In this episode of I’m In Control, I’m joined by Adelaide-based powerhouse guests Nick and Janaya Kennett. We dive into how Janaya transitioned from marketing into finance to start her own brokerage, Pink Loans, built on transparency rather than being "money hungry". She also shares the mission behind The Janaya Store, which focuses on empowering women through luxury skincare and eco-friendly products.

Nick opens up about his streetwear brand, This Is Your Apparel, and the "Be True to You" movement. He speaks candidly about his lived experience with OCD, specifically "thought-based" compulsions, and how he uses his platform to support mental health.

Together, we discuss our shared experiences navigating the medical system - from Janaya’s Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis to my own survival story with sepsis and a brain tumour. We explore the power of choice, the importance of standing up for others, and why authenticity is the ultimate way to take back control.

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome to Nick and Janaya Kennett

00:42 – Janaya’s background in finance and starting Pink Loans

02:12 – Nick’s background in PT and mental health

03:22 – The origin of This Is Your Apparel

07:32 – The Janaya Store: Glass bottles and skincare

09:08 – Empowering women through descriptive, positive choices

10:01 – Amelia on celebrating the small wins while recovering

14:53 – Creating a safe space without judgement

20:16 – Janaya’s Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis story

26:18 – Understanding OCD as a compulsion of thoughts, not just cleaning

28:42 – The pre-wedding breakup and finding the right therapist

29:34 – Amelia’s brain tumour diagnosis and medical hurdles

35:14 – Amelia’s survival story: Sepsis, cardiac arrest, and comas

54:06 – Nick takes control by winning back his fiancé