In this powerful episode of Master of Achievement, Steph sits down with Andy Nunn for a full-circle conversation about reinvention, resilience, and the stories we tell ourselves.

Andy shares how he first fell in love with magic, the mental health struggles and alcohol dependency that shaped his twenties, and the turning point that forced him to change his life. From there, he breaks down the mindset shifts that helped him quit drinking, leave a successful sales career, and start over as a magician, before eventually reinventing himself again as a TEDx speaker and keynote speaker.

They explore the fear of letting go of old identities, the power of leverage and discipline, and why action matters more than overthinking when you want to build a life that actually aligns with your values. Andy’s story is honest, vulnerable, and deeply practical — a reminder that you are never stuck being one version of yourself forever.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to challenge the limiting stories holding you back
• Why discomfort is often the gateway to growth
• How to use discipline to create more freedom
• What it really takes to reinvent your career and identity
• Why action, not just mindset, creates lasting change

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to change direction, this conversation will leave you inspired to take the next step.

Listen now and reflect on this question: what story are you ready to rewrite?

About Andy Nunn

Mentalist | Keynote Speaker | Behaviour & Decision-

Making Expert

Andy Nunn is a keynote speaker, mentalist, and expert in human behaviour who helps leaders and teams make better decisions under pressure.

Combining behavioural science, psychology, storytelling, and interactive

demonstrations, Andy delivers engaging keynote experiences that challenge assumptions, improve judgement, and inspire action. With over 1,000 events delivered worldwide and more than 100 five-star reviews, he has worked with leadership teams, conferences, and global organisations looking to strengthen communication, adaptability, and performance.

Through his keynotes Mind The Gap and Wonderfully Uncomfortable, Andy helps audiences understand how they think, respond, and lead when it matters most—leaving them with practical tools they can apply immediately in their work and lives.

Connect with Andy Nunn

• Website: https://andrewnunn.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andythementalist/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andythementalist/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Andythementalist

In this episode, Stephanie Nguyen discusses the importance of self-development and how to choose the right coach or mentor. She emphasizes the need for personal investment in one's growth and the distinction between coaching and mentorship. The conversation covers the stages of self-development, the qualities to look for in a coach, and the significance of finding someone who aligns with your values and can challenge you to reach your potential.

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ABOUT THE PODCAST

For the ambitious who want more — not just more success, but more meaning.

Each episode breaks down the real stories, strategies, and mindset shifts behind building a life, career, and business that feel aligned and powerful.

It’s not about chasing achievement. It’s about mastering it from within.

If you’re ready to work with Stephanie to activate your brand, business, or personal growth, visit https://linktr.ee/stephanienguyenofficial.

In this episode of the Master of Achievement podcast, Sumaya Klank, the founder of Klas Cosmetics, shares her journey of starting a cosmetics brand during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses the challenges she faced, including finding suppliers and dealing with rejections, and how she overcame them with resilience and determination. Sumaya emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself, embracing confidence, and finding one's purpose through action and connection with others. The conversation also touches on the significance of patience, self-development, and the evolving nature of achievement.

ABOUT SUMAYA KLANK
Sumaya Klank is the fearless force behind Klas cosmetics brand built on bold confidence and unapologetic self-expression. Ambitious, audacious, courageous, and never afraid to break the rules, she’s made a life out of proving that being underestimated is her secret superpower. In a world obsessed with telling women who to be, Sumaya chose to be herself—loudly, boldly, and without apology. She never shrank her vision or her worth, and now she’s on a mission to inspire everyone to own their power, trust their truth, and show up exactly as they are: unstoppable & unapologetic.

CONNECT WITH SUMAYA KLANK

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klas.cosmetics?igsh=MXU5Z3FhZG9wdWp5Zw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Website: www.klascosmetics.com

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@klas.cosmetics?_r=1&_t=ZS-91z8ZgZwE40

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In this episode, Stephanie Nguyen dedicates her message to entrepreneurs who are navigating the challenges of building their vision amidst fear and self-doubt. She emphasizes the importance of perseverance, the journey of finding the right clients, and the transformative power of belief in oneself. Through personal anecdotes and motivational insights, she encourages listeners to embrace their unique paths and to keep searching for their perfect clients, who are waiting to connect with them.

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CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE NGUYEN

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Email: ⁠[email protected]

ABOUT THE PODCAST

For the ambitious who want more — not just more success, but more meaning.

Each episode breaks down the real stories, strategies, and mindset shifts behind building a life, career, and business that feel aligned and powerful.

It’s not about chasing achievement. It’s about mastering it from within.

If you’re ready to work with Stephanie to activate your brand, business, or personal growth, visit https://linktr.ee/stephanienguyenofficial.

In this episode of the Master of Achievement podcast, the host and guest, Christine Do, founder of The Social Precinct, discuss their shared experiences and personal growth over the years. They reflect on their journey from feeling unsatisfied and playing it safe to embracing change and pursuing their true potential. The conversation covers topics such as the impact of COVID-19 on their careers, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the importance of self-love and healthy relationships. They also explore the evolving meaning of achievement and the balance between ambition and contentment.

ABOUT CHRISTINE DO

Christine is the founder and creative force behind The Social Precinct, a modern events and media brand born from a love of storytelling, connection and celebration. What began as a passion for social media and content creation quickly evolved into a career immersed in weddings and events! Capturing not just how moments look but how they feel.

Through working closely with couples, brands and clients during some of life’s biggest milestones, Christine discovered that success wasn’t about perfection or aesthetics alone but about presence, people and purpose. In this episode, Christine shares her journey through the fast-paced world of social media, the behind-the-scenes realities of weddings and events and how her definition of success and achievement has shifted alongside her own personal growth.

From chasing external milestones to embracing balance, meaning and authenticity, her story reflects the evolution of both her business and her life.

Today, The Social Precinct stands as a reflection of that journey, where creativity meets connection and success is measured not just by what you achieve but by the impact you leave on others.

CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE DO Bookings: https://bio.site/thesocialprecinct Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialprecinct/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSocialPrecinct Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesocialprecinct

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If you’re building something right now — a business, a side project, a new career path — and you’re questioning everything… this episode is for you.

In this solo episode, Stephanie speaks directly to the person who feels disheartened, rejected, and emotionally drained from constantly putting themselves out there. The one networking nonstop, pitching ideas, submitting proposals, and wondering when it’s finally going to work.

This is a reminder for anyone who feels like giving up — and a reframe that could change how you show up immediately.

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Website: ⁠www.masterofachievement.com⁠

Email: ⁠[email protected]

ABOUT THE PODCAST

For the ambitious who want more — not just more success, but more meaning.

Each episode breaks down the real stories, strategies, and mindset shifts behind building a life, career, and business that feel aligned and powerful.

It’s not about chasing achievement. It’s about mastering it from within.

If you’re ready to work with Stephanie to activate your brand, business, or personal growth, visit https://linktr.ee/stephanienguyenofficial.

In this episode, Stephanie sits down with the incredible Julie Fedele — portfolio career mentor, speaker, and founder — to unpack what it really looks like to transition out of corporate and build a multi-dimensional career you actually love. Julie has reinvented her career multiple times across tech, consulting, corporate leadership, startups, and entrepreneurship… and now she teaches women how to do the same. This conversation is part strategy, part awakening — and full of the truths every woman needs to hear before stepping into her next chapter. ABOUT JULIE FEDELE As a former C-Suite executive turned Portfolio Career strategist, Julie is changing how professional women think about their careers. Her belief: "The future of work is Portfolio-Shaped." Combining her MBA, corporate experience, and Human Design expertise, Julie created a framework helping women build sustainable, multi-faceted careers, trusted by ex-executive women transitioning from corporate leadership roles. Today, Julie demonstrates authentic success through her portfolio career—advising founders, leading The Portfolio Career Club, and speaking internationally.

CONNECT WITH JULIE LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliefedele/  Website: https://www.juliefedele.com/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/julie_fedele/

Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@julie_fedele

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In this final episode of 2025, Stephanie Nguyen reflects on the transformative experiences of the year, sharing seven reflective questions that encourage listeners to evaluate their personal growth, mindset shifts, and challenges faced throughout the year. She emphasizes the importance of being present, celebrating progress, and embracing change as essential components of self-discovery and achievement. As she looks forward to 2026, she expresses gratitude for her journey and the lessons learned, encouraging listeners to lean into their own growth and transformation.

7 Questions:

1. What was one realisation you had this year that changed your mindset?
2. When were you most proud of yourself this year — not for the result, but for the way you chose to show up?
3. What was the hardest moment you faced this year, and what did it reveal about your strength, your patterns, or your identity?
4. What did you create, build, or change this year that your past self never believed was possible for you?
5. What relationship — with yourself, with others, with work — evolved the most this year, and why did that evolution matter?
6. Who were you at the start of 2025, and who are you now — and what’s the biggest difference between those two versions of you?
7. What advice would you give to yourself as you go into 2026?

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Email: ⁠[email protected]

ABOUT THE PODCAST

For the ambitious who want more — not just more success, but more meaning.

Each episode breaks down the real stories, strategies, and mindset shifts behind building a life, career, and business that feel aligned and powerful.

It’s not about chasing achievement. It’s about mastering it from within.

If you’re ready to work with Stephanie to activate your brand, business, or personal growth, visit https://linktr.ee/stephanienguyenofficial.

In this episode, Stephanie Nguyen dives into one of the most powerful mindset shifts you’ll ever make — learning how to stop weaponising your pain and start transforming it into power.

She opens up about her family’s story of losing everything, the lessons her parents taught her about resilience, and the real difference between people who stay stuck and those who rise. Through raw reflection and real talk, Stephanie explores how to find that balance between acknowledging your struggles and not letting them control your story.

About Master of Achievement Podcast

For the ambitious who want more — not just more success, but more meaning.

Each episode breaks down the real stories, strategies, and mindset shifts behind building a life, career, and business that feel aligned and powerful.

It’s not about chasing achievement. It’s about mastering it from within.

If you’re ready to work with Stephanie to activate your brand, business, or personal growth, visit https://linktr.ee/stephanienguyenofficial or follow @masterofachievementpodcast on Instagram.

In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Mel Yu for one of the most raw and transformative conversations yet — diving into identity, loss, healing, and what it truly takes to rebuild your life after everything falls apart.

Mel opens up about losing her partner to suicide at 23, navigating public heartbreak, surviving family loss, and growing through the kind of pain most people never speak about. Through it all, she shares the mindset, self-awareness, and authenticity that helped her rise from rock bottom and step into the woman she is today.

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt broken, stuck, misunderstood, or reshaped by struggle.

About Mel Yu

Melissa Yu built her early career in psychology, counselling, and mental health, working with the Royal Children’s Hospital and McAuley Community Services for Women. Her personal experiences with depression, suicidal thoughts, and the loss of her partner to suicide shaped her voice as a strong advocate for suicide prevention.

For close to ten years, she has pushed for lived experience to be heard across Australia. Her story has reached community groups and global conferences, always shared with honesty and calm conviction.

She has been recognised through nominations for Young Australian of the Year and Channel 7’s Young Achievers Award for Social Impact.

Outside advocacy work, Melissa runs several ventures, including MCO Events, Ego Expo, Paddle Across the Bay, and The Authentic Me podcast. Her coaching programs reflect her real world experience and her steady, grounded approach to personal growth.

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Mel Yu

• LinkedIn
• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook

MCO Events

• LinkedIn
• Website
• Instagram
• YouTube
• Facebook

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