“My childhood was exactly like what you’d imagine from a 2nd generation Asian immigrant in Australia – I studied well, went to a selective school, did a law degree even though I didn’t want to, and ended up with a cushy job in finance and law – the Australian dream. The only difference in that […]
“Turning passion into purpose, I built Greenfluence to empower young minds in the fight for sustainability—proving that with the right vision, change is within reach. Through resilience and community, we’ve created a platform that inspires action and drives meaningful impact. When I first started at KPMG as a fresh graduate, I thought I’d be working […]
“From losing everything during the pandemic to launching TapOnn™, turning challenges into a thriving digital networking revolution. I landed in Australia in 2013 believing in myself and confident to do something on my own and after graduation that journey started where the first idea failed before I could even start and that’s when I accidentally […]
“Driven by purpose and a desire for change, I strive to create lasting impact by challenging established norms and fostering sustainable solutions. I was born in South Africa, a country with many social challenges like crime and violence. When my daughter was born in 2007, I faced a critical decision: to accept those harsh realities […]
“Growing up during Sri Lanka’s civil war, my childhood was anything but ordinary. At just three years old, my family and I faced constant uncertainty—gunfire and fear were part of everyday life. At 14, we moved to a safer part of the country, and by 18, our family was finally reunited. This marked the start […]
“As a passionate educator in India, I always sought to grow and explore new opportunities in education. In 2012, I decided to move to Australia, arriving in Adelaide with permanent residency. The freedom and balance in the Australian education system struck me immediately. The beginning was tough. I worked at a gas station, far from […]
“From a curious accountant to a driven entrepreneur, my journey has been driven by curiosity, shaped by challenges, and empowered by a community committed to creating meaningful change. I come from a Jain business family, where commerce, finance, and accounting run through the veins. I completed BCom and pursued Chartered Accountancy in India before migrating […]
“Born in Melbourne’s suburbs, I always dreamed big. From age four, I imagined myself as a police officer, patrolling the backyard in my Halloween costume as if it were the city streets. But life had other plans. At 12, I was diagnosed with epilepsy, making me ineligible for the police force until I was seizure-free […]
“I traded my stable life for an unpredictable adventure, and it’s been the best decision of my life. As an 18-year-old, I left my quiet England life to backpack across South America. It was a thrilling and existential crisis-inducing experience that helped me realise my inner wanderlust. Or so I thought – because 4 years […]
Growing up, I moved between 13 different schools, and with undiagnosed ADHD, I was often misunderstood. Instead of helping me, my teachers would punish me, even predicting that I’d end up in jail. After my parents divorce, we moved into refuge housing for victims of domestic violence —our only option at the time. The house […]
