Thoughts, ideas & experiences.
A place to reflect, learn, explore ideas and document parts of my personal, academic and professional journey.
My writing covers personal development, psychology, education, career development, community involvement and the experiences that continue to shape who I am.
Ideas worth exploring.
The blog gives me a space to think beyond traditional professional and academic pages.
Psychology & People
Exploring human behaviour, relationships, personality and the psychology behind people.
Personal Development
Reflections on growth, uncertainty, confidence, learning and becoming a better version of myself.
Career & Education
Thoughts about university, work, professional development and planning for the future.
Community
Experiences and reflections from volunteering, leadership and supporting others.
What’s on my mind.
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Podcast Episode: Community Service And Growth
Pip: Jonathan Boyen is doing the thing where you build a career, volunteer, and somehow still find time to write about all of it — and honestly, fair enough. Mara: This episode covers his reflections on personal and professional development, what it looks like to support young people through structured community programs, and two HeartKids…
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A Little Colour, A Bigger Impact 💜
Sometimes making a difference doesn’t have to start with something huge. Sometimes it can start with something as simple as changing your hair. On 31 October 2026, I’m doing exactly that. I’m getting lavender/purple highlights to raise money for Cancer Council Victoria through my fundraiser, A Little Colour, A Bigger Impact. Why am I doing this? Cancer is something that affects…
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Podcast Episode: How Do You Deal With Uncertainty?
Pip: This site is where someone sits down and actually thinks things through — out loud, in writing, without pretending to have it all figured out. Mara: Today we’re looking at a piece by Jonathan Boyen that goes straight at one of the harder questions most of us quietly avoid: how do you live with…
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