The kikki.K founder

Interview with Kristina Karlsson — Stationery founder.

“I started the business with very little training or business knowledge, but I’ve never been scared to ask the questions that lots of people might think are stupid. I don’t think a question is ever too stupid, because what I’ve … Continue reading

The St Kilda Mums

Interview with St Kilda Mums

“The volunteers seem to get as much out of it as the families. The simple act of giving has an incredible flow-on effect. These girls are determined to get the job done.” St Kilda Mums.   Thanks to the good people … Continue reading

Malala Yousafzai

Interview with Malala Yousafzai — speaking with US chat show host Jon Stewart.

Malala Yousafzai, the teenager who was shot for standing up for women’s education has delivered a powerful, wonderful interview with chat show host Jon Stewart. The 16-year-old was shot in the head and neck while on her way to school with … Continue reading

The indie rock chick

Interview with Adalita Srsen — singer and songwriter.

“Being asked to perform with Blondie and the Pretenders and then with Magic Dirt we did a lot of amazing supports very early well such as Sonic Youth.” Adalita Srsen.   Adalita Srsen has worked with some of the best: Paul … Continue reading

The blaze aid founder

Interview with Rhonda Butler — BlazeAid.

“It hits the soul when you can see all that devastation when people have worked so hard to bring their land, stock and their business to a standard that they’re happy with. It takes years to get to that level … Continue reading

The australian ballet dancer

Interview with Lucinda Dunn — The principal dancer.

“Will she be a diva? Will she judge my non ballet dancer thighs?” These thoughts swirled before sitting down with The Australian Ballet’s principal dancer Lucinda Dunn, but within minutes of our meeting  my diva alert was switched off by … Continue reading

The olympic gold medallist

Interview with Kerri Pottharst — Olympic gold medallist.

“The big part of our training was about being able to beat every team in the world so we had to learn what we needed to do to beat every team in the world it was very strategic. The other … Continue reading

The body image warrior

Interview with Nicole Gibson — De-stigmatising mental illness.

“If they provide that choice for young people, it’s an empowered decision and not based on, “I don’t feel good enough but this brand has told me that in order to feel beautiful, I have to buy their product.” Nicole Gibson. … Continue reading

The homelessness fighter

Interview with Kathy Hilton — Ardoch Youth Foundation .

“I get more out of helping somebody I reckon than they do out of receiving it.” Kathy Hilton.   There’s a beautiful Talmud quote, “Every blade of grass has an angel that bends over it and whispers, “grow, grow.” After meeting … Continue reading

The organic garden educator

Interview with Natasha Grogan — Organic garden teacher.

“There is technology in our lives, Play School has literally saved my life on many occasion. But it seems to me when people are justifying why their child is watching an iPAD while eating dinner they say, “well technology is … Continue reading