19/11/2025
When was a kid, he was busy building entire worlds out of cardboard and Legos — and now he’s the Creative Director behind some of Australia’s coolest media + event companies .media ❤️🔥
But real talk? The road wasn’t always smooth sailing.
He shares the messy, honest chapters: convincing his dad to let him study design, living in his car, wrestling with ADHD + imposter syndrome, and trying to prove his creativity was a real career path.
We dive into everything from flipping burgers at Hungry Jacks → graphic design → landing the internship that changed everything. Self-advocacy, knowing your worth, negotiating fair pay, finding creative flow, stepping into leadership — it’s all here.
This episode is your permission slip to dream loudly, create boldly, and build a life and creative career you’re genuinely obsessed with.
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