In this episode we sit down with one of our Sales Agents at Molenaar + McNeice Grahame Rowe. We delve into his story of changing careers to Real Estate after an incredibly successful career being a Garden Designer for the Royal Botanic Garden, the NSW Governor's personal Gardener and Garden Designer for Better Homes and Gardens TV.

Grahame speaks about excelling in his field, continuously striving for more and gardening metaphors like "creating a living tapestry " and "you plant the right seed, you get the right fruit". Albeit maybe a little bit cheesy, the metaphors serve as poignant imagery, as Grahame reflects on his journey so far and his desire to leave the world more beautiful than how he found it.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

In 2020, the world was shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic, which brought about countless challenges and tragedies. But even in the midst of this crisis, there were people who rose up to inspire and support others, shining a light in the darkness. One such person is Faye Hollands and her daughter Charli. In May of 2020, Faye and her family received a phone call that every parent dreads, hearing that your child has been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. Faye began the Shine Like Charli charity to raise money for much needed research in the childhood cancer space. Over the last 2 years Faye has helped raise over $280,000 for this research and will be holding the inaugural Shine Like Charli ball again this year.

Recently we spoke to Faye on The Pink Project about her experience and to hear her story, where she turns heartache into hope.

TW: This podcast episode contains discussions about cancer and mental health, which may be sensitive and potentially triggering for some listeners. The content includes personal experiences, emotional challenges, and coping strategies related to cancer and its impact on mental health. Please exercise self-care and discretion while listening. If you are struggling with cancer or mental health issues, you are not alone. If you need support we encourage you to seek professional assistance.

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In this episode we sit down with Sam Smith, Director of Coastal Brokerage. Sam has spent the last 9 years in the mortgage broking space, building the life she desires - Running an incredible business and raising a gorgeous family.

She has helped countless clients secure their dream homes and investment properties. With her commitment to providing excellent customer service Sam has earned her a reputation as one of the most truly caring brokers in the area.

We discuss the power of being your own boss, the challenges she has faced in business, the gender gap that still exists in the business world and what it means to define success on your own terms.

Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy!

Welcome back to the Pink Project!

In this episode Jordy sits down with Josie Doyle to chat about her career so far, where she draws inspiration from and all things social and digital media. Together, Jordy and Josie draw on their successes in managing social media accounts for Molenaar + McNeice and local brands, to provide insights into how to market your business on socials in 2023.

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Is there a rental crisis in Wollongong and Australia wide? Senior Property Manager Rachel King sits down with Jordy to demystify the cause and effect of record low vacancy rates and ‘rent-bidding’ in a highly competitive rental market. The current decrease in rental availability follows almost two years of closed international borders, and is expected to drop further as borders reopen for migrants and particularly international students to the University of Wollongong. Why is this happening? What are Molenaar + McNeice doing about it? What should the real estate industry be doing?  With experience as both a landlord and tenant, Rachel seeks to ease confusion and increase transparency around how to secure a rental property in the Illawarra right now.