The CBCC Voice - Business Unboxed

Welcome to CBCC Voice Business Unbox! Today we're doing something special, sitting down with Wally , the heart and connector behind the Canterbury Bankstown Chamber of Commerce, to reflect on 10 years of growth, community building, and what it really means to lead with purpose. This isn't just a business story. It's a conversation about relationships, mentorship, and why the chamber ex...

Welcome to CBCC Voice Business Unbox! Today we're sitting down with two remarkable sisters and entrepreneurs, Christine Nassif and Claudette Raad, founders of The Inclusion Centre—an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with additional needs and empowering families through specialized behavior support and inclusive services. Christine is a behavior support practitioner and early interv...

Welcome to CBCC Voice Business Unbox! Today we're diving into the world of publishing with Jessica Mudditt, author, journalist, and founder of Hembury Books—a hybrid publishing platform that's changing how stories get told. Jessica spent seven years overseas as an international journalist, writing for Forbes, BBC, and CNN. But after self-publishing her own memoirs and witnessing the barrie...

Three Generations Strong: Star East International on Innovation, Community & Building Legacy in HVAC Three Generations Strong: Star East International on Innovation, Community & Building Legacy in HVAC In this episode of CBCC Voice Business Unbox, we're thrilled to welcome Jaden Nofal, Associate Director, and Andrew, Sales Manager, from Star East International—a tri-generational, famil...

Moving Communities Forward: UGO Mobility on Leadership, Innovation & Public Transport Excellence Moving Communities Forward: UGO Mobility on Leadership, Innovation & Public Transport Excellence In this episode of CBCC Voice Business Unbox, we're thrilled to welcome Daniel Corbin, Managing Director, and Rhys Plater, Head of Customer and Community, from UGO Mobility—one of Greater Sydney...

Beyond the Normal: Antoinette Khalil on Building a Values-Driven Legal Practice & Elevating Bankstown In this episode of CBCC Voice Business Unbox, we're honoured to welcome Antoinette Khalil, Principal Lawyer and Founder of Khalil Lawyers, to our brand new headquarters and she's our very first guest in the boardroom! Antoinette shares her remarkable journey from a male-dominated legal...

Tina’s Tea Time: Leadership, Community & the Future of Holsworthy and South West Sydney Tina’s Tea Time: Leadership, Community & the Future of Holsworthy and South West Sydney In this episode of CBCC Voice Business Unbox, Karma and Wally visit the Holsworthy Electorate Office to sit down with Tina Ayyad, Member for Holsworthy and Shadow Assistant Minister for the South West and for Health....

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Heart-Centered Care – The My Guardian Story with Jad & DialaThis week on CBCC Voice Business Unbox, we sit down with Jad and Diala, founders of my Guardian, to explore how compassion, innovation, and genuine human connection have transformed aged care and disability support in Australia. Discover how my Guardian grew from a volunteer-driven dream into one of the nation’s m...

In this episode of CBCC Voice Business Unbox, Karma and Wally head into Sydney’s CBD to visit the new headquarters of Arada, one of the fastest-growing international developers now making a major impact in Australia. They sit down with Aladdin and Paul from Arada Australia to unpack:Why Arada chose Australia and Western Sydney as key growth marketsHow they’re creating “connected life” communities...

Community With Heart: Minister Jihad Dib on Leadership, Diversity & Opportunity in BankstownIn this episode, Karma and Wally are joined by the Hon. Jihad Dib, Minister for Customer Service & Digital Government, Emergency Services, and Youth Justice. Minister Dib shares his journey from school principal to parliament, his passion for Bankstown, and his vision for building stronger, more inc...

Empowering Community: Charisma on Leadership, Growth & Wellbeing in LiverpoolIn this episode, Karma and Wally welcome Charisma , Member for Liverpool, for a heartfelt conversation on community, opportunity, and leadership in Western Sydney. Charisma shares her journey from migrant beginnings to public service, her passion for youth empowerment, and her vision for Liverpool as a vibrant, inclus...

Driving Community Forward: Leadership & Innovation at Transit Systems with Steve MerrillIn this episode, Karma and Wally sit down with Steve Merrill, Regional Manager at Transit Systems, to explore what keeps our communities moving. Steve shares his journey from trainee to leader, the people-first culture at Transit Systems, and the everyday impact of public transport on families, students, an...

Building the Future of Western Sydney: A Conversation with Nathan Hagarty, MP for LeppingtonIn this episode, Karma and Wally are joined by Nathan Hagarty, Member for Leppington, for a wide-ranging and inspiring conversation on the future of Western Sydney. Nathan shares his personal journey growing up in the region, the importance of balance in life and politics, and the vision driving Leppington’...

In this episode, we sit down with David from AAA City Removalist, one of Sydney’s most trusted names in removals. David shares his journey from humble beginnings to leading a business built on service, trust, and innovation. We talk about the emotional side of moving, the power of genuine leadership, and why community and giving back are at the heart of AAA City Removalist’s success. David also op...

In this episode, we’re live from Noble Toyota in Chullora with Dan Marczan (General Manager) and Shelby Smith (Brand Manager), joined by Wally and Karma. Discover how a people-first culture, community engagement, and continuous improvement drive Noble Toyota’s success—from staff loyalty to supporting local initiatives and inspiring the next generation. We dive into leadership, diversity, brand pow...

From Lebanon to Australia, Nerva’s journey is one of resilience, growth, and the pursuit of excellence. Starting as a draftsperson, Nerva balanced raising a family with advancing her studies in architecture—eventually founding Katalyst Constructions, a company known for quality, integrity, and a client-first approach. In this episode, Nerva shares: Her immigrant story and building a career from th...

Ready to amplify your story in Bankstown’s business community? We're thrilled to launch our new podcast, in partnership with the Bankstown Chamber, where members and partners shine a spotlight on what they do best for our community—plus event news, inspiring stories, and much more. ✨ What’s Inside: 🎤 Exclusive interview with Belinda, General Manager at the William Inglis Hotel 🏨 The story b...

Ready to amplify your story in Bankstown’s business community? We're thrilled to launch our new podcast, in partnership with the Bankstown Chamber , where members and partners shine a spotlight on what they do best for our community—plus event news, inspiring stories, and much more. ✨ What’s Inside: 🎤 Exclusive interviews with corporate members & local leaders 🌟 Announcements for new bu...