Thinker To Doer With Alison Egan

Wendy El-Khoury is the Founder and Director of Wedded Wonderland and Wonderland Media, as well as being one of the World's leading Digital and Social Media pioneers specialising in the Wedding, Event, and Lifestyle industries... some people even think she created Instagram!

In this episode we chat about the importance of taking a multi-channel approach on social media, influencer marketing, how a background in education has shaped Wendy's career, and the importance of finding your true passion. 

I am so grateful for my friendship with Wendy and I am constantly learning from her. If you're looking to take your business to the next level, this episode is not one to miss!

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Jaye Edwards is the Founder and Director of Edwards and Co, Australia's leading hair agency with 8 salons Australia wide. He is a huge inspiration in the Australian business landscape. 

In this episode, Jaye shares his insight on managing a team efficiently delving into topics such as keeping morale high, bonding with staff and the difference between an employee model versus a freelance model. 

I love listening to Jaye talk about his perspective on business and I'm sure you will too!

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My close friend Maria Lucas is one of Sydney's leading Dentist Hygienists and Oral Therapists.

Today we sit down to discuss some of the current debates surrounding COVID-19 and its restrictions, how this has impacted the dental industry, the importance of transparency, and how we can all work together in this time. We also chat about finding friends with the same passions, Maria's educational background, overcoming the fear of going to the dentist and losing a parent. 

The day has finally arrived and i'm introducing my fabulous Executive Assistant and very close friend, Jayson Evans!

In today's episode of Thinker to Doer, we chat about the misconceptions of what it takes to be an EA, how my business has transformed over time and the issues associated with growing your business too big too quickly. We also delve into some of our favourite memories together and how important our relationship is to me. 

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Diane Khoury is famous for her jaw-dropping luxury international weddings as the very successful Founder of Diane Khoury Weddings and Events.

In this weeks episode of Thinker to Doer, I bring her on the podcast to chat about how having migrant parents from a third world country and coming from a corporate background has shaped her career as a business owner. We delve into the impact of COVID-19 on the wedding and event management industry. Finally, we discuss how she keeps improving and growing her business, building her brand and maintaining her reputation, all whilst balancing her family life and being a mum.

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From wanting to drop out of high school to founding multiple international businesses, there is a lot to learn from my wonderful friends Bianca and Bridgett Roccisano. These two are the Founders and Creative Directors of Booby Tape and the fashion label Bianca and Bridgett, and like me, are really passionate about inspiring other women to become entrepreneurs.

In this episode of Thinker to Doer, we chat about having your sister as your business partner, being groomed into becoming entrepreneurs, how much they invest in marketing, and growing one business into three.

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It's an interesting and unpredictable time to be in business, so for my very first podcast episode ever, I chat to Australia's top businessman Mark Bouris. We delve into all things COVID-19, how this is enabling us to rethink business strategy, our thoughts on working from home, the importance of marketing, and how he built his personal brand. We also chat about how we got into business coming from the Western Suburbs of Sydney.