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Get all links mentioned in the episode here:  https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/051-the-art-of-pole-dancing-lauren-pei-lee Skip through the episode:01:58 - Introduction06:05 - Earliest memory of dance07:49 - Styles of dance & how she began pole10:11 - Pole dancing as a sport12:50 - Training, trainers, and competition15:19 - Pop culture and pole dancing18:03 - Where, what, and who she draws inspiration21:45 - Staying in shape day-to-day27:56 - Training for competitions and F45 training29:53 - Where people can go to train in Australia30:37 - Pole idols: dancers she looks up to31:39 - International pole dancing35:00 - How she got into competing36:30 - What dancers overlook, strengths & weaknesses38:49 - Where she performs outside of competitions40:52 - Advice for beginners on getting started47:01 - Criteria and judging of competitions48:19 - Morning/evening routines49:52 - What music she enjoys to dance to50:14 - Best purchase under $20051:35 - What she’s most proud of53:04 - If she could have a billbo

Get all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/050-creating-an-iconic-fashion-brand-with-kim-michaelides Skip through the episode:01:55 - Introduction05:02 - Her earliest fashion/design memory07:37 - Artistic disciplines and how she got started15:05 - Early work experience and how it shaped her career17:17 - Her grandmother’s influence21:25 - The transition from school to the workforce27:51 - Spencer & Rutherford, and working with your spouse33:54 - How to keep both your working and personal lives36:26 - How having children has changed her life and career38:34 - Advice for women looking to juggle children and work46:02 - Admired illustrators48:28 - Creative process52:19 - The production side of handbags57:01 - The manufacturing process01:07:14 - Reflecting on her career and if she’d do anything differently01:10:14 - How she envisions her future, post-career01:13:52 - Travel stories01:16:24 - Morning rituals01:17:16 - Favourite TV show01:17:40 - Meditation and relaxation01

Get all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/049-building-business-and-selling-local-with-michael-jankie Skip through the episode:02:31 - Introduction06:12 - Nicknames06:46 - Earliest memory of wanting to sell10:18 - Lessons learnt from his parents14:49 - Background, family & childhood memories19:36 - What is PoweredLocal?34:30 - Trends type data reporting35:41 - Niche markets and the problem of retail41:19 - Highest leverage activity46:26 - Preventing an over-reliance on products and networks they don’t own49:06 - Targeting small businesses and startups56:13 - Least crowded advertising channels56:45 - Common mistakes among startups01:00:16 - Sources of inspiration01:02:44 - Advice for young entrepreneurs01:05:24 - What life would look like if he had to start with nothing01:07:19 - Morning routines01:09:38 - Favourite TV series & books01:12:47 - In terms of success, who or what comes to mind01:13:55 - If he could have a billboard anywhere01:15:25 - Best purchase und

Get all links mentioned in the episode here:  https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/048-tasting-notes-and-inspirational-quotes-with-justin-dry-of-vinomofo Skip through the episode:05:48 - How Justin’s upbringing affects his persistence07:38 - Going to extreme lengths to win at something11:20 - Sources of drive & motivation25:01 - How to separate family from business28:00 - Advice to those in family business30:07 - The best story he’s heard over a bottle of wine37:08 - Managing expectations as a founder44:16 - Visualising the future46:12 - Morning routines47:45 - A book he’d gift someone49:48 - Something that seems obvious to him but not to others51:02 - Best purchase under $200 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get all links mentioned in the episode here:  https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/047-creating-the-startup-playbook-rohit-bhargava Skip through the episode:04:06 - Earliest memory of entrepreneurship08:45 - Breaking out of the mould14:55 - Lessons learnt from his parents19:30 - The Startup Playbook podcast30:51 - How did Playbook Media come about?39:25 - What is brand storytelling?46:45 - Gary Vaynerchuk55:37 - Morning/evening routines57:31 - Best purchase under $20058:22 - Influential books59:20 - If he could have a billboard anywhere01:00:46 - What seems obvious to him but not to others  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/046-learning-how-to-write-with-oliver-phisher Skip through the episode:04:54 - Where the moniker Oliver Phisher came from06:10 - Anthropomorphic Animals & his earliest childhood memory08:04 - Why he’s focused on self-improvement15:13 - Emily Rodda’s “Rowan of Rin”18:41 - Combatting the futility of life19:57 - Lessons learnt from his parents24:43 - Dealing with dark periods in life25:45 - Stoicism32:09 - What he aims for with his writing34:01 - What is “The Plain White Room” about?39:15 - How “The Plain White Room” is important to him41:53 - What have you learned about the publishing industry?46:46 - The main thing that aspiring authors miss54:53 - Tips for first-time writers & learning from respected authors58:44 - What’s his morning and evening ritual?01:03:06 - Best purchase under $20001:05:17 - Most influential book01:07:13 - Who or what comes to mind when he thinks of success01:08:33 - If he could have a billboard any

Get all links mentioned in the episode:  https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/045-being-a-good-journalist-is-harder-than-you-think-claire-connelly Skip through the episode:05:10 - Knowledge, wanting to be right & Claire’s Jewish background13:59 - Being a good journalist14:45 - Objectivity vs. opinion17:38 - Deconstructing popular narratives of history19:40 - Politics, the internet & net neutrality26:35 - On the truths of war, Smedley Butler & Sapiens29:20 - Commentary on the world today34:46 - What is government for?40:34 - Decentralisation, centralisation, govt. & business51:09 - An ultimate form of government54:23 - Capitalism, inequality and democratic socialism01:04:43 - Self-sufficiency in media & Hello Humans01:15:30 - What is Renegade Inc?01:16:43 - Advice to prospective journalism students01:19:48 - Claire’s non-routine routine01:21:36 - Best purchase under $20001:22:19 - Most influential book to Claire01:23:54 - Which historical figure does she most identify with?01:25:34 - Podcast

Get all links mentioned in the episode: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/044-flying-like-a-millionaire-with-the-points-whisperer-steve-hui Skip through the episode:06:05 - How the nickname ‘Points Whisperer’ came about08:45 - The most impactful trip of his life11:34 - The moment Steve realised iFLYflat was a business14:00 - Finding his first customers16:08 - How the service works17:24 - The highest leveraged decision19:37 - Important methodologies & buying points25:26 - The experiences that can come with maximising points28:36 - Keeping up to date with the changes31:16 - His favourite airline to fly with33:06 - Common mistakes travellers make34:10 - Transferring points to different airlines41:19 - Simple decisions to make now, for better flights later44:15 - How to learn more about the world of points48:02 - Something that will never change in travel49:08 - A lesson learnt from his parents50:22 - Morning or evening routines50:40 - If he were to do a TEDx talk52:29 - Best purchase he’s made under $20052

Get all links mentioned in the episode:https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/043-criminology-its-not-just-law-order-dr-james-martin Skip through the episode:04:40 - The catalyst of what got James into criminology07:00 - What being a criminologist is like09:05 - Illicit drugs, criminalisation & harm reduction14:35 - The dark web & darknet17:47 - Cryptomarkets & Silk Road32:41 - What cryptomarkets can teach us33:00 - How drug prohibition doesn’t work37:22 - Advice to those interested in pursuing criminology40:10 - Morning/evening rituals, stress relief40:52 - Lessons learnt from his parents41:45 - Most influential books43:51 - Best purchase he’s made under $20046:33 - If he could have a billboard anywhere in Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get all links mentioned in the episode: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/042-looking-to-the-sky-with-vc-elaine-stead Skip through the episode:05:34 - The most ridiculous travelling situation she’s experienced08:54 - Earliest memory of her childhood12:35 - Lessons learnt from her parents, multiculturalism and growing up20:53 - Key principles that guide Elaine’s life22:58 - Using radical transparency27:49 - Dealing with dark periods31:43 - The 10 year rule for entrepreneurs36:00 - Introducing the next gen of VC’s46:12 - Is Australia late to the party?50:30 - What is the defining feature of a startup’s success?54:58 - What Elaine is reading currently01:01:48 - Morning & evening rituals01:04:07 - If she could do a TED talk on any area outside of VC and health science01:05:10 - What seems obvious to her but not to others?01:06:30 - Starting over again with nothing, what would she do differently?01:09:32 - If she could have a billboard anywhere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get all links mentioned in the episode here:https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/041-making-hay-with-short-stays-seb-lindner Skip through the episode:06:05 - Seb’s earliest memory of entrepreneurship09:43 - On being a fan of Tim Ferriss15:22 - Resources & books that have shaped his view21:17 - Discussing Steve Jobs29:10 - Technology and the future42:33 - Discussing urban agriculture46:21 - Seb’s interest & involvement in urban ag58:24 - Going to a silent meditation retreat01:06:56 - Long distance ride sharing: Buckle Up App01:21:50 - Making money through Airbnb & Short Stays Victoria01:42:27 - Morning & evening rituals01:44:29 - Best recent purchase under $20001:45:19 - If he could have a billboard anywhere in Australia01:46:58 - Recent shows that have blown his mind01:48:00 - Something that seems obvious to him, but not to others Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get all links mentioned in the episode: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/040-josh-wade-sometimes-you-have-to-do-things-that-you-don-t-want-to-do Skip through the episode:05:50 - Opening topic: The Janoskians & fandom culture09:38 - How the character ‘Cunny’ came about20:45 - Noticing the knack for comedy25:25 - Advice to those dealing with dark periods37:33 - Experiences with anxiety & panic attacks43:14 - How he views himself44:55 - Being not just an entertainer, but a brand47:02 - The idea of broadening into larger media54:20 - The podcast, and his political viewpoint01:02:23 - Morning and evening routines01:04:26 - What he’s most proud of01:05:08 - Most influential book he’s read01:06:42 - Favourite podcasts right now01:08:14 - Creating the perfect ‘Frankencomedian’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get all links mentioned in the episode:https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/039-philip-dalidakis-mp-working-hard-is-a-public-service Skip through the episode:Bio: St Kilda FC & Jewish history {04:45}What he’s learnt from his family {11:07}Why Philip got into politics {18:56}Victoria as a startup hub {24:40}About LaunchVic {31:43}How Israel invests {35:32}Most recent book he’s read {38:30}Daily routines {38:49}If he could have a billboard anywhere {40:12} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get all links mentioned in the episode:https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/038-jordan-shanks-friendlyjordies-articulating-through-comedy-is-a-craft Skip through the episode:Jordan’s modelling past {06:38}Being obsessed with Japan {10:40}Realising he was funny for the first time {15:26}Influences, and the perfect comedian {29:34}Defining his style {34:10}Respecting the old dogs of AM radio {36:58}Radio vs podcasts, and new media {40:16}The creative process for his Youtube videos {49:33}Politics and frustrations {55:11}How he formed his political bias {01:06:14}On his interest in Self Help {01:10:32}What he wants to achieve via comedy {01:18:30}If he had to mentor 5 Class Clowns entrants {01:21:40}Working alongside fellow comedians {01:25:45}Morning & evening rituals {01:27:30}Lessons learnt from his parents {01:30:43}Starting from nothing - how would he re-do it? {01:33:24}If he could have a billboard anywhere {01:34:15} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get all links mentioned in the episode:https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/037-getting-personal-with-finance-adrian-stone Skip through the episode: Catch up from last episode {05:39}On his Polish Jewish history & the holocaust {06:54}Australia, immigration & multiculturalism {12:06}On his new project: Glide luggage {31:55}Personal finance: thoughts & advice {41:18}Buying your first property {45:55}Personal finance goals {01:01:55}Debt and borrowing money {01:11:34}Mistakes and decisions most people make {01:17:06}Guides and where to learn {01:26:52}Personal finance: what he would change? {01:29:40}Current playlist {01:30:21}Something he’s changed his mind on recently {01:32:14}If he could have a billboard anywhere {01:35:17}What he’s most proud of {01:36:12}A problem he faces everyday, that no one has solved {01:37:58}Five favourite non-musical sounds {01:38:30} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get all links mentioned in the episode:https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/036-why-political-debate-needs-more-comedians-tom-ballard Skip through the episode:The first moment Tom realised he was funny {05:44}Choosing comedy over law {08:23}Lessons learnt from his parents {11:40}Why he started a political podcast {21:36}On reading more {30:18}Creative process of writing comedy {32:43}Good vs great comedians {36:03}Recipe for the perfect comedian {38:33}If he had to teach a room of budding comedians {41:35}First time bombing on stage {43:29}Political view summarised {49:27}Morning & workout routines {57:59}Best purchase under $250 {59:15}What he’s most proud of {01:00:44}A book he’d gift someone {01:01:58}If he had a billboard anywhere in Australia {01:04:44} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get all links mentioned in the episode:https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/035-how-to-get-to-better-health-with-jessica-curl Skip through the episode:Bio - what does Jess do? {08:35}Moving to Australia and life in the US {09:52}Lessons learnt from her parents {14:39}On rupturing her Achilles {16:48}Wellness & Western medicine {19:25}Health principles {24:02}The importance of sleep {31:18}Why sleep cycles are important {40:38}Sleep tracking, Oura rings and napping {42:00}Managing stress {49:10}Ideal sleeping environment {54:06}Why sex before sleep is important {59:48}Why adults are just giant babies {01:03:21}People Jess learns from {01:05:19}The keto diet {01:08:39}Good resources for health info {01:14:39}If Jess had to teach a group of students {01:18:33}Current exercise routine {01:20:57}Something she’s most proud of {01:23:42}Best purchase under $250 {01:25:19}Something she believes that most don’t {01:27:25}If she could have a billboard anywhere {01:29:15} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo

Get all links mentioned in the episode:https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/034-how-facts-ruin-a-good-story-phil-ruthven-am Skip through the episode:What Phil is most well-known for {07:58}How he got into forecasting, IBISWorld {08:59}How Phil researches and what he reads {34:50}Taking a holistic approach to information {37:00}Understanding cycles in the business environment {37:54}The future economy of Australia {42:07}Opinion on the current political landscape {01:02:01}If Phil were to restructure politics in Australia {01:10:52}Political leaders vs business leaders {01:18:48}What would he do differently from his past? {01:26:43}Lessons learnt from his parents {01:27:53}Recommended books {01:33:11}If he could have a billboard anywhere {01:37:20} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get all links mentioned in the episode:https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/033-the-semiregular-show-self-improving-with-michael-jayaranjan Skip through the episode:Catch up from last episode {07:00}Moving away from the corporate world {07:48}Bang & Olufsen; brand and good design {11:57}Travel plans and work/life balance {19:57}B2B vs B2C {25:57}Going to a Tony Robbins event to ‘crew’ {30:35}Sri Lanka, B&O customers and travel plans {44:29}Reading more books {53:40}Life-changing docos {57:45}Podcasts we’re listening to {01:05:14}Melbourne chatter {01:07:40}What’s good on Youtube {01:15:45} Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get all links mentioned in the episode: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/032-becoming-a-better-leader-and-team-player-justin-peckett Skip through the episode:Bio, background, current projects {08:45}On his connection to St Kilda FC {19:00}On ownership & empowerment in leadership {21:32}Importance of accountability in empowerment {36:26}How Leading Teams started for him {46:30}Recipe for the perfect leader {52:03}The challenges of learning to lead {53:37}Team leaders, grievances and team turn-arounds {01:01:46}Where he looks for inspiration for Leading Teams {01:07:55}Books he recommends {01:19:20}What he’d teach a class of budding leaders {01:24:20}First steps and recommendations {01:31:07}Morning and evening rituals {01:33:33}Go-to shows or docos {01:34:58}Meditation and stress relief {01:36:56}Something he’s most proud of {01:37:30}What’s on his playlist right now {01:38:40}Lessons learnt from his parents {01:39:28}If he could have a billboard anywhere {01:41:05}What would he do differently from his