In this episode, Natalie interviews Dickie Currer, founder of Hype Man Media. They discuss Dickie's journey from being a lawyer in the UK to an entrepreneur in Australia, highlighting the impact of travel on his independence and personal growth. The conversation delves into the challenges of diversity and funding in the startup ecosystem, particularly for women, and how Dickie's personal brand evolved into a successful media company. In this conversation, the speakers explore the concept of unfair advantages in personal branding, the importance of reflection and feedback in personal development, and the balance between strengths and weaknesses. They discuss resilience as a muscle that is built through experiences and the influence of key figures in their lives. The conversation also touches on the power of saying no and the impact it can have on personal and professional growth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Transition with Purpose Podcast02:39 Dickie Currer: Journey Through Travel and Independence07:40 Overcoming Challenges: From Lawyer to Entrepreneur12:01 Navigating Privilege and Diversity in Business15:31 The State of Innovation and Funding for Women17:04 The Birth of Hype Man Media20:40 Identifying Your Unfair Advantage23:39 Building a Personal Brand25:11 Strengths and Weaknesses in Personal Development30:18 The Importance of Resilience34:08 Influences and Inspirations36:54 The Power of Saying No   You can connect with Dickie at.. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dickiecurrer/ Website: Hypeman.com.au Instagram: @hypeman Newsletters: https://hype-man-media.beehiiv.com/subscribe     Connect with Natalie... Check out my new Notion "9-5 TO BIZ TRANSITION ROADMAP" https://www.notion.so/9-5-TO-BIZ-TRANSITION-ROADMAP-44e6ed2575ba4581ae26e8e55350b118 Check out my new Notion "Optimise Your LinkedIn Playbook & Checklist" https://www.transitionwithpurpose.com.au/linkedin-playbook Check out my other FREE CLASSES and resources here https://www.transitionwithpurpose.com.au/free-courses  You can also sign up to my COURSES here https://www.transitionwithpurpose.com.au/courses  Send me a DM on INSTAGRAM @transitionwithpurpose  Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/natalie-tran-coach-melbourne          Real Estate by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/corporate-background-music/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.