If you're ready for change and you want to unlock your highest potential so you can finish the year well and have an incredible year ahead, join me for this quick conversation on The Debra Shepherd Podcast.

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Joining me on The Debra Shepherd Podcast this week is Melissa Young.

Melissa is a Sydney-based beauty and dermal therapist with over 15 years of experience in the beauty and aesthetics industry. Melissa is the founder of Melissa Young Beauty, where she specialises in advanced skin treatments, laser and IPL rejuvenation, brow shaping and artistry, and cosmetic tattooing.

Throughout her career, Melissa has trained extensively both in Australia and internationally, continually building on her knowledge of skin, treatments and the evolving aesthetics industry. Melissa is also an ambassador for CMed Aesthetics Australia and regularly works with beauty and lifestyle media, treating beauty editors and contributing her professional expertise on skin health, treatments, new technologies and changes within the industry.

Alongside treating clients, Melissa is passionate about education, both within her own team and with her clients. Her approach combines science, experience, and artistry, with a strong belief in enhancing what is naturally there rather than changing it.

After more than 15 years in the industry, Melissa remains just as passionate about helping people feel confident in their own skin and raising the standard of education and care within the beauty industry.

In this episode, Melissa shares her business story. She talks about business growth, the importance of connection, relationship building, customer loyalty, and creating extraordinary experiences.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Melissa explains how creating a meaningful life and business is about people, connection, relationships, and the small moments.
• Why Melissa started her business and the growth and evolution of Melissa Young Beauty over the past 12 years.
• Education and training have always been and will always be a key priority for Melissa.
• Growth and success doesn't always mean growing bigger or having the biggest clinic or the biggest team.
• How customer loyalty is built from the heart and the everyday moments.
• What is great leadership?
• How Melissa creates boundaries and prioritises herself.
• Build something you're proud of. Build something you're passionate about. Build something that's real. Don't forget to live along the way.

Plus, more!

SHOW NOTES

Get all episode show notes here:

www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast

CONNECT WITH MELISSA

www.melissayoungbeauty.com.au

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Joining me on The Debra Shepherd Podcast this week is Yasmin London. Yasmin is an international keynote speaker, event and podcast host, author and the founder of First Movers Co., an organisation redefining leadership for a human focused future in the AI era.

A former world champion athlete, police officer, and tech director, Yasmin brings unmatched insight into the worlds of technology, gender, youth, culture, and how they impact our human potential.

Yasmin is known for blending powerful storytelling with brave, evidence-based strategy to help people lead, influence and innovate with purpose. Whether on stage, online or on air, Yasmin champions a world where humanity, not just technology, drives progress. Her work activates leaders who go first, create momentum, and shape environments where everyone can rise.

In this episode, Yasmine shares her story. We talk about courage, leadership, the human impact of AI, and what it means to be a First Mover.

Don't miss this powerful conversation with Yasmin London.

HIGHLIGHTS

• What creating a meaningful life and a meaningful business means to Yasmin.
• Yasmin shares her story and the interesting moment that led Yasmin to start First Movers Co.
• Confidence isn't a prerequisite; it's a result of taking courageous action. The more that we take that courageous action, the more proof we have to show ourselves we're capable of more than we ever thought possible.
• Actively shaping the environment you're in. Yasmin shares the definition of a First Mover.
• Why it's important to have a balanced view of AI and technology and how the end game needs to be about how we can benefit humanity with the technology we create.
• Why Yasmin wrote her new book First Movers.
• How working in the police force shaped the way Yasmin thinks about technology, safety, and human connection.
• How to move through fear and be a First Mover.
• Why women and girls are particularly vulnerable as AI and digital systems accelerate.
• Yasmin shares one practical First Mover action you can take this week to make a difference.
• What competitive swimming taught Yasmin about pressure, fear, courage and resilience.

Plus, more!

SHOW NOTES

Get all episode show notes here:

www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast

CONNECT WITH YASMIN

www.yasminlondon.com

Get Yasmin's book, First Movers here

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Connect with Yasmin on LinkedIn

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Learn more about Human Design and Coaching opportunities with Debra here.