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Espresso Exchanges Episode 67: Aryan Meghani

I caught up with Aryan Meghani, Competition Administrator at Cricket Victoria, whose journey reflects how passion for sport can evolve beyond playing and into building the game from behind the scenes. From arriving in Australia as a teenager to working across community and premier cricket, Aryan shared how curiosity, initiative, and people skills shaped his path.
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Espresso Exchanges Episode 61: Ankit Sobti

I met Ankit Sobti, a data analyst, connector, and the man behind #themeetupguy, a title that perfectly captures his mission to create genuine human connections in an increasingly digital world. From moving to Australia in 2017 to hosting nearly a hundred lunches with strangers, Ankit’s journey is a story of curiosity, courage, and community.
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Espresso Exchanges Episode 50: Vaibhav Kashyap

For this special 50th edition, I turned the mic inward, for a quiet coffee and a moment of reflection. What started as a small idea between conversations has grown into something much more: a space for connection, storytelling, and building bridges between people. Here's a glimpse into my why, and what I’ve learned along the way.
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Espresso Exchanges Episode 49: Aryan Sharma

I caught up with Aryan Sharma, a third-year software engineering student at Deakin University and a true multi-hyphenate, tech enthusiast, DevOps practitioner, CGI artist, and video editor. Whether he’s leading frontend teams at Gopher Industries or creating content for clients across platforms, Aryan is someone who bridges creativity and logic with clarity and drive. Our conversation touched on inspiration, identity, and the small shifts that make a big difference.
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Espresso Exchanges Episode 47: Emily Sinclair

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Emily Sinclair, a recruitment consultant at gforce employment + recruitment, whose career path has woven through years of leadership in retail to her current role in the for-purpose sector. With a clear passion for people, Emily shared thoughtful insights on growth, purpose, and what it really takes to find (or help someone find) meaningful work.
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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 42: Jayneel Jasapara

I recently had an enlightening conversation with Jayneel Jasapara, a sports tech enthusiast and business analytics professional studying Masters in Business Analytics from Deakin University, who shared insights into his unique career path from cricket player to tech innovator in the sports industry. Here’s a deeper look into our discussion:
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Espresso Exchanges Episode 37: Saad Sami

I had the pleasure of discussing career pathways and networking with Saad Sami, a dynamic National Business Development Director with a background in chemical engineering. Saad shared insights into his career transition, the importance of networking, and his vision for the future.
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Espresso Exchanges Episode 24: Vinesh Balan

I sat down with Vinesh Balan, who shared the compelling story of his transition from Bangalore to Melbourne, his initiative Job Hunt 2.0, and his unique approach to mentoring migrant job seekers and international students.
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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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