Rachel Mellers-Smith is the founder, owner, designer and creative director of Australian fashion label Apero. 
Based in Brisbane, it’s a business she built from the ground up, with humble beginnings in the spare room of her parent’s home.
She’s spent time in New York working as an assistant stylist on films, designed countless best-selling dresses for other brands and now gets to call the shots as the boss of her own company – all while only being in her late 20s.
What I love most about Rachel is she’s community minded.
Apero donates 5% of their online sales to Women’s Community Shelters – even from the first month of trading, when they barely made any money, they still chose to donate.
I hope you enjoy My 30 Minutes with Rachel Mellers-Smith.
Check out Apero's website & pick yourself up a tee here! Or find the brand on Instagram here!

My 30 Minutes with Rachel Mellers-Smith

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We're celebrating 20 episodes with another Q&A with host Kendall Gilding.
This is a chance for previous guests and listeners to ask the questions!
The questions include - 
'What would you tell your 18 year old self?'
'What's the most important thing in maintaining a good relationship?'
'How do you feel about turning 30?'
'What's your ultimate career goal, and what's your biggest fear about reaching it, or not reaching it?'
'Do you want more kids?'
Plus many more! 
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Amy Sheppard is a singer/songwriter in the hit Aussie band Sheppard - famous for catchy tracks like 'Geronimo'.
Amy also started a campaign called 'Kiss My Fat Ass', a movement sparked by posting a raw photo on Instagram, that now has thousands of followers.
In this episode we talk about - 
How Amy defines successDealing with fameWhat it's like writing a new song every monthAnd the silver linings of a global pandemic
Oh, and Amy also got engaged to her long-time partner Lachlan this week! So there's lots to celebrate!
I hope you enjoy My 30 Minutes with Amy Sheppard.
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My 30 Minutes with Amy Sheppard

Laura Geitz is an Australian netball champion - leading the Queensland Firebirds and Australian Diamonds to victory.
Off the court, Laura is one of the warmest, most caring and loveable people you'll ever meet!
Since retiring she's carved out an impressive career in media, is working as an ambassador, and continuing to give back to the sport which has given her so much. 
Laura's also a wife and mum to two boys, with another baby on the way!
In this episode we talk about how Laura found her love of netball as the country kid who didn't feel like she fit in. Proving the school bullies wrong - that her height was her greatest strength, not biggest weakness. Losing her Dad at the peak of her career. The hard leadership lessons she's had to learn along the way. And why she's been so successful on and off the court. 
I hope you enjoy My 30 Minutes with Laura Geitz.
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My 30 Minutes with Laura Geitz

Matt Sinclair is a celebrity chef, best known for his time on Masterchef in 2016. 
Since then, he's worked for big name brands like Cobram Estate, Tourism Queensland, even catering the Channel 7 Brisbane Racing Carnival. 
In 2017, Matty opened Sum Yung Guys with a team of mates in Noosa. Since their launch, the restaurant is constantly booked out - making it a "super success".
In this episode we talk about how Matt defines success, how he's defied the odds by running a thriving business with 3 friends, and why going on a reality TV show isn't a guaranteed ticket to a career.
I speak with Gary Mehigan, Matt Preston & Matt's sister Rachel to get a little insight into this passion and drive!
I hope you enjoy My 30 Minutes with Matt Sinclair.
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My 30 Minutes with Matt Sinclair

Pip Forbes is the Founder and Managing Director of JuicedTV - a weekly show made by kids, for kids, who are undergoing treatment in hospital.
Pip had a glittering television career as a presenter on Channel 10 for almost a decade, but chose to give it all up, to try and make the lives of sick kids just a little brighter.
In this episode we talk about what it was like to quit her job and try to crowd fund for a world-first hospital TV show. 
The many celebrity visits, including the time Johnny Depp landed a chopper on the hospital roof, or when Chris Hemsworth dropped in and then came back again with his dad in a taxi later that night. 
How becoming a mum gave her work even more meaning.
And what success means when you're trying to juggle it all.
I hope you enjoy My 30 Minutes with Pip Forbes.
To find out more, visit their website!
Or connect with JuicedTV on social media here!

My 30 Minutes with Rachel Mellers-Smith

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