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QuestX EventsQuestX Episode 12: From Taxi Driver to Titan: Leadership, Legacy & the Power of the Tribe with Prof. Talal YassineIn this deeply insightful episode of QuestX, Professor Talal Yassine shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Western Sydney as one of eight siblings in a migrant household, to becoming a successful entrepreneur, lawyer, Order of Australia recipient, and founder of multiple ventures including Crescent Wealth and Salaam Super. With warmth, humility, and humour, Talal opens up about the formative experiences that shaped his character — including driving taxis, losing his political career, and the influence of community figures like Hajj Adib.
Talal reflects on the power of contentment, the importance of identity, and why true leadership is...
2025-08-1140 minQuestX EventsQuestX Episode 11: From Startups to Scale: Building Australia's Property Powerhouse with David HymanIn this episode of QuestX, we sit down with David Hyman, co-founder and CEO of Lendi Group, to trace his remarkable entrepreneurial journey — from launching one of Australia's fastest-growing startups to reshaping the future of property and finance.
David shares how his early experience scaling Jump On It (later acquired by LivingSocial) taught him the power of rapid execution and product-market fit. He dives deep into the decision to pivot from e-commerce into the complex, highly regulated world of mortgage broking — revealing how he and his co-founders MVP’d not just a product, but entire businesses to test b...
2025-08-0459 minQuestX EventsQuestX Episode 10: Scaling with Purpose: Leticia’s Bold Journey from Passion to Global GrowthIn this inspiring episode, Leticia shares her journey of taking her business international—from Australia to Europe and Dubai—while navigating the complexities of scaling up. Alongside Tania and Christina, she dives deep into the power of strategic planning, clear leadership, and the importance of building strong foundations that allow a business to grow beyond the founder. They discuss the challenges of evolving teams, maintaining accountability, and balancing ambition with personal fulfillment. If you’re looking to scale your business thoughtfully while staying true to your values, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and heartfelt wisdom.
2025-07-2850 minQuestX EventsQuestX Episode 8: From Burritos to Billion-Dollar Principles: Clovis Young on Building Mad Mex with PurposeIn this powerful episode of QuestX, Mad Mex founder Clovis Young sits down with host Tania Gomez to reflect on a journey that spans Wall Street trading, a childhood surrounded by poetry and purpose, and the creation of one of Australia’s most recognised Mexican food brands.
Clovis opens up about how growing up in a values-first household shaped his view on business, how a love for food and frustration with fast-food led him to build Mad Mex, and why staying true to your mission — even when it’s harder — is the real path to long-term impact.
He...
2025-07-1446 minQuestX EventsQuestX Episode 7: Storytelling, Sisterhood & Success - Anna Dutton on Building with PurposeIn this compelling episode of QuestX, we sit down with Anna Dutton, co-founder of The CEO Magazine, for a rich, multi-layered conversation on building with values, living with purpose, and redefining what true success looks like.
From her beginnings in publishing to her role as a mother and mentor, Anna brings an unwavering authenticity that’s as inspiring as it is grounding. She talks openly about balancing business and motherhood, the impact of ethical storytelling, how real leadership starts with listening — and why recognition matters, especially for women.
We also explore the power of community, the...
2025-07-0738 minQuestX EventsQuestX Episode 6: Great mentors change everythingIn this episode of the QuestX Podcast, Yasser sits down with Christian Stevens and Tania to explore raw, honest insights on mentorship, business relationships, value exchange, and personal evolution. From navigating mentorship dynamics to balancing parenthood and business, this conversation dives deep into what truly drives connection, influence, and long-term success.
🧠 Topics Covered:
Why mentees should lead the mentorship conversation
The difference between access and influence in business
Real stories of rejection, perception, and growth
How to identify when a relationship adds no value
The challenge of mum...
2025-06-3056 minQuestX EventsQuestX Episode 5: Think like a millionaire – risk is relative, intuition is essentialHost: Tania & Yasser
Guest: Jack Henderson – Entrepreneur, Property Investor, Founder of Henderson
In this powerhouse episode of the QuestX Podcast, hosts Tania and team sit down with Jack Henderson, a self-made entrepreneur who went from working in construction and mining to building one of Australia’s fastest-growing property investment businesses.
Through an open and compelling conversation, Jack unpacks the pivotal decisions, mindsets, and failures that shaped his journey—from dropping out of high school to speaking on global stages. This episode is not just about real estate—it's about personal reinvention, doing the work, and desi...
2025-06-2359 minQuestX EventsQuestX Episode 4: When Women Lead – Rewriting the Rules of Work, Family & PowerHost: Tania and Yasser
Special Guest: Sandra Dsouza
Description:
In this powerful and personal episode, we dive deep into the real conversations happening at the intersection of gender, leadership, and societal norms. From CEOs reflecting on how raising daughters changed their perspective, to confronting the harsh choices women still face between family and career — this discussion doesn’t hold back.
Our guest shares her own story of choosing career over motherhood, only to later find a new path with a supportive partner and a daughter with a disability — a journey that reshaped how she lead...
2025-06-1655 minQuestX EventsQuestX Episode 3: Change your path, not your purposeIn this powerful and deeply personal episode of the QuestX Podcast, Frank shares the story behind his remarkable transformation — from building and selling a $180M+ business to rediscovering purpose through passion, personal brand, and impact-driven entrepreneurship.
Frank opens up about:
The emotional aftermath of selling his company — and the identity loss that followed
Why he self-funded every aspect of his cookbook project (including a viral banana bread recipe!)
The goal to sell 1 million copies and donate 100% of proceeds to disability employment initiatives
The philosophy behind advisory boards — and how they k...
2025-06-091h 18QuestX EventsQuestX Podcast - Episode 2: Success starts by changing your narrative and ends with social impactIn this powerful episode of the QuestX Podcast, we sit down with Yasser Zaki to explore his deeply personal journey from a struggling migrant to a leading force in the Australian healthcare and disability sector.
Yasser shares raw and inspiring insights into:
His early challenges arriving in Australia with no support network
The hard lessons of working in sales and learning Aussie culture
The pivot from chasing financial success to pursuing purpose and impact
How giving back transformed his life and led to founding one of Australia’s most re...
2025-05-2723 minQuestX EventsQuestX Podcast – Episode 1: What is QuestX? Access and opportunity!Featuring: Yasser & Tania
Theme: The Journey, the Vision, and What to Expect
🔥 Why QuestX?
Yasser opens up about the struggles of entrepreneurship—particularly the lack of accessible mentors and quality guidance early in his journey. QuestX was born out of a desire to create a platform that inspires through real stories, real experiences, and tangible success—no gatekeeping, just wisdom and impact.
“If I can offer what I didn’t have, I’ve achieved a big part of my goal.” – Yasser
🎯 What is QuestX All About?
A conference and podcast series focused on mentorship, entre...
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