What does it take to build a brand people actually feel?
Amy Castano breaks down the mindset behind influence, entrepreneurship, and launching a business during one of the toughest times for small operators.
Her take on connection, leadership, and risk is a masterclass for modern founders.
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In this episode, Andrew Gung, founder of Core Confidence Coaching, shares how heartbreak, self-doubt, and rejection pushed him to rebuild his entire life from the inside out.
From teaching himself psychology and attraction. Andrew opens up about the lessons men need to hear: fear, failure, leadership, and self-respect.
Milly Banister, founder of allknd, shares the story of how vulnerability became her greatest strength.
She opens up about anxiety, purpose, social media, and why young people deserve to be trusted with the language of wellbeing.
Viv Conway is the co-founder of Girls Get Off, a brand redefining how women talk about pleasure, confidence, and self-expression.
What started as a lockdown idea turned into one of New Zealand’s boldest e-commerce success stories, built on grit, purpose, and unapologetic honesty.
In this episode of The How Story, Chad Stephens, creator of 1Form, shares how he transformed a personal frustration into the original Australian real estate application platform used by millions nationwide.From $2 pasta nights and rejection emails to million-dollar exits, Chad reveals the raw truth behind startup creation — the sacrifices, timing, and lessons that come with building, scaling, and selling a business.
Meet Tim Graham The General Manager at Hotspotting, one of Australia’s leading independent real estate analysis firms. With over 14 years of experience as a buyer’s agent and a deep understanding of market cycles, finance, and property investment, Tim has helped countless Australians make smarter decisions with their money. From spotting high-growth suburbs to simplifying complex data, Tim bridges the gap between property insight and real-world strategy, showing investors how to build wealth the right way.
From scaling cliffs to scaling startups
Andrea Gardiner went from extreme risk-taking as a rock climber and skier to building Jelix, one of Australia’s leading venture capital firms. In this episode, she shares how lessons from the mountains shaped her approach to investing, what VCs are really looking for in founders, and the values that drive her biggest business decisions.
Jeremy Cabral is best known as the co-founder of Finder, one of Australia’s most successful comparison platforms, and a leader who’s helped scale it into a global business. Over his career he’s been recognised for building high performing teams, driving growth at scale, and shaping digital innovation in Australia’s startup scene. In this episode, Jeremy shares the hustle, risks, and lessons behind those achievements, and what it really takes to back yourself as a founder and leader.Welcome to The How StoryOn this channel, we go deep with the world’s most inspiring and high-performing people — from CEOs to athletes, creators to thought leaders. If you're looking to unlock your full potential, this is where you'll learn the mindset, health practices, and tactics that fuel success.Our mission is to inspire 1 million people to believe in their power to achieve more. If that’s you — hit the subscribe button and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.
In this episode, PR expert Danica Bunch breaks down exactly what public relations is, how it differs from marketing, and why every business, big or small needs PR to build credibility, attract clients, and handle crises.
From her 20+ years in government to running her own global agency, Danica shares proven strategies, real stories, and practical tips to help you understand and use PR for business growth.
Jonathan Webber’s CEO journey is a masterclass in resilience and entrepreneurship.
From overcoming childhood adversity to sleeping on a mattress in his office while building his first company, Jonathan has turned hardship into a multimillion dollar business empire.
If you’re a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or future CEO, this episode is packed with real-world strategies and inspiration to help you grow, lead, and make an impact.
From a passion for health to co-founding Chief Nutrition, Veronika’s story is fuelled by resilience, running, and real food. 🏃♀️🥩✨
In this episode, she shares the powerful lessons behind her journey, from overcoming challenges to building a brand dedicated to clean ingredients and lasting health.
If you care about performance, wellness, and what really goes into your food, this one’s for you.
In this episode of The How Story, we sit down with Liz Gould, a performance psychologist and mindset coach who has worked with elite athletes, executives, and high achievers across the globe.
From supporting athletes preparing for the Athens Olympics to guiding leaders through burnout and performance blocks, Liz brings unique insights into what it truly takes to perform at the highest level.We explore her journey from a sports-loving student to discovering psychology, her experiences working with Indigenous athletes in Darwin, and what she’s learned from years inside high-performance sporting systems. Liz unpacks the difference between good and great performers, why hustle culture is a myth, and how to cultivate sustainable success through rhythm, recovery, and intentionality.
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From just $200 and a dream, Rami built Rashays into one of Australia’s most loved restaurant brands. His story is about resilience, relentless drive, and never letting fear of failure hold you back.From war-torn beginnings to leading a nationwide restaurant empire, Rami shares the lessons, the struggles, and the wins that shaped his journey. Welcome to The How Story
From growing up in a refuge, to serving time in prison, to building a thriving property business that empowers Aboriginal Australians, Bradley Gimbert's story is one of resilience, accountability, and transformation.
This episode will inspire you to take control of your future, no matter where you start.
From Newcastle to New York Fashion Week, from second-hand makeup to her own beauty line. Bonnie’s story is one of pure grit.She dropped out of uni.
Hustled her way into the industry. Built a 6-figure eComm brand with over 100K followers at @ozbeautyexpert. And she’s just getting started.Welcome to The How Story
From selling scratchies at 10 to building a $3.45 billion property empire , Chris Christofi shares his relentless journey to success.
In this episode, Chris opens up about his humble beginnings, early failures, and the lessons that shaped him into one of Australia’s most successful property entrepreneurs. He talks about rentvesting, smart wealth building, losing it all in his 20s, and rebuilding with purpose.
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• Real estate investing in Australia
• Sales mastery and business growth
• Rebuilding after failure
• The mindset behind wealth and legacy
• Why rent money isn’t dead money
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Welcome to The How StoryJulian, the founder of Loan Options, is changing the game in finance with AI. In this video, he reveals how his innovative technology is making loans faster, more transparent, and easier than ever before. From starting with nothing to building a multi-million dollar business, Julian’s story is one of hustle, risk, and relentless ambition. Find out how he bet big on AI and won. This is the future of lending.
Brad Krauskopf has helped reshape the way Australians work. As the CEO of Hub Australia, he’s created premium, experience driven spaces that put hospitality at the heart of office life.
In this episode, Brad reveals what makes a great workplace, why design impacts performance, and how flexible work is rewriting the rules of business.
Jason Cadee played over 400 games in the NBL, wore the green and gold for Australia, and lived every young athlete’s dream. But behind the headlines was sacrifice, pain, and a moment that nearly ended everything.
In this raw and revealing conversation, Jason opens up about the car crash that changed his life, the pressure of performing under a national spotlight, and the heartbreak of missing moments that mattered most.
He shares what it really takes to survive at the top, why walking away was the hardest decision of all, and how he's redefining success in the business world post-retirement.
Toby Jenkins made it to the Olympics.He built a successful business and now coaches high performers.But the real story? It took him nearly 20 years to let himself feel proud of it.In this episode, Toby shares the moments most people never see — the quiet doubts, the small acts of kindness that changed everything, and what it means to show up even when it’s hard.If you’ve ever questioned whether you're really "enough" — this one’s for you.