WTF - #036 - Sarah Davidson - Entrepreneur, Podcast Host and Influencer. Part One
In this episode, Marty and Shura sits down with Sarah Davidson - lawyer-turned-founder, author, and the voice behind Seize the Yay, to trace the journey from piano competitions and perfectionism to purpose led business and personal growth.Raised in a cross cultural household with high expectations and even higher standards, Sarah shares how her early years shaped a deep work ethic, a fear of failure, and a constant push for achievement. But it wasn’t until a health crisis forced her to slow down that she began to question what success really looked like.From launching Matcha Maiden with no business background to navigating burnout, identity shifts, and creative evolution, Sarah unpacks the tension between ambition and alignment - and why learning to let go was her biggest breakthrough.This one’s about upbringing, unlearning, and building a life that actually feels good to live.
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WTF - #035 - Grant Smillie - DJ, ARIA Award winner and restaurateur
In this episode, Marty and Shura sit down with Grant Smillie - DJ, ARIA Award winner, restaurateur, and the creative force behind some of the most iconic venues in Melbourne and LA. From club nights that defined a generation to rooftops that changed West Hollywood licensing laws, Grant unpacks the early days of flyer hustle, the strategy behind the scenes, and the moment 'Flaunt It' became Australia’s highest selling single. They talk music as moodboard, why lighting trumps influencer culture, and how he brought the rooftop scene to LA before it was even a thing. He shares the wild launch of EP & LP, the vision behind Ponyfish Island, and the five month sprint to build Marmont at Crown - plus what it takes to create energy people remember, and the difference between good ideas and the ones that actually stick. This one’s about adaptability, execution, and building with instinct - from soundtracks to spaces to full scale hospitality brands. One idea at a time and a career that never missed the beat.
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WTF - #034 - Ryan Serhant - Founder & CEO of SERHANT.
In this episode, Marty flies to New York City to sit down with Ryan Serhant - CEO, author, educator, and star of Million Dollar Listing and Owning Manhattan.They dive into the early grind - from Craigslist ads and hand modelling to $400M in personal sales - and the childhood that shaped Ryan’s unmatched presence. He opens up about rejection, reinvention, and the pressure of leading with his name on the door.They talk building brand with intention, expanding with conviction, and the weight of scaling something you can’t walk away from. From the lessons of Broadway to the business of brokerage, Ryan unpacks why emotional intelligence outlasts ego - and why leadership starts with being the broker’s broker.From Manhattan to Melbourne, this one’s about work ethic, brand clarity, and the power of turning pressure into profile.One New York trip. One global conversation.
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WTF - #033 - Shaun Wilson - Founder of Bondi Sands
In this episode, Marty and Shura sit down with Shaun Wilson - Founder of Bondi Sands to talk about building a beauty brand that went from local shelves to global scale.They go deep on the salon-standard formula that set them apart, the TikTok trend that reignited an old product, and the learning curve that came with scaling - including the time their tan came out green. From humble beginnings in a Melbourne pharmacy to a reported $450M sale in 2023, Shaun breaks down the moments that mattered most - and the mindset it took to keep showing up through every setback.This one’s about product, patience, and the power of knowing your market better than anyone else.
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WTF - #033 - Shaun Wilson - Founder of Bondi Sands
In this episode, Marty and Shura sit down with Shaun Wilson - Founder of Bondi Sands to talk about building a beauty brand that went from local shelves to global scale.They go deep on the salon-standard formula that set them apart, the TikTok trend that reignited an old product, and the learning curve that came with scaling - including the time their tan came out green. From humble beginnings in a Melbourne pharmacy to a reported $450M sale in 2023, Shaun breaks down the moments that mattered most - and the mindset it took to keep showing up through every setback.This one’s about product, patience, and the power of knowing your market better than anyone else.
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