Three creators. One stage. No PowerPoint presentations or phones.

What is A Rising Tide?

A Rising Tide is a live panel series bringing together Bellarine locals who do things the hard way — people who chose a singular drive over comfort, shortcuts, or conventional business advice.

It is an unscripted look at the daily discipline, personal risk, and quiet sacrifices required to build something extraordinary from scratch.

Come listen to the raw mechanics of true dedication, connect with like-minded locals, and join a community that values craft over hype. Because a rising tide lifts all boats.

Our Panellists

Miek Paulus | Founder, Ket Baker
Miek built Ket Baker's legendary reputation on a single principle: zero compromises. Her sourdough and pastries are the result of total submission to time, temperature, and physical labour. Miek unpacks the relentless daily reality of scaling an artisan craft without diluting its soul.

James Murphy | Mariner & Founder, Sea All Dolphin Swims / SOEL
James traded the standard path for the ocean, building a marine conservation and tourism legacy on gut instinct and raw endurance. He shares what it takes to navigate environmental uncertainty, lead on the water, and build a life anchored in genuine stewardship.

Julia May | Principal, SunCatcherCo
Joins No. 01: The Discipline of Obsession. Former international journalist turned strategic leader for global change-makers, Julia dissects how disciplined narrative and purposeful visibility turn raw obsession into real-world impact.

Our Facilitator

Dr Carla Pascoe Leahy | Oral Historian & Author
Carla doesn't do standard Q&A or superficial fluff. Having conducted deep pre-interviews with each panellist, she steers the evening past the rehearsed talking points directly into the unvarnished truth of their journeys.