Episodes

What if you wanted to build a career in construction as an Engineer but you were told you were not good enough at maths? What does it mean to be a female leader on a construction site leading some of the countries largest infrastructure projects? Join us in this inspiring episode of "Building Doors" as we dive into the career journey of Yasmin Edlin. Yasmine is a highly accomplished Senior Project Engineer currently delivering Cross River Rail with CPB Contractors. Yasmine has developed her c...

Maybe that's the legacy that I want to leave is everyone on the planet loves themselves. 1% more believes in themselves a little bit more because we are all beautiful and amazing and awesome. We're all different, but I think we're all awesome in our own way. Paula Edwards- Moffatt Join us in this inspiring episode of "Building Doors" as we dive into the career journey of the innovative and inherently curious founder and leader of the new MedTech start-up Bobbyn. Paula talks us through her jour...

The most important one is to be willing to change course. Sometimes the best laid plans will get changed and it'll be through no fault of your own. Having the ability to remember that and don't get too stuck in only one way of getting to the end is important. Kylie Sprott Join us in this inspiring episode of "Building Doors" as we dive into the diverse and global career journey of Kylie who shares her thoughts on the gender pay gap, challenging the status quo and leading a career filled founded ...

I think when you have enough chesticles, as I call it, to go and start a business, you really have to back yourself. And I think even if people tell you you can't, you sort of go to bed at night thinking, "Have I gone crazy? But let's go for it. Julie Castle Join us in this inspiring episode of "Building Doors" as we dive into the incredible journey of Julie Castle, the founder of Struber, a leading professional services consultancy in Australia. Discover how Julie's determination, passion for...

We're not always going to feel amazing, but it is about always just self-reflecting and thinking about the 17-year-old girl that was down and out, homeless, couldn't afford to eat, who just always dreamed of being an Australian champion and having her own house and having an established family and a good coach. I have all those things now. Marissa Williamson Pohlman. Marissa Williamson Pohlman, is a proud Ngarrindjeri with strong family connections to Quandamooka, Yeidji, Wurundjeri and Woiwurr...

Don’t believe what people tell you when they’re trying to tell you who you are. Put your hand up and go for it and believe in yourself. Don’t listen to other people. It can be the worst thing you do. Amanda Rose. Launching a business is no easy task and in this episode we speak to Amanda Rose who is one of the experts in this area and the original #bosslady herself. Founder of six businesses, Australia’s foremost strategic connector, professional development trainer, business consultant & keyn...

Having recently received the prestigious title of 'Entrepreneur Woman of the Year' and being nominated as a finalist for the ‘Queenslander of the Year’ award, Founding Director of TSR Property Solutions, Tamika Smith, continues to defy norms in a traditionally male-dominated industry, shattering glass ceilings to prove that gender is not a limitation when it comes to driving social change. For years, the construction sector has exhibited a significant gender disparity, with men occupying the ma...

From firefighter through to founding and running a business as a mortgage broker- Nikki has always been about challenging the status quo. Refusing to stay in her lane or in careers that don’t fulfil her, Nikki has built a career on disrupting markets and following her true passion. Don’t tell Nikki it can’t be done without expecting her to show you how it can be. Nikki is not your average broker. Having previously worked as a firefighter, she understands the challenges of earning respect in a...

Imagine if your most challenging journey became a mission that would change the world... Penelope Twemlow made a huge life shift building a career after the Navy. While, publicly, Penelope did all she could to keep it together. Privately, she was fighting a battle that no one knew anything about. In a candid conversation with our host Lauren, Penelope shares her remarkable journey from joining the Navy, to fighting a war behind closed doors, to today where she encourages women to reclaim their...

Margie Warrell is the founder of Brave, a coaching and consulting firm dedicated to helping people live with courage. She is a renowned international speaker, author, leadership coach, and an active philanthropist. Margie has written several books, including Find Your Brave, and Stop Playing Safe. In this episode, Margie discusses how she was able to build doors in her own life and shares how she maintains a resilient mind through imposter syndrome. She also talks about navigating life as a mum...

Byron Dempsey is the founder of the Driven Young Podcast, a platform that helps educate and inspire the younger generation around entrepreneurship and practical life skills. Byron’s vision is to establish programs and communities worldwide, fostering environments where young people can engage and support one another. In this episode Byron: Shares his journey and how he came to start his podcast. Talks about being grateful for the privilege we have in life, especially as Australians. Discusse...

Ian Davies is the founder of Shoreline Business Group. Shoreline creates tailored, effective, and proven management solutions to help business owners unlock wealth in their businesses. A financial expert with extensive experience in management accounting, treasury, compliance, and business development. He has held senior finance roles for 25 years at James Hardie Industries and previously at Boral Australian Gypsum Limited. In this episode, Ian discusses the importance of values in business and...

Lisa Bourke is the founder of Content Hive, a top Aussie content marketing agency. With a muti-million dollar brand experience, she's the digital mastermind behind award-winning campaigns that rocked the nation. In this episode, Lisa shares her experience of building a successful business overcoming personal obstacles, dealing with grief and leading remote teams to achieve success. You can connect with Lisa on LinkedIn or at her website www.lisabourke.com.au About your host: Lauren Karan, Dir...

Trevor Hall is an experienced executive in the infrastructure and construction industry, with over three decades of experience under his hard hat. He has led a wide range of projects in Australia, including roads, bridges, water facilities, rail, hospitals, correction facilities, tunnels, and energy projects. Trevor's passion for developing amazing teams led him to start his own business, HC Energy. HC Energy is focused on renewable energy, a crucial market for Australia's quality of life. In t...

Jezey and Matt are the co-founders of the Wolf Pack Health and Wellness. They are dedicated to helping people reconnect with the earth, each other and themselves. The wellness ranch spread over 21 acres just west of Brisbane offers country escapes, NDIS respite stays, wellness events and private counselling and development. The ranch is a hub for peace, relaxation, enlightened moments, and optimised living. When covid hit, being in nature surrounded by animals made life easier for Jezey and he...

Loren Hickey is the Pre-Contracts Manager for John Holland’s Infrastructure and Major Project Divisions. With degrees in Civil Engineering, Marketing and Public Relations, Loren has close to 15 years of experience in the construction industry and has recently commenced her Master of Construction Law at the University of Melbourne. She is the Deputy Chair of the Infrastructure Association of Queensland, member of the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland and a member of the National Asso...

Greg Layton discusses the importance of pursuing personal development and the power of building a deeper understanding of one’s psyche for a world-class performance. Greg Layton is the founder of Chief Maker, host of the Inner Chief Podcast and an Executive Coach specialising in helping CEOs and Executive Teams lead turnarounds and transformation. Greg recommends knowing and embracing your shadow self which he sees as an opportunity to learn more about yourself and grow from it. Greg outlines...

Elizabeth McIntyre is the current Group CEO for Think Brick Australia, the Concrete Masonry Association of Australia, and the Australian Roofing Tile Association. Elizabeth believes being a great leader requires having self belief in your ability to overcome challenges, taking risks and holding yourself accountable. She recalls how pursuing her interest and curiosity guided her career decisions. For any aspiring young professional, she shares her approach to building a successful career which...

Sacha Cornford is a Director and COO with over 20 years’ experience in the construction industry and shares the importance of self-awareness to building a successful business and a happy life.

Alison Mirams is the CEO of a successful construction company and shares how she has been disrupting the male dominated space to help attract and retain women.

Cathy Sanders is an advocate for building career pathways and shares how you can do what you love.

Sonia McDonald has been named as one of the Top 250 Influential Women In The World. In this episode of Building Doors, Sonia shares her story and her view on the future of leadership.

with Tanya Meessmann

With Sean Donald