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.

The Authentic Me: Hosted by Mel Yu is a education podcast hosted by Mel Yu, with 58 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Mel Yu hosts The Authentic Me: Hosted by Mel Yu, a education show with 58 episodes published.

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  Episode #58

  TEDx Isn't Just About the Talks: Behind TEDxMelbourne | Jon Yeo | Ep 58

  Sep 3, 202638 minS3

  This one's close to home for me because I used to head up the production team for this exact organisation and community! Jon Yeo has held the TEDxMelbourne licence for almost two decades, curating some of the most talked about independent TED events in the world. He's spent his career studying why ideas connect and why some conversations simply stop us in our tracks. In this episode, we go behind the curtain of TEDxMelbourne's upcoming event, All Analogue, how the theme came together, how speakers are chosen, and why he believes the world is moving toward smaller, more intentional experiences instead of chasing scale. We also dig into communication as a skill, not a talent, and why clarity is the one thing most people get wrong. If you're someone who's always wanted to understand what really makes an idea worth sharing, this episode will stay with you. Connect with Jon: LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jonyeo If you're seeing this BEFORE our next LIVE Event, I invite you to attend 'All Analogue' here in Melbourne on Tuesday, September 15th: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tedxmelbourne-2026-all-analogue-tickets-1987982143105 If you loved this episode, please leave us a quick review as this helps us reach more people that may also love this show! Stay up to date on all things Mel Yu over on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or Facebook. Thanks for supporting!

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  Episode #57

  The Business Lessons Nobody Talks About in Hospitality | Heleena Marie | Ep 57

  Jul 20, 202653 minS3

  I've wanted to have this conversation for a while because Heleena is someone I've always admired for the way she continues to evolve. Most people know her as the co-founder of Bahari, one of Melbourne's best-known Greek restaurants. But what fascinates me is everything she's built beyond that. From Gringlish Co to Phlavour, she's constantly finding new ways to grow while staying true to who she is! In this episode, we go far beyond hospitality. We talk about growing up in immigrant families, the pressure of building a business, motherhood, burnout, reinvention, and what it really takes to stay relevant after more than a decade in business. This isn't a conversation about overnight success. It's about resilience, backing yourself, and giving yourself permission to evolve. If you're building a business, juggling multiple roles, or wondering what's next, I think you'll see a lot of yourself in Heleena's story. Connect with Heleena: Bahari: @bahari_richmond Phlavour: @phlavour__ Gringlish Co: @gringlish.co Thanks for tuning in guys, I love you all so much x If you loved this episode, please leave us a quick review as this helps us reach more people that may also love this show! Stay up to date on all things Mel Yu over on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or Facebook. Thanks for supporting!

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  Building, Scaling & Exiting a Business | Michael Laps | Ep 56

  May 20, 20261h 16m

  Scaling sounds exciting until you’re in it! Michael Laps breaks down what actually happens when a business starts to grow. More responsibility, harder decisions, and a level of pressure most people don’t talk about. Michael Laps is a marketing strategist and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience helping founders and leadership teams grow. At 25, he founded Yoghurt Digital, building it into one of Australia’s leading independent agencies, working with brands like ANZ, H&R Block, R.M. Williams, Converse, and the NRL. After exiting in 2022, he launched VCMO, where he now helps companies build marketing engines that drive real revenue. He’s been recognised by the AFR, SmartCompany, AMI, and B&T, and outside of business, he’s travelled to nearly 70 countries and finds his downtime in the kitchen, cooking for the people he cares about. In this episode, we cover leadership, team dynamics, and the mindset needed to keep moving when things feel stretched. If you’re building something and feeling the weight of it, this one will hit home! Love ya xx Connect with Michael Website: https://www.michaellaps.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaellaps/ Instagram: @michaelfrommarketing If you loved this episode, please leave us a quick review as this helps us reach more people that may also love this show! Stay up to date on all things Mel Yu over on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or Facebook. Thanks for supporting!

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  Episode #56

  Building, Scaling & Exiting a Business | Michael Laps | Ep 56

  May 20, 20261h 16mS3

  Scaling sounds exciting until you’re in it! Michael Laps breaks down what actually happens when a business starts to grow. More responsibility, harder decisions, and a level of pressure most people don’t talk about. Michael Laps is a marketing strategist and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience helping founders and leadership teams grow. At 25, he founded Yoghurt Digital, building it into one of Australia’s leading independent agencies, working with brands like ANZ, H&R Block, R.M. Williams, Converse, and the NRL. After exiting in 2022, he launched VCMO, where he now helps companies build marketing engines that drive real revenue. He’s been recognised by the AFR, SmartCompany, AMI, and B&T, and outside of business, he’s travelled to nearly 70 countries and finds his downtime in the kitchen, cooking for the people he cares about. In this episode, we cover leadership, team dynamics, and the mindset needed to keep moving when things feel stretched. If you’re building something and feeling the weight of it, this one will hit home! Love ya xx Connect with Michael Website: https://www.michaellaps.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaellaps/ Instagram: @michaelfrommarketing If you loved this episode, please leave us a quick review as this helps us reach more people that may also love this show! Stay up to date on all things Mel Yu over on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or Facebook. Thanks for supporting!

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  Episode #55

  He built the party. Then built the system - What it takes to run Australia's largest festival brands | Corey Topp | Ep 55

  May 3, 20261h 2mS3

  Okay this one feels different! I finally got Corey on The Authentic Me Podcast. First time ever. And honestly, it’s been a long time coming. You guys see what I do, but you’ve never really seen the man I’m dating and how he actually operates in business. So this episode is me bringing you into his world. Corey is the co-founder behind Reminisce, Tailgate and eventflo. What started as backyard parties now pulls 11,000+ people, built on consistency, culture, and knowing exactly what keeps people coming back. We get into the real story. The early days. The risks. The pressure. The decisions that shaped Reminisce into what it is today. We also unpack his newest move, eventflo. A ticketing platform built because he got sick of the gaps in the system and decided to fix it himself. And yes… we touch on us :) Not enough, which means there’s probably a Part 2 coming but you’ll get a glimpse into how we think, how we handle business, and what it’s like dating another entrepreneur who moves at this level. I’m excited for you to hear this one. Let me know your key takeaways from this one! Connect with Corey - Instagram: @coreytopp If you loved this episode, please leave us a quick review as this helps us reach more people that may also love this show! Stay up to date on all things Mel Yu over on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or Facebook. Thanks for supporting!

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