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Founder Stories MP - is a podcast and platform sharing real, unfiltered conversations with founders of the Mornington Peninsula. Created by storyteller Sam Guttridge, Founder Stories MP celebrates the people behind the brands.

Episodes

  1. From Frankston to Global Impact | Anna’s Powerful Founder Story

    May 28

    From Frankston to Global Impact | Anna’s Powerful Founder Story

    Welcome to Founder Stories Series 2, Episode 5 — filmed at the beautiful Waves Farm on the Mornington Peninsula. In this inspiring episode, Sam sits down with Anna, founder of ASAC Consultancy and the visionary behind the Will Do Aero Project — an innovative healthcare drone initiative designed to deliver medications, pathology, and critical healthcare support to remote Australian communities. Born and raised in Frankston South, Anna shares her deeply personal journey from nursing in remote Western Australia to becoming a nationally recognised healthcare consultant and entrepreneur. From overcoming personal tragedy to building projects with life-changing impact, this conversation dives into resilience, innovation, leadership, and purpose. Anna has been featured for International Women’s Day and recognised by CEO Magazine for her incredible work in healthcare innovation and leadership. If you enjoy hearing real stories from inspiring founders, entrepreneurs, and leaders across the Mornington Peninsula, make sure to subscribe and follow the Founder Stories series. 🎥 Founder Stories — highlighting the people behind the brands.

    20 min
  2. Community, Leadership & The Mornington Peninsula | Sarah Race | Founder Stories Podcast

    May 21

    Community, Leadership & The Mornington Peninsula | Sarah Race | Founder Stories Podcast

    In this episode of Founder Stories, we sit down with Sarah Race — community leader, former Deputy Mayor, federal candidate, and passionate advocate for the Mornington Peninsula. From playing local football to serving as a councillor and working in federal politics, Sarah shares what it really means to live, work, and represent the community you call home. I really loved this conversation, and in many ways it’s a poster-child for why I started Founder Stories in the first place — because amazing things happen down here through the quiet toil of everyday people… people like you and me. The Mornington Peninsula is full of incredible humans doing meaningful work, and these are the stories I share.... If you live on the Mornington Peninsula, care about local leadership, or want to hear what genuine community representation looks like — this episode is for you. Thank-you Sarah for joining me.

    16 min
  3. Motherhood, Community & Postpartum Care | Sage Mamma

    May 7

    Motherhood, Community & Postpartum Care | Sage Mamma

    In this episode of Mornington Peninsula Founder Stories, we visit Waves Farm, set beside UNESCO-protected wetlands, to speak with Narelle Melnick, founder of Sage Mama. Narelle shares her deeply personal journey from international modelling across Asia, Europe, New York City, and Los Angeles to becoming a postpartum doula, yoga teacher, and community educator for mothers on the Mornington Peninsula. This conversation is an honest look at motherhood, community, and the wellness movement growing on the Peninsula. Why motherhood was never meant to be done alone, and the RIE parenting philosophy and parent-child classes, the builds the community around around mothers, AND babies. If you’re a new mum, expecting, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in conscious parenting and community wellness, this episode is for you. This episode is complementary to Episode 1 where we meet with Josh and Narelle together, as they discussed their broader vision behind Waves Farm.

    24 min
  4. From NYC Filmmaker to Regenerative Farmer | The Story of Waves Farm

    Apr 30

    From NYC Filmmaker to Regenerative Farmer | The Story of Waves Farm

    What happens when a New York filmmaker, a yoga teacher, and three kids decide they want a different world to grow up in? In this episode, we visit Waves Farm, a regenerative organic farm and wellness hub set within UNESCO-protected wetlands on the Mornington Peninsula. Josh and Narelle Melnick share the extraordinary story of how they went from city life in New York and Los Angeles to becoming accidental farmers, restoring degraded wetlands, and building a modern-day village centred around food, wellness, community, and purpose. What started as The Revillaging Project has evolved into Waves Farm place where: • Organic, bio-intensive vegetables are grown with regenerative practices • Half the land is being rewilded to restore biodiversity •A wellness studio offers yoga, sauna, and community events • A vintage Airstream is being transformed into a farm gate café • Families can walk the farm, learn where food comes from, and reconnect with nature • Local businesses take part in regenerative team-building experiences This is a conversation about living your values, raising conscious children, healing land through action, and creating spaces where people can feel well, in their bodies, in their families, and in their environment. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to be the change instead of talking about it, this episode is for you. Follow @wavesfarm.mp for wellness experiences, veggie boxes, and events.

    23 min
  5. Alex Faggetter - You.ByAlex

    11/27/2025

    Alex Faggetter - You.ByAlex

    For Georgia 28.9.23 🕊️ Welcome to Founders Stories! Today, we sit down with the incredible Alex from You By Alex to explore her powerful wellness journey, a story of turning deep personal grief into a thriving business dedicated to holistic health and female self-care. Alex shares how her early years in Melbourne hospitality gave way to a massive personal shift on the Mornington Peninsula. She opens up about the trauma of hitting "rock bottom" and the crucial moment she realized she had to prioritize her self-care and calm her fight-or-flight nervous system. But the true catalyst for You By Alex came from an unbearable loss: the sudden passing of her sister, Georgia, from ovarian cancer... Be sure to watch this episode as we unpack Alex's purpose which is to lead female health, and to honour our bodies as women of all ages.

    24 min
  6. Alex Morabito - The Epicurean Group & Ever-After Effect

    11/20/2025

    Alex Morabito - The Epicurean Group & Ever-After Effect

    In this third instalment of Founder Stories MP, host Sam Guttridge introduces Alex Morabito, Director at Epicurean Group, a proud Mornington Peninsula local. Alex shares how a single light-bulb moment as a teenager sparked a lifelong passion for hospitality, ultimately leading him into one of the Peninsula’s most respected hospitality groups. He opens up about growing up in the region, the power of community, and how creating unforgettable experiences became the foundation of his leadership in the industry. This mini-episode uncovers the evolution of hospitality on the Peninsula, what it takes to thrive in a regional setting, and the mindset behind building a brand people genuinely connect with.

    6 min
  7. Leah Regan - The Epicurean Group & Her Open Table

    11/13/2025

    Leah Regan - The Epicurean Group & Her Open Table

    In this insightful episode of Founder Stories MP, host Sam Guttridge sits down with the founder of the Epicurean Group Leah Regan to uncover the inspiring journey behind one of the Mornington Peninsula's most beloved hospitality brands. From humble beginnings and deep Peninsula roots to the creation of a thriving destination for food, wine, and connection, this conversation reveals the heart, heritage, and vision that built the Epicurean legacy. Join us as we explore the person behind the success and the heartfelt experiences that shaped her path.

    23 min
  8. Holly Klintworth - Bass & Flinders Distillery

    11/06/2025

    Holly Klintworth - Bass & Flinders Distillery

    A beautiful start to the Founder Stories - Mornington Peninsula (MP) series with Head Distiller and female icon - Holly Klintworth. Holly starts us off behind the beautiful Bass & Flinders Gin and Brandy Brand, and how it all came about.

    20 min
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About

Founder Stories MP - is a podcast and platform sharing real, unfiltered conversations with founders of the Mornington Peninsula. Created by storyteller Sam Guttridge, Founder Stories MP celebrates the people behind the brands.

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  • Creator
    Sam.INC
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Copyright
    © Yes

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