Self unLimited - Stories of the Brave

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Stories from brave people making choices in their own workscape as they are being Self unLimited. Hear individuals share their story with Helen Palmer, creator Self unLimited and Founder of Questo. A limited series of 68 episodes produced from 2018-2026 of individuals we discovered with a great story to tell — someone who usually didn't think of themselves as brave, however often someone that others were inspired to be more like.

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February 27, 202651 min

Eps 68: Tony Fuemana on contrast, courage and creative eras in a workscape

Tony joins Helen for the final episode in this series, reflecting on a life shaped by hardship, faith-based work, community service, music and bold reinvention. As a young boy growing up amid abuse and poverty, he made a defining decision not to let his circumstances dictate his future. From learning music with stolen cassette tapes, to outreach touring and serving others, to standing on large stages with famous names and a No. 1 global hit song with his brother's band, to working in a local government authority in strategic service work. Tony’s workscape spans starkly contrasting eras. Together, he and Helen explore resilience, identity and how wildly different chapters can coexist within one evolving workscape.

January 27, 202646 min

Eps 67: Sonja Blignaut on wayfinding, seasonality, and becoming more than one thing

Sonja shares her journey through thresholds, from meteorology to IT programming, to web development and photography and to complexity consulting work, and now to waycraft. She reflects on growing up in liminal spaces, the idea that “you are not a noun, you’re a verb,” and why the traditional career map no longer fits how many of us live and work. Together, Sonja and Helen explore seasonality in life and work, weaving intellect with embodied wisdom, and what it means to navigate uncertainty while honouring all the threads that make us who we are.

November 26, 20251 hr 0 min

Eps 66: Rowena Morrow on endings and drifts in a workscape

Rowena shares with Helen how endings can shape us, not by what they take away, but by what they leave behind. She reflects on stepping away from familiar paths and learning to pay attention to what resonates. In turn, Helen offers her own experiences and questions, and together they explore how identity, meaning and movement unfold in a workscape when certainty slips away.

October 30, 202543 min

Eps 65: Kim Ballestrin on crafting a self-funded hobby in her workscape

Kim shares how rediscovering her spinning wheel during COVID opened a new chapter in her workscape. What began as a revived hobby became a small, self-funded fibre-arts venture. She reflects on the satisfaction of tangible making after years in consulting, applying lean principles and safe-to-fail experiments to her creative process. Her story is about finding joy in work that blends craft, community, and play. Check out Kim's online shop at eBay: https://www.ebay.com.au/usr/kb2697

September 30, 202551 min

Eps 64: Nick Takavadii on adding house-husband gig to his workscape

Nick shares on how becoming a house husband became one of the gigs in his current workscape. He talks about redistributing responsibility with his spouse, rebalancing priorities and navigating what it means to contribute in different ways. Rather than a fixed identity, Nick sees his roles—both paid and unpaid—as flexible and subject to ongoing negotiation opening up new possibilities for his life partnership and workscape.

June 27, 202555 min

Eps 63: Emma Sharrock muses with Helen on being a self-directed learner

Emma muses with Helen on what it really means to be a self-directed learner. Together they unpack how curiosity, courage, and intentionality fuel learning beyond formal education. They explore the "what," "how," and "why" of learning that’s led by the individual—not imposed by others—and share personal reflections about their learning experiences and observations.

April 30, 202552 min

Eps 62: Deb Marks on transitions from employed to self-employed and back again

Eps 62: Deb Marks on transitions from employed to self-employed and back again by Published by Questo

March 28, 202541 min

Eps 61: Brayden Hulett on being abled differently in his workscape

Brayden shares how he navigates his workscape while living with physical impairments, offering a candid look at the real challenges and practical adjustments that make meaningful work possible. He speaks openly about what being “abled” means on his own terms, and reflects on what peers and managers can do—from recruitment to day-to-day support—to genuinely include and empower someone like him. His story invites deeper understanding, not just accommodation.

November 29, 202435 min

Eps 60: Sophia Kostava on supporting neurodiversity at work

Soph shares her journey of embracing neurodiversity as a strength and a cause. She explores challenges and ways workplaces can better support neurodiverse individuals and mental wellbeing, including learning about mental health first aid. Her experiences inspire action for inclusivity, showcasing the value of diverse thinking and creating spaces where neurodiversity is celebrated.

October 30, 202445 min

Eps 59: Premila Jina on making a difference as mentor and board member

Premila shares her journey of rethinking her career path, stepping into mentorship, and finding fulfillment in shaping her own workscape. She reflects on the transformative decision to design her career on her terms, rather than climbing traditional corporate ladders. Through stories of early mentorship experiences and participation in board governance, Premila offers insights into embracing self-directed growth, confronting self-doubt, and helping others unlock their potential.