Really Good Conversations
In our hyperconnected world, it feels like we are becoming more disconnected than ever, so we are on a mission to bring people together through conversation. Welcome to 'The Really Good Conversations Podcast', where we delve into the minds of the wonderful people and businesses we have met in the processes of launching our card game. We will be uncovering their secrets, learning about their biggest mistakes, and sharing the key lessons they have taken from it all. So, if you're looking for an engaging chinwag mixed with business insights and a good pinch of fun, you're in the right...
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Why Smart People Still Get Scammed
<h2 >Summary</h2> <p >Scams are no longer just about dodgy messages or obvious red flags. In this episode, Amy talks to scam investigator Kylee Dennis about the human side of online deception; how trust gets built, why loneliness can make people more vulnerable, and how AI is changing what feels believable online.</p> <p >From romance scams to voice cloning, this is a timely conversation about manipulation, digital safety and the conversations families need to be having now.</p> <p > </p> <p> </p> <h2 >Overview</h2> <p >Kylee Dennis is the founder of Two Face Investigations and Scam Prevention Au...
How Maku Fenaroli Quit Finance & Built an Art-led Fashion Brand
Summary <p >Maku Fenaroli went from a career in finance to building Maku The Label — an art-led fashion brand from Melbourne that scaled fast and forced her to back herself sooner than expected. </p> <p >In this episode, we talk about the real tipping points, the behind-the-scenes challenges of rapid growth, and what it takes to turn creativity into a sustainable business.</p> Guest <p >Maku Fenaroli is the founder and creative force behind Maku The Label, an art-led fashion brand known for bold, wearable designs. With a background in teaching and finance, Maku now combines hand-made creativity with modern e...
What Happens After a $47M Exit? Phillip Di Bella on What Success Really Is
Summary <p >Phillip Di Bella built one of Australia's most successful coffee businesses, and sold it for $47 million. In this episode, we find what it actually felt like the day after he sold, how his definition of success has changed over the years, and what the next generation needs to hear about work and leadership. </p> <p >This isn't just a story about building and selling a business, it's about what success really costs, and what's actually worth chasing.</p> Guest <p >Phillip Di Bella is an Australian entrepreneur and founder of Di Bella Coffee and The Coffee Commune. He...
Why Things Feel F*cked Right Now & What We Can Do About It
Summary <p >What happens when you realise the life you've built no longer fits? </p> <p >In this episode, Andrew Sloan shares the story behind his book Why Things Feel F*cked and the personal reinvention that followed.</p> <p >From ending a long-term relationship to taking his work on the road, Andrew explores why so many of us feel stretched, stuck or overwhelmed and why better conversations might be the way through. </p> <p >We talk about nervous systems, leadership, perfectionism and the quiet power of human connection.</p> Guest <p >Andrew Sloan is an integrated psychotherapist and leadership...
Reclaiming Joy: Why Fun Matters for Women After 35
Summary <p >When was the last time you had a night out that felt completely worth it?</p> <p >In this episode, Amy is joined by 'The Jodie's', Jodie Whelan and Jodie de Vries, founders of House of Zim; a women-only events concept redefining what a great night out looks like for women over 35.</p> Guest <p>Jodie Whelan and Jodie de Vries are co-founders of House of Zim, a Sydney-based women-only events concept designed for women over 35.</p> <p>With backgrounds in brand and marketing, they've combined strategic thinking with lived experience to create thoughtfully curated, early-evening dance events...
Intimacy, Desire and the Conversations Couples Avoid
Summary <p >In this episode, Amy is joined by Isiah McKimmie to talk about intimacy, desire and the conversations couples often avoid. They explore why desire changes over time, how comparison and unrealistic expectations create pressure, and why focusing on what gets in the way of connection can be more helpful than trying to "do more".</p> Guest Isiah McKimmie is a clinical sexologist and relationship therapist who works with individuals and couples around intimacy, desire and connection. Overview <p >With Valentine's Day approaching, this conversation looks beyond the romance and into the realities of long-term relationships; the conversations we...
"If you came with a warning label, what would it say?"
<p>In 2025 Amy spoke to a range of amazing guests from across around the world - including UK, US, Cyprus & Australia! </p> <p>This fun episode is a snapshot of the responses our guests gave when asked the question "If you came with a warning label, what would it say?"</p> <p>This question always gets a laugh. Ask it to someone in your life and see what conversations spark</p> <p>Check out all our guests from 2025 and join us in 2026 for more Really Good Conversations. </p>
Rewriting Your Story: How to Build Confidence
<p >In this episode, Amy is joined once again by former Sportsgirl and Sussan CEO, award-winning leader, mentor, speaker and author, Colleen Callander.</p> <p >Colleen kicked off our 2025 guest line-up with "From Shop Floor to CEO: Burnout, Boundaries & Bold Leadership", and now we've come full circle as she returns to close out the year and explore the theme of confidence from her new book, The Power of Confidence.</p> <p >Amy begins by asking Colleen how her year has unfolded since their January conversation, and what tips she has for avoiding the end-of-year panic if we didn't achieve everything...
Freedom, Sacrifice, and Starting Again
<p >What does it take to chase freedom, survive the sacrifices, and rebuild a life on your own terms?</p> <p >In this episode, Amy sits down with award-winning entrepreneur and bestselling author Tina Tower, founder of Her Empire Builder, to unpack the truth behind ambition, reinvention, and the pursuit of freedom.</p> <p >Tina shares her journey from launching a tutoring centre at 20 years old to building a franchise before realising that success had come at a cost. She opens up about the years of missing bedtimes, the burnout that followed, and the decision to sell it all in...
The Lost Art of Thinking for Ourselves
<p >Have we forgotten how to think for ourselves?</p> <p >In this episode, Amy speaks with critical thinking and human skills expert, speaker and author Bethan Winn, whose book The Human Edge: Critical Thinking in the Age of AI explores how we can reclaim the essential skills that make us human - curiosity, courage, creativity and conversation.</p> <p >Bethan shares her journey from teaching in London to moving to Perth, Australia, and building a business that helps people think more clearly and confidently. </p> <p >A health scare became her career turning point, leading to a keen interest i...
