A Chat with Pat

Everyone's Favourite Party Brand | The Story Of Duzh Vug

On this chat I am proudly joined for a yarn with good friend and Founder of everyone's favourite party brand, Duzh Vug - Tom Slorach.

We discuss how leaning into your creative side is the best thing you can do with yourself, working so hard you see all your reward for your efforts, creating a niche and cultivating a unique community. I loved this chat and I hope you all do too!

This was an absolute belter, if you think so too - please like, rate, share and subscribe :)

If you wish to find us on Instagram - our handles are below.

Host: Patrick Pekin | @achatwithpat & @patpekin

Guest: Tom Slorach | @duzh.vug & @tom_sloz

Drink Bobby - Creating Melbourne's Favourite Soft Drink | Kristian Johannsen

On this episode Pat chats with Bobby Drink Founder and Director, Kristian Johannsen. 

Regarded as Melbourne's favourite soft drink, Drink Bobby is a healthy alternative to beverages with it's low calorie, preservative free, prebiotic enhanced whilst keeping it's nostalgic soft drink taste. Kristian Johannsen talks about the early days of formulating a product that is now stocked in supermarkets and 7/11's across the nation and has been beloved by Melburnians especially over the last few years.

This chat was an absolute belter and we hope you love it as much as I did.

If you want to find us on Instagram, our handles are below :)

Host: Patrick Pekin | @achatwithpat & @patpekin

Guest:: Kristian Johannsen | @kristianjohannsen

Drink Bobby | @drink_bobby

Building Push Pull - Melbourne's Biggest Streetwear Label | George Harte

On this episode, Pat chats with George Harte, a key cog of Push Pull Clothing which is Melbourne's biggest streetwear label. We discuss his personal journey with Push Pull, the key to building a strong team, the early days of their label and what it takes to build a strong community.

This was a belter, we hope you enjoy this episode and please don't forget to to like & subscribe!

If you wish to find us on Instagram - our handles are below :)

Host: Patrick Pekin | @achatwithpat & @patpekin

Guest: George Harte | @esaints_gng

Push Pull | @pushpull.shop

Garments Dedicated To Melbourne | Simon Agosta (Creative Director of Milkbar)

On this episode I had the please to sit down and chat with Simon Agosta, the Creative Director of Milkbar. Milkbar is synonymous with prestine, hand crafted garments dedicated to Melbourne's colourful culture.  

We chat about how Simon found his way into cut & sew production, the story behind the identity of Milkbar, insights into the life of a young business owner and the importance of being Australian made and Melbourne owned.

This was a belter, we hope you enjoy. Please don't forget to like & subscribe!

If you wish to find us on Instagram - handles are below :)

Host: Patrick Pekin |@achatwithpat & @patpekin

Guest: Simon Agosta | @milkbar & @simonagosta

Ross Howse - Bangin’ Sangas

Ross Howse is a content creator and sandwich reviewer, commonly known as the man behind Bangin' Sangas. Ross reviews some of the most sought after deli's with the mission to find Melbourne's best sandwich.

Ross chats with Pat about his journey about migrating from the United Kingdom to Australia, his battle with addiction, managing an ADHD diagnosis, his love of the culinary food and most notably the humble sandwich.

 

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This episode is brought to you by:

Ross Howse | @rosshowse

Bangin Sanga's | @banginsangas

Pat Pekin | @patpekin

Annotate Agency | @annotate.agency

Connor Sahely - Mood To Move

Connor Sahely is a mental health advocate who has raised over $53,000 for mental health organisation "It's Okay To Not Be Okay". He shares his inspiring journey with mental health challenges and the lessons he has learnt in developing resilience both mentally and physically.

DISCLAIMER: This episode discusses topics of mental health and suicide. If you are affected by this, please ensure that you remain safe and seek support when needed. 

 

This episode is proudly brought to you by:

Connor Sahely | @moodtomove

Pat Pekin | @patpekin

Annotate Agency | @annotate.agency

 

Damo Coe & Aaron Brockley - Friends in Coffee, Panini’s & Threads

On this episode Pat is joined by two mates, Aaron Brockley and Damo Coe. Both have made an impressionable mark on Melbourne's cafe and creative/fashion scene respectively. 

Damo Coe is the owner of Melbourne's renowned Coe & Coe, known for their tremendous community, coffee and most of all their panini's. Aaron Brockley is a creative who recently founded Sunny Studio and owns upcoming Melbourne label, The Youth Revolt.

Listen to their insights into starting a café in Australia's food and coffee capital, navigating going into business with friends or family and developing a mindset relating to competition in business pursuits.

Do not forget to like, subscribe, share and review fam x

 

This episode is proudly brought to you by:

Annotate Agency | @annotate.agency

Damo Coe | @coeydamo

Aaron Brockley | @aaronbrockley

Pat Pekin | @patpekin

 

 

Tim O’Sullivan - Bae Juice, Monphell and Everything In Between

This episode Pat is joined by Founder of Bae Juice, Australia's best hangover cure and owner of Monphell, a high end clothing brand dominating the runways of France - Tim O'Sullivan.

Tim shares an inspirational story, where as a teen he was kicked out of one Australia's most prestigious schools to becoming a successful entrepreneur.

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This episode is brought to you by:

Pat Pekin | @patpekin

Tim O'Sullivan | @timmytoomany

Annotate Agency | @annotate.agency

Max Pertzel - Leading Fitness Trainer & A Real Life ’Survivor’

Max Pertzel is one of the finest Fitness Trainer/Coaches in the the game! He is an individual who has an undeniable passion for health and fitness, whilst inspiring others to take control of their lifestyles. 

Max shares not only his amazing knowledge for navigating a healthy and active lifestyle through his personal training credentials, but also shares a story of resilience where he beat a rare form of cancer at the age of 21 and MUCH MORE!

This episode is proudly brought to you by:

Pat Pekin | @patpekin

Max Pertzel | @maxpertzel

Annotate Agency | @annotate.agency

Ryan Griffin - The 1957 Barry Story

Ryan Griffin is the founder of up and coming menswear label, 1957 Barry.

He delivers insight into the foundations and background of 1957 Barry, how every cent he has invested into his label is from his own pocket, the increase in confidence a piece of clothing can bring, how being ambitious can cost in feelings of loneliness along with discussing fashion trends for 2023 and the future of men's fashion.

Listen to this and much more on this instalment of ACWP.

 

THIS EPISODE IS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Pat Pekin | @patpekin

Ryan Griffin | @_rygriff

1957 Barry | @1957.barry

Annotate Agency | @annotate_agency