Russel is joined by Nicole Sheffield, Managing Director of Wesfarmers OneDigital, and President of the Australian Retailers Association.The two discuss how her early work at Telstra shaped her appreciation for customer experience, the value of working for iconic Australian organizations, and the opportunities and challenges for data in the future.

Alan Oppenheim, CEO of Ego Pharmaceuticals joins Rus for episode 30 of converSAYtions.Ego Pharmaceuticals is a 100% Australian family owned business founded in 1953, and have developed brands that have grown into household names across Australia, such as Aquim, QV and Pinetarsol.

Prue Gilbert, Founder and CEO of The Grace Papers joins Rus for a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges associated with workplace gender equality for both employees and employers, and tangible things that could be done to promote greater equality.

Russel Howcroft is joined by ex-Victorian Government Minister, and Sayers Group Special adviser Jaala Pulford. The two discuss the catalyst of her passion for Victorian politics and the importance of ‘getting into the room’, her important work in enabling women-founded start-ups, and what Melbourne could look like in seven years’ time.

City of Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp joined Russel Howcroft for an excellent discussion. The two speak about Sally’s experiences growing up in Papua New Guinea, how her work and experiences in the formative years of her career shaped her career philosophy, her love of Melbourne and its people, and reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Honorable Professor Barry Jones is one of Australia's National Living Treasures.Prof. Jones sat down with host Russel Howcroft for a fascinating discussion including his experiences in politics from the 1950s to today, climate change and globalization, and the importance of fostering creativity.

Russel Howcroft sits down with Pip Marlow – CEO of Salesforce ANZ and ASEAN for a fantastic discussion which included topics ranging from the importance of authenticity, the evolution of Salesforce's service offering, and the importance of supporting and educating professional women in the workplace.

Peter "Harro" Harris is the Chief Investment Officer at BRC Group, an investment firm focused on accelerating Australia’s future, with a focus on sustainability, technology and infrastructure.Harro joins Rus to discuss a wide variety of topics, ranging from the state of petrol in Australia through to opportunities for Australia to drive world-leading innovation in sustainability and medical development.

Kee Wong is an entrepreneur, investor, advisor and Non-Executive Director. He joins Rus to discuss a variety of topics including learning to be an extrovert, futute opportunities for Melbourne, and the Breakthrough Victoria venture capital fund of which Kee is a member of.

Jayne Hrdlicka is the CEO of Virgin Australia.The two discuss everything from Jayne’s pathway to being CEO and the challenges of working with Virgin and Tennis Australia through COVID-19, through to proper aeroplane etiquette.