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Marks Unexplained WorldThe Twisted Story of Samantha Azzopardi | Marks Unexplained World Podcast (Ep. 155)The Twisted Story of Samantha Azzopardi (The GPO Girl) I Marks Unexplained World Podcast (Ep. 155)
Samantha Lyndell Azzopardi is an Australian con artist who has been accused of many instances of conning families and authorities, not only in her native Australia but also in Ireland and Canada.
In May 2021, the Melbourne Magistrates Court sentenced her to two years imprisonment, meanwhile she has found herself the subject of many true crime documentary's.
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Marks Unexplained World
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Serial Napper | True Crime Stories for NapsThe Many Faces of Samantha Azzopardi: Australia’s Most Bizarre Con WomanPicture this: a young girl, clearly distressed, was found loitering near the General Post Office on bustling O’Connell Street. She’s alone, silent, and seemingly terrified. When two police officers in Ireland approach her, she doesn’t — or won’t — speak English. But she somehow manages to get one thing across: she’s 14 years old.The only other clues? Some haunting doodles of an airplane, a bed, and a gun. Not exactly the kind of thing you’d find in your average teen’s sketchbook. Authorities begin to suspect she might be a victim of sex trafficking. It’s...2025-05-3042 min
Show Up Real$100k Year Serving Women in Trades with Louise AzzopardiIn this conversation, Catalina Del Carmen interviews Louise Azzopardi, a life coach and mentor for tradeswomen, about her journey from being a heavy vehicle mechanic to achieving a six-figure income as a coach. They discuss the challenges Louise faced in a male-dominated industry, her transition to coaching, and the importance of social media in her business. Louise shares her experiences with family expectations, societal perceptions of feminism, and the courage it takes to speak out on controversial topics. The conversation highlights the significance of networking and building relationships in achieving success. In this conversation, Catalina Del Carmen and Louise...2025-05-201h 03
Wrench Turners PodcastTop 5 Mental Health Tools for Techs in 2025 From a Female Diesel Mechanic - Louise AzzopardiToday's guest, Louise Azzopardi, didn’t just fall into the automotive world. She ran toward it, with confidence and clarity most of us didn’t have at 15. From her earliest days wrenching in rail yards and truck shops to standing on the world stage as the first woman to compete (and win gold) at Australia’s WorldSkills nationals, Louise has never followed the conventional path. She didn’t just want to work in the trades; she wanted to change them.After enduring bullying, sexism, and mental health challenges, Louise stepped into something more powerful than tec...2025-03-2856 min
The Health SourceSay Yes To You, Shine Brightly & Live Your Big Life With Hollie AzzopardiReady to say yes to you and shine your light unapologetically? Then this episode is for you!In this episode , Bec is in conversation with with Hollie Azzopardi to celebrate and chat about her new book, 'Saying Yes to You.' They explore themes of personal development, self-care, and the importance of reconnecting with one's authentic self. Hollie shares her journey through motherhood, trauma, and healing, emphasizing the significance of community, intuition, and the courage to shine brightly in life. The conversation highlights practical strategies for nurturing mental and physical well-being...2025-03-251h 05
Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar CrimeSamantha Azzopardi: "Using Kids for Cons" | S4 E4Samantha Azzopardi’s latest alias, a 13-year-old named Harper Hart, had convinced a foster family to take her in while living in Sydney. But, “Harper’s” stories of being in the witness protection program alerted officials, who then sought to confirm her identity. For weeks, they found nothing and Harper remained silent. Then, a colleague at the police station casually brought up the case of the GPO Girl in Dublin, and how Samantha Azzopardi’s and Harper Hart’s stories sounded similar. They compared Harper and Samantha’s photographs and saw a small resemblance, but Harper look...2025-02-0632 min
The Iowa PodcastExploring Iowa’s Food Culture with Marvin Azzopardi: How the Des Moines Farmers Market, Local Bites Food Hall, and the EatFuti App are ContributingOn this episode of the Iowa Podcast, host Jensen Cummings dives into Iowa’s vibrant food culture with Marvin Azzopardi, a passionate entrepreneur behind EatFuti, Local Bites Food Hall, and All-City Catering. Together, they explore the dynamic Des Moines Farmers Market— America's second-largest— and discuss how it shapes the local culinary scene. Marvin shares how he connects Iowa farmers, chefs, and diners to create a community that celebrates locally-sourced food. They discuss Marvin’s journey in the food industry and his commitment to fostering connections, from the iconic farmers market to Local Bites in downtown Des Moines. Listener...2024-11-1327 min
True Crime ConversationsThe Many Faces of Samantha Azzopardi: The Con Artist Who Just Won't StopIt's October 2013, and two police officers in Dublin spot a distressed young girl outside the General Post Office. She’s crying and unable to speak, using her fingers to show she’s 14 years old. They take her to a nearby children’s hospital while trying to figure out who she is. Local media starts speculating about possible sex trafficking as interest in her case grows. As a month goes by, police decide to release her photo to the public and are quickly flooded with calls from Australia. It turns out this isn’t a vulnerable 14-year-old girl in distr...2024-10-2341 min
It's A Lot with Abbie ChatfieldCARMEN AZZOPARDI: Periods, Living with Diabetes & Family EstrangementThe amazing, stylish, chronic illness advocate Carmen Azzopardi sits down with Abbie to discuss the impact of childhood trauma on her health, navigating life with type 1 diabetes, body image and disordered eating, and what periods are like when you have diabetes. LINKS Buy Abbie's new Kink Kit with Normal https://bit.ly/3ZZL8HH Buy tickets to Abbie's national Trauma Dump tour https://bit.ly/3ytG2Id Check out @itsalotpod on IG at https://bit.ly/itsalot-instagram . Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://bit.ly/ial-review Follow LiSTNR Entertainment on IG @listnrentertainment Follow LiSTNR Entertainment o...2024-10-231h 05
The ToolShed PodcastCan Women Thrive in Male-Dominated Trades? Feat. Louise AzzopardiLearn how to navigate and overcome biases in mechanics industry The mechanics industry is usually male-dominated, but I see many women entering it now. They're not just breaking barriers but smashing them with a sledgehammer and building pathways for other women to follow and break industry norms. These challenges can ignite a passion, leading to significant personal and professional growth. Louise Azzopardi brings an extraordinary blend of grit, talent, and insight to our conversation. She is a respected figure in heavy vehicle mechanics, a passionate life coach, a keynote speaker, and an industrial ambassador. Currently...2024-05-2127 min
On cause des belles causesSébastien Azzopardi papote avec vous !La rencontre avec Sébastien Azzopardi s'écrit tel un ouvrage... Il arrive souriant, détendu, le regard qui mange et enveloppe l'espace qui l'entoure. Sa voix est humble et son sourire apaise. Il scrute avec élégance le micro qui lui est tendu. Si ses réponses sont généreuses, elles font mieux... Elles s'écrivent telle une histoire que l'on se passionne à écouter. Une famille, du travail, des risques, de l'énergie, une organisation, des remises en question. Du succès. Des succès. Une reconnaissance méritée, mais une passion qui l'anime avec une envie de partager au p...2024-04-121h 00
Building ConfidenceEp 41 - Surface Level Knowledge vs Deep UnderstandingMany people tend to nod and agree when the teacher says, "Do you understand?" When you are the one who says no, you can make it mean a lot of things. In this episode, I discuss the difference between surface-level knowledge and Deep Understanding and how to know when to dive deeper and when the surface level is enough.
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GROWTH Schema#36 Loneliness and Second Chances: A Conversation with Prof. Andrew Azzopardi.In this compelling episode of the GROWTHShcema podcast, join us as we dive deep into societal issues and personal growth with Prof. Andrew Azzopardi, Associate Professor at the University of Malta and respected Broadcaster. Explore the causes of loneliness, the complexities of prison rehabilitation, the significance of rituals, and the intricate dynamics surrounding money in today's society. Gain valuable insights and thought-provoking perspectives on these pressing topics as we navigate through Prof. Azzopardi's wealth of knowledge and experience. Whether you're passionate about social well-being, community development, or simply seeking inspiration for personal growth, this episode of...2024-03-201h 17
Not Another True Crime PodcastSamantha Azzopardi: Serial ConwomanSara and Danny are back this week with another con artist from Down Under: Samantha Azzopardi. They get into the innumerable fake identities (including that of a 14 year old girl, and the actress Dakota Johnson) that she adopted along her way from the Sydney suburbs, to Dublin, to Calgary, to prison, and back to Australia, where she once again encountered trouble with the law. SOURCES:https://www.womensweekly.com.au/news/samantha-azzopardi-true-story/https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/international-con-artist-arrested-on-fraud-charges-in-northcote-20231026-p5effh.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news...2024-02-0536 min
Boob to Food - The Podcast55 - People pleasing and finding your voice as a mum with Hollie AzzopardiThis week we welcome back the beautiful Hollie Azzopardi to chat all about people pleasing, how to put yourself first, find your voice and set boundaries as a mum. A topic that Luka can't relate to and Kate needs much more help with!Author of The People Pleaser’s Guide to Putting Yourself First, Hollie Azzopardi is a writer and speaker with a focus on personal development and spirituality. She is also a mum, and shares so openly and vulnerably about her challenging journey so that other mums don’t feel so alone in their struggles, and thos...2024-01-301h 06
Two Broke Chicks2024 Trends & Dopamine Dressing On A Budget ft. Carmen AzzopardiBringing your pinterest board to life on a budget, dressing for joy and ditching the clean girl aesthetic. Thrifting queen, Carmen Azzopardi (@zigs_mom) joins us to chat about all things fashion and make some wild 2024 trend predictions.
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The Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor PodcastEpisode 18: Trauma + Trust with Psychotherapist Lisa AzzopardiIn this episode, Aliya sits down with trauma-informed psychotherapist Lisa Azzopardi for a chat all about how she was raised to trust her body, how trauma can show up in our bodies, and the things we can do to help understand the signs our bodies are giving us. We touch upon:the messaging Lisa was given about her body from her father + older brotherswhat EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy is and how it is used as an intervention for anxiety, depression, and traumathe challenges of parenting while healing from traumahow understanding our bodies and e...2023-12-271h 03