What happens when curiosity, a love of wine and a heap of ideas come together in the right place at the right time?

In this episode of Hatched: Idea to Impact, Dustin and Jenna sit down with Jacob Barter, the man behind Noori in Port Noarlunga, for a refreshingly open conversation about building a hospitality business from the ground up.

Jacob's path to Noori has been anything but conventional. From growing up around Port Noarlunga, completing a roofing apprenticeship and studying architecture, to living overseas and discovering a passion for bartending, wine and hospitality — every part of the journey has helped shape what Noori has become.

We talk about why the best businesses don't need to appeal to everyone, the importance of finding your niche and why Jacob has learnt to stop worrying about the people who don't understand his ideas and focus on the ones who do.

Jacob also opens up about the less glamorous side of entrepreneurship — burnout, ADHD, imposter syndrome, profitability, the fear that success could disappear, learning to delegate and one of the toughest challenges of all: becoming a leader while still wanting your team to actually like you.

There's plenty of wine along the way, too.

We explore the influence of the local wine community, the people who have inspired Jacob, why Noori champions producers who may not have a big voice of their own, and why he believes there's never been a more interesting time for Australian wine.

And then there's the future. Wine writing? Judging? Another venue? Jacob certainly isn't short of ideas.

In this episode:

• How Noori came to life in Port Noarlunga
• Finding your niche instead of trying to please everyone
• Why great products don't always get the recognition they deserve
• Turning ADHD and a constant stream of ideas into an advantage
• Burnout, self-doubt and learning to trust yourself
• Profitability versus creating an experience people love
• Learning to delegate and step away from your "baby"
• The realities of managing and leading a team
• Jacob's passion for local wine
• Why surrounding yourself with the right people matters
• The challenges facing Australia's wine industry
• And whether another Jacob Barter venue could be coming to Adelaide's south

This is a conversation about backing your ideas, embracing what makes your business different and creating something that genuinely belongs to its community.

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This episode of Hatched: Idea to Impact is a little different — for the first time, we're turning the microphones towards one of our own.

Dustin and Jenna sit down with The Finance Nest broker, Ritesh Sharma to discover the story behind the person they work alongside every day.

And it's quite a story.

Growing up in India, Ritesh became accustomed to starting again from an early age, regularly moving cities and schools because of his father's work. Then, while completing Year 12, his father unexpectedly passed away. As the eldest child, Ritesh put aside his dream of joining the Army and began working to help support his family.

That decision started a career he never expected.

From joining the State Bank of India as a teller and progressing to branch manager, to working in insurance and eventually overseeing multiple Toyota dealership locations, Ritesh built a career around something he once thought he'd never pursue — finance and business.

Then he started again.

Ritesh and his family moved to Adelaide in 2017, leaving behind an established career, family connections and everything familiar to build a new life in Australia.

Eventually, he made another big decision: walking away from the security of a regular salary to back himself as a mortgage broker.

In this conversation, Ritesh opens up about the uncertainty of finding that first client, building a network from nothing, overcoming cultural barriers and why his experience at Toyota taught him one of the philosophies he still carries today:

Trust the process.

We also talk about family, Liverpool, cricket, his involvement with Indian Professionals in Australia, supporting new migrants, and why his wife remains the greatest influence in his life.

In this episode:

• Leaving behind a childhood dream to support his family
• Going from bank teller to branch manager in India
• What working for Toyota taught him about process and continuous improvement
• Why Ritesh and his family chose Adelaide
• Starting again professionally in a completely new country
• The reality of building a mortgage broking business without an established network
• Overcoming cultural barriers and learning to back yourself
• The importance of Australia's Indian community in his journey
• Why helping new migrants has become so important to him
• His ambition to eventually mentor the next generation of brokers
• And why his wife is still his greatest inspiration

It's a conversation about family, resilience, community and having the courage to start again — even when you've already worked incredibly hard to get where you are.

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How do you build a successful business without pretending to be someone you're not?

In the very first guest episode of Hatched – Idea to Impact, Dustin McMahon and Jenna Devenport sit down with Sam Neville, founder of I Am Lending, to explore her journey from aspiring PE teacher to one of Australia's most recognisable mortgage brokers on social media.

Sam shares how authenticity became the foundation of her personal brand, why taking calculated risks changed the direction of her career, and how building a business around your values attracts the right clients.

Together they discuss:

•  Finding the courage to leave the security of a franchise model 
•  Building a business that reflects your personality 
•  Growing through TikTok and social media 
•  Creating an inclusive client experience 
•  Hiring the right people and building culture 
•  Work-life balance as a business owner and parent 
•  The importance of mentors and backing yourself 

Whether you're building a business, growing your personal brand or simply looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with practical lessons and honest conversation.

AI is changing business faster than any technology we've seen before—but are most businesses actually ready?

In Episode 4 of Hatched: Idea to Impact, Dustin and Jenna sit down with AI strategist, entrepreneur and Claude Ambassador Rye Smith to cut through the hype and explore what artificial intelligence really means for Australian businesses.

From building websites at just 12 years old to becoming one of Australia's Claude Ambassadors, Rye shares his entrepreneurial journey, the lessons learned from navigating COVID, and why AI isn't about replacing people—it's about giving them their time back.
Together, they unpack the biggest misconceptions surrounding AI, how small businesses can compete with larger organisations, why Australia is still in the early stages of adoption, and the practical steps every business owner should be taking today.

In this episode:

• How Rye landed one of only three Claude Ambassador roles in Australia
• Why AI is about empowering people—not replacing them
• The biggest opportunities business owners are missing
• Lessons from building, selling and rebuilding businesses
• Recovering from COVID and starting again
• How AI is giving businesses their most valuable asset back—time
• Where AI is heading over the next few years

Whether you're excited by AI or still sceptical, this conversation will challenge the way you think about technology and give you practical insights you can apply to your business today.

What happens when life completely changes your direction?

In this episode of Hatched, Dustin and Jenna sit down with wellbeing expert, academic, speaker, and founder Dr Tiffany de Sousa Machado for a deeply personal conversation about loss, resilience, purpose, and what it really means to live well.

After the sudden loss of her mother, Tiffany made a life-changing decision to walk away from a successful media career and return to university at 30 to pursue the path she'd always dreamed of. What followed was a journey through personal illness, postnatal depression, entrepreneurship, leadership, and ultimately finding purpose through helping others.

This isn't just a conversation about wellbeing. It's about navigating adversity, learning from failure, asking for help, and building a life aligned with your values.

In this episode:
✅ Why Tiffany left a successful career to start over at 30
✅ The personal challenges that shaped her life's work
✅ Lessons from building and closing The Village Foundation
✅ The importance of community and asking for help
✅ Balancing business, motherhood, and wellbeing
✅ Why gratitude is more powerful than most people realise
✅ What success really looks like beyond money and achievement

This episode is filled with practical wisdom, honest reflections, and powerful reminders about what truly matters.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or questioned whether you're on the right path, this conversation is for you.

30 Years in Business: What It Really Takes to Last | Richard Finlayson

What does it actually take to build and sustain a business for over 30 years?

In this episode, we sit down with Richard Finlayson, Director of Quality Group, to unpack a journey that spans continents, industries, and decades of change. From growing up in global hospitality environments to leading one of Australia’s long-standing training organisations, Richard shares the real story behind longevity in business.

We cover the highs, the setbacks, and the moments that tested everything—from navigating COVID in a face-to-face training industry, to making tough calls on failed ventures, and adapting to a rapidly changing landscape driven by AI and shifting markets.

But beyond the business, this is a conversation about people—mentorship, leadership, and the impact of helping others build better futures.

💡 In this episode:

• The reality of running a business for 30+ years
• Lessons from failure (and what most people get wrong)
• How COVID reshaped training and hospitality
• The role of AI in modern business
• Why great businesses always find a way
• The importance of people, culture, and leadership

This is a raw and insightful conversation with someone who’s seen it all—and kept going.

In the first episode of Hatched – Idea to Impact, Dustin McMahon and Jenna Devenport sit down at La Crème Café to talk about their journey into business and the path that led to the creation of The Finance Nest.

This conversation explores where it all started – from early career experiences and the industries they worked in, through to the decision to build a business together. Dustin and Jenna share the realities of the grind involved in starting something from scratch, the lessons learned along the way, and the people and opportunities that helped shape their journey.

Along the way they discuss a number of businesses, communities and sporting organisations that have been part of their story, including RAW Structures, LMG, Lockleys Football Club, Southern Knights Soccer Club, and SA Panthers FC.

Recorded in a relaxed setting at La Crème Café, this episode sets the foundation for the Hatched podcast and gives listeners an insight into the people behind The Finance Nest.