Welcome to UNSTOPPABLE by Merrin Schnabel, where we explore the real stories behind resilience, confidence, creativity, leadership and personal growth.

In Episode 4, Merrin sits down with Max May, one of Australia’s leading celebrity makeup artists, whose career has taken him from working with major fashion and beauty brands to building his own platform, Max Made.

Max opens up about finding his creative identity, overcoming self-doubt, taking career risks, working internationally, and learning to trust his own path. He also shares the lessons behind building a successful creative career and why staying curious, evolving and refusing to become stagnant is what makes someone truly unstoppable.

What will we learn?
✨ How to build confidence in a creative career
✨ Why taking risks can change your career
✨ How Max built Max Made
✨ Overcoming fear and self-doubt
✨ The sacrifices behind success
✨ Why trusting yourself matters
✨ What it really means to be UNSTOPPABLE

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What if balance isn’t actually the goal?

In Episode 3 of Unstoppable, Merrin Schnabel explores the difference between balance and harmony — and why trying to give every part of your life equal attention can leave you feeling overwhelmed, guilty, and burnt out.

After years of constantly hustling and reaching the point of burnout, Merrin created her own four-pillar approach to life: home, kids and family, self, and work.

In this honest and practical episode, she shares how these four pillars helped her create more structure, make time for herself without guilt, and build a life that feels more aligned.

You’ll discover why balance doesn’t have to mean an equal split every day, how to recognise what needs you most in each season of life, and a simple weekly check-in you can use to start creating more harmony in your own life.

If you’re a busy mum, entrepreneur, business owner, working professional, or simply someone trying to find more balance, purpose, and fulfilment in everyday life, this episode is for you.

Tune in and discover why the goal isn’t perfect balance — it’s finding your own harmony.

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From Addiction to Resilience | Dena Kaplan | Unstoppable with Merrin Schnabel | Ep. 2

The official launch of Unstoppable with Merrin Schnabel continues with deeply honest conversation with Dena Kaplan about addiction recovery, mental health, PMDD, resilience, self-worth, motherhood, healing, and personal growth.

Dena Kaplan opens up about the reality behind her career as an actress, dancer, DJ, and performer, and the experiences that shaped her journey. She shares her personal story of Xanax addiction, benzodiazepine withdrawal, recovery, trauma, chronic health challenges, and living with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder).

In this powerful episode, Dena talks openly about the shame she carried, the importance of finding safety and stability during recovery, and how she learned to accept the things she couldn't change while still creating a meaningful and fulfilling life.

The conversation also explores women's mental health, motherhood, confidence, body image, authenticity, self-worth, and raising girls with a strong sense of identity.

At the heart of this episode is Dena's message about resilience: learning to find joy alongside pain, continuing to get back up, and refusing to let difficult experiences define the rest of your life.

Whether you're interested in Dena Kaplan, mental health, addiction recovery, PMDD, women's health, personal growth, resilience, self-worth, motherhood, or healing, this episode offers an honest and inspiring conversation about overcoming challenges and becoming unstoppable.

Unstoppable with Merrin Schnabel is a podcast about entrepreneurship, mindset, personal growth, resilience, women's empowerment, leadership, motherhood, purpose, and the real stories behind success.

Merrin speaks with inspiring entrepreneurs, creatives, founders, leaders, and changemakers about the challenges they've faced, the lessons they've learned, and what it really takes to build a confident, meaningful, and purposeful life.

This episode is part of the official launch of Unstoppable with Merrin Schnabel.

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What does it take to turn a dream into a successful business?

In the first episode of Unstoppable by Merrin Schnabel, Merrin shares her inspiring journey from modeling and acting to becoming a serial entrepreneur, founder of the Geelong Women's Business Club, and creator of the globally growing beauty brand MADGE Beauty.

In this honest conversation, Merrin reveals the realities behind entrepreneurship — from taking risks and overcoming failure to building confidence, trusting your intuition, and creating businesses with purpose. She shares the lessons, challenges, and mindset shifts that helped her grow as an entrepreneur while balancing motherhood, leadership, and personal growth.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, founder, creator, or someone looking for motivation to take action, this episode offers valuable insights into business growth, confidence, resilience, and building a life you love.

• Merrin's journey from model to global entrepreneur
• Starting her first business at 19
• Building the Geelong Women's Business Club
• The story behind MADGE Beauty
• Lessons from success, failure, and growth
• Entrepreneurship, leadership, and mindset
• Balancing business and motherhood

Unstoppable with Merrin Schnabel is a podcast for entrepreneurs, business owners, and ambitious individuals who want to grow in business and life. Through honest conversations with founders, leaders, and changemakers, Merrin explores entrepreneurship, mindset, leadership, personal growth, and the lessons behind building successful businesses.

New episodes every two weeks.

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