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Financial Clarity for LifeFinancial Clarity for LifeBudget 2025: Key TakeoutsTreasurer Dr Jim Chalmers delivered his fourth Budget this year with an eye firmly fixed on an approaching election. After two years of surpluses, Australia is heading back into deficit, with billions in red ink forecast ahead. But what does it mean for your taxes, business, and superannuation? And are the new tax cuts really worth celebrating?  To offer insights on what it means is Bartons’ Managing Director, Chris Waples, and Senior Manager, Matt Baczyk. They discuss individual tax cuts, business taxation, superannuation changes, and student loan relief.  BARTONS https://www.bartons.com.au/  ...2025-03-2609 minFinancial Clarity for LifeFinancial Clarity for LifeFundamentals of Investing in SharesHave you thought about investing in shares but you’re unsure whether it’s the right investment? Or, perhaps you simply confused with how to do so. Chris Waples and Chris Zucker of Bartons offer an overview of share investments, which historically provide higher long-term returns compared to other asset classes like cash or fixed interest.  Unlike property, shares are highly liquid, allowing quick buying and selling. There are tax advantages with shares and, with relatively small investments, shares allow easy diversification across multiple companies, reducing individual company risk. However, share markets can be volatile, requiring investors to ma...2025-03-1418 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketWe all have a personal brand. Is yours working for you? – Jane AndersonIf a strong personal brand helps establish credibility, trust, and business success, how do you get it right? Jane Anderson is a sought-after thought leadership expert, helping consultants, advisors, and entrepreneurs craft powerful personal brands that attract opportunities and drive business success. She’s the author of 13 books on personal branding, marketing, influence, sales and strategic communication. Consistency in branding and content, she says, builds trust, influence, and long-term success. Trust and credibility are built through sustained, high-quality content efforts over time. MORE INFORMATION Jane Anderson https://jane-anderson.com.au/  Chr...2025-03-0316 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketWhy you have to be great at marketing — Allan DibDo you — like a lot of business owners — take a scatter-gun approach to marketing? And do your results reflect that? Allan Dib spent 10 years trying to work it all out himself, and came up with the 1-page marketing plan. He’s written an Amazon best-seller on it, changing the way more than a million businesses globally do marketing. Allan shares with me his insights on common marketing mistakes business owners make, especially the urge to appeal to everyone rather than focusing on a niche. In this episode we cover: Understand Your Audience: Narrow down y...2024-11-1119 minThe Evolution PartnersThe Evolution PartnersE21 | Foolproof hiring with Chris MursauA methodical approach to hiring can significantly improve the chances of selecting the right candidates, making the hiring process more effective, insists Chris Mursau. Chris has been consulting and teaching organisations and managers how to build teams of top performers. He’s conducted over 2,500 in-depth top grading assessments and training thousands in proven methodologies for hiring high achievers. Implementing change management strategies, such as demonstrating the cost of hiring mistakes, can encourage buy-in from leadership teams. Chris outlines that hiring success is defined as filling roles with A players who stay long-term. Takeaways Hiring hi...2024-10-2741 minPerformance Intelligence PodcastPerformance Intelligence PodcastBite Size #145: Andrew May & Chris Ashmore - Knowing is not Doing, Unlocking Peak Performance on Master Your Market PodcastThis week’s Bite-Size episode highlights Andrew May’s appearance on the Master Your Market podcast with Chris Ashmore, where they dive into the mindset of elite athletes and how it parallels success in business and life.In this episode Andrew and Chris discuss:- Is there a common thread in the success of elite athletes?- The parallels between athletes and top business leaders- Andrew's take on Arnold Schwarzenegger's views on success- Andrew’s role as a performance coach to elite athletes and CEOs- Why the Perfor...2024-10-2739 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketKnowing is not doing, unlocking peak performance — Andrew MayAndrew May is a performance coach with a background in psychology, exercise science, and marketing, who works with high-profile clients to enhance their mental fitness, leadership, and performance. Andrew works with elite athletes and serves as the Mental Skills Coach for the Manly Sea Eagles (NRL), professional boxer Tim Tszyu, and the New South Wales Waratahs Rugby Union Team, and has previously worked with the Parramatta Eels. His expertise in human performance is reflected in his interviews on his podcast, Performance Intelligence, with top professionals across various fields, where he has spoken with renowned figures...2024-10-2133 minFinancial Clarity for LifeFinancial Clarity for LifeKey Considerations for Buying a Holiday HomeMany people dream of owning a weekend getaway, often by the sea or in the countryside, once they have secured their finances and have surplus income. When buying a lifestyle property, it is crucial to balance emotional desires with practical considerations. That’s according to Bartons Managing Director Chris Waples and Director Adam McCann, who discuss the important financial and tax implications for holiday homes. While holiday homes can offer lifestyle benefits, they shouldn’t be viewed purely as investment assets. MORE INFORMATION BARTONShttps://www.bartons.com.au/  Financial Clari...2024-10-0909 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketFind your niche, understand your ideal customer — Katrina McCarterKatrina McCarter launched an online group-buying site for families, eventually growing it to a community of 150,000 mums before selling it in 2016. Katrina’s success came from forming partnerships rather than relying on paid media. She leveraged collaborative promotions with other businesses, which significantly boosted her newsletter subscribers and cut marketing costs. Katrina has two podcasts. One is 'Marketing to Mums', which has helped her establish an international reputation and open doors to high-profile interviews. Even though she hasn’t recorded her Marketing to Mums podcast in years, it continues to rank in the top...2024-09-3023 minHighland Radio Business MattersHighland Radio Business MattersBusiness Matters, Ep 211: Finn Valley Voice newspaper reaches 30 years milestoneThe directors of the Finn Valley Voice. From left. Katherine McGovern, Celine McGlynn, Eileen Griffin, and Ann McMenamin. In this week’s Business Matters with Chris Ashmore, the focus of attention is the Finn Valley Voice newspaper in Ballybofey, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month. The origins of the paper date back to June 1994, when then-president of the Chamber of Commerce, Susan McGonagle, had a simple but powerful idea – to set up a newspaper for the Twin Towns of Ballybofey and Stranorlar. The first issue came out in September of that year and init...2024-09-1839 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketThe power of vision & purpose — Shannah KennedyShannah Kennedy's journey as a life and business coach began 25 years ago after experiencing severe burnout while working in corporate sports. Her career at the time was her identity, and she had been deeply immersed in the high-paced world of elite sports, managing sponsorships and contracts. However, her health deteriorated due to overworking and a lack of self-care, ultimately leading to chronic fatigue syndrome. This forced her to reflect on her life, especially on her experiences with athletes who struggled with life transitions after their sports careers ended. She realised the importance of having a life plan...2024-09-1626 minThe Money DoctorsThe Money DoctorsAI's Impact on the Medical SectorHealthcare is being revolutionised by the rapid growth of AI technologies, particularly generative AI like ChatGPT. The automation of routine administrative tasks is allowing healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care. That’s according to Chris Foster-McBride, CEO of AI start-up Digital Human Assistants. Chris’s career began in hospital operations and the UK health system before transitioning to data analytics and AI, leading to the founding of three AI startups. He discusses with Adam McCann, Director at Adelaide-based Bartons – part of the Bongiorno National Network – the increasing role AI will have in the medical...2024-09-0921 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketMe, Myself, and My Business: thriving as a “solo pro” — Col FinkSolo entrepreneurs — or solo pros — exemplify everything in the business. In fact they ARE the business — everything revolves around their skills, expertise, and personal energy. Col Fink guides these business owners to discover a personalised strategy that resonates with their own unique strengths and passions. Col is a speaker (an awesome one, mind you!), advisor and author, including his latest ‘The Solo Pro’. I’ve known Col a number of years now, and am just blown away with authentic he comes across on stage and behind a microphone and camera. TAKEAWAYS Solopreneurs are the business; co...2024-09-0230 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketWe are the masters of our own destiny — Colleen CallanderColleen Callander’s went from shop floor to top floor at iconic Aussie retailer, Sportsgirl. For several years she was its CEO and also CEO of its parent company, Sussan. All was going well. She had great job she loved and a great career…until she hit a brick wall. She equates herself to a red Ferrari that she never stopped to put air in its tyres or petrol in its tank. Eventually, it stopped working. She’d burnt herself out! She was the serial people pleaser, always saying “yes” to everyone and everything. Now she’s learned the...2024-08-1920 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketUp-to-date best practices for content marketing — Moby SiddiqueI always thought quality is the bigger winner in the content marketing stakes, but it now even trumps technical SEO. Moby Siddique is a legend in the marketing content space. He’s the CEO of digital marketing and content agency RedPandas and has worked in the industry for close to 20 years. We discuss the best practices to digital content marketing, which he says includes the power of podcasting. He advocates a hub-and-spoke approach to podcasting - the podcast episode itself serves as the hub, and the spokes are the various pieces of content that can be created fr...2024-08-0523 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketSounds boring, but…planning & systems are crucial! — Les WatsonOne of the biggest thefts in business is wasting time. Les Watson — aka The Time Lord — shares his productivity hacks. Les is a renowned productivity and time management expert and the author of ‘Get Back an Hour in Every Day’. Les’s takeaways: Effective Time Management: The importance of planning each day in advance, conducting regular reviews, and having systems in place to manage time efficiently and reduce stress. Fear of Missing Out (FOMO): Entrepreneurs often feel the need to be constantly engaged in all aspects of their business. Les advises against this mindset, s...2024-07-2224 minBeyond the Buckets Show with Chris McSwainBeyond the Buckets Show with Chris McSwainBeyond the Buckets Rewind | Episode #165 |Craig Ashmore - Former Head Coach Newark Memorial High SchoolCraig Ashmore is the Head Coach at Newark Memorial High School.  Craig has amassed over 600 career wins, 15 league titles, 4 section titles, 2 NorCal Championships and 1 NorCal Runner Up in his 30 year coaching career.  Craig is a dedicated father, husband, teacher and coach that has dedicated his life to serving others.  He attacks every day with a high level of enthusiasm to get better each and every day.  You will definitely get why he has been so successful on and off the court during this podcast interview.    Out now on all podcast platforms! #podcast #podcasts #beyondthebuckets #basketball #coach...2024-07-2256 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketAre your insecurities holding back? — Jaemin FrazerOur insecurities can have a massive impact on our lives. They can lead to indecision, anxiety, lack of confidence, and can hold us back from achieving our growth and overall happiness. Jaemin Frazer says insecurities often originate from childhood experiences. You can eradicate the issues by revisiting and re-evaluating childhood experiences to understand and dismantle the negative beliefs formed during those times. Jaemin is a personal developmental coach, founder of The Insecurity Project and author of several books, including his latest, ‘The Self-Permission Method. How to succeed at life without using self discipline.’ MORE INFORMATION 2024-07-0825 minThe Evolution PartnersThe Evolution PartnersE4 | The importance of effective hiring for A Players with Dr Brad SmartBrad Giles interviews Dr. Brad Smart, the founder and CEO of TopGrading Inc. They discuss the TopGrading method for hiring A-players and the benefits it brings to companies.Dr. Smart shares how he came to be passionate about helping companies hire high performers. He explains the definition of A-players and emphasises the importance of spending time on the hiring process to attract top talent. They discuss the importance of reference calls and the benefits of tandem interviewing. They also explore strategies for getting more candidates to apply and the role of applicant tracking systems. 2024-06-3050 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketA business starts with a lawyer by your side — Tracey MylecharaneWhen Chris Ashmore started his business, he saw lawyer Tracey Mylecharane so that all his Ts & Cs and contracts with clients were tailored to him. It’s importance engaging a lawyer early to prevent legal issues down the track. Tracey outlines the three essential documents every small business owner with a website should have, and they need to be tailored to each business to ensure they are effective and compliant. Tracey also shares her business growth strategies, which includes Instagram and her podcast ‘Rise Up in Business’ to market her services. By sharing valuable content and en...2024-06-2426 minFinancial Clarity for LifeFinancial Clarity for LifeAI's Impact on the Medical Sector — Chris Foster-McBrideHealthcare is being revolutionised by the rapid growth of AI technologies, particularly generative AI like ChatGPT. The automation of routine administrative tasks is allowing healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care. That’s according to Chris Foster-McBride, CEO of AI start-up Digital Human Assistants. Chris’s career began in hospital operations and the UK health system before transitioning to data analytics and AI, leading to the founding of three AI startups.  He discusses with Adam McCann, Director at Bartons, the increasing role AI will have in the medical profession.  MORE INFORMATION 'Exp...2024-06-1120 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketAI is your new team member — Dav LippasaarAI in marketing is continually evolving. If you want to stay competitive, you need to keep up with new AI tools and platforms and adapt to changes quickly. That’s according to Dav Lippasaar, founder of Saar Media, voted Victoria’s ‘Most Innovative Digital Marketing Agency’ in 2023. He advises treating AI as a team member to help streamline your business operations and create marketing materials. While AI can handle many tasks, he cautions that certain aspects, like branding, still benefit from human expertise to avoid generic results. MORE INFORMATION If you're ready to take you...2024-06-1019 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketMarketing is everything you do – Chris MelottiMarketing isn’t just something you do when you get around to it. Well, at least it shouldn’t be! Marketing is everything and everywhere that your clients or customers see and hear you. It’s your website, your products, your social media channels, your videos and your podcasts. Marketing is happening all the time, not just when you are “doing it”. That’s according to Chris Melotti, a marketing champion and owner of Melotti Content Media. He says your marketing strategy should align with your business goals (just like your podcast should, too!). Chris outlines the...2024-06-0323 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketHow to build your personal brand – Andrew FordDon’t underestimate the power of authenticity and the impact of personal branding on building trust and connection with clients. Personal branding is crucial for information professionals and those who sell intellectual property. Andrew Ford is a personal brand expert who discusses the importance of personal branding and how it differs from business branding. He explains that there are three brands in any business: personal brand, business brand, and product brands. Andrew shares with me his insights on creating a personal brand website, leveraging social media, and the importance of quality content over qu...2024-05-2726 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketBe in demand, be a published author – Andrew GriffithsAndrew Griffiths wrote his first book 25 years ago. Since then he’s written another 13, including ‘Someone has to be the most expensive, why not make it you?’ Books have opened the door in a big way for Andrew. It’s helped get himself on television and radio, and writing for magazines and newspapers. Because he is a published author, producers and editors see he has the authority and credibility to be a guest or writer. That media exposure has helped catapult his business success: he’s a keynote speaker and he’s worked with some of...2024-05-2024 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketGetting your PR right – Candice GersunHow seriously have you considered using public relations to market yourself? Do you use it at all? Did you know TV and radio producers and newspaper and magazine editors are looking for stories all the time? They’re looking for new angles and for talented people to explain and educate their audiences in an engaging way. It’s not as difficult as you might think. PR specialist Candice Gersun sees PR as an essential component of the marketing mix, working alongside social media, digital marketing, and traditional advertising. She emphasises the importance of newsworthy content and building rela...2024-05-1321 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketThe inside story of recruiting in Japan – Nick MinaJapan is the toughest market in the world to recruit in. The fees are an eye-watering 30-35%. That is, a recruiter receives 30-35% of a candidate’s annual salary if they’ve successfully recruited the candidate to another company. That might sound lucrative – and it is! – but the lack of talent and mobility in the Japan market means that a recruiter may not make a placement for months. Nick Mina is a good mate of mine and former colleague when I was recruiting in Tokyo many years ago. These days, Nick has his own company, Aristos & Mina, speciali...2024-05-0640 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketMastering the power of LinkedIn – Karen TisdellAlmost everyone you know – and most likely your clients – have a profile on LinkedIn. Without doubt, LinkedIn is one of the most important reach tools for B2B, business experts, thought leaders and consultants. Are you getting the most out of the platform? Karen Tisdell is a LinkedIn expert and she gives me her valuable insights on how to use it effectively. And that means providing real value and build relationships on the platform rather than simply promoting yourself. She provides practical tips on generating leads, crafting engaging posts, and using voice notes and videos for...2024-04-2930 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketThe biggest mistake in marketing! – Roy OsingIf you can’t differentiate yourself from others, you ain’t gonna stand out. So how do you that? Well, it’s NOT by claiming you’re number one in the market. Nup, that just won’t cut it anymore, says Roy Osing, former president of Telus, a Canadian telco he took to $1 billion in sales. Instead, he says, you have to be the ONLY one in your market that does what you do. Also, you need to focus on cravings-based marketing rather than needs-based marketing and to target specific customer groups. Plus, Roy highlights the importance of custome...2024-04-2225 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketYour personal brand through the lens – Fi MimsThe way you look in photos says so much about you… whether you like it or not! People make a perception about you in a fraction of a second, so how present yourself on your website, social media and brochures, goes a long way towards building likeability and trust. I asked Fi to be my first guest on Master Your Market. She is not only an awesome photographer – she handled my portfolio of photos – she’s also a terrific personal brand consultant. Fi tells me about the importance of authenticity and connection in personal branding. And she...2024-04-1523 minMaster Your MarketMaster Your MarketA podcast to help you master your marketDo you run your own practice? Are you a thought leader, a business expert, an entrepreneur or business owner? Master Your Market is podcast to equip you with the tools to catapult your authority and reputation, stand out from your competitors, and generate clients. Hello, I'm Chris Ashmore. In this podcast series, I speak with a range of people on the latest trends to build your personal brand, from both experts and from those who have managed to carve out a niche in their own market. I’ll take you on a journey wi...2024-04-1101 minHighland Radio Business MattersHighland Radio Business MattersBusiness Matters, Ep 184: From Malaysia to Donegal, The Medical Skin Clinic – plus Local Enterprise Week On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore pays a visit to the Medical Skin Clinic in Donegal Town. When Malaysian woman Farah Mydin came to Ireland first, little did she think that she would end up living in Donegal and running her own business. Back in 2008, she qualified as a doctor from Trinity College Dublin and then completed her General Practice Vocational Training Scheme in a number of locations in Donegal. Dr Farah Mydin She always had an interest in cosmetic procedures and facial aesthetics and  began practicing medical aesthetics. 2024-02-2841 minHighland Radio Business MattersHighland Radio Business MattersBusiness Matters, Ep 180: Adam Graham – Recharge Recovery Room In this edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Adam Graham of the Recharge Recovery Room which is based in the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. Adam, who has an extensive background in the fitness sector, set up the business last April and it is going from strength to strength. It specialises in ice-baths and compression boots, and there is also a nice hot-tub to relax in after the ice-bath. Adam has had a very positive feedback since opening and spoke with Chris about various aspects of the business. ...2024-01-3140 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenLet’s talk about why you feel you’re not enough – Peter AnthonyPeter Anthony is the co-founder of you’re a nuff, an organisation encouraging young women to have conversations about healthy self-esteem with their peers, their parents and those who care about them. Peter's daughter Belle was the Inspiration for ‘you’re a nuff’ when as a 16-year-old she couldn’t find a reason to live life. Her journey to healthy self-esteem inspired them to share the message – ‘let’s talk about why you feel you are not enough’.  Nuff now sells clothing for people to remember who they are and to start conversations with young women who struggle with healthy self-esteem...2022-12-1320 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenWings to Change – Albana VrioniAlbana is a recognised thought leader in Generative Leadership and business innovation.  She creates transformational change in business performance and generative growth, most notably via digital enablement. She helps game-changers manifest conscious leadership. She is well-suited to bring her change leadership experience to Advisory, PE or VC Growth, and Pre-IPO companies that put value in creating a thriving culture and being game-changers. An ICF, PCC accredited Coach, Albana coaches global leadership teams to instil a thriving culture that propels generative growth – an innovation-based, multiple bottom-lines growth, integrating system awareness and caring for systemic imp...2022-11-0823 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenM is for Menopause – Madhu KapoorMadhu is a British South Asian who founded M for Menopause after her own menopause experience. Its mission is to ensure all employees feel supported to thrive at work during menopause. She previously worked for the Department of Work and Pensions for 23 years with experience in HR and Recruitment but resigned in 2016 due to her menopause. M for Menopause provides employers with bespoke advice on the changes required to best support their employees, understanding the importance of inclusion at work and how menopause can affect women in different ways. In November she is releasing a book Titled ‘It...2022-10-2524 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenBliss beyond the buzz – Janet WhiteJanet White is a registered nurse, author and certified coach. She’s also a devoted grandmother who enjoys warm sunny beaches. She loves sharing her passion for living a happy, healthy alcohol-free lifestyle.  Her story includes a long-term abusive marriage, a bout with cancer, self-esteem and body issues, and grief. Her book ‘Finding Bliss Beyond the Buzz’ tells her story and shares her method for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It highlights how eliminating alcohol helped her to discover her passion and finally learn to be happy with her authentic self – imperfections and all. Today she empowers women and men to be the...2022-09-1319 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenNurture, connect and grow – Dr Elizabeth DavidsonDr. Elizabeth Davidson had been putting together the puzzle of maximizing well-being for her whole life. She's suffered with chronic illness since childhood and this spurred her to search for solutions. Using her blend of brain and nerve expertise, in depth bloodwork knowledge, plant medicine and clairvoyance she connects with people to create well-being in all aspects of life. She lives in Vermont, USA with her teen daughter Elena and she lives to ski.   MORE INFORMATION Dr Elizabeth Davidson https://www.drelizabethdavidson.com/ Dr Ann Moir-Bussy https://a...2022-09-1316 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenThe beauty of reinvention - Anke MiddelmannAnke Middelmann is a German national, but she has spent most of her life abroad - UK, Belgium, US, France - for study, work and professional life.  For most of her life, she considered it impossible to have everything — a lovely family, a happy relationship, a perfect career, beautiful home and no financial worries - all rolled into one and all the time. And so, she spent many years living up to expectations, meeting essential needs and trying the best she could. Life was full of “shoulds”, “needs” and “I would if I coulds”. She finally listene...2022-08-3020 minNot For The AverageNot For The AverageA Podcast About Podcasting with Chris AshmoreChris is one of Australia’s most experienced podcast producers. He has produced podcasts for Office Works, Melbourne Food and Wine, the Australian Government, Magellan, REA Group, and many more. Chris is also co-producer and journalist for Business Essentials Daily, Australia’s #1 daily business podcast. Chris is a podcast judge at the Australian Podcast Awards.As a member of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, he is also a podcast judge of the prestigious Webby Awards. Chris is highly sought after by business coaches, thought leaders, associations, government agencies, and other brands to produce podcasts. In this episode Tren...2022-07-151h 00RACS Post Op PodcastRACS Post Op PodcastDoctors breaking world records for melanoma awarenessDespite decades of media campaigns, more work still needs to be done to raise the awareness and treatment of skin cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia – two countries with the highest rates of melanoma in the world. To help fight the disease, ten doctors have committed to reclaim their world record of rowing for 60 hours in Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital foyer from the 22nd to the 24th of June. Their ‘A Million Metres for Melanoma’ team set the world record in 2016, while raising funds melanoma. Charity founder, orthopaedic surgeon and RACS Fellow Dr Chris Conyard, discusses the reasons...2022-06-2007 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp40 Find your own version of greatness – Dawn BatesDawn Bates is an international bestselling author multiple times on five continents. She specialises in developing authorities who wish to give a voice to the voiceless, working with them to create brand expansion strategies through activism, authorship and business. With social justice and human rights underpinning everything she does, including her study with the University of Oxford where she’s working towards her PhD, you can guarantee her books are powerful. Dawn brings together the multi-faceted aspects of the world we live in, delivering mic dropping inspiration, motivation and awakening. Her work captures life around the...2022-05-1720 minDing Dong Darkness TimeDing Dong Darkness Time7: Visiting the Ashmore Estates AsylumIn this bonus episode that was originally intended to be part of Haunting Architecture, Allison and Chris talk about their adventure in the sweltering summer of 2006, when they visited the once abandoned mental health facility known as Ashmore Estates in central Illinois. Nowadays, it is very much not abandoned and serves as a beacon for budding paranormal researchers, but on the day they explored the place, it was little more than a debris-filled husk of its former self. In other words, they got in there before it was cool!Listen and learn more about their crazy little...2022-04-1351 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp39 It matters what you tell yourself – Kelly-Anne CummingsKelly-Anne Cummings is a highly experienced Life Coach with over a decade of industry experience. She is the go-to person if you are wanting tools and strategies to strengthen your mind both in the home and in the workplace. Her unique toolkit has now become a much sort after wellness program also by small to medium family run businesses who are looking for a more personalized approach to motivating and encouraging their staff. Kelly-Anne is a coach that cares about you, your family and your business. Kelly-Anne Cummings' World Life Balance Academy:https://www.wlba.com...2022-04-0521 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp38 Being happy with one’s own innate self – Pia AnticoAt 49, Pia Antico survived three near deaths, two abusive marriages, and a major head injury. Her mission is to help single, empty nester businesswomen over 40 to effortlessly get past their darkest moments by tapping into their innate wellbeing.  So that they can shine the light of their radiant, joyful wisdom and step into their dreamed of future. Pia wants single empty nester women over 40 to know in their bones that their past doesn't predict their future and now is the time to dream big. Pia Antico is Founder of Essential Awakening Mentoring, a Crone Life J...2022-03-2219 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp37 A journey to discover her family – Kathy DonaldsonAnn’s guest this episode is Kathy Donaldson, who discusses the events which led her to search for her birth parents. And they talk about the wisdom she has gained to guide others in this time of her Kathy’s life. Kathy Donaldson is a qualified counsellor, mindset coach, teacher, trainer, and author. With more than 25 years’ experience, Kathy has assisted clients gain an understanding of themselves, and how our thinking and feeling influences behaviours in positive and negative ways. In addition to working with organisations as a clinician and trainer, Kathy also provides individual profes...2022-03-0821 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp36 Healing with Art TherapyKaren Ceccon is a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association and is highly experienced in the use of Art Therapy as a mode of healing in all those she works with. Karen lives in a small regional Victorian town  -  Ararat where she has her own counselling centre which is fully accessible to all, and she is also a fully registered NDIS provider, able to work with people who have a variety of disabilities. Karen is mum of two beautiful children who both have autism and having worked hard to find solutions for them she has ga...2022-02-2119 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp35 Shift your thoughts and actions – Marcy McDonaldMarcy McDonald is the daughter of a genius father and a schizophrenic but loving mother, so she started life with an unusual gene pool. She’s worked at a 6-figure corporate job, and she’s hauled pounds of avocados on her back. She’s dined in 5-star restaurants in Paris, and she’s lived on beans and rice. She’s lived in a house worth more than half a million dollars, and she’s lived out of her car. She’s had ups and downs and everything in between on life’s journey. She believes that if she was able to learn ho...2022-02-0119 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp34 Breakup to breakthroughDr Ann Moir-Bussy welcomes back Leanne Kanzler, a psychologist and a coach who supports men and women who have or are experiencing divorce. Leanne enables them to find new passion, release their fears and create lasting change.   MORE INFORMATION Leanne Kanzlerhttps://leannekanzler.com/ leanne@leannekanzler.com    Dr Ann Moir-Bussyhttps://annmoirbussy.com/  Dr Ann Moir-Bussy’s ‘Fabulous 50s and More’ Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/Fabulous-50s-and-More-615111555669425/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-11-2321 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp33 Accepting and embracing menopause – Lesley TaitLesley Tait helps corporate women between 40-50 struggling with menopause symptoms resulting in loss of confidence, self-esteem & performance issues because of which life & career goals are getting derailed. Contact Lesley: https://hersupremeself.com/ Dr Ann Moir-Bussy: https://annmoirbussy.com/ Dr Ann Moir-Bussy’s ‘Fabulous 50s and More’ Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/Fabulous-50s-and-More-615111555669425/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-11-0923 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp32 Helping women embrace their intuition – Susan AgyareSusan Adzagba Gavua Agyare was born in Ghana, West Africa and she came to study at the University of Queensland in 1995. She came from a very spiritual family. Both of her paternal and maternal grandfathers were heads of churches. Her maternal grandfather performed healings and she grew up around that. From a very young age, she knew she had some special assignment to do but wasn’t sure about what it was. She studied counselling and around the age of 40, she knew there was a lot more to do. That’s how she found Ann Moir-Bussy who introduced her to t...2021-10-2620 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp31 You choose how you respond – Ria StoryLike many, Ria faced adversity in life. Ria was sexually abused by her father from ages 12 - 19, forced to play the role of his wife, and even shared with other men. Desperate to escape, she left home at 19 without a job, a car, or even a high school diploma.  Today, Ria is a motivational leadership speaker, certified trainer, TEDx Speaker, and author of 13 books. Ria shares powerful leadership principles and tools of transformation from her journey to equip and empower women, helping them increase influence, develop leadership, and maximize results.   Ria Storyhttps://riastory.co...2021-10-1218 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp30 Rethinking life – Diane EbsworthDiane Ebsworth first trained in nursing, and in 2015 changed to counselling in her mid-life. She explains to Dr Ann Moir-Bussy what it was like to transition to the next stage of life and shift career, while dealing with grief. Diane Ebsworthdiane.ebsworth@bigpond.com   Dr Ann Moir-Bussyhttps://annmoirbussy.com/   Dr Ann Moir-Bussy’s ‘Fabulous 50s and More’ Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/Fabulous-50s-and-More-615111555669425/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-09-2821 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp29 Thriving through menopause – Clarissa KristjanssonClarissa Kristjansson is an internationally recognised Midlife and Menopause coach & mentor who helps women reinvent midlife by come into a greater awareness of themselves, shifting their mindset, building resilience, and implementing profound compassionate change in their lives. So that they become that woman who lights up the room, confident and energized. Clarissa has 28 years’ experience working in consumer understanding in multi-national FMCG and she has had 7 years’ experience working with neuroscience, mindfulness, compassion and health coaching supporting women on their menopause journey. She is a speaker, author of international best seller The Mindful Menopause and the...2021-09-1420 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp28 Finding the inner wisdom – Urvina ShahUrvina Shah has worked as a therapeutic radiographer since the 90s. Her personal journey as a mother of 3, one with special needs, has given her a different perspective, and helped her to create an environment at work and at home to support, develop and enable change for the better. https://ukanachievepurposefulcareer.com/ Email Urvina: hello@ukan-coaching.co.uk Dr Ann Moir-Bussyhttps://annmoirbussy.com/ Dr Ann Moir-Bussy’s ‘Fabulous 50s and More’ Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/Fabulous-50s-and-More-615111555669425/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-08-3122 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp27 Activation for healthy longevity – Margie HareMargie Hare is co-founder of Team Activate Distributors, one of the biggest entrepreneurial teams in Australia helping people to take charge of their health naturally and building a legacy business for their families. For a complimentary health consultation, click this link:https://calendly.com/margiehare18/margie-consultation www.naturehealth.com.au   Dr Ann Moir-Bussyhttps://annmoirbussy.com/ Dr Ann Moir-Bussy’s ‘Fabulous 50s and More’ Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/Fabulous-50s-and-More-615111555669425/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-08-1720 minThird Saturday in OctoberThird Saturday in OctoberTSIO 2114 - Vanderbilt SEC Media Days 2021This week, on the Third Saturday in October show we continue and wrap up our look at each SEC team, and what was discussed at SEC Media Days in Hoover Alabama. Bradley will be focusing on the SEC East, and Chris will be tackling the SEC West. Today, Bradley rounds out the SEC East talking about what Coach Clark Lea and student-athletes Bradley Ashmore and Daevion Davis said at SEC Media Days. We at TSIO would love to hear your thoughts and opinions from the episode. Chat with us about any and all things SEC...2021-08-1107 minThird Saturday in OctoberThird Saturday in OctoberTSIO 2114 - Vanderbilt SEC Media Days 2021This week, on the Third Saturday in October show we continue and wrap up our look at each SEC team, and what was discussed at SEC Media Days in Hoover Alabama. Bradley will be focusing on the SEC East, and Chris will be tackling the SEC West. Today, Bradley rounds out the SEC East talking about what Coach Clark Lea and student-athletes Bradley Ashmore and Daevion Davis said at SEC Media Days. We at TSIO would love to hear your thoughts and opinions from the episode. Chat with us about any and all things SEC...2021-08-1107 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp26 Inner wisdom – Dr Sridevi KalidindiDr Ann Moir-Bussy chats with Dr Sridevi Kalidindi CBE, consultant psychiatrist and leadership coach in London. She is also a visiting senior lecturer at the institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience. Dr Kalidindi helps women, as they grow older, to tap into and develop their own inner wisdom. Live Well Mastermindhttps://livewellmastermind.com/ Email Dr Sri Kalidindi: sri@livewellmastermind.com   Dr Ann Moir-Bussyhttps://annmoirbussy.com/ Dr Ann Moir-Bussy’s ‘Fabulous 50s and More’ Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/Fabulous-50s-and-More-615111555669425/See omnystu...2021-08-0318 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp25 Emotional resilience – Lisa Lukretia FischerDr Ann Moir Bussy talks with professional coach, Lisa Lukretia Fischer, who helps female entrepreneurs overcome their crippling self-doubts to grow themselves and their businesses.   Lisa Lukretia Fischerhttps://lisalukretiafischer.com/  To book in a call with Lisa, click on this linkhttps://lisalukretiafischer.com/book-in-a-call/   Dr Ann Moir-Bussyhttps://annmoirbussy.com/ Dr Ann Moir-Bussy’s ‘Fabulous 50s and More’ Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/Fabulous-50s-and-More-615111555669425/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-07-2018 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp24 Flourish – Barbora JedlovskaBarbora Jedlovska is master mindset coach, manifestation coach and expert, and big dreamer who is on a mission to help others to flourish and reach their full potential. Barbora Jedlovska https://flourishwithb.com/ Dr Ann Moir-Bussy https://annmoirbussy.com/ Dr Ann Moir-Bussy’s ‘Fabulous 50s and More’ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Fabulous-50s-and-More-615111555669425/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-07-0622 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp23 Regaining control of life after divorce – Leanne KanzlerLeanne Kanzler is a psychologist and a coach who supports men and women who have or are experiencing divorce. She enables them to find new passion, release their fears and create lasting change.   MORE INFORMATION Leanne Kanzler https://leannekanzler.com/ leanne@reconnectwellness.com.au   Dr Ann Moir-Bussy https://annmoirbussy.com/ Dr Ann Moir-Bussy’s ‘Fabulous 50s and More’ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Fabulous-50s-and-More-615111555669425/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-06-2217 minTea with the QueenTea with the QueenThe art and craft of podcasting – Chris AshmoreSince the very first episode of Tea with the Queen, today’s guest has been the guru behind the podcast. Chris Ashmore has spent more than a decade producing spoken-word audio programs and today is one of Australia’s leading podcast producers. His work includes podcasts for Officeworks, the Australian Government, the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Chartered Accountants Australia and NZ. That’s to name just a few! He’s also a judge at the Australian Podcast Awards and international Webby Awards. He explains to Emma McQueen what makes a good p...2021-06-1032 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp22 The equine effect – Deb PaceDeb Pace is a coach and consultant who takes her clients to a new level of thinking. raising standards both personally and professionally by bringing them to work with her horses. In her equine effect program she creates leadership and training within a team environment enabling cultural changes by building better relationships. Deb also works with individual clients.   MORE INFORMATION Deb Pace www.equineeffect.com Dr Ann Moir-Bussy https://annmoirbussy.com/  Dr Ann Moir-Bussy’s ‘Fabulous 50s and More’ Facebook page: https://www.facebook...2021-06-0818 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp21 Seeking clarity – Dee CoxonDee Coxon is a wonderful woman from northern England, who in her 50s has taken the transition into the afternoon of life. She shares with Dr Ann Moir-Bussy her own experiences as she came into the journey and the challenges she faced. She shares what she feels are the key ingredients that women need to embark on the journey and the possibilities that are there. MORE INFORMATION Dee Coxon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deecoxon/ Website: https://menocourse.com/ Email: hello@menocourse.com   Dr A...2021-05-2520 minRACS Post Op PodcastRACS Post Op Podcast2021 Australian Budget – A big spenderThe much-anticipated Federal Budget delivered by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg last week was certainly a big-spending one, particularly in relation to aged-care and mental health. For commentary, we turn to Michael Waycott, Director of The Bongiorno Group, who guides Chris Ashmore through the major take-outs for surgeons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-05-1812 minNAB Business FitNAB Business FitChris Ashmore - The Power of Words and 3 Ingredients to Creating a Great PodcastChris Ashmore is a Senior Producer at SoundCartel and is an acclaimed judge at the Australian Podcast Awards and The Webby Awards. For over 10 years Chris has produced interview-style audio programs and podcasts for some of Australia's best-known brands including Australia Post, Officeworks, REA Group, the Australian Government, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, the Olive Wellness Institute and Melbourne Food & Wine Festival. If you’ve ever thought about creating your own podcast – this episode is for you as we delve deeper into all things that either makes or breaks a podcast series. You can find...2021-05-051h 27NAB Business FitNAB Business Fit23. Chris Ashmore - The Power of Words and 3 Ingredients to Creating a Great PodcastChris Ashmore is a Senior Producer at SoundCartel and is an acclaimed judge at the Australian Podcast Awards and The Webby Awards. For over 10 years Chris has produced interview-style audio programs and podcasts for some of Australia's best-known brands including Australia Post, Officeworks, REA Group, the Australian Government, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, the Olive Wellness Institute and Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.If you’ve ever thought about creating your own podcast – this episode is for you as we delve deeper into all things that either makes or breaks a podcast series.You can find Chris at S...2021-05-051h 27RACS Post Op PodcastRACS Post Op PodcastTransitioning from plastic surgeon to sculpture artistAfter 30 years as a plastic surgeon, Chris Edwards transitioned smoothly into a career as a sculptor. Chris is a former president of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, who initially chose plastic surgery all those years ago because of his interest in art. He says learning and practicing art has improved his powers of observation. Chris firmly believes studying art or photography helps elevate the skills of a plastic surgeon. Chris’s artwork will appear on the virtual gallery at this year’s RACS Annual Scientific Congress in May. Also, as part of the Cong...2021-05-0521 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp20 Health and wellness for the over 50s – KwaviBased in Atlanta, Florida, Kwavi Agbeyegbe has devoted herself to health & wellness and weight loss strategies for over 30 years. Kwavi’s a certified weight loss coach, a life coach and an international speaker. She specialises in helping women over 50 manage their health, mindset and waistline. MORE INFORMATION Kwavi Agbeyegbe https://www.kwavi.com/ Dr Ann Moir-Bussy https://annmoirbussy.com/ Dr Ann Moir-Bussy’s ‘Fabulous 50s and More’ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Fabulous-50s-and-More-615111555669425/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati2021-04-2718 minAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenAlchemy in the mid-life kitchenEp19 A journey to the mid-life – with Samantha TouchaisSamantha Touchais is a business and mindset coach and best-selling author. Samantha helps busy women seeking change to create a safe and secure path to launching their dream business and provide them with the tools to make it a success. Samantha discusses with Dr Ann Moir-Bussy the preparation of her own journey as an alchemist in the mid-life kitchen. MORE INFORMATION Samantha Touchaishttps://www.samanthatouchais.com/ Dr Ann Moir-Bussyhttps://annmoirbussy.com/ Dr Ann Moir-Bussy’s ‘Fabulous 50s and More’ Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/Fab...2021-04-1318 minBeyond the Buckets Show with Chris McSwainBeyond the Buckets Show with Chris McSwain#76. Craig Ashmore - Head Coach Newark Memorial High School#76. Craig Ashmore - Head Coach Newark Memorial High SchoolCraig Ashmore is the Head Coach at Newark Memorial High School.  Craig has amassed over 600 career wins, 15 league titles, 4 section titles, 4 NorCal Runner Up’s and 2 NorCal Championships in his 30 year coaching career.  Craig is a dedicated father, husband, teacher and coach that has dedicated his life to serving others.  He attacks every day with a high level of enthusiasm to get better each and every day.  You will definitely get why he has been so successful on and off the court during...2021-04-0556 min