Q&A with S&A

Lynda Slavinskis, founder of All The Doo Dah Day, shares her transformation from a high-level lawyer trapped on the treadmill of achievement to a joy-focused educator. Lynda reveals how she came to embrace her true sparkly self and choose a life filled with colour, energy, and music, where her mission is to amplify others’ voices and encourage them to live authentically and confidently. Find out m...

Shane and Andrea chat to Director of Aintree Group Wealth, James Stephen, about building the life and career you want by seeking out new opportunities and just "having a go". James shares his experiences writing a book, balancing his career and family, lecturing at university, and finding his place and purpose in the financial planning industry. Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on o...

Shane and Andrea sit down with Aintree Group's marketing team, Chelsea Scarlett and Laura Piciocco, to talk all things marketing - from going viral, to embracing old-school strategies, and how to reach the right audience. Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au , or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected. General Advice Disclaimer: The...

Shane and Andrea sit down with Shalini Mendis, Principal Family Lawyer at Fairbank Lawyers, who found her calling in Family Law early in her legal studies and has embraced the intense, challenging, varied and rewarding career ever since. Find out more about Shalini Mendis and Fairbank Lawyers: https://www.fairbanklawyers.com.au/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalini-mendis/ Find out more about wha...

Shane and Andrea’s long-time friend and business collaborator Julie Pidgeon shares the lessons from her experience working in business development and coaching for professional advisors and her passion for wellness, work-life-balance and Las Vegas. Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au , or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected. Gen...

Melbourne theatre performer Kristie Nguy shares the life of a performer behind the scenes with Shane and Andrea, from parental support and post-audition self-care, to learning lines and juggling jobs. See more from Kristie: Kristie Nguy | Linktree | IG: @kristie.nguy Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au , or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to...

Olivia Clark-Moffatt from the Australian Communities Foundation shares her passion for helping generous Australians make a bigger impact with their charitable donations, and explains how families, businesses and individuals can benefit from structured giving and setting up their own foundation. Australian Communities Foundation: communityfoundation.org.au | @auscommunities Find out more about what...

David Hickford from Pot Plant Productions shares how passion, curiosity, and jumping at opportunities has led to a varied career in music, event planning, production management and podcasting - including starting his own business during the pandemic. Pot Plant Productions: potplantproductions.com.au | @potplantproductions Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup...

Shane and Andrea sit down with Tristan Carter, a Melbourne-born canoe slalom athlete, who talks about the long road preparing and qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, and what keeps him motivated and inspired. Follow Tristan's Olympic journey on Instagram: @tristanjcarter and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TristanCarter . Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website...

Ashley Tickell, owner and co-founder of Salty Theatre, gives us a glimpse behind the curtain in the chaotic and magical world of musical theatre - from developing and workshopping brand new shows, to mentoring up and coming artists, to the changes she is spearheading in the Melbourne creative industry. Check out Ash and Salty Theatre: @saltytheatre | saltytheatre.com.au See The Grinning Man in Apr...

Nadia Cole from Platylobium Landscape Designs shares what it's like prepping for her second Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, following a Silver Gilt Award win in 2023, and talks about her passion for creating native-focused, sustainable landscapes. See all the details for Platylobium's entry at the 2024 Melbourne Flower & Garden show on their Instagram page: @platylobium. Find...

Join Ryan Jeffery from ' Passionate about OSS ' as he discusses finding a passion for a niche sector in the telecommunications industry and how he has adapted his role to suit his current lifestyle. Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au , or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected. General Advice Disclaimer: The information discussed...

Shane and Andrea chat to experienced lawyer and Director of Aintree Group Legal, Peter Gandolfo, about some of the key turning points in his storied career. Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au , or follow us on social media @aintreegroup to stay connected. General Advice Disclaimer: The information discussed in this podcast is general in nature and p...

Gene Alessi from Core Principles talks about the lessons learned and mistakes made when transitioning from a high-stress corporate life to running his own personal training business. Content warning: This episode contains some explicit language and references to weight and weight loss. Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: aintreegroup.com.au , or follow us on social medi...

Shane and Andrea sit down with business owner and financial advisor Joe Stephan from Stephan Independent Advisory , to talk about the ways you can achieve balance and success when running a family business. You can hear more from Joe Stephan on his own podcast: It's Never About Money . Find out more about what we do at Aintree Group on our website: https://aintreegroup.com.au , or follow us on soc...

Interviews with interesting people and industry experts. Q&A with S&A features the founders of Aintree Group, husband and wife team Shane and Andrea McKenna, in candid conversations with a diverse mix of guests – from business owners and industry leaders to athletes, creatives, and changemakers. They explore real-life experiences, from the challenges of running a business to navigating per...