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
Latest Episodes
TEDx Isn't Just About the Talks: Behind TEDxMelbourne | Jon Yeo | Ep 58
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...
The Business Lessons Nobody Talks About in Hospitality | Heleena Marie | Ep 57
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 w...
Building, Scaling & Exiting a Business | Michael Laps | Ep 56
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 ...
He built the party. Then built the system - What it takes to run Australia's largest festival brands | Corey Topp | Ep 55
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...
Not All Friendships Survive This… Ours Did: The Real Work Behind Strong Friendships | Olivia Porter | Ep 54
This one’s personal.For the first time, I’m sitting down with my best friend, Olivia Porter, and we didn’t hold anything back.This isn’t a highlight reel friendship. This is the version built through hard conversations, distance, ...
