The Kismet Podcast is a show about the careers we build, the detours we didn't expect, and the quiet moments of fate that end up changing everything.

Hosted by Carina Waye, each episode goes beyond the job title — into the real stories of ambition, pivots, purpose, and the hard-won lessons that only come from taking a leap.

Whether you're deep in your career, starting over, or building something entirely your own — these are the conversations you didn't know you needed.

What does it actually look like to find your own way of healing?

In Episode 8 of The Kismet Podcast, Carina sits down with Rebecca Abeysiri from Kismet's customer experience team for a conversation that goes in some wonderfully unexpected directions.

Bec came to Kismet via a biotech degree, a COVID-era hospital role and a science internship. But what she brings to this episode goes well beyond her career.

They cover a diagnosis at 19 that changed everything, a week-long plant medicine ceremony overseas, breathwork, astrology, World of Warcraft and what it really means to approach healing on your own terms.

Warm, curious and a little bit woo woo — exactly how we like it.

Chapter Timestamps:

00:00 — Welcome & Intro

00:45 — Bec's Role at Kismet

01:30 — From Biotech to Tech

02:00 — PPE Spotting During COVID

02:45 — Landing at Kismet

03:30 — Early Memories of the Team

04:00 — Original Plan: Research

04:45 — What She Loves About the Role

05:30 — Where the People Focus Comes From

06:15 — On Goals

07:15 — The Yoga Headstand Goal

08:30 — Breathwork & Mindfulness

09:30 — The Feel Good Hood

10:30 — Growing Up With Her Brother

11:30 — Getting Into Astrology

13:00 — Moon Cycles & Work Patterns

14:00 — Holding Space for Hard Conversations

15:30 — Perfectionism & Letting Go

17:15 — Tearing Muscle to Repair It

18:00 — The Endometriosis Diagnosis

20:00 — The Plant Medicine Ceremony

22:30 — How She Found the Shaman

23:30 — How She Knew It Worked

24:30 — Maintaining the Healing Day to Day

25:00 — Not Every Feeling is Justified

26:00 — Being an Adrenaline Junkie

27:00 — Skydiving at 18

27:30 — Love of Reptiles

29:00 — Holly & the Copperhead Snake

31:30 — On Luck

32:30 — Sagittarius is the Luckiest Sign

33:30 — Energy In, Energy Out

34:00 — Streaming & Gaming

35:30 — World of Warcraft

37:00 — On Creativity

40:30 — Finding Creative Outlets

43:00 — Goals for the Next 12 Months

43:45 — Five Years From Now

45:00 — What She Hopes People Say

45:30 — Advice to Baby Bec

46:30 — Closing

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In this episode of The Kismet Podcast, Carina sits down with Nick Upton - Integrations Manager at Kismet - for one of the most honest and unexpected conversations in the series so far.

Nick's journey is anything but linear. From growing up in the Whitsundays running a family hostel, to owning a cafe at 19, accidentally becoming a DJ, and travelling the world - it's a story full of colour, chaos, and hard-won lessons.

But it's what happened in London that changed everything.

After losing his job and finding himself homeless for nearly three months, Nick was forced to confront one of the most uncomfortable truths a person can face: that the life you're in is the one you built.

What followed was a mindset shift that now defines everything about how he leads, parents, and shows up in the world.

This episode covers the roads less taken, the moments that break you open, and why attitude really is everything.

Chapter Timestamps

00:00 — Welcome & Intro

00:45 — Nick's Role at Kismet

01:15 — Growing Up in the Whitsundays

02:30 — First Business at 19

05:00 — Becoming a DJ

07:00 — DJ Nicatude is Born

08:45 — Heading Overseas

09:30 — Au Pair Life in Germany

10:00 — Homeless in London

11:45 — The Stranger Who Changed Everything

15:30 — Asking for Help

17:00 — The Bathroom Mirror Moment

19:15 — Coming Home

20:45 — Meeting Jen

23:30 — The Wedding

24:45 — Imogen's Arrival

27:45 — The Kismet Surgeon

30:30 — Imy Today

33:00 — Finding the NDIS

35:45 — Building the Business

37:15 — Motivational Speaking & the MLM Detour

39:30 — On Luck

42:00 — On Goals

44:45 — The Three Rules

46:10 — Advice to Young Nick

46:45 — Closing

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In Episode 6 of The Kismet Podcast, Carina Waye sits down with Kismet Customer Experience & Onboarding Specialist, Vanessa Hyland.Vanessa’s journey has taken her from hospitality and travel to working across SaaS companies and eventually supporting NDIS participants, providers and support coordinators at Kismet.But this conversation goes beyond career paths.Vanessa opens up about:• Leaving school at 16 to experience the world• Travelling solo to Canada and working on a ski mountain• Becoming an Australian citizen after 20 years• Raising a blended family• Why she’s become obsessed with goal setting in her 30s• The power of kindness and the idea of “dreamweaving” experiences for othersIt’s a conversation about growth, empathy, and choosing to move through life with intention - even when self-doubt shows up.🎧 Also available on YouTube & Apple Podcasts.Follow us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kismethealthy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kismethealthcare/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kismethealthcared Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5jJHKELxLNdzHdrhXgRIoi?si=10db7407ed7b4aec Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kismet-podcast/id1872529224 Kismet: https://www.kismet.healthcare/ Contact us: 📥 [email protected]

In this episode of The Kismet Podcast, Carina sits down with software engineer Harry Travers for a conversation that goes everywhere - from mechanical engineering degrees and startup life to AI robots, cricket matches and the quest to learn Danish. 

Harry’s path into tech wasn’t exactly linear. Starting out in physics, switching to mechanical engineering, then teaching himself to code in his spare time, he eventually worked his way into software engineering before landing roles at companies like Amazon and returning to the startup world at Kismet. 

But this episode isn’t just about code. 

Carina and Harry talk about setting goals (and realising they’re not always what you thought they’d be), the difference between big tech and startups, why hobbies are better when you’re allowed to be terrible at them, and whether AI is about to make us all obsolete. 

There’s also plenty of detours along the way including cricket, conspiracy theories, Danish language struggles, and the existential question of whether LinkedIn is now entirely written by robots. 

A fun, thoughtful and slightly chaotic conversation about careers, curiosity, and figuring things out as you go. 

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Paralympian Don Elgin on Resilience, Identity & the Mindset Behind Elite Performance. 

In this episode of The Kismet Podcast, Don Elgin shares the full story behind his extraordinary sporting career - from growing up in rural Australia with a disability, to representing Australia across multiple Paralympic Games and winning gold on the world stage. 

But beyond the achievements, this episode dives deep into: 

• Growing up without being defined by “disability” 
• Missing out on a Paralympic team at age 16 
• The mindset of elite athletes and chasing one-percent improvements 
• Why identity beyond sport matters 
• The “door reset” technique for handling life’s setbacks 
• Raising kids while competing at the highest level 

This is a conversation about more than sport - it’s about perspective, ownership, and choosing to live fully. 

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Most people wait for the perfect idea. 
Dan Lombard thinks that’s the mistake. 

In episode 3 of the Kismet Podcast, Dan shares the mindset that helped him move countries, break into tech, and build opportunities from simple curiosity. 

You’ll hear about: 

• Why most ideas evolve after you start 

• The power of being genuinely interested in people 

• How small risks compound over time 

• Why action beats overthinking 

If you’ve been waiting to feel ready - this conversation might change how you think about starting. 
 

Chapter Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction 
01:05 – Growing up in South Africa 
02:00 – Wanting to become a professional cricketer 
03:00 – Studying Industrial Engineering 
04:05 – The unexpected path to Australia 
05:15 – The gap year that changed everything 
06:20 – Learning to code during downtime 
07:00 – Cold messaging people on LinkedIn 
08:15 – Landing his first job in tech 
09:00 – Starting a career during COVID 
10:05 – The networking lesson most people miss 
11:10 – Being interesting vs being interested 
12:05 – Joining AirTree 
13:20 – Taking a break to create on YouTube 
14:10 – Crypto, risk and trying something different 
15:05 – Discovering Kismet 
16:05 – The moment Kismet appeared on the radar 
17:05 – Moving into software engineering 
18:10 – Why Kismet felt different 
19:05 – High trust culture 
20:05 – Do more with less 
21:00 – The importance of goals 
22:10 – How goal setting changed his mindset 
23:10 – Building a future with his wife 
24:05 – Starting something together 
25:05 – Why the perfect idea doesn’t exist 
26:05 – Learning by doing 
27:00 – Fear, embarrassment and starting anyway 
28:05 – The advantage of a small team 
29:05 – Personal goals vs company goals 
30:00 – The Live Your Dreams bonus 
31:00 – Music, creativity and life outside work 
32:00 – Final thoughts 

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In Episode 2 of The Kismet Podcast, Carina Waye sits down with Matt Trezise for a candid conversation about service, mental health, and what happens after life in high-pressure environments.

Matt reflects on his time in the Australian Army, including his deployment to Afghanistan, and the realisation that what he was experiencing wasn’t “normal.” He speaks openly about seeking support, rebuilding capacity, and how healing reshaped the way he shows up in work and life.

Together, they unpack consistency over ego, luck as opportunity meeting action, and the quiet power of continuing to show up - even when the outcome isn’t clear.

Chapter Timestamps

0:00 – Welcome & meeting Matt

01:10 – Early career & joining the Army

03:40 – Training, expectations & learning to show up

05:10 – Afghanistan deployment & earning opportunity

07:30 – Life after the Army & identity shifts

10:45 – High performance, pressure & normalising stress

14:20 – The moment of realisation: ‘This isn’t normal’

19:50 – Naming it & seeking help

23:30 – Therapy, capacity & the ‘full bucket’ metaphor

27:50 – Luck, opportunity & taking action

30:10 – Leadership beyond titles

33:40 – What strength actually looks like

36:30 – Life after healing: what’s lighter now

38:30 – Advice to his younger self

40:00 – Closing thoughts & gratitude

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Welcome to our first episode! 

Carina Waye sits down with Justine Cabandong, Product Manager at Kismet, for a thoughtful conversation about identity, career pivots, and trusting your gut. 

Justine reflects on her upbringing between the Philippines and Australia, her non-linear career journey, and the pivotal moments that shaped her path. 

Together, they discuss the power of intentional rest, redefining goals, overcoming fear, and what it means to take up space, both personally and professionally. This episode is a gentle reminder that growth doesn’t have to be linear, loud, or perfectly planned. 

Perfect for listeners navigating change, self-discovery, and their own version of success. 

Chapter Timestamps 

00:00 – Welcome & meeting Justine 
01:00 – Growing up between the Philippines and Australia 
03:30 – Living alone & learning to enjoy your own company 
04:45 – Career eras: confused graduate → saying yes → slowing down 
07:00 – Turning down a “dream” job & trusting your gut 
08:30 – Finding product management through customer success 
10:15 – The Eat, Pray, Crochet era & intentional rest 
12:30 – Destiny, fate & pivotal life moments 
15:30 – Redefining goals (and learning to love them) 
18:30 – Overcoming fear, solo travel & mindset shifts 
25:30 – Public speaking, taking up space & personal growth 
28:00 – What impact Justine hopes to leave behind 
30:00 – Advice to her younger self & closing reflections 

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