So you’ve listened all the way and taken the steps to start your own side hustle - but are you ready to actually quit your job and go solo?

Join us for our season finale with Natalie Siagian as she brings her insights from over 8+ years of industry, moving from employee to freelancer and founder, working with well known brands such as Contiki, Westpac, McDonald’s, SPC and Volvo. Nat shares with us the hard questions to ask yourself before going solo. Tune in for a frank conversation that reminds us that there is more to the eye (or social feed) to help you better prepare for your transition and why it’s worth the effort!

For more information on Nat’s most recent work with the personhood, a humanistic inclusive space for creators to learn, solve problems and build passion projects head over to https://www.instagram.com/thepersonhood/ 

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The pandemic has accelerated the shift to the freelance economy, with the next generation of employees embracing flexible work, from anywhere, with anyone at anytime. This is further enabled by leveraging popular platforms like medium to diversify your income and audience beyond those you work and interact with. This week we are joined in conversation with Mike Yorke, writer on all things investing and emerging technology as we dive into developing your style and structure to capture your audience, how to translate your experience into work and cultivating the personal discipline to get them published. Tune in and learn how to not only make your English teacher proud but how you can leverage the right commercial model to convert your articles into your own digital assets.

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This week we are deep diving into the world of music with Emma Greenhill, Graduate from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Acclaimed Composer, Arranger for the Voice Australia, and ABBA Live and Adele special on Seven Network. She also works closely with Australian Idol winner Damien Leith and is also a Producer, Performer and Teacher. Join us as we discuss the journey of developing a signature style, the blurred lines of creating and protecting your work as an artist to cultivate a sustainable career in the industry. Check out more of Emma’s work @emmagreenhillmusic

Links

https://www.emmagreenhillmusic.com/

https://www.apraamcos.com.au/

https://agsc.org.au/faq/

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If you’ve been reading the AFR, interested in deals but unsure how to start a career, then this week’s episode is for you. Join Cardi and Ali in discussion with Dan Hudson, CA as we walk through how to break into private equity. We start with the fundamentals, to help you learn how to fast track or pivot into the industry, the key skills for success and why creativity still has a role to play even at the big end of town. 💛✨Cardi & Ali

Warning: you may hear Ali attempt to flirt.

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We are joined with Irene Choong, lawyer and artist from IWC Art for a breakthrough conversation that turned into a therapy session that will appeal to anyone looking to live their dream. We discuss the importance of labelling what you want to be known for as we all pursue our passions in light of the Great Resignation. We get deep by peeling the 5 levels of the onion - an amazing technique taken from our friend Dan that you can do with a trusted friend. This is one you won't want to miss and our favourite episode of this season yet!

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Tune in with audio producer, digital media king and editor in chief of Creative Corporates - Felix Shannon. How he got started and what a media career looks like in the digital age. Tune in 💛✨Cardi & Ali

Join us in conversation with the ethereal Mia Bowyer, CEO of One Earth Marketing who is on a mission to advance action for social issues through targeted social media ads.

Mia has worked across the world helping reduce plastic in India, support bushfire recovery in Australia. During lockdown, as the world went inside, Mia saw the need for organisations to maintain support and awareness. She now focuses on helping ethical brands grow their mission on social media.

Tune in to learn how to build a marketing strategy based on your vision and values, the nuances between social marketing and commercial marketing as well as the value of digital literacy across industries in the age of social media.

If you can take anything away from this podcast, it is that if you want to make a positive impact on the world, do what you can with what you have, wherever you are.

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Max is a M&A Lawyer by Day, Fashionista All Day. When lockdown prevented him from flaunting his friday fit outs he took to Instagram to continue building his connection with colleagues while working from home. Tune in If you’re looking to stand out from the crowd in a competitive industry, how the business of high-fashion works and the latest trends. After all, confidence will never go out of style.

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To kick off Season 2 we connected with Marissa Theodorou, an ethical investing financial planner and recent co-founder of the Conscious Co. Marissa walks us through how she leveraged her time during lockdown to help others make smarter, savvier and more sustainable lifestyle choices. Tune in to hear practical steps to get started today.

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Coming out of lockdown, now more than ever are people clear on what they want. With the great resignation looming, we share our conversations with our community members who are leveraging their creative and corporate experience to carve out their own path.

Tune in Wednesday mornings to hear from a range of individuals across industries share their insights, tips and ideas to help you navigate your next career move.

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