In this episode of BizTales, we dive into the lives of two young professionals rewriting the immigrant narrative in Australia by mastering fields far beyond traditional career paths.
Pinakin Godse: Bridging Sport & Medicine First, we speak with Pinakin Godse, a former national-level badminton player turned elite Sports Physiotherapist. Pinakin made history as the first person from the Oceania region to be appointed as a BWF Para-Badminton Classifier. The Global Impact: Pinakin discusses his work with Badminton Australia and the BWF, revealing how para-badminton offers a “ray of hope” for differently-abled individuals from developing nations. The Pivot: He shares the grit required to transition from a competitive athlete to a medical expert on the world stage.
Aarya Hathkhambkar: Storytelling & the Supernatural Next, we sit down with award-nominated filmmaker Aarya Hathkhambkar. From arriving in Australia as a toddler to showcasing work at the St Kilda Film Festival, Aarya is breaking stereotypes in the Australian media landscape. Haunted Melbourne: Aarya takes us behind the scenes of her series ‘Into the Night’, exploring Melbourne’s chilling paranormal history—from the 9,000 bodies resting beneath Queen Victoria Market to the guardian ghost of Flinders Street. Diversity in Film: She opens up about her journey as a woman of color in the Australian TV industry and the support systems within the fraternity that helped her thrive.
Join us for a conversation about resilience, representation, and the courage to pursue professions that defy the “immigrant norm.”