Q&A with S&A
by Aintree Group | Q&A with S&A
Kicking & Keeping Goals: Life as an Australian Deaflympian with…
About this podcast
Interviews with interesting people and industry experts.
Q&A with S&A features the founders of Aintree Group, husband and wife team Shane and Andrea McKenna, in candid conversations with a diverse mix of guests – from business owners and industry leaders to athletes, creatives, and changemakers.
They explore real-life experiences, from the challenges of running a business to navigating personal crossroads and following unconventional paths to success.
You’ll hear authentic stories, thoughtful insights, and practical takeaways – all delivered with warmth and curiosity. It’s a must-listen for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone who values purpose-driven conversations.
New episodes released fortnightly.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 68 episodes
- Kicking & Keeping Goals: Life as an Australian Deaflympian with Justeen Kruger · 45 min · Episode 67Australian Deaflympian, goalkeeper and coach Justeen Kruger shares what goes into her life as an elite athlete, from adapting her soccer skills after losing her hearing, to…
- Representing Australia as an American-Born Athlete with Merle Long · 35 min · Episode 66Australian Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross athlete Merle Long chats to Andrea and Shane about being born into a paddling family in the USA, his background as an EMT and wilderness…
- Bridging The Gap in Women's Health Education with Megan Dickinson from Live Life Whole · 36 min · Episode 65Megan Dickinson from The Live Life Whole Project sits down with Shane and Andrea to talk about the work she and her business partner, Sarah Roughhead, are doing to improve health…
- The Changing World of Recruitment with Tarryn Hogan · 43 min · Episode 64The Changing World of Recruitment with Tarryn Hogan In this episode of Q&A with S&A, Andrea and Shane sit down with Tarryn Hogan, Director & Principal Consultant at Rae…
- Family Business & Healthcare Law with Julian Whitehead · 39 min · Episode 63Family Business & Healthcare Law with Julian Whitehead In this episode of Q&A with S&A, Andrea and Shane sit down with one of the newest additions to the Aintree Group Legal…
- Building Better Leaders Through Authenticity with Tracey Waring · 57 min · Episode 62Building Better Leaders Through Authenticity with Tracey Waring What does it take to build a successful career, lead with authenticity, and know when it's time to reinvent…
- Building a Family for Australia's Most Vulnerable Youth with Susan Barton (OAM) · 45 min · Episode 61Building a Family for Australia's Most Vulnerable Youth with Susan Barton (OAM) Susan Barton (OAM) is the founder of Lighthouse Foundation and one of Australia's most respected…
- The Future of IT & Business Technology with Matt Sutherland · 43 min · Episode 60The Future of IT & Business Technology with Matt Sutherland Technology is evolving at an incredible pace, but how can business owners keep up without getting left behind? In…
- ENCORE: Redefining Success to Prevent Burnout with Mel Kettle · 39 min · Episode 59ENCORE: Redefining Success to Prevent Burnout with Mel Kettle This week we’re revisiting our episode with leadership and communication strategist, best-selling author and…
- Creating Connections That Matter with Chelsea Scarlett · 34 min · Episode 58Creating Connections That Matter with Chelsea Scarlett This week on Q&A with S&A, the tables are turned as Aintree Group's Marketing & Communications Manager, Chelsea Scarlett…
- War & Peace, Warhammer & A Lifelong Love of Learning with Richard Lyons · 45 min · Episode 57In this episode, we get to know Richard Lyons, who recently joined the team after completing his Bachelor's degrees in Accounting and Law, a journey he began in the early 2000s…
- The Business of Leadership with Brent Szalay & Josh Vanderloo · 53 min · Episode 56The Business of Leadership with Brent Szalay & Josh Vanderloo In this episode of Q&A with S&A, Andrea sits down with Brent Szalay and Josh Vanderloo from Leaders In Business, to…
- The Little Things That Make a Big Difference with Jane Stewart · 39 min · Episode 55The Little Things That Make a Big Difference with Jane Stewart In this episode of Q&A with S&A, Shane and Andrea sit down with Jane Stewart, co-founder of It’s the Little Things…
- Choosing Peace While Building a Busy Life with Alex Baldock · 41 min · Episode 54Choosing Peace While Building a Busy Life with Alex Baldock Pilates and yoga instructor, business owner, client manager and all-round time-management extraordinaire Alex Baldock…
- In Defence of HR: Insights from an Expert with Nick Gearen · 49 min · Episode 53In this episode of Q&A with S&A, Shane and Andrea sit down with Melbourne-based HR specialist Nick Gearen to explore what really goes on behind the scenes in the world of human…
- TV vs Reality: Keeping Lawyers in Line for a Living with Katie McRae · 43 min · Episode 52TV vs Reality: Keeping Lawyers in Line for a Living with Katie McRae In this episode of Q&A with S&A, Shane and Andrea sit down with Aintree Group Legal’s Business Manager, Katie…
- Driving High Performance: From Elite Sport to Entrepreneurship with Nick Maxwell · 54 min · Episode 51In this episode, Shane and Andrea sit down with former Collingwood Football Club captain and Eclat CEO, Nick Maxwell, to explore his transition from professional football into…
- The Life of a Showgirl: Aussie Actor Talks Touring with Amy Hopwood · 1 h 1 min · Episode 50Fresh off 876 shows touring Australia with Beauty & The Beast, performer Amy Hopwood joins Q&A with S&A to share what life is really like behind the curtain. From juggling…
- Winning A Bronze Medal On The World Stage with Kaylen Bassett · 46 min · Episode 49Shane and Andrea chat with Aintree Group–sponsored athlete Kaylen Bassett for an inspiring and insightful conversation about family, resilience, and elite performance in canoe…
- I'll Fix It Myself: Innovation Begins With Initiative with Melissa Voss · 43 min · Episode 48When the right solution doesn’t exist, sometimes the only option is to create it yourself! In this episode, Andrea chats with Melissa Voss, Co-Founder of FuseWork, to discuss how…







