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The Journey - brought to you by BMGJenny Parrett is rethinking education from the ground upWhat does it take to lead a school - and a shift in mindset - in regional Australia? In this episode of The Journey, Matt Griffith sits down with Jenny Parrett, Principal of James Fallon High School, to explore her remarkable path through education, leadership, and reform.From moving schools seven times as a child to introducing a radical new model of learning at James Fallon, Jenny shares how personalised, project-based education is changing lives. She discusses the “school within a school” approach and the Big Picture learning model, where students take ownership of their learning and demon...2025-07-0843 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGTurning Tragedy Into Purpose – Michelle Hensel’s JourneyMichelle Hensel’s story is one of extraordinary resilience. A cancer survivor, mother, and community advocate, Michelle shares her journey from personal heartbreak to purposeful change. After losing her son Braden to a rare cancer, she has spent nearly a decade working to improve regional cancer care. This powerful episode explores grief, legacy, and the power of community to turn tragedy into hope.2025-06-0243 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGGuru Ghuman: From kitchen hand to hospitality heroFrom kitchen hand to hospitality heavyweight, Guru Ghuman’s journey is one of hard work, heart, and a whole lot of happiness. In this episode, Guru shares how he built some of Albury-Wodonga’s most loved venues, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and why true success comes down to community and mindset.2025-05-1338 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGInside The Albury Club with GM Dee HealeyDee Healey, General Manager of The Albury Club, shares how one of the region's oldest institutions is staying relevant in modern times. From five-star resorts across Australia to leading this iconic venue, Dee’s hospitality journey is full of passion, purpose, and connection to the Albury-Wodonga region.A BMG Partners & 1494 2AY collaboration.#TheJourneyPodcast #AlburyClub #DeeHealey #RegionalStories2025-04-1436 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGBlair French: A New Chapter at MAMAIn this episode of The Journey, we talk with Blair French, CEO of Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA), who made the move to Albury-Wodonga just over a year ago. With a distinguished career in the arts, Blair shares his vision for MAMA, the impact of regional galleries, and why he chose to call our community home.Listen now and explore the stories shaping Albury-Wodonga.The Journey is a collaboration between BMG Partners and 1494 2AY, celebrating the people who live, work, and thrive in our region.2025-03-0642 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGCelebrating Albury’s Landscape with Artist Nat WardIn this episode of The Journey, we sit down with artist Nat Ward, whose breathtaking oil paintings capture the landscapes of Albury, the Murray River, and beyond. Nat shares her passion for the region and her latest project, the Noreuil exhibition at MAMA, which explores the deep historical connection between Albury’s Noreuil Park and the French village of the same name. Listen now for an inspiring conversation about art, history, and the beauty of our local environment.2025-02-0429 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGNew Year, New Season: Celebrating 50 Years with Ross BlackWelcome to Season 9 of The Journey! This special episode marks BMG Partners' 50th anniversary as we sit down with founder Ross Black to reflect on his incredible story.
From his early days as a solo accountant to creating a business built on family, community, and care, Ross shares the values and relationships that defined his journey - and what he believes true success looks like.
Celebrate the unsung heroes of Albury-Wodonga with The Journey, where every story inspires us to live, grow, and thrive.
Tune in now to kick off the new year wi...2024-12-3138 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Renee Williams: Building Community Through CreativityIn this episode of The Journey, we meet Renee Williams, owner of The Real Florist in Albury-Wodonga. Growing up in her father’s nursery, Renee developed a love for flowers and a deep connection to family values. Despite challenges with ADHD and dyslexia at school, she found her strength in creativity, transforming obstacles into opportunities.
Renee’s story highlights resilience, her support for local makers, and how she kept people connected during the pandemic - all while staying true to her purpose.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation about passion, perseverance, and community!2024-12-0239 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Jane Campbell, Managing Director of Campbells of RutherglenJoin us on The Journey as we sit down with Jane Campbell, Managing Director of Campbells of Rutherglen and fifth-generation member of the iconic family winery. Jane shares her family’s rich legacy, from her ancestors' journey from Scotland in 1857 to the challenges and joys of running a 24/7 winery today. Discover the stories behind their famous Muscat and Bobby Burns Shiraz, the tradition of family members working away before returning home, and the unique passion that goes into every bottle. Listen in to explore the heritage, resilience, and heart behind Campbells of Rutherglen.2024-11-0438 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with David Pendleton, founder of Stone Hill ViewWe sit down with David Pendleton, founder of Stone Hill View, to hear his inspiring story of leaving corporate life in Melbourne for a self-sufficient, sustainable lifestyle in North East Victoria. From crafting eco-friendly products using recycled wool to running a thriving family farm, David shares how his passion for the land and love for simple, tactile products shaped his business and his life.2024-09-3040 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Phil Shanahan, coach & founder of the Margaret Court Tennis AcademyJoin us as we sit down with Phil Shanahan, tennis coach, educator, and founder of the Margaret Court Tennis Academy. Discover how Phil has dedicated his life to coaching and inspiring the next generation of athletes. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about passion, legacy, and community.2024-09-0334 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Matt Vogel of Monumental Ice CreameryIn our latest episode, we sit down with Matt Vogel, the founder of Albury’s beloved ice cream store, Monumental Ice Creamery. Twelve years ago, Matt transformed a spontaneous idea into a community favourite, offering a delightful variety of ice cream and sorbet flavours made from locally grown produce and fresh seasonal ingredients.2024-07-3037 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Sharyn Hill, Founder of Sharyn Hill’s School of Performing ArtsIn our latest episode, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Sharyn Hill’s School of Performing Arts and Creative Expression with a heartfelt conversation featuring its founder, Sharyn Hill. Join host Matt as Sharyn shares her remarkable journey of nurturing young talent in the Albury Wodonga community. Since 1984, Sharyn has helped thousands of children discover their hidden talents, boost their confidence, and apply their newfound skills in all areas of life through lessons in voice, mime, performance, and public speaking. 2024-06-1834 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Rod Taylor, Albury Wodonga Chrysler ClubWe sit down with Rod Taylor, President of the Albury Wodonga Chrysler Club and the driving force behind Chryslers on the Murray, the largest Chrysler show in the Southern Hemisphere. Don't miss this inspiring story of passion, community, and automotive legacy!2024-05-2236 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Derek Murray, former AFL player, youth advocate & proud Yorta Yorta/Duduroa manIn this captivating interview, Derek opens up about his remarkable life journey. From dreaming of becoming an AFL player to achieving it at the age of 18 with the Port Adelaide team, Derek shares the highs and lows of his career. Derek's dedication to educating and inspiring both young people and the wider community about the rich history of Australia's First Nations is truly commendable. Join us as we delve into his story of perseverance, resilience, and unwavering passion.2024-04-0942 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Paul Clancy, Owner of Clancy's Food StoreIn our latest episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Paul Clancy, the founder of Clancy’s Food Store and a seasoned pastry cook with a knack for creating mouth-watering delights that are loved by our community.2024-02-1435 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Tahni Froudist, Executive Producer at Flying Fruit Fly CircusThere is no other school like the Flying Fruit Fly Circus - or "Fruities" as it is fondly referred to here on the border. It's been an iconic part of Albury Wodonga's cultural fabric for 45 years now, and we spoke with their Executive Producer Tahni Froudist about what makes it so unique and why she couldn't imagine working anywhere else. 2024-02-0935 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGCelebrating 40 years of leadership at BMGWe kick off the new year with a significant milestone here at BMG Partners, as Stephen Mamouney marks an incredible 40 years with us! This special episode is a nostalgic trip down memory lane, exploring the significant shifts in the business landscape, financial regulations, and industry practices. It provides Stephen’s unique perspective on witnessing the building blocks of today’s Australian economy fall into place and the challenges and triumphs that have defined BMG Partners' journey over the years. Reflecting on the transformation of the financial landscape over the last 40 years and inevitable highs and lows, such as working thro...2024-01-0834 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Paul Temple, fine arts photographerPaul Temple is a fine arts photographer who began photographing concerts with his friend Ian Hood in the early 1970s. Their passion for capturing the bands that they love in film led them to become suppliers of images to media, promoters, and artists’ management. You can see a compilation of their famous images, mixed media and personal mementos that celebrate rock and pop performers from the early 1970s to the present day in an exhibit called "On Stage" at the Albury LibraryMuseum.2023-11-3043 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Kelly Davis, General Manager of Regent CinemasAs the saying goes, if you choose a job that you love you will never have to work a day in your life. Well, that saying is very fitting for our next guest who is a movie enthusiast and the General Manager of Albury’s Regent Cinemas, Kelly Davis. Although Kelly has worked incredibly hard during her 17 years with Regent Cinemas – due to her absolute passion for the entertainment industry, she has relished every moment and is thriving in her career.2023-10-1939 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Patrick Stow, long-distance runner and three-time winner of the Nail Can Hill RunThis month we bring you possibly our youngest guest on the program. However, the talented long-distance runner and three-time winner of Nail Can Hill Run, Patrick Stow has packed a lot into his 28-year journey! 2023-09-2745 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - with Wassim Saliba, La Maison RestaurantWe are talking to the owner of Albury Wodonga’s iconic restaurant, La Maison, Wassim Saliba, who has recently returned from an adventure riding his push bike all the way from Perth to Albury. In doing so, Wassim raised $60,000 for The Carevan Foundation, a Border charity that feeds homeless and disadvantaged people.2023-09-0146 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - with Peter Charlesworth, photographer, author and Guinness World Record holderAfter requiring emergency open heart surgery in 2020, photographer Peter Charlesworth set out on a 2800-kilometre ultra-distance expedition for the Heart Foundation - and in doing so, set a new world record for the longest distance covered on a stand-up paddle board up, which was the entire length of the Murray River.2023-07-0443 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - with Sue Gold, Executive Officer of Border TrustSue Gold has no fear of embracing change - from nursing in the city to running a supermarket in the snowy mountains, to being appointed the Executive Officer of the Border Trust here in Albury. In this episode, Sue explains how everything she has done has led her to where she is now - and how she wouldn't want to be anywhere else.2023-06-2635 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - with Paul Marshall, Regional Operations Manager - VRA Rescue NSWPaul Marshall is the Regional Operations Manager for VRA Rescue NSW and also Captain of the Albury & Border Rescue Squad. He has been a volunteer with the Albury & Border Rescue Squad since 2003 and also served with Victoria Police for 17 years, 10 of which were in the Highway Patrol.2023-05-1941 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - with Richard Hamilton, Olympian, Dairy Farm Manager & Ambassador for Boys to the BushIn this episode, we hear from Richard Hamilton, a former Olympic rower who now manages a dairy farm in the Mitta Valley. Richard is also a keynote speaker, professional coach, and Ambassador for Boys to the Bush - and he recently founded a leadership program called 'No Matter How Strong the Headwind'.2023-05-0143 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - with Brad Jones, V8 Supercar championWith over 40 years of high-level motorsport experience, people may take for granted what Brad Jones Racing do on the national stage. Taking on the best of the best, multi-million dollar teams in the premier motorsport class, Brad Jones Racing is proudly the only Supercars Championship team based in regional Australia - with their workshop and production facility right here in Albury.2023-04-0441 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - with Danica Erard, milliner to the starsThis month we bring you the incredibly inspiring journey of Danica Erard, one of Australia’s most sought-after milliners who resides right here in Albury Wodonga. Lady Gaga is just the beginning of a very long list of A-List clients for whom Danica has had the honour and privilege of creating amazing headpieces. Zara Phillips, Rebecca Judd, Shani Grimmond and Lana Wilkinson are just some who have embraced Danica’s unique designs. And without a doubt, you will see many of her creations paraded around the upcoming Albury Gold Cup! 2023-03-0634 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - a trip down memory laneJoin us for a trip down memory lane as Kevin Poulton and Stephen Mamouney talk through some of the highlights and lessons learned from over 50 local personalities and unsung heroes that we've heard from over the past five years. We also have a very special announcement for you!2023-01-0351 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Niki Strauss, singer & performerThey say that if you love what you do, you never have to work another day. Well, our latest guest on The Journey is undoubtedly someone to whom this saying applies. To wrap up the year with some festive cheer, we’re talking with the talented singer and performer, Niki Strauss. Niki has featured in many of Albury’s large-scale local productions – including We Will Rock You, Kinky Boots, Cats and Chicago – and she will also be taking to the stage next week for the Carols by Candlelight in both Albury and Wodonga.2022-12-1430 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Karla Conway, CEO & Artistic Director of Hothouse TheatreOur latest guest on The Journey moved to Albury from Canberra with her young family in mid-2019, just before the pandemic hit. Having never lived in a regional area before, the reason for the tree change was to take on the role of CEO and Artistic Director of the Hothouse Theatre. It was always going to be a big job; however, the challenge of the entire industry being shut down was one Karla did not see coming.2022-11-1336 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Jodie Tiernan, owner of The Public House AlburyOur guest, Public House owner Jodie Tiernan, takes us on a rollercoaster from when she blended cocktails in ritzy bars in Kensington UK, to being handcuffed by local police and transferred to a detention centre in Heathrow, to starting from scratch back in Australia when she was 26.
Jodie is a familiar face in Albury-Wodonga, from volunteering at Carevan, running midnight basketball games to help get homeless kids off the street, to purchasing and running Public House. Her cocktail trees are one of a kind, as many of us would know!2022-10-1439 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Adam Schneider, ex-AFL footballer & Lavington coachIn the lead up to the AFL grand final, it seems only fitting that our latest guest on The Journey is ex-AFL footballer and Lavington coach, Adam Schneider - a country boy from Osborne turned AFL star.2022-09-1529 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey Podcast with Rowly Milhinch, winemaker & owner of Scion WineIn this episode, Kevin speaks with winemaker and owner of Scion, Rowly Milhinch. Scion is a progressive Rutherglen winery offering a modern spin on the region's traditional grape varietals. Self-taught winemaker Rowly is a descendant of George Francis Morris, one of Australia’s pioneering vignerons of the mid-19th Century. Formerly a graphic designer, Rowly applies creative thinking to his winemaking to craft dynamic wine styles that represent modern Rutherglen.2022-08-1636 min
The Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Aimee Chan, creative writer and author of kids booksIn this 50th episode of The Journey, Kevin speaks with creative writer and author of children's books, Aimee Chan.2022-07-1839 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with melanoma surviver and skin cancer prevention advocate Matt KeanIn our latest episode Kevin talks to School Principal and survivor of stage four melanoma, Matt Kean, who is on a mission to raise awareness of this deadly, but preventable disease.2022-06-1632 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with artist Alison PercyKevin speaks with talented Albury based artist, Alison Percy, who has worked in the creative industries for over 30 years. Initially training as a graphic designer, Alison freelanced as an interior design consultant and calligrapher. With an eye for detail, Alison likes exploring the land, the figure and the flower in her artwork. Referencing traditional Japanese calligraphy, Alison combine’s her fascination with fluid forms with her knowledge and passion for colour. Alison has held 12 solo exhibitions and 42 group exhibitions – and her work has been featured in publications such as Belle, The Design Files and Est Living.2022-05-1634 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Jodie Bruton, Food & Lifestyle Writer for The Border MailIn our latest episode of The Journey, Kevin Poulton speaks with The Border Mail’s Food & Lifestyle journalist, Jodie Bruton.
Jodie is literally living her childhood dream. Born and bred in Corowa, Jodie reflects that by the age of 12 she knew she wanted to be a journalist and by the age of 14 she knew she wanted to write for The Border Mail. In fact, Jodie recalls that while her friends were reading Dolly magazine at High School, she was reading the Border Mail feature pages!
Combine this love of writing with Jodie’s passion for food...2022-04-0729 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Joan Parker, former Mayor of HolbrookIn our latest episode of The Journey, Kevin Poulton hears from the delightful Joan Parker, the former Mayor of Holbrook and the person responsible for parking a submarine in the centre of the town and putting it on the map.2022-03-2032 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Clare Cannon, Woomargama StationIn this episode of The Journey, Kevin Poulton hears from Clare Cannon – a second generation farmer at Woomargama Station and Committee Member of the Melbourne Cricket Club. At Woomargama Station, Clare runs Poll Hereford grass fed only cattle and fine wool Merino sheep. It is also where Prince Charles, Princess Diana and baby William stayed during their royal tour of Australia in 1983. In fact, it is said that the young Prince took his very first steps in the homestead!2022-02-1636 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Sharon Jacka, Ray White Albury NorthKevin Poulton speaks to a much-loved member of the Albury Wodonga community, Sharon Jacka of Ray White Albury North - a passionate mother, grandmother, fundraiser, cancer survivor and now, an award-winning real estate agent.2021-12-2128 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Glen Jarvis, Director of BMG Partners & Para-triathleteWe recently shared Stephen Mamouney’s journey with you, so now it’s time to shine the spotlight on the other half of our leadership team - Glen Jarvis. As many of you would know, as well as heading up the Financial Planning aspect of the business, Glen is a passionate para-triathlete. 2021-12-0935 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Janelle Marsden-Boynton, Feathertop WineryOur latest guest on The Journey is Janelle Marsden-Boynton, owner of Feathertop Winery and the Porepunkah Pub, an architect by trade, a self-confessed food and wine lover and a loving mother of two children. Janelle is also incredibly active in the tourism industry and passionate about influencing and developing policy for tourism and economic development. Earlier in her career, Janelle was the Chair of Victoria’s Food & Wine Tourism Council in Melbourne as well as the Director of Tourism Victoria.2021-11-1536 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Alex Smit, The River DeckKevin Poulton talks to the founder and owner of The Riverdeck Cafe, Alex Smit, about how he went from a corporate background in the big city to running Albury's favourite restaurant on the banks of the Murray River at beautiful Noreuil Park.2021-11-0422 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Stephen Mamouney, CEO of BMG PartnersOur latest guest on The Journey is the man at the helm of BMG Partners for the past 33 years, Stephen Mamouney. After spending some time working in New York and Sydney, Stephen returned home to Albury Wodonga at the tender age of 25 to join Ross Black at BMG Partners, taking up partnership in 1988. Stephen has experienced more than his fair share of personal tragedies, which has lead him to be an incredibly active member of the local community. We’ve been trying to convince Stephen to sit down with Kevin for many years now, so we are delighted to fi...2021-10-1339 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Rosie Spicer, "Ultra Nana" champion ultra-triathleteKevin Poulton speaks to the super fit and incredibly inspiring 62-year-old champion ultra-triathlete and world record holder, Rosie Spicer.2021-09-1443 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Jacob Wolki, Wolki FarmKevin Poulton speaks to Albury local Jacob Wolki - owner of Albury’s iconic bike shop, Cycle Station, and the popular Café Musette. He is also the driving force behind the regenerative farm and butchery, Wolki Farm. Jacob's many businesses allow him to serve the Albury Wodonga community with fresh, seasonal produce from paddock to plate.2021-08-1145 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Paul Smith, Supergoat MediaIn our latest episode of The Journey Kevin Poulton speaks to the incredibly talented Paul Smith of Supergoat Media. Paul has pursued many different career paths based on his various passions. He spent 18 years serving up delicious home-made pasta at Green Zebra in Dean Street Albury. Prior to this, Paul was an aspiring rock star in Sydney working in recording studios. Now well and truly an Albury Wodonga local, Paul's focus is on creating profile videos and brand stories for businesses. He describes his talent as producing content that establishes trust – essentially ‘finding the essence of authenticity’ in a busine...2021-07-1551 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Sarah Stamm, Salisbury and MaudeKevin Poulton speaks to Sarah Stamm – interior designer turned creator of ‘handmade treasures’ and founder of Salisbury and Maude. With 11.5k Instagram followers and 6.5k Facebook followers – Salisbury and Maude is a unique business model that is solely owned and operated by Sarah. Everything is original and not made in the traditional way – but more from an interior design perspective, with the end goal in mind. When Sarah finishes a creation, she posts it on social media and it gets snapped up immediately. 2021-06-1633 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Andrew Houlihan, international off-road motorcycle racerKevin Poulton talks to Andrew, who in his 50's is making his own dream a reality by racing motorcycles off-road, in some of the roughest and most challenging terrain around the world. In fact, he is currently preparing to take on the longest and toughest off-road rally event in the world – the 2021 Dakar Rally. This is despite the fact that Andrew nearly lost his life in a serious accident during the 2020 Dakar Rally.2021-05-1230 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Jacquie Koschitzke, Meraki ProduceHave you ever dreamt about turning a hobby that you are passionate about into a business? Well, in our latest episode of The Journey Kevin Poulton talks to Jacquie Koschitzke, owner of Meraki Produce, about how she did exactly that! 2021-04-1529 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Dimity Brassil, A Lasting TaleThe first thing you forget when you lose a loved one is the sound of their voice. This was the realisation that planted the seed for thought to launch Dimity Brassil's business. In our latest episode, Kevin Poulton chats to Dimity, a freelance educational writer and mother of three young children who has recently created and launched a mobile app called A Lasting Tale – which allows you to record the audio life stories of loved ones. 2021-03-1632 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Andrea and Farrah, Andiamo Street Kitchen & Topolino GelatariaThis month we are bringing you something a bit different - we hear the stories of two talented foodies from different sides of the globe that have come together and forged their incredibly successful businesses out of a shipping container at Wodonga’s Junction Square. Yes, we are talking to Andrea Burgio and Farrah Reid - the founders of Andiamo Street Kitchen.2021-02-1628 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Helen Newman, Nomad FilmsIn the latest episode of The Journey Kevin Poulton is talking to Award winning filmmaker Helen Newman, who established Nomad Films from her passion for storytelling and creating. We hear about Helen's latest project - Solstice The Documentary - that shines a light on mental health and suicide by telling the stories of people who have lost someone to suicide or attempted to take their own life.2021-01-2229 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Louise Arnold, Arnolds Fruit MarketThe Journey is back - and now available on podcast! To kick off our return we were thrilled to have none other than Louise Arnold on the program. Louise needs little introduction, as she is a familiar face and voice that regularly promotes her long-standing family business, and iconic local brand, Arnolds Fruit Market. It's been a big year for Arnolds - and Louise shares with Kevin Poulton some of the challenges they’ve faced as a family and a business, the unexpected highlights, and how she always wanted to be an actress!2020-12-1738 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Josh Baker - B&H HomesKevin talks to Josh Baker about running the successful family business of B&H Homes.2020-12-1739 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Tom O'Toole, Founder of Beechworth BakeryKevin Poulton talks to the man behind the Beechworth Bakery - the lively and passionate Tom O'Toole - about his success in building such an iconic regional brand and his triumphs along the way.2020-12-1738 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Steve Bowen - DJ & EntertainerRenowned for his bright, sparkly suits, crazy hair, cheeky character and incredibly entertaining style, this interview reveals the man behind the big public persona. We hear about Steve's love for his work, his plans for the future, why he keeps his hair long and the reason he insists on shaking with his left hand. In true Steve Bowen style, you are bound to be entertained!2020-12-1726 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Paul Spargo, former AFL player and Coach of Albury Football ClubPaul Spargo knows what he's talking about when it comes to leadership. A former Aussie rules football star - playing with North Melbourne & the Brisbane Bears - he was also Assistant Coach to the Richmond Football Club, as well as Coach of the Albury Football Club. Here Paul talks to Kevin Poulton about the key characteristics needed to be a successful leader.2020-12-1717 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with David Kapay - Chef & Founder of Miss Amelie, Little Miss & Miss Amelie GourmetKevin chats to the down to earth David Kapay - Founder & Chef of Miss Amelie and Little Miss. A Wodonga local himself, David opens up about his approach to managing a successful team, what drives him & his plans for the future.2020-12-1717 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - Peggy Mahy, former Principal of The Scots School AlburyIn this episode Kevin Poulton speaks to Peggy Mahy, the former Principal of The Scots School Albury, about her love of teaching, some of the key challenges faced along the way and why this region has always felt like home.2020-12-1726 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - Danny Phegan, Country Music Singer SongwriterKevin Poulton discovers Danny is a family man with a big heart, a modest opinion of his achievements, a hard worker that loves a beer and a yarn! Although Danny has achieved a Top 10 hit in the Country Music charts alongside Keith Urban, he claims that his story is not written yet... and he still has big plans for the future. Danny talks about the challenges of building a business, and how pleased he is to have finally struck the right balance.2020-12-1732 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - Adrian Purtell, Albury Thunder Rugby League Football Club coach & star playerKevin Poulton chats to his old Albury High School buddy, Rugby League legend, Adrian Purtell. Adrian shares with us the highs and lows of starting his sporting career at such a young age, and opens up about the shock of having a heart attack following a match in Leeds - and how this changed his perspective on life.2020-12-1726 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - Rosalie Martin, Martins BusesMartin's Albury has been an integral part of the Albury Wodonga community since 1932, and Rosalie has been the driving force behind the growth of the business, particularly following the sudden death of her husband in 1984. Although very modest about her accomplishments, Rosalie was inducted into the Albury Wodonga Chamber Business Awards Hall of Fame in 2014 & went on to be nominated as NSW Regional Business Woman of the Year in 2015. Rosalie shares with Kevin Poulton some of the key highlights and challenges of her amazing journey.2020-12-1736 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - John Walker, ComedianHe was one of the original funny men on Australian TV - back in the days of Fast Forward and then Full Frontal, alongside Eric Bana, Julia Morris and Kitty Flanagan (just to name a few!). Best known for his hilarious John Howard impersonation, his distinctive laugh instantly takes us right back to the ‘80s and is incredibly infectious. He is John Walker ... and he is now a Beechworth local working in Wodonga – and absolutely loves it here!2020-12-1745 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - Matt Daly, Founder of Posh PlonkKevin Poulton talks with Matt Daly about the business that he and his wife Karen started from their picturesque winery in Bethanga, Posh Plonk Wine. Matt and Karen’s story is a great example of how passionate people can create something uniquely special (and successful) from a just an idea.2020-12-1730 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Eliza Ault-Connell - Meningococcal survivor & Paralympic athleteKevin talks to the inspirational Eliza Ault-Connell, who tells of her battle with Meningococcal as a teenager, how she learned to not only walk again, but become a Paralympic athlete that represents Australia around the world. If that's not enough, Eliza juggles her training and competing with her work as the Director of Meningococcal Australia and being a mother of three beautiful children.2020-12-1729 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - David Martin, Vietnam War Veteran, Order of Australia Medal recipient & CEO of Murray Valley CentreDavid Martin's journey is a fascinating one... he is a Vietnam War Veteran, Order of Australia Medal recipient & CEO of Murray Valley Centre. Despite all that he has achieved, David is passionate about paying tribute to and the importance of remembering those who were here before us, who fought for our nation, and how we cannot take it for granted that Australia is the lucky country.2020-12-1737 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - Kylie King, journalist and co-host of the Kylie & Kev ShowWith more than 20 years of experience in the media industry, and her love of the region, Kylie King has built a successful national career in sports journalism from this regional location. Key to Kylie's success has been her ability to adapt her journalism skills in new ways in the digital world - with the Border Café, a locally owned and produced online magazine for Albury Wodonga and surrounds, that shines a light on everything that’s great about our beautiful region. She also sits alongside our very own Kevin Poulton as the co-host of 1494 2AY's Kylie & Kev Show (although thi...2020-12-1729 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - Ben Kraus, Founder of Bridge Road BrewersKevin Poulton talks all things craft beer with the Founder of Bridge Road Brewers, Ben Kraus, at his Beechworth Brewery. At 24 Ben gained experience working at a brewery – whilst studying how to brew beer online. He then started putting his knowledge to practice in his parents garage - with the help of a loan they secured for him. Ben and his wife Maria were just 25... and the rest is history! Bridge Road Brewers has now created over 50 different beers – and their constant challenge is to refine their portfolio down to a dozen. Find out how Ben turned his passion for...2020-12-1729 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - Frank Hohmann, Olympic swim coachKevin talks to Olympic swim coach, Frank Hohmann, who puts his success in the pool down to two things... passion and planning. Clearly, this formula worked for him - with swimming champion success stories such as Jacinta van Lint, Clementine Stoney, Diana Ley and Belinda Hocking under his belt!2020-12-1723 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - Michelle Mannering, The Hackathon QueenWith Kevin out of action due to losing his voice, his trusty sidekick, Kylie King, stepped in to talk with an incredibly interesting, highly successful entrepreneur known as The Hackathon Queen. Michelle Mannering grew up on a farm at Table Top and is now taking on the world in all things tech and E-sports. So what is a Hackathon and E-sports you ask? Listen to find out! 2020-12-1720 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - Tara Fellows, Founder of The Restart ProgramTara Fellowes knows first hand what it's like to be homeless, which is why she is such a passionate President of Restart Albury Wodonga - a community based charity organisation helping homeless and people going through hardship with everyday essentials that many of us take for granted. Thanks to Tara, The Restart Program is making a real difference to those in need.2020-12-1716 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - Simon Craig, Wodonga ObstetricianIn this episode of The Journey Kevin talks to Wodonga Obstetrician Simon Craig - who has delivered thousands of babies on the border over the past 20+ years. If you haven't met Simon personally, it's highly likely that you know someone that has! Although Simon is very humble about his profession, we think bringing new lives into the world every day is pretty special. The job doesn't come without its challenges though - and makes a very interesting journey to hear about.2020-12-1726 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - Rachelle Armstong, Managing Director of NutrisoilIn this episode of The Journey Kevin talks to Rachelle Armstrong about running a local, family-run business and possibly Albury Wodonga’s best-kept secret! Nutrisoil has grown to become an award-winning innovator that is making a significant difference to the planet through regenerative agriculture. 2020-12-1731 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - Marlee Barber, celebrity stunt womanKevin Poulton chats to local girl - turned Stunt woman / Actor, Marlee Barber. Marlee grew up on a farm just out of Walla Walla - and now lives a busy life based in Sydney doing all those amazing action scenes in movies and TV shows. You have probably seen a movie or a TV show starring Marlee but wouldn’t have realised it was her. For instance, she recently doubled for Hillary Swank in a Netflix Australia movie filmed in Adelaide called “I am Mother”.2020-12-1723 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey with Jodie Goldsworthy - Director of Beechworth Honey GroupKevin talks to Jodie Goldsworthy about all things honey, running the successful business and her love of the Beechworth community. 2020-12-1729 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - Dr Renee Pigdon, Veterinary Surgeon and owner of Petfocus VetcareKevin talks to Renee about her award winning veterinary clinic - and how she manages the juggle of running a business and a family.2020-12-1725 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - James Crook, CEO of Gundowring Fine FoodsKevin talks to James Crooke about growing up on a dairy farm and how the family run business pivoted into creating award winning ice cream that is loved all over the globe. 2020-12-1724 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - Jack Ziebell, AFL Footballer & Captain of North Melbourne Football ClubKevin talks to AFL Footballer and Captain of North Melbourne Football Club who grew up in Wodonga and still returns to holiday regularly in the beautiful Mitta Valley.2020-12-1732 minThe Journey - brought to you by BMGThe Journey - Jackson McGrath, Co-founder of GreenstreatKevin talks to Jackson McGrath - son of Lawrence McGrath of McGrath Fine Foods (makers of that delicious Poppyseed dressing!) - and brother of Jesse, who he runs one of Albury's favourite health food cafes with, Greenstreat. 2020-12-1721 min