Louie Qu

Secret Hustle Journal

Business EN ↓ 21 episodes

Welcome to Secret Hustle Journal, the podcast where we pull back the curtain on the untold stories of success.  In each episode, we sit down with entrepreneurs, experts and thinkers, deep diving into their personal journals to uncover the highs, lows, and pivotal moments that moulded their journey. This will be a candid exploration of the struggles, sacrifices, and triumphs that go hand-in-hand with building an empire.  Subscribe now for a front-row seat to the unscripted stories that resonate beyond boardrooms.  

Author

Louie Qu

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Business

Latest episode

Dec 9, 2025

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Episodes

21. Korea's Top Olympic Ice Dancer: "My Secret Weapon to Success is Optimism" Yura Min 09.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail Yura Min is an Olympic ice dancer whose grace, grit, and global stage presence have inspired millions. From competing under the brightest lights to navigating identity, pressure, and purpose, Yura has carved a path defined by resilience and reinvention. In this episode, we explore her Olympic journey, the mindset behind elite performance, and the powerful personal stories most peo...

20. Hollywood's Life Coach: "Find WISDOM in the word of God" Tim Storey 08.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail Tim Storey isn’t just a life coach, he’s the mentor trusted by Hollywood's icons. From Charlie Sheen to Robert Downey Jr. to global entertainers and top CEOs, Tim has guided some of the world’s most influential people through reinvention, recovery, and breakthrough. In this episode, we unpack the philosophies behind his work, the mindset shifts that change lives, and the wisd...

19. Branding Expert: "Your Personal Brand is your Reputation!" Mel Yu 01.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Secret Hustle Journal, we sit down with branding expert and founder of MCO Events - Mel Yu. Mel Yu is one of Australia’s sharpest branding minds—entrepreneur, creator, and founder of MCO Events. In this episode, we unpack her entrepreneurial philosophy, dive deep into branding and content, and talk openly about mental health and how we can all show up better...

18. MasterChef Finalist: "We produce ENOUGH food, yet 1/9 Children go to bed HUNGRY" Kishwar Chowdhury 24.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Secret Hustle Journal, we sit down with the extraordinary Kishwar Chowdhury, chef, creator, and social advocate. Born and raised in Melbourne, Kishwar’s journey takes us from her days running a printing business to placing 3rd in MasterChef Australia (Season 13).  Together we explore the themes of Kishwar's past life before MasterChef, mental toughness...

17. 4x Linkedin Top Voice: "My P.A.C.E Framework to Dominate Linkedin" String Nguyen 17.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to dominate Linkedin? Start here.  String is best known as the founder and CEO of Chubbiverse, a multi-million-dollar NFT brand, and a 4× LinkedIn Top Voice renowned for building communities around storytelling, tech, and Web3.  A proud Vietnamese-Australian who transformed her early life in affordable housing in inner Melbourne into a powerhouse personal brand. S...

16. [Off-Season Highlight] Wayne Zhou - Gym Founder's Top Business Lessons 04.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail Discover Wayne's perspective on personal development and the top business lessons he has learnt that allowed him to significantly scale his business.  Support the show Follow Louie: Instagram - http://instagram.com/louie.qu/ LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/louiequ/ Prefer watching?  You can watch the podcast on Youtube - http://youtube.com/@secrethustlejournal 

15. [Off-Season Highlight] Heming HU - PRO Athlete Reveals His High School TRAINING MENTALITY 08.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Find insight into Australia's Top Table Tennis Player and Olympian, Heming Hu's mindset when training in high-school. Support the show Follow Louie: Instagram - http://instagram.com/louie.qu/ LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/louiequ/ Prefer watching?  You can watch the podcast on Youtube - http://youtube.com/@secrethustlejournal 

14. The CEO-Scientist: "Our healthcare system is BREAKING" Dr. Rob Sinnott 02.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Want to learn from one of today's top voices in nutrition and longevity? Start here.  With almost 30 years of experience and leadership in life sciences, chemistry, biotechnology, and nutrition, Dr. Rob Sinnott has held numerous scientific and leadership roles in the nutrition industry. He holds degrees in biological science and natural science, and a doctoral degree in plant...

13. The Rock's Artist: "HOPE I give is GREATER than PAIN I go through!" Danielle Webber 25.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail Danielle's work was first propelled to fame when she painted a mural of The Rock for Training Day Gym, which caught the attention of the Hollywood actor. Having met The Rock, Arnold Schwarzenegger and more, she continues to grow in her influence in the celebrity sphere. Today, Danielle's focus is to empower creatives and artists by building community and support through...

12. Richo Kyle: "The FAME was NOT SOMETHING I WANTED" Asia’s TOP Model 18.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail Want to discover the life of Richard Kyle behind what you see on TV? Start here.  Richard (Richo) is an entrepreneur, actor, model, TV presenter and social media personality. He is at the centre of the HBO Asia Original series, The Bachelor Indonesia. In this episode, Richard talks about his early career as a model, his experience being on HBO Asia's The Bachelor Indonesia, h...

11. Top Neurosurgeon: "We all got Work-Life Balance WRONG!" Prof. Kate Drummond 11.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it takes to be a TOP NEUROSURGEON? Start here.  Professor Kate Drummond, AM, MD, MBBS, FRACS, is Director of Neurosurgery at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and Head of Central Nervous System Tumours for the VCCC Parkville Precinct. Her chief research and clinical interests are in the biology and clinical management of brain tumours. She has published more than 150...

10. Youth Mentor: "Phrases we've normalised are HEARTBREAKING to hear!" Eric Agyeman 04.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail Looking for inspiration to overcome adversity? Start here.  Eric is the author of 4 best selling books, John Maxwell accredited leadership coach, previous a nominee for the Young Victorian of the year for his work with youth and most recently, he was awarded with the 2022 African Australian Achievement award. Eric and his team are on a mission to reach, inspire and transform 1 mil...

9. Thankyou Co-Founder: "We innovated because we had NO MONEY!" Daniel Flynn 28.08.2024

Send us Fan Mail Looking to get a look at the reality of scaling a social enterprise? Start here.  Determined and resourceful, Daniel Flynn is the co-founder and managing director of one of Australia’s most successful start-ups, Thankyou. He co-founded Thankyou at the age of 19, and today 12 years later, Thankyou’s products are stocked by major retailers in Australia, with every product contributi...

8. 3 Things I learnt from filming Season 1 of Secret Hustle Journal 11.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this journey of creating a podcast. 8 episodes in, I feel like I've learnt a thing or two. Actually, probably more than 2.  There are too many lessons to put into just one video, but I sit down and summarise the top 3 lessons I learnt from Season 1 of Secret Hustle Journal.  Support the show Follow Louie: Instagram - http://ins...

7. Gym Founder: "How 30 books SKYROCKETED my business" Wayne Zhou 04.03.2024

Send us Fan Mail Want a masterclass on lessons learnt from a successful entrepreneur? Start here.  Wayne Zhou is the founder and partner of Training Day Gyms, one of the highest rated gym chains in Australia, averaging a solid 5.0 Stars on Google Reviews with more than 3000 reviews across 3 gyms currently.  In this episode, Wayne gives a bit more context into his upbringing and reflects upon dad&a...

6. Gym Founder: "From Troubled Upbringing to GYM SUCCESS" Wayne Zhou 26.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how you can build wealth from nothing? Start here. Wayne Zhou is the founder and partner of Training Day Gyms, one of the highest rated gym chains in Australia. Join Louie and Wayne in a deep and unfiltered conversation about Wayne's challenging early years and how that has shaped him into the man he is today. From facing domestic abuse to learning to find posit...

5. Jamie Zhu: "Overcoming insecurities with COMEDY and GOD" 12.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Some parts of this episode involve suicide themes. Wondering how you can overcome imposter syndrome and needing to have multiple personalities? Start here. Jamie Zhu is a social media influencer, with almost 10 million followers across Youtube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. In this episode, we have a confronting conversation about mental health challenges and a inspirational jou...

4. Million Dollar Entrepreneur: "This is how to FIND A MENTOR" Allen Fu 05.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Wondering how to build your own successful businesses from the ground up? Start here. Allen Fu is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of CheekyGlo, The Fluid Project, The FU Agency and many other companies. In this episode, we explore Allen's upbringing, business journey and how pages of his view on entrepreneurship and his generation. We explore Allen's early years, o...

3. No.1 Table Tennis Player: "My parents never told me how proud they were" Heming Hu 29.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to become an Olympian? Start here. Heming Hu is an Australian table tennis player, who previously ranked No.1 in Oceania and at his peak, ranked No.63 in the world. In this episode of Secret Hustle Journal, we go on an inspiring journey as we unravel the pages of Heming's secret journal, exploring the mental challenges of professional athletes, dealing with l...

2. Start-up Investor: "From DROPOUT to BUSINESS EMPIRE" Ivan Tandyo 22.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to become an start-up investor and entrepreneur? Start here.  Ivan Tandyo is the CEO of Navanti, a boutique venture capital firm based in Melbourne with holdings in multiple start ups, real estate, restaurants and more.  We open the pages of Ivan's secret journal, revealing the untold stories that shaped his extraordinary path to success. We explore Ivan&apos...

1. The Untold Backstory of SECRET HUSTLE JOURNAL Podcast (and why you should Follow!) 18.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Louie: Instagram - http://instagram.com/louie.qu/ LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/louiequ/ Prefer watching?  You can watch the podcast on Youtube - http://youtube.com/@secrethustlejournal 

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