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Q&A with S&A

Q&A with S&A

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Interviews with interesting people and industry experts.

Q&A with S&A features the founders of Aintree Group, husband and wife team Shane and Andrea McKenna, in candid conversations with a diverse mix of guests – from business owners and industry leaders to athletes, creatives, and changemakers.

They explore real-life experiences, from the challenges of running a business to navigating personal crossroads and following unconventional paths to success.

You’ll hear authentic stories, thoughtful insights, and practical takeaways – all delivered with warmth and curiosity. It’s a must-listen for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone who values purpose-driven conversations.

New episodes released fortnightly.

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Episodes
  • The Power of Connection with Mary-Anne Brasacchio & Geena Di Stefano

    The Power of Connection with Mary-Anne Brasacchio & Geena Di Stefano
    Nov 30 2025

    In this episode of Q&A with S&A, Andrea sits down with Mary-Anne Brasacchio and Geena Di Stefano, founders of the Social Soirée Collective, to talk about the importance of connection, especially for mothers who are rediscovering their identity later in life.

    Born out of the lull in the events space following the COVID pandemic, the Social Soirée Collective was created to give women a place to connect, unwind, and belong - a space just for them. No corporate networking expectations. No kids’ schedules. Just genuine connection and community.

    Mary-Anne and Geena share how they’ve combined their backgrounds in business ownership, branding, travel, and event hosting with their personal experiences of motherhood and reinvention to build something truly special: a movement that reminds women it’s never too late to find your people, or yourself, again.

    Find out more about Social Soiree Collective:

    https://www.socialsoireecollective.com.au/

    @socialsoireecollective
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    33 mins
  • It's All A Dance: Simplifying Business Systems & Processes with Val Coin

    It's All A Dance: Simplifying Business Systems & Processes with Val Coin
    Nov 16 2025

    In this episode, Andrea chats to Val Coin from Via Technology about all about the joys, challenges and benefits of transformation, systems and processes and being a husband-and-wife business team.

    They talk about how all businesses can learn from hospitality when it comes to the importance of system and process, and how technology should be the last thing on the list when you want to successfully transform your internal processes - it's all about the people!

    Connect with Via Technology:

    https://www.viatechnology.com.au/

    @viatechnologyau
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    45 mins
  • Behind the Lens: Capturing Magical Moments with Melissa Hobbs

    Behind the Lens: Capturing Magical Moments with Melissa Hobbs
    Nov 2 2025

    In this episode of Plant Grow Reap, Andrea and Shane catch up with event photographer Melissa Hobbs to explore her creative journey - how discovering a love of photography in adulthood led to building an in-demand business trusted to capture life’s most meaningful moments.

    Mel shares what it’s like to photograph the energy, emotion, and connection that define an event. She also chats about travel, networking, business ownership, and motherhood, and how each of these experiences has shaped her perspective behind the lens.

    Find out more about Melissa’s work: melissahobbs.com
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    57 mins
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