18/06/2026
At Global Viet Women, we strongly believe that every migrant journey carries a story of courage, resilience, and innovation.
That's why we're excited to see the City of Melbourne launching Season 2 of Making it in Melbourne - a podcast series celebrating migrant entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of our city through business, leadership, and community impact.
As a community that supports Vietnamese women and professionals in Australia and around the world, we know firsthand the challenges and opportunities that come with building a career, business, and identity in a new country. These conversations are powerful reminders that diverse perspectives drive innovation and create meaningful change.
We encourage our GVW members, aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals to join this inspiring event, connect with like-minded leaders, and hear firsthand from founders whose cultural backgrounds have become their competitive advantage.
In a city as multicultural as Melbourne, migrant entrepreneurs play a vital - yet often under‑recognised - role in driving innovation and connecting our city to the world. Did you know that migrants are twice as likely to become entrepreneurs?
Their stories often go untold and we want to change this!
The Making it in Melbourne podcast brings you conversations with migrant entrepreneurs reshaping our city’s business landscape. Season 2 features five Melbourne startup founders from different cultural backgrounds, the podcast delves deep into their entrepreneurial journeys and explores how they got started, how their cultural backgrounds have influenced their approach to business, what they've learned along the way and their tips for other aspiring entrepreneurs.
The launch event will celebrate the diverse voices driving Melbourne's future.
Featuring a sneak peak at the podcast, a live Q&A with podcast host Jeanette Cheah, Co-Founder of HEX and the five founders featured in season 2 of the podcast; as well as the opportunity to meet and network with the participants in this year's Melbourne Migrapreneurs and other current or aspiring entrepreneurs from different walks of life over afternoon tea.
Founders Featured in Making it in Melbourne Season 2:
❇️ Michelle Chen, Founder of Mental Jam
❇️ Nick La, Co-Founder of WePloy
❇️ Sri Venkatesan, Co-Founder of Next XR Group
❇️ Alvin Hermanto, Founder of RELAB
❇️ Irene Tsang, Founder of LIFT WOMEN
Event Details:
📅 Wednesday 24 June
⏱️ 2.00pm-4.00pm
📍 Create Quarter at State Library Victoria
Free but limited seats - Secure your spots now: https://events.humanitix.com/podcast-launch-event-making-it-in-melbourne-season-2-conversations-with-migrant-entrepreneurs