In this episode, I interview Sven Almenning - Founder of The Speakeasy Group. With a background bartending around the world, Sven founded Australia's largest industry consultancy firm, Behind Bars, for nine years. He then founded Speakeasy Group, a high-end boutique hospitality company with 8 venues across Melbourne and Sydney.

Throughout the episode, Sven highlights the value of creating meaningful experiences through human interactions, especially in an era where people are increasingly reliant on technology. He also talks about the importance of strong business partnerships in fostering growth within a challenging industry.

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In this episode, I interview Chris Poulter - Founder and CEO of OSINT Combine. After more than a decade of experience in the Australian Defence Force, Chris founded the company in 2019. Since then, the veteran-operated business has grown into a global provider of open-source intelligence software, serving clients in more than 20 countries.

Throughout the episode, Chris discusses his military career, highlighting how it profoundly shaped his character and his perspective on the world. He shares how OSINT Combine supports critical operations including counter terrorism and counter human trafficking efforts. Chris also talks about the evolving role of AI, discussing both the opportunities and threats to the intelligence landscape.

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In this episode, I interview Diana Williams - Founder of Fernwood Fitness. Driven by her love of strength training, Diana opened Australia's first women-only gym in 1989. Today, Fernwood has grown to more than 70 clubs nationwide, supporting over 90,000 Australian women.

Throughout the episode, Diana reflects on her decision to franchise and the rapid growth and publicity that came with launching a women-only gym. She discusses her leadership style, how the fitness industry has evolved over the past 40 years, and the ways that she's adapted to both the market and women’s needs and how they've changed.

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