YOUNG DUMB PASSION

With a thirst for adventure and bit uncertainty about this path in life, Dan found himself travelling on and off around the globe for four years fresh out of high school. He shares with us his insights into discovering sustainable and purposeful travel through highs and lows and the internal lessons you learn along the way and on the return home. Now living back in Perth, we discuss career paths in and around social work and finding fulfilment both at home and on the road.

With a thirst for adventure and a passion for photography, Zac has built, explored and reinvented his social media presence over time. Always looking to produce and create the best content he can. Like any journey he's felt lost at times, leading him to start up the stay happy project, with the hopes to remind and bring people back to the small things in like that bring about joy. Zac share his stories of travel, exploration, the lows and the passion that drove the journey to where he is today.

This year I turned 20 years old, so I wrote a list of 20 things I've learnt during these 20 years on Earth. I'd say my biggest learning curves have come during high school and my travels and I hope I can continue to grow this list as I age through the years

Always be kind because you never know what's going on behind the scenes in someone elses life. Much like Cailin, so many of us are facing our own personal battles that we just aren't ready to share with the world yet. Cailin shares her story on her life with epilepsy, her mindset around accepting who you are and the daily battles associated with the neurological disorder. Shared from a very personal perspective we shed light on the importance of educating yourself and the people around you, opening up and reaching out.

Liam is a ball of energy and passion, who puts nothing but 110% into every job he's given, this allowing him to get to where he is today. With a couple failed attempts at uni and constantly finding happiness behind the lens of a camera, in 2019 Liam took the leap in working for himself as a photographer/videographer. Building a personal brand that has opened up countless opportunities, he shares his insights into finding the inner confidence and drive in pursuing a dream career.

Since a young age Josh has had a passion for technology, whether that be lighting, cameras, sound and much more it drove him to not only seek out opportunities to pursue his interest but invest in equipment in mid highschool. With little income to support his passion Josh taught himself the ins and outs of the industry and eventually grew his personal name and equipment, allowing it to now be his full time job.

Otherwise known as 'The Salty Blond', Tayla has created a niche at home hair saloon and clothing line for herself all before the age of 20. Through trial, error and many learning curves Tayla figured out early on that mainstream career paths were not for her, and with nothing but passion and drive for her businesses she's turned it into her full time income. As well as Tayla's story we talk about the importance and how to's in supporting local small businesses.

Soul owner and operator of Neptunes nephew, Noah shares his story about how a school project turned into a thriving clothing brand. Noah shares his insights into what it means to be a small business owner and his humble approach to turning passion to income.

Lil shares her story in battling eating disorders through high school, both anorexia and bulimia, and how she has overcome them and continues to educate and motivate people on health and fitness through her career as a group fitness coach. Whilst physical healing is one aspect, lil talks about the mental healing of eating disorders and how it continues to be an ongoing effort.

It takes a lot to be a small business owner, let alone pursuing the dream at 18 years of age and having life throw constant curve balls your way. Chloe developed, owns and operates Sahara Soul self tanning foam, having built the business from the ground up she understands and knows the hard yards required to start a small business. She shares her story having dealt with multiple family suicides and personal health scares and how her compassion for others has guided her to grow Sahara Soul into the business it is today, with great ambition for the future.