🎙️ S02E09: From Combat Engineer to Global Coach: The Edward Zia Way
Guest: Edward Zia – Veteran, LinkedIn Influencer, Master Coach

Episode Summary:
In this energising episode, Pete Liston sits down with Edward Zia, a proud Army veteran turned international marketing mentor and LinkedIn powerhouse. Ed shares how his military service as a Combat Engineer laid the foundation for a career helping thousands of professionals build influence, win clients, and amplify their personal brands.

We explore Edward’s journey from the frontline to the front page of LinkedIn, his resilience through personal hardship, and his passion for connecting good people to great opportunities. With 10,000+ hours of coaching experience and collaborations with Microsoft, LinkedIn, and the Australian Government, Edward delivers insight with authenticity and humour.

What You’ll Learn:

• How military experience shapes entrepreneurial thinking
• Edward’s key strategies for growing a personal brand on LinkedIn
• Why connecting with “likeminded winners” matters
• His philosophy on leadership, faith, and service
• Tips for veterans looking to succeed in business and influence

About Edward Zia:
Edward is a Certified Practising Marketer (CPM), International Master Coach, and proud Australian veteran. Through his work with Microsoft, LinkedIn, Business Australia, and others, he’s helped generate millions in revenue for clients globally. He's also a passionate Christian, charity supporter, and Australian Top Google Guide.

🔗 Listen Now:

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• YouTube
• VBC Website

📣 Follow Edward:

• LinkedIn – Edward Zia
• Website

🎙️ S02E08: SAS Patrols in Vietnam to Principal of Veterans in Motorsport

Guest: Robert Kilsby
Theme: "We have to earn our stories" – and Robert has more than earned his.

🎧 Episode Summary

Robert Kilsby’s life is a masterclass in resilience, transformation, and service. Whether you're a veteran, leader, or someone looking for inspiration on how to keep moving forward when life knocks you down – this episode delivers.

In this deeply inspiring and action-packed episode, we sit down with Robert Kilsby, a man who has lived multiple extraordinary lives – from scouting enemy trails in Vietnam with the elite SASR, to redefining recovery through motorsport, to now preparing to take the stage as a keynote speaker.

Robert’s story begins in the rugged Flinders Ranges of South Australia and winds through the battlefields of Vietnam, the covert operations of military intelligence, the chaos of entrepreneurship, and the redemptive thrill of racing fast cars. Through it all, he’s remained a powerful example of what it means to adapt, overcome, and live with purpose.

Connect with Robert Kilsby

🌐 Website: https://www.veteransinmotorsport.au/
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kilsby-9152615/

#VBC #VeteransInMotorsport #SASVeteran #VietnamVeteran #CombatToCivvy #VeteranStories #UltimateFreedom #ResilienceMatters #MilitaryLife #MotorsportRecovery #VeteranSupport #VeteranStrong #ServiceAndSacrifice #MenOfAction #PodcastForVeterans #VeteranPodcst #HealingThroughPurpose #MentalToughness #LivedExperience #InspirationDaily

🎧 Episode Summary

In this episode of MM4B, we’re joined by Shannon Lemanski—a former Army mechanical engineer who’s turned his technical skills into powerful social impact. As the founder of Aqua Ubique, Shannon is leading a clean tech revolution, using cutting-edge technology to extract water from air.

After more than a decade in uniform, Shannon now heads a social enterprise that helps small businesses reduce plastic waste, save money, and provide clean drinking water to remote and underserved communities across Australia.

We unpack Shannon’s journey from defence to entrepreneurship, the technology behind atmospheric water generation, and his passion for building sustainable solutions with real-world impact.

💡 In This Episode, We Cover:

• Shannon’s Army career and transition to purpose-driven entrepreneurship
• The origin story of Aqua Ubique and its social mission
• How atmospheric water generators (AWGs) produce clean water from humidity
• The environmental and financial benefits for small businesses
• How Aqua Ubique is tackling plastic waste and water scarcity
• Lessons learned as a veteran building a clean tech business
• The role of veterans in climate and sustainability innovation

🧠 Key Takeaway

With a mission-driven mindset and the right technology, it’s possible to turn thin air into real change—for business, people, and planet.

🔗 Connect with Shannon Lemanski & Aqua Ubique
🌐 Website: https://aquaubique.com.au/
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-lemanski/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/aqua-ubique/

#WaterFromThinAir #AquaUbique #SocialEnterprise #CleanTech #VeteranEntrepreneur #AustralianInnovation #SustainableBusiness #PlasticFreeFuture #WaterForAll #VeteransInBusiness #PurposeDriven #AtmosphericWater #ClimateSolutions