Turning politics and graffiti into a career in art - Scottie Marsh

In this episode of The Socius Podcast, Will sits down with Scott Marsh - the street artist behind some of Australia’s most viral and controversial murals. From the Kanye Loves Kanye piece that made global headlines to politically charged works that regularly spark media blow-ups, Scott shares how …

Adapting and growing in business – Sid Cachuela

In this episode of The Socius Podcast, we’re joined by Sid Cachuela, founder of Pop Business, who shares how he turned a startup idea into a thriving accounting firm by focusing on adaptability, strong team culture, and meaningful client relationships. Sid reflects on the lessons learned from earl…

9to5ver: Building a career, brand, and influence - Seb Serrano Valladares

In this episode of The Socius Podcast, we’re joined by Seb Serrano Valladares, known as the ‘9to5ver’ on social media, who’s proving you can grow a personal brand, chase your goals, and build influence without leaving your 9-to-5 or corporate job. From turning his own lifestyle into a source of i…

Streamlining borrowing and lending with AI - Julian Fayad

In this episode of The Socius Podcast, we sit down with Julian Fayad, Founder and CEO of LoanOptions.ai, to explore how technology is reshaping the way we approach lending and financial decision-making. Julian shares the vision behind building an AI-driven platform in a complex, highly regulated i…

Smart business growth through legal and risk strategy - Celeste Norman

In this episode of The Socius Podcast, we’re joined by Celeste Norman, Principal and Founder of Rayne Legal, to unpack how legal and compliance strategy can become a real growth driver for founders, especially in Australia’s highly regulated financial services space. With deep in-house experience …

MAFS, Business and Responding to Haters - Adrian Araouzou

In this unfiltered episode of The Socius Podcast, we sit down with Adrian Araouzou, founder of PAKD Sport and one of the most controversial figures from Married at First Sight Australia. Adrian breaks his silence on the reality behind reality TV, discussing being cast as the MAFS villain, friendshi…

Scaling Through Strategic Business Funding - Stephen Mitchell

In this episode of The Socius Podcast, we speak with Stephen Mitchell, founder of Nexus Advisory, who is helping businesses access fast, flexible, and bank-free financing. Stephen shares his journey from launching startups to becoming a trusted financial adviser for growing companies. He opens up a…

Entrepreneurial breakthroughs, burnout & mindset behind building HOPR - Jose Ramirez

In this episode of The Socius Podcast, we’re joined by Jose Ramirez, founder of HOPR, the alcohol-free beverage brand redefining what it means to unwind. Born from a blend of athletic discipline, tech know-how, and a drive to do things differently, Jose shares how he turned a personal frustration w…

Sales Masterclass: Systems, Mindset & Tools - Calvin Chilchik

In this episode of The Socius Podcast, we sit down with Calvin Chilchik, National Sales Director and part-owner of CUB - Club of United Business, to unpack what it really takes to succeed in sales, business, and building strong relationships. We explore the mindset behind confident selling, why re…

Building Strong Teams Through HR - Esther Colman

In this episode of The Socius Podcast, we sit down with Esther Colman, Director of Seed HR, a company providing end-to-end HR support for small businesses. Esther shares when businesses should seek HR help, how to approach hiring and onboarding, and why responsive, fractional HR services can be a s…