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 • 54 episodes
The Authentic Me: Hosted by Mel Yu
Latest Episodes
Not All Friendships Survive This… Ours Did: The Real Work Behind Strong Friendships | Olivia Porter | Ep 54
This one’s personal.For the first time, I’m sitting down with my best friend, Olivia Porter, and we didn’t hold anything back.This isn’t a highlight reel friendship. This is the version built through hard conversations, distance, ...
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AI Is Not Your Shortcut. If Your Systems Are Broken, It Won’t Fix Them! | Jon Wellman | Ep 53
Everyone’s talking about AI right now. Few people are actually telling the truth about it.This episode cuts through the noise.I sat down with Jon Wellman, CEO of Vokke, and we got straight into it. No hype. No buzzwords. Just what...
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Solo Ep: The Goal You Keep Avoiding Is the One That Matters | Ep 52 | Mel Yu
As we close the Year of the Snake and move into the Year of the Horse, this episode is about momentum, identity shifts, and the one thing you know you’ve been avoiding.In this solo episode, I share how I set goals using the four quadrant...
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Episode 52
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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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Episode 51
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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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