Season 2 Bonus Episode: Unreleased & Unfiltered

In this episode of Skale Up, hosts Julie Kim and Sophie Seymaux open up the archive to share unreleased audio from across Season 2. Every conversation is recorded for around 45 minutes and edited down to 15, and a lot of insight ends up left on the studio floor. Here, they’ve pulled together some of the moments that were simply too good to cut — extended reflections from eight guests across career, authenticity, media, the art world, recruitment and where AI is taking luxury next.Inside the Episode:* 1:17: Jess Blanch (Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, RUSSH): an unconventional path into fashion and media, and the calling that kept her on it* 3:46: Shamini Rajarethnam (CEO, Rationale): what authenticity really means, and why showing up the same at work, with friends and at home matters* 5:00: David Meagher (Editor, Gourmet Traveler): the lessons in reader feedback from Wish Magazine and Gourmet Traveler, why no title can be everything to everyone, and the real nuance behind “pay to play”* 11:33: Amanda Shadforth (Artist & Creative Director): the shift from an online archive called Oracle Fox to her own name, and how a personal identity caught up with a growing brand* 14:45: Viola Raikhel (Global Arts Industry Leader): a candid look inside the art world and at buying and selling at auction, and why collectors benefit from independent advice* 18:05: Steve Grace (Co-founder, The Pillars): what founders and scale-ups get wrong about hiring and retention, and the feeling he’s building into The Pillars, Sydney’s private members’ club* 22:33: Michelle Reeves (CEO & Founder, Xillions) AI, digital co-creation and scaling scarcity, and what it means when creative directors become megaphones rather than makers* 26:16: Steve Philpotts (Managing Director, Experian ANZ Marketing Services): where AI is heading next for a global data and technology business, and what it unlocks for teams without a background in analyticsWhy Listen?This is a rare chance to hear the parts of Season 2 that are unreleased and unfiltered. If you’ve enjoyed getting to know this season’s guests, you won’t want to miss this one.Connect with Us:* Instagram: @skale_australia* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skale-australia/* Email us: [email protected]* Website: www.skaleaustralia.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit skaleaustralia.substack.com/subscribe