Hello Geelong

Cara Oliver

Hello Geelong is a podcast celebrating the people who make this place feel like home. Hosted by buyers advocate and proud local Cara Oliver, each episode features inspiring conversations with the creatives, business owners, change-makers and quiet achievers who shape the spirit of this vibrant coastal city. From love stories to local gems, this is a podcast about connection, community, and choosing a life you love, right here in Geelong.

Episodes

  1. 09/15/2025

    Hello Geelong Episode 2 - Merrin Schnabel

    Send a text In this inspiring and joy-filled conversation, I sit down with Merrin Schnabel; serial entrepreneur, coach, speaker and founder of the fabulous beauty brand Madge. Merrin opens up about her entrepreneurial journey, from childhood dreams through to building Madge and creating the Geelong Women’s Business Club, all while navigating the pillars of life, motherhood, and her vision for the future. We dive into the mindset shifts that have shaped her path, and Merrin shares how embracing flow over hustle has been transformational for both her business and her life. This episode will leave you feeling uplifted, inspired, and ready to take your own leap of faith. Merrin’s joy and energy are simply contagious.

    53 min

  2. 07/15/2025

    Audio Hello Geelong Episode 1 - Jessie Walsdorf

    Send a text In this very first episode of Hello Geelong, I sit down with the radiant and joyful Jessie Walsdorf - a celebrant, performer, Mum, and the heart behind Jessiebelle Celebrant. We talk about what it means to live a life filled with love stories - from the raw emotion of wedding ceremonies to the confidence built through years on the stage. Jessie shares her take on authenticity in business, connecting deeply with people, and why Geelong’s holds a special place in her heart. This conversation is full of laughter, heart, and the kind of insight that reminds you why local stories matter. 💛 Follow Jessie at @jessiebellecelebrant  Subscribe for new episodes every fortnight, and if you loved this one, please share it with a friend or leave a review - it means the world.

    51 min
  • 2 Episodes

About

Hello Geelong is a podcast celebrating the people who make this place feel like home. Hosted by buyers advocate and proud local Cara Oliver, each episode features inspiring conversations with the creatives, business owners, change-makers and quiet achievers who shape the spirit of this vibrant coastal city. From love stories to local gems, this is a podcast about connection, community, and choosing a life you love, right here in Geelong.

Information

  • Creator
    Cara Oliver
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Hello Geelong
  • Show Website
    Hello Geelong