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DAWN Cast brings you a podcast that that shares stories that shape us, move us and impact us.Join our founder Dai Le, a refugee, storyteller and Councillor as she gets on the microphone with Cathy Ngo the founder of Keynoteworthy to delve into issues that affect and influence the community.Be inspired and get insights, subscribe.

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  1. Helping Small Business Grow and Creating Happy Customers with Ben Ho

    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...

  2. How to be a Successful Entrepreneur with Le Ho

    "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…

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  3. Making Positive Changes in your Community with Sibongkosi Moyo

    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...

  4. Repurpose your purpose | Amplify your story with consistent, authentic and engaging content

    We help thought leaders, CEOs, Business owners to: 👉 Create consistent content easily 👉 Shape powerful stories about your brand 👉 Bring out the natural and authentic voice in you 👉 Produce content that is genuine, relatable and educational 👉 Easily shared bite-sized social media snippets…

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  5. Buying Fruit and Vegetables the Right Way | Fruit Nerd's Shopping Tips by Thanh Truong

    "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...

  6. Surviving Stage 4 Cancer | An Unbelievable Story of Human Strength and Courage with Chee Fah Ep.88

    "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...

  7. Purpose Driven Careers | Tips On Finding The Right Mentors With Trent Dean Ep.87

    "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...

  8. Swimming in Gratitude and Rising above the Water with Stacey Copas Ep. 86

    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...

  9. Faith and money: How can business learn from the Bible with Rabbi Daniel Lapin Ep. 85

    "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...

  10. Passion and Purpose | How to have a meaningful life with Tony Burns | Ep. 84

    "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…

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  11. Overcoming Mental Illness with Ben Farinazzo | Invictus Game Gold Medalist | DAWNCast Ep. 83

    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.…

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  12. Creating sustainable relationships through 1010 Life | DAWNCast Ep. 82 ft. Justin Pagotto

    "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...

  13. The hospitality industry during uncertain times @Dawn Ep.81 ft. Wes Lambert | R&CA

    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...

  14. The world of 5G technology: harmful or helpful? @Dawn Ep.52 ft. Scott O'Brien | Humense | AR | VR

    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…

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  15. Wesa Chau breaking barriers | Culturally Diverse Leadership in Covid Times @DAWNCast Ep. 80

    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...

  16. From COVID-19 to George Floyd | America at the crossroad @Dawn Ep.48 ft. Bart Bailey | Courage to Care

    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…

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  17. From Survivor to Saviour through Self belief and Empowerment @Dawn Ep. 79 ft. Toni Lontis

    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…

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  18. Data Whisperer | The Art of Storytelling through Data @Dawn Ep. 78 ft Elisa Choy | Maven Data

    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...

  19. Shining the light on inclusion and diversity @Dawn Ep.49 ft. Joseph La Posta | Multicultural NSW

    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…

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  20. Calia | A Restaurateur's Australian Dream @Dawn Ep. 77 ft. Jason Chang

    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...

  21. Impact on Indigenous Businesses | COVID-19 | @Dawn Ep. 29 ft. Kristal Kinsela-Christie

    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,...

  22. Unpacking Pakko: A daughter's duty | DAWNCast Ep. 76 ft. Nina Nguyen

    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…

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  23. Curious Thing | The Convenience of Conversational AI | DAWNCast Ep. 75 ft. Sam Zheng

    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...

  24. COVID-19 Cybersecurity | How to stay safe @Dawn Ep.39 ft. Nathan Clarke | ASOC Manager Verizon

    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...

  25. Creating your own path to success @Dawn Ep. 74 ft. Lisa Teh | Codi Agency

    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...

  26. Weploy | Tech app redefining recruitment @Dawn Ep. 73 ft. Tony Wu

    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…

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  27. COVID-19 Cybersecurity | How to stay safe @Dawn Ep.39 ft. Nathan Clarke | ASOC Manager Verizon

    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...

  28. HOW to cope with the MENTAL HEALTH Impacts of COVID-19 @Dawn Ep.36 ft. Michael Burge OAM

    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...

  29. Working hard for the money: Outsourcing Angel @Dawn Ep. 72 ft. Linh Podetti

    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...

  30. Aunty's Ginger Tonic: Planting its roots in Australia @Dawn Ep. 71 ft. Yarrie Bangura

    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,...

  31. COVID-19 Impact on Ovarian Cancer Research @Dawn Ep.41 ft. Professor Caroline Ford

    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...

  32. Being a filmmaker through the lens of Bernie Zelvis @Dawn Ep 70

    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…

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  33. How to SUCCEED in Australia as an International Student @Dawn Ep.69 ft. Dr Singh & Dr Gupta

    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…

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  34. I'm not the good woman in tech @Dawn Ep.68 ft. Priscilla Koukou | Futurist | Founder of OviSquare

    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...

  35. Look for the Opportunities in COVID-19 |What's your footprint in life? @Dawn Ep51 ft Cathy Dimarchos

    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...

  36. Let's Talk About...HUGGING | Ep.11 ft. Dai Le & Cathy Ngo

    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...

  37. Solar Energy | What you need to know @Dawn Ep.67 ft. Carolyn Lee | The Energy Experts

    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...

  38. COVID-19 COVIDSafe Contact Tracing App Panel Discussion @Dawn Ep.40

    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...

  39. Vietnam Oi - The song that lifted Vietnam's Spirit during COVID-19 @Dawn Ep. 66 ft. Minh Beta

    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...

  40. Should you use UBER EATS? | Let's Talk about EP. 10 ft. Dai Le & Cathy Ngo

    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...

  41. The Road less traveled @Dawn ft. Rachel Worsley | Neurodiversity Media

    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…

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  42. Muslim and Christian - A Marriage of Inclusion @Dawn ft. Aleem Ali | CEO Welcoming Australia

    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...

  43. Let's Talk About...ASIANS on Masterchef | Ep.9 ft Dai Le & Cathy Ngo

    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...

  44. Blind Grit | Nikki Hind's journey @Dawn ft. Nikki Hind | Fashion Designer

    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…

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  45. Soy & Spice: A symbol of Women Empowerment @Dawn ft. Mary Liu | Soy & Spice Lingerie

    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...

  46. MEN don't CRY | Lets Talk about | ft. Dai Le & Cathy Ngo

    "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…

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  47. Cattleyard Brewing Co.: The Spirit of Entrepreneurship @Dawn ft. Fernando Motti | Motti+Smith

    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…

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  48. Building RESILIENCE to conquer FEAR @DAWN | Vanessa Cullen | Forward Thinking Design

    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…

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  49. Let's Talk About...Bodybuilding | Ep. 7 ft Dai Le & Cathy Ngo

    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...

  50. Building RESILIENCE to conquer FEAR @DAWN | Vanessa Cullen | Forward Thinking Design

    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…

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DAWN Cast brings you a podcast that that shares stories that shape us, move us and impact us.Join our founder Dai Le, a refugee, storyteller and Councillor as she gets on the microphone with Cathy Ngo the founder of Keynoteworthy to delve into issues that affect and influence the community.Be inspired and get insights, subscribe.

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