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Q&A with S&A

Q&A with S&A

Aintree Group | Q&A with S&A 63 Episodes Oct 4, 2026

Q&A with S&A is an interview podcast hosted by Shane and Andrea McKenna, founders of Aintree Group. Each episode features candid conversations with a diverse mix of guests, including business owners, industry leaders, athletes, creatives, and changemakers. The discussions explore real-life experiences, from running a business to navigating personal crossroads and unconventional paths to success. Listeners hear authentic stories, thoughtful insights, and practical takeaways delivered with warmth and curiosity. New episodes are released fortnightly.

Episodes

Bridging The Gap in Women's Health Education with Megan Dickinson from Live Life Whole
Bridging The Gap in Women's Health Education with Megan Dickinson from Live Life Whole Oct 4, 2026 2168 Megan Dickinson from The Live Life Whole Project sits down with Shane and Andrea to talk about the work she and her business partner, Sarah Roughhead, are doing to improve health and wellness education for young women across Australia.Drawing on her own health journey and the experiences she witnessed throughout her career as a physiotherapist, Megan (Meg) shares the story behind The Live Life Who
The Changing World of Recruitment with Tarryn Hogan
The Changing World of Recruitment with Tarryn Hogan Sep 20, 2026 2575 The Changing World of Recruitment with Tarryn HoganIn this episode of Q&A with S&A, Andrea and Shane sit down with Tarryn Hogan, Director & Principal Consultant at Rae Recruitment, to discuss the realities of recruitment from both sides of the hiring process.Tarryn shares her journey from falling into recruitment to building her own business specialising in professional services, and e
Family Business & Healthcare Law with Julian Whitehead
Family Business & Healthcare Law with Julian Whitehead Sep 7, 2026 2356 Family Business & Healthcare Law with Julian WhiteheadIn this episode of Q&A with S&A, Andrea and Shane sit down with one of the newest additions to the Aintree Group Legal team, Julian Whitehead, to explore the journey that led him from a family-run law practice to becoming a Director at Aintree Group Legal.Julian shares the unique experience of spending more than a decade working alo
Building Better Leaders Through Authenticity with Tracey Waring
Building Better Leaders Through Authenticity with Tracey Waring Aug 23, 2026 3409 Building Better Leaders Through Authenticity with Tracey WaringWhat does it take to build a successful career, lead with authenticity, and know when it's time to reinvent yourself?In this episode of Q&A with S&A, Andrea and Shane sit down with Tracey Waring, former EY Partner, leadership mentor, and keynote speaker. After a 32-year career at one of the world's largest professional services
Building a Family for Australia's Most Vulnerable Youth with Susan Barton (OAM)
Building a Family for Australia's Most Vulnerable Youth with Susan Barton (OAM) Aug 9, 2026 2676 Building a Family for Australia's Most Vulnerable Youth with Susan Barton (OAM)Susan Barton (OAM) is the founder of Lighthouse Foundation and one of Australia's most respected advocates for children and young people experiencing homelessness.In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Q&A with S&A, Andrea and Shane sit down with Susan to discuss the remarkable journey that led her to est
The Future of IT & Business Technology with Matt Sutherland
The Future of IT & Business Technology with Matt Sutherland Jul 26, 2026 2554 The Future of IT & Business Technology with Matt SutherlandTechnology is evolving at an incredible pace, but how can business owners keep up without getting left behind?In this episode of Q&A with S&A, Andrea and Shane sit down with Matt Sutherland, Founder and Managing Director of QAMBA, to unpack what today's rapidly changing technology landscape means for small and medium-sized busi
ENCORE: Redefining Success to Prevent Burnout with Mel Kettle
ENCORE: Redefining Success to Prevent Burnout with Mel Kettle Jul 12, 2026 2340 ENCORE: Redefining Success to Prevent Burnout with Mel KettleThis week we’re revisiting our episode with leadership and communication strategist, best-selling author and business consultant Mel Kettle.Mel opens up about her experience with burnout and how it led her to support others in redefining success in a way that protects their wellbeing.Mel shares practical strategies to help leaders build
Creating Connections That Matter with Chelsea Scarlett
Creating Connections That Matter with Chelsea Scarlett Jun 28, 2026 2021 Creating Connections That Matter with Chelsea ScarlettThis week on Q&A with S&A, the tables are turned as Aintree Group's Marketing & Communications Manager, Chelsea Scarlett, steps out from behind the camera and into the guest chair.Having spent nearly a decade helping shape Aintree Group's brand, communications, events, podcasts, websites, social media presence, and client engagement
War & Peace, Warhammer & A Lifelong Love of Learning with Richard Lyons
War & Peace, Warhammer & A Lifelong Love of Learning with Richard Lyons Jun 14, 2026 2681 In this episode, we get to know Richard Lyons, who recently joined the team after completing his Bachelor's degrees in Accounting and Law, a journey he began in the early 2000s before taking a long hiatus working in hospitality.They explore what it means to have a lifelong thirst for knowledge, the instinct to constantly ask “why?”, and how platforms like audiobooks and YouTube have become powerfu
The Business of Leadership with Brent Szalay & Josh Vanderloo
The Business of Leadership with Brent Szalay & Josh Vanderloo May 31, 2026 3161 The Business of Leadership with Brent Szalay & Josh VanderlooIn this episode of Q&A with S&A, Andrea sits down with Brent Szalay and Josh Vanderloo from Leaders In Business, to unpack the evolving world of business advisory, leadership and what accountants can learn from elite sport.From a chance friendship formed through their kids’ sporting teams to building a fast-growing advisory p
The Little Things That Make a Big Difference with Jane Stewart
The Little Things That Make a Big Difference with Jane Stewart May 17, 2026 2332 The Little Things That Make a Big Difference with Jane StewartIn this episode of Q&A with S&A, Shane and Andrea sit down with Jane Stewart, co-founder of It’s the Little Things Community, a Melbourne-based organisation dedicated to providing home-style meals and acts of kindness to vulnerable people across the community.Jane shares the inspiration behind starting the organisation, the powe
Choosing Peace While Building a Busy Life with Alex Baldock
Choosing Peace While Building a Busy Life with Alex Baldock May 3, 2026 2445 Choosing Peace While Building a Busy Life with Alex BaldockPilates and yoga instructor, business owner, client manager and all-round time-management extraordinaire Alex Baldock joins S&A for a conversation about building a busy life that still prioritises peace.Alex shares her journey from Adelaide to Milan, to the UK, and eventually to Melbourne, reflecting on how travel and expat life shaped

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