
Career Insider Stories

So, you want to know what it’s really like to start your own interior design business, run the kitchen in a major hotel, oversee the logistics for a multi-million dollar company, write and publish a series of books, argue a case in a court of law, or more?
We chatted with hundreds of professionals to gain first-hand insight into a range of industries and roles.
Discover career paths you never knew existed.
Be inspired to study something new.
Gain valuable tips and advice.
Understand what the job really entails.

Brett Raven
RedBalloon Chief Technology Officer
Brett has had a love for all things tech since a young age, landing his first job as a computer technician in '88. See how the field has evolved and his career tips for any newcomers.

Tania Flack
Naturopath & Nutritionist
Inspired by generations before, good health and natural therapy have been a passion of Tania's since a young age. Read about her 17-year career and how she's started her own clinic.

Karen P’ng
Freelance Social Media & Digital Marketing Consultant
Helping brands and start-ups with limited resources grow using social media, digital marketing and content is what Karen is all about.

Atieh Mohammdi
Senior Graphic Designer at Coco Republic
Graphic designer and aspiring blogger, Atieh always knew she wanted to do something creative and loves telling a story visually.

Georgette Mourad
Senior Architect
Being in a field that contributes something to the community is what Georgette loves most about being an architect.

Sammy Gunner
Beauty Therapist & Supervisor at Q1 Spa
Spa treatments can get messy and the cleaning is not fun! Read Sammy's story as a spa therapist at one of the Gold Coast's most popular day spas, Q1 Spa.

Hayley Cooper
Fashion Stylist & Personal Stylist
Hosting events, styling fashion parades, personal styling sessions... It's all in a day's work for Hayley. See how she's turned her love for fashion into a thriving business.

Faheem Abbas
Senior Software Engineer
Faheem has worked across all the layers of software development and believes patience is the most important attribute to success in this industry. See more tips and advice here!

