Young Alumni: Recent Episodes
Young Alumni
Talks4Change is a podcast series created, hosted and narrated by Curtin young alumni.
This podcast series celebrates and shares the journey of young Curtin graduates who are inspiring social change within the community. Follow us on LinkedIn: @CurtinYoungAlumni Email us: youngalumni@curtin.edu.au Visit our website: curtin.edu/youngalumni 2021 host: Sam Panickar – Bachelor of Commerce (Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management and Marketing), 2014 2021 editor: Apurva Gupta Backing Music: Ikson - Hey (Official), https://www.iksonmusic.com, played at 00:00-00:32 & 24:10-24:35
Have you ever felt you don't know enough to pursue a goal? Maybe you've been unsure about your ideas or experience. Jess Clark, Graphic Designer at Optus Stadium and Brand Manager for her family owned and operated business Treerings, wants you to know - "it's OK to ask for help".
In this #Talks4Change podcast episode, we'll hear about Jess' journey from not getting enough marks for her desired course, to her now budding career telling the stories of Perth's largest sport and entertainment venue - Optus Stadium. Plus, how Jess juggles multiple hats at Treerings. Treerings is a natural compact fertiliser designed to slowly breakdown into the soil – meaning gardeners only need to fertilise their garden once per year!
You'll hear:
🌱 How the idea for Treerings sprouted in Jess' Dad's backyard while shovelling horse manure
💡 How an innovation competition gave Jess' family the confidence they needed to kickstart their business
🏈How Jess helped prepare Optus Stadium to host the Dreamtime Game within only 5 days
✋How Jess built her confidence by reaching out to a mentor and remembering to keep things into perspective
Hosted by Mikayla Lenzo | Edited by Abbey Cullen
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Backing Music: Ikson - Hey (Official), https://www.iksonmusic.com
Join us for this month's #Talks4Change podcast episode with the CEO of Diag-Nose Medical, Eldin Rostom.
Hear about the innovative way Diag-Nose Medical are seeking to address antibiotic resistance, one of the biggest growing threats to global health.
Join us for this month's #Talks4Change podcast episode with Elissa Glorie, one of the founders of 'Moja'.
Moja is a clothing brand, here to make good hygiene a reality for everyone. Hear from Elissa about how Moja is breaking barriers and creating long-lasting impacts, starting with underwear.
Join us for this month's #Talks4Change podcast episode with two founders of the social start-up enterprise, the Fibre Economy - Claudi Janse van Rensburg and Molly Ryan.
Hear these innovative Curtin young alumni talk about their goals to create a circular economy through fashion, and all things sustainable fashion.
2021's first Talks4Change episode with Emily Regan, a Curtin University Bachelor of Nursing Graduate.
In this episode Emily talks about her experience working with COVID-19 in a busy London hospital's Emergency Department.
In the final episode for the year 2020, our host Milan Mathew talks to Curtin graduate Marcus Wong - a humanitarian filmmaker and photographer who works with grassroot NGOs to help them tell their stories through visual storytelling. Marcus’s work has taken him to Uganda, Ethiopia, Bangladesh and to rural Australian communities. Marcus is the recipient of the Young Achievement Award at the 2020 Alumni Achievement Awards.
Edited by Charlotte Saxon
Want to hear more from our young alumni community? Make sure to click subscribe and if you want to be involved or know someone you think should be featured in an episode of #Talks4Change? Send an email to our YAAB Program Coordinator at youngalumni@curtin.edu.au.
Backing Music: Ikson - New Day, Video Link: https://youtu.be/cVA-9JHwbFY
In this episode of #Talks4Change, our host Milan Mathew talks to Curtin graduate Jordina Quain - a passionate Sexuality and Relationships Educator, and the Founder/President of Regional Youth Leadership Development (RYLD) and also former co-President of the Curtin Young Alumni Advisory Board. Jordina has taken part in leadership development programs both locally and internationally including as an Australian representative and Assistant National leader on the Ship for World Youth Leaders.
Podcast edited by Charlotte Saxon
In this episode of #Talks4Change, our host Milan Mathew talks to Curtin graduate Abdullahi Alim – a leader of the World Economic Forum’s network of emerging young leaders across Africa and the Middle East. Abdullahi works with thousands of young changemakers in their formative years in areas including education equity, peace and governance, and climate action. He was also the WA Young Australian of the Year and a recipient of the Young Leaders Award by Queen Elizabeth.
Podcast edited by Charlotte Saxon.
In this episode of #Talks4Change, our host Milan Mathew talks to Curtin graduate Samreid Manez - the CEO of an EduTech start-up called ManezCo. Samreid graduated from Curtin with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Geology, but instead of pursuing a career in the mining industry, he found a passion for education. Based here in Perth, his team have been working hard to create a modern educational platform for school students to utilise personal and ubiquitous learning.
In this episode of #Talks4Change, our host Milan Mathew talks to Curtin graduates Mary Bocarro and Janelle Sullivan – innovators, entrepreneurs and environmentalists. Together, Mary and Janelle have recognised the potential opportunity of utilising the huge amount of wasted mangoes in Australia and decided to start their own initiative called ‘The Mango Project’. The main objective of the business is to repurpose wasted fruit into skincare products, or as they like to call it, “wasteful to tasteful”.
Find out more about the Mango Project here -https://www.themangoproject.com.au
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Guests: Mary Bocarro and Janelle Sullivan
Host: Milan Mathew
Edited by Charlotte Saxon
Backing Music: Ikson - New Day, Video Link: https://youtu.be/cVA-9JHwbFY
In this episode of #Talks4Change, our host Milan Mathew talks to Curtin graduate Verity Williams - a Project Engineer at Arup Australia who was honoured with the Young Professionals Award from Roads Australia in 2019 for demonstrating 'promise, passion and pursuit'. Verity has a unique brand of dedication and enthusiasm which is evident through her breadth of engagement with industry and community initiatives and consistent championing for the development of fellow young professionals.
Want to hear more from our young alumni community? Make sure to click subscribe and if you want to be involved or know someone you think should be featured in an episode of #Talks4Change? Send an email to our YAAB Program Coordinator at youngalumni@curtin.edu.au.
Special Guest: Verity Williams
MC: Milan Mathew
Edited by Charlotte Saxon
Backing Music: Ikson - New Day, Video Link: https://youtu.be/cVA-9JHwbFY
In this episode of #Talks4Change, our new host Milan Mathew talks to Curtin graduate Danielle Kettlewell - an Olympian, Author, Speaker and Coach. Post retirement from synchronised swimming after 18 years and a career that was spread over an Olympic Games & 3 World Championships, Danielle set out on achieving her next dream of sharing her inspirational story and message with the world through her book “The Unlikely Olympian”. She now lives in Bali as a digital nomad putting her Curtin Internet Communications Degree to good use as she spreads her message with the world through podcasts, coaching and group online programs.
Want to hear more from our young alumni community? Make sure to click subscribe and if you want to be involved or know someone you think should be featured in an episode of #Talks4Change? Send an email to our YAAB Program Coordinator at youngalumni@curtin.edu.au.
Special Guest: Danielle Kettlewell
MC: Milan Mathew
Edited by Charlotte Saxon
Backing Music: Ikson - New Day, Video Link: https://youtu.be/cVA-9JHwbFY
In this episode of #Talks4Change, our host Kat Penno speaks to Curtin graduate Nick Maisey who studied a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. Since graduating, Nick has gone on to become a social entrepreneur, community builder, values-based leader and all-round great community contributor. In 2010, Nick co-founded social enterprise Befriend which sparks inclusive and connected communities, and helps people in Perth connect with one another.
Want to hear more from our young alumni community? Make sure to click subscribe and if you want to be involved or know someone you think should be featured in an episode of #Talks4Change? Send an email to our YAAB Program Coordinator at youngalumni@curtin.edu.au.
Special Guest: Nick Maisey
MC: Kat Penno
Edited by young alumni Charlotte Saxon.
Backing Music: Ikson - New Day, Video Link: https://youtu.be/cVA-9JHwbFY
In this episode of #Talks4Change, our new host and YAAB Program Coordinator Kat Penno speaks to Curtin graduate Ziad Zammar, a co-founder and creator of The Hummus Club in Perth. Ziad studied engineering at Curtin but his career has taken a very different path. Ziad’s passion for food, people and networking, lead him and his co-founder to explore and modernise Middle Eastern food and perceptions. The Hummus Club encapsulates and expresses a modern, fresh take on the Middle East and its food, culture and how we view it in the Western World.
Want to hear more from our young alumni community? Make sure to click subscribe and if you want to be involved or know someone you think should be featured in an episode of #Talks4Change? Send an email to our Program Coordinator Kat Penno at youngalumni@curtin.edu.au
Special Guest: Ziad Zammer
MC: Kat Penno
Edited by young alumni Charlotte Saxon.
Backing Music: Ikson - New Day, Video Link: https://youtu.be/cVA-9JHwbFY
In this episode of #Talks4Change, our host Barbara Lung joins international entrepreneur and social change maker, Marco Feelisch in Helsinki, Finland. Named on the 2019 Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list, this humble, passionate and delightfully positive Bachelor of Commerce graduate discusses his consciously crafted high-quality leather bags company, Buckle & Seam, and how three per cent of revenue is donated to schooling costs in Karachi, Pakistan – the town where the company was first conceptualised.
Want to hear more from our young alumni community? Make sure to click subscribe and if you want to be involved or know someone you think should be featured in an episode of #Talks4Change? Send an email to our Program Coordinator Kat Penno at youngalumni@curtin.edu.au
Special Guest: Marco Feelisch
MC: Barbara Lung
Edited by young alumni Charlotte Saxon.
Backing Music: Ikson - New Day, Video Link: https://youtu.be/cVA-9JHwbFY
In this episode of #Talks4Change, host Luke Webster is back! This month he's speaking with Curtin graduate Pia Munindradasa. Pia studied fashion at Curtin, but her career has taken a very different path. Her passion and experience has lead her to work within higher education, social justice, and community and equity engagement. She is passionate about people and finding sustainable solutions to local issues. Pia has created and been involved with many life-changing initiatives including pioneering new opportunities for people in prison to access higher education as a form of rehabilitation and personal growth. She currently works as a Project Coordinator as part of Curtin's AHEAD team and is also a globally accredited coach, and the Founding Director the coaching consultancy, HelloSpark.
Want to hear more from our young alumni community? Make sure to click subscribe and if you want to be involved or know someone you think should be featured in an episode of #Talks4Change? Send an email to our program coordinator Cameron at youngalumni@curtin.edu.au
Special Guest: Pia Munindradasa
MC: Luke Webster
In this episode of #Talks4Change, our host Erika Beazley sits down with Meera Jane Navaratnam
In this episode of #Talks4Change our host Sarah sits down with Darwin based business founder, comedian and young alumni Amy Hetherington. We hear more about Amy's journey since graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) in 2012 and what advice she has to share with us all.
Want to hear more from our young alumni community? Make sure to click subscribe and if you want to be involved or know someone you think should be featured in an episode of #Talks4Change? Send an email to our program coordinator Taylor at youngalumni@curtin.edu.au
Special Guest: Amy Hetherington MC: Sarah Mullen
Introduced by Jessica Morrison, Strategic Communications at Curtin University Produced by Taylor Clark, Program Coordinator Young Alumni Advisory Board
Edited by young alumni Isaac Mead.
Backing Music: Ikson - New Day, Video Link: https://youtu.be/cVA-9JHwbFY
In this episode of #Talks4Change our host Tina sits down with the founder of ‘PURRTH Cat Cafe’, architect and Young Alumni Christopher Mewburn. We hear more about Christopher's journey since graduating with a B.As. (Architectural Science) in 2012, followed by an M.Arch. in 2015 and how he overcame challenges in order to kick-start his own business.
Want to hear more from our young alumni community? Make sure to click subscribe and if you want to be involved or know someone you think should be featured in an episode of #Talks4Change? Send an email to our program coordinator Taylor at youngalumni@curtin.edu.au
Special Guest: Christopher Mewburn MC: Tina McLoughlin
Introduced by Jessica Morrison, Strategic Communications at Curtin University. ______ Produced by Taylor Clark, Program Coordinator Young Alumni Advisory Board
Edited by young alumni Isaac Mead.
Backing Music: Ikson - New Day, Video Link: https://youtu.be/cVA-9JHwbFY
Special Edition Episode!
Audio from the Leadership Breakfast with Founder and CEO of melanomaWA and Young Alumni, Clinton Heal.
MC: Jordina Quain
Introduced by Jessica Morrison, Strategic Communications at Curtin University.
Edited by young alumni Isaac Mead.
Backing Music: Ikson - New Day, Video Link: https://youtu.be/cVA-9JHwbFY
In this episode of #Talks4Change our host Tina sits down with Social Worker, Human Rights Advocate and PhD Student Rebecca Gorjy. We hear more about Rebecca’s journey since graduating from a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) in 2015 and what drew her to pursue a PhD.
Want to hear more from our young alumni community? Make sure to click subscribe and if you want to be involved or know someone you think should be featured in an episode of #Talks4Change? Send an email to our program coordinator Taylor at youngalumni@curtin.edu.au
Special Guest: Rebecca Gorjy MC: Tina McLoughlin
Introduced by Jessica Morrison, Strategic Communications at Curtin University Produced and Edited by Taylor Clark, Program Coordinator Young Alumni Advisory Board
Special Thanks to young alumni Isaac Mead; for his assistance in the editing process of this month’s episode.
Backing Music: Ikson - New Day | Video Link: https://youtu.be/cVA-9JHwbFY