Ep 2: Estelle Nkubito//The Power of Personal Evolution
Release Date: 05/12/2025
The Petra Zlatevska Podcast
In this episode of the podcast, Petra sits down with Belinda Botzsolis, founder of Add Valuer, content creator and Australia's most followed (and favourite!) property valuer with over 60,000 Instagram followers and 136,000 on TikTok. This is a real and raw conversation on gender pay disparity, the realities of setting up a new business from scratch, the importance of cultural identity and family values, motherhood and career re-sets and the soft launch of Belinda's comedy career in case she gets bored of property valuation! After experiencing gender pay disparity, Belinda fought for...
info_outlineThe Petra Zlatevska Podcast
In this episode, Belgian-born Coach, Entrepreneur and Model Estelle Nkubito sits down with Petra to speak candidly about her personal and career transformation, ambition, and resilience. If you have ever wondered how to reinvent yourself when you move to a brand new country with no contacts and minimal language skills- and stay true to your values even when you encounter judgment-this conversation is for you. Petra and Estelle also discussed: The concept of self-reliance and overcoming self-doubt through modeling experiences is a central theme in Estelle's career transformation....
info_outlineThe Petra Zlatevska Podcast
Welcome to the Petra Zlatevska Podcast. In this solo introductory launch episode, I introduce my new podcast and share my vision to interview global change makers, doers, innovators, and thinkers, aiming to investigate people's career paths and embrace the fact it is non-linear. I also share my: back story to what I have been up to the past few years professionally work as Director of Legal Research and Communications for the Voice to Parliament campaign in Australia reflections on the outcome of the Voice to Parliament referendum, emphasising that despite the...
info_outlineIn this episode, Belgian-born Coach, Entrepreneur and Model Estelle Nkubito sits down with Petra to speak candidly about her personal and career transformation, ambition, and resilience.
If you have ever wondered how to reinvent yourself when you move to a brand new country with no contacts and minimal language skills- and stay true to your values even when you encounter judgment-this conversation is for you.
Petra and Estelle also discussed:
- The concept of self-reliance and overcoming self-doubt through modeling experiences is a central theme in Estelle's career transformation.
- Networking has been a critical success factor for Estelle, both in Belgium and Australia, emphasising the importance of connection and intention in personal and professional growth.
- Estelle’s transition from a gelato business, Doglato, to focusing on somatic healing and feminine intuition highlights her evolving personal and professional journey.
- The significance of plant-based medicine, specifically ayahuasca, in Estelle's healing and self-discovery process is discussed, highlighting its role in her acceptance and embodiment of personal truths.
- Estelle emphasises the importance of emotional work, particularly with women, focusing on releasing repressed emotions like guilt, shame, and anger through various therapeutic modalities.
- Vipassana meditation is presented as a transformative practice that has helped Estelle in her journey towards mastering her mind and achieving equanimity.
- Estelle advises investing in personal development and self-care, stating that one's success is linked to the amount of work they put into themselves.
Show links
- Estelle Instagram https://www.instagram.com/estellenkubito/
- Estelle elsewhere https://www.facebook.com/estelle.linou/
- Doglato https://www.doglato.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOorN-2EA5_JI5gBgV1KHhw0_q73v4sLHgKYYir7Uh4FE-aE001uP