Clarissa Sempel wanted a career in law to help people.

But first, she had to be a rock for her own family – and save herself.

The high-achieving young lawyer and National President of youth leadership initiative Junior Chamber International Australia, Clarissa’s path is marked by determination, even in the face of family devastation.

Clarissa is CQUniversity’s 2023 Alumnus of the Year for Early Career Impact, and you can learn more about her work here.

Read the podcast transcript here, and explore CQU’s law study pathways at cqu.edu.au/law.

How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by CQU alumnus Tristan Barton.

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Param Singh’s life began in a tiny town in India.

It took moving across the globe to realise his potential to change lives for millions of families like his.

And, where cows would fit with his plan!

The award-winning founder and CEO of agri-tech platform MoooFarm, Param is CQUniversity Australia’s 2023 Alumnus of the Year for Social Impact, and you can learn more about his work here.

Read the podcast transcript here, and explore CQU’s innovative study pathways at cqu.edu.au/study.

How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by CQU alumnus Tristan Barton.

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Bevan Slattery is one of Australia’s most successful tech entrepreneurs, founding a record five ASX-listed companies.  

But the path to innovator and rich-lister was not a straight one.

Dramatic career detours, from aspiring accountant to DJ to local government clerk and finally IT whiz, taught him to follow his curiosity and solve big problems – an approach that’s helped him grow mega-projects for Australia’s digital communications.

Bevan is CQUniversity’s 2023 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, and you can learn more about his work here.

Read the podcast transcript here.

How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQU Communications. Music by CQU alumnus Tristan Barton.

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Growing up on a Central Queensland cattle station helped inspire Patrice Brown to pursue environmental science.

To build her big-impact career, the trailblazing businesswoman had to stand up to stereotypes.

That meant proving that she, and her beloved Central Queensland, had local talent and expertise to get the job done.

Read the episode transcript here.

Patrice is CQUniversity’s Alumnus of the Year for Industry Excellence, and you can learn more about her work here.

How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by CQU alumnus Tristan Barton.

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CQUniversity Chancellor Graeme Innes AM has spent a lifetime fighting discrimination.

To mark global change initiative Zero Discrimination Day on Wednesday 1 March 2023, the human rights trailblazer has shared some of the journey with How to Change a Life.

A lawyer, company director and former Australian Human Rights Commissioner, Mr Innes outlines his insights, successes, frustrations and hope for a more inclusive Australian community. 

Read episode transcript here. 

How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling for CQU Communications. Music by CQU alumnus Tristan Barton.

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And explore CQUniversity's inclusive education and training at cqu.edu.au. 

For Aidan Baron, realising his passion for paramedicine was a game-changer.

But building a career in the life-changing field meant fighting frustration, and a whole lot of social media.

And focusing on the people he could help, and the people making great health care happen, has driven a big career in research and practice for the paramedic innovator.

Aidan is CQUniversity’s Alumnus of the Year for Industry Excellence, and you can learn more about his work here.

How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by CQU alumnus Tristan Barton.

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Imagine being told you're not good at study. And hearing it from a teacher at primary school.

For Nareeta Davis, overcoming stereotypes has been a lifelong battle. 

But the Cairns mum and award-winning solicitor has built self-confidence through faith in her own values, and determination to advocate for other people facing injustice.    

Nareeta is CQUniversity’s Alumnus of the Year for Early Career Impact, and you can learn more about her work here.

If you're thinking about new career options, explore CQUniversity’s STEPS pathway into study, and its flexible Law degree.

How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by CQU alumnus Tristan Barton.

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Growing up, Marjad Page was scared of the hospital.

But the proud Kalkadoon, Waanyi and Gangaldida man was prepared to face fears, if it meant helping his people.

That purpose saw him achieve what seemed impossible, becoming a doctor and practicing on his Traditional Lands.

Dr Page is CQUniversity’s Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, and you can learn more about his work here.

How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUniversity Communications. Music by CQU alumnus Tristan Barton.

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We all know our world needs some pretty big changes.

But how do you decide to start making those changes yourself?

How to Change a Life hears from people who have made life-changing decisions, and asks them - how do you start? And what comes next?

Presented by CQUniversity Podcasts and with weekly episodes from March 2022, you’ll hear from global change leaders, and passionate locals transforming lives around them.

How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling from CQUni Communications. Music by CQUni alumnus Tristan Barton.

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