The Petra Zlatevska Podcast

In this solo podcast, Petra reflects on the uncertainty that can arise when we follow an expected educational or career path without feeling connected to it. She offers three practical tools back to clarity:  ask what you genuinely love what interests you currently  what absorbed you in childhood Whether you enjoy writing, speaking, voice work and presenting - these are not merely hobbies; or side hustles. They can give "clues" to meaningful professional directions such as broadcasting or communication.  The message is that purpose is grounded in self-knowledge. When we understand what we love and what we are drawn to repeatedly, we are less likely to drift, overthink or pursue goals that do not fit. You do not need to solve your whole life at once. Start by identifying the activities, subjects and forms of expression you return to naturally; those recurring patterns are often the most reliable clues to purpose. 📲 Connect & Follow Follow Petra Zlotevska for more conversations with leaders, innovators, and change-makers: Instagram: @petra_zlatevska ⭐️ Enjoyed the Episode? If this episode resonated with you, make sure to: Follow the podcast Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it    

In this raw and powerful conversation, Petra Zlatevska sits down with globally recognised business coach and 2025 Global Wellness Coach of the Year, Jeffrey Morgan. What does it take to completely transform your life—from surviving a tough childhood, crime, and then prison… to building a global coaching business and impacting nearly a million people? Jeffrey shares his extraordinary journey growing up in Redfern, Sydney leaving home at just 12 years old, and entering a life of crime that ultimately led to a 10-year prison sentence. What followed was a radical turning point—one that forced him to confront his past, rewire his thinking, and rebuild his life from the inside out. This episode goes beyond surface-level motivation. It's a masterclass in personal responsibility and how to turn pain into purpose, how to live consciously, how to design your life intentionally (instead of drifting through it) and we explore the link between identity, environment, and outcomes more. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or held back by your past—this conversation will challenge you to think differently and take control of your future. ⏱️ Episode Chapters 00:00 – Introduction & Jeffrey Morgan's impact 03:00 – Growing up in Redfern and early trauma 12:00 – Crime, prison, and the turning point 18:00 – Living unconsciously vs consciously 28:00 – Life planning vs living by default 38:00 – Excuses vs responsibility 50:00 – Relationships, validation & behaviour patterns 1:05:00 – Turning pain into purpose 1:18:00 – Jeffrey's 5 transformation frameworks 1:30:00 – Fatherhood, regret & accountability 1:42:00 – Self-forgiveness and trauma cycles 1:55:00 – Identity, culture & Indigenous connection 2:05:00 – Business, leadership & vision 2:15:00 – Final reflections on conscious living  💬 Key Quotes  "If you want something bad enough, you'll find a way. If not, you'll find an excuse."  "Most people don't design their life—they accept it."  "Don't blame your uneducated self for an uneducated decision." "The life you want is on the other side of the hard work you avoid."  "Work harder on yourself than you do on anything else."  About the Guest Jeffrey Morgan is a globally recognised business coach, keynote speaker, and community advocate. A 2025 Global Wellness Coach of the Year, he has impacted over 900,000 lives worldwide through his work in mindset, performance, and transformation. From a childhood marked by adversity and a decade in prison, Jeffrey now leads international coaching programs, helping individuals and businesses unlock their full potential through conscious living and personal accountability. 📲 Connect & Follow Follow Jeffrey   Follow Petra Zlatevska for more conversations with leaders, innovators, and change-makers: Instagram: @petra_zlatevska ⭐️ Enjoyed the Episode? If there is anything in this episode with Jeff that you loved or feel you learnt even one thing, I would be so grateful if you:  Follow the podcast  Leave a review on Apple Podcasts  Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it  

In this episode of the podcast, Petra sits down with Belinda Botzsolis, founder of Add Valuer, content creator and Australia's most followed (and favourite!) property valuer with over 60,000 Instagram followers and 136,000 on TikTok.  This is a real and raw conversation on gender pay disparity, the realities of setting up a new business from scratch, the importance of cultural identity and family values, motherhood and career re-sets and the soft launch of Belinda's comedy career in case she gets bored of property valuation! After experiencing gender pay disparity, Belinda fought for recognition and eventually started her own business, Add Valuer. Belinda opens up about the challenges in leaving corporate employment to self-employment, dealing with doubt and how to back yourself every time to become Australia's favourite valuer, growing her presence on social media through her on-point educational videos on tiktok. She shares uber helpful hacks on financial literacy for women, investing/buying v renting a property and the harsh truth about affordability, and her top money saving tips for kids. What we talked about : 0:39 Introducing Belinda 3:30 Discussing the gender paygap 17:48 Women's homeownership rates in Australia and career interruptions for family responsibilities 20:16 Financial literacy and women's financial independence, teaching children about money  22:36 Australian property market and high homeownership (63%), challenges with affordability 30:40 Australia's property culture v European countries eg Germany 46:54  entrepreneurs starting their own business with basic infrastructure (ABN, business name, website, email) while still employed, the first year is about "sowing seeds" 52:14 TV  goals  Follow Belinda on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/belinda.the.valuer/  Follow Belinda on Tiktok : Belinda Botzolis (@thevaluer)  Join Belinda's property fundamentals course:  https://addvaluer.com/courses/sht-they-dont-teach-you-at-school-property-fundamentals/   Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/petra_zlatevska/ 

In this episode, Belgian-born Coach, Entrepreneur and Model Estelle Nkubito sits down with Petra to speak candidly about her personal and career transformation, ambition, and resilience. If you have ever wondered how to reinvent yourself when you move to a brand new country with no contacts and minimal language skills- and stay true to your values even when you encounter judgment-this conversation is for you.  Petra and Estelle also discussed: The concept of self-reliance and overcoming self-doubt through modeling experiences is a central theme in Estelle's career transformation. Networking has been a critical success factor for Estelle, both in Belgium and Australia, emphasising the importance of connection and intention in personal and professional growth.  Estelle's transition from a gelato business, Doglato, to focusing on somatic healing and feminine intuition highlights her evolving personal and professional journey. The significance of plant-based medicine, specifically ayahuasca, in Estelle's healing and self-discovery process is discussed, highlighting its role in her acceptance and embodiment of personal truths.  Estelle emphasises the importance of emotional work, particularly with women, focusing on releasing repressed emotions like guilt, shame, and anger through various therapeutic modalities.  Vipassana meditation is presented as a transformative practice that has helped Estelle in her journey towards mastering her mind and achieving equanimity. Estelle advises investing in personal development and self-care, stating that one's success is linked to the amount of work they put into themselves.    Show links  Estelle Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/estellenkubito/ Estelle elsewhere   https://www.facebook.com/estelle.linou/ Doglato  https://www.doglato.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOorN-2EA5_JI5gBgV1KHhw0_q73v4sLHgKYYir7Uh4FE-aE001uP 

Welcome to the Petra Zlatevska Podcast. In this solo introductory launch episode, I introduce my new podcast and share my vision to interview global change makers, doers, innovators, and thinkers, aiming to investigate people's career paths and embrace the fact it is non-linear.  I also share my:  back story to what I have been up to the past few years professionally  work as Director of Legal Research and Communications for the Voice to Parliament campaign in Australia  reflections on the outcome of the Voice to Parliament referendum, emphasising that despite the campaign's failure, the experience was not a "waste" of time or a "waste" of effort as it provided valuable lessons in working with diverse stakeholders and problem-solving.  experience of taking a family sabbatical in Berlin, reconnecting with old colleagues, and teaching a summer school on business negotiation reflections on giving a keynote at my old high school sharing with grade 11 to create their own opportunities and embrace their unique paths, drawing from my family's history of migration and resilience.  belief that changed my business model in speaking and coaching to embrace my quirks and authenticity in professional and creative pursuits personal branding refresh, with a recent website redesign, logo and photoshoot   inspiring encounter in reaching out to a Spanish coach, Maite, without overthinking, emphasising the value of taking chances and not being afraid to connect with influential people. If this episode has resonated with you, I would love to hear from you! You can connect with me on instagram @petrazlatevskapodcast  See you back for the next episode.