This one's close to home for me because I used to head up the production team for this exact organisation and community!

Jon Yeo has held the TEDxMelbourne licence for almost two decades, curating some of the most talked about independent TED events in the world. He's spent his career studying why ideas connect and why some conversations simply stop us in our tracks.

In this episode, we go behind the curtain of TEDxMelbourne's upcoming event, All Analogue, how the theme came together, how speakers are chosen, and why he believes the world is moving toward smaller, more intentional experiences instead of chasing scale. We also dig into communication as a skill, not a talent, and why clarity is the one thing most people get wrong.

If you're someone who's always wanted to understand what really makes an idea worth sharing, this episode will stay with you.

Connect with Jon:
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jonyeo

If you're seeing this BEFORE our next LIVE Event, I invite you to attend 'All Analogue' here in Melbourne on Tuesday, September 15th:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tedxmelbourne-2026-all-analogue-tickets-1987982143105

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I've wanted to have this conversation for a while because Heleena is someone I've always admired for the way she continues to evolve.

Most people know her as the co-founder of Bahari, one of Melbourne's best-known Greek restaurants. But what fascinates me is everything she's built beyond that. From Gringlish Co to Phlavour, she's constantly finding new ways to grow while staying true to who she is!

In this episode, we go far beyond hospitality. We talk about growing up in immigrant families, the pressure of building a business, motherhood, burnout, reinvention, and what it really takes to stay relevant after more than a decade in business.

This isn't a conversation about overnight success. It's about resilience, backing yourself, and giving yourself permission to evolve.

If you're building a business, juggling multiple roles, or wondering what's next, I think you'll see a lot of yourself in Heleena's story.

Connect with Heleena:

• Bahari: @bahari_richmond
• Phlavour: @phlavour__
• Gringlish Co: @gringlish.co

Thanks for tuning in guys, I love you all so much x

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Scaling sounds exciting until you’re in it!

Michael Laps breaks down what actually happens when a business starts to grow. More responsibility, harder decisions, and a level of pressure most people don’t talk about.

Michael Laps is a marketing strategist and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience helping founders and leadership teams grow.

At 25, he founded Yoghurt Digital, building it into one of Australia’s leading independent agencies, working with brands like ANZ, H&R Block, R.M. Williams, Converse, and the NRL.

After exiting in 2022, he launched VCMO, where he now helps companies build marketing engines that drive real revenue.

He’s been recognised by the AFR, SmartCompany, AMI, and B&T, and outside of business, he’s travelled to nearly 70 countries and finds his downtime in the kitchen, cooking for the people he cares about.

In this episode, we cover leadership, team dynamics, and the mindset needed to keep moving when things feel stretched.

If you’re building something and feeling the weight of it, this one will hit home!

Love ya xx

Connect with Michael

Website: https://www.michaellaps.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaellaps/

Instagram: @michaelfrommarketing

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