Chent Thambiah is a startup entrepreneur and high performance coach with over a decade of impact across Oceania, Asia, and the UAE. He blends innovation, tech, and personal development to shape the next generation of founders and industry leaders. In this episode, we dive into his journey from street culture and personal loss, to global influence, coaching, and future tech. A candid conversation on resilience, entrepreneurship, and the future of AI - hosted by Mel Yu. Make sure to stay ...

The Authentic Me Podcast – Season 3 What started in my childhood bedroom back in 2020 during lockdown is finally returning - and it feels right now! After a year of release and rebuilding in 2024, I’m stepping into 2025 feeling grounded, in love, and genuinely proud of the woman I’ve become. This season, we’re going deeper. Expect raw reflections, honest conversations, and the belief systems that have shaped who I am today. You’ll also hear from new guests - people I truly admire and who cont...

Is Love Really Enough for a Successful Relationship? In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the complexities of love and relationships. I welcome back the world-renowned Relationship Coach, Dean Blankfield, to come and have this wholesome and deep chat with me as I am going through my own healing. Is love truly the key ingredient to long-lasting, fulfilling relationships, or is there more to it than just romance and feelings? We explore key questions and topics that will resonat...

Hey guys! This episode was recorded over a year ago in 2023 but it never made it to the podcast live! It's been a wild year and I'm keen on bringing back some episodes and conversations without the pressure of recording one every fortnight. So I will use this platform how I need it and if you check in from time to time, thank-you for your love! This one was with one of my own life coaches - Joel Brown... Enjoy! *** In this episode, Mel Yu sits down with Joel Brown, founder of Addicted2Succe...

On this episode, I have special guest (and my ace coaching client!), Katrina Weller - a Grief & Loss Specialist, Speaker and the founder of the Grow with Grief hub. We discussed our experiences with grief and loss, reflecting on the impact it has had on our lives and relationships. We share the duality of emotions, the ongoing waves of grief, and the longing for the presence of our loved ones who have passed away. We dive deep into various aspects of grief, including the myths sur...

Matthew John Kyoo Purcell (known professionally as Matt Purcell), is a South Korean-born Australian entrepreneur. Matt Purcell is Australia's leading personal branding expert and the founder of Australia's only verbal self-defence program, Kung Fu. Matt is on a mission to help doers think and thinkers do. I was lucky enough to sit and have a chat with a fellow Asian- Australian to talk about our unique stories and how important identity is in the way we live our lives. Both Matt and I are pa...

Erin Deering was looking for a bikini to wear on the beach on a second date with her now ex-partner. Craig Ellis, but couldn’t find anything under $100 that didn’t have Hawaain flowers on it. It was either Zimmerman or Billabong back then with no in-between price tag available for women. Little did she know, she would go on to start a multimillion-dollar bikini business known as Triangl – and take it global. Today, Triangl is sold in over 100 countries and boasts 2.4 million Instagram f...

A champion for diversity and loving the skin you’re in; Natasha Heal has taken her every experience in life and turned each into a means of growth, acceptance and self love. With a unique ability to recognise the beauty in all things and people, as well as taking hard lessons in her stride, Natasha is an advocate for alopecia awareness, an internationally renowned fashion model and promotes living a mentally well-balance life. This episode we talk all things growing up in the beauty industry...

Welcome back guys! Today I am joined by entrepreneur, photographer, designer, mentor, former cross-fit enthusiast, former controversial public figure in the media, the author of ‘6-figure creative’ but most importantly, down to earth legend whom I have only until recently had the privilege to call a friend, Carly Söderström. Carly is a straight shooter and I love that about her. We talk about the importance of travel and how experiencing other countries has made us better human beings....

Today's wholesome chat is with my high school friend, Jess Jackson (IG: @jessinbondi who I went to Mordialloc College with between 2003-2008! Jess is the founder of health and wellness brand, Australian Made Bio Cellulose Sheet Masks, @goodlivingonly_. She is also a certified meditation teacher who aims to share content to inspire not tire so you're empowered to live a balanced life. Jess is passionate about embracing a life you love to live. We talk all things friendship and high school ed...

How important is it to have a loving and supportive partner? For me, it is the MOST important aspect to ensure I maintain wellness, peak performance and dedication to building my life, my career and my health. It's all very much dedicated to this man here I share the mic with today... my partner, Jordan Consoli! To everyone that has been with me through my journey, I appreciate you all so much to get to know the man who makes me the happiest woman on the planet. I feel so lucky I get to shar...

We are diving in deep here bringing my housemate into the mix! It's been a year of living with Jordan and Beza in my life so what better way to get to know me further and deeper than having her on the show! Beza is an incredible media personality, MC, host and fashion model. She is a freelancer in the creative community and really helps us all give perspective to those who may be struggling to start! We also talk all things personal branding and her opinion and cautions meeting my partner, J...

Helloooooo world! I am back after a year and a half from this podcast, The Authentic Me! Life's been busy and when we don't remain consistent and disciplined, things fall off the band wagon... so vola! Nevertheless, I am keen to put energy back into this show to bring you insightful and authentic stories and ideas. This week, I touch on both discipline and consistency to building successful habits that STICK! Listen to this if you need a reminder that you are capable of GREAT things. ...

WOW! This conversation was SO, SO, SO Powerful! Shani gets down and vulnerable, openly discussing parenthood, finding confidence even through suicidal thoughts and severe moments of depression and sadness. We both cry in this ep!!! So much love for this gal! If something you hear in this conversation causes heightened emotions within you, please, please reach out and also seek professional healthcare advice. Lifeline is available for you 24 hours, 7 days a week on 13 11 14. We love you. Sh...

Quick one! So sorry for the internet stuffing up our conversation a couple of times during this audio. I hope you can be patient and get through the little cracks in conversation to listen to Jake's very important message! Jake is an absolute legend and I was so proud to be able to have this chat with him. Jake is bloody real, nothing else to say! I hope you take some valuable lessons from this during World Mental Health Month. As always, what we say in these conversations are not pro...

If she can do it - you can too! Living in Melbourne, Vanessa is a motivational speaker, body builder, sponsored athlete, and a women empowerment leader. Vanessa Calafiore was born with a genetic-disability of having no hands or feet. Growing up, Vanessa also lived through abuse which then caused PTSD, an eating disorder and depression. Join us on this epic conversation around self-love, going through life's challenges and having a strong mindset! Thanks for listening :) Keep going Ness, you...

Natasa Adamovic is a mental health support worker specialising in psychosocial recovery. She manages clients who live with a chronic mental illness ranging from depression, anxiety, autism, OCD to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Tash credits this work to her own lived experience with anxiety to transform and best support her client. With a Graduate Diploma in Psychosocial Science and has also been coached and mentored by yours truly, Tash is now a leading 1:1 coach to help you transform y...

SUICIDE TRIGGER WARNING: If you, or anyone you care for, is in need of professional support, please reach out to Lifeline by phone on 13 11 14 (24 hours a day) or message a Lifeline Crisis Supporter on 0477 13 11 14 (6pm – midnight every night). Lauren McDonough suffered from depression since she was 13. In 2017, when Lauren was just 19, her mental state declined to the point where she made an attempt to take her own life. In this moment, Lauren’s life was to change forever. *** Episode ...

Yollana has worked 20+ years in helping founders, executives, entrepreneurs, and individuals to embody their true leadership potential. She uses an approach that is authentic, insightful, supportive and focused on success. Her goal is to understand your leadership goals and context, and how she can add value to your leadership journey. We dive deep into Yollana's life on this episode and I share her transformative program with you all, Heal Your Past Relationships, that I personally complete...

My sister (currently 22 years old) speaks with so much wisdom, so much understanding of self-development and so much awareness! I loved spending this time with my sister and our ability to have these vulnerable, honest and deep conversations. Hear her side of the view within our family dynamics, what it was like for growing up with a broken family and trying to navigate her emotional triggers from being sexually assaulted by a trusted, father figure! I hope this podcast highlights how i...