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2025-09-2621 min
Roll With The PunchesChanging The World, Raising Kids & Making Friends at 40 | Cat Mahon - 769Recently, I had the pleasure of connecting with Cat Mahon in an unexpected way. Our Facebook paths crossed just prior to my first motorcycle track training day – a nerve-wracking experience for me. But there was Cat, a fellow enthusiast who I threw the invitation out to come along with me and she grabbed it with both hands. Just like that we were like kids in a sandpit, instantly besties. It got me thinking – why does making friends seem so much more complicated as we grow older? I remember giving up biking 11 years ago, feeling isolated without any rider friends, neve...
2024-04-0349 min
The Regional 250Cathryn Mahon - BendigoIn this episode, Neil chats to careers coach and mentor to young people, Cathryn Mahon from Bendigo in Victoria.
Local Government Area: Greater Bendigo
2022-04-1224 min
2 Blokes ChattingThe 2 Blokes Chatting Radio Show - 30 October 2021In this episode, Neil and Rob chat to Cathryn Mahon in Bendigo
2021-10-3014 min
2021-10-3013 min
Small Business Made Simple PodcastWhat’s Your Super Power?What’s your super power? How do you find it and what do you do with it once you do find it? This week one of my fav humans is on the podcast- Cathryn Mahon and we are talking, among other things, super powers. Take a listen – I know you’ll love it! WANT IDEAS ON WHAT TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Free eBook – https://bit.ly/108Social READY TO LIFT YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA GAME? Take the Challenge: https://bit.ly/5daysocialchallenge WANT TO CREATE YOUR FIRST SUCCESSFUL FACEBOOK AD? Download the FREE eBo...
2021-03-0331 min
Community Heroes#43| Master of Art by Mr Joy Bomb with Alen KasumovicAlen is an unstoppable force; he is Mr Joy Bomb! From Zagreb, Croatia, Alen had every reason to feel like a victim. Born with Arthrogryposis, he cannot walk and has a limited range of motion in his hands. However, Alen never had the point of view that he is a victim: To quote him:
“I never judged my body for not being able to walk and do stuff others do.I was always comfortable in looking different.” Since he can’t use his hands as others do, he uses his mouth to paint, take photos, type on the lap...
2021-02-2241 min
Community Heroes#42 | Walking Around Australia for Beyond Blue with Warren WrightWarren Wright from Tamworth New South Wales has always loved challenging himself and helping people out. He is a qualified personal trainer and has also worked in the nursing industry for 26 year's.
During his life Warren has experienced moments of mental health challenges and Beyond Blue was always there for him when he needed it the most. The caring, understanding and help staff were pivotal in providing him solutions and action steps to help get my mental health back on track.
Being an adventurer at heart, Warren has pledged to walk over 40,000 kms around Australia...
2021-01-2325 min
Community Heroes#41 | Breaking the limitations of education with Martina GerominToday we hear from the incredibly inspiring CEO & Co-Founder of School Beyond Limitations Martina Geromin. For Martina Education has always been part of her life. As a 5 years old child she dreamed of becoming first a teacher and then a school leader who would take care of her own creation. She wanted to make space for the wonder of learning and knowledge, for the beauty of each single individual – something that deeply inside her felt like being the most important purpose of life: finding her/his own potential and making it available to oneself and society as a whole....
2021-01-0847 min
Community Heroes#40 | Finding your powerful voice with Louise MahlerYour voice, your body language and your mindset create the unconscious messages that undermine your presence. Dr Mahler trains these to deliver confident messages instead. She will give you the authentic manner of a leader who commands respect whether you are negotiating an eight-figure sale, presiding over a boardroom meeting, pitching for new business, being interviewed or trying to inspire the crowd from a stage.
Dr Louise Mahler, is one of the most original thinkers in business communication today. Louise began her further education studies with an economics degree majoring in statistics, it’s an interesting journey of...
2021-01-0453 min
Community Heroes#39 | Untypical approach to helping regional communities with Neil ButlerOur guest today is Untypical in more ways than one! Neil Butler started his professional life as a school teacher in the early 1980s. After 5 years, he stepped out into the corporate world where he has spent the past 30+ years sharing his Energetic personality and highly competent transformation leadership skills across a wide range of disciplines and industries within Australia and in national, regional and global roles.
Most recently, Neil has taken a more entrepreneurial path, establishing a range of products under the business name Untypical - a name that reflects his untypical approach to problem solving...
2020-12-1550 min
Community Heroes#38 | Comedy Genius to national advocate for employment of people with disabilities with Tim FergusonFor the last 40 years Tim Ferguson has been a staple feature in numerous TV shows, comedy acts, movies and well pretty much everywhere! For the last 30 Tim has been living with Multiple Sclerosis. Tim's view on the whole situation - “I don’t suffer Multiple Sclerosis; it suffers me!” Despite his condition, Tim has vowed to never stop making audiences laugh.
Tim continues to pursue his love of comedy. He continues to work in international stand-up, making movies & TV. He loves giving Keynote Speeches about overcoming challenges (like his MS) as well as promotes employment for people with d...
2020-12-071h 12
Community Heroes#37 | Spreading the cool word of kindness with Naomi LambertNaomi Lambert is the founder and CEO of The Cool To Be Kind Project and self-professed Kindness Ninja. After a devastating battle with infertility and a subsequent hysterectomy, Naomi found other ways to make an impact on this world and proudly shares her story of survival, courage and finally finding her reason. She offers peer support advice and visits (both in person and virtually) to other individuals / couples currently struggling with becoming parents.
The Cool To Be Kind Project started in January 2018 now it is a global social initiative with the important goal of sharing kindness wherever...
2020-12-0342 min
Community Heroes#36 | Delivering products & support for Breast Cancer Warrior's with Katrina HoughtonDriven by ambition and motivation Katrina Houghton has exceeded expectations academically and through her sporting career. A skilled and passionate public service professional with over 10 years experience at Manager and Director levels. She has also represented Australia in Junior Hockey.
In 2018 Kat’s world fell apart when Kat was diagnosed with HER2+ breast cancer at just 37. She had 3 cancerous lesions in my right breast and after further scans, found that the cancer had also travelled to her lymph nodes.
Katrina immediately put her full time job as an economist on hold and started a cancer ma...
2020-11-2746 min
Community Heroes#35 | Brightening the lives and celebrating Women of the land with Alicia McClymontGrowing up on the family cattle property in north west Qld, Alicia did distances education until she was 10. She finished school at boarding school in Cairns then went on to study fashion design in Brisbane. Alicia was inspired by her mother and grandmother who despite the limitations when living in the harsh rural and remote areas of Australia, they never compromised on their sense of style and femininity. Because of this, Alicia grew up expressing herself through what she wore.
After university Alicia moved back to the station for what was meant to be only 1 year to p...
2020-11-2348 min
Community Heroes#34 | Sharing Dignity, Love and Kindness across Australia with Rochelle CourtenayShare The Dignity has quickly become a household name! Rochelle Courtenay founder and Managing Director; affectionately known as the ‘Pad Lady’ a title she is most proud of, leads a team of volunteers collecting around 2.7 million sanitary products across Australia.
When Rochelle first learnt of homeless women going without basic sanitary items during their menstrual cycle, she decided the question was not, “why is no one doing anything” but rather, “what’s stopping me from doing something?” In March 2015, Rochelle took matters into her own hands collecting sanitary items with her local community and distributing to local shelters.
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2020-11-1837 min
Community Heroes#33 | Awarding Ordinary People doing Extraordinary things with Annette VawserWe always hear about the incredible people being nominated, being finalist and winning the esteemed awards such as Young Achiever, Regional Achievement and Community Awards. I never considered the business and massive effort behind these awards programs. These awards make such a huge impact on individuals and communities with having their efforts noticed, rewarded and celebrated in a prestigious and public way.
In this episode I speak with Annette Vawser - Annette is Co-Director of Awards Australia, a family owned business, with the sole purpose of finding “ordinary Australians doing extraordinary things in their communities’ and recognising them...
2020-11-1542 min
Community Heroes#32 | Backbone of Australia to Protector of Products Internationally with Robert MackenziePLEASE if you can help Robert in his plight to save his farm from being cut up for a highway, I urge you to reach out to him at the details below. Hear the details of his fight in the episode.
We all know farmers are the salt of the earth. None more so than Robert Mackenzie! Robert is 5th Generation Producer of the Prestigious Mack’s Australian Black Angus Beef. This incredible mans grit and determination to uphold the legacy passed down from his Grandfather and Great Aunties is a story this great country was built up...
2020-11-1049 min
Community Heroes#31 | The real life of Super Mum, TV Personality, Lawyer, Entrepreneur & Photographer with Eloise GraceHigh achiever, hard worker and committed are just 3 describers for the awesome Eloise Grace.
Eloise is a mum of 3 kids, including 7 year old Will who has severe autism and is non-verbal. Eloise is a lawyer, tv journalist, writer, actor, model and photographer. working as a tv journalist in around 20 newsrooms, solicitor in a very respected firm in Sydney covering all areas before specialising in Employment Law and representing clients in Court Australia-wide.
Eloise is also the co-owner of Andy Grace Media, a software and video production company. She has started selling her photographic work under t...
2020-11-0442 min
Community Heroes#30 | Taking Children from “from Inspiration to Aspiration" with Dr. Ger GrausTeacher, writer and social activist, Dr Ger Graus has recently been awarded an Order of the British Empire for services to children. Ger is a renowned figure in the field of education and currently he holds the position of the first Global Director of Education at KidZania.
Ger Graus has been at the heart of innovation and project development such as ‘KidZania World Online’, ‘KidZtalk’, ‘KidZania Careers Week’, ‘KidZania LitFests’; education ‘Think-Tanks’, ‘Ambassador Schools’ Ger is now spearheading a ‘Futures Awareness’ campaign to introduce careers education into the primary phase. After all, as he frequently reminds us: “Children can only aspire to wh...
2020-10-291h 04
Community Heroes#29| Recognising and celebrating the differences in children with Sharon MurphyMother and Daughter team like no other! Raising the standards for children with disabilities, mentally and physically, and making sure they are seen, respected, and have the technology needed to thrive in their education. Sharon Murphy joins us to share her story, and that of Keeley's Cause and what a story and message it is!!
Sharon Murphy is the Director of Keeley's Cause, and mother of 3 children, 2 of those have Autism and youngest , Keeley, has an Intellectual Disability on top of her Autism diagnosis.
Keeley's Cause was founded by Keeley In 2017 at age 13, created the O...
2020-10-221h 06
Community Heroes#28 | Inspiring, strengthening and empowering our future leaders with Wil MassaraThe journey of Wil Massara is one you don't want to miss hearing! I am in awe of this young mans determination, vision and mission to re-engage youth within schools and communities around Australia through Youth Leadership and Empowerment. To build a positively sustainable future through youth leadership and empowerment and ensure all young people have access to skills that empower them, regardless of their financial situation.
Since the age of 13, Wil has demonstrated a willingness to step forward and take on leadership roles within his own community, including his school’s Student Executive and the Shire of Co...
2020-10-1842 min
Community Heroes#27| Improving the lives of others through Entrepreneurship with Lauren ShersonHear the inspiring journey of a dedicated freedom fighter and advocate for those in need of the wonderful Lauren Sherson. Her entrepreneurial journey started at just 8 years old! From this age she has embraced her natural ability to solve problems and provide solutions for those in need to build, run and exit many businesses. The pandemic has only ramped up her drive to help and serve those in her community and during this time has founded four businesses to help Australians through the pandemic. Drive-in Gigs to give live entertainment a safe stage and artists paid gigs; Backyard Business...
2020-10-1442 min
Community Heroes#26 | Collaborate to create change with Zizi Charida"To invigorate and inspire community mindedness for better connected, inclusive and resourceful communities across the world" - Vision of Community Minds Inc.
Zizi Charida is a strong advocate of empowering people and building their capacity and skills as opposed to just "helping" people and communities. I also strongly believe that in working with people there is an exchange of learnings and benefits regardless of the context in which that exchange takes place.
Zizi is the Founder and CEO of Community Minds Incorporated. Community Minds Inc aims to work with community (sector, as well as groups...
2020-10-1146 min
Community Heroes#25 | Change-maker for Regional Business Futures with Julia SpicerJulia Spicer is a vibrant rural woman, a real Change-maker for Regional Business Futures.
Julia was named in the Top 100 most influential women in 2018 by the Australian Financial Review, has completed the Australian institute of Company Directors course and has held many roles and positions on boards at a local, regional, state and federal level.
Founder of two regional businesses based in Goondiwindi, Qld - Engage & Create Consulting and the Goondiwindi Business Hub; Julia's mission is to contribute to the vibrancy and viability of rural and regional Australia by helping businesses grow.
Growing...
2020-10-0743 min
Inspiring Humans#01 Turning Dreams into Reality - Our life is our message with Cathryn MahonWelcome to Inspiring Human Podcast!
Our first guest is Cathryn Mahon, an Idea Generating Machine that specialises in developing new concepts and business ideas, especially when working with people who are filled with passions and want to create a purpose-based business.
Her spirit of generosity is evident in the way she connects people, supports them develop their ideas into sustainable businesses, and enables them to share their gifts with the world. Her keen eye for detail, intuition, diverse business knowledge and ‘fix anything attitude’ breathes life back into the most stagnate of busine...
2020-10-0540 min
Community Heroes#24 | Just Be Nice Project with Josh Reid JonesPioneering a new path for social enterprise in Australia, Josh Reid Jones is developing entrepreneurial businesses with a social conscience.
With a decade of entrepreneurial success under his belt, Josh has turned his hand successfully to a number of fields building a unique and broad skill set with a common theme of social and business development.
Josh is the founder of the Just Be Nice Project which aims to move people to an equality of opportunity through three core streams: housing, employment and mental health.
The Just Be Nice Project fills the space...
2020-10-0448 min
Community Heroes#23 | Upbringing vulnerable children in Nepal to flourish with Trish RyanTrish Ryan is The Founder of Meg's Children, a Registered Charitable Trust established in 2005 to support vulnerable Nepalese Children who do not have any family support.
Meg's Children works in partnership with Siddhi Memorial Hospital to support the upbringing of vulnerable and at-risk children in Nepal, by providing for their daily living needs and meeting their right to education.
Therefore we support the upbringing of vulnerable and at-risk children in Nepal to help them grow and flourish.
Meg’s Children Nepal believes that every child has the right to education and the right to...
2020-10-0144 min
Community Heroes#22 | Champion of revitalisation in rural communities with Sarah PrimeSarah Prime is an award winning social entrepreneur, speaker and change agent.
In 2015 when she returned to her roots in Eyre Peninsula to find many communities had reached a tipping point of no return. This spurred her into action to establish the Champions Academy - an initiative to champion change in rural communities at the grassroots level. Her flagship program which was initially delivered through sporting clubs, is now a social enterprise in its own right, with programs and events for schools, government and a range of business and community groups.
Champions Academy's mission is...
2020-09-2752 min
Community Heroes#21 | Taking Bush Businesses to next level with Jenn DonovanWhat started as a whim of an idea whilst driving through the canola fields of rural NSW lead Jenn Donovan to create a platform that seemingly exploded overnight and has seen her win 2020 Ausmumprenuer People's Choice Award for Making a Difference. After chatting with this vibrant, lively and down to earth woman, it is easy to see why she won one of the most prominent award for women in business. Jenn started a Facebook group called Buy From a Bush Business. Encouraging rural and regional crafters, artists, producers, suppliers to showcase their business and wares. In less than 12 months...
2020-09-2447 min
Community Heroes#20 | Transforming People and Corporations with Susan MorriceGeologist, Explorer and World Visionary Susan Morrice is leading the way in how businesses and large corporations operate. Grounded by her love of nature Susan lives to create positive change in the world and is renowned for her down-to-earth approach. She has a passion for the protection of our precious environment and a vision of uncovering the true potential of everyone with whom she meets and works. Susan story and journey of how she found oil in a country everyone had said there was none is one of the more powerful and inspirational stories I have heard. Susan is...
2020-09-1955 min
Community Heroes#19 | Inspiring communities & companies to be more innovative, purposeful & impactful with Tom DawkinsTom Dawkins is one of Australia's, and the Worlds, leading thinkers, action-takers and change makers in the social entrepreneur space. I dub him the Social Impact King! His journey is a real inspiration, full of adventure, giant leaps of faith, hilarity and many key takeaways to influence everyone that listens.
Be sure to check out these projects that Tom mentions in the episode:
https://startsomegood.com/farmer-meets-foodie
https://startsomegood.com/seaweedery
As well as his new venture he gave the heads up on which is launching on the 18th of September...
2020-09-1657 min
Community Heroes#18 | World Champion Ironman to Heart Hero with Guy LeechThis episode was a massive eye opener for me!
On average 30,000 people die from Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Australia each year! This is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. If this happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs. SCA usually causes death if it's not treated within minutes. This was the unfortunate experience that World Champion athlete Guy Leech experienced when one of his closest friends collapsed and was unable to be revived despite Guys and the paramedics best efforts.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest kills more Aussie's th...
2020-09-131h 07
Community Heroes#17 | Developing Successful Businesses and People through Community Involvement with Darren BourkeIn my eyes Darren Bourke is Australia's Number #1 Business Coach/Mentor. His approach to business and the way he operates is like nothing I have experienced. His unique approach is to not only make businesses profitable and operating optimally, but greatly focuses on give the owners time and improving their relationships with themselves, families and their employees. To ensure that they are leveraging their business to achieve the lifestyle they desire, whilst also having less stress and more happiness. In simple terms he helps them get more of what they want without the heartache. One of the areas he...
2020-09-0959 min
Community Heroes#16 | A tribute to my hero - my DadEvery little girl looks at their Dad as their hero. I was no different. I think the world of my dad and am so proud of the service and achievements he has made to his community, the nation and impact he has made on my life.
Happy Fathers Day Dad.
Love always
Cyclone Cathryn
2020-09-0616 min
Community Heroes#15 | Dreams to Reality with Steph WoollardJoining us for the second time Steph dives in deep on her belief and lived truth on what it takes to make your Dream a Reality. The passion and desire to ignite the potential in every person is fiercely strong in this incredible and determined woman’s heart. Her ability to overcome adversity, help others see what is possible and reach far further than they thought achievable, is the most phenomenal gift. We are fortunate to have her share so openly and honestly about the trials and tribulations about what it took to create the wondrous enterprises.
Ste...
2020-09-0240 min
Community Heroes#14 | Inspiring Resilient and Confident Kids with Kylie AllenKylie Allen, an entrepreneur, mother, wife, teacher and life changer. She is a risk taker who is always looking to improve the lives of those around her. She is committed to focusing on the mental health, confidence, social and emotional learning of kids.
Kylie is the director and one of the teachers at Inspiring Minds Studio.
At Inspiring Minds Studio they change the lives of kids, offering a variety of programs that nurtures and supports the well-being of kids . Their programs help kids build their confidence and independence whilst learning important literacy and numeracy concepts, d...
2020-08-3043 min
Community Heroes#13 | Empowering young people into employment with Mark WattMark Watt believes that together we can make a real difference.
The story of Marks life is a testament to his sheer love for others, and determination to break to the cycle for disadvantaged and at-risk youth.
Mark Watt is passionate about assisting young people reach their full potential through opportunities and relationships. He has worked with Australian youth for over 30 years through establishing White Lion and his involvement in Youth Justice at correctional centres. Last year Mark launched Social Engine which is a unique and multi-faceted social enterprise whose focus is on offering diverse...
2020-08-2437 min
Community Heroes#12 | Building a better world through Passion and Confidence with Paul KoopermanProviding extraordinary adventures for young people to help them build and embrace their confidence and passion is the incredible work Paul Kooperman is undertaking with the award winning Social Enterprise The Field Trip
The Field Trip sees a world where all young people embrace their unique powers to lead our communities. This vision will be achieved by turning learners into leaders, providing young people with extraordinary adventures and empowering them to use their unique extraordinary powers to lead their communities.
Because the world will be a better place if they do.
Paul's life...
2020-08-1940 min
Community Heroes#11 | Heroine for Female Founders - Jules BrookeJules is an advocate for female founders and wants to put the spotlight on the extraordinary things women are doing in business.
Jules is the host of a TV show called She's The Boss and has a podcast called She's The Boss Chats, she's also the founder of Handle Your Own PR, a DIY PR platform and she's built a community of kick-arse female founders on the back of the pandemic!
Everything about Jules is bright, bubbly and FUN, energy which she shares abundantly to everyone around her. If you are a female either in o...
2020-08-1655 min
Community Heroes#10 | Importance of Purpose with Gareth BensonGareth Benson is the leadership voice in the Future of Work and for the Future of Education. His goal is to create opportunities for One Million Australians in empowering the future of work by 2022. A qualified Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria Gareth is a keynote professional speaker and Higher Education lecturer. He has delivered keynotes and lectures at conferences and Universities around Australia.
Gareth advocates for the Future of Education including on behalf of international students and employability outcomes that ensures that no one is left behind. He is passionate about how education...
2020-08-0855 min
Community Heroes#09 | Creating World Wide Change with Steph WoollardGet ready to hear from one of the most inspiring and insightful beings I have even met! Stephanie Woollard began Seven Women at age 22 after meeting seven disabled women working in a tin shed in Kathmandu. These seven women were struggling to make a living in the face of harsh discrimination.
15 years on and over 5,500 women have been educated, trained and employed by Seven Women, providing the tools to lift themselves out of poverty. Stephanie has been internationally recognised with numerous global awards including the UN Rotary International Responsible Business Award and more recently the Order of...
2020-08-041h 01
Community Heroes#08 | Community Advocate and Social Change Leader - Karen CorrDynamic and driven serial Community Advocate Karen Corr shares her story from Environmental Engineer to Social Enterprise Founder.
Karen has shaped and led social enterprise Jump Leads - not-for-profit social enterprise that “Jump-starts” community and arts initiatives to change cultures and invigorate communities for a better future. She has also established Make a Change Australia and Pop Up Art, fostering many community initiatives and innovative organisations across health and well-being, environment, social disadvantage, inclusion and creative sectors.
Her driver is to activate and invigorate community led solutions, for which partnership with government agencies, visionary organisations and c...
2020-08-0237 min
Community Heroes#07 | Power of Stories to create Global Care Movement with Sandy McDonaldFounder of SandyMcDonald.com and charity, CreateCare Global, Sandy McDonald is an author, a TEDx speaker, and a storytelling trainer, working with businesses to bring clarity of communication through purpose-led story.
CreateCare Global brings together compassionate, creative, problem-solvers that contribute small actions, that create a big impact on helping provide for vulnerable children that are in need globally.
After 22 years running a marketing communications company, she used purposeful storytelling to start a worldwide community that helps thousands of orphaned children in Africa today.
Knit-a-square has distributed over 90,000 blankets
since 2008 to warm...
2020-07-2649 min
Community Heroes#06 | Boosting the confidence of Youth through Video with Yana MartensYana Martens is a video content and confidence coach. Her expertise is based on an understanding of self-image and human behaviour from a degree in psychology, combined with years in front and behind the camera, as a model and photographer. She helps her clients to elevate their personal brand by increasing self-awareness, find their authentic voice, encourage them to get out of the comfort zone and face their fears of being seen and judged. With over 14 years’ experience in front of the camera, Yana knows exactly how it feels and how to address all negative thinking that might arise.
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2020-07-2243 min
Community Heroes#05 | Empowering at-risk youth with positive choices with Adam DrakeWe all hear the stories in the news about the detention rates, drug and alcohol abuse and dire circumstances that teenagers face in the Northern Territory. I am honoured to share this incredible guest with you that has taken this challenge and found a way to create positive change in these kids lives so that they can learn, grow and change their lives and be a role model for other youth.
Adam Drake trained actor/director and fitness instructor and founder of Balanced Choice, has taken his skills and experiences to develop evidence-based program that is designed t...
2020-07-1943 min
Community Heroes#04 | Retired Engineer finding his passion and purpose in advocating for Climate Change and renewable energy - Colin Lambie.After retiring from a well established as an Electrical Engineer that Colin Lambie found his calling to provide support and assistance to companies, community groups and residents on the benefits and cost effectiveness of solar power. Always being curious about the power and versatility of natural power; it was his work with the Y Service Club of Bendigo which he had been a member of for 20 years. That lead Colin to become a founding member of the Bendigo Sustainability Group in 2007 whose focus is environmental sustainability, which includes reducing greenhouse gases by replacing electricity coming from coal burning power...
2020-07-1554 min
Community Heroes#03 | Shining the light on Communities with Vanessa RawsonBorn and raised in the city Vanessa and her husband made the tree change to regional Victoria. Being a driven and avid journalist she made her own way in connecting into the town through her genuine passion about sharing the stories of those in the area. Out of necessity Vanessa founded Join The Crew a movement like no other! Giving these community services, causes and groups the opportunity to share, connect, meet and attract people to them.
An exciting and inspiring journey with big ambitions! Join in with Join The Crew TV - follow their Facebook page f...
2020-07-1230 min
Community Heroes#02 | Community Cop to Mayor for the People - Kevin MackKevin Mack was just 16 when he signed on as a Victoria Police cadet in 1978, and 18 when he was posted as a junior constable to Port Melbourne. However, as fate would have it he was sent back to his home turf in 1986 where it was here he found his calling to be more than just a policeman. It was here Kevin became a beacon of understanding, hope and the listening ear that changed the course of the lives who he encountered.
He has been known for decades around Albury-Wodonga as the community cop who took young people under h...
2020-07-051h 08
Community Heroes#01 | The Power of Sovereignty from Rebel BlackRebel Black - syntropic entrepreneur, human agronomist - whose mission in life is to #thrive, #heal and #evolve!
Raised on a farm in rural NSW Australia and is the CEO & Founder of THE Rural Woman, a global business which she operates, with support of a remote team from her office on the opalfields in Lightning Ridge, Outback NSW. Rebel loves growing,harvesting, talking about and eating local food, creating safe spaces for people to heal through trauma, working online creating communities and inspiring rural women to #bloomwheretheyare.
THE Rural Woman is an innovation driven, creativity i...
2020-07-0345 min