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Millennial Crisis
by Demi Kotsoris
The podcast making you feel less alone in your ”Millennial Crisis”, for forward thinkers seeking change. Career, culture & open-minded conversations. Hosted by Demi Kotsoris
Episodes
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Ep. 87 Starting over is a lie | Phoebe
Welcome back to another ep of the Millennial Crisis podcast. This week I bring you another guest episode, her name is Phoebe and she has lived a life! She shares with us her career journey, the twists and turns life took her on, having a baby in her 30s and what community means to her. Phoebe is…
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Ep 86. Was this year sh*t or necessary?
Welcome back to another solo yap sesh, today I'm yapping about: - Did everyone have a shit one this year? Or were we all just growing a lot? - Have you reflected on your year properly..Cause I hadn’t - Blocking the devil’s apps and unlocking more joy.. This week's person you should be following…
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EP 85. Sport, solidarity & the power of small actions | Alex from Klabu
Welcome back to another ep of the Millennial Crisis podcast. This week I bring you another guest episode, his name is Alex and he works for Klabu, a social enterprise that is on a mission to support refugees rebuild their lives through the power of sport. This is the perfect episode for if you’re...
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Ep 84: Life's already hard, stop making it harder
Welcome back to another solo yap sesh, today I'm yapping about: - Why do we crucify ourselves for nothing (just live babe, life is already hard enough) - Moving to ANOTHER country + Visa's - Journalling (do more of it) - Sometimes we all fall off This week's person/brand that you should check out...
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EP 83. Hot people care about human rights
Welcome back to another ep of the Millennial Crisis podcast. This week I bring you another guest episode, her name is Shardae and she is reminding us hot people care about human rights!! This is a perfect ep for if you're feeling a little hopeless/helpless in the state of the world right now…
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EP 82. Do you really need goals?
Welcome back to another solo yap sesh, today I'm yapping about: - Goals: WTF are they and do we really need them? - The realisation that seasonal depression is real - Taking a "break" actually works (who knew) - Change: does it ever get easier? This week's person/brand that you should check out…
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EP 81. Good beans, Good people | Cody
Welcome back to another ep of the Millennial Crisis podcast. This is our first interview for this season and it's with Cody from Good Beans cafe This is a perfect ep to listen to if you can't really figure out what your passions are or if you really want to make something you love your work. It...
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EP 80. I moved to Amsterdam. Oh, and the world is crumbling.
Welcome back to Season 5 of the Millennial Crisis podcast. This is my first solo ep in AGES, and it was so hard to record. Anywho, I hope you enjoy my existential privilaged dred thoughts and it makes you feel a little better about yours. This week's person/brand that you should check out is...
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Ep 79. Your story matters | Harrison James
TW, in today’s episode we talk about sexual assault, rape of minors and other conversations around these topics, if you may be triggered or these conversations may not be something you are ready or able to listen to at the moment we advice you to skip this episode and listen to one of the other…
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Ep. 78 How Patriarchy affects Men & Women | Pierre Fleury
Today's ep we dive into patriarchy, what it means to be a "man" and how patriarchal thinking can be damaging to both men and women. Pierre Fleury is a professional community educator by day, and by night his activism doesn't stop, he created content across social media channels to educate and...
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Ep 77. The art of following up | Sarah
Today's episode I chat with Sarah who is a Marketing and Communications Manager and Board Chair, she has done a Ted X talk and is passionate about empowering young people to go after what they want while arming them with the branding tools to do so! In today's episode you will learn about Sarah's...
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EP 76. The unconventional life of a Millennial
This week's guest is Joe Santini. He is a writer, retreat host, milkshake enthusiast and someone I call a friend. In this episode you will hear how Joe has absolutely slayed his 20s and used them for exactly what they're meant for, EXPLORING, LEARNING, GROWING & F*CKING UP (whoops). Joe's outlook...
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Ep. 75 Let’s talk about sex | Eloise
Eloise is the co-founder of FIGR where they recognised that there was a veil of shame tainting the real purpose of lubricant: to make moments of intimacy more pleasurable. So during covid they decided to launch FIGR, a lube company for 21st-century peeps! In this episode, Eloise and I discuss not...
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EP 74: There’s power in imperfection
*Trigger warning in this episode we touch on domestic violence & suicide, if you feel you will be triggered by any of these conversations please skip this episode* This week's guest is Sa'ad Mustafā he is a Tiktoker, activist and social commentator. Sa'ad has made waves online with his social...
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EP 73. How to Make an Impact in Your Own Way | Junie
This week's guest is Junie she is the Founder of Propel Innovations. Junie has a diverse professional background, having worked in Banking, Education, Health, Events, Hospitality and Not-for-Profits in Canada, India, Mexico, China and Australia. Her passion for innovation, entrepreneurship,...
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EP. 72 Our Mental Wellness Matters | Leighton 20 Talk
This week's guest is founder of 20 Talk a platform for young adults to integrate mental health tools into their life. Leighton's passion for preventative mental healthcare comes from personal experience both with himself and others in his life that have suffered. We walk openly about mental…
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Ep. 71: Channel the energy of a middle aged white man
Today's ep we talk about mental health, well-being and career success and how they are all intertwined. Emma Stapelton is Head of Customer Success at Mecca brands, and as impressive as her title is, it's honestly the least interesting thing about her. Emma & I's conversation dives deep into what…
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Ep 70: We don’t have to be what we assume people expect us to be
This week's guest is MC community member and all-round legend Dinch. We talk a lot about personal growth throughout your 20s, how we are constantly changing and the struggles that can come with that. We touch on mental health and therapy and Dinch shares a lot about the importance of language and...
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Ep. 69 Your experience matters, and it’s valid
Sabina McKenna is an Australian curator and writer of Nigerian-Irish Heritage. She is the creator of The Where Are You From? project, a photojournalistic series about cultural identity. Where are you from? has achieved local and international acclaim, with features in press publications that...
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EP. 68 How to do what you love | Kalle
Today’s episode I chat with a Youtuber, content creator, film maker extrodainare who gave up city life to live in a cabin in the middle of well… no where the north of Sweden. He’s name is Kalle, and he is the prime definition of living life on your own terms. We talk through his journey of…
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Ep 67: The importance of being yourself | Hui Min
This week I chat with somebody who self-identifies as an introvert but when she walks in a room she makes a statement! Hui Min who was born in Singapore is a Digital Content Specialist at Vush a sexual wellness brand, who loves emo music and rocks her green hair. Although what you wear, or how…
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Ep 66: Why you need to make up your own rules | Josh Howard
Today’s guest is the founder of a brand with not only a purpose but a personality! The brand is Single Use Ain’t Sexy and the man is Josh Howard, in this episode we talk about how Josh had the confidence and conviction to build a disruptive brand and do it his own way. This episode showcases the...
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Ep 65. Leveraging your uniqueness when building a career | Jordan Lomax
This week I chatted with Jordan Lomax, an experienced Digital Marketing Manager & graphic designer. She has worked with brands including Spotify, Shopbop & General Assembly. During my chat with Jordan we discussed how embracing who she is and what makes her unique has allowed her to have a...
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EP 64. Not every freelancer is the same | Ryan Cheng
This week I chatted with my friend and friend of the podcast Ryan Cheng, who is our only re-occurring guest so if you haven't listened to any of our other episodes with Ryan go back to Season 1 and have a li'l listen! Ryan & I chat about our semi-new lives as "freelancers", although both of us…
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EP. 63: How fear and scarcity keep us stuck | Sarah Hawley
This week I chatted with Sarah Hawley, founder of Growmotely, mother, entrepreneur, alternative life liver & dead set legend. In this episode we discuss how she has lead so many lives over her time, from career changes to personal relationship growth and mindset. If you’re feeling stuck in the…
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EP. 62 What’s to come in 2022
Hey fam! Welcome to the intro episode of Season 4 of the Millennial Crisis podcast 🙌 In this episode our host Demi Kotsoris, talks through the season that was, her life updates and what you can expect for Season 4 of the podcast as well as the future of Millennial Crisis as a community 🙏 We…
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EP 61. Feeling out of place | Clara Escoms
This week I chatted with Clara a Brand Strategist living her best life in Bali, but her life didn’t always look like this. Clara originally from Spain was a listener of the podcast and had the exact same feeling that many of us have. You know, lost, confused as to why our lives are miserable and...
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EP. 60 Tiny Homes & living by your own rules | Jesse Mackenzie
This week I chatted with Jesse MacKenzie who lives and builds tiny homes, giving us a look into how he went from a "conventional" to an "unconventional" way of living. This conversation should act as a reminder that nobody is born/or destined to live a certain lifestyle and it is a journey to...
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EP. 59: Your past doesn’t define who you are today | Liv
This week I chatted with Liv who is an ex-evangelical who opens up about how she grew from her past perceptions of the world and gained a new perspective and outlook on life. This conversation is something a lot of us will be able to relate to, we discussing shame or guilt we can feel for past...
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EP. 58 Moving through the sh*t, to become an “overnight success” | Darcy Keely
This week I chatted with Darcy Keely founder of Hairy Original a clothing brand and creative movement that focuses on colour, comfort and community all while trying to give back to creatives. Darcy’s story is one familiar to many of us as Millennials, and showcases the up and downs of our 20s…
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EP 57. It’s ok to be 3 Dimensional | Elouise Eftos
This week I chat with Elouise Eftos, Australia’s first Attractive comedian. You may know her from one of her many viral videos online including her recent Mandy one of the rich mums from the St Josephs scandal or her re-enactment of the Melbourne Hotel Quarantine fuck up… But Elouise is more than...
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EP 56. The importance of being authentically you | Dane
This week I chat with Dane, a Content Marketer who moved to Melbourne from the UK. Dane’s story is a roller coaster ride and shows how just because you choose to live life authentically doesn’t mean things are going to be easy. Dane shares his story of transitioning from female to male, how he...
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EP 55. The art of DOING | Flex Mami
This week I chat with Lil Ahenkan but you may know her as Flex Mami. She is a Best Selling Author, DJ, Podcaster, TV Host oh and founder of Flex Factory and now Future Group Chat. This woman is a doer through and through and let me tell you her journey to getting to where she is right now takes;...
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EP 54. Getting comfortable with not being perfect | Funny Business
This week I chat with Rob Hicks & Lach Bradford founders of Wellbeings Group & hosts of the Funny Business Podcast. In today’s episode, I chat with the boys about their journey to getting the podcast off the ground and how they have changed their lives and their business so drastically over the...
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EP 53.The Snowball Effect | Nikita Crump
This week I chat with Nikita Crump TikToker, lover of the outdoors and now microvan builder. In today’s episode, I chat with Nikita about her decision to live in her Honda Civic, what got her to that point and all of the lessons she has learnt along the way. This episode really is about trusting...
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EP. 52: It's all about the journey | Ryan Cheng
This week I chat with Ryan Cheng friend of the show & a professional storyteller! In today’s episode, myself & Ryan reflect on our career journeys, the ups & downs, setbacks & things that lead us to where we are now. This episode really is a chat between friends, looking at lessons learnt, how...
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EP 51. Choosing your mental health over external success | Jenny Tian
This week I chat with comedian & creator Jenny Tian. We discuss how Jenny quit a prestigious consultancy job at a Big 4 firm, despite her career trajectory being on the up and up the stress, mental strain and lifestyle imbalnance she faced in that career lead her to re-evaluate what she really...
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EP. 50 Your career isn’t supposed to be linear | Matthew Waugh
This week I chat with founder, father, firey, and hobby farmer Matthew Waugh. We discuss Matt’s not-so-linear career journey, from working at Channel 9, to playing football abroad, becoming a tech founder all the way to packing boxes in a warehouse. This conversation really showcases how trying...
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EP 49. From Corporate Hustle to Nomadic & Mindful Business Owner | Tiff Ng
This week I chat with the founder of The Social Story and full-time Digital Nomad Tiff Ng. We discuss Tiff’s journey to a fully remote life and her experience in hustle culture workplaces that left her burnt out. Starting her own business, how you can make an impact in your workplace and…
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Ep 48. Any decision is better than indecision | Oyinkro Kagbala
This week I chat with creative directer and founder of K-OS Visuals Oyinkro Kagbala. In this episode we talk about Oyinkro’s decision to quit a job he enjoyed mid-pandemic to start his own business. We touch on how he stays motivated working for himself, taking risk, not being afraid to make a...
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EP. 47 Our Big Litter Problem | Candace Colaço the Little Litter Project
This week I chat with founder of The Little Litter Project Candace Colaço. We discuss why she started The LLP, her journey of taking action, and how we can do better when it comes to keeping our planet green and waste free. If you’re located in Melbourne be sure to check out her next events and…
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EP. 46 How Personal Development Lets us Down | Khan Shadid
This week I chat with creator, programmer, entrepreneur and life enthusiast Khan Shadid. We discuss the addictive loop of personal development, how the perfection of it can often let us down, taking accountability for our actions and taking charge of our own lives. Khan shares his story of...
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EP. 45 It’s never too late to try something new | Concetta Caristo
This week I chat with comedian Concetta Caristo, we discuss being unapologetically yourself, prioritising yourself and doing the work, always pushing yourself to try new things and the personal pressure we put on ourselves. Concetta shares her story of self-discovery and growing up in a home with...
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EP 44. Discovering What Your “Thing” Is | Aidan Jones
This week I chat with comedian Aidan Jones, we discuss relentlessly pursuing what you love, treating your passion with respect, putting yourself out there and overthinking what others think about what you do. I hope this conversation encourages you to do more of what you love, to pursue things...
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Ep 43. Reverse Engineering your Career to fit your Lifestyle | Crystal Andrews (Zee_Feed)
This week I chat with Crystal Andrews founder of Zee Feed an independent media business that breaks down news into digestible bites for the Now Generation! Today we chat about actually thinking about what you want to do & how to connects with the lifestyle you want to live, digital media and the...
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EP 42. Why it's not weird to explore solo | Ben Kielesinski
This week I chat with Ben Kielesinski who is the owner of clothing brand Wildly Apparel, as well as a creative who has recently blown up on Tiktok with his incredibly adventurous solo exploration videos. Today we talk about how exploring your curiosities, doing things you love for the sake of it...
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Ep. 41 The Year of Experimentation
Welcome to Season 3 fam! So excited to bring you yet another brilliant season with some incredible guests. The focus of this season was to chat with people who were living life boldly and by their own terms, to inspire us to keep at those "wild" dreams we have! I give you an update on where the...
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EP. 40 How weird was 2020
We made it to the end of Season 2, thank-you so much to everyone who has listened, pushed themselves, gone through the ups and downs of 2020 and supported the podcast. It's been such a strange year, but I'm grateful for this community. This week I talk through a bit of my 2020 experience and...
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EP. 39: The reality of working for yourself | G'day Frank
This week I chat with Reagan founder of G’day Design Life & G’day Frank. Frank is a designer, business owner, creative & mentor for designers. He has cultivated an engaged community of designers via social media sharing his wisdom on design, business and life in the most entertaining way - you’ve...
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EP 38: Why You Need to Start Listening to Your Body | Heidi Lou
This week I chat with Heidi Lou founder of Heidi Lou designs, who is a women empowerment advocate brand designer and artist. Heidi is all about getting in tune with your own body and health and ensuring you make decisions that are right for you. We discuss Heidi’s career journey, how she went…
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