The Original Inspiration
What was your original inspiration? This podcast aims to inspire curiosity and creativity in the younger generation, to touch on business, entrepreneurship and how people's stories can inspire us to be original.
Episodes
62 episodes since 2021
3.13 Annabelle May | Makeup Artist
Join us today as Kristy sits down with Makeup Artist, Annabelle May. Annabelle shares how she began her makeup career by doing school formals and weddings. Now, she does makeup in commercial and editorial settings such as TV, PR shoots and albu...
December 04, 2022
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32:04
3.12 Di Lee | Chapel Hill Retreat - Wedding & Event Venue
In today's episode, Kristy sits down with Di Lee, Owner of Chapel Hill Retreat - Wedding & Event Venue in the Blue Mountains, NSW. Di has owned multiple businesses in the hospitality industry over the years from restaurants to wedding venue...
November 27, 2022
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25:15
3.11 Gina Pettitt | Dymocks Neutral Bay
Join us today as Kristy sits down with Owner of Dymocks Neutral Bay, Gina Pettitt. Gina shares around transitioning from 27 years of primary school teaching to buying a bookstore. Her passion for books and reading is very evident in this episod...
November 20, 2022
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45:55
3.10 Alex Hezari | Commercial & Industrial Real Estate
In today's episode, Kristy sits down with Alex Hezari. Alex is the Director of Taylor Nicholas Hills, a Commercial & Industrial real estate agency. Alex shares his journey to becoming a real estate agent from studying Commerce at University...
November 13, 2022
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32:20
3.09 Mark Renshaw | Marketing & Innovation Executive
Join us today as Kristy sits down with Marketing & Innovation Executive, Mark Renshaw. Mark has had an extensive career working for one of the largest advertising companies in the world, Leo Burnett. He has had the opportunity to travel aro...
November 06, 2022
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57:42
3.08 Aymin Dib | Gateway Tutoring
In today's episode, Kristy sits down with Aymin Dib. Aymin is the founder of Gateway Tutoring, an education centre for students in Pre-K through to high school. They offer both group tutoring classes and private sessions to cater to individual ...
October 31, 2022
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26:28
3.07 Felix Taing | Buyer's Agent and Property Coach
Join us today as Kristy sits down with Buyer's Agent and Property Coach, Felix Taing. Felix specialises in helping first home buyers get into the property market, as well as assisting aspiring investors. He mentors and guides his clients to bui...
October 24, 2022
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36:49
3.06 Tori Cooper | Research Associate US Studies
In today's episode, Kristy sits down with Tori Cooper. Tori is a Research Associate at The United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. Her research is based on US domestic, social and political trends to aid Australian foreign pol...
October 17, 2022
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47:11
3.05 Jioji Ravulo | Professor and Chair of Social Work
Join us today as Kristy sits down with Jioji Ravulo, Professor and Chair of Social Work & Policy Studies at The University of Sydney. Jioji has had an inspiring career from working in youth development to becoming a university Professor and...
October 10, 2022
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52:21
3.04 Kate Kernaghan | Factotum Communications Pty Ltd
In today's episode, Kristy sits down with Founding Director of Factotum Communications, Kate Kernaghan. Kate has great experience in Council Programs and State Significant Infrastructure planning and delivery. With this experience, Kate has des...
October 03, 2022
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52:54
3.03 George Haroulis | Elevate Health Clinic
Join us today as Kristy sits down with Exercise Physiologist, George Haroulis. George is based at Elevate Health Clinic and helps keep people moving pain free from injuries, neurological conditions, post operations etc.You'll hear all a...
September 26, 2022
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30:47
3.02 Jeana Kassis | Bombshell Blowdry Bar
In today's episode, Kristy sits down with Founder of Bombshell Blowdry Bar, Jeana Kassis. Jeana has over 10 years of experience in owning a beauty salon, after leaving school at 16 and going to beauty school. Jeana is all about empowering women...
September 19, 2022
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30:23
3.01 Joel New | Newnique
Welcome to Season 3 of The Original Inspiration! Join us today as Kristy chats with Joel New, founder of Newnique. Joel and his team take care of all things Web Design, Graphic Design and Social Media Management. His creative agenc...
September 12, 2022
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57:23
2.22 Hot Seat LIVE Recording | Season 2 Finale
In today's Season 2 Finale, we celebrate ONE YEAR OF RECORDING! Kristy sits down with 5 guests from the last 2 seasons of the podcast in a hot seat LIVE recording from The Original Inspiration's First Birthday Event! 🥳Apart from t...
July 29, 2022
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37:21
2.21 Dean Bishop | Channel Nine Executive
Join us today as Kristy sits down with Broadcast Sales Executive, Dean Bishop. Dean is an experienced Account Executive, working full time for the Nine Network whilst studying a Bachelor's degree in Media Communications with a major in Public R...
July 15, 2022
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37:38
2.20 Jaz Kassis | ABC Journalist
In today's episode, Kristy sits down with ABC Journalist, Jaz Kassis. Jaz has an incredible story of persistance and fighting to be accepted into her dream university degree after her application was unsuccessful multiple times. Jaz has always ...
July 08, 2022
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38:38
2.19 Sarah Bauling | Professional Speaker
Join us today as Kristy sits down with Professional Speaker, Sarah Bauling. Sarah is the Founder of The Perfect Pitch, a business that works with individuals and organisations to improve speaking skills, customer service skills and to equip peo...
July 01, 2022
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26:24
2.18 Cynthia Payne | Aged Care Specialist
In today's episode, Kristy sits down with Aged Care Specialist, Cynthia Payne, Founder of Anchor Excellence. Cynthia has over 30 years of executive leadership experience and more than 18 years experience as a Director in both NFP and FP boards....
June 24, 2022
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38:05
2.17 Shane Michael Hatton | Leader Communication Expert
Join us today as Kristy sits down with Leader Communication Expert, Shane Michael Hatton. Shane works with a number of organisations to develop remarkable people leaders. He recently published a book titled, Let's Talk Culture: The Conversation...
June 17, 2022
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43:34
2.16 Tracey New | Business Coach
In today's episode, Kristy sits down with Business Coach, Tracey New, founder of Newnique Solutions. Tracey has owned multiple businesses over the years from consulting, mortgage broking and even owning a local cafe. Tracey shares all about how...
June 10, 2022
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39:25
2.15 Rachel Maisano | Hairdresser & Colour Specialist
Join us today as Kristy sits down with Rachel Maisano, owner of hair salon, Rachel Love Hair. Rachel is a hairdresser and colour specialist with a desire to make every client feel understood and cared for. She has 10 years of experience in the ...
June 03, 2022
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22:01
2.14 Jemma Vumbaca | Cafe Owner
In today's episode, Kristy sits down with Jemma Vumbaca, owner of Hidden Jem. At 19 years of age, straight out of high school, Jemma opened up a local cafe. This cafe has flourished ever since with great coffee, service and ambiance. Jemma shar...
May 27, 2022
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29:52
2.13 Audrey Santiago | Nail Tech
In today's episode, Kristy sits down with Nail Tech, Audrey Santiago. Audrey recently started her own business, Nails By Drey, which has skyrocketed with many loyal clients. She specialises in Nail Art and Gel Services. Audrey works from her ho...
May 20, 2022
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24:52
2.12 Luke Harrison | Real Estate
Join us today as Kristy sits down with Real Estate Agent, Luke Harrison, who works for Ray White and Tesolin Group. Luke started his career 3 months ago and has already achieved great success, with impressive stats to prove his hard work and co...
May 13, 2022
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36:08
2.11 Amanda Tay | Business Executive
Join us today as Kristy sits down with Business Executive, Amanda Tay, who has over 18 years of experience and success in leading teams through changing economic environments to produce top tier financial and people outcomes. She is passionate ...
May 06, 2022
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34:15