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Espresso Exchanges Episode 85: Joe Escobedo

I caught up with Joe Escobedo, AI educator, marketing strategist, and lecturer who now teaches Fortune 500 leaders how to communicate and sell using AI. We spoke about confidence, human connection in an AI-driven world, and the skills future leaders need most.
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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 69: Ereena Bagga

I sat down with Ereena Bagga, a software engineer at SEEK whose journey into tech began long before fancy IDEs or slick demos, back when code was handwritten and curiosity led the way. From early STEM exposure to working in fast-evolving tech environments, Ereena’s story highlights how intention, communication, and responsibility shape great engineers.
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Espresso Exchanges Episode 66: Zoë Wood

I caught up with Zoë Wood, founder of Your Obvious Choice Wingwoman, a video confidence coach who helps quiet standouts step into visibility without the noise, the cringe, or the pressure to “sell themselves.” After years working behind the camera, Zoë made a deliberate shift, from producing videos to helping people feel confident enough to be seen in them.
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Espresso Exchanges Episode 45: Benson Miller

I had the opportunity to sit down with Benson Miller, Human Resources Coordinator at AKD and a recent graduate from Deakin University. We spoke about his early career journey, the lessons he’s picked up along the way, and what he wishes he knew before stepping into the professional world.
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Espresso Exchanges Episode 4: Vedha Dhuri

This week, I had the enriching opportunity to speak with Vedha Dhuri from Deakin TALENT, Deakin University's innovative career development service. Vedha, with her extensive experience in career development and unique insights as a former international student, shared valuable perspectives on the evolving workforce and practical advice for students.
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