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WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Summer Series Gems (January-Febuary) (2023)Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcastI am Luke, one of the producers for the show. As a producer I live my work and helping Deborah and our team share so many wonderful stories.From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered.With spring just around the corner, we wanted to highlight some amazing moments of the podcast from January and February.This Episode FeaturesRita Reichman: Australian born pianist began her performance career as a 3 year old child prod...2023-03-2044 minWHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Summer Series Gems (November/December)Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcastI am Luke, one of the producers for the show. As a producer I live my work and helping Deborah and our team share so many wonderful stories.From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered.With spring just around the corner, we wanted to highlight some amazing moments of the podcast from November to December....Kim Krejus is the Director of 16th Street Actors studio has brought some of the world's most reno...2022-12-2653 minWHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Performer Gems (2022)Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcastI am Luke, one of the producers for the show. As a producer I love our work and helping Deborah and our team share so many wonderful stories.From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered.In this episode, we are doing something special. As the end of the year is fastly approaching, we thought that we would highlight and showcase some of our favourite performers's from earlier in the year...Featured with in this episode are:2022-12-0341 minWHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Writer's Gems (2022)Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcastI am Luke, one of the producers for the show. As a producer I live my work and helping Deborah and our team share so many wonderful stories.From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered.In this episode, we are doing something special. As the end of the year is fastly approaching, we thought that we would highlight and showcase some of our favourite writer's from earlier in the year...Featured with in this episode are:...2022-11-2156 minWHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Artist Gems (2022)Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcastI am Luke, one of the producers for the show. As a producer I live my work and helping Deborah and our team share so many wonderful stories.From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered.In this episode, we are doing something special. As the end of the year is fastly approaching, we thought that we would highlight and showcase some of our favourite artists from earlier in the year...Featured with in this episode are:...2022-11-0746 minWHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Spring Series Gems (October)Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcastI am Luke, one of the producers for the show. As a producer I live my work and helping Deborah and our team share so many wonderful stories.From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered.In this episode, we are highlighting some of our favorite moments from this past October...Featured with in this episode are:Peter & Suparna Cooper: Peter Cooper from Cooper Investors is one of Australia’s most highly...2022-10-3144 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Lisa Bolte (Australian Ballet)Lisa BolteWho hasn’t swooned watching ballets Swan Lake and recently I saw Romeo and Juliet so breathtaking .. now featuring on at The Australian Ballet at The Vic Arts Centre.Lisa Bolte is one of those rare talented people who’s life as a Principal Ballet dancer has taken her across the globe.Mesmerising audiences with her stunning and elegant performances she is truly a national treasure.She danced with The Australian Ballet Company, 1986-2002, 2005-2007 and was promoted to Principal Artist by t...2022-10-2437 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Natassia Nicolao (Conserving Beauty)If you ever thought about the daily use of makeup wipes and their impact on the environment then get ready … each wipe takes 100 years to dissolve in landfill!That alone is enough to inspire groundbreaking science based wellness guru Natassia who founded Conserving Beauty, Australia's first water-responsible beauty brand, in 2021. Inspired by her belief that waterless formulas could offer more – both for us and the planet – Natassia set out to create a range of pure, potent beauty products that were completely free from water, to boost efficacy, protect our planet and positively impact the community. Without...2022-10-1733 minWHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Spring Series Gems (September) (2022)Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcastI am Luke, one of the producers for the show. As a producer I live my work and helping Deborah and our team share so many wonderful stories.From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered.In this episode, we are highlighting some of our favorite moments from this past September...Featured with in this episode are:Nikki Gemmell: A best-selling author of thirteen novels and four works of non-fiction. Her first renowned work...2022-10-0347 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Barbara KamlerBarbara Kamler Author Love, regardless—the second collection from Melbourne-based author poet Barbara Kamler—is an enthralling gallery of poetic portraits celebrating love that endures. It features a unique mode of storytelling, whereby interviews with fourteen couples are poetically crafted into rhythmic, syllabic verse. For each couple, each poem explores the intimacy of first connecting and the various complications negotiated along the way – crushing pressures of sexual or racial norms, the challenge of chronic illness or disparate...2022-09-2737 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Nigel FeatherstoneNigel Featherstone“The day after I tried to kill my mother, I tossed some clothes, a pair of hiking boots, a baseball cap and a few toiletries into my backpack, and left at dawn.”Patrick has always considered himself a good son. Willing to live his life to please his parents, his sense of duty paramount to his own desires and dreams. But as his mother’s health continues to deteriorate and his siblings remain absent, he finds the ties that bind him to his mother begin to chafe. After an argument leads to a v...2022-09-2036 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Nikki GemmellNikki Gemmell is the best-selling author of thirteen novels and four works of non-fiction. They have been translated into 22 languages. Her distinctive writing has gained her critical acclaim in France, where she’s been described as a “female Jack Kerouac“. The French literary magazine Lire has included her in a list of what it called the fifty most important writers in the world – those it believes will have a significant influence on the literature of the 21st century. Her first renowned work is the 2003 novel The Bride Stripped Bare, an explicit exploration of female sexuality...2022-09-1350 minWHAT I'VE LEARNTWelcome To Spring (2022)Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcastI am Luke, one of the producers for the show. As a producer I live my work and helping Deborah and our team share so many wonderful stories.From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered.With spring just around the corner, we wanted to highlight some amazing moments of the podcast from June to August... Featured with in this episode are:Jack Delosa: He is a 5X AFR Young Rich Lister, 2X best...2022-09-0644 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Jack DelosaJack Delosa builds businesses.He is a 5X AFR Young Rich Lister, 2X best-selling author and the founder of Australia’s largest business coaching and training provider for entrepreneurs, The Entourage, which has a community of 650,000 members.Since 2010, The Entourage has helped their members add over $2 billion in value to their businesses.Under his leadership, The Entourage has been awarded the 4th Best Place to Work in Australia, and the Top 50 in Australasia, by Best Places To Work.Jack is also a high-profile investor, having invested into companies spanning bi...2022-08-1944 minWHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Winter Series Gems (July) (2022)Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcastI am Luke, one of the producers for the show. As a producer I live my work and helping Deborah and our team share so many wonderful stories.From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered.In this episode, we are highlighting some of our favorite moments from this past July...Featured with in this episode are:Madonna King: An Australian journalist, author and media commentator. Author of 'L Platers: How to sup...2022-08-0249 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Dr Peter DannAustralia’s State of the Environment Report was finally released recently – and its findings are a staggering picture of loss and devastationBut there are those heroes who have devoted their time to improving and protecting our wildlife.“I’ve met people who don’t like Christmas and cats and babies,” says Peter Dann. “But I’ve never met someone who doesn’t like penguins.”An environmental trailblaiser Dann estimates he has watched the penguins come ashore at Phillip Island more than 1000 times, and has been fascinated every single time.Renowned zoologist D...2022-07-2626 minWHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Winter Series Gems (June) (2022)Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcastI am Luke, one of the producers for the show. As a producer I live my work and helping Deborah and our team share so many wonderful stories.From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered.In this episode, we are highlighting some of our favorite moments from this past June...Featured with in this episode are:Dr Maree Bilandzic: A senior research officer at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne. Focu...2022-07-1943 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Daniel JaimeI created BaiLa as a result of a drastic change in my life, coming from the other side of the world with no expectations, no safety net, no English or people who could help me find my way on this side of the planet.BaiLa became the only way I could communicate with people and express my passion, personality and the best way to share what I love most Dance & Fitness!!Coming to a foreign country wanting to succeed was one of the biggest challenges of my life, often people say “it’s all too hard...2022-07-1226 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Madonna KingMadonna KingAuthor of 'L Platers: How to support your teen daughter on the road to adulthood.'Madonna King is an Australian journalist, author and media commentator.From 2006 until 2011, King presented Mornings on ABC Radio Brisbane.As an author, King has published several books, including the biographies of notable Australians Ian Frazer, Joe Hockey. She has also co-authored a book about the Bali Nine.In 2018, Queensland premier Anastacia Palaszczuk appointed King as chairwoman of t...2022-07-0529 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Darcy SpinksIn an era of #metoo #inclusivity and #diversity the notion of beauty within and without is changing .. yet the beauty pageant world is alive and well with more than 4 million followers on the miss universe Instagram. It’s interesting to explore the powerful platform it is advocating to support female empowerment and development in 2022 with the Dawn of a new era.Who better to give us an insight than one of the recent, Winners of the Victorian Miss Universe pageant Darcy Spinks who is competing for the title of Miss Universe Australia 2022.She gr...2022-06-2827 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Dr. Niki VincentDr Niki Vincent was appointed as Victoria’s first Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner in September 2020. She is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Gender Equality Act 2020 and plays a key leadership role in promoting gender equality in the Victorian community and workplaces.Dr Vincent has a wealth of experience in gender equality and organisational leadership. This includes serving as the South Australian Commissioner for Equal Opportunity from 2016-2020.In addition, Niki is an active ambassador for Time for Kids – a respite foster care organisation – and sits on the bo...2022-06-2137 minWHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Autumn Series Gems (May) (2022)Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcastI am Luke, one of the producers for the show. As a producer I live my work and helping Deborah and our team share so many wonderful stories.From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered.In this episode, we are highlighting some of our favorite moments from this past April...Featured with in this episode are:Sue Blashki (Repost) : Mother of four, wife, barrister, magistrate, and now a mediator Sue has been a role...2022-06-1442 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Dr. Maree BilandzicDr Maree Bilandzic is a senior research officer at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne.She has dedicated her career to Ovarian cancer research and has a strong focus on the most significant challenges to cancer management chemoresistance and metastatic disease.Ovarian cancer is an important yet underfunded and understudied area of women’s health.Ovarian cancer survival rates have remained dramatically low despite the great progress we have made with other cancers and unfortunately, treatment for recurrent ovarian cancer is focused on symptom palliation.Her team at the Hu...2022-06-0732 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Ling AngFilmmaker, Ling Ang, has been documenting her dreams through written records across the span of three years. Combining journals with her photographs from the conscious world, she brings to life these personal subconscious narratives. Familiar landmarks turn into the locations of a sci-fi fantasy. Recurring themes revolving around her childhood, relationships, hedonism and the afterlife. A visual artist with over ten years of experience across a diverse array of international productions. The work is rooted in a documentary language, exploring contemporary issues with a strong narrative format. Ling has kept a written archive of...2022-05-3126 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Lahra CareyI’ve known Lahra a fellow journalist since we both anxiously walked through the gates to a journalism Cadetship exam. We were in our 20s eager and determined to score one of the minimal spots on the competitive Cadetship ladder. We both walked nervously and sat the grueling exam - fortunately we were both successful !Lahra headed to the ABC and I began a Herald Sun cadetship and then became a Melbourne Age reporter - the rest is history.Time would see us working together in later years when Lahra too...2022-05-2444 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Dr. Katie AllenWhat makes a a super intelligent doctor And Professor with a stellar career In Medicine and academia, and a wife and mother of four immerse herself in the complex often tough fray of politics?Having dedicated her life to the well being of others and navigated pivotal roles in public health including as a paediatrician at the Royal Children’s Hospital for 28 years, she is now at the proverbial hustings united in her mission working closely with treasurer Josh Frydenberg and the Liberals on the election battleground - as the power of the independents looms large to ch...2022-05-1741 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Sue Blashki (Repost)Today I have a very special guest joining me on the podcast. Sue Blashki my beautiful mother. As Mothers Day is around the corner we’ve joined forces to tell her story and capture her legacy and wisdom in honor of mothers across the world.Mother of four, wife, barrister, magistrate, and now a mediator Sue has been a role model for many - friends some of who went into law inspired by Sue, her children and grandchildren, and of course me!Life has not always been easy for Sue suffering an illness tha...2022-05-0855 minWHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Autumn Series Gems (April) (2022)Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcastI am Luke, one of the producers for the show. As a producer I live my work and helping Deborah and our team share so many wonderful stories.From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered.In this episode, we are highlighting some of our favorite moments from this past April...Featured with in this episode are:Brendon Gale played 244 games in the (‘AFL”) with the Richmond Football Club from 1990 to 2001. Futher practicing law with King...2022-05-0338 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Natalie KingProfessor Natalie King OAM is an Australian arts leader, cultural producer and curator with more than two decades of experience in international and Australian contemporary art and visual culture.Natalie is in full swing right now curating at the 2022 Venice Biennale featuring an extraordinary artist who she has worked tirelessly with to showcase to the world Yuki Kihara.Small island ecologies, climate change, queer rights, Gauguin’s gaze, intersectionality and decolonization; these are just some of the topics explored by award-winning interdisciplinary artist Yuki Kihara.2022-04-1939 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Brendon GaleIn a professional athletic career spanning 12 years, Brendon played 244 games in the (‘AFL”) with the Richmond Football Club from 1990 to 2001.Upon retirement from professional football, Brendon practiced law with King Wood Mallesons in the Banking & Finance practice.In January 2005, Brendon was appointed CEO of the AFL Players Association where he was responsible for representing the collective industrial interests of all AFL players.Brendon returned to Richmond as CEO in August 2009. As CEO, Brendon leads a diverse team of over 150 people, a budget of approx. $90 mill...2022-04-1237 minWHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Summer Series Gems (March) (2022)Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve Learnt podcastI am Luke, one of the producers for the show. As a producer I live my work and helping Deborah and our team share so many wonderful stories.From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered.In this episode, we are highlighting some of our favourite moments from this past March..Featured with in this episode are:Janice Breen Burns is a highly respected fashion journalist, editor and features writer of more than 30 years expe...2022-03-2842 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Dr. Lynne BurmeisterConceiving a baby can be easy for some and a roller coaster for others. The struggle is real and having the right support and guidance through the often challenging journey is critical.“Family is important to me so I want to do my best to help others succeed in their dreams to become parents. I have over 20 years experience in helping people achieve pregnancy. I specialise in all aspects of female and male fertility."Dr Lynn Burmeisterowner and Medical Director at No. 1 Fertility says her goal is...2022-03-1447 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Lisa HuntByron Bay based Soul singer Lisa Hunt has performed with Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, James Brown, Joe Cocker, Miles Davis, Macy Gray, Tina Turner, Bryan May, and the cranberries Dolores O'Riordan.Hunt achieved fame and relative success in Italy, where she has been credited as "one of the most incredible voices of the past years.”In Italy, she is said to have performed one of the most intense interpretations of John Lennons "Imagine".Lisa began singing in that great African American tradition, the gospel church, which la...2022-03-0731 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Janice Breen Burns (2022)Janice Breen Burns is a highly respected fashion journalist, editor and features writer of more than 30 years experience in metro daily newspapers and more recently, digital media.Voxfrock.com.au is her digital blogzine based on the variety of content and style of newspaper fashion pages.Renowned for her industry knowledge and witty, realistic insights into the role of fashion in everyday life. She is a frequent contributor to workshops and seminars, industry panels, radio and television reports relevant to fashion and its culture....2022-02-2839 minWHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Summer Series Gems (January-Febuary) (2022)Hi, Welcome to the What I’ve learnt podcastI am Luke, one of the producers for the show. As a producer I live my work and helping Deborah and our team share so many wonderful stories.From food to fashion and art to music we’ve got you covered.This week we have brought you a little treat. We have had some amazing guests for 2022 and in this episode, we are highlighting some of our favourite moments. Featured with in this episode are Samantha Gowing: An a...2022-02-2136 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Marie Ryder“Each of us has many stories to tell. Stories of success. Stories of disappointment. Stories of love and stories of loss. Tell me your story, allow me to sketch and paint it. Then give it prominence so that you can use the art to share your story with others.”Marie Ryder, Arrernte Artist in Alice Springs has a unique talent.Australian Indigenous art is the oldest ongoing art tradition in the world, with ancient rock carvings dating back more than 30,000 years. Today, the quality and variety of authentic Australian Indigenous art re...2022-02-0723 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Nigel BarkerNigel Barker is an internationally renowned photographer and entrepreneur who opened his New York studio in 1996. He served 17 seasons as photographer and judge on the hit TV show, America’s Next Top Model, which airs in over 140 countries, and hosted Oxygen Network’s modelling competition series, The Face, starring alongside Naomi Campbell. Barker also created the VH1 Reality show The Shot, His latest hit show Top Photographer premiered to rave reviews and a second season is in the works. Barker’s presence in the fashi...2022-01-3148 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Sarah AndrewsOn a dark night sailing across the Pacific Ocean, Sarah Andrews’ story took a dramatic turn. A harrowing storm caught up with her, sunk the boat she called home and left her stranded and alone in Mexico with no money, no passport, and only the wet clothes on her back.After losing everything she owned on that fateful night at sea, Sarah would spend several years trying to find ways to replace both her beloved boat and the incomparable feeling of being one with the water. When she eventually spotted an ad for a ru...2022-01-2445 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Samantha GowingSam Gowing put food as medicine on the map in Australia by using her unique blend of nutrition, fine dining and business expertise. Before it was the zeitgeist to heal through food Sam worked for nearly 20 years with people all over the world on improving their health and wellbeing as Australia’s leading spa chef and an award-winning clinical nutritionist. She is renowned for her nutritional wisdom – and for being a powerful influencer among healthy lifestyle audiences. Her Byron Bay Cooking School and global wellness company Gowings Food Health Wealth create culina...2022-01-1728 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Gabriel Chenkov-Shaw (Nine To Five Fitness)Gabriel Chenkov - ShawTesting testosterone, a fierce focus on fitness and exploring the impact of partying too hard on your health are just some of the themes the successful nine to five fitness guru Gabriel and his team focus on.Social media savvy they podcast, train and inspire others to stay fit using science based fitness strategies and have fun while doing it !Deborah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what.ive.learnt/Mind, Film and Publishing: https://www.mindfilmandpublishing.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts...2022-01-1026 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Melissa LaBozettaMelissa LaBozzetta, an Italian-Australian artist based in Melbourne, a Global Ambassador for the Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVPF) supporting unique educational programs to prevent and reduce violence around the world she’s in very good company.Joining other fellow Non-Violence Ambassadors for Peace: Yoko Ono, Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Ringo Starr, Lionel Messi, Patrizia Gucci, Oona Chaplin and many others artist Melissa Labozetta is a passionate advocate, creator and mother of three who’s art is sold around the world.As a Non-Violence Ambassador Melissa has designed her own Knotted Gun sculpture, originally created by Swedish arti...2022-01-0332 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Dani ValentDani Valent is one of Australia’s most respected food communicators. She is a long time freelance journalist and restaurant critic, award-winning cookbook author, host of the popular Dirty Linen hospitality podcast.Her business card says: writer, eater, traveller and cook, and if you could sum up Dani’s ethos in a phrase, it would be "connecting people through great food experiences”.In 2020, Dani worked with chef Ben Shewry to support temporary visa holders through the pandemic via the Attica Soup Project.A hospitality advoca...2021-12-2729 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Lillian Ahenkan (Flex Mami)Ghanaian-Australian Lillian (aka Flex Mami) is a multidisciplinary millennial making waves in the Australian entertainment industry. Entrepreneur, Author of the book “The Success Experiment” DJ, TV Presenter for MTV a Model and has also lent her hosting skills to the likes of Vodafone, VICE and MECCA, Samsung and Bumble.A Social Commentator, Media Influencer, and Podcaster Guesting on “Overshare” with Mamamia , She’s Passionate about conversations surrounding identity, intersectionality and mental health to mainstream environments, she’s the CEO and Founder of conversation card game ReFlex - but We’ll get to that !Her aim is to en...2021-12-2031 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Jess KingJess king is a self described Curve Model and uses her platform to share body positivity. She’s funny, inspiring and proud of her curves wearing them with honour and humour and is thankfully part of a new generation of women and girls being real and authentic owning their natural beauty and showing it.Jess has been open about having suffered eating disorders in the past and having crippling anxiety.But she Uses Instagram as a power tool to share both modelling photos, funny videos and moving content.Her focus is self acceptance bo...2021-12-1325 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Layne Beachley‘Lock up Layne’s surfboard, it’s a distraction from her studies. It’ll amount to nothing.’ Well that’s what Her school report card said.The 8-time surfing world champion reflects on advice she didn’t take.Widely regarded as one of the most successful surfers in history she’s the only surfer male or female to claim 6 consecutive world titles.Champion of surfing, giving back, growth, authenticity and well being the legendary Australian surfer has carved a stellar surfing career.2021-12-0636 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Janice Breen BurnsJanice Breen Burns is a highly respected fashion journalist, editor and features writer of more than 30 years experience in metro daily newspapers and more recently, digital media. Voxfrock.com.au is her digital blogzine based on the variety of content and style of newspaper fashion pages.Renowned for her industry knowledge and witty, realistic insights into the role of fashion in everyday life. She is a frequent contributor to workshops and seminars, industry panels, radio and television reports relevant to fashion and its culture. Sh...2021-11-2941 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Marcia HinesAustralia’s beloved musical treasure Marcia Hines career spans five decades, she’s has released 22 albums, sold 2.6 million copies, and garnered countless chart-topping singles and multi-platinum records globally.Marcia is an inspiration to women and Australians everywhere, constantly reinventing herself and setting industry benchmarks; moving from Boston Massachusetts to Sydney at just 16 to star in the Australian production of Hair, she was the first black woman to star in Jesus Christ Superstar.Marcia was Australian Idol’s favourite judge for the show’s seven consecutive years, and was inducted into the...2021-11-2232 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Angela CeberanoThe core values at Angela Ceberano’s successful agency Flourish PR are based on honesty and integrity. Their mantra: Never, ever, ever give up. It seems to be an apt reflection of Angela herself.Angela has represented the biggest celebrities and brands touring within Australia such as Steven Tyler, Mariah Carey, The Backstreet Boys, Celine Dion, John Mayer, Guy Sebastian, The Foo Fighters, Olivia Newton John, Justin Timberlake and John Farnham to name a few.Prior to opening Flourish, Angela was the National Publicity Manager at Sony Music Entertainment. At...2021-11-1548 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Nick Littlemore300 million streams and counting PNAUs Nick Littlemore’s Collab with global legends Elton John and Dua Lipa “cold Heart” is a brilliant remix of the quintessential rock anthems Rocket Man, Sacrifice and Kiss The Bride .... the exquisite mash up has catapulted PNAU and Nick, a Sydney born producer and his collaborators, to global stardom.The down to earth local Aussie is a creative chameleon morphing and adapting to resonate the artists he works closely with to conjure up some of the most memorable music2021-11-0842 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Adam SchwabAdam Schwab is a former corporate lawyer, company founder, angel investor and the co-founder of Luxury Escapes, a Melbourne-based travel company. He has written for Crikey and SmartCompany since 2005 and is the author of Pigs at the Trough: Lessons from Australia’s Decade of Corporate Greed. He is a board member of Private Media, the publisher of Crikey.Deborah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what.ive.learnt/Mind, Film and Publishing: https://www.mindfilmandpublishing.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-ive-learnt/id153556330Spotify: https://open...2021-11-0136 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Don HenryDon Henry AM is Enterprise Professor of Environmentalism at the Melbourne Sustainable Society Melbourne universityWell finally the prime minister has confirmed he’ll attend the Glasgow Climate Summit where 200 leaders from across the globe will meet on Climate change and there’s not a news site that is ignoring this pivotal meeting taking place in three weeks time.Everyone everywhere is talking about Climate Change as we edge closer to the Climate summit in Glasgow leading up to one of the worlds most critical summits in Paris the COP26 conference.So w...2021-10-2526 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Maurice TerziniMaurice Terzini is a true self-made man, starting at 16 years old packing shelves, today, three decades later, along with slew of high and low moments, he has become an institution in Bondi and an icon in the fashion industry.From his experience in hospitality – currently at the famous Icebergs, Da Orazio Pizza, The Dolphin and Bonnie’s Wine Bar – to entering the fashion-sphere with Ten Pieces and collaborating with international DJ’s, he is also known for his New Year’s Day event when Icebergs flips to become the most anticipated party in town.A...2021-10-1830 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Scotty SoArtist Scotty So was recently been mistaken for the prominent politician and Chief Executive of Hong Kong Carrie Lam on an Italian news site his life changed.Scotty So cuts a jaw-droppingly beautiful figure as his alter-ego Scarlett So Hung Son.“Scarlett is the symbol of an Oriental silhouette,” he says. “She’s the drag persona that allows me to become the beauty that I always wanted to see. And when I look at myself in the mirror, I see the woman who I wanted to become.”He then up...2021-10-1131 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Zali Guechia GhelardiniZali is a stunning powerhouse who has worked and modeled for creative campaigns for brands including Champion and Adidas. Not afraid to push boundaries, the model signed by Chadwick is inspiring for her unique take on modeling and creativity. At just 22 she has African American, Native American, Cuban, Italian & background, and her multicultural heritage shines through in her passion for fashion and food. A creative vegan Zali relishes the food she creates offering vegan catering and a kaleidoscope of specialized cuisines.Deborah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/what.ive.learnt/Mind, Film and P...2021-10-0525 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Lisa BarronAs Spring fashion looms large against the backdrop of this brave new world creative fashion designers like Lisa Barron are at the optimistic helm as always, championing her beautiful Australian designs with her original Australian Designer Collection worn by everyone from Linda Evangelista, Claudia Schiffer, and Helena Christensen in the 80s through to Australian fashionistas surfer Layne Beachley and an array of renowned artists, musicians, and presenters.Lisa's designs have also been showcased at every Melbourne Fashion Festival since its inception.With $500 and a portable sewing machine, Lisa crossed to set up a...2021-09-2733 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Julia TinkJulia Tink is co-founder of St Remio, the socially conscious global coffee brand. Melbourne mother and businesswoman Julia Tink has learnt a lifetime of business lessons over the past six years since starting her company which she says was born in Rwanda, raised in Melbourne. Six years ago, St Remio was founded by Julia and her husband, former Head of Lavazza Australia Trent Knox. They wanted to develop a new taste in coffee set up a business that could make a genuine difference to the lives of people somewhere in real need and recognize the mo...2021-09-1946 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Pacha LightIf you haven't heard of Pacha Light yet remember the name because the rising star in Aussie surfing is about to be everywhere. She is making her mark whole changing the world one wave at a time.The 20-year-old is currently ranked fourth in the World Surf League’s Pro Junior series and is gunning for the World Championship Tour.Aside from an incredible talent the Go Pro ambassador also has a heart of gold, using her significant Insta following to spread her love for the sport with young girls and encourage awareness about the en...2021-09-1333 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Dr. Ginni MansbergDr. Ginni Mansberg is a well-known celebrity doctor in Australia. She is a Sydney GP on TV with Embarrassing Bodies Down Under (Channel 9), Sunrise & Morning Show (Channel7), Things You Can't Talk About on TV.Her latest book The New Teen Age, How to support our teens to become happy and healthy adults is full of gems tips, and insights to help parents of teenagers to navigate the trials and tribulations that can often arise.Why are today's parents feeling like failures, worried that their teens will 'go off the rails', won't get through school, won't...2021-08-2330 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Christina HobbsChristina Hobbs is a woman with purpose. She’s worked as a humanitarian and financial inclusion expert for the United Nations for over a decade, in conflict-affected regions such as Syria and Iraq. She’s also a former Deloitte Management Consultant and experienced board member in the superannuation industry.Verve Super is Australia’s first ethical superannuation fund specifically designed by women, for women, and it’s a welcome disruptor in the industry.Since superannuation was introduced in the early 90s, successive national governments have made little progress on retirement equality for women: Australian women today ar...2021-08-1645 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Holly RansomHolly Ransom is a globally renowned content curator, powerful speaker with the belief that if you walk past it, you tell the world it’s okay. Named one of Australia’s 100 Most Influential Women by the Australian Financial Review, she has delivered a Peace Charter to the Dalai Lama, was Sir Richard Branson’s nominee for Wired Magazine’s ‘Smart List’ of Future Game Changers to watch, and was awarded the US Embassy’s Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Leadership Excellence in 2019. Having interviewed the likes of Barack Obama, Malcolm Gladwell, Richard Branson, Billie Jean-King, Condoleezza Rice, Nobel Priz...2021-08-0942 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Evan ThornleyEvan Thornley is an entrepreneur in technology and the non-profit sector as well as a former parliamentarian for the Australian Labor Party. He seems on a deep-seated search for improving his community with his fingers in many pies, many of which thrive some of which have stalled but all with a mission to change the world.A visionary? A futurist? A believer? A utopian? A progressive? What motivates this entrepreneur, politician and philanthropist to do good, to do better and to improve his world?Thornley co-founded and led the online search company LookSmart, t...2021-08-0446 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Suzie BettsAustralian-owned and operated BOOB ARMOUR is designed to protect breasts and prevent injury in women and girls playing impact and hardball sports, including Australian rules football, netball, basketball, rugby soccer, hockey and cricket.Suzie Betts, BOOB ARMOUR’S Founder and Director, said: “There’s plenty of research and evidence showing that impact to the breast can result in deep bruising and the formation of hard lumps in the breast tissue. Too many of us are unaware of the problem and underestimate the occurrence of breast injuries.”BOOB ARMOUR is committed to protecting females in contact sports a...2021-07-2624 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Eric BanaActor, comedian, philanthropist, and racing car driver - just some of Eric Bana’s passions. What a life force he is! Whatever he does he embraces with enthusiasm and dedication. A true powerhouse that has seen him recognized globally as a major talent to be reckoned with.After a decade of roles in Australian TV shows and films, Bana gained Hollywood's attention for his performance in the war film Black Hawk Down and as the title character in the Hulk. He then played Hector in the war epic Troy and took a leading role in Stev...2021-06-2847 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Hunter JohnsonHunter Johnson is the Founder & CEO of The Man Cave, a charity that has impacted the lives of 20,000 young men across Australia. He also leads STUFF™, a purpose-driven personal care brand for the next generation of men. Hunter is an Advisor to The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust a charity championing young people throughout the Commonwealth alongside Prince Harry, the President of QCT. Hunter's work has led him to speak around the world including presenting at the United Nations, Government House, Human Rights Commission, and Sydney Opera House just to name a few.He ha...2021-06-2242 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Susan BergOn a late October afternoon in 1985, Susan Berg joined her parents and her 16-year-old brother on a family boat trip in Victoria’s Western Port Bay.It was the family’s second time out in the newly purchased boat. A relaxing afternoon on the water.But within mere hours of entering the bay, Susan Berg’s life would change forever.As the sun started to set, the family began to head back to the shore to return to their car and trailer. Within minutes Susan’s brother, Bill, noticed that water was quickly filling...2021-06-1447 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Shelley Reys AOWhen Shelley Reys was a little girl, she watched her father win ‘the race that stops a nation’. Frank Reys became the only Aboriginal jockey to win the Melbourne Cup in 1973, aged 45.One of fourteen children, he was born to a Filipino father and a mother of Aboriginal descent - something he never denied - but the newspaper front pages the day after his win omitted his Indigenous heritage.“He was always, in my mind, one of those role models who helped me feel as though I could do anything, regardless of what odds were agains...2021-06-0634 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Bettina Liano Ok, like who didn’t have or want a pair of those flattering dark denim Bettina Liano jeans .., they were the most coveted jeans in the 90s, and then there was iconic Bettina, with her red lips and Italian style whose clothes graced the runways, clubs, and cafes of our fashion-driven cities for years ... and then she sort of vanished .. more on that later ...But now she’s back with a vengeance. It’s a hard road to tread, but fashion is her passion, so she’s here back in the heartland of Melbourne's historical retail homeland Chapel St...2021-05-3148 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Arj BarkerComedian Arj Barker has always had an ability to identify the idiosyncrasies of Australian culture but with an affection developed through his own familiarity with the country. Part Indian Sikh and European his rich cultural heritage is just part of the fuel for his comedy.And He cleverly selects subjects that resonate well with local audiences - From Uber v taxis to the city’s sometimes fraught relationship with the Melbourne Cup.Also on his topical hit list are paleo diets and going gluten-free. But as Barker grows up, so does the...2021-05-2335 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Sue BlashkiToday I have a very special guest joining me on the podcast. Sue Blashki my beautiful mother. As her 80th birthday is around the corner we’ve joined forces to tell her story and capture her legacy and wisdom in honor of mothers across the world.Mother of four, wife, barrister, magistrate, and now a mediator Sue has been a role model for many - friends some of who went into law inspired by Sue, her children and grandchildren, and of course me!Life has not always been easy for Sue suffering an ill...2021-05-0855 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Rosie BattySadly it was a tragedy that brought mother Australian of the Year Rosie Batty into the limelight.On an otherwise ordinary day in early 2014 her only child, Luke, an effervescent 11-year-old, was at cricket practice when he was killed in front of her by his father. It was a brutal, incomprehensible act, carried out amidst children playing sport on a summer’s day, and it shocked a nation.24 hours later she bravely stood before the press determined to bring family violence into the public arena. Surrounded by microphones and media outlets she spoke.“Fami...2021-05-0442 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Dan RosenDan Rosen exemplifies what is possible if you have passion, a dream, and in Dan's case a love of music - your skills can take you wherever you want to go. For Dan, it’s being at the helm of one of the most powerful music labels globally - recently taking the reigns as president of Warner Music Australasia.After all, Music is a business - a monolithic one with Warner Music International going public recently signaling to both artists and investors a huge commitment to investing in their artists.After a successful decade-long run as...2021-04-2633 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Ayuol ManyokHer striking face, sky-high cheekbones, deep dimples, and full lips plastered across banners on trains, town halls, and adorning Melbourne Fashion Festivals venues across the city, Kenyan Chadwick model Ayuol has embraced the opportunities life has offered since starting her life in Australia as a young girl.One of five siblings who arrived with her single mother from war-torn Africa when she was barely 5, Ayuol has no illusions about work, survival, and the importance of finding her voice.An avid reader and educator as well as an in-demand model for some of the...2021-04-2037 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Elliot PerlmanPassionate, witty, vulnerable, intelligent, and honest – critics describing the work of bestselling author Elliot Perlman.A born storyteller I recall many school lunchtimes and weekends - Ell writing, creating scripts, novels, and songs. As one of the only other writers I knew, I was inspired.It was while practicing law in 1994 that he won The Age short story competition for ‘The Reasons I Won’t Be Coming’, which became the titular story of his bestselling short story collection. In it explores complex worlds of lovers, poets, lawyers, immigrants, students, and murderers; the corporate betrayals, the lost opp...2021-04-061h 09
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Natalie MillerOscar and BAFTA-nominated film “The Father” in cinemas this month was of course brought to you by the doyenne of Australian Cinema, Natalie Miller.With a keen eye for the latest greatest films, film distributor (Sharmill Films) and part-owner of the iconic Carlton Cinema Nova,Cinematic queen Natalie Miller transformed Melbourne and Australia into a film hub.Sourcing the best international and National films from across the globe she is revered for her dedication and determination to bring the best films to our local screens.Directors and producers across the globe from Fred...2021-03-2927 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Eve Mahlab AOAs we celebrate International Women’s Day and an extraordinary Newsweek with gender and alleged sexual assault issues front and center, I’m thrilled to feature Lawyer, trailblazer, women's rights advocate, and philanthropist Eve Mahlab AO, a successful businesswoman who has worked to improve the lives of women in Australia for decades.A member of the Co-ordinating Committee of the Women's Electoral Lobby in Victoria from 1972-1976, she was a member of the Victorian Government Committee of Inquiry into the Status of Women, Businesswoman of the Year, and was awarded an Order of Australia in the Officer cate...2021-03-1528 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - David BriskinWith some twenty years experience in retail and finance, David Briskin is hailed for kick-starting mid-luxe accessories brand Mimco as Managing Director and shareholder in 1999, and for his work with Sass & Bide as CEO from 2008, turning the brand around before it was sold off to Myer in a multi - million dollar deal in 2014.In February 2014, Briskin became the director of menswear retailer M.J. Bale and is the founder of Briskin Investments and Advisory, a consulting firm for many domestic and international brands.David reflecting says, “Really, I just want the Australian fashion industry to...2021-03-0728 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Every Breath Counts CoalitionIt’s hard to imagine not being able to breathe, suffocating slowly because your Doctor or clinic has actually run out of oxygen!That’s the horrific reality facing many thousands of children and adults dying from Pneumonia. Pneumonia is the single largest killer of children worldwide and with the outbreak of COVID-19, the access to oxygen crisis has worsened. Every 30 seconds a child dies from pneumonia and unless we act now, a further 168,000 children under 5 are anticipated to die from COVID-19 by 2022. Speaking from her home base in New Yor...2021-02-1523 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Jane HarperAward-winning author Jane Harper taps into the insatiable desire for authentic crime thrillers with “The Dry” her best-selling novel that has put her firmly on the international stage with more than a million copies sold globally so far!The story features a desperate tale of murder and mystery set against the arid outback and drought-stricken Australian landscape. In the book, the tragic tale of an unexplained murder-suicide rocks a small rural town, set against a backdrop of drought and isolation.“Luke Hadler turns a gun on his wife and child, then himself. The farming...2021-02-0837 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Paul GrabowskyPaul Grabowsky is a pianist, composer, arranger, conductor – and is one of Australia’s most distinguished artists. His recent collaboration with the likes of Paul Kelly and Archie Roach showcases Paul’s versatility and both the albums brim with musical gems about love, heartbreak, and tenderness - a must listen. During the late 70's he became prominent in the music scene in Melbourne, working on various jazz, theater, and cabaret projects. He lived and worked in Europe and the US, during which time he performed with many jazz lumin...2021-02-0240 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Sigrid Thornton REPLAYA diminutive figure arrives clicking her heels on my parquetry floor, furtive and fresh from shooting on the set of her award winning television series Wentworth, Sigrid Thornton is striking - Sky high cheekbones big emerald eyes and a perfect pout. When she speaks she is clear crisp sartorial with a theatrical lilt. Sharp and witty as she reflects on the challenges of work and motherhood and staying sane while pushing herself well out of her comfort zone. A delight to interview. We could all learn a lot from Sigrid.So grab a Tea...2021-01-2531 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Deborra- Lee Furness (REPLAY)Due to demand and interest in this very special interview, we have re released it for those that missed it as it was our first episode. Enjoy - Warm and relaxed I loved interviewing Deb at home. As she sunk into my white velvet couch surrounded by black and white floral silk cushions, she was so natural and unpretentious. We nibbled on ribbon sandwiches sipped herbal tea and reflected on so much including the anxiety and mental health struggles rife in the Arts community, her life in New York with Hugh and the...2021-01-1829 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTWhat I've Learnt - Caroline BurkieCaroline Burkie, head of the UK and EU World Literacy Foundation - a global organisation. Based in 7 countries including Australia, that focuses on lifting people out of poverty through literacy.As an author, publisher, and book lover, I’m excited to share that I’ve joined forces with the World Literacy Foundation to promote awareness, and foster education both here and overseas. I’ll be bringing you some incredible stories - so stay tuned.Meanwhile Here are some mind blowing facts !1 in 5 people in the world cannot read or write 2 bill...2021-01-1121 min