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Espresso Exchanges Episode 82: Matthew Fletcher

I caught up with Matthew Fletcher, Associate Director at KPMG Australia Geelong, who has worked across business, government, and community to help shape regional growth and build stronger ecosystems. We spoke about people, trust, and why regional cities have a unique edge.
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Espresso Exchanges Episode 80: Jessica Anderson

I caught up with Jessica Anderson, Senior Associate in Family and Relationship Law at Coulter Legal. Through her work, she supports people during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. We spoke about human behaviour, growth, and the balance between empathy and professionalism.
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Espresso Exchanges Episode 72: Shriyansh Maniar

I caught up with Shriyansh Maniar, an MBA graduate who has worked across audit, consulting, and financial services, to talk about numbers, networking, and why communication often matters more than credentials.
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Espresso Exchanges Episode 68: Pranav Prakash

I sat down with Pranav Prakash, an experienced finance and sales operations leader who’s worked across Australia and the United States, including with adidas & PUMA Group North America. Our conversation explored how global exposure reshapes perspective, the misunderstood role of finance in growth, and the value of skills over titles.
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Espresso Exchanges Episode 58: Tanishq Marwaha

I sat down with Tanishq Marwaha, an engineer-turned-finance professional whose story blends curiosity, perseverance, and disciplined ambition. From leading teams at university to working in startups and now in global finance, his journey reflects how adaptability and focus can shape a meaningful career.
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Espresso Exchanges Episode 29: Faiza Nouman

I had the enriching opportunity to chat with Faiza Nouman, a seasoned banking professional and entrepreneur. Faiza discussed her enduring passion for the banking industry, offered advice for young professionals, and shared her vision for future innovations and personal goals.
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Espresso Exchanges Episode 26: Zachery Lunnon

In this episode, I caught up with Zachery Lunnon, a driven Bachelor of Commerce student from Deakin University, who is deeply immersed in the world of finance and leadership. He shared his aspirations within the banking and finance sector, his proactive approach to professional development through the CFA program, and his passion for leadership and personal growth.
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Espresso Exchanges Episode 20: Riley James Pitcher

This week, I sat down with Riley James Pitcher, an enthusiastic Real Estate Advisory & Project Management Intern at EY and the President of the Deakin Commerce Society. Riley is also diligently pursuing his studies in Commerce and Property & Real Estate at Deakin University.
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Espresso Exchanges Episode 10: Renae Anderson

This week, I had the enriching opportunity to converse with Renae Anderson, Manager, Select Advice at UniSuper, who passionately champions financial literacy. Renae shared deep insights into the nascent integration of AI in financial services, the essence of mentorship, and offered guidance for those aspiring to enter the financial advisory sector.
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