trialling my twenties

Building a brand with Euphoric Craft Founder Zakk Fonseca

From the era of tech fleece to building a jewellery brand, Zakk is a natural-born entrepreneur with an innate drive to create. Drawing on his heritage and strong ties to family, Zakk founded Euphoric Crafts with the intention of creating something that carries love, history, and culture. In this episode, Zakk takes us right back to the beginning. We talk about starting before you feel ready, backing your ideas, the challenges and wins that come with building a brand in your twenties, and what he’s learned so far along the way.

The Life of a Pro Athlete, with Jaimee Fourlis

In this episode of Trialling My Twenties, we’re joined by professional tennis player Jaimee Fourlis to talk about the reality of building a career in elite sport, beyond the highlight reels and match-day wins. From living out of suitcases and navigating pressure at a young age, to resilience, setbacks, and learning how to keep showing up when things don’t go to plan, Jaimee opens up about the lifestyle of a professional athlete and what it’s taught her about identity, discipline, and balance in your twenties. This conversation goes beyond tennis. It’s about chasing a dream career, managing comparison, rebuilding confidence after setbacks, and finding your footing when the path isn’t linear.

From Ballet to Directing... Building Something with Christos Katra

Today we’re joined by Christos Katra, the creative mind behind Kikin Media. Christos has carved out a space shooting and directing stories for some of Melbourne’s most iconic brands, from luxury hotels to health campaigns he’s shaping how we see and share experiences. In this episode we dive into his journey, the risks, the lessons, and the moments that defined building a creative career on his own terms.

Breaking into the journalism industry with Alyssa Forato

🎙️ Trialling My Twenties We’re a podcast for interesting people aspiring to do interesting things. Each week, we get your biggest inspirations in the studio and ask them how they’ve actually done it. This week we’re joined by Alyssa Forato, e-commerce editor at Pedestrian and content creator. Alyssa began her career in journalism after completing her degree and working as an SEO copywriter. Now, she’s giving us an inside scoop into the life of a fashion journalist, sharing how she broke into the industry and the challenges she’s overcome to get where she is today. ✨ Follow Alyssa here: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssa.forato/ * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alyssa.forato

Doing it all: an episode with Jimmy from Up There Store

In this episode, we sit down with Jimmy from Up There Store to unpack what it really looks like to do it all. From building a thriving career in retail to growing an engaged online community, Jimmy shares the journey that brought him to where he is today. We dive into how he’s balanced content creation alongside a 9- 5, why developing a personal brand has been key to unlocking new opportunities, and whether it’s really possible to have your cake and eat it too when it comes to juggling work, passion projects, and a social life.