A Moment With Modern Mentors - Season 3 'Behind The Scenes'

In this week’s episode of A Moment with Modern Mentors, Mia sits down with the Olly Hoffman - founder of Fingertip.com which Olly says is the only tool you'll need to build your personal or business brand online! I'm intrigued! In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of how Fingertip, the ultimate toolbox for sole traders and freelancers, was born. From chance connections during the booming days of "buy now, pay later" in Sydney to bold moves that led to the founding of a game-changing platform, this episode is packed with lessons on hustling, networking, and entrepreneurship. To hear fascinating stories and insights, tune in now. ✨ And if you want to find out more Website - https://fingertip.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fingertip_com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fingertip.global  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode of A Moment with Modern Mentors, Mia sits down with the amazing Laura Jenkins - founder of In The Blend podcast and the creator of the soon-to-launch online course, The Bonus Mum Blueprint. 🎙️ We dive into the realities of navigating life in a blended family while balancing the demands of running a business. Laura shares her journey, offering valuable insights and practical tips for anyone walking a similar path. Whether you're a stepmum, entrepreneur, or both, this episode is full of inspiration and wisdom you won’t want to miss! And don’t forget—Laura is hosting a FREE webinar exclusively for bonus mums on Wednesday, the 21st of August! It’s a perfect opportunity to learn, connect, and get more support on your journey. Tune in now 🌊✨ LINKS Bonus Mum Blueprint Course Webinar - https://mailchi.mp/intheblend/the-bonus-mum-blueprint-waitlist Laura's website - https://intheblend.com.au/  Laura's course - https://intheblend.com.au/the-bonus-mum/  Mia's digital marketing agency website - http://digital-collective.co/ Mia's business boss website - https://www.businessbosscollective.co/ Mia's new course Make Money With Social - http://beyondthegrid.co/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our first episode for 2024 is HERE!  With 15 years experience in the industry, Hazel Savage is a music-tech lifer, guitarist and former CEO/Co-Founder at Musiio, who I had the pleasure of working with back at my Universal days. So when Hazel said yes to coming on the podcast, I was excited to catch up and hear all her news…it had been a while!  Hazel started her music-tech journey as an early employee at HMV and Shazam and spent time understanding the pain points of the industry (that AI could solve) while at Pandora, Universal and various other music companies before launching Musiio in 2018 and then selling the business to SoundCloud in 2022. This episode is a FANTASTIC listen, enjoy! ---------- Related links: https://www.instagram.com/businessbosscollective/ https://www.instagram.com/digitalcollectiveco/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hazelrebeccasavage/?originalSubdomain=uk https://www.instagram.com/hazelsavage/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode #4 of A Moment With Modern Mentors! In this episode I had the opportunity to speak with an award-winning Clinical Psychologist, Anxiety, Resilience & Mindset Expert and Business Strategist who drives transformation in leading CEOs and organisations while connecting at the heart of parents, educators, kids and teens. This is the fantastic, Jodie Lowinger.  Jodie believes with the right tools and support, anyone can overcome anxiety and achieve their full potential. Her mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge they need to overcome their anxiety and thrive, and she does all of this to provide a safe, supportive, and empowering environment where individuals can learn, grow, and find the courage to face their fears. So sit in, listen well and see what you can take away from this episode... There is a lot of really useful information!  ----- Related links: https://www.instagram.com/manlyseaeagles/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-bonasera/ https://www.instagram.com/businessbosscollective/ https://www.instagram.com/digitalcollectiveco/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode #3 of A Moment With Modern Mentors, I get to chat with one of the most positive people I know...John Bonasera, General Manager of Manly Warringah Sea Eagles one of Australia's elite high-performance sports organisations. John is a former police officer with degrees in Communications, Sports Science and Sports Coaching, with a strong background in football operations. With strong values and leadership experience John is a fascinating interview guest and I loved our chat where we talk about real-life experiences.  Have a listen, you'll belly laugh but you'll also hear some incredibly high-value tips on people management and leadership. Tune in to hear my interview with John. -----   Related links: https://www.instagram.com/manlyseaeagles/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-bonasera/ https://www.instagram.com/businessbosscollective/ https://www.instagram.com/digitalcollectiveco/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode #2 of A Moment With Modern Mentors, we are delighted to be chatting with the talented, Carla Middleton. Carla is a registered architect and the Director of her very own boutique residential architecture firm, Carla Middleton Architecture. Sit in on this chat as we dive into Carla's career and personal journey. From being an architecture graduate to working for some of the most highly regarded practices in Australia, Carla has layered her expertise with values to create her own brand of boutique architecture. If you enjoy this episode and love what Carla does as much as we do, be sure to follow her on social media.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlamiddletonarchitecture/ - Related links www.digital-collective.co www.instagram.com/digitalcollectiveco www.instagram.com/businessbosscollective See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the highly anticipated premiere of #AMomentWithModernMentors Season 3, 'Behind The Scenes,' we are thrilled to kick things off with the extraordinary Jackie Gillies, celebrated psychic medium and star of The Real Housewives of Melbourne. Jackie, also known as the wife of Silverchair's drummer, Ben Gillies, takes us on a mesmerizing journey through her remarkable life. In this engaging episode, Mia hosts a captivating conversation with Jackie Gillies, revealing the incredible narrative of how she harnessed her psychic medium abilities to manifest her dream life. With nearly two decades of professional experience in reading people, Jackie has distilled her profound wisdom into her latest endeavour, TransformU, a life-changing 12-week course meticulously designed to empower individuals to live their best lives. Prepare to be inspired by Jackie's transformative journey from being the daughter of immigrant parents to living a fulfilling life. She shares her experience of marrying her soulmate, embracing motherhood, and simultaneously building her dream career in the television industry. Jackie's current mission is to share her life's work with others, guiding them on a journey to turn their dreams into reality. Buckle up for an episode that will send shivers down your spine, taking you on an emotional rollercoaster filled with laughter, moments of wonder, and so much more. This is an unforgettable journey you won't want to miss. Tune in, fasten your seatbelts, and immerse yourself in an episode you won't want to end. For further inspiration and insights into Jackie's remarkable life, be sure to follow her on her social media channels. instagram.com/xojackieinstagram.com/transform_U_www.xojackie.com Watch the interview with Jackie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLA6_GGGlKw    Related links www.digital-collective.co www.instagram.com/digitalcollectiveco www.instagram.com/businessbosscollectiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of #AMomentWithModernMentors we interview the founder of The Body Love Collective...where we delve into subjects that might make you squirm in your seat...body, love, and sex! In this episode, Mia talks with Victoria Helen Roberts. Victoria is a Body Image and Intimacy Coach and Certified Sexological Bodyworker. As a Somatic Sex Educator, Victoria specialises in helping people really start to feel their bodies, learning about how they actually work and how to feel from the inside out. ❤️ In this episode, we find out how Victoria about how she found her calling after starting her career in marketing. She shares a couple of tips to help our listeners get better connected with their bodies. Tips that can help in personal, work, and intimate relationships alike!  This is an episode not to miss! I hope you enjoy! And reach out to Victoria if you feel that she could help you or someone you know! https://www.instagram.com/the.body.love.collective/   Related links www.digital-collective.co www.instagram.com/digitalcollectiveco www.instagram.com/businessbosscollective  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode of #AMomentWithModernMentors, Mia talks with Peter Davis, CEO & Founder of Ampjar. Peter is the Founder & CEO of Ampjar, a tech company that connects and empowers consumer brands through Collaborative Advertising Communities which helps brands to lift each other up and grow faster together.  In this episode, we talk about how Peter transitioned from being a global agency executive to an entrepreneur and advocate for small business. Peter is a truly inspirational and altruistic human and this was a fascinating and enlightening chat about paying it forward and supporting people and businesses across the board.     Related links www.digital-collective.co www.instagram.com/digitalcollectiveco www.instagram.com/businessbosscollective See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode of #AMomentWithModernMentors, Mia talks with Peter Lodewijks, CEO & Founder of Raak Creative. Raak is an Aussie eCommerce agency launched by Dutch CEO Peter eight years ago. Peter set up his agency in Victoria, after navigating a marketing career through many industries ranging from hospitality right through to AFL. With a passion for technology, design, and development, he saw an untapped opportunity in the market which is how Raak came about! Since then, Peter has built a formidable team of creative developers at Raak and in recent years they have been focusing on refining their niche within headless eCommerce.  If you're anything like us you'll have a hankering to find out all about the world of eCommerce and how technology and design come together to produce online genius...and of course if you find yourself drawn to a dry Dutch sense of humour, you'll love Peter's take on life and business!   Related links www.digital-collective.co www.instagram.com/digitalcollectiveco www.instagram.com/businessbosscollective  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode of #AMomentWithModernMentors, Mia McLeod had the pleasure of chatting with St Remio founders Julia Tink and Trent Knox. The wife-husband duo and coffee innovators. St Remio was founded in 2015, but it wasn’t until Trent spoke at Global Coffee Conference in Rwanda that their brand WHY truly emerged. After that moment, the vision for St Remio changed to become a brand that championed the coffee growers and gave back to them. Their mission is to “change people’s mindset away from commodity and into the community.” In 2019, they visited Rwanda to open a Cupping Lab that not only produces sustainable coffee but empowers coffee growers through funding education and infrastructure! The pair are extremely dedicated to doing great things for others with the support of their customers and say that’s what motivates them when the going gets tough. This is an excellent listen about one couple, a powerful community, and lots and lots of coffee!  www.stremiocoffee.com   Related links www.digital-collective.co www.instagram.com/digitalcollectiveco www.instagram.com/businessbosscollectiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mia McLeod chats with Rebekah Campbell, music manager, entrepreneur, writer, and author of ‘138 Dates’. Mia and Rebekah met close to 20 years ago when they both worked in the music industry. At the time, Rebekah was a music manager to artists including Savage Garden, Matt Corby, Operator Please and Van She. Rebekah quickly added entrepreneur to her skills when the New Zealander with a passion and drive wanted to make history in the music industry by launching a loyalty and recommendations tech company called Posse. This then morphed into the largest mobile payments platform for cafes and restaurants in Australia Hey You! To now, author of her first book ‘138 Dates’, an autobiographical journey of her navigating dating life while multiple launching multiple businesses! It’s a fascinating listen! Make sure you give it a spin via any of our podcast channels!  www.rebekahcampbell.com   Related links www.digital-collective.co www.instagram.com/digitalcollectiveco www.instagram.com/businessbosscollective  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mia McLeod chats with Nic Cooper the founder of Wild Adventures Melbourne, a Victorian-based tour company with a sustainable focus for 'conscious travellers'. He offers a multi-activity adventure tourism company, taking guests on everything from mountain bike rides and nature bush walks to paddleboarding with a difference. Through his dedication to the planet and his community, Nic wanted to ensure that every trip he delivers for WAM is not impacting the planet and ideally enhancing it! Nic has consciously integrated the sustainably conscious businesses around the Mornington Peninsular into his eco-tourism offer. Nic is absolutely fascinating and so is his business! Find out what it takes to launch and run a regenerative tourism company in the middle of a pandemic!   www.wildadventuresmelbourne.com   Related links www.digital-collective.co www.instagram.com/digitalcollectiveco www.instagram.com/businessbosscollectiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest in this podcast episode is Jacinta Tynan. Jacinta is a TV news journalist and author Jacinta Tynan. Jacinta is also an old friend from way back! In the time I've known Jacinta she's been a journalist and newsreader, columnist, a Mum of two boys, and now a 5 x author. Talk about living her best life! Jacinta's latest book launched earlier this month is called 'The Single Mother's Social Club' and in this podcast, I find out what inspired her to write a book with such a catchy title! 🙌 This interview is for Episode 10 of A Moment With Modern Mentors, and I can't wait for you to hear Jacinta's story and find out what it takes to transition from TV journalist to best-selling author all while juggling young boys as a solo Mum! www.jacintatynan.com  Related links www.digital-collective.co www.instagragm.com/digitalcollectiveco www.instagram.com/businessbosscollective  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest in this podcast episode is Andy Walsh. Andy is the Business Director at Splendour in the Grass. Andy has a longstanding background in the music industry and media having worked for music agencies both in Australia and New York throughout his career. He returned to Australia from running an agency in the US a few years ago to take up a brand partnerships role at Secret Sounds Connect working with brands like Red Bull and Tinder. Andy is a fascinating music futurist, a humble human who has wisdom and empathy combined with commerciality. We had a fascinating chat...about all music and festivals pivoting during an ongoing pandemic and how you have to disrupt to progress. Listen in to hear the lowdown on the live music scene and the wonders of Splendour in the Grass and the down-low on #SplendourXR. www.splendourinthegrass.com Related links www.digital-collective.co www.instagram.com/digitalcollectiveco www.instagram.com/businessbosscollectiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest in this podcast episode is Rachel Chant. Rachel is a freelance theatre director and dramaturg, and the festival director for Bondi Festival. She's also a member of Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2019 Women in Theatre Program, she has worked as a director, script assessor, and dramaturg for Playwriting Australia and is a guest director and teaching artist at NIDA. We chat about what it takes to program a festival, during COVID and how she has followed her passion to deliver a dream job. Rachel is a fascinating guest with so much to share about the arts and culture sector. Welcome Rachel. www.bondifestival.com.au   Related links www.digital-collective.co www.instagram.com/digitalcollectiveco www.instagram.com/businessbosscollectiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mia McLeod chats with Kate Toon, CEO & Founder of KateToon.com.  Kate Toon is an award-winning misfit entrepreneur, who works with small businesses and big brands to transform their online presence: through powerful SEO, captivating content, and all the right digital marketing moves. Kate’s claim to fame is helping business to 1. Grapple with the Google beast, drive more traffic, and convert more customers; 2. Help you be a better copywriter -  she helps you get organised and build the confidence to win more clients and truly embrace the freelance copywriter lifestyle, and my favourite 3. she encourages misfit entrepreneurism...we chat a lot about that! Kate is ridiculously generous with her information and its a thrilling chat where you will want to have a notepad and pen at the ready. It was awesome chat...I hope you enjoy AMoment With Modern Mentors. Episode 7 with Kate Toon. www.katetoon.com   Related links www.digital-collective.co www.instagram.com/digitalcollectiveco www.instagram.com/businessbosscollectiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mia McLeod chats with Alice Pritchard-Davies, CEO & Co-Founder of Australia’s #1 childcare app Huddle Babysitting. Alice is a tech entrepreneur on a mission to ‘bring back the village’ to parents in need of childcare solutions. Alice started Huddle with her Co-Founder Millie Zinner 5 years ago. Neither of them were parents, but they were predicting a future where parents would take on a more equal role in child care responsibilities. COVID fast-tracked what was already steaming ahead and now their business is supported by a Board full of talent from Atlassian, Google, and Deliveroo. This is a fascinating chat with a young female tech leader at the knife-edge of changing the future for family childcare. Related links www.digital-collective.co www.instagram.com/digitalcollectiveco www.instagram.com/businessbosscollectiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mia McLeod chats with Cathrine Mahoney, podcast host for So I Quit My Day Job . Cath is a self-confessed over-sharer with no filter except when she’s Instagram’ing photos of course! :) Cath is from the North East of England, which very probably has everything to do with her hilarious self-deprecating sense of humour. Cath moved to Australia for love and ended up working at Sony Music in the early 2000s which is where Mia met her. Cath is well known for making an impression wherever she goes, through her acute ability to make every situation very very funny. Being a publicist by trade, Cath is used to rubbing shoulders with the cool crowd and she even ended up marrying Andrew Johns at the peak of his career. Roll on many years, lots of life, a marriage, a son, and an incredible network of friends and colleagues, Cath continues to make people laugh out loud and this is exactly what she and Mia did the whole way through this podcast conversation.  Listen in to this fascinating interview with Cathrine Mahoney, who for once is answering the questions and find out what makes this curly-haired Capricorn tick! www.cathrinemahoney.com   Related links www.digital-collective.co www.instagram.com/digitalcollectiveco www.instagram.com/businessbosscollectiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Mia McLeod chats with Edan McGovern, actor, comedian, and music, she's also a producer and director of musical theatre. Edan has had a fascinating childhood and life to date which has all turned into fodder for her comedy and perspective on performing arts. For the last 12 months with the entertainment industry coming to a standstill, Edan has turned her talents to Tik Tok and Reels where she has generated an audience in the millions with a global footprint. With the world in her sights, Edan's next steps are in the hands of the gods as she carves her own individual way fighting through the #metoo movement in the process! Listen as Edan share's her very interesting insights on how a young woman in the performing arts world, builds a career. Watch the YouTube video here.   Related links www.digital-collective.co www.instagram.com/digitalcollectiveco www.instagram.com/businessbosscollectiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.