The Westside Stories: Beyond the CBD

Episode 2 of The Westside Stories Podcast is live!This week, Sean Johnston sat down with Tony Nash, Founder of Booktopia, one of Australia’s most recognised online retail success stories.Tony shares a candid and grounded perspective on what it actually takes to build a business from scratch, the challenges that come with growth, and the resilience required to keep moving forward.In this episode, we get into: • Building a business from the ground up • Navigating challenges, risk and uncertainty • The mindset required to scale and sustain success • Leadership, culture and staying true to your visionIf you’re building, leading, or thinking about taking the leap, this is well worth your time.🎧 Episode 2 is now live.

We’re excited to launch the very first episode of The Westside Stories.In Episode 1, Sean Johnston sits down with David Borger, Executive Director at Business Western Sydney, for a candid conversation on leadership, resilience, and the evolution of Western Sydney.From growing up across multiple schools and learning to adapt early, through to becoming one of the most influential voices shaping the region, David shares the experiences that have defined his journey.This episode covers: • The realities of growing up and constantly starting over • How resilience and adaptability shape leadership • The transformation of Western Sydney and what’s ahead • Why connection, community and opportunity matter more than ever • Lessons from a career at the centre of business, government and growthThis is a raw, honest conversation about people, place and progress in Western Sydney.Subscribe for more episodes of The Westside Stories.