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One question that affects business at all levels is: 'How to make customers happy?' Ben Ho has created a business called yesloyal with the main focus of customer satisfaction. A former employee of HP and Ingram Micro in the Market and Business Development sectors, and with a Master of Business Administration from the Australian Institute of Business, he is incredibly qualified to answer why customer satisfaction is so important in helping small business grow. Starting yesloyal in December 2017 with his brother, Hogan, he has created loyalty programs for numerous businesses to create happy customers and improve sales. A proponent of small business, he is an active member of SWEH (South West Entrepreneurial Hub), which aims to support and represent business owners in the South West. He sat down with Dai Le to discuss customer satisfaction, why the dictionary is his favourite book, and his enthusiasm in sharing his knowledge with others. _____________________________________________________________ Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 00:52 - What is yesloyal? 03:42 - Getting and keeping loyal customers 06:50 - Ben's drive and wanting to flourish 08:10 - Challenges along the way 12:37 - What motivates you to do what you do? 15:50 - Looking after your wellbeing with the PERMA model 21:18 - The current state of yesloyal 30:20 - Dealing with people who tell you no 32:12 - NLP - neuro-linguistic programming 33:54 - Mentors and coaches, and the differences between them 37:23 - Having a near death experience changing your view on life 44:07 - Future plans _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/DAWNMediaLtd TWITTER - https://twitter.com/DAWNMediaLTD LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/dawnmedialtd/ _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

"I just made sure that if I was passionate, if I believed in it, and if I could see the benefit, I just went ahead and did it." What makes a successful entrepreneur? 2019 Fairfield City Women's Day Award winner, Le Ho, followed this mantra when starting her many successful businesses. From running bridal shoe stores to taking Capital City Waste Services from the brink of bankruptcy to a $10 million turnover, she was also a 2017 Finalist of the NSW Business Woman of the Year Award. When asked about business advice, she reiterates time and time again to never give up and to rediscover that entrepreneurial spirit that originally captivated you. Happily retired, she continues to spend time educating people on what makes a successful entrepreneur, and the many business tips for success. She sat down with Dai Le to discuss what can and can't be recycled, a multitude of recycling facts, and her successful entrepreneur story. _____________________________________________________________ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:07 Beginning her business journey 08:09 Dealing with setbacks 08:51 Never giving up 12:58 Pivoting your business 14:39 Working hard as a refugee 20:43 Running a Waste Management business as an Asian woman 24:42 Identifying what you can recycle 32:38 Creating social impact 34:50 Advice for refugee business owners 37:15 Starting out as an entrepreneur _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/DAWNMediaLtd TWITTER - https://twitter.com/DAWNMediaLTD LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/dawnmedialtd/ _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

A staunch supporter of equality, Sibongkosi Moyo is a Social Entrepreneur and passionate about making positive changes in her community to the benefit of all. She describes herself as a social entrepreneur, engineer, writer, and speaker, as well as being the Director and Co-founder of Love Alive Foundation, an organisation that helps orphaned and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe get access to vital education and opportunities to grow. She is also passionate about seeing more women venture into STEM careers and as a proud Zimbabwean Australian, she understands the incredible importance of diversity and inclusion amongst the community. She sat down with Dai Le to discuss the journey she has undertaken from start to finish. Articles written by Sibongkosi can be found at: www.sibomoyo.com Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 02:12 - The impact of coronavirus on the African-Australian community 05:46 - Writing an article called "Let's Talk About Race" 07:28 - Arriving in Australia as an international student 12:47 - Giving back to the community with the Love Alive Foundation 16:09 - Staying connected to Zimbabwe with the family business 17:24 - Hurdles that have been faced 25:45 - Death of George Floyd 28:53 - Being involved with Rotary Australia 30:02 - Mentors that have helped Sibo 30:58 - Lessons learnt on the journey 32:25 - What would like people to remember you for? _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/DAWNMediaLtd TWITTER - https://twitter.com/DAWNMediaLTD LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/dawnmedialtd/ _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

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"Why are we so disconnected from food now and why don't we care?" This is the question Thanh Truong, a self-described 'Fruit Nerd', is attempting to answer through his passion for cooking. He is exceptionally passionate about fruits and vegetables, and the benefits these contribute to a healthy diet. After all, good food starts with good produce. Thanh is eager to educate Australians on where their food comes from and the behind-the-scenes knowledge of the subtle differences on every piece of produce. Thanh and his friend, Duncan, were Runners-up on the Channel 7 cooking game show Plate of Origin. Representing Vietnam, he successfully brought Vietnamese cuisine to the spotlight and shined the light on the dishes he grew up with. Moving on from Plate of Origin, he is now pursuing a Masters in Food Systems & Gastronomy to further educate himself on the incredible benefits and possibilities of blending fruits and vegetables. He sat down for a chat with DAWNCast founder, Dai Le, to discuss Plate of Origin, the hidden truth of fruit and vegetables, and his plans for the future. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Bringing Vietnamese dishes to the spotlight 05:21 Plate of Origin 07:17 Journey to becoming the 'Fruit Nerd' 13:12 Why fruit and vegetables? 17:45 Working for the family business 22:13 Educating the Australian consumer 27:31 Controversy over Vietnamese flag 34:35 Sorrows of War 36:40 Setting the foundations of food for the next generation 37:10 Mentors on Thanh's journey 39:15 Pushing through dark moments and redefining himself 42:46 Representing Vietnam on Plate of Origin 44:38 Where to now? _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/DAWNMediaLtd TWITTER - https://twitter.com/DAWNMediaLTD LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/dawnmedialtd/ _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

"One thing that is common to every culture, every generation is life." An important quote from Chee Fah, it highlights the fact that every human, no matter their position or background, is inherently all on the journey of life. A survivor of Stage 4 Cancer, Chee has dealt with a pivotal career change, devastating cancer diagnosis, and the unfortunate passing of his wife. Chee is the senior pastor of Clayton Church of Christ in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He sat down with Linh Podetti to share his life experiences and have a discussion around his Christian faith and the strength and courage that humans can bring out when going through difficult times. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 00:50 - Being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 24 03:54 - Having faith to stay mentally strong 06:17 - When something bad happens, people ask "why me?" 08:09 - Cancer treatment process, being in remission for over 10 years 11:25 - Chee's wife passing away 14:48 - It is not about asking why bad things happen 19:52 - God is always reaching out, we are more open during adversity 27:31 - Message to the audience 30:00 - What would you like the world to remember you for? _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/DAWNMediaLtd TWITTER - https://twitter.com/DAWNMediaLTD LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/dawnmedialtd/ _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

"Never give up." A steadfast family man, Trent Dean's advice to his daughter can be applied to all of us. Despite adversity, we are all capable of overcoming our limitations and rising above through individual perseverance and the help of mentors. Trent Dean is the CEO of Mercy Connect, a not-for-profit organisation focusing on delivering services to the vulnerable, providing opportunities for people in need. With a diverse background in health and aged care, community services, corporate governance, and quality improvement, Trent Dean plays a vital role in ensuring the services of Mercy Connect are meeting the needs of the vulnerable in their daily lives to allow them to live fulfilled lives. He sat down with Linh Podetti to discuss the benefits of mentorship, working for profit vs non-profit, and finding your passion and purpose in your professional life. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Mercy Connect's mission 01:38 History of Mercy Connect 02:19 Getting involved with Mercy Connect 03:05 Purpose-driven business 04:21 Profit vs purpose-driven 06:40 Peach tree vs hierarchy 08:25 Pushing through hardship 12:02 Mentors during youth 15:33 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs 19:28 Finding your passion and purpose 22:21 Does money truly make us happy? 23:25 What are you really passionate about? 25:29 How the world will remember Trent Dean _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/DAWNMediaLtd TWITTER - https://twitter.com/DAWNMediaLTD LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/dawnmedialtd/ _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

Stacey Copas' life changed dramatically at the age of 12, after a dive into a swimming pool left her quadriplegic. Despite the struggles and dark moments she experienced following the accident, Stacey one day made a decision to turn her life around. Stacey shares with DAWN founder, Dai Le, that practicing gratitude and gratefulness enabled her to pivot using her life experiences to inspire workplaces and people around the world. Being a keynote speaker, author, athlete, and resilience facilitator are just some of her incredible achievements. Learn more about Stacey here: http://welcome.staceycopas.com/ Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - What motivates you to do what you do? 03:06 - Life becoming dark after the accident 05:22 - How can people close to you help you get out of a dark state? 11:20 - Things that help Stacey to rise above difficult times 13:14 - Pivotal moment where Stacey changed her view on life, perspective shift in early 20s 14:48 - Practicing gratitude, feeling grateful 21:35 - Have you experienced further obstacles while creating your business? 26:03 - Financial and emotional impact of coronavirus 28:38 - Mentors and coaches, finding a support network 32:21 - Coaching clients in Australia and the USA, online interviews and speaking 34:51 - What would you like the world to remember you for? _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

"I can be the vehicle of my own deliverance and the tool of my own salvation." A powerful quote from Rabbi Daniel Lapin, it reinforces the notion of taking your life into your own hands and making it a life worth remembering. Known worldwide as 'America's Rabbi', he is a rabbinic scholar, popular international speaker, and best-selling author. Rabbi Daniel is passionate about the Bible but also making money, and blends Bible teachings with specific business principles to improve people's finances and family life. Rabbi Daniel Lapin sat down with Linh Podetti to discuss 'sex and money', his exciting life story, and the positive influence of mentors. He is still extremely passionate about helping families achieve success in all aspects of their life. _____________________________________________________________ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:12 Journey to the present 03:03 Listening to God's advice - Motorcycle trip 05:59 Science and art of selling 09:30 Learning how to make money 13:51 Money in the Bible 14:20 Acknowledging mistakes and moving forward 17:08 Immigrating to the United States 18:17 Helping yourself and the influence of mentors 20:19 Do beliefs help shape you? 21:50 Sex and money 23:51 Staying motivated to keep helping people 25:16 Are Jews always great with money? 30:48 What's next for Rabbi Daniel Lapin? 32:08 Building and maintaining genuine business relationships in an ever-growing, tech-saturated world 39:08 How the world will remember Rabbi Daniel Lapin _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know!

"If you help enough people get what they want, you will get what you want." This quote, coined by the famous motivational speaker Zig Ziglar, is the mantra that Tony Burns lives by every day. A devoted family man and CEO of HPA (Helping People Achieve), he is also a passionate motivational speaker and is dedicated to making life easier for others. His parents instilled a mantra of giving back as a young boy, and decades later, he devotes his time to improving the lives of the people that he leads. With a diverse career history, he is especially passionate about helping people with disabilities and showcasing their contributions to the rest of the world. He sat down with Linh Podetti to discuss his motivation, the effect of Covid-19 on his company, and staying positive during stressful times. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:26 What is HPA? 04:28 Tony's motivation to work for HPA 07:27 Becoming a compassionate person 09:07 Pushing through adversity & appreciating life 10:58 A sporting upbringing 12:36 Inspiring motivational speaking 13:54 Recruiting people of all backgrounds 16:27 Attracting purpose-driven businesses 19:04 Finding a career more fulfilling 20:13 The effect of Covid-19 on HPA 22:12 Challenging times as CEO 23:16 Peak performance tips 24:25 Staying positive during stress 25:30 What the future looks like for Tony 26:23 Connecting with Tony 27:20 How he wants the world to remember him _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

Ben Farinazzo has served in the Australian Army, won 2 gold medals at the Invictus Games and is an ambassador and passionate advocate for mental health, veterans, and the healing power of sport. Hear an emotional and open discussion around living with mental illness, and his life so far. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Joining the Army, getting diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder 04:17 - Where the PTSD came from 07:10 - Breaking back and neck in a mountain bike accident 13:30 - Taking the plunge, dropping into the darkness, walking through the shadow of the valley of death 17:47 - Indoor rowing at the Invictus games 22:06 - Healing power of sport 24:38 - Increasing education around mental health 30:50 - Being a role model and talking openly about mental illness 32:27 - People who Ben credits for getting him back up 35:22 - Soldier On Australia employment pathways program 37:22 - Future plans 38:32 - Encouraging words of advice _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

"You cannot get greater joy from serving someone who can't repay you." This is the quote that Trips+ founder and 1010 life coach, Justin Pagotto, lives by. A passionate, self-described social entrepreneur, Justin is eager to help parents be successful without sacrificing their time with their family. A Life Coach with 1010 Life, he empowers parents to connect with their kids and their partners by revitalising relationships and encouraging them to think about who they want to be. He is also the founder of Trips+ Holidays with Purpose, a company that takes schools, universities, parents, and children to the Philippines for life-changing holidays. Justin sat down with Dai Le and Linh Podetti to discuss the benefits of 1010 Life and Trips+ to work and home life. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Becoming a business owner 04:08 What is 1010 Life? 06:19 Impact of divorce on children and parents 13:42 Males struggle to ask for help 16:10 1010 Life supporting relationships 18:56 Trips+ Holidays with Purpose 23:55 The joy of helping parents and children 24:53 Charity work in the Philippines 27:25 Challenges of starting a small business 28:51 Three tips for challenged business owners 30:13 Tough moments during Justin's career 33:40 Succeeding together 35:34 Contacting Justin _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

Wes Lambert CPA, GIA (Cert) MAICD, is the CEO of Restaurant & Catering Australia (R&CA), the national industry association representing the interests of more than 47,000 restaurants, cafés and catering businesses across Australia. He has worked in the hospitality industry for over 30 years in various roles. Most recently he served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director for Velocity Group, a retail industry holding company based in the United States. He has prior experience with R&CA, having served on both the NSW and QLD Boards of R&CA as well as serving as the Treasurer of the QLD Board and has been featured in the R&C Magazine. In this episode of DAWNCast, hear about how the industry is coping during a pandemic, his working life, and family history. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 00:50 - The impact of coronavirus on the accommodation and food services industry in Australia 05:30 - Meaning and role of industry associations 11:14 - Understanding the award system 16:20 - Paying employees correctly 20:32 - A long history of working in the industry 28:56 - People who keep Wes motivated _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

What do you know about 5G technology? If you put in 5G into your google search bar, various news items pop up including the word 'harmful'. Just a couple of days ago, an article talks about a US Senate Bill released on June 11 which showed Senators are worried about 5G technology from Chinese tech companies, specifically Huawei and ZTE. Scott O'Brien, Co-founder & CEO Humense volumetric video + International Keynote Speaker on AR, VR, holographic telepresence and 5G, joined Dai Le and Cathy Ngo to share some insights into the VR, AR and 5G technologies and the social applications and abilities these technologies and others had, in connecting 500 million people. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:18 - How COVID-19 impacted the world 2:24 Social collision of technology 3:45 Diversity and inclusion in the workplace through technology 5:46 How technology-enabled remote working 8:08 Managing work performance with remote working 9:15 Virtual background of BBC interview going viral 11:28 What's augmented reality? 16:52 What's 5G technology? 20:12 5G social applications and abilities 22:19 How safe is 5G technology? 23:46 No going back from 5G technology 25:39 5G conspiracy theories and abilities 27:41 The world with 5G 30:06 500 million connected by technology #podcast #5GTechnology #COVID19 _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

Wesa Chau has been in politics since 2004 and is also CEO of Cultural Intelligence a consulting firm specialising in understanding cultural diversity. She speaks to DAWNCast about her upcoming candidacy in the City of Melbourne running as Deputy Mayor for Labor. Melbourne City will be seeing a diverse group of candidates contesting this position, for the first time. Will this diversity be breaking the entry for people of colour in politics in the City of Melbourne? 00.16 - 01.45 Wesa Chau and singing bowl 2.45 – 8:53 – Melbourne City Council election process 9.32 - 11.42 – The impact of Covid19 on voters 12.06 - 14.58 – Joining the Labor Party and the power of politics 15.03 - 16.08 – Wesa's campaign in City of Higgins. 16.33 – 22.49 – The political journey as an Asian woman 24.04 - 24.06 – diversity and inclusion in politics 24.23 - 26.32 – Benefits of diversity to politics and policies 26.43 – 31.08 – Wesa's Cultural Intelligence and the work they do with that organisation in developing skills in networking especially. 31.30 - 35.58 – Recovering through the tough times on Wesa's political journey 36.20 - 38.00 – Mentors and support 38.05 - 40.28 – The highlights in Wesa's political career to date For more information about Wesa go to her website: https://wesachau.com _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

A strong advocate for humanity and belonging, Bart Bailey, consultant and facilitator in the diversity, inclusion and equity space, was recently personally challenged with the loss of his 80-year-old dad from COVID-19. According to Bart while African-Americans made up 32 per cent of the population, they made up more than double the numbers of deaths, at 70%. With the death of George Floyd, Bart believed the issue of equity and disparity has emerged more so during this COVID-19 period than any other time. He joins Founder Dai Le from Pennsylvania to share his insights on the impact of COVID-19 on him and his family, and on the American people. Connect with Bart Bailey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartmbailey/ ____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

Domestic violence survivor, radio presenter and author of ‘Resilience: Memoir of a Broken Little Girl, Toni Lontis joins DAWNCast to share her journey from survivor to saviour. Toni discusses how she's managed to turn her life around from domestic violence victim to becoming an inspirational author and self made radio presenter in her 50s. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00.44 - 05.20 - Why ‘Resilience - Memoir of a Broken little Girl' 05.50 - 07.33 - Toni talks about the critical moment when she decided to take control of her life after her 18 year old daughter revealed being sexually abused by the man Toni was about to marry. 07.50 - 09.52 - How to deal with response from Toni's book 10.36 - 11.40 - The importance of education to empower young people, especially young women, to recognise abuse and trauma early on. 12.05 - 14.39 - How Toni's audiobook led to her ‘radio voice' presenting an online radio show, Radio Toni. 15.06 - 15.47 - How life can begin at 50 for women. 16.33 - 19.18 - How to use positive self talk to tackle your demons and develop self-confidence, especially for youth. 19.50 - 23.26 - You're never too old to learn new skills: Toni's radio career and her growth in her 50s. 24.27 - 26.14 - Leaving behind nursing 26.52 - 28.56 - Taking small steps to rebuild 29.11 - 34.34 - Living life's purpose through positive mindset: "This too shall pass" 34.48 - 35.59 Toni talks about her llamas as therapy 36.02 -38.37 - What's next and post Covid19 39.07 - 39.41- Toni talks about goat yoga To find out more about Toni Lontis go to the following links: https://tonilontis.com https://radiotoni.com Or to purchase her book ‘Resilience Memoir of a Broken Little Girl': https://www.amazon.com.au/Resilience-... _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

Did you know that 90% of the world's data actually was created in the last two years? Surprisingly, most of this is outside on the internet. Maven Data founder, Elisa Choy, described herself as a 'Data Whisperer' and is passionate about assisting business leaders to make decisions with confidence through the use of data. She shared with @Dawn the importance of understanding how to leverage your internal and external data to help your business tap its market and connect to its customers. A data analyst specialist, Elisa has worked for leading companies across Australia, including Woolworths, Caltex, and Seven West Media until starting her own data analysis companies: Strategic Data Central, and now, Maven Data, Australia's first AI-powered market research agency. In this episode of DAWNCast, Elisa shares with @Dai Le and @Cathy Ngo her accurate prediction of The Voice winner, storytelling through data, and the presence of social media. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:37 What is Maven Data? 02:40 How did Elisa get into data? 08:14 Australia lack of data agencies 09:44 Data in helping society 12:14 Everything is data 13:35 TikTok vs Facebook: Sharing data across social media 18:21 Market analysis and transformational narratives 21:01 Data through stories 21:50 Businesses listening to customers and data 24:26 What fuels Elisa? 25:55 Tips for small business owners 27:05 Influence of earlier experience 29:10 Dark moments: Bullying in the workplace 37:02 Mainstream Australian culture 39:55 Predicting the winner of The Voice 42:43 Understanding what people care about through data 46:32 Technology catching up to data 50:12 Will the economy grow again? 52:08 Global wellness trends _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

A senior leader in AFL at the age of 29, son of Italian migrants Joseph La Posta now leads the NSW Multicultural agency, a government statutory body. Multicultural NSW promotes community harmony and social cohesion in one of the most culturally diverse states in the world. Joseph's aim is to ensure that in NSW, diversity remains our strongest asset and that all communities feel supported. In this Dawncast episode, Joseph share his journey from being steeply involved in the male-dominated industry of sports to championing inclusion and workplace diversity and a strong advocate for gender equality. Connect with Joseph on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-la... TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 3:13 Getting clear messages to the community 4:30 An agency bringing social cohesion to NSW 4:57 Innovation through inclusion and diversity 7:41 Bringing people together 10:15 Sustainability of being surrounded with likeness 11:47 Diversity in AFL key decision makers 12:13 Inhibition of Inclusion 14:43 A migrant's story 17:10 Importance of women in leadership 19:23 Working remotely 21:23 Bringing yourself to work with Covid-19 22:22 Lessons of Covid-19 23:14 Mental health challenges of 21st century 28:36 Dawn of a new era #podcast #MulticuturalNSW #Inclusion ____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

COVID-19 has profoundly impacted Australia's hospitality industry. Many have closed their doors following the government-imposed shutdown of restaurants on March 23, 2020. For Jason Chang, co-founder and CEO of Calia, a gourmet retail store/restaurant that gives customers the ability to replicate Asian culinary cuisine in the luxury of their homes, the business has been forced to pivot offering takeaway, selling groceries, alcohol and holding online events to keep their customers. Jason Chang is the son of Chinese immigrants, who learned about business from accompanying his parents to Melbourne markets while growing up. He shared with DAWNCast why the business is hanging on. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Calia during Covid-19 02:57 Small businesses in Melbourne 04:21 Specialties of Calia 06:18 Perception of Asian gourmet cuisine 08:52 Advice for aspiring restaurateurs 11:09 Launching in Jakarta 12:38 Jason's backstory 14:53 Looking for a better life: The Australian Dream 16:22 Conquering rejections and emerging successful 18:11 Building resilience with the help of his wife and his mother 20:24 Value of mentors and learning from failure 26:07 Thinking positively and helping the community _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

In this #podcast, Dai Le, Founder of DAWN and Catherine Ngo, Founder of Keynoteworthy are joined by Kristal Kinsela-Christie, a passionate and proud Aboriginal role model, a descendant of both the Jawoyn and Wiradjuri nations with more than 16 years of experience in education and training, organisational and workforce development, and supplier diversity working across Government, Corporate and Not-for-Profit sectors. In this podcast, Kristal shares her perspective on the impact that the #COVID19 pandemic has had on indigenous businesses, new ways of working online and provides some great tips for small business owners. Kristal is an owner and the Managing Director of Indigenous Professional Services (IPS), a majority Indigenous owned management consulting company and winner of the 2018 & 2019 Supply Nation Certified Supplier of the Year. Kristal is a well-known Aboriginal business woman and entrepreneur, she has worked nationally across Australia and is highly regarded as a skilled facilitator, expert in stakeholder engagement and project manager. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:12 Impact of COVID-19 on the Indigenous business community 3:15 Government stimulus vs procurement 5:59 New ways of working online 9:21 Virtual evolution: Working remotely 11:15 How does the aboriginal community feel about the coronavirus? 14:14 How are you looking after yourself? 17:14 Time to reflect 22:30 Do you see your business pivoting? 24:00 Tips and advice for small businesses CONNECT WITH KRISTAL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristalki... #indigenouscommunity _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

Seeing her parents fresh grade produce damaged in transportation to its destination prompted Nina Nguyen to come up with a solution that would transform packaging for Australian farmers. A daughter of migrants, Nina grew up in Sydney's South West with a desire to get into business. After trying out a few business ventures, she was drawn closer to home when her parents asked her to help solve the issue of their farms packaging. Nina set up The Boxco to supply top quality produce packaging to the Australian farmers up north. But with the high costs of importing those boxes, and the fluctuation Australian dollar, Nina decided to step up. And so Pakko was born. Pakko is now a leading cardboard manufacturing company that aims to provide custom packaging, fast and at an affordable level. Materials are sustainably sourced and manufactured in the heart of Geebung, Brisbane Nina shared with DAWNCast what fueled her. Learn more about Pakko: https://pakko.com.au/ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:15 – What is Pakko? 02:15 – Making the big move to Brisbane 03:59 – What fuelled Nina and her packaging journey 05:53 – The challenges and costs of importing boxes 08:58 – Does cultural background and upbringing influence your business 10:30 – What were the challenges of setting up the business 12:06 – What were the dark moments 13:56 – How did those moments shape the business? 15:43 – How important were mentors and coaches to the business? 16:39 – What were the lessons learned? 20:15 - The future of packaging 22:55 – How to set up effective measures to limit cost of business 24:15 – Business tips for startups 25:00 – How do you deal with the NO 26:41 – Where to next for Nina Nguyen 27:35 – Tour of Pakko factory _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

Creating startups for fun, Sam Zheng is a serial entrepreneur who has learned how to accept uncertainty while focusing on the expansion of conversational AI. Understanding that AI can assist in the recruitment process, he is the former CTO/Co-Founder of Hyper Anna, and the current CEO/Co-Founder conversational AI questioning engine company, Curious Thing. A self-taught engineer, Sam created Curious Thing as a startup in 2018, and since then, the company has won multiple industry awards and been adopted by some of the most innovative brands across Australia, South-East Asia, and the U.S. Sam sat down to share with Dai Le the sacrifices that need to be made when creating a startup from scratch. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 What is Curious Thing? 04:22 Serial Entrepreneur 06:16 AI asking the questions 09:48 Self-taught Engineer 11:04 Conversational AI vs BI (Business Intelligence) 12:37 Expanding in the U.S. 14:19 Building startups for fun 16:12 Crafting a career 16:57 Learning to accept certainties 18:49 Foundation of innovative products 20:49 Defining a strong team culture 26:07 Team culture formula for different fields 27:47 The benefits of having a mentor 30:09 Family and social sacrifices for startups 32:01 The growing business ecosystem in Australia 33:48 Confronting setbacks 38:27 Diversity in technology sector 39:33 Encouraging females in STEAM 43:39 Advice for business owners of diverse backgrounds 47:12 Where to next for Curious Thing? _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

In today's podcast episode of Dawn Cast, Dai Le and Catherine Ngo are joined by Nathan Clarke, ASOC Manager at Verizon. As one of the top experts in cybersecurity, Nathan oversees a dedicated team of cybersecurity analysts that provide 24x7 security monitoring, detection, and response services to multiple customers. In this episode, Nathan provides insights into newly emerging cybersecurity threats during the coronavirus pandemic, how cybercriminals are feeding of the fear of others to spread malware and what each individual can do to stay safe and protect themselves from cybersecurity threats. Nathan's team is part of a larger team of professionals in multiple locations around Australia and around the world that work closely together to provide security services ranging from incident response, cyber security engineering, cyber threat intelligence, and technology and platform management for commercial and government customers. He's also a great doting dad to his two year old son, Isaac and husband to beautiful wife, Ngan Pham. Nathan also volunteers where he can act as a reservist in the Army, veteran's welfare, and still geeks out in his lab/workshop. You can contact him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naclarke/ Disclaimer: The content in this production is for general information purposes only. You should not rely upon the material or information in the production or Dawn Cast as a basis for making any business, legal or any other decisions. #cybersecurity #malware #cybercriminals TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:14 What are some of the cyber security issues arising during COVID-19 2:23 The dark web 4:05 The COVID-19 Cyberthreat Coalition 7:05 Legitimate or not legitimate? 8:05 Threats via Social Media 14:38 Cybersecurity risks for businesses and employees working from home 17:40 Cyberthreats during the pandemic 19:18 How to protect yourself from Cybersecurity attacks 22:17 Resources to find out more about Cybersecurity _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

If you asked Lisa's team to describe her, they would say she's passionately crazy. A relentless consumer and creator of content, she's forever on the hunt for opportunities for herself, her team and clients. She shared with DAWNCast what drove her and why she does, what she does. Check out her agency: https://codiagency.com.au/ Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - A diverse workplace at CODI Agency 01:55 - Keeping up with the constant changes in digital marketing 03:30 - Early stages of Lisa's career 05:44 - Reasons for starting CODI Agency 10:16 - Leaving a corporate job and starting you own business 13:16 - Getting clients in a competitive industry 18:22 - Being authentic on social media 20:07 - What to do during dark moments and people who can help you 29:10 - Staying persistent and not giving up 36:55 - Winning over potential sales clients 40:50 - The effects of social media on mental health 49:14 - Reducing the stigma of discussing mental health 51:06 - Future plans 56:30 - Being open to change 59:45 - Encouraging words of advice _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

The chance meeting of a young boy named Sergio while on a trek made Tony Wu quit his 9-5 job and comfortable salary to pursue his dream of creating a startup - Weploy - that would help change the recruitment sector for little guys like Sergio. The Weploy app is designed to simplify the recruitment process for companies, eliminating unnecessary bias upon candidates for positions. This new staffing platform dominates the market today. A humble and mindful leader, Tony shares with Dai Le his drive to create a fearless and empowered future using technology. Check out weploy: https://www.weployapp.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Life before Covid-19 02:46 Making the best of a bad situation 03:30 Impact of Covid on Weploy - Positives and negatives 04:13 Creating a fearless and empowered future 05:26 WeployConnect initiative 06:19 What is Weploy? 08:13 Redefining the traditional recruitment process 09:33 Challenges for recruitment organisations 11:34 Weploy's growth - From startups to Mercedez-Benz 12:40 Helping the little guy 15:07 Efficiency of modern staffing platforms 16:13 Stagnant recruitment sector: What's the solution? 19:28 Eliminating bias among potential candidates 24:45 Using technology to solve problems in the industry 28:01 Background in technology 29:25 Identity as ABC and managing the pressure 35:07 Importance of good mental health 36:29 Prioritising the small things 40:21 Disconnecting from stress 41:35 Lucky to live in Australia 44:13 Adapting and working together as humans 44:51 What's next for Tony Wu? 45:54 Weploy's newest product: Talent Tap 46:24 What to know before starting your own business 48:18 Diversity and inclusion in modern society _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

In today's podcast episode of Dawn Cast, Dai Le and Catherine Ngo are joined by Nathan Clarke, ASOC Manager at Verizon. As one of the top experts in cybersecurity, Nathan oversees a dedicated team of cybersecurity analysts that provide 24x7 security monitoring, detection, and response services to multiple customers. In this episode, Nathan provides insights into newly emerging cybersecurity threats during the coronavirus pandemic, how cybercriminals are feeding of the fear of others to spread malware and what each individual can do to stay safe and protect themselves from cybersecurity threats. Nathan's team is part of a larger team of professionals in multiple locations around Australia and around the world that work closely together to provide security services ranging from incident response, cyber security engineering, cyber threat intelligence, and technology and platform management for commercial and government customers. He's also a great doting dad to his two year old son, Isaac and husband to beautiful wife, Ngan Pham. Nathan also volunteers where he can act as a reservist in the Army, veteran's welfare, and still geeks out in his lab/workshop. You can contact him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naclarke/ Disclaimer: The content in this production is for general information purposes only. You should not rely upon the material or information in the production or Dawn Cast as a basis for making any business, legal or any other decisions. #cybersecurity #malware #cybercriminals TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 1:14 What are some of the cyber security issues arising during COVID-19 2:23 The dark web 4:05 The COVID-19 Cyberthreat Coalition 7:05 Legitimate or not legitimate? 8:05 Threats via Social Media 14:38 Cybersecurity risks for businesses and employees working from home 17:40 Cyberthreats during the pandemic 19:18 How to protect yourself from Cybersecurity attacks 22:17 Resources to find out more about Cybersecurity _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

In our next episode of our dawn cast #podcast series, Dawn Founder Dai Le and Keynoteworthy Founder Catherine Ngo, are joined by Michael Burge OAM, Current Director of the Australian College of Trauma Treatment, to discuss the mental health impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, symptoms of anxiety and tips on how to cope. He has been working clinically in the area of PTSD for approximately 30 years and he was responsible for setting up and supervising trauma response teams of psychologists through much of country Victoria to help veterans and their families. Michael has published and presented extensively both nationally and internationally (including keynotes), in the field of PTSD. He has provided thousands of hours of service (including voluntary) to most traumatized communities in Australia. These include the Black Saturday Communities, whereby innovative educational and treatment programs were provided for combined professional and survivor groups, in the years post disaster. He introduced PTSD treatment methods to most Melbourne Universities as guest Lecturer and in 1993 introduced short course, skills- based training for the treatment of PTSD into Australia. In 2010 Michael was made a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society: made for sustained outstanding contributions to the science, and or application of psychology. In the 2010 Australia Day Honours, Michael was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for service to psychology & the community for the development of training & treatment protocols for trauma. Michael is former President of the Victorian Branch of the EMDR Association and former Victorian Chair of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and recent former Director, Board of Directors, of the APS. If you or a loved one are experiencing personal crisis or have suicidal thoughts, contact Lifeline for support. You can call them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from anywhere in Australia. https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Phone: 13 11 14 Disclaimer: The content in this production is for general information purposes only. You should not rely upon the material or information in the production or Dawn Cast as a basis for making any business, legal or any other decisions. #coronavirus #trauma #mentalhealth _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

At the age of 20, Linh Podetti became a single mother. Determined to create a brighter future for her son, Linh started her first eCommerce business in 2009 which she built from scratch through outsourcing. In 2015 she launched Outsourcing Angel, a social enterprise and offshore recruitment company. Outsourcing Angel is now a million dollar business with over 70 Virtual Assistants all over the world. Not only does the company allow business owners to free-up their time, it allows everyone to contribute to a greater cause. Linh shared with DAWNCast that she learned to work hard from watching her mother sew day in, day out. She wanted to make sure that small businesses, especially those run by women, do not fall into the same trap. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Introduction 01:39 – How Linh experienced poverty in Vietnam 02:13 – Why I'm passionate about outsourcing angel 02:42 – Arriving as skilled migrants in Melbourne 03:18 – Vietnamese perception of overseas Vietnamese 03:35 – working hard for the money 04:58 – Learning to replace bad work habits with good work habits 06:06 clash of East Vs West cultures 07:16 – The consequences of breaking Vietnamese traditions 07:52 – Learning to be resourceful 09:57 – On being angry and confused 11:09 – The fork in the road 11:46 – Shifting mindset 13:05 – Working on yourself 14:21 – How to set goals in life and business 18:17 – How to build a sustainable outsourcing business 20:41 – How to build a scalable business 21:38 – What is Outsourcing Angel 23:08 – Working from home or remotely 25:14 – Businesses now are more costs conscious 25:57 – What can be and should be outsourced 28:31 – What people say about creating overseas employment vs local 30:06 – The value of overseas staff 31:49 – The idea of giving back 34:32 – The impact of Covid in the Philippines 35:50 – what's next for Outsourcing Angel 37:01 – Turning to Acting _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

Yarrie Bangura's carefree childhood was disrupted by civil war in her home country of Sierra Leone. After years in refugee camps and experiencing poverty, and trauma Yarrie and her family were given the opportunity to rebuild their lives in Australia. While studying international development, Yarrie decided to set up an organic ginger beer business reconnecting to her childhood memories of growing up in a loving home and environment surrounded by the great women in her life, including her grandmother, who would often make the special ginger drink that is at the core of Yarrie's Aunty Ginger Tonic Beer. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Introduction 04:04 – How Aunty Ginger Beer connects to Yarrie's birthplace 05:40 – The women in Sierra Leone 07:29 – 8:40 – What it means to belong in Australia 08:43 – 9:58- What life was like in Sierra Leone 10:01 – 12:11 – How Aunty Ginger planted its roots in Australia 15:03 – 16:03 – Telling Yarrie's story in each Aunty Ginger bottle 16:13 -17:34 – How to build one's confidence through mentorship 17:34 – no magic seeds for success 19:13 – Have passion and purpose 19:47 – Entrepreneurial hustles 20:27 – Giving back to Australia 21:08 – the shifting of fear in running a small business 21:58 – What Aunty Ginger Tonic is about 24:07 – Three tips of setting up your own business 24:46 – find good mentors 25:45 – Be persistent, Don't take No for an answer _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

Associate Professor Caroline Ford leads the Gynaecological Cancer Research Group at the University of New South Wales. Over the past eight weeks, the Covid19 lock down has had a huge impact on the the laboratory work of many scientists, including Professor Caroline's team. At the time of this conversation with Professor Ford, she was looking forward to the team going back to lab to work which is due this week. Professor Ford established her lab at the Lowy Cancer Research Group in 2010 after international postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Toronto, Canada and Lund University, Sweden. Her research aims to understand why gynaecological cancers develop, how and why they spread throughout the body, and how best to treat them. She leads major projects on the early detection of ovarian cancer and molecular targets in ovarian and endometrial cancer. Professor Ford is also a long-time advocate for women in science, and was named a “Superstar of STEM” by Science & Technology Australia, a program aimed at smashing the stereotype of what a scientist looks like. In 2018 she founded the STEMMinist Book Club a global and virtual community focused on feminism and women in STEMM, which has rapidly grown to include over 4500 members from 30 countries worldwide. Connect to Prof. Caroline Ford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-... #ovariancancer #gynaecology #podcast _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

How did a shy young ‘mad scientist' from Corrimal, Wollongong end up having a career spanning 40 years in television production? Bernie Zelvis may not be a household name to the public but in the world of Australian Pay TV and live music broadcasting his work is legendary. He directed massive live music events such as the Big Day Out and worked with international musical luminaries such as Coldplay, Brian May from Queen and Lady Gaga. Bernie has continued to adapt, thrive and survive in an ever-changing media landscape and is currently teaching media production for TAFE NSW in Sydney. This is the story of how a boy from Wollongong ended up directing some of the biggest international names and acts in the world. if you're interested in the large body of work and curated content for students that Bernie has available online. Check out his Youtube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz0D... A few of the live performances that Bernie has directed over the years: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... If you want more information about the media courses at Sydney TAFE and TAFE NSW go to https://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses/me... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Bernie's childhood growing up in Australia 03:30 The path Bernie has taken after discovering his passions 04:40 Being a part of the Australian Navy 07:55 First job in the television industry 08:40 How creative content can impact the audience 11:24 Memorable moments as a filmmaker 11:47 Directing Lady Gaga Monster Hall 15:18 Filming live performances of Queen and Midnight Oil 19:38 Teaching and sharing knowledge at TAFE 24:18 The most satisfying thing about teaching at TAFE _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

Dr Jasvir Nachatar Singh and Dr Sabrina Gupta from La Trobe University share with DAWN CAST their findings into South Asian international students, and the impact of Covid19. In this episode, they gave Dai Le and Cathy Ngo some insights into the lived experiences, the challenges and future of these students. Jasvir came from Malaysian as an international student and stayed in Australia with her husband after being offered a role in academia. Dr Jasvir Kaur Nachatar Singh is an award-winning Lecturer at the Department of Management, Tourism and Sport at La Trobe University, Australia. Dr Singh was first appointed as the Early Career Development Fellow at the Department of Management, Tourism and Sport, La Trobe University in July 2016. In 2015, Dr Singh received her PhD with a thesis that explored '‘What is Academic Success for International Postgraduate Students? A Qualitative Study of Student and Staff Perspectives at a Malaysian University'. Dr. Sabrina Gupta is a Lecturer in the School of Psychology and Public Health and Assistant Course Advisor for the Bachelor of Health Science Program at La Trobe University. Sabrina completed her PhD in 2017 titled "Ethnicity, Cardiovascular Disease & Diabetes: A comparison between South Asians and Anglo Australians in Victoria, Australia". In this research she examined migration, ethnicity, lifestyle, CVD and diabetes and the relationship with the healthcare system. She lectures in both undergraduate and post-graduate health science courses and supervises honours and post-graduate students in public health research. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction 00:56 – Covid in Victoria means everything back online 03:23 – Students missing the person to person learning 04:45 – Students understand Covid 05:23 – Covid impact on international students 05:57 – Impact on newly arrived Vs long term international students 09:22 – What academic success looks like to international students 10:00 – Difference between Chinese and South Asian international students 12:38 – What are the real problems for international students 14:38 – Cultural expectations to study 16:39 – Gender expectations 19:05 – employability of South Asians international students 20:41 – Find jobs related or relevant to your study/industry 22:53 – Don't know how to network 25:58 – the culture of “just work harder” 27:33 – Lack of internships for international students due to Covid19 31:14 – La Trobe University Career Service 33:06 – Career Service as a whole 37:43 – It's how to do it, not what to do 40:00 – The importance of networking 40:55 – International students obstacles _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

Priscilla Koukoui is the founder of OviSquare and describes herself as a futurist, and also a prototype. She's not afraid to (re)start, to fail fast and press replay. A highly energetic, and passionate leader, she has worked in 10+ countries, for 10+ companies in 16 years, mostly leading projects or initiatives. Priscilla loves exploring innovation, emerging advanced technologies how they impact Humanity with a devouring curiosity and has consistently worked on new age technology solutions throughout her career. She shares with Dai Le on DAWN CAST her love of using technology to change the world. LEARN MORE: https://www.ovisquare.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Introduction 01:01 – What is a futurist? 02:30 – What is a prototype? 04:00 – The evolution of immersive technology - olfactory 05:34 – Using technology to create new narratives 09:05 – Augmented reality in Fairy Tales 13:02 – VR and AR at play 16:02 – How to navigate through new technological platforms 17:33 – Women in STEM 19:58 – The road to success 22:08 – Know your worth and abilities 23:00 – Calling Australia home 26:15 – Challenges of being a woman in technology 29:00 – What people expect and what I actually am 31:35 – Key advice to adapt to the future 32:27 – find your Ikigai 33:53 – Work on your passion 35:46 – Share your knowledge 39:23 – the future of online collaboration 41:52 – how we interact digitally with the physical world 44:50 – Jump to every opportunity 45:59 – Don't be afraid to reinvent yourself _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

The past few months have made us all take stock about our business, our lives and our communities. Cathy Dimarchos, founder of Solutions2You, believes that we should look at the opportunities presented through COVID-19. The founder and CEO brings her 35 years plus in Finance and qualifications in Counselling and Coaching to Dawn Cast. Passionate about people and business, and determined to impact the world, Cathy shares her perspective with Dawn Founder, Dai Le and Keynoteworthy's Cathy Ngo, the importance of language and mindset in times like COVID-19. Learn more about Cathy's business: https://www.solutions2you.com.au/ TIMESTAMPS: 01:41 Replacing triggering conversation with gratitude 05:36 Humans fight or flight syndrome 07:23 How to be mindful of the language you use in times of crisis 09:29 How to communicate effectively 11:33 Circling back to what people say 11:54 Bringing your whole self to work 14:04 Breaking the ice in a boardroom meeting 16:05 Developing your language muscles 17:01 The physiological impact of negative words or language 19:21 How to self regulate and take stock of what you say 20:17 Take a pause before you say something 22:34 Learning block the noise 23:40 Reframing negative dialogue 26:03 Redefining the new normal #podcast #COVID19Opportunities #HowtoCommunicate _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

Do you need a HUG? ABC chairwoman Ita Buttrose believes the Australian workforce has changed dramatically, saying younger workers lack resilience and "almost need hugging" for regular reassurance. In this weeks episode of our Let's Talk About series, Dai Le and Cathy Ngo discuss making mistakes/failing in the workplace and how to bounce back and build resilience. Here's the article: https://www.smartcompany.com.au/peopl... #LetsTalkAbout #ItaButtrose #Hugging _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

Carolyn Lee has worked in the solar energy industry for over 10 years and founded The Energy Experts in 2012, which provides and installs high quality solar solutions for residential and commercial projects. Her vision was to create a business that helps people find the right solution for their unique situation, to only install high-performance products and to provide an awesome customer experience. She loves the disruptive nature of renewable energy and enjoys helping clients become less reliant on mainstream power and more self-sufficient, by producing their own energy, rather than rely on the grid. In this podcast, Carolyn shares with Dai Le and Cathy Ngo, her knowledge on solar energy, why she started her business and provides some valuable advice and tips for consumers who are interested in moving to solar energy. LEARN MORE: https://theenergyexperts.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/the_energy_... Connect with Carolyn on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/theenergy... TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 0:33 About Energy Experts 1:19 Demand for Solar Energy 3:00 What is Renewable Energy? 4:00 Renewable Technology 7:22 Crap Solar: Issues for Solar Industry in Australia. 11:45 What to be aware of when buying Solar 16:05 Government regulation on Solar Quality 17:36 Rebates for using Solar 18:38 How many kilowatts for the average household? 19:55 Can you get off the grid? 21:06 Selling or donating back your excess solar industry 23:22 Gender diversity in the renewable sector 31:19 Advice for women: Why you should work in the renewable sector _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

With increasing numbers of Covid19 positive cases in Victoria, there's call to download the Contact Tracing App. Listen to this Dawncast episode where Dai Le and Catherine Ngo speak with a diverse panel of cybersecurity experts about their views on COVID-19 COVIDSafe contact tracing app. On the panel are Jens Lüttgens (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-l%C3%BCttgens-2a050615/) Security expert | Penetration tester | Security consultant | Keynote speaker Jens Lüttgens is currently CISO at UDG United Digital Group, a leading digital service provider in Germany, where he is responsible for IT strategy and all things security. In 2017, Jens lead the response team sucessfully resolving a cyber security incident, which eventually amounted to the largest claim Hiscox Germany had to this day. Jacqueline Jayne, Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinejayne/) Jacqueline Jayne (JJ) currently serves as Security Awareness Advocate for the APAC region for KnowBe4, the world's most popular security awareness and simulated phishing platform. With over 20 years' experience as a conduit between people and technology, she has mastered the art of communication and influence. Vanessa Teague, CEO of Thinking Cybersecurity () and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science. https://www.thinkingcybersecurity.com/ A cryptographer living and working on Wurundjeri land in Southeastern Australia (near Melbourne). She's interested in cryptographic protocols that support a free and democratic society, and works on openly-available research and open source software for supporting democratic decision making and empowering ordinary people to make choices about their own data. She recently has been examining (to the extent possible) the technical details of Australia's COVIDSafe app, along with other comparable protocols in the US, the UK, Singapore and Europe. John Richard Tamplin | Cybersecurity expert https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtamplin/ Contracted to work on various roles with the NSW Government, Salmat, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, German Central Bank, European Central Bank, Australian Payments Clearing Association (APCA). His career has ranged from strategy, development and support, across applications to infrastructure, and in a range of business domains. The majority of his roles have been working at the interface between the IT and business teams. Mark Smink https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-smink-5338324/ Over 20 years of IT experience in operations, security and infrastructure working in multinational environments. Building and leading teams of local security professionals and outsourced security services companies across Asia Pacific and from America to build security environments and platforms. A trusted advisor to business lines to build a security aware culture and to support client security and compliance audits and bid responses. Jacqui Loustau https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquiloustau/ Jacqui Loustau is the founder of the Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN) which aims to connect, support and inspire more people, in particular, women to pursue a career in security. Jacqui has recently moved from ANZ to Cynch Security where they are helping micro-small businesses with their cybersecurity. She has 18 years of international experience in a range of technologies and practical experience across multiple security domains within different industry sectors. Disclaimer: The content in this production is for general information purposes only. You should not rely upon the material or information in the production or webinar as a basis for making any business, legal or any other decisions. #cybersecurity #CovidSafeApp

How did a country with approximately 97 million people, nearly four times the number of Australia, manage its society and economy through Covid19 in the past few months? While there has only been two deaths in recent days, with both elderly men having underlying health conditions, Vietnam's Minister of Health has so far confirmed a total of 509 cases of COVID-19, with 369 of the affected patients reported to have recovered and been discharged from hospitals. The latest 45 cases were all linked to hospitals in Da Nang. Vietnam, unlike many other countries, locked its border, implemented social distancing, and masks wearing long before it had any confirmed positive Covid19 cases. In addition, it tapped into the country's most popular artist - Minh Beta - who penned the catchy song, Vietnam Oi - to get the people's spirit up and complying to the strict safety measures enforced throughout the country to prevent the spread of the virus. Minh Bui, or more widely known as Minh Beta, speaks with Dai Le TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to Minh Beta and his background 01:30 Why he wrote the original song, Vietnam Oi 04:27 The impact of the Corona Virus hit on the country hitting 6M views on YouTube 06:44 The key to Vietnam's low numbers of Covid19 positive cases 08:54 Why Vietnam has low Covid19 deaths figures 11:07 No incentive for the Government to hide Covid19 deaths 12:31 Vietnamese people rushed to buy face masks 16:21 How Vietnam's local authority managed Covid19 at a neighbourhood level 17:27 Minh Beta's education began at Sydney University 19:17 Friends in Australia from Cabramatta 21:04 The journey from Cabramatta to Singapore 24:40 The Dream of Harvard – being an international citizen 29:28 The impact of Harvard 31:19 Customers the core of success of Beta Cinema in Vietnam 33:10 Working through the Covid19 challenges for Beta chain of cinemas 36:44 How Vietnam Oi emerged through Covid19 38:38 A resilient mindset steered Beta Cinemas through covid 40:08 Family and happiness 42:45 Business advice - your Attitude is what's important in times of crisis 44:10 What's next for Minh Beta 46:29 Business is first but still want to develop as an artist 47:03 Vietnam's perspective on overseas Vietnamese _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

The coronavirus pandemic has not only seen a surge in online food orders via popular platforms such as Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Menulog but it has also seen more restaurants turn to on-demand food delivery as a way to connect with customers. But did you know that Uber Eats charges restaurants on their platform a commission fee of 30%? Despite the fact that Uber Eats has dropped the fee by 5% in May this year, many restaurants argue that the commission of 30% was still not sustainable for restaurants with many restaurant owners taking matters into their own hand and opting to deliver the food themselves or encouraging customers to pick up food. On this episode of our #LetsTalkAbout series our show hosts Dai Le and Cathy Ngo explore the different views on food delivery platforms. What's your perspective on food delivery? Comment below! _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

Rachel Worsley took the road less traveled and made the difference. A trained medical journalist, Rachel found herself drawn to the world of marketing, which led her to found her business, Neurodiversity Media. She shares with Dai Le and Cathy Ngo on Dawncast her personal story behind her business, and her passion to drive the conversation on inclusion and intersectionality. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:08 How Neurodiversity media started 3:54 What is Neurodiversity media? 4:53 Rachel's personal story behind Neurodiversity media 6:21 Rachel's diagnosis of ADHD and autism 9:08 Differentiating ADHD from other diagnoses 11:54 The interaction of ADHD and autism 13:23 How common is ADHD and autism? 15:12 Rachel's cultural background 17:03 How intersectionality is key to debates on diversity or inclusion 20:48 Neurodiversity in the workplace 24:29 How do we fix the system and the structure 27:51 What's next for Rachel 31:25 Neurodiversity is the ultimate inclusive movement 33:17 Neurodiversity is a sociological concept that welcomes all types of minds _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

As a child, Aleem Ali had to explain his name. While he had to constantly explain the origin of his name, Aleem shared on Dawncast that growing up in Queensland to a loving and inclusive family with a Muslim father and a Christian mother, gave him the resilience and confidence to respond to questions about his heritage and background, and even dealt with racism. He shares with Dai Le and Cathy Ngo the wisdom his grandfather passed on to his father, who passed it onto him. Aleem is the CEO of Welcoming Australia, and with his lived experiences, he is working with leaders and organisations across the country to cultivate a culture of welcome and advance communities where people of all backgrounds can belong, contribute and thrive. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:00 What is Welcoming Australia about? 3:03 Growing up in a multifaith and multicultural household 4:50 How Aleem's upbringing shaped Welcoming Australia 5:59 What Aleem finds most rewarding about Welcoming Australia 8:37 The origins of Welcoming Australia 12:37 The reception and reach of Welcoming Australia's message 15:40 Welcoming Australia's initiatives 17:06 Australia is a multicultural success story 18:56 Aleem's multifaith and multicultural upbringing in Queensland 20:36 Aleem's resilience + A powerful story about his grandparents 26:27 Where Welcoming Australia is going to be beyond 2020 28:50 What Welcoming Australia offers 31:02 Welcoming Australia's end goal _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

This season of #MasterChefAustralia has been praised for a number of reasons. One of them is the fact that with its diverse cast of contestants, it highlighted the importance of diversity and representation on prime time television. What struck many was the sheer amount of Asian-Australian faces on-screen including Amina Elshafei, Brendan Pang, Khanh Ong, Jess Liemantara, Poh Ling Yeow, Reynold Poernomo, Sarah Tiong including Judge Melissa Leong. In this episode of our Let's Talk About series, a weekly chat with Dai and Cathy on random topics, we discuss diverse representation on mainstream media and its importance to reflect the society we live in today. #LetsTalkAbout #podcast _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

Blind Grit is the brainchild of Nikki Hind, Australia's first legally blind fashion designer. Nikki joined Dai Le and Cathy Ngo to share her love of fitness, fashion design & social justice through her initiative Blind Grit. Blind Grit was born at the same time Nikki gave birth to her first child, becoming a mother, and also tragically losing her sight. But determined to create a future for her young family, Nikki didn't let her loss of sight stop her from finding a new way of expressing the best of herself. In this powerful conversation, Nikki took us on a traumatic journey of her early years of being sexually abused, to rebuilding her life, and now designing a future she wants to be proud of. WARNING: "This show contains strong language and covers topics related to sexual abuse that some viewers and listeners may find disturbing". _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

Mary Liu, is the Founder of Soy & Spice Lingerie. A social entrepreneur, she loves to spend every moment of her waking hours on developing the lingerie line Soy & Spice. She started her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 19 and has present the past 10 years of her career in the Australian startup ecosystem. With a love for lingerie and a deep passion in advocating for women in leadership and entrepreneurship, Mary hopes to inspire others through her own journey, and for Soy & Spice to give every woman that it comes across the confidence to try something that is outside of their comfort zone and to love themselves in the process. Soy & Spice Lingerie aims to symbolise the empowerment for women to be confident, to self-love & to be courageous in pushing their boundaries. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introducing Mary Liu and her lingerie line 01:36 - What made Mary Liu start her lingerie business? 03:57 - Low number of Asian Women in business 05:39 - Why are Asian women afraid of wearing lingerie? 07:02 - The difference between lingerie and underwear 09:09 - Mary Liu's struggling childhood contributed to her business mission 12:29 - How Mary Liu empowers Asian women through Soy and Spice 14:51 - Entrepreneur and Culturepreneur 16:53 - Market research and society pressure on Asian women appearance 23:05 - More women body diversity in marketing 26:46 - What stage is Soy and Spices in? 27:25 - Message from Soy and Spice _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

"Be a man." "Crying men are weak." "Tough it out." Many men are often confronted with phrases like these in their daily lives. In society and especially in many cultures, showing emotions is seen as a sign of weakness in men. How did it get to that? And what can we do to change this stigma? In the next episode of our Let's Talk About Series, a weekly chat with Dai and Cathy on random topics, our hosts discuss traditional masculine norms and share their views on crying men. What's your perspective? How can we challenge the status quo for men and boys and counter these stereotypes? Comment below! #letstalkabout #masculinity #stereotypes _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

While Covid19 restrictions have eased and we are seeing crowd gathering activities such as as sports are allowed, the overall events industry has been greatly impacted. Fernando Motti, a Director at Motti+Smith Events who creates premium hospitality experiences for clients such as Sydney Festival, Sydney Writers Festival, Groovin the Moo and Vivid, shared how his business almost died overnight . However, like many businesses, Fernando's saw opportunities in this Covidian time, using his 12 years combined experience in catering and sustainable events management, to create positive spirit and generate great energy in this testing time in designing a new craft beer: Cattleyard Brewing Co. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - How is event business during Covid-19? 02:29 - What was Fernando's event business in the industry? 03:35 - What Fernando's business does to cope with the Covid-19 social distancing period 05:27 - Chance to focus on new business 07:43 - Beer and Music connection 09:16 - Event business challenges 12:36 - How did Fernando process during the start of Covic-19 social distancing period? 17:23 - Getting beer business online 19:38 - Beer competition in Australia 21:03 - What is craft beer? 22:39 - How to make money with craft beer? 24:39 - Going back to the new normal in event industry https://www.instagram.com/cattleyardb... https://www.instagram.com/mottismith/ _________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _________________________________________________________CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

Vanessa Cullen is the Managing Director of Forward Thinking Design, a Certified B Corp company and one of Australia's most awarded brand strategy and built environment design studios. Vanessa is a trauma and chronic illness survivor, vegan, minimalist and health/wellbeing, environmental and ethical business advocate. She is a current ultra-marathon trail runner, charity ambassador and is a past Australian representative age-group triathlete. As an expert communicator and multi-award winning business leader, Vanessa has been profiled in several business books, national print media, on radio, on the Profitable Hospitality, Pioneers of Good and The Entrepreneur Way podcasts and on ABC News 24. In this podcast cast episode of our DAWN Cast Series, Vanessa shares her perspective on Design Thinking and how we can use hope and resilience to overcome fear and division amid the COVID-19 pandemic. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:14 What's a B Corp organisation? 3:26 About Vanessa's business 4:27 What's Design Thinking? 8:04 Getting into the design industry 9:42 Ethical Dilemmas 14:16 COVID-19 impact on business operations 16:30 Resilience instead of division and fear 22:19 Overcoming past difficulties and stages of grief 28:03 Next steps for her business _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

In the 7th episode of our ‘Let's Talk About' series, a weekly chat on random topics with Dai and Cathy, our hosts discuss Bodybuilding, societies expectations on body as well as the role of Social Media on body image. What do you think about Bodybuilding? Is Bodybuilding a Dysfunctional Vanity Sport or a health and self-confidence boost? #letstalkabout #bodybuilding #bodyimage _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

Vanessa Cullen is the Managing Director of Forward Thinking Design, a Certified B Corp company and one of Australia's most awarded brand strategy and built environment design studios. Vanessa is a trauma and chronic illness survivor, vegan, minimalist and health/wellbeing, environmental and ethical business advocate. She is a current ultra-marathon trail runner, charity ambassador and is a past Australian representative age-group triathlete. As an expert communicator and multi-award winning business leader, Vanessa has been profiled in several business books, national print media, on radio, on the Profitable Hospitality, Pioneers of Good and The Entrepreneur Way podcasts and on ABC News 24. In this podcast cast episode of our DAWN Cast Series, Vanessa shares her perspective on Design Thinking and how we can use hope and resilience to overcome fear and division amid the COVID-19 pandemic. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:14 What's a B Corp organisation? 3:26 About Vanessa's business 4:27 What's Design Thinking? 8:04 Getting into the design industry 9:42 Ethical Dilemmas 14:16 COVID-19 impact on business operations 16:30 Resilience instead of division and fear 22:19 Overcoming past difficulties and stages of grief 28:03 Next steps for her business _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dawn... INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au

In this episode of Dawn Cast, Dawn Founder Dai Le and Keynoteworthy Founder Catherine Ngo are joined by Weh Yeoh, CEO and Co-Founder of Umbo, Co-Founder of Happy Kids Clinic and Founder of OIC Australia. Weh Yeoh is a serial social entrepreneur, with his most recent one Umbo founded in 2018, in partnership with Francesca Pinzone and Ed Johnson, created to combat one of Australia's biggest hidden problems: access to speech and occupational therapy in regional Australia. Umbo makes it easier for people to see a speech or occupational therapist by connecting those in need with allied health professionals, via our online platform. Through an interactive video calling program, we put therapists in your home with all the tools they need to assess how best to deal with your family's needs. Learn more about Umbo: https://www.umbo.com.au/ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Umbo 4:13 The need for speech and occupational therapy in rural communities 5:19 How Umbo connects therapists with clients 7:08 How the service is delivered (Coviu: Telehealth platform) 8:37 Trend towards digital health 11:00 Introduction of other allied health services 12:02 Wait times for services in rural communities 14:07 Transition from face-to-face to online 16:20 Skillset of a leader 19:38 Weh's leadership during Covid-19 21:35 Weh's stand up comedy and what's next for Umbo _____________________________________________________________ CONNECT WITH US! DAWN is always eager to learn and share stories from different perspectives. If you have a story to share or know someone who is championing Inclusion & Diversity, please contact us! OUR WEBSITE - https://dawn.org.au/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/dawnconnect/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/yourdawn INSTAGRAM - @dawn_podcast SOUNDCLOUD - https://soundcloud.com/dawnpodcast _____________________________________________________________ CONTACT US! What topics do you like to hear about? Do you have any questions you like us to answer in our podcasts? Let us know! info@dawn.org.au