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Q&A with S&A

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Interviews with interesting people and industry experts.

Q&A with S&A features the founders of Aintree Group, husband and wife team Shane and Andrea McKenna, in candid conversations with a diverse mix of guests – from business owners and industry leaders to athletes, creatives, and changemakers.

They explore real-life experiences, from the challenges of running a business to navigating personal crossroads and following unconventional paths to success.

You’ll hear authentic stories, thoughtful insights, and practical takeaways – all delivered with warmth and curiosity. It’s a must-listen for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone who values purpose-driven conversations.

New episodes released fortnightly.

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Episodios
  • Behind the Lens: Capturing Magical Moments with Melissa Hobbs

    Behind the Lens: Capturing Magical Moments with Melissa Hobbs
    Nov 2 2025

    In this episode of Plant Grow Reap, Andrea and Shane catch up with event photographer Melissa Hobbs to explore her creative journey - how discovering a love of photography in adulthood led to building an in-demand business trusted to capture life’s most meaningful moments.

    Mel shares what it’s like to photograph the energy, emotion, and connection that define an event. She also chats about travel, networking, business ownership, and motherhood, and how each of these experiences has shaped her perspective behind the lens.

    Find out more about Melissa’s work: melissahobbs.com
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    57 m
  • Learning From Your Mistakes: Relationships, Resilience & Rebuilding in Business with Shaun de Vries

    Learning From Your Mistakes: Relationships, Resilience & Rebuilding in Business with Shaun de Vries
    Oct 19 2025

    In this episode, Shaun de Vries, founder of Open Pantry Consulting, shares the remarkable story of his diverse career in hospitality — from early success buying his first bakery at just 21, to hard lessons learned through rebuilding his life and business after a life-changing car accident and navigating insolvency.

    He reflects on the power of strong business relationships, the importance of being proactive with debt, and how honesty, transparency, and learning from mistakes can turn even the toughest experiences into opportunities for growth.

    Today, Shaun has found his calling helping hospitality venues across Australia scale with confidence — specialising in recruitment, operational strategy, and technology integration.

    About Open Pantry Co: https://www.openpantryconsulting.com/
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    46 m
  • Mainframes to Mentoring: Life After Leading the Accounting Revolution with Wayne Schmidt

    Mainframes to Mentoring: Life After Leading the Accounting Revolution with Wayne Schmidt
    Oct 5 2025

    In this episode of Q&A with S&A, Shane and Andrea sit down with Wayne Schmidt - global traveller, digital nomad, business mentor, and industry leader with over 35 years of experience in accounting, sales, and technology.

    Wayne shares his remarkable journey from programming on mainframes and pioneering fixed-fee models, to launching software giants like Xero, and now mentoring firms while travelling the world. He reflects on lessons learned from corporate life, why planning for retirement is really about planning what you’re retiring to, and how AI is reshaping the accounting profession at breakneck speed.

    Tune in for candid stories, practical advice, and a glimpse into Wayne’s life as a semi-retired consultant balancing work, travel, and lifestyle - all while staying ahead of the curve.

    About Bespoke Mentor: https://www.bespokementor.com/

    Connect with Wayne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneschmidt/

    More about Aintree Group: https://aintreegroup.com.au/
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    18 m
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