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On CourageEp 14 | Finding Your Voice with Ruth SongIn this insightful episode, we’re joined by Ruth Song, a career coach and communications educator who shares her journey of self-discovery and courage beginning from a childhood of keeping her voice hidden.Recounting her personal adversities, Ruth explains how she approached these challenges with self-compassion and resilience, reminding us that even the toughest times can be transformative. To overcome her own fears, Ruth has relied on 'exposure therapy,' a strategy that involves intentionally stepping out of her comfort zone to build confidence. Courage, she reminds us, is like a muscle that strengthens with practice and pe...2024-10-291h 19On CourageEp13 | Trusting Your Instincts with Stu BucklandIn this episode, we chat with Stu Buckland about his career journey and experiences in podcast production and the broader media industry.From his childhood days improvising songs and recording radio shows on cassette tape to navigating the challenges of working in the corporate sector, Stu offers great insight into an array of topics such as job loss, the shifting employment landscape and the importance of self-trust in navigating creative careers. We get a glimpse of his foray into acting and comedy, before learning how courage opened Stu up to new opportunities and promotions in the corporate...2024-08-271h 04On CourageEp12 | Speaking Of Faith with Jon HoevenaarsIn this thought-provoking episode, we engage in fruitful conversation with media presenter and producer Jon Hoevenaars.Not only do we explore Jon's unique career in broadcast television and podcasting but we also delve into the pivotal role his Christian faith has played in the shaping of his journey and outlook on life.Considering the pressures of a public-facing career, Jon candidly shares personal experiences and the impacts of self-doubt, whilst highlighting how the support of colleagues, family, and friends helped him navigate the challenges, develop resilience and rebuild his...2024-04-301h 10On CourageEp11 | Reframing Success with Michael DimarcoJoin Eira Joy in this captivating conversation with talented filmmaker, writer and editor, Michael Dimarco, as he unveils the layers of persistence and passion that have shaped his creative journey. Sharing his childhood experiences and the hurdles he overcame, Michael offers a candid exploration of how adversity can fuel creativity. From nurturing his love for writing to forging a career in filmmaking, Michael recalls the pivotal moments that defined his path. Having navigated numerous industry temptations and setbacks, he emphasises the importance of knowing your worth, redefining success and persevering amidst failure. We also discuss th...2024-03-261h 18On CourageEp9 | Loving The Work with Stephanie LillisIn this episode, Eira Joy engages in compelling conversation with versatile actor Stephanie Lillis, delving deep into the theme of courage that has shaped her wonderful career in the performing arts.Stephanie shares her journey from a young age, when she discovered her passion for acting, to becoming a successful actor and drama teacher. Through her work in the theatre and across the screen, we explore the challenges and rewards of performance, illustrating the profound joy of embodying diverse characters, from relatable figures to those that call for intense emotional exploration.Embedded within Stephanie's stories...2024-02-201h 11On CourageEp7 | Chasing The Dream with Ferdinand HoangIn this episode we dive deep into the unique journey of professional film and television actor Ferdinand Hoang. Born and raised in war-torn Vietnam, Ferdinand shares his wonderful story of resilience, survival, opportunity and achievement. From humble beginnings, Ferdinand's quest for survival instilled in him a sense of determination and grit that would shape his future as an established and successful screen actor. He reflects on the serendipitous moments that led him to work in the Australian entertainment industry, highlighting the importance of making oneself available to seize unexpected opportunities.From navigating the au...2024-01-161h 03On CourageEp5 | Making The Time with Christie FloraIn this episode, we have an insightful conversation with Christie Flora, who shares her unique career journey from a traditional 9 to 5 job in government to pursuing her talents and passion for helping people eliminate overwhelm to find balance and fulfilment in their lives.Through personal experiences, Christie demonstrates the courage in trying new things, in learning from what doesn't work and leaning into your strengths, all of which is essential for personal growth and success.Christie's leap of faith into entrepreneurship is a wonderful example of what is possible when you have a vision and...2024-01-0257 minOn CourageEp3 | Feeling The Fear with Sophie BrabenecIn this episode, we sit down with talented actor, artist and entrepreneur Sophie Brabenec, to explore the transformative power of creativity in building courage and overcoming fear.Sophie shares her incredible experiences pursuing an acting career, providing great insight into how she developed her artistry, practical skills and an entrepreneurial spirit along the way.A passionate actor and performer, Sophie shares captivating stories from her past, whilst also speaking candidly about her personal journey of self-discovery: confronting fear, self-doubt, comparison and navigating failure and uncertainty in a non-traditional career path.From a brazen 18...2023-12-051h 16On CourageEp1 | The Search Begins with Ezra May AringayIn this first interview episode, we learn about one of the creatives behind this podcast – our resident editor and producer, Ezra May Aringay.A musician and YouTube creator, Ezra May opens up about navigating her numerous passions to find stability in the workforce, shedding light on the challenges many young people face in defining and building their careers.Ezra May provides wonderful insight into what personally motivates her to create, as well as the idea of pursuing one's interests for the sake of love and fulfilment, rather than seeking external validation or success. Sh...2023-11-2148 minOn CouragePrologueIt won't come as a surprise that On Courage is a podcast about courage – a seemingly simple concept, but one that is rich, layered and pertinent to us all; no matter our backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.Yet do we understand what courage truly is and why it holds great importance? How have we been conditioned to visualise courage? How do we emanate it, maximise it, pass it on?Eira Joy Aringay is on a mission to find out – to explore the depths of courage and interview people who have harnessed its power, finding success in thei...2023-09-1209 min
Dear Future BossLife in lockdown with Ezra MayIt’s an understatement to say that the last few weeks have been strange for every single one of us, no matter who we are or where we’re from.The world as we knew it is no longer - we’re faced with a new kind of reality, a new kind of anxiety and without any certainty about the future beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.And so, I’ve decided to press pause on an official Season 2 for now, in order to have important conversations about what’s currently happening, how we’re feeling about it and how w...2020-04-2122 minDear Future BossS1 Ep8: Brave SpiritWell here we are, the final episode of the very first season of Dear Future Boss!If you’re tuning in for the first time, I do encourage you to return to the beginning, because I’d love for you to hear my introductory thoughts on why I started this podcast and our mission to help young creative people.If you’re up-to-date, thank you - it means the world to have you on this ride with me.I'd like to also take this opportunity to thank my wonderful sister Ezra May who has be...2020-03-0913 min