Resume or eulogy?

That question hit me hard while listening to Nelesh Makwana on Freedom Fire Podcast.

“At your funeral, they won’t read your resume. They’ll talk about how you made them feel.”

Nilesh didn’t just say it — he’s lived it.
From selling pens on a bicycle in India…
to flying business class and building a national tech company in Australia —
his story is a masterclass in purpose, persistence, and people.

He reminded me that building a career is great —
but building a life people remember is greater.

Here’s what stood out to me:
✅ Trust and kindness are long-term business strategies
✅ Failures are worth celebrating — they mean you’re trying
✅ Build a board of advisors — even if they’re imaginary
✅ Diversity works best when it’s natural, not performative
✅ Technology is powerful — but only when used for good

And most of all…

💡Your legacy is not your LinkedIn profile — it’s how people feel when your name is spoken.

Resume or eulogy?
We get to choose, every day.

Sarah Morse:

In this inspiring episode of Freedom Fire, Sarah Morse a former nurse turned humanitarian, professional speaker, and anti-slavery advocate reveals her transformative journey from healthcare to combating human trafficking and modern slavery.

🔥 Topics Sarah explores include:

What unfolded the night Tatiana disappeared

Her 30-year path since experiencing poverty at 17

The intersection of motherhood, justice work, and leadership

The Culture of Courage framework: survive → revive → thrive

How simple acts like daily gratitude can impact a team

The power of connection and empathy in today’s world

The real meaning of diversity and cultural respect at work

💡 “Choose one thing. Make it your legacy.”

This episode will ignite your drive and transform how you engage with the world.

“It's not about going back to the old life—it's about mapping out what the new one looks like.”

In this deeply personal conversation, we talk about the raw experience of returning to work after an extended break. The world has changed. We’ve changed. And that old version of life? It doesn’t fit anymore.

This episode is about:

• Facing the anxiety of reintegration

• Letting go of the pressure to “bounce back”

• Redefining success after burnout

• Reclaiming your story and rhythm on your own terms

💥 Whether you’re navigating a return to work, healing from burnout, or just feeling lost in transition, this one’s for you.

🔔 Subscribe for more honest, unfiltered conversations that spark change: Freedom Fires Podcast

In this powerful episode of the Freedom Fire Podcast, we welcome back racial equity coach Ann Gishuru for an honest and transformative conversation. Ann dives into the mission behind her platform, "Represented," which is dedicated to helping predominantly white online business owners—coaches, creatives, and consultants—build racially equitable and inclusive brands.

If you're passionate about justice, equity, and building businesses that reflect intentional inclusion, this episode is for you.

🎙 Hosted by Anastacia
📌 New episodes every Wednesday at 8 AM Sydney time

"How people feel about you is none of your business."
This bold truth from my recent conversation with Becky Felstead stayed with me.

In a world where shame, silence, and stigma have shaped too many of our stories, Becky reminds us that healing begins where honesty meets safety—in spaces where we truly belong.

Whether it's the workplace, our homes, or within ourselves—belonging isn't just about inclusion. It's about feeling safe enough to speak, to say no, to be messy, to be whole.

💬 We dove deep into:

• Creating workplaces where boundaries are respected and voices are heard

• Empowering teenagers to navigate sexuality and consent with confidence

• Moving from shame to self-trust and radical self-love

🔥 This episode is raw, real, and necessary.

If you're leading people, raising children, or doing your own healing work—this conversation will stir something in you.

🎧 Tune in now on Freedom Fire Podcast

Let’s keep the flame burning. Let’s build spaces where people don’t just fit in—they belong.

#FlameForwardThursday #Belonging #FreedomFirePodcast #Leadership #ConsentCulture #TraumaHealing #SafeWorkplaces #MentalHealthAwareness #PodcastLaunch

What if everything you were taught about success — the titles, the validation, the approval — was actually keeping you stuck?In this episode of Freedom Fire Podcast, transformational speaker Kute Blackson shares how walking away from his father’s legacy (and a life already mapped out) led him to something more powerful: soul alignment.🔑 Discover why true success isn’t about fitting in — it’s about coming home to yourself.🔥 You’ll learn why belonging to your truth is the most courageous thing a leader can do.🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify

What does it take to walk with integrity in systems that weren’t built for you?In this powerful episode of the Freedom Fire Podcast, host @Annastacia Wainaina sits down with lawyer and advocate Ndi Ruppert to unpack what it means to lead with courage, uphold justice, and honor your cultural identity in the face of resistance.💬 Ndi shares:Her journey into law and leadershipHow culture and identity shape her approach to justiceWhat young people really need from today’s leadersWhy power without purpose is dangerous#Law #Leadership #MigrationLaw #Justice #Inspiration #WomenInLaw #ProBono #careerjourney

In this powerful episode of the Freedom Fire Podcast, host Annastacia Wainaina sits down with Michelle Huntington — award-winning speaker, former pilot, and fierce advocate for confidence and gender equity. Michelle shares her incredible journey from flying planes to becoming a voice of change for women navigating male-dominated spaces.👉 Learn how Michelle turned fear into fuel, why confidence is a choice, and how women can rise and lead with boldness.✨ What you’ll discover:Michelle’s transition from aviation to advocacyHow to build unshakable confidenceTools for overcoming fear and self-doubtStories from the cockpit that shaped her leadership

Tammy’s story is anything but ordinary. From dropping out in Grade 10 to navigating personal loss, business failures, and cultural barriers, she’s rebuilt herself—again and again.

In this raw and real episode of the Freedom Fire Podcast, Tammy shares how growing up in Tonga shaped her foundation, how she clawed her way back after losing everything (twice), and how she now uses those hard-won lessons to lead, mentor, and multiply impact across industries.

🔥 This episode is for every woman who's been told she's too much, every dreamer who’s started over, and every fighter who's dared to rise again.

Topics we cover:

• Life after dropping out

• The power of rebuilding from scratch

• Leading with faith, strength, and cultural identity

• Owning your fire and using it to ignite others

🎧 Press play, and let Tammy remind you: You can rise from anything.

What you'll discover:

• Why AI is not just a tool, but a power shift

• How to protect your career, your family, and your community

• The ONE mindset shift you must make to stay relevant

• A critical decision every entrepreneur and migrant must make now