Uncommon

Suzi Jamil is the Owner and Director of Think Inc, the Producer of Islam & The Future of Tolerance, and a self-confessed sneakerhead.

Having toured the likes of Sam Harris, Maajid Nawaz, Steve Wozniak, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chelsea Manning & many more - it’s clear that her mission in life is to remind the world that smart thinking is cool. In my opinion, her work has never been more important, showing both the left and right of politics that they can get along through proper long-form discourse.

Steph Claire Smith, is the Co-Founder of powerful fitness and health brand Keep it Cleaner, as well as fashion brands Soda Shades and Midnight Co. Steph is also the Co-Host of the KIC Podcast, Co-Author of A Girl's Guide to Kicking Goals, face of Bondi Sands and ambassador for both BABY-G and Bras n Things.

I said in Laura’s episode that both Steph and Laura are like The Rock and Kevin Hart of young female inspiration in Australia. Steph is undoubtedly a Kingmaker and one of the most overlooked marketing talents in business. To create not just Keep It Cleaner, but forge two other brands is a monumental feat, and can only be done if you understand both markets and people. Steph is an entrepreneur to keep track of over the next few years.

Genevieve Day is the Founder of talent management agency, Day Management, which represents clients across the Digital Talent & Podcasting space.

Gen is undoubtedly one of the sharpest minds in the talent and influencer game. Every time I read an article about this field, either Gen or Jules Lund are referenced in the article. She’s strategically smart at selling, while also having a feel for where industry trends are moving, and how to develop tone. Giving her a unique sense of “where the puck is going”.

Sam Wood is the Founder of 28 by Sam Wood, The Woodshed, and the original GeckoSports. He’s the third Bachelor of Australia’s series airing in 2015, meeting his now-wife, Snezana, on the show.

What I respect about Sam is his humble attitude that was forged in the decade before The Bachelor even took place. His hard work ethic, combined with an appreciation for time with family, is something that as a man I can’t help but look up to.

Tommy McIntosh is the Creative Director of Tommy Collins by Atlantic Group, which has catered for the Portsea Polo, Fashion Week, Alex Perry’s Runway Show, the Secret Garden and many more major events. He’s also the Co-Owner of Tommy Collins Group, which has created numerous hospitality ventures including Almond Milk Co, House of Lulu White, The Hampton’s Bakery, The Villager, Hawk & Hunter Cafe and The Little Ox Brighton to just name a few.

I’ve known Tommy from my very early days in the hospitality industry, when I was just a starry eyed kid working at The Botanical in South Yarra. Tommy was one of my industry idols, and easily ran my favourite cafe The Little Ox in Brighton.

Both Tommy and his business partner, Ben, have always maintained a principle-first approach to quality and unique events, catering many of my own personal family events over the years.

He’s great at what he does, and an even nicer bloke.

In this episode we covered:

* Marty Fox & turtlenecks

* First catering clients

* The rise of The Little Ox

* Working with Ben Avramides

* Cafes and Almond Milk Co.

* The unique business model

* Joining with Atlantic Group

* Balance and family time

Mark Nicholson and Seb Peart are the Co-Founders of cartoon studio Stepmates.

These champions of low-brow “bottom of the barrel” humour are creating hilariously animated satire, with a TV series on the way and hopefully a podcast back after a very long “ three week hiatus”.

I absolutely love these blokes, there’s no secret in that. They’re quite easily two of the funniest talents Australia has produced in the cartoon space for a very long time. Cutting through the bullshit, and reducing an – oftentimes – critically overthought topic, to a key statement.

In a world where being politically moderate is somehow radical, these two gentlemen are able to sound out what the silent majority is really thinking, with brilliantly simple animation.

This was an incredibly funny episode as usual, where we covered:

* Status update and their TV deal

* Insurance & medicals

* Developing the show

* The Stepmates team

* The making of South Park

* Avoiding burnout and anxiety

* Centrism & censorship

* Being offended by history

* Hate speech, TikTok & free speech

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Zoe Demkiw is a self-taught baker and Founder of Bake Me Cake Me , as well as the Co-Founder of bladder cancer awareness group BCA Australia.

Zoe embodies the perseverance and work ethic of the founder she admires in Ray Kroc (of McDonald’s fame) – who was the inspiration behind her favourite film, The Founder.

What you’ll learn from this episode, is that the principles which make up her perseverance, stem from the many quotes, proverbs and lessons that her late father gave her, as well as the persistence and entrepreneurial spirit her family holds.

The business of personalised biscuits and cakes will definitely be a growing niche in the years to come. As Bake Me Cake Me grows, Zoe is one individual to watch.

In this episode we covered:

* Her Ukrainian background

* Lessons learnt from her father

* How her love of baking began

* Tough times & breaking the negative feedback loop

* Advice to those with anxiety and depression

* The business of Bake Me Cake Me

* Staying true and authentic on social media

* Starting Bladder Cancer Australia

Jonathan Hallinan is the Founder and Managing Director of property construction and development group BPM Corp, and owner of a global suit venture, The Cloakroom. 

With a strong emphasis on artisanal and aspirational design, Jonathan makes a point in this interview that BPM is less about being high-end and more about being affordable while maintaining quality and luxury.

While Jonathan has created incredible success in the growth of BPM Corp, a really poignant part of this interview was our discussion about how his measure of success has changed. Life is less about the focus on financials, and more about the simpler things in life like human connection and life experience. 

This was a short but sweet interview, due to the nature of how busy Jonathan is - but indeed there are lessons here for everyone.

In this episode we covered:

* Early career & inspiration

* The importance of good design

* Focusing on the downsizer

* Shrinking BPM

* Making great design accessible

* Why detail and process matters, and

* Measuring success

Marty Fox is the Founder and Owner of WHITEFOX Real Estate, Marketing & Productions.

He’s a loving family man and an exceptional deal closer noted for many high profile listings.

The interview with Marty was quite timely for me. In the past few weeks, I’ve been assessing what type of man I want to be in my life and in the space of a few weeks, Marty’s interview amongst two others really helped me refine what that means.

For years, and no genuine reason at all, I had this multi-billionaire archetype in my head. But Marty’s smart approach to life that prioritises health and family first, then business - has made me realise that you can still have an exceptional life and a successful business, without needing to forfeit what matters most.

He’s a role model that a lot of young men look up to, and a unique operator in the fascinating industry that is high-end real estate.

In this episode we covered:

* The concept of “winning the day”

* How you can’t pour from an empty cup

* First ever auction and big wins

* Why nervous feelings are worth it

* Starting the WHITEFOX brand

* The marketing language WHITEFOX uses, and

* Selling as a skill