trialling my twenties

From the era of tech fleece to building a jewellery brand, Zakk is a natural-born entrepreneur with an innate drive to create.

Drawing on his heritage and strong ties to family, Zakk founded Euphoric Crafts with the intention of creating something that carries love, history, and culture.

In this episode, Zakk takes us right back to the beginning. We talk about starting before you feel ready, backing your ideas, the challenges and wins that come with building a brand in your twenties, and what he’s learned so far along the way.

In this episode of Trialling My Twenties, we’re joined by professional tennis player Jaimee Fourlis to talk about the reality of building a career in elite sport, beyond the highlight reels and match-day wins.

From living out of suitcases and navigating pressure at a young age, to resilience, setbacks, and learning how to keep showing up when things don’t go to plan, Jaimee opens up about the lifestyle of a professional athlete and what it’s taught her about identity, discipline, and balance in your twenties.

This conversation goes beyond tennis. It’s about chasing a dream career, managing comparison, rebuilding confidence after setbacks, and finding your footing when the path isn’t linear.

Today we’re joined by Christos Katra, the creative mind behind Kikin Media. Christos has carved out a space shooting and directing stories for some of Melbourne’s most iconic brands, from luxury hotels to health campaigns he’s shaping how we see and share experiences. In this episode we dive into his journey, the risks, the lessons, and the moments that defined building a creative career on his own terms.

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We’re a podcast for interesting people aspiring to do interesting things.

Each week, we get your biggest inspirations in the studio and ask them how they’ve actually done it.

This week we’re joined by Alyssa Forato, e-commerce editor at Pedestrian and content creator. Alyssa began her career in journalism after completing her degree and working as an SEO copywriter. Now, she’s giving us an inside scoop into the life of a fashion journalist, sharing how she broke into the industry and the challenges she’s overcome to get where she is today.

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In this episode, we sit down with Jimmy from Up There Store to unpack what it really looks like to do it all. From building a thriving career in retail to growing an engaged online community, Jimmy shares the journey that brought him to where he is today.

We dive into how he’s balanced content creation alongside a 9- 5, why developing a personal brand has been key to unlocking new opportunities, and whether it’s really possible to have your cake and eat it too when it comes to juggling work, passion projects, and a social life.

In this episode, we explore how to train your ChatGPT, not to replace you, but to work with you. Whether you're starting a new project, writing briefs, or juggling creative ideas, we share practical advice on tailoring your prompts and giving clear instructions so AI becomes your best creative sidekick.

In this episode, we explore how to train your ChatGPT, not to replace you, but to work with you. Whether you're starting a new project, writing briefs, or juggling creative ideas, we share practical advice on tailoring your prompts and giving clear instructions so AI becomes your best creative sidekick.

We didn't know what it was a few years ago and now we can't live without it... It's AI

AI is one of the biggest global innovations since google, but it's kinda controversial. In this episode Eva and Joel share their thoughts on how to use it, or if we should be using it at all?

Episode two coming very soon.

In this episode of Trialling My Twenties, we sit down with Priya McPherson and Kenz Gladman the duo behind Sage Avenue.

Priya founded Sage Avenue at just 21, and has since gone into business with her best friend Kenz. In this chat, we dive into the story behind Sage, what it’s like starting a business in your early twenties, the brand’s ethos, and everything in between.

Trust us, this is one you don’t want to miss.

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In this episode, Eva and Joel dive into the content that shapes our twenties, from early 2000s classics to niche YouTubers, and ask the big question: are we the most influenceable generation? With social media, nostalgia-driven trends, and curated online lives all around us, it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s just an aesthetic. Are we setting unrealistic expectations for adulthood, or are we simply finding new ways to navigate it? Tune in as they break down the content that influences us and explore how it’s shaping our reality.