Podcasts by The Collective West Podcast

Episode 40: Self-Care, Being A Nurse and Having a Baby During COVID-19 and What You Can Do To Improve Your Mental Health with Jessica Bonello from 2022-04-23T23:00:17

🌯 We wrap up Part 2 of our #HealthyWest Series with the release of yet another insightful interview!​

​In episode 40, Julia talks to Jessica Collard - who has been working as a Registere...

Episode 39: Being A Doctor In A COVID-19 Hospital, Dealing With Adversity and Self Care with Dr Melissa Garwood. from 2022-04-10T01:49

😮 This is the episode that left Michael speechless (yes, it is possible!) and brought tears to our eyes...

​So, grab the tissues and join us for this extra special interview with Dr Meli...

Episode 38: Running An Event Management Business During COVID-19 with Julia Truong and Victor Tran from 2022-03-26T22:00

Starting and running a business is difficult at the best of times. 

Even more so when you are running an event management business during COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns.  Listen

Episode 37: Managing Your Mental Health During Uncertain Times with Dylan Alexander from 2022-03-13T05:00

For episode #37 we had the privilege of speaking with Dylan Alexander, a clinical psychologist and the founder of WestSide Psych, a private practice in Footscray - the heart of #MelbsWest

Episode 36: Our Experiences Getting and Avoiding COVID-19: Staying Safe, Managing The Impact of the Virus & Life Updates from 2022-02-26T22:00

We are so excited to be in the studio recording new episodes and interviewing more inspiring community leaders. 

So much has happened since our last episode, so we thought we'd take ...

Episode 35: Promoting Community Well-Being and The Importance of Community Trust with Amy Leong from 2021-12-12T02:43:34

🎧  Listen to episode 35 for some great advice for this busy time of year, from our latest podcast guest, Amy Leong - who works as a Physiotherapist and is the CEO of the @chase.program in ...

Episode 34: The Myths Behind COVID-19 Vaccines, Managing Burnout in the Healthcare Sector and Much More with Dr Simon Benson from 2021-12-05T00:54:51

👨🏻‍⚕️ 🩺  We wanted to talk to someone whose been on the front line in #MelbsWest, working in our healthcare system before, during and now post-pandemic (sort of!) - so we asked Dr Simon ...

Episode 33: Talking About Victoria's LARGEST Health Infrastructure Investment with Kelvyn Lavelle from 2021-11-27T22:00

Are you interested in hearing more about the LARGEST health infrastructure investment in Victoria's history? 🏗️ 🏨

Well, we've got the podcast just for you!

This week we are speak...

Episode 33: Talking About Victoria's LARGEST Health Infrastructure, Career Journey from 2021-11-27T22:00

Are you interested in hearing more about the LARGEST health infrastructure investment in Victoria's history? ?? ?

Well, we've got the podcast just for you!

This week we are...

Episode 32: Chatting about COVID-19 Vaccines, Mental Health and Social Media with Dr Michael Mrozinski from 2021-11-20T22:00

🥳 🥳 🥳  We are so EXCITED to release our second #HealthyWest episode with Dr Michael Mrozinski on the podcast this week! 

Dr Mike - as we now call him, graduated from medical ...

Episode 31: We've got EXCITING News + Life Updates and Much More from 2021-11-06T22:00

We know, the health of young people living in Melbourne's west has been significantly impacted as a result of the pandemic - so we've secured funding from the Department of Health to run a new f...

Episode 30: Creating Global Change Through Local Action, Confronting Adversity and Navigating Unexpected Career Journeys with Marisha Nair from 2021-10-23T22:00

Marisha Nair is 28 years old and was born in Australia and raised in Melbourne’s Western suburbs by migrant parents. Her dad is from Malaysia and has an Indian background and her mum is from Ind...

Episode 30: Creating Global Change Through Local Action, Confronting Adversity and Navigating Unexpected Career Journeys from 2021-10-23T22:00

Marisha Nair is 28 years old and was born in Australia and raised in Melbourne’s Western suburbs by migrant parents. Her dad is from Malaysia and has an Indian background and her mum is from Ind...

Episode 29: Using Sports to Drive Social Change, Alternative Career Paths and Managing Expectations with Simon Rodder from 2021-10-16T22:00

Simon is a dedicated member of the community who has extensive experience working in youth-related programs with governments (all levels), community groups, the education and training sector and...

Episode 29: Using Sports to Drive Social Change, Alternative Career Paths and Managing Expectations from 2021-10-16T22:00

Simon is a dedicated member of the community who has extensive experience working in youth-related programs with governments (all levels), community groups, the education and training sector and...

Episode 28: The Changing Landscape of Education, Skills and Employment with Deirdre Hardy from 2021-10-02T22:00

Deirdre Hardy is currently the Executive Officer of Future Connect, a not-for-profit seeking to support young people in their transition from education to employment across Brimbank and Melton. ...

Episode 27: Empowering Young People Through Scholarships and Fun Marine Biology Facts with Zac Lewis from 2021-09-18T23:00

Zac Lewis recently commenced as CEO at Western Chances, an organisation dedicated to assisting young people in Melbourne's west realise their potential by providing scholarships, opportunity pro...

Episode 26: First Nations Sovereignty, Managing Emotional Burnout and Self-Care with Karen Jackson from 2021-09-04T23:00

Karen Jackson is Yorta Yorta, a Footscray resident and a member of many local western suburbs Aboriginal community groups and committees. She is an advocate for the recognition of Sovereign Firs...

Episode 25: Politics, Mental Health and Social Procurement with Wade Noonan from 2021-08-21T23:00

The Hon. Wade Noonan is the Executive Director of the West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance and operates a consulting business (Impulsum Consulting), specialising in social procurement...

Episode 24: Social Impact, Capacity Building and Culture with Mehak Sheikh from 2021-08-07T23:00

Mehak Sheikh has been in Australia since 2012, and in this time, she has exclusively dedicated her work and passion to the Western suburbs. Some of her notable works in this area are running a t...

Episode 23: The Invisible Skills Gap, Future of Work and Education with Gail Bray from 2021-07-24T22:00

Gail Bray is responsible for leading a team to create the digital division of VU Polytechnic, the TAFE arm of Victoria University. This includes leading three strategic initiatives, the Wyn...

Episode 22: Social Entrepreneurship and Creating Community Impact with Jeffrey Lai from 2021-07-10T23:00

Jeffrey Lai is a social entrepreneur working with communities in Melbourne’s West. A first-generation migrant from Hong Kong, Jeff has lived in the West ever since arriving when he was 3 years o...

Episode 21: Cultivating Creativity and Overcoming Resistance with Lachlann Carter from 2021-06-26T23:00

Lachlann Carter is co-founder and CEO of 100 Story Building, a social enterprise providing creative learning opportunities for children and young people in Footscray. Since opening doors in 2013...

Episode 20: How To Influence Anyone and Speak With Confidence from 2021-06-12T23:00

How much does public speaking make you sweat?

After death, public speaking is the most commonly reported fear. They call it Glossophobia and it is estimated to affect up to 75% of the pop...

Episode 19: Stress Management and Burnout from 2021-05-29T00:51:26

We’ve all been there. Tired, anxious and stressed out.

As chronic over workers ourselves, we’ve had our fair share of encounters with work-related burnout. We are not proud and we don’t w...

Episode 18 - Interview tips, tricks and hints! from 2021-05-14T22:34:29

No matter what you do, being able to communicate your value in an interview format is essential.

Improving your interview skills is going to be a challenge but a worthwhile investment. Th...

Episode 17: Growing Up Asian in Australia from 2021-05-01T05:48:26

This podcast episode is a bit more personal and a topic that is really important for us.

As first generation Asian-Australians, we reflect on some of our experiences growing up as  t...

Episode 16: International Women's Day Wrap-Up from 2021-04-17T02:15:01

Join Julia and Michael as they reflect on the #ChoosetoChallenge podcast series, featuring three incredible and inspiring interviews with:  ​ 

💜 Rhyll Dorrington, formerly the ...

Episode 15: International Women’s Day Mini-Series (Jasmine Nguyen) from 2021-04-03T04:10:56

We are running a Collective West mini-series for International Women’s Day. Michael will be taking a back seat for these podcasts, whilst Julia interviews some incredible women who have done or ...

Episode 14: International Women’s Day Mini-Series (Reana Cazar) from 2021-03-19T03:26:08

We are running a Collective West mini-series for International Women’s Day. Michael will be taking a back seat for these podcasts, whilst Julia interviews some incredible women who have done or ...

Episode 13: International Women’s Day Mini-Series (Rhyll Dorrington) from 2021-03-05T23:54:16

We are running a Collective West mini-series for International Women’s Day. Michael will be taking a back seat for these podcasts, whilst Julia interviews some incredible women who have done or ...

Episode 12 - #Goals from 2021-02-20T05:22:39

New Year, New Me!

January is when most of us start to set our goals for the year. Whether it is getting fit or saving more money, the start of the year fills us with an infectious energy ...

Episode 11 - Reflections, Goals and Ambitions for 2021 from 2020-12-30T00:03:28

Can you believe that 2020 is already almost over?

We wanted to take some time out to reflect on the whirlwind that was 2020. From pandemics, presidential elections to racial injustice, 20...

Episode 10 - Networking (The Collective West Podcast) from 2020-12-06T04:38:44

It is all about WHO you know, not WHAT you know.

I am sure we have all heard that saying in one way or another. Whether it is from guidance counselors, teachers or family members, everyon...

Episode 9 - Employment In The Era of COVID-19 (The Collective West Podcast) from 2020-11-21T03:31:37

There is no denying that COVID-19 has hit young people the hardest.

The industries that traditionally employ young people such as arts, hospitality, retail have been the first to close do...

Episode 8 - Question and Answer Part 2 (The Collective West Podcast) from 2020-11-08T01:51:13

Episode 8: Q and A (Part 2)

We couldn’t fit everything into one episode, so we decided to make a part 2.

Enjoy getting to know us a little bit more!

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Episode 7: Question and Answer (The Collective West Podcast) from 2020-10-25T01:30:30

We’ve known each other for almost 4.5 years and have witnessed the highs, lows and everything in between in our lives. In this episode, we wanted to ask each other some deep and not so deep ques...

Episode 6 - Leadership (The Collective West Podcast) from 2020-10-06T06:16:57

Whether we are leading one person, a big group or just ourselves, we will all be in a role of leadership at some point in our lives. Being a leader is hard. You’ll be forced to make tough decisi...

Episode 5 - Hobbies and Habits (The Collective West Podcast) from 2020-09-20T04:03:22

How do you like to spend your spare time?

Whether it is binge watching Netflix or starting your own side hustle, your hobbies and habits make up who you are and what you become. We explor...

Episode 4 - Following Your Passion (The Collective West Podcast) from 2020-08-27T23:36:26

We love challenges at Collective West.

In this podcast, we tackle the age-old debate of following your “passion” versus having “security” in your work. Following your passion is a value t...

Episode 3 - What's COVID-19? (The Collective West Podcast) from 2020-08-21T05:11:19

COVID-19, what's that? 

Unless you've been living under a well-resourced rock, you would have been bombarded with messages about the Corona Virus pandemic. It has gr...

Episode 2 - Mentors and Mentees Part 2 (The Collective West Podcast) from 2020-08-15T03:18:01

Part 2 of our podcast on mentors and mentees! 

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Episode 1 - Mentors and Mentees (The Collective West Podcast) from 2020-08-02T00:52:36

In this episode, we dive into the topic of mentorship. We explore what mentorship is, how it has impacted our lives and the importance of mentoring especially for young people. 

We s...