Ashley Feraude in conversation Cathy Hope, an Associate Professor in Arts & Communication at UC and the person behind play-based activation of major community spaces in Canberra. Cathy is an energetic and colourful academic with ample applied experience in the specialist field of place-based and community-driven installations. Among others, Cathy h…

Ashley Feraude in conversation Anna Krajacic, who is a Manifesting Coach. Following a longer corporate career, Anna felt that something was missing from her life. She undertook a path of life coaching and learning and realised that filling that void is all about positively aspiring to exciting new goals. Easy to say but harder to do, so Anna became…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Sascha Brodback and Joelle Bou-jaoude from Brodburger. The couple have created a Canberra custom fast flood institution that is iconic in its delivery of home-style burgers for the last 16 years. Starting from a little red caravan at the shore of Lake Burley Griffin, Broadburger changed the casual dining scene in…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Melanie Gibbons who heads up Elms Communications, an agency specialising in complex and strategic government comms. Melanie has been in love with comms since she started her degree at the University of Canberra and, during her career across the public service, has grown a specific skillset that allows her to unde…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Faustyne L’Hostis, who is a pastry chef from Paris with a world of experience and the owner of Ma Petite Pâtisserie in Canberra, a fine plant-based pastry school. Faustyne has taught for a decade in diverse areas including languages, dance and cooking. From the Ritz Palace to the prestigious Ducasse School in Par…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Liam Budge who is a multifaceted creative individual. He is an accomplished jazz musician with recordings and performances spanning from Canberra to New York as well as an award-winning photographer and video producer with a major documentary work to his name. Liam discusses the path and choices he has taken in l…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Arron Hage (ACS) who is a documentary producer with a huge catalogue of work across Australia and the US. Under his business Wolflab, he specialises in cultural storytelling and produces various series of documentaries for major commercial and public networks. His title is Director of Photography but that is just…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Ian Oliver, who has a background in accounting, small business and real estate. But that's just the start of the story. With limited initial capital, he has over time developed his companies to have ownership in several commercial real estate properties in the ACT & NSW and a significant interest in storage in Au…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Kate Lord, who heads up Akin. The agency provides expert services in PR, Govt relations and comms services with a strong lean into the tech sector. Kate has always been a passionate communicator, driven by her curiosity for unpacking complicated. That drive has seen her working in PR across the hospitality factor…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Franky Tapia, Entertainment Director, Fiction Club, ONE22 & Director, Decibel Creative. Franky learned about dance music from his brother and about bringing people together in celebration from his family. It wasn’t long until he started DJing then promoting nights and ultimately managing the music and events for …

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Matt Fenwick who is the Founder and Strategy Director of True North Content Matt has a unique ability to take very complex information and make sense of it to develop a clear and engaging story. The content agency he heads up helps large organisations or intricate initiatives to create a narrative that puts the a…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Dimitri Weber, CEO and Founder of Goldfield & Banks - Australian luxury fragrances. Dimitri is an expert in the luxury perfume industry and has had a global career in luxury brands and worked with high-end brands such as L'Oréal Luxe, Cartier, Tom Ford, Narciso Rodriguez, Issey Miyake, Elie Saab and Mercedes Benz…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Kate Edwards, Creative Director and Partner at Supercurious. Kate has had an amazing global career built on her creative communications ability. She has worked in corporate comms and PR in the Govt sector and then across advertising agencies and production houses like George Patterson Y&R, Zoo and Silver Sun befo…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Thomas Craigie who is a Food & Beverage Manager at Doma Hotels. Tommy looks after about 150 staff to deliver services across restaurants and bars including Ostani, Louis and Leyla. He also looks after events at Realm and Burbury Hotels which are all part of the Doma suite of ever-expanding offerings. Tommy has a …

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Nick Evans, State Chief Executive of Colliers. After finishing a management degree at UC, Nick went on to an in-depth and globe-spanning APS career in immigration. After 17 years he took all the gained skills in leadership and strategy and turned his focus to leading the Government and Strategic Account services …

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Gabe Trew who is behind the iconic Canberra shop POP. After being deeply involved in the music scene, Gabe changed directions and developed a vision for a store that, on the one hand, presents locally-made products and, on the other hand, celebrates the unique and quirky nature of Canberra. Within a few years, Ga…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Aj Bala who is the owner with two other partners of DNA Architects. Aj set his eyes on architecture early on a kicked things off with a degree at the University of Canberra. From there he increased his applied experience by working in a number of firms before being ready to provide the type of high-level creative…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Jemma Mrdak who is the founder of Dak & Co, a Canberra agency assisting small businesses with all of their social media needs. Jemma started the freelance business seven years ago after working in PR & comms for a hotel chain and the public service. She noticed a gap in the local market and after a year of freela…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Scott Leggo who is a highly experienced photographer, specialising in Australian landscapes photography. Scott discusses his career progression from the airforce to the public service and then to management consulting - until the moment he stopped to look at a landscape photo in a boardroom. Scott also reflects o…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Emma Batchelor who is the author of the award-winning book ‘Now that I see you'. Emma discusses her career transition from dance and science (a Bachelor of Medical Science), to writing for an online publication called Leiden, before finding her true calling as a writer. She also discusses how her personal experie…

Hugh is the Emeritus Professor of Strategic Studies at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre at ANU. From initial studies in philosophy, Hugh built an awarded career in defence and intelligence analysis focusing on Australia and its relationship to the world. Specifically, Australian strategic and defence policy, Asia-Pacific security issues and…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Ben Yosef, who runs Ben Calvert Photography. Ben is lover of photography and has a specific thing for photographing food. But before he found his passion, the 'Ben Calvert style' and commercial client stability, he needed to learn how to start and grow a business, how to keep optimistic when times got tough and h…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Dan Cusack who is behind Revive Landscapes and the new plant home delivery business Housemates. Dan is a self-proclaimed 'plant man' and his passion for all things plants (from compost to trees and back again) is infectious. But he wasn't always this way and, in this episode, Dan takes us on a journey that touche…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Nick Parkinson. Nick is responsible for establishing Hopscotch along with other venues in Canberra. He started off his career as a chef chasing big high-end dreams with top London restaurants but, after a few years, Nick came back home to find an exciting opportunity in industrial Braddon. Hopscotch has now been …

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Bridget McShane, who is the Creative Director at McShane - As the founder, she delivers complete residential and commercial projects from architectural design through to interior design via a holistic approach. Bridget has a world of experience behind her. She has in-depth knowledge of civil and commercial projec…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Russ Evans. Russ is a chef with a world of experience and the man behind the popular Instagram account Experience Eats - which shares culinary adventures from Canberra and the region. Russ talks about his passion for food, and how experiencing food is more than just about the dish or the taste. We also discuss ho…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Tom Skeehan. Tom is a Canberra based industrial designer heading up the Skeehan Studios that specialise in furniture design and manufacture as well as design consultancy. Tom chats about his business, the clients, how he stays true to his calling while also balancing the ever expanding requirements on his time. T…

Daniel heads up the roasting operations at ONA Coffee HQ in Canberra. He talks about his career progression from a barista into this pivotal role in the company, the intricacies of coffee processing, types and making that he is so passionate about, and reveals some techniques we can employ to better understand and enjoy quality coffee. Behind the B…

Francesca heads up the digital strategy and content for Vogue, Vogue Living and GQ Australia. In this chat, we discuss how a love of fashion, magazines and journalism has guided her career. Francesca discusses the challenges of working in an ever-evolving digital landscape, how she understands and consumes fashion and why she loves being an ambassa…

Ashley Feraude presents a quick summary of the many guests that joined him for season 3 in 2022 and gives an insight into some of the learnings from the conversations. Behind the bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions. Brought to you by Coordiante.Ashley Feraude

Gina is an Interior Designer and the Editor of an award-winning interiors blog called the Style Curator, which is all about helping people create a more stylish home. Gina is passionate about sharing her love of design, architecture, decorating and homewares. Her passion is infectious and she discusses how she got into the industry, how she grew he…

Wes Heincke is the man behind Canberra''s Assembly and Corella among other venues in Queensland. Wes takes us on the journey he took to discover that hospitality, and specifically the social aspect of it, is what has become his life's purpose. He talks about the importance of hard work, learning from mistakes, surrounding yourself with people you t…

Ben Faulks is the Chairman of the Ray White real estate agency and Zango. He covers how he gravitated to property from an initial interest in rugby and physiotherapy and a background in finance at Macquarie to leading one of Canberra’s largest real test agencies. Ben also chats about the importance of circular and positive impact on other people’s …

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Amanda Whitley, who is the founder of HerCanberra, an undying supporter of Canberra and a communicator with a love of bringing communities together. She discusses her background in journalism, PR and corporate communications that equipped with her the skill set to launch HerCanberra and turn it into the voice of …

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Danielle Harmer who is the General Manager of Allhomes. Danielle talks about her background in IT and business and how a trip to New York kicked off a massive career in digital publishing and real estate. Her passion for developing experience-focused digital solutions, coupled with a love of real estate means she…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Danh Doan, a freelance makeup artist specialising in bridal and event makeup. Danh talks about how he got into the industry, why wearing makeup is important for him and his clients, the changes he sees in the industry and why he is about to spread his wings and try his luck in the Sydney scene. He also gives some…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Frank Condi, the man behind many iconic Canberra hospitality venues including Edgar’s, SubUrban, Public, Academy, Mr Wolf, Shortys, Lola’s, Wakefield Room, The Inn and Mama Dough. Over two decades, he has progressed from playing Rugby, being a barman and working in security, to running and owning locations that h…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Kate Freeman who is a nutritionist and the founder and managing director of The Healthy Eating Hub. She loves the scientific evidence-based approach to nutrition, which she couples with her love of communicating. Through the Healthy Eating Hub is he is able to pass on her knowledge and educate others on great nut…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Becky Khanthavongsa who is the owner and face behind Zaab restaurant in Braddon, Canberra. Becky talks about the journey she took to open Zaab, including her Laos influence, the pivotal role of her family, cutting her teeth out on previous business ventures and also knowing how to be true to her spicy vision whil…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Emily Coates who is the founder of Ivy Social, a boutique social media agency providing social services to a portfolio of national clients. Emily chats about her innate passion for marketing and how that has taken her on a somewhat predetermined journey to form Ivy Social. From loving social media as a powerful c…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Dave Caffery, who is the founder of Dionysus, a long-standing Canberra-based cultural agency focused on place-making and delivers various artistic, music and community events. Dave has a philosophical view of the world mixed with 70’s flare and a love of expression and humanity. He offers an insight into how he d…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Kristen Davidson who has been presenting the breakfast show on Mix 106.3 in Canberra for nine years. Aside from doing additional work in communications, MCing events and now starting up work as a celebrant - Kristen is busy with family life and making sure that she stays positive, confident, true to her values an…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Mathew Trinca, who heads up the National Museum of Australia. Mathew has a PhD in history with research interests in social and cultural relationships and in museological theory and practice. Balancing this academic side is his business sensibility that is required to run a large cultural organisation. This conve…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Vanessa Hawes who is an exceptionally passionate creative, dedicated to the art and function of interior design. She covers the role of psychology in her profession, how to keep up with the styling trends while remaining timeless and talks about the life path she took to find her career. Behind the Bio, a podcast…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with John Blaxland, who is an Australian historian, academic, and former Australian Army officer. He is currently a Professor in Intelligence Studies and International Security at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre at the Australian National University. John discusses his passion for history and political scienc…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Steven Cetrtek who is the founder of Thursday Architecture. Steven's design journey started with working with bricks on building sites in his early years. After studying architecture at UC, Steven worked for 15 years are numerous Canberra agencies before taking the jump to start his own architecture firm named Th…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Frank Madrid who has a career full of cultural experiences. Among other things, he has been one of the Spanish Wiggles he has produced many festivals and shows and toured bands the likes of Los Amigos Invisibles, he has directed entertainment for events such as the Art Not Apart, Floriade and the National Multicu…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Nic Vevers who works by day as an editor and cameraman at ABC News and by night produces the Mustard Flats online magazine and various creative video projects. Nic's passion for telling candid and underground stories that relate to the core of Canberra's subcultures, has resulted in him producing The Academy Stor…

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Kim Rubenstein, a law professor, author, human rights advocate, mum and proud Canberran who is now running as an Independent for the Senate. Kim has a long and celebrated history in law, both from an academic and a practising side focusing on equality and citizenship. Having spent years interacting with students …

Ashley Feraude in with Taylor Pitsilos, who owns and runs the Designer Op Shop Emporium with her parents. The business has become Canberra's hub of vintage shopping through its dedicated space that is home to ten specialty shops. Taylor discusses where her passion for vintage fashion came from, why she couldn't imagine ever doing anything else and …