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An LGBT+ ally forging her own journey while helping others to forge theirs | Chandler Educational Consulting (Christina Chandler)

Episode 2, #GetChatty Podcast Series 2025 In this episode, I sat down with Christina, founder of Chandler Educational Consulting, to talk about how her independent consultancy helps students from the US and Latin America navigate their journey to Australia or vice versa. As of writing (2025), many LGBT+ communities are in challenging situations, and Australia
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Taking small steps to find your way to your dream, be sure you have a pro to help you see the path clearly | Pink Flamingo Home Loans (Simon Dunn)

Episode 15, #GetChatty About Your Local Businesses, Series 1 Simon started working in the sector in the mid-90s and has since set up Pink Flamingo in 2021. We talked about his journey, his LGBT+ aware approach, aspects that could hint one’s own home may not be as far away as they think, and some tips
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Holiday Special: the power in personal boundaries and self-acceptance | Bent Couch Counselling (Shaun Williams)

Episode 13, #GetChatty About Your Local Businesses, Series 2024 As I went on an unintended hiatus from the overwhelming feeling of news and social media, I revisited my recordings (and also took tech-free breaks), and my interview with Shaun from Bent Couch Counselling went so well that we had unreleased recordings, which seeded the ideation
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A financial advisor that understands LGBT+ nuance; and making an effort now, instead of panicking later | Divergent Wealth (Angelo Baronessa)

Episode 07, #GetChatty About Your Local Businesses, Series 2024 I enjoyed my chat with financial adviser Angelo Baronessa. His spark was ignited by a high school economics teacher who inspired him; after a decade-plus building his expertise in insurance and finance, he started his own business in 2022, Divergent Wealth. He is passionate about helping
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The importance of being open about your mental health, no matter who or how you are | Bent Couch Counselling (Shaun Williams)

Episode 05, #GetChatty About Your Local Businesses, Series 2024 This episode features guest Shaun Williams from Bent Couch Counselling, Shaun’s journey is a great example of self-discovery and transformation. He reinvented himself in his 50s; motivated by his own experiences and his psychologist’s guidance, he created a new beginning and fresh chapter in work and
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Empowering young people to find their spark, and learn something about themselve while doing so | STEMPals (Dr. Jennifer Payne)

Episode 04, #GetChatty About Your Local Businesses, Series 2024 I chatted with Dr Jennifer Payne, a biochemist and molecular biologist who launched STEMPals, a non-profit program designed to connect grades 5 and 6 students with professionals in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) through exchanging hand-written letters. We talked about the program’s impact on students
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As you adapt, collaborate, and roll with the punches, life will take you in unexpected directions | Candy Buffet Company (Marissa Mascaro)

Episode 02, #GetChatty About Your Local Businesses, Series 2024 Marissa is the owner-operator of The Candy Buffet Company, a unique and beautiful business specialising in candy buffets, doughnut walls, and grazing stations. Marissa’s entrepreneurship journey began unexpectedly, from a temporary job application to managing the company to eventually buying the business almost eight years ago.
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