Amol Kasaju came to Australia in 2009 as a student with no connections and no plan. He started as a housekeeper just to survive. Fifteen years later, he became co-owner of Quest Werribee alongside his business partner Natalie Bui.

But behind every role and every setback was one constant. His family. In this episode of the Dreamer and Doers Series, Amol shares the unfiltered story of how he got here and why purpose is what keeps a dream alive.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• From Housekeeper to Franchise Owner: The 15-year journey and the mindset that made it possible
• Rejection Is Part of the Process: How Amol got turned down repeatedly and chose to invest in himself instead
• Dream vs. Purpose: Why a dream is not enough and how Amol's purpose evolved into a family mission
• The Hustle Nobody Sees: Why people assume success was easy and what it really took behind the scenes
• When You Share a Story It Is Not About You: The insight that inspired Amol to speak openly

TIMESTAMPS

02:03 From Housekeeper to Dream: Amol's Journey Begins
02:58 The Desire That Started Everything
03:56 Getting Rejected and Choosing to Grow Anyway
04:56 The Graveyard Shift That Quietly Changed His Life
06:46 How Meeting Natalie Bui Led to Business Ownership
08:40 Why a Dream Without Purpose Goes Nowhere
09:50 The One Thing You Must Never Forget as You Grow
11:20 The Mindset Shift From Employee to Owner
44:51 Would You Do It All Over Again?
45:57 The Hustle Nobody Sees Behind Every Success Story
47:26 Why Family Is the Real Why Behind Everything
49:13 Why Sharing Your Story Is Never Just About You

GUEST INFORMATION

Amol Kasaju

Co-Owner, Quest Werribee
Entrepreneur and Community Leader

Connect with Amol

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amol-kasaju-732a3170/
• Website: http://www.questwerribee.com.au

Every migrant has a story—of dreams, struggles, and triumphs. My Migrant Soul brings you powerful, real-life conversations with migrants from diverse backgrounds who have navigated the challenges of starting over in a new land. Hosted by Imran Abul Kashem, this podcast sheds light on personal migration journeys, cultural transitions, and the resilience that fuels success.

HOST INFORMATION

Imran Abul Kashem
Founder, My Migrant Soul
Serial Entrepreneur, Former Journalist and Personal Branding Expert

Connect with Imran

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• Podcast Website: https://westendpodcast.au/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mymigrantsoul-aus
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imran_abul_kashem_melbourne/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imranabulkashem/

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