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The podcast for forward thinkers seeking change. Career, culture, mental health & open-minded conversations. Hosted by Demi Kotsoris
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Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
TW, in today’s episode we talk about sexual assault, rape of minors and other conversations around these topics, if you may be triggered or these conversations may not be something you are ready or able to listen to at the moment we advice you to skip this episode and listen to one of the other 80+ episodes of the podcast!
Today’s guest is Harrison James, he is a Survivor Advocate, founder of Fuck Injustice & Consent Condoms as well as a Polished man Ambassador, he’s also just an all round legend of a guy!
Although a lot of the conversation today is quite heavy conversations that you might be used to having or listening to, after talking with Harrison we can see how important it is to be more open about having conversations like this and more. Harrisons story and advocacy is so powerful, I hope after listening to this episode you will feel empowered to have more open conversations about your experience and some of the things we discussed today as well as just feeling strong in using your voice!
Can’t wait for you to listen to this chat!
Follow Harrison & support his work here:
Instagram: @itsharrijames
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Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Doing the work Pierre does is not easy, he opens himself up to a lot of backlash online and we dive a little into his experience being an advocate, how he deals with others perspectives and opinions.
This episode is perfect for anyone who might feel isolated in their experience advocating fo anything it can be super isolating if you don't find your people, it's also great for anybody who wants to learn more about what a patriarchal society means and how both men and women are affected by it.
These issues are not individual and we are outcomes of broken systems. I hope you enjoy this discussion as much as I enjoyed recording it.
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Today's episode I chat with Sarah who is a Marketing and Communications Manager and Board Chair, she has done a Ted X talk and is passionate about empowering young people to go after what they want while arming them with the branding tools to do so!
In today's episode you will learn about Sarah's journey of pitching herself, to those she knows, strangers and the art of cold emailing! She has such an amazing outlook on life, and an infectious attitude. You're going to love listening to the wealth of knowledge Sarah shares & I can't wait for you to listen.
If you do this weeks challenge please let myself or Sarah know via the links below! We'd love to hear about how you went :)
Connect with Sarah here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahramantanis/
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IG: @themillennialcrisis
Upcoming events: https://www.themillennialcrisis.com/events
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
In this episode we discuss his struggle with calling himself a writer, despite writing everyday for the past 10 years...His "unconventional" career path and current job that is hard to describe. His outlook on community and how he has seen people come together and what that can create in the right environment.
Lowkey warning, this ep might make you want to quit your job and travel the world with a bunch of strangers. I dunno, could be a great idea?
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Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Eloise is the co-founder of FIGR where they recognised that there was a veil of shame tainting the real purpose of lubricant: to make moments of intimacy more pleasurable. So during covid they decided to launch FIGR, a lube company for 21st-century peeps!
In this episode, Eloise and I discuss not only her business journey but her personal journey growing up in a household where sex was prominent but still not discussed. As her father was the owner of Condom Kingdom (a sex shop in Australia). We discuss the lack of open conversations around sex, how it affects people, how it can cause harm and how it can make us feel as though we are the only ones who have no clue wtf is going on!
Eloise is so open in this discussion and I'm so grateful to have had her on the pod, she's an absolute delight and you're going to love this chat!
If you do this weeks challenge please be sure to let us know via IG or email @themillennialcrisis or hello@themillennialcrisis.com
Challenge: Have a day with your phone on aeroplane mode, staying away from technology and just taking time to yourself, to be bored, to discover and to sit with yourself guilt-free.
Connect with Eloise & learn about FIGR:
FIGR website
FIGR Instagram
Eloise Instagram
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
*Trigger warning in this episode we touch on domestic violence & suicide, if you feel you will be triggered by any of these conversations please skip this episode*
This week's guest is Sa'ad Mustafā he is a Tiktoker, activist and social commentator. Sa'ad has made waves online with his social commentary, vulnerability and activism he has been shared and celebrated by celebrities including J-Lo & Justin Baldoni, and his videos have reached millions across the globe!
His virality isn't as impressive as his ability to share openly, to practice empathy and educate us through his commentary. In this episode, we talk about how he is content in his "imperfections", the mistakes he has made in his past and how he continues to learn and grow every day.
We talk a lot about his journey growing up around DV, how he pulled himself out of rock bottom, his mental health journey and his relationship with his parents.
I believe everybody can take something from this episode and Sa'ad's journey and feel super grateful that Sa'ad shared his story with us so intimately. Sa'ad is a genuinely imperfectly awesome guy, and I can't wait for you all to listen and take away a piece of Sa'ads story with you.
Challenge:
Find 5 reasons of how you can forgive your parents or a guardian figure for something you feel they've done wrong by you.
If you do this weeks challenge please let us know how you go with it and tag us in your stories or send us a DM if you do it we'd love to hear how you went :)
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Tiktok
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Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
This week's guest is Junie she is the Founder of Propel Innovations. Junie has a diverse professional background, having worked in Banking, Education, Health, Events, Hospitality and Not-for-Profits in Canada, India, Mexico, China and Australia. Her passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, strategy and technology is the driving force behind Propel Innovations.
Junie asked herself: “Where are the Black Bill Gates?”. She couldn’t see herself in the tech industry. When she read that an AI has an error rate of 35% of recognizing people like Serena Williams, Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey, she wasn’t astonished. Junie decided she’d bring her diversity of knowledge and lived experience by breaking into tech with no tech background to bridge the gap between product and people. Propel Innovations is on a mission to partner with companies to engage with the multi-faceted nature of their audience and in doing so, build greater business.
In the next 5 years, Propel Innovations wants to remove biases in the design and development of tech.
She is so inspiring and her passion for creating change in the world with her own skillsets. I mean, when Junie's not working in Propel Innovations, she's is out training for her next Ironman70.3 - I told y'all she really does it all! This ep really got me thinking about how I can make more of an impact on the world and what small steps I can take.
This episode is perfect for anybody looking for inspo on how to find purpose in not only their work but their life, Junie has played by her own rules and her curiosity and thirst for learning and growing is going to get you to take a small action in your world!
I hope you enjoy this ep as much as I enjoyed recording it!
Challenge:
Look at the list of resources on anti-racism in the below link and choose your medium of learning (reading, video, audio etc.). Pick one of the resources and take time to learn from the people on the list, perhaps you may see how you're contributing to a problem you thought you were working to fight against! I'm keen to learn and grow and see how we can implement what we learn into the MC to ensure we are actively working to be anti-racist!
https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/mobilebasic
If you do this weeks challenge please let us know how you go with it and tag us in your stories or send us a DM if you do it we'd love to hear how you went :)
Connect with Junie:
LinkedIn
Propel Innovations
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Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
This week's guest is founder of 20 Talk a platform for young adults to integrate mental health tools into their life. Leighton's passion for preventative mental healthcare comes from personal experience both with himself and others in his life that have suffered.
We walk openly about mental health & wellness, how it's an ongoing struggle and that everybody deals with things differently. We also talk about how systems are letting young people down and that we need to demand more from our government in where our $$ are going.
This episode is perfect if you're feeling alone in your mental health struggles, and want an insight into what it's like to run a purpose-driven business (the ups and downs not just the shiny side!)
I hope you enjoy this ep as much as I enjoyed recording it!
Challenge: To combat information overload, create an excel spreadsheet or notes on your phone & create a note called "Life lessons" when you hear something or read something that really resonates with you add it to your life lessons list. You will begin to curate a list of things that you really resonate with and can read them as reminders when life gets a little too confusing.
If you do this weeks challenge please let us know how you go with it and tag us in your stories or send us a DM if you do it we'd love to hear how you went :)
Connect with Leighton & 20 Talk:
20 Talk Instagram
20 Talk Website
Leightons LinkedIn
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Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Today's ep we talk about mental health, well-being and career success and how they are all intertwined.
Emma Stapelton is Head of Customer Success at Mecca brands, and as impressive as her title is, it's honestly the least interesting thing about her. Emma & I's conversation dives deep into what it took to get her to where she is today, her struggle with mental health, chronic illness and all the other sh*t life throws at you while you're trying to work and figure out who tf you are??
Emma is sooo wise, and shares so many incredible gems and tools from her own experiences that I can't wait for you to hear.
Challenge: Take a piece of paper & write down all of the change you've experienced in your life (work, personal etc.). After you do that, take another piece of paper and write down a list of your 10 best qualities (the things you like the most about yourself, your strengths etc.). Then take those 2 lists sit them side by side, and while you take a look at them think about how many of your best qualities you would have if you hadn't gone through all of those changes.
Connect with Emma:
LinkedIn
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Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
This week's guest is MC community member and all-round legend Dinch. We talk a lot about personal growth throughout your 20s, how we are constantly changing and the struggles that can come with that.
We touch on mental health and therapy and Dinch shares a lot about the importance of language and how he is mindful of his words. Dinch's outlook on language really changed my perspective and gave me a lot to think about, so I hope this episode does the same for you.
This is the perfect episode if you're feeling as though you're in a growth phase and are struggling to showcase that to those around you, Dinch shares some great ways of setting boundaries with your friends and family & having difficult conversations.
I hope you enjoy this ep as much as I enjoyed recording it!
Challenge: Put your phone in another room or out of reach at night and don't go and grab it as soon as you wake up. Wait at least 20min-1hr before using your phone.
I'm scared but excited to do this weeks challenge please let us know how you go with it and tag us in your stories or send us a DM if you do it we'd love to hear how you went :)
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