Today, we continue the conversation with a woman who has experienced much of what life has to offer.\xa0 Growing up in Canada, she landed in Australia in \u201898 with $300 in her pocket, yet somehow went on to create, build and scale 7 businesses across 2 countries.\xa0 Winning awards such as NSW Telstra Young business woman of the year & Small Business of the year, and BRW Fast 100 list for her success; somehow, Andrea Culligan ended up in an Ashram in Cambodia, traveled for 2yrs in India & Bangalore, started a whisky in LA, sang in bars in Nashville and worked with meditation specialists in Vietnam as her retort.\xa0
I guess you could call this a version of \u201cfinding yourself\u201d. She is now settled into Sydney as Partner within Deloitte Private, where she uses her experience to help fast-growth-scaling businesses limit the risk of failure. \xa0
Clearly, Andrea, you pack a punch and I\u2019m so intrigued to find out how you've honed such diverse life experiences into now helping others\u2026
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Meet Andrea:
Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Andrea arrived in 1998 with dual citizenship, $300 and\xa0 a thirst to explore. \xa0
Since 1999, Andrea has enjoyed a highly engaging entrepreneurial journey.\xa0 From launching one of the first free email services in Australia in 2000 to creating the largest student jobs board in Australia, to launching a nationally distributed publishing companies, to creating the first nationally operated distribution and logistics business with exclusivity in tertiary education centres she\u2019s had a diverse background with creating, building and scaling 7 businesses across 2 countries (Australia & Canada).\xa0
Whilst the highs of exiting 2 businesses, winning the NSW Telstra young businesswoman of the year, the NSW Telstra Small Business of the year, the BRW Fast 100 list and numerous others were rewarding, Andrea\u2019s entrepreneurial career also brought the considerable lows that come with the risk of starting your own business.\xa0 \xa0
In 2014 Andrea took 2yrs to travel the world and rediscover what she wanted to be passionate about.\xa0 During this time, she worked with meditation specialists in Vietnam, hung out in Ashrams in India and Cambodia, pivoted a business in Bangalore, started a whisky in LA and sang in bars in Nashville and New Orleans and of course did the obligatory trip to Burning Man.\xa0
Through this Andrea realised her true passion was for working with fast growth scaling businesses to expedite success and limit the risk of failure. \xa0 Andrea now sits as a Partner within the Commercial Advisory team at Deloitte Private where she brings her experience and knowledge, along with the power of the Deloitte team to clients from all industries and growth phases.\xa0 \xa0
Andrea also has a thirst for adventure outside of the boardroom and holds licences for most adventures including; car, boat, scuba, freediving and motorbike.\xa0 Andrea\u2019s passionate about the great outdoors and a great road and has travelled extensively on most forms of transport.\xa0 \xa0
Contact Andrea:
Website: andreaculligan.com
Twitter: @andrea_culligan
LinkedIn: andreaculligan
Go to http://www.bit.ly/thenatandsarahshow to catch this week\u2019s livestream!