1. What did you study at RMIT and what attracted you to that program?
I studied the Graduate Certificate in Careers Education and Development, which I chose as I was very keen to expand my qualifications in career development to work with both adults and young people. Many years ago I also did ¾ of the Bachelor of Arts (International Studies), which I loved but left early for a job offer as an editor.
2. What is your business all about?
I am really passionate about helping people lead a values-driven, balanced life by pursuing work that is satisfying and sustainable. I care about the why! I love having conversations about meaning, logistics, sustainability and values.
3. Where do you see your business in 10 years’ time?
I’d love to keep working with people and organisations who share my values. Maybe I’ll do this by working more with individuals who want their career to feel aligned with what they want their life to look like, maybe I’ll be deepening my work with neurodivergent young people who aren’t engaged in our school system, maybe I’ll be consulting with organisations who want to support their teams to do the work they’re best at, in ways that are sustainable for everyone. Hopefully all those things!
4. How has studying at RMIT prepared you to run your business?
The Grad Cert gave me useful theoretical frameworks to base my work on, and the network building has been great.
5. What advice would you have offered yourself when you first started your business?
Find your people, know yourself, and take your time. In my experience, using what you already have and know to start a business, rather than seeking to solve an external problem, can make the business more scalable and enjoyable.
6. How do you achieve a work-life balance for yourself?
Given it’s a major component of my work to help other people do this, I am very aware of work-life balance in my own life! I currently work 4 days a week as the Pathways Counsellor at a public high school (which I love), then see adult career counselling clients in the school holidays and online. I get to spend every Friday with my 3-year-old daughter, shopping at the markets, cooking and exploring outside. My weekends are spent reading, seeing friends and having fun with my partner and kid. I feel very content with how I prioritise my time, energy and work. My biggest tips: get good at saying no and remember: you don’t have to monetise every passion! Leave some joy for yourself – hustle culture is a scam.
