Nick Simpson’s business story starts in a citrus orchard and weaves through everything from beef filtration to landscape gardening, injury recovery and now pet nutrition.

In this episode, Marissa Hankinson speaks to the founder of Port Lincoln Pet Treats about growing up in a Riverland repatriation scheme, launching his first business after school, and the messy, nonlinear path to building something that sticks.

Nick opens up about the back injury that changed his career trajectory, the collapse of a key supplier that could have ended everything, and the road trip that sparked a new joint venture. The result? A fast-growing brand that now exports premium seafood-based treats to Asia and beyond.

A frank and uplifting conversation about resilience, reinvention and building businesses without buzzwords.

Produced by Wavebreaker Productions.

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What do hairdressing, fast food and corporate boardrooms have in common? For Roland Roccioletti — everything.

In this episode, Roland speaks with Marissa Hankinson about the unconventional path that led him to become a trusted advisor and boardroom leader across industries as diverse as defence, dairy, digital, and racing. From his early trade apprenticeship to international roles in packaging and economic development, Roland’s journey is one of reinvention, curiosity and continuous learning.

Now the founder of Future Proof Advisory and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Roland shares lessons on risk, legacy and why future-proofing isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a mindset.

Produced by Wavebreaker Productions.

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In this episode of The Glass Ceiling, Marissa Hankinson is joined by Lynda Schenk — a seasoned brand strategist and executive who opens up about the reality behind high performance: the burnout, the boundaries, and the brave decisions it takes to make a career sustainable.

Lynda shares insights from years of leading brands and businesses, including what she’s learned about navigating pressure, creating intentional space, and rethinking what success should really look like.

Whether you're a marketer, a founder, or a leader trying to find balance, this episode delivers sharp insight, empathy, and straight-talking perspective.

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