Future Interior Linings is a family owned and operated business and has been in the interior linings & plastering industry for over 10 years. Building a solid foundation of regular clients, based on repeat business and referral work. The team at Future Interior Linings ensuring the quality of finishes to their project are of the highest standard.

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Talking to Renee on this Podcast we spoke about running a small, family owned business. Renee was generous and gave us her three top tips to consider!

Meg Hooper is a registered psychologist with a PhD in Organisational Psychology. Over the past 17 years, through a mix of internal and external consulting roles.

Meg has honed her skills as an Organisational Change Manager, working on changes of all sizes. While she has developed a broad practice of doing what it takes, Meg’s speciality is helping teams create a strong identity and sense of purpose and to establish more resilient patterns of behaviour in the face of change and challenge.

We apply our knowledge of human behaviour to real business problems. Our services are always tailored to meet our client’s need however there are some key themes that emerge many times over. Change management, team performance, individual and team resilience and assessment have emerged as some of our most needed services over recent times.

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Talking to Meg on this Podcast we spoke about the importance of networking. Meg also discussed on of her passions - Umbrella Circus.

FleetCrew was established by Ben Harris and Mary-Ann Strelow to give you peace of mind by supplying a market leading range of specialist hire vehicles and maintenance services in the mining, construction, commercial and tourism & leisure industries.

With branches in Brisbane, Dysart, Mackay and Mount Isa, FleetCrew offers specialist 4wd vehicles for short term or long-term hire throughout eastern Australia.

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Talking to Mary-Ann on this Podcast we discussed the importance of supporting the local community.

In October we were joined by a number of speakers and interviewees to discuss mental health in the workplace.

The construction industry is notoriously male-dominated, and the many capable women who enter the construction industry often

Hosts:

Amanda Bulow & Dr Meg Hooper

1. Stream introduction

2. Dr Peta Lilley

3. Ally Kelly

4. Dr Scott Allison Interview

5. Dr Meg Hooper

6. Andrea Anderson

7. Kari Sutton Interview

8. Melissa Marsden

9. Des Whybird Interview

10. Wrap up

If you are interested in watching the stream, or downloading any of the resources discussed during this event, you can find everything on our event page: https://awic.org.au/mental-health-week/

When I finished high school, I dived into a combined business and law degree. I always wanted to study business and I decided to do the law course as I got the results to do law as well. University was a hard slog and I worked in a small law firm during my university years to get experience. In fact, sometimes I worked up to three jobs to get through university.

I fully intended on having a great career and then throwing it in the bin once I had children. When I was in my twenties, I couldn’t fathom how you could be successful in your career and still be a mother. In hindsight, that willingness to let my career go, was one of the best decisions that I could have ever made.

The night before the podcast, my eight year old son wanted me to tell him a story before bed. I told him that I needed to prepare for a podcast that I was doing tomorrow. I had to explain what a podcast was and told him that I would talk about my career. He said “like North Korea!”? I love the minds of children!

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Talking to Melissa on this Podcast we discussed how along our career we take with us the learnings of each employer to the next position. Not just in our careers, but in life. Appreciate the small things because one day, they will become the things that matter.

Nicole started working while at school (part-time) for Sizzler, then she worked for a printing company in administration. Following this role, she joined the team at STA Consulting Engineers and spent 25 Years in a variety of roles including Reception, Admin Office Manager, Marketing Manager, Chief Operations Officer and finally in the role of National Business Development Manager.

What next? Its time for Nicole to focus and build her own business, Foundation Solutions. Underpinning and Foundation Repair - Our foundation repair services are designed to restore the safety of your home and the value of your property.

What is Nicole’s key’s to success? Drive, Determination, Back YOURSELF and keep pushing forward and no you don't need a degree don't be too hard on yourself. You can do this. Listening, being sincere and wholesome with integrity.

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Talking to Nicole on this Podcast she is well on her way to being the leading underpinning business in SEQ with the only female lead and franchising the underpinning process into other states.

Melissa Marsden is a Workplace Dynamics Strategist who works with corporates & professional services firms to create physical environments that drive high performance teams.

Mel believes that our environments have the opportunity to positively influence our behaviour and performance at work.

Mel has enabled her clients to realise not only substantial financial business profits, but also shift employee and business mindsets from slow, stagnant operations to agile and flexible environments, enabling them to swiftly adopt new business opportunities and streams, whilst establishing a premium level employee experience.

Mel’s business acumen has been recognised by AIM and Telstra Business Women’s Awards for her leadership and transformational business strategy process.

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Talking to Melissa on the Podcast I learnt about the value of having a variety of rooms in the office space to engage and empower your team. Is this the end of the open plan office?

Pepita Hampson joined Youngcare in February of 2017 following work in the mental health area.

Pepita has also worked in a voluntary capacity with the homeless community of Brisbane and during the floods of 2011. She has also spent time travelling to East Timor and living in the mountain villages to assist with building projects and education of some of the poorest people in the world.

Pepita is the Family Engagement Officer within the Youngcare Connect Team and works closely with individuals and their families to assist them to navigate the challenges they face on a daily basis.

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Talking to Pepita on this Podcast I learnt how Pep’s dedication to those who need a hand in life extends beyond Youngcare. This podcast will make you smile and know that there are wonderful people doing amazing things in the world.

she wear was established in 2013 after an unfortunate nail-through-the-foot accident. Our Founder, Stacey, searched far and wide for comfortable, stylish women’s work boots. Astounded at only finding “unisex” options that were heavy, ill fitting, and just plain boring, she set out to develop a range of safety work boots designed specifically for women.

After much research and development, due diligence, planning, prototype building, laboratory testing (and lack of sleep!) she wear’s first range of safety work boots designed and styled for women, along with a range of other matching workwear accessories, was launched in October 2013.

Fast forward to 2020 and we’ve taken that same all day comfort & support and re-engineered into every day work and fashion footwear.

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Talking to Stacey on this Podcast was fun as we had a chat a bout the industry and how we should always wear comfortable shoes on site! Our on site ‘boots’ being our favourite colour is an added bonus.

Plumbaround are a locally owned & operated plumbing company. With over 15 years’ experience we have offices based in Albany Creek & Chermside West which allows us to service all suburbs in Brisbane, South and North Brisbane. Specialising in plumbing, drainage, gas fitting.

Congratulations to Peita on her recent nominations and being a finalist of the AusMumpreneur awards. The Awards nationally recognise the best and brightest Australian Mums in business, acknowledging success in business, product development & innovation and customer service.

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Talking to Peita on this Podcast I love her commitment and support to her local community – she can regularly be seen at the local Brothers Junior Rugby League Club, NOW Business Network or her local Futsal sporting group. Your local community is incredibly fortunate to have someone like you supporting them. Congratulations.