I climbed volcanoes, walked on fire, and survived 10 days with no food
In Episode 199 of My First Step Ever , Ishani Nigam welcomes Liz van Zyl , a key figure in Australia and New Zealand’s startup ecosystem, fo...
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20 of 216 episodesEp 198 - From a refugee camp to the TEDx stage—in just one lifetime
In Episode 198 of My First Step Ever , Ishani Nigam welcomes Rukaiya Khan , a transformational leader, smile strategist, and founder of Smil...
EP 197 - Wes Towers: Resilience, Experimentation & Redefining Success
In Episode 197 of My First Step Ever , Ishani is joined by Wes Towers , founder of Uplift 360 — a digital agency elevating how trade and con...
EP 196: Matt Ellis: Success, Values & Building a Life That Truly Fits
In this episode of My First Step Ever , Ishani sits down with Matt Ellis , host of The Cricket Library Podcast and long-time educator, comme...
Episode 195: Think Less, Do More — with Akshat Agarwal
This week on My First Step Ever , we welcome Akshat Agarwal , a fearless creator and founder who believes that life expands only when you do...
Ep. 194 – Alan Lazaros: Redefining Success & Building a Life of Fulfillment
At 26, after a near-fatal car accident, Alan Lazaros ’ life took a sharp turn — from external success to internal discovery. Today, he’s the...
Ep. 193 – Dr. Len Lopez: 5 Steps to Feed Your Body, Mind & Spirit | Habits, Health & Inner Strength
n this inspiring episode, I sit down with Dr. Len Lopez , Nutrition and Fitness Expert, Inventor, and Host of Natural Health Made Simple . W...
Ep. 192 — The Science of Becoming Better | Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D.
In this illuminating episode, I chat with Ryan Gottfredson, PhD , bestselling author and global authority on vertical leadership development...
Ep. 191 – Ros Cardinal: From Adversity to Authentic Leadership | The Story Behind Shaping Change
This week on My First Step Ever , I chat with Ros Cardinal — founder of Shaping Change , award-winning leadership coach, and creator of the...
Ep. 190 – Losing My Voice, Finding My Purpose | The Shrenik Shah Story
This week on My First Step Ever , I speak with the extraordinary Shrenik Shah — a world-renowned TEDx speaker, global thought leader, and th...
Ep. 189 – Naga Chaithanya: Rethinking Education, Teaching & the Offbeat Life
In this week’s episode, I speak with Naga Chaithanya , an independent education consultant, edtech strategist, and startup advisor who has s...
Ep. 188 – From Bullying to World Champion | Wayne MacDonald on Discipline, Purpose & Resilience
In this week’s episode, I chat with Shihan Wayne MacDonald — 3x Karate World Champion , 7th Dan Black Belt , Australian National Team Coach...
Ep. 187 – Getrude Matshe: From Migrant to Millionaire | The Power of Resilience & Reinvention (Part 2)
In Part 2 of my conversation with Getrude Matshe , international speaker and founder of HerStory Circle , we explore how she transformed adv...
Ep. 186 – Getrude Matshe: From Zimbabwe to the World | A Journey of Courage & Creativity (Part 1)
In Part 1 of this heartfelt two-part conversation, I speak with Getrude Matshe , a global storyteller, author, and founder of HerStory Circl...
Ep. 185 – Turning Pain into Purpose | Brilliant Liu on Leadership, Mentorship & Redefining Success
This is more than a milestone—it’s a conversation that marks a turning point. In our 185th episode of My First Step Ever , I speak with Bril...
Ep. 184 – Backing Yourself After Trauma | Nicole Zink on Healing, Loss & New Beginnings
⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode includes lived experiences involving trauma and suicidal thoughts. It is not a substitute for professional menta...
Ep. 183 – You Don’t Need All the Answers to Start | Seshnie Taylor on Finding Your Voice & Building Your Own Path
What if the career you’re meant for hasn’t been invented yet? This week on My First Step Ever , I chat with Seshnie Taylor , a multi-lingual...
Ep. 182 – Rebuilding After Success: Sharon Connolly on Change, Courage & Career Growth
Sharon Connolly didn’t grow up with much—but she grew up determined . In this episode, we talk to the powerhouse behind Change Superhero , w...
Ep. 181 – From Farm Girl to Businesswoman Finalist | Jane Carey’s Story of Courage and Growth
How far can one's belief in oneself take one? In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Jane Carey , who grew up in the Australian countrys...
Ep. 180 – Designing a Life That Feels Like a Million Bucks | With Giles Roberts
What does it take to design a life that truly feels like yours ? In this joy-filled episode, I chat with Giles Roberts —coach, linguist, cre...