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Thinker To Doer With Alison Egan

18 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -

Thinker to Doer is all about taking an idea and turning it into reality. Join Alison Egan, 26-year-old Female Entrepreneur and Founder of Sparkling White Smile, as she interviews some of Australia’s powerhouse business entrepreneurs and dives into the real nitty gritty of being in business. This podcast is raw, insightful and so much fun!

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Episodes

BIG LIFE UPDATE ft. Jayson Evans | Having a Baby, My Labour Story, Moving Away from Franchising

April 25, 2021 19:30 - 40 minutes - 74.8 MB

To kick off Season 2, my gorgeous newborn baby Ace makes his debut on Thinker to Doer! In this exciting episode, I talk about why I hid her pregnancy, my labour story, how being pregnant helped me live a healthier life, and how i've been balancing being a business owner as well as a mum. I also update everyone on why I chose to move Sparkling White Smile away from the franchise business model and the launch of my new business, the Institute of Aesthetic Teeth Whitening. Alison x Instag...

SEASON 1 HIGHLIGHTS | Thinker to Doer with Alison Egan

December 21, 2020 06:30 - 16 minutes - 17.7 MB

To celebrate the end of Season 1, I decided to take a look at some of my favourite moments on the podcast. Thank you so much to all my special guests, and to everyone who has supported Thinker to Doer throughout the season. Alison x   Instagram: @alisonegann

Business is NOT Glamorous! ft. Jessica Sepel | Body Image, Building Trust, Working with your Partner

December 06, 2020 18:00 - 30 minutes - 56.2 MB

Jessica Sepel is a Clinical Nutritionist, a bestselling author and the Founder and Director of JSHealth. In this episode of Thinker to Doer, I chat to Jessica on Zoom about her backstory, how body image issues are the norm in today’s society, and how she is fostering the way for a number of young girls in her community. We talk about the importance of listening to the community and connecting with your audience on a personal level, and how this has led to a very loyal and trusting customer...

My Accountant did my Legal Documents?! ft. Olivia Hitchens | Growing up in Tasmania, Becoming a Lawyer, Working in a Male Dominated Industry

November 01, 2020 18:00 - 27 minutes - 50.7 MB

Olivia Hitchens is an Australian Retail and Fashion Lawyer, and the Founder of Hitch Advisory. In this episode, I chat to Olivia about her wild childhood in Tasmania, how she self represented herself in court as a child, and how this lead to her knowing she wanted to be a lawyer. She also shares some valuable advice on being a female in a male dominated industry, and how you can legally future proof your business, throughout COVID-19. Instagram: @alisonegann

The Art of Communication ft. Lillian Khallouf | Fashion College, Believing in Yourself, Embracing your Individual Style

October 25, 2020 18:00 - 45 minutes - 84 MB

Lillian Khallouf is an Australian Fashion Designer who specialises in custom womenswear and bridal. Ever since she was a little girl, she has been designing dresses for all occasions, her Year 6 Farewell, School Formals, and you name it!    In this episode of Thinker to Doer, I talk to Lillian about how she took her childhood love for fashion design and turned it into a very successful career. We talk about what it means to have a supportive family, how she knew she was going to make it,...

The Evolution of Equalution ft. Jade Spooner and Amal Wakim | Running out of Money, Testing Science, One Way Ticket to San Francisco

October 18, 2020 18:00 - 47 minutes - 110 MB

Jade and Amal are the Co-Founders and Directors of Equalution, the science based body transformation experts, facilitated through a mobile app  In this episode of Thinker to Doer, I bring them in to tell me all about their journey. They share the details on how they went from being high school “acquaintances” to business partners, and from there, how they grew Equalution into what it is today.  We also talk about the importance of persistence, good saving habits and having a family who s...

The Truth About Reality TV ft. Matty Samaei | Getting a BBL, Gladys Berejiklian, Paying Yourself a Salary

October 04, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 66 MB

Since migrating from Iran to Australia at the age of 12, Matty Samaei has attained a Bachelor of Nursing, worked as a cosmetic injector, founded her own cosmetic Surgery, The Medispa by Matty (amongst many other businesses), and starred in the hit reality TV show, The Real Housewives of Sydney.    Today we sit down to talk about the cultural acceptance around cosmetic surgery, what it takes to run a business and the truth about what it’s really like being on a reality television show.  ...

My Hotel Quarantine Horror Story ft. Jayson Evans | Stress, Finding a Mentor, What Makes SWS Different

September 30, 2020 00:41 - 27 minutes - 63.2 MB

I'm home from my Adelaide hotel quarantine ordeal and back for another episode of Thinker to Doer! This time I chat with my EA, Jayson Evans, about what's been happening, divulge all the details of my crazy hotel quarantine horror story, and answer some of the questions you guys have sent in. Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe. Alison x Instagram: @alisonegann

My Hotel Quarantine Horror Story ft. Jayson Evans | Stress, Work Life Balance, Finding a Mentor

September 27, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 62.3 MB

I'm home from my Adelaide hotel quarantine ordeal and back for another episode of Thinker to Doer! This time I chat with my EA, Jayson Evans, about what's been happening, divulge all the details of my crazy hotel quarantine horror story, and answer some of the questions you guys have sent in.   Instagram: @alisonegann

Taking your Business International ft. Shaun Wilson | PR Crises, Global Marketing Strategy, Using your Twenties to Learn

September 06, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 51.3 MB

Shaun Wilson is the Owner and Co-Founder of Bondi Sands, the number one fake tanning range in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. He also has an MBA and holds a wealth of valuable knowledge when it comes to everything business.    In this episode we chat via Zoom call about using your twenties to learn, decentralising your business when you go international, welcoming conflict with your business partner and using the global pandemic as an opportunity to grow. Shaun also shares a sneaky li...

The Science Behind Teeth Whitening ft. Dr Fadi | Being Honest in Business, AI in Dentistry, Does Teeth Whitening Actually Work?

August 30, 2020 19:00 - 31 minutes - 59.4 MB

The charming Dr Fadi Yassmin has over 30 years of experience in dentistry and is one of Australia’s top cosmetic dentists.  In this episode of Thinker to Doer, I sit down with Dr Fadi to set the record straight on the science behind teeth whitening and how exactly it works. We also chat about how to get rid of calcium spots once and for all, how artificial intelligence is changing the face of dentistry, and how to develop a relationship based on honesty with your clients.  Instagram: @al...

How Important is Social Media? ft. Wendy El-Khoury | Dancing Banned at Weddings, Influencer Gifting, Finding your Passion

August 23, 2020 19:00 - 32 minutes - 60 MB

Wendy El-Khoury is the Founder and Director of Wedded Wonderland and Wonderland Media, as well as being one of the World's leading Digital and Social Media pioneers specialising in the Wedding, Event, and Lifestyle industries... some people even think she created Instagram! In this episode we chat about the importance of taking a multi-channel approach on social media, influencer marketing, how a background in education has shaped Wendy’s career, and the importance of finding your true pas...

Managing Employees Efficiently ft. Jaye Edwards | Parties, Team Bonding, Keeping Morale High

August 16, 2020 19:00 - 33 minutes - 61.9 MB

Jaye Edwards is the Founder and Director of Edwards and Co, Australia's leading hair agency with 8 salons Australia wide. He is a huge inspiration in the Australian business landscape.    In this episode, Jaye shares his insight on managing a team efficiently delving into topics such as keeping morale high, bonding with staff and the difference between an employee model versus a freelance model.    I love listening to Jaye talk about his perspective on business and I'm sure you will ...

Working through a global pandemic ft. Maria Lucas | Losing a Parent, Fear of the Dentist, Human Rights Debates

August 09, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 66.7 MB

My close friend Maria Lucas is one of Sydney’s leading Dentist Hygienists and Oral Therapists. Today we sit down to discuss some of the current debates surrounding COVID-19 and its restrictions, how this has impacted the dental industry, the importance of transparency, and how we can all work together in this time. We also chat about finding friends with the same passions, Maria’s educational background, overcoming the fear of going to the dentist and losing a parent. 

How I Met My EA ft. Jayson Evans | Having a Shoulder to Cry On, The Ups and Downs of Business, Spending Money on Things you don't Need

August 02, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 48.7 MB

The day has finally arrived and i'm introducing my fabulous Executive Assistant and very close friend, Jayson Evans! In today's episode of Thinker to Doer, we chat about the misconceptions of what it takes to be an EA, how my business has transformed over time and the issues associated with growing your business too big too quickly. We also delve into some of our favourite memories together and how important our relationship is to me.    Instagram: @alisonegann  

Balancing Business and Being a Mum ft. Diane Khoury | Nobody Taking You Seriously, Working with Difficult Clients, COVID-19 Restrictions

July 26, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 64.3 MB

Diane Khoury is famous for her jaw-dropping luxury international weddings as the very successful Founder of Diane Khoury Weddings and Events. In this weeks episode of Thinker to Doer, I bring her on the podcast to chat about how having migrant parents from a third world country and coming from a corporate background has shaped her career as a business owner. We delve into the impact of COVID-19 on the wedding and event management industry. Finally, we discuss how she keeps improving and gr...

Being Business Partners with your Sister ft. Bianca & Bridgett Roccisano | Giving Products Away for Free, Getting a Degree First

July 22, 2020 05:55 - 40 minutes - 94.8 MB

From wanting to drop out of high school to founding multiple international businesses, there is a lot to learn from my wonderful friends Bianca and Bridgett Roccisano. These two are the Founders and Creative Directors of Booby Tape and the fashion label Bianca and Bridgett, and like me, are really passionate about inspiring other women to become entrepreneurs. In this episode of Thinker to Doer, we chat about having your sister as your business partner, being groomed into becoming entrepre...

Making the Most of COVID ft. Mark Bouris | WFH, Not Coming from Money, Building a Personal Brand

July 03, 2020 04:18 - 46 minutes - 85.4 MB

It's an interesting and unpredictable time to be in business, so for my very first podcast episode ever, I chat to Australia's top businessman Mark Bouris. We delve into all things COVID-19, how this is enabling us to rethink business strategy, our thoughts on working from home, the importance of marketing, and how he built his personal brand. We also chat about how we got into business coming from the Western Suburbs of Sydney.