The Authentic Me: Hosted by Mel Yu
A mental health advocate with an honours in Psychology, and no stranger to the commercial world through her entrepreneurial endeavours, Mel is a sought-after empathetic and inspiring speaker.
Mel Yu guides and encourages her community to live a meaningful life through the power of authentic story-telling. The Authentic Me connects powerful stories and life lessons to the ears of listeners by interviewing successful game-changers from all walks of life.
Popular guests include Australian influencers, entertainment artists, life coaches and creative entrepreneurs. Common topics discussed involve self-development, successes, failures, mindset and how to create a life of purpose.
Podcasting since 2020 • 51 episodes
The Authentic Me: Hosted by Mel Yu
Latest Episodes
Solo Ep: The Smartest Move I Made Was Getting on a Plane... Insights from my South America Trip | Ep 51 | Mel Yu
The Privilege of Travel and the Power of Perspective | Mel Yu | Ep 50In this solo episode, I reflect on my recent trip to Brazil and Peru, from celebrating New Year’s Eve in Rio to hiking the Inca Trail and witnessing Machu Picchu...
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The Human Side of AI Nobody Is Talking About | Ange Kallinikos | Ep 50
In this episode, we dive into the real story behind Aussietel Technologies and the founder who built it with grit, discipline, and heart. Ange Kallinikos opens up about growing up with a single mum, discovering work ethic through sport, steppin...
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The Real Link Between Fitness, Mindset, and Success | Danny Kennedy | Ep 49
Mel Yu chats with Danny Kennedy, host of the Fitness and Lifestyle Podcast and founder of Younify Active, about the real connection between fitness, mindset, and success.Danny shares his lessons on consistency, sel...
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Solo Ep: Everyone Wants 7 Figures… But What Does it Take For You to Get There? | Mel Yu | Ep 48
I crossed the million-dollar mark this calendar year in 2025. It didn’t look how I pictured it. It felt real, steady, and earned. In this ep, I chat with you guys on the 5 things I believe worked for me that got me over the line. Al...
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The Measure of a Man: Fashion, Success, and Creative Grit | Godwin Hili | Ep 47
What happens when your dream business collapses? In this episode, Mel sits down with Godwin Hili, founder of luxury tailoring label Godwin Charli, to talk about the lessons behind losing it all and finding purpose again.God...
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Episode 47
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