A mental health advocate with an honours in Psychology, and no stranger to the commercial world through her entrepreneurial endeavours, Mel is a sought-after empathetic and inspiring speaker. Mel Yu guides and encourages her community to live a meaningful life through the power of authentic story-telling. The Authentic Me connects powerful stories and life lessons to the ears of listeners by interviewing successful game-changers from all walks of life. Popular guests include Australian influ ...
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Unlocking Potential: The Power of Coaching and Its Benefits | Joel Brown | Ep 42
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Hey guys! This episode was recorded over a year ago in 2023 but it never made it to the podcast live! It's been a wild year and I'm keen on bringing back some episodes and conversations without the pressure of recording one every fortnight. So I will use this platform how I need it and if you check in from time to time, thank-you for your love! Thi…
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How to Grow with Grief after Losing Someone we Love | Katrina Weller | Ep 41
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On this episode, I have special guest (and my ace coaching client!), Katrina Weller - a Grief & Loss Specialist, Speaker and the founder of the Grow with Grief hub. We discussed our experiences with grief and loss, reflecting on the impact it has had on our lives and relationships. We share the duality of emotions, the ongoing waves of grief, and t…
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The Power of Identity and the Difference between Branding and Marketing to Stand out from the Crowd | Matt Purcell | Ep 40
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Matthew John Kyoo Purcell (known professionally as Matt Purcell), is a South Korean-born Australian entrepreneur. Matt Purcell is Australia's leading personal branding expert and the founder of Australia's only verbal self-defence program, Kung Fu. Matt is on a mission to help doers think and thinkers do. I was lucky enough to sit and have a chat w…
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I had a $45 million dollar company in Triangl swimwear and can say, "Money Doesn't Buy Happiness" | Erin Deering | Ep 39
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Erin Deering was looking for a bikini to wear on the beach on a second date with her now ex-partner. Craig Ellis, but couldn’t find anything under $100 that didn’t have Hawaain flowers on it. It was either Zimmerman or Billabong back then with no in-between price tag available for women. Little did she know, she would go on to start a multimillion-…
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Loving the Skin You're In and Taking Up Space | Natasha Heal | Ep 38
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A champion for diversity and loving the skin you’re in; Natasha Heal has taken her every experience in life and turned each into a means of growth, acceptance and self love. With a unique ability to recognise the beauty in all things and people, as well as taking hard lessons in her stride, Natasha is an advocate for alopecia awareness, an internat…
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Failure is Guaranteed on the Path to Success... How to become a Creative Entrepreneur | Carly Söderström | Ep 37
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Welcome back guys! Today I am joined by entrepreneur, photographer, designer, mentor, former cross-fit enthusiast, former controversial public figure in the media, the author of ‘6-figure creative’ but most importantly, down to earth legend whom I have only until recently had the privilege to call a friend, Carly Söderström. Carly is a straight sho…
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20 years of friendship: From drinking and partying to health and wellness; from uncertainty to starting a business | Jess Jackson | Ep 36
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Today's wholesome chat is with my high school friend, Jess Jackson (IG: @jessinbondi who I went to Mordialloc College with between 2003-2008! Jess is the founder of health and wellness brand, Australian Made Bio Cellulose Sheet Masks, @goodlivingonly_. She is also a certified meditation teacher who aims to share content to inspire not tire so you'r…
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How we met, how we grow, and how we compliment each other. What works for us! | Jordan Consoli | Ep 35
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How important is it to have a loving and supportive partner? For me, it is the MOST important aspect to ensure I maintain wellness, peak performance and dedication to building my life, my career and my health. It's all very much dedicated to this man here I share the mic with today... my partner, Jordan Consoli! To everyone that has been with me th…
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Get to know me through my housemate! Identity, Relationships & Freelancing | Beza Mickan-White | Ep 34
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We are diving in deep here bringing my housemate into the mix! It's been a year of living with Jordan and Beza in my life so what better way to get to know me further and deeper than having her on the show! Beza is an incredible media personality, MC, host and fashion model. She is a freelancer in the creative community and really helps us all give…
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The Return Show! The Power of Discipline and Consistency in Building Successful Habits | Mel Yu | Ep 33
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Helloooooo world! I am back after a year and a half from this podcast, The Authentic Me! Life's been busy and when we don't remain consistent and disciplined, things fall off the band wagon... so vola! Nevertheless, I am keen to put energy back into this show to bring you insightful and authentic stories and ideas. This week, I touch on both discip…
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The Confidence Queen – Lessons to Teach our Daughters | Shani Chantel | Ep 32
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WOW! This conversation was SO, SO, SO Powerful! Shani gets down and vulnerable, openly discussing parenthood, finding confidence even through suicidal thoughts and severe moments of depression and sadness. We both cry in this ep!!! So much love for this gal! If something you hear in this conversation causes heightened emotions within you, please, p…
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Mental Health is your Own Responsibility – Showing up with Jake O’Brien | Ep 31
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Quick one! So sorry for the internet stuffing up our conversation a couple of times during this audio. I hope you can be patient and get through the little cracks in conversation to listen to Jake's very important message! Jake is an absolute legend and I was so proud to be able to have this chat with him. Jake is bloody real, nothing else to say! …
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A powerhouse woman born without hands and feet is leading the way in empowerment | Vanessa Calafiore | Ep 30
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If she can do it - you can too! Living in Melbourne, Vanessa is a motivational speaker, body builder, sponsored athlete, and a women empowerment leader. Vanessa Calafiore was born with a genetic-disability of having no hands or feet. Growing up, Vanessa also lived through abuse which then caused PTSD, an eating disorder and depression. Join us on t…
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Why you are the way that you are: Anxiety, Attachment Theory and Trauma | Natasa Adamovic | Ep 29
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Natasa Adamovic is a mental health support worker specialising in psychosocial recovery. She manages clients who live with a chronic mental illness ranging from depression, anxiety, autism, OCD to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Tash credits this work to her own lived experience with anxiety to transform and best support her client. With a Grad…
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Never Give Up Hope – A 23-year old Young Suicide Survivor Amputee | Lauren McDonough | Ep 28
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SUICIDE TRIGGER WARNING: If you, or anyone you care for, is in need of professional support, please reach out to Lifeline by phone on 13 11 14 (24 hours a day) or message a Lifeline Crisis Supporter on 0477 13 11 14 (6pm – midnight every night). Lauren McDonough suffered from depression since she was 13. In 2017, when Lauren was just 19, her mental…
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The Journey to Being True to Yourself: Making Time for Our Inner Work | Yollana Shore | Ep 27
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Yollana has worked 20+ years in helping founders, executives, entrepreneurs, and individuals to embody their true leadership potential. She uses an approach that is authentic, insightful, supportive and focused on success. Her goal is to understand your leadership goals and context, and how she can add value to your leadership journey. We dive deep…
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The chapters of our lives - Introducing my little sister | Michelle Yu | Ep 26
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My sister (currently 22 years old) speaks with so much wisdom, so much understanding of self-development and so much awareness! I loved spending this time with my sister and our ability to have these vulnerable, honest and deep conversations. Hear her side of the view within our family dynamics, what it was like for growing up with a broken family …
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What is Shadow Work and How to Heal your Inner Trauma | Mel Yu | Ep 25
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Arggghh Shadow Work! What is it? Despite it sounding like some dark, superstitious, witchy stuff - this is actually a form of deep therapeutic work in psychological and spiritual practices. to assist in healing and integrating all parts of you so you can live a full, whole and meaningful life. If you struggle with relationships, especially the one …
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THAT GIRL IS CONFIDENT! A conversation between two boss ladies and how you can be one too! | Jada Perfect | Ep 24
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Today’s special boss lady, goes by the name of Jada Perfect. Jada is the founder of the women’s social networking community called Boss Lady Events. The platform and community brings together like-minded women in small business to empower, inspire and educate one another through her coaching programs, educational workshops and social events. Jada a…
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Men’s Mental Health Week: Listen to this if you feel stuck or numb and can’t find the words | Mel Yu | Ep 23
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode has discussions around suicide. This week I am back with an episode of my own lived experience and journey through mental health, belonging and losing my late partner to suicide. Between June 14th and June 20th, it is Men’s Mental Health Week in Australia. In most countries around the world, men’s mental health is gene…
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How to Find Yourself in a Lasting Relationship | Mel Yu | Ep 22
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And she is back!!! I guess there are some small perks to Victorian Lockdown 4.50 because with the forced change of pace, I am able to revisit some of these creative passions of mine - PODCASTING! Sorry it's taken me so long to jump back into the podcasting game and I am thrilled to continue to be able to serve on this journey! Let's do it. Kicking …
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Taking off my mask: How COVID-19 ALMOST broke me! | Mel Yu | Ep 21
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I'M BACCCCCK! After a week M.I.A (Missing in Action) on the podcasting front, I have been busy gearing back up for work, events, coaching and consultancy work! It has been a wild month but I am so grateful to officially launch Season 2 of The Authentic Me podcast with this short episode of where I am at - and how I got here. On this episode, I dive…
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Brain health is sexy! How to wrangle in your vulnerability and have meaningful conversations around mental health and suicide | Matt Runnalls | Ep 20
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Hi everyone and welcome back to the FINAL episode of SEASON 1 on the Authentic Me Podcast. The past 20 weeks has been a crazy journey to say the least, I wanted to take this time to thank you all for tuning in and listening to the incredible, authentic stories of each special guest. What’s next in store for Season 2? I’m not going anywhere! Expect …
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Becoming a life coach, how to build an empowering community and accepting YOU ARE ENOUGH! | Laura Grady | Ep 19
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I LOVED THIS ONE! Two women out to empower as many other lives for the time that we are here, I felt this conversation deep into my heart, bones and core. Laura Grady is a female empowerment coach and meditation teacher helping women align with their inner selves. She swears, she's brutally honest and she is full of knowledge-bombs! You're in for a…
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All things Melbourne Street Culture and the journey of Prahran Summer Jam | Daniel Ella and Eamon Larmon-Ripon | Ep 18
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Welcome back to this week’s episode of Authentic Me. I feel like I have saved this epic Melbourne hometown conversation until the near end of Season 1 of this Podcast. (Season 1 is going to wrap up at Episode 20 with an all-new structure for Season 2 - so thank you everyone for joining me on this journey so far!) *** Prahran Summer Jam (PSJ) is Aus…
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Managing Stress with Yoga, Gut Health and Mindset Hacks for Life! | Evie Kay | Ep 17
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Evie is a Canberra-based Asian Australian who is passionate about health, wellness and all things conscious living. A yoga teacher in many of Canberra’s wellness studios by dawn, a mergers & acquisitions lawyer throughout the day, and in between until dusk, she somehow finds time as a wellness blogger for online lifestyle hub, The Fashion Vault as …
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A Fashion Icon, Australian DJ and Senior Clinical Pharmacist All in One: How to Fully Show Up in Life | DJ Perri Lee | Ep 16
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Welcome back to an all-new episode of The Authentic Me where today’s special guest is an absolute incredible lady and 10 out of 10 boss babe! I had so much fun with this one, there were loads of laughs and giggles between! Naomi goes by the name Perri Lee. Perri Lee is an Australian DJ who has performed at Rod Laver Arena, FOX FM Rooftop and some o…
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How to BLOOM into the Best Version of Yourself! Mindfulness, Honesty and Understanding Energy | Molly Jane | Ep 15
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Co-founder of one of the top-rated wellness apps, BLOOM, Molly Jane’s purpose is to help people bloom into the best versions of themselves! We get stuck right into it and chat all things wellness, acceptance and spirituality with plenty of laughter in between! This episode is also available on YouTube for all you visual learners! Check it out here:…
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Peak Performance Mindset and How to be Relentlessly Obsessed with your Passion | Tim Speirs | Ep 14
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Episode 14, I am absolutely stoked to have had this EPIC conversation with Melbourne Peak Performance Coach, Tim Speirs. Never having met Tim, we connected on social media (love those DM's!) and after an initial phone call, I was super excited to have him on as a guest and pick his brain! He has an incredible story and now helps many people around …
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The hustle behind Australian Streetwear: How to build & grow a fashion brand | Zane Marshall | Ep 13
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This episode I got to dive deep into the mind of the creative director of Iconic Streetwear Fashion brand - Emperor Apparel. This man's name is ZANE MARSHALL and he is absolutely brilliant and passionate with his approach to life and business. We got to unpack the real hustle and determination it requires to build an iconic movement and culture wit…
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Raising Human Consciousness, Self-Awareness and Mindfulness | Carlo Cirillo | Ep 12
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This conversation is EPIC because it's the MEL AND CARLO SHOW haha. I feel like we always have very deep and epic conversations every time we hang out so it made sense to share this man's wisdom and insight to you all! Carlo is a mentor on how to become spiritually aligned and how to also thrive in your day-to-day modern life. Carlo is a Keynote Sp…
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A Body does NOT Define You, Removing Toxic Body Shame and Judgment | Lauren Minicozzi | Ep 11
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This week I got to chat with my dear friend, the self-love queen, Lauren Minicozzi. Lauren has struggled with Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Depression, Anorexia, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and as a repercussion is currently battling an undefined chronic illness known as Lymes. Through her own incredible healing, it led her to writing about her journey …
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Stage 4 Lockdown: Wine and Chit Chats with my Roomie | Mia Vassallo | Ep 10
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IT'S THE BIG EPISODE 10 GUYS!!! I am so excited that I’ve made it to the double digits in the podcasting world, so a BIG THANK-YOU to you guys for tuning in and giving me your precious time! Being the big 10th episode, and celebrating all the small wins, I thought it would be the most perfect opportunity to make this episode a little bit different …
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Emotional Trauma, Unlearning Negative Thought Patterns and Understanding Relationships | Dean Blankfield | Ep 9
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Could this conversation be my best work yet on the podcast? I LOVED this chat with Mr Dean Blankfield! A spiritual life coach and mentor who is on a mission to help transcend other's to a life of purpose and action. Dean currently resides in Bondi Beach but grew up in Perth and lived in Melbourne too. He is clear and articulate with his language an…
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From Tradie to Entrepreneur, Learning the Habits of becoming GREAT! | Jamie Totino | Ep 8
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So grateful I got to have this meaningful chat with Jamie Totino and talk about his life experiences and how he got into his business, Real Food Vending. Growing up as a regular Italian Aussie kid, loving sports with his brothers playing footy and cricket, Jamie got to a semi-professional level with VFL and almost started an AFL career. Jamie left …
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Social Media Uncovered in 2020: How to grow your Business online | Sam Founda, Co-Founder of Social Connection | Ep 7
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This week, I have a strategy interview with my good mate, Sam Founda (@smv.style), from Social Connection - one of Melbourne's leading social media marketing agencies (@socialconnection.au). Sam is a social media marketing guru that has so much knowledge and understanding in the digital marketing space for people that need help with personal brandi…
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Today's ever-changing world: Covid-19, Religion, Black Lives Matter, North Melbourne Flats | The Disruption Cast | Ep 6
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Talk about so GRATEFUL to have these guys on the show!!! I was privileged enough to be their very first guest on The Disruption Podcast (Episode 12 – check it out!) but moreover, I feel incredibly blessed to now call these guys my friends. The Disruption Podcast is four friends having meaningful conversations around pop culture, politics, faith and…
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The Pursuit of Love, the Reality behind Reality TV and being a Mummy | Alex Nation | Ep 5
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Alex Nation became a household name on our National television screens, as Australia followed her journey in love and in turn fell in love with her after she won the reality tv series, ‘The Bachelor’ in 2016, receiving the final and only rose from Richie Strahan. Since then, Alex’s career has skyrocketed and has seen her host her own community radi…
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What it takes in the world of Tattoos, Family Life and Absolute Work Ethic | Mystik Arts | Ep 4
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Episode 4, I am honoured to welcome my dear friend, Mystik Arts, a world-renowned tattoo artist specialising in script, lettering and black and grey. Mystik grew up from humble beginnings with graffiti on the streets of Brisbane, Queensland. He quickly transformed these skills from writing on trains to tattooing on skin. From a tattoo apprenticeshi…
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Living a life of service, finding your purpose & tackling homelessness | Roseanne Rofaeel | Ep 3
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Born and raised in Melbourne to refugee parents, Roseanne Rofaeel enjoyed a comfortable childhood – but knew that her reality was not the same as others'. When her plans to work as a missionary overseas were thwarted, she donated her 17th, 18th and 19th birthdays to build water wells for communities in Cambodia, Ethiopia and Mozambique. She then tu…
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How to Cure a Heartache and Love Yourself Again | Mel Yu | Ep 2
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Heartache SUCKS! On this episode, Mel discusses relationships and heartache drawing experiences from her own break-ups and losses. A raw and honest discussion around: - The two ways we deal with a broken heart. We either avoid the pain or we can learn from the pain. - How to truly love yourself again and what that means - The importance of acknowle…
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The Intro Episode: An introduction to what it means to be authentic | Mel Yu | Ep 1
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WELCOME!!! Melissa Yu is a Melbourne-based serial entrepreneur, content creator and keynote speaker for mental health and suicide prevention. Director of MCO Events and Founder of Ego Expo – Australia’s streetwear and lifestyle expo, Mel builds brands and is skilled in the power of authentic story-telling. On this first episode, Mel introduces her …
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