Mind the Gap

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Behind every business is a person with a story. Mind the Gap is hosted by Beth and Peter Comino, exploring the people, decisions and experiences behind business, finance and home ownership. Through candid conversations with guests, we explore leadership, career changes, mentorship, family and the pressures of running a business. We ask what experience has taught them, what needs to change and where they see a gap worth addressing. For brokers, business owners and curious minds, these conversations go beyond the job title. Follow Mind the Gap for new episodes every fortnight. Sponsored by Home Affordability Solutions (HAS). Produced by Visual Lab Productions.

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  1. 4h ago

    Knowing You Belong in the Room with Treyena Prasad

    Treyena Prasad came into finance during COVID with no experience. Today she's Head of Partnerships at LoanOptions.ai, and she's often the only woman in the room. She tells Beth and Peter about her first meetings in the role, when she barely said a word and saved her questions for the debrief with her boss afterwards, and the shift that changed it: from "I'm learning" to "this is my job". They also cover her non-linear path through law and the automotive industry, why people notice her age before her gender, being pushed into public speaking she begged to get out of, and why she thinks young women need clear pathways into the industry, not only mentors. She talks openly about a hard stretch in 2024 and how her boss noticed and pushed her to get help, then closes on the gap she sees for new brokers who go out on their own straight away. If anything in this conversation brings something up for you, support is there. Lifeline: 13 11 14. Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636. Guest: Treyena Prasad, Head of Partnerships, LoanOptions.ai Hosted by Beth Comino and Peter Comino. Chapters 0:00 Cold open and welcome 1:18 The invite she ignored, and her role 4:09 Usually the only woman in the room 5:11 Saying nothing in her first meetings 8:16 A very non-linear career 13:43 Leaving law, COVID, then finance 16:40 Male-dominated rooms, age and gender 19:49 What helped: people who back you 21:27 Hours of prep for a 30-second pitch 22:56 Pushed outside her comfort zone 26:45 Walking into a room of strangers 27:48 Pathways, not just mentorship 32:24 The cost of saying yes to everything 37:34 A hard stretch and the boss who noticed 43:57 Work-life balance and travel season 47:49 Confidence before you feel it 50:09 Why a table of women can feel harder 53:39 The gap: new brokers going solo 58:07 Where to find Treyena Watch the video on YouTube and find every episode: https://linktr.ee/MindtheGap_byHAS Mind the Gap is proudly sponsored by HAS. Thanks for joining us on Mind the Gap with Beth and Peter Comino. Follow the show for new conversations every fortnight about finance, business and the people behind the job titles. WATCH & FOLLOW Linktree: https://linktr.ee/MindtheGap_byHAS CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS Beth Comino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-comino-a13201265/Peter Comino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-comino-99420a62/ PROUDLY SPONSORED BY HAS LOANS https://www.hasloans.com.au/ Enjoyed the conversation? Share this episode with someone who might find it useful. DISCLAIMER This podcast shares general information and personal experiences. It does not provide personal financial, legal or health advice. The views expressed are those of the individual speakers. Seek advice from an appropriately qualified professional about your own circumstances.

    Knowing You Belong in the Room with Treyena Prasad

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    You Belong in the Room | Ep 1 Trailer

    Have you ever sat in a meeting with something to contribute, but talked yourself out of speaking? In the first episode of Mind the Gap, Beth and Peter Comino welcome Treyena Prasad, Head of Partnerships at LoanOptions.ai, for an honest conversation about confidence, careers and finding your voice. From automotive dealerships and studying law to building industry partnerships, Treyena’s career has been anything but linear. She shares how she moved from staying quiet in meetings to recognising the value of her perspective. Together, we explore: Building confidence in public speaking and networking.Finding people who advocate for you.Creating clearer pathways for young women in finance.• Setting boundaries without feeling you have to prove yourself.Why professional success doesn’t always tell the whole personal story.Whether you’re starting out, stepping into leadership or supporting someone who is, this conversation explores what helps us feel we belong. Follow Mind the Gap for new episodes fortnightly. Thanks for joining us on Mind the Gap with Beth and Peter Comino. Follow the show for new conversations every fortnight about finance, business and the people behind the job titles. WATCH & FOLLOW Linktree: https://linktr.ee/MindtheGap_byHAS CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS Beth Comino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-comino-a13201265/Peter Comino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-comino-99420a62/ PROUDLY SPONSORED BY HAS LOANS https://www.hasloans.com.au/ Enjoyed the conversation? Share this episode with someone who might find it useful. DISCLAIMER This podcast shares general information and personal experiences. It does not provide personal financial, legal or health advice. The views expressed are those of the individual speakers. Seek advice from an appropriately qualified professional about your own circumstances.

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Behind every business is a person with a story. Mind the Gap is hosted by Beth and Peter Comino, exploring the people, decisions and experiences behind business, finance and home ownership. Through candid conversations with guests, we explore leadership, career changes, mentorship, family and the pressures of running a business. We ask what experience has taught them, what needs to change and where they see a gap worth addressing. For brokers, business owners and curious minds, these conversations go beyond the job title. Follow Mind the Gap for new episodes every fortnight. Sponsored by Home Affordability Solutions (HAS). Produced by Visual Lab Productions.

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  • Creator
    Sponsored by HAS
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Mind the Gap
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