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Banter on the RocksMIT Says We’re Getting Dumber?! | NBA Finals Mayhem, Caruso’s Shade & Sports BlackoutTHIS WEEK ON BANTER ON THE ROCKS, WE’RE SERVING UP CHAOS, CONTROVERSY, AND COMEDY IN A GLASS. WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH A WILD MIT STUDY THAT CLAIMS APPS—AND EVEN CHATGPT—MIGHT BE MAKING PEOPLE LAZIER. IS THIS THE DOWNFALL OF PRODUCTIVITY OR JUST MODERN EVOLUTION? THEN WE THROW A BOLD PITCH AT THE SPORTS WORLD, CALLING FOR MAJOR LEAGUES TO COLLABORATE SO FANS AREN’T LEFT IN A SPORTS DEAD ZONE FROM JULY TO AUGUST. NBA TALK GETS SPICY AS ALEX CARUSO THROWS SHADE AT THE LAKERS’ BUBBLE TITLE, CALLING HIS LATEST WIN A REAL CHAMPIONSHIP. WE BREAK D...2025-06-252h 30
John and Heidi Show12-18-24-DJ Caruso - Mary on NetflixJohn & Heidi share funny stories of people doing weird things... plus we continue our segment #MovieStarMonday as John chats with renowned DJ Caruso film director, producer, and screenwriter. His work encompasses a variety of genres, including thriller, drama, horror, and action. He has also directed numerous episodes of television series such as The Shield, Over There, Smallville, and Dark Angel.We will discuss his Netflix Christmas feature film “Mary” stars Anthony Hopkins as King Herod and Noa Cohen as Mary.TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d74vHvsACSsGET AN "AMAZON PRIME" 30 DAY FREE TRIAL HERE > htt...2024-12-1922 min
Adventures Less Traveled23 | Chad Caruso - Pushing Through AmericaChad Caruso made history by pushing his skateboard across America for 3,162 miles over 57 days, setting the world record as the first person to do so.
In addition to this incredible feat, he has also completed various vlog challenges on his YouTube channel such as 30 tricks/30 days and 50 tricks/50 states.
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- Natural High Non-Profit: https://www.naturalhigh.org/
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- Website: https://chadcaruso...2024-12-0931 min
radionotes PodcastLisa CarusoShake Baby Shake features on the TV show ‘Good Girls’ and also as a guitar number from their acclaimed Debut album - In Feelings.
The follow-up release from Lisa Caruso is called Stretching.
An extended-play (EP) that moves through the latest transformations in Caruso’s life.
Show Notes: https://radionotespodcast.com/episodes/lisa-caruso/
2023-09-1734 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)“Why would you say no to Elton John?” – Rob ComiskeyThe Comiskey Group is a family-owned hospitality, entertainment, and construction company founded by Paul Comiskey more than 50 years ago. Rob is one
of two brothers who run the business with his dad and the group recently opened the doors on The Doonan, a site they purchased 15 years ago.
I was interested in learning why and how some people see opportunity in a venture when others don’t. The Comiskey Group has done that with several projects and as you’ll hear in this episode, sometimes without a “plan B”.
2023-06-2125 min
Up2Me RadioCOFFEE with Kim with Host Kim Crabill and Special Guest John CarusoWelcome to COFFEE with Kim with Host Kim Crabill and Special Guest John Caruso.
Topic: Not Alone in the Dark
For most who experience it, the painful journey through PTSD and depression is a journey alone and in the dark. That's what John Caruso, this week's guest on "COFFEE with Kim," experienced. PTSD felt like a death sentence to him and led to a suicide attempt. But when he joined a men's group with a focus on supporting one another with the truths of God's Word, he discovered it was not too late to rebuild his relationship with God, grow i...2023-03-131h 01
Dynasty EvaluationEpisode 63 Alex Caruso 2/06/23Welcome to my Commissioner Evaluation podcast, I’m John McGlynn and you can find me on the twitter machine @JohnMcGlynn75 Today I have the pleasure of talking with Alex Caruso @AlexCaruso . We'll talk to Alex about everything involved in starting up a new dynasty league. We’ll then jump into some commissioner questions and settings he prefers in leagues he plays in. @johnmcglynn75 @jtorange @sleeperhq #CommishLife #FantasyFootball 2023-02-061h 06
Genius At ScaleJoe Caruso CEO of Alliance AdvisorsToday's guest is Joe Caruso, CEO and Co-Founder of Alliance Advisors. Alliance Advisors is a global corporate advisory firm that strategically guides its partner companies to reach their business goals.https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-caruso-b299aba5/https://www.linkedin.com/company/alliance-advisors/https://www.allianceadvisors.com/To find out if you are on the brink of scaling, take the Scalability Index Scorecard and know for sure. https://www.evokinggenius.com/scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-0634 min
Mental Advantage PodcastEpisode 40: "Garrett GRIT", Phil Caruso, Lawrence Nesselrodt, Ed Wildesen and Eric HallenbeckThe MAP boys sit down with four of the key architects to the baseball program at Garrett College in McHenry, MD. Phil Caruso (1980-85), Lawrence Nesselrodt (1985-1994), Ed Wildesen (1994-2000) and Eric Hallenbeck (2004-Present) have all held the position of Head Baseball Coach at the college since 1980. The four Skippers reflect back on the progress of the program over the years and some of the great players that came from the college on the banks of Deep Creek Lake. They talk about some of the key characteristics of a Garrett College baseball player and what are some of the unique...2021-08-131h 15
The Radio Fanboy PodcastJohn Caruso: Mastering the Radio Realm and BeyondGet ready to embark on an audio journey with radio veteran John Caruso, as he unravels the trials and triumphs of his life in the radio industry, from humble beginnings at Coles New World to dominating the airwaves in Melbourne. He's conquered the challenges of the duopoly effect on Fox and Triple M radio stations and emerged victorious from the darkest days of the industry. Hear about those thrilling moments when he persevered, fought his way to the top, and crafted a career that still resonates today.John isn't just about the past; he's about the present...2021-08-0159 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Mark Andrew Tabone - Walk A Mile In My ShoesMy guest on today's episode of Everyone Has A Story is a guy whose parents were both Maltese. He lost his mum when he was only eight years of age and his passion for the 1960s and the 1970s, his collectibles, his music, the films he's collected, and his cars, all remind him of his late mum. He's got all of this incredible memorabilia together in what most blokes would describe as the ultimate 'man cave' on a property that he and his wife Lisa Curry, are preparing as a Sunshine Coast hinterland retreat called, Mali Retreat.
He's an entertainer...2021-06-1540 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Adrian Reed "An acquisition tomorrow will cost you more than an acquisition today"Ok, so we've had a global lock-down because of COVID-19, and now we're in a recession. What's next for the Noosa Real Estate market?2020-06-1627 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Lance and Craig Masterton - From Beer to EternityThe rise of craft breweries and independent brewers has been phenomenal over the last five years.
Brothers Lance and Craig Masterton from Heads of Noosa Taproom, have always had a passion for beer, brewing and diarising their results, sometimes as many as three to four hundred times, making sure that the flavour profiles are palatable and to their liking.
Why did the brothers decide to go big when building the large brewing facility in Rene Street, Noosa? What are the goals for the brand in the next five years?
And who's responsible for that, outstanding Japanese Lager that they have...2020-03-0516 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Zoe Phillips-Price - A World of PopImagine a life, where you spend your childhood between Switzerland and Spain and celebrities like Andy Warhol and Allen Jones are regular party guests at your parents' home.
This was Zoe's life growing up with renowned British pop artist Peter Phillips as her father.
These days, Zoe, along with her father Peter, husband Read and their young daughter, all call Noosa home.
What brought them here? Why did Zoe send herself off to boarding school in the United States? And is it true that her dad would trade his art for parcels of land all over the world?2020-02-2523 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Tara Bell - "I wanted to be a lawyer, however, I met a few that weren't particularly happy."Giving kids an opportunity and a chance to excel with their education, growing confidence and ambition for children who have experienced a challenging upbringing is a rewarding experience for my next guest, Tara Bell, CEO of Noosa Chances2020-02-1718 min
TalkappellaMatt CarusoMatt Caruso returns as a guest for our 97th episode! Talking all about A Cappella Psych, managing groups, and vocal music education, Matt and John dive deep in this insightful episode.2020-02-0251 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Carol Raye - "There is such a thing as a beautiful death"Providing care and support for a loved one with a terminal illness is not something that most of us think about often. The 'circle of life' means we'll all have to consider the options at some stage and if the cold, clinical, institutional operation of a nursing home leaves you despondent, it's comforting to know that there's a place like Katie Rose Cottage.
There's a line in the podcast you're about to hear, with Katie Rose Cottage chair Carol Raye, that really struck me, 'There is such a thing as a beautiful death'.2019-11-2823 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Dui Cameron - I've got no management skills whatsoeverHave you ever wondered how the great fashion designers and labels got started?
What if I told you that from humble beginnings at the Eumundi Markets, in the Noosa hinterland in Queensland, Dui Cameron has seen her colourful Boom Shankar fashion label grow into a super successful global business?
In this podcast we'll examine the Boom Shankar business model and explore why it's critical to surround yourself with the right people for your business and brand.
I hope you enjoy the pod. Dui and I recorded it just outside the Boom Shankar office, in the Peregian Village square.2019-10-3125 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Juan Ford - The goal isn't as important as the journeyJuan Ford is IN Noosa Magazine's spring issue cover artist. We met at the official opening of Floating Land at Boreen Point. He went from studying engineering to the fine arts and his discipline and approach to creating his work is unique.2019-10-2123 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Leroy Faure - Fit DadsLeroy Faure spent six years in the army, serving in Timor. His love of discipline, army regimentation and fitness guided him into his current career as a personal trainer. It's true, that if you operate a business and you're not online then your business or brand can only reach customers who walk in through your front door and your reach extends only to people you meet locally. The Fit Dad Lifestyle, created by Leroy, is an online training course which means Leroy's brand extends around the globe.2019-09-0322 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Sue Whittaker - Help is only a tap awaySue is featured as our inspiring person in the spring 2019 issue of IN Noosa Magazine. A few years ago, Sue was diagnosed with breast cancer and her experiences, within the public health system, exposed several gaps in the way women were being treated. As a result, Sue developed and launched an app called Just Diagnosed, that is now available on both Apple and Google Play.2019-08-2113 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Stewart Foreman - The Job That Saved My LifeStew is a hairdresser who currently works at Pony Hair and Beauty Noosa. He's a colourful Englishman who grew up in some of the roughest parts on the outskirts of London, places like Gravesend.
In this podcast we talk about working your way up to the top of the football firm, street violence, survival, and the career and Australian soap that led him to Bondi and then onto Noosa.
It's a fascinating chat recorded in Pony's new barber shop called SIR Barber Lounge2019-08-0727 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Wes Carr - This Thing Called LifeWes Carr is better known as the winner of the sixth season of Australia Idol, however, his appearance on that reality show is only a small part his story. Wes is a real musician with genuine passion and knowledge of the artists that formed the building blocks of today's popular music. He knows what it's like to make a living as a working musician by gigging every night and he's paid his dues in clubs and pubs across Australia.
In this podcast we talk Beatles, writing with Don Walker, recording and releasing his music, his family and calling Noosa his...2019-07-3041 min
Talk to MeE42: Mark Wahlberg to Star in Movie About John Wukovits BookOne of Michael's most interesting podcast episodes, yet!
[Watch the video version of this interview on Michael Angelo Caruso's YouTube channel.
John Wukovits taught history when Michael attended Trenton High School back in the day.
Now retired, John has become America's pre-eminent expert on the Pacific Theater aspects of World War II. John's the author of twelve books.
So far, his best-selling title is "One Square Mile of Hell," which came out in 2006. But book number six is about to get a big marketing boost because ""Hell From the Heavens" is be...2019-07-1436 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Pete Goodlet - Painting, places & peacePete Goodlet is a local artist and landscape designer who has, as we mention early in the podcast you're about to hear, many strings to his bow. He grew up with eight siblings in East Ivanhoe, Victoria and in this pod we talk about working with Jamie Durie, just as Jamie's star was on the rise. We discuss coming out to his parents, the death of his mum recently, his kids, and we compare living in Noosa to other communities and places where Pete's lived.2019-07-0232 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)David Jouy - On top of the restaurant gameIt's not everyday that you get to sit down and have a conversation with the general manager of one of Noosa's top restaurants.
IN this podcast I speak with David Jouy from Rickys River Bar and Restaurant. We cover David's hospitality journey from France to England and here in Australia. What's the secret to managing creative staff like chefs? What influences are uniquely David's on the way Rickys is run? We talk business plan, challenges and the role technology plays in hospitality these days.2019-06-2128 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Adrian Reed - Elections, rate cuts & holiday rentalsTalking real estate is always popular, the last time we spoke to Adrian Reed from Reed & Co Real Estate Noosa, it was one of our most listened to podcasts. Since then, we've had a few different factors and events that may have had an impact on the property market. A federal election, an RBA cash rate cut and just where is Noosa Council at when it comes to their new Noosa Plan, potentially restricting short-term holiday letting to specially zoned areas.
And that's where we start this podcast.2019-06-1213 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Tim Loydell "It's Alive! Alive"You might recognise the name Tim Loydell from his time in Brisbane band The Deckchairs. In this podcast we talk about his involvement in that 'lifestyle' band, hitchhiking as a solo musician across Australia, settling a rough crowd in a Western Australian pub by playing Waltzing Matilda and we also explore the world of slam poetry.
The pod starts with Tim's current role with Noosa Alive.2019-06-0730 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Kristy Perdriau - No winners in divorceStatistically, 50% of couples, whether they're in a marriage or a de facto relationship, separate every seven years and those figures have been like that for a long time now.
In today's podcast we talk to Kristy Perdriau, a divorce and separation strategist from DIV eX, who's written a couple of books on the subject. The advice is general in nature however we cover some commonly asked questions when it comes to divorce and separation. The custody of children, is the family law court skewed towards woman when it comes to asset splits and custody? If so why? What happens to...2019-05-1641 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Oz Bayldon - A time for changeOz Bayldon is a rare breed. He's a world record holder for a number of unique gigs, like the highest concert on land which happened in Nepal and he's working on a few other record breaking plans, including the longest performance down the Amazon River in South America, and the craziest gig, which will include a performance on top of a hot air balloon.
The question I can hear you asking is why?
Oz has been a musician and an event and venue manager for over 20 years, most of that time in London, and he admits he lived a clichéd...2019-05-0350 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Tim Crabtree - A good head for beerThe popularity of craft beer has risen sharply around the world in the last decade and when talking to local brewers here in Australia, they'll tell you that converting consumers from traditional, heritage beers and breweries to something new with a fancy label or can is one of the biggest challenges.
I decided to venture out of podcast HQ. I charged the Conversations IN Noosa microphone and headed to Land & Sea Brewery on Venture Drive in Noosaville where I spoke to the man behind the operation, Tim Crabtree. Shane Fairweather is Tim's Canadian import who heads up the brewery team...2019-04-1524 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Toni Wills - Everywhere ArtToni has always had a strong sense of justice which drove her to study law. She thought about a career in journalism while she was at school, she studied in Indonesia for twelve months and now is a driving force in the local arts community, involved in the Anywhere Festival, which is into its third year.
Imagine seeing a performance on a Noosa Ferry while cruising the Noosa River or watching comedian Tim Ross perform in an award winning architecturally designed home. These are just two types of performances that make up the Anywhere Festival2019-03-2928 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Michele Lipner - FearlessMichele, from Oz Harvest hails from California. She graduated with a master's degree in clinical psychology and a PhD in sociology. How did she end up in war torn places like Ethiopia, Afghanistan and Kosovo?
On one occasion during a phone call to her mother Michele said, 'It doesn't matter whether I live or die because for the first time ever I feel like I'm living my life'.2019-03-2131 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Adrian Reed - What you need to know about Real Estate in NoosaEveryone loves talking real estate and there's no hotter topic in Noosa than who bought where for what and predicting the next hot spots.
The name Don Reed has been associated with the Noosa Real Estate market for a long time and Adrian Reed, Don's son, from Reed & Co Real Estate is my guest on today's podcast.
If you own property that you rent out as a holiday rental or maybe you've had your home listed as an Air B'n'B, are you aware that there's a potential massive game changer currently being examined by Noosa council that may stop you...2019-03-1229 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Craig Argent - The ship builder's son who washed Jennifer Lopez's hairCraig Argent was the knockabout son of a Tasmanian ship builder who ended up cutting and styling hair in a Beverly Hills salon and working on the sets of movies like Lord of the Rings and The Last Samurai. How did he do it? Who inspired him and how did a magazine cover shoot change his life?2019-03-0747 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Mark Webber - "Be prepared to do things others won't"There are around 7.7 billion people in the world today. Imagine an exclusive environment where only 20 people each year, compete in the highest level of a particular endeavour.
Mark Webber was part of that environment for 12 years, and he topped the highest earning Australian sportsperson's list in 2010, beating golfer Greg Norman who had been at the top of the list for 15 years.
On his Instagram account, Mark describes himself as a country boy. We started the podcast talking about how he reflects on his journey from Queanbeyan NSW to standing on the top step of Formula One podiums all over the...2019-02-2242 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Richard Bruinsma - A taste for politicsMy next guest has been a journalist for many decades, many would remember him as a reporter on Seven Local News. He then took on a role as media advisor with controversial MP Peter Slipper, the former member for Fisher. Richard Bruinsma tells me that there were times when the avalanche of phone calls into Mr Slipper's office was so great, that he was instructed not to answer the phones. We talk about Richard's time with Mr Slipper in the podcast you're about to hear as well as Richard's own run at politics, where he ran as an independent for...2019-02-1541 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Elora Murger - A Bachelorette in Noosa"In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes!" They were artist Andy Warhol's words back in 1968. Almost 40 years before social media platforms allowed everyday people like you and I to share content with the rest of the world. Long before the term 'Instafame' was coined and decades before we'd ever heard of the Kardashian surname.
Elora Murger or Elora Tahiti as she calls herself on Instagram is a former contestant on the Australian version of The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise and she's my next guest on Conversations IN Noosa.
In this pod we talk about growing up in...2019-02-0733 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Andy Fermo - Road back from AfghanistanUnless you've served, or you're part of a family that has members who have served in the military in an active war zone, then your everyday day life is very, very different from the life that my next guest has led. He was a commando in the Australian Army intercepting enemy communications, performing two tours of duty in Afghanistan, one in 2007 and again in 2009 when one of the vehicles he was in, ran over a roadside bomb.
In this podcast Andy Fermo speaks openly and honestly about his military career, his PTSD, and what life is like, living in Noosa...2019-01-2952 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Katie Noonan - "I'm glad I was part of a ceremony that pissed off Pauline Hanson, Ray Hadley & Alan Jones"Katie Noonan has one of those voices that leaves an indelible mark on your soul once you've experienced it. In this podcast we talk about growing up in a home that was brimming with music, the band George that she formed with her brother, Tyrone, her role as Musical Director of the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and her role as Artistic Director of the Queensland Music Festival. Plus, what better gift to give kids, than the opportunity to make music with your friends. Katie's project School of Rock now enters its third year.2018-12-1234 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Anne Harris - Tree ChangeA reoccurring topic on this podcast has been the subject of moving away or abandoning a corporate lifestyle, chasing the 'money gods', as today's guest says, and living a more meaningful life doing the things that add value to you and your lifestyle. Anne Harris has done exactly that. Anne is from Tree Place and she has an exhibition currently underway at the Noosa Regional Gallery with a comprehensive guide now available in the summer 2018 edition of IN Noosa Magazine, which is out now.
This podcast traces Anne's childhood, from growing up alongside indigenous communities in Arnhem Land, discovering her...2018-12-0721 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Renate Luca - "For years we had fought for our rights to be gay"I knew nothing of Renate Luca's life however what unfolded in the podcast you're about to hear is an open, honest, emotional journey that covers Renate's childhood from when she was given up for adoption, meeting her biological mother, coming out and fighting for her rights to be gay and then changing her sexuality to marry her current partner Roberto, who also had lived an openly gay life. We discuss how she's lost friends along the way who disagree with her belief that sexuality is a choice and we talk about raising kids.2018-11-2926 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Andrew Leak - A story on every waveImagine leaving home at the age of 14 to pursue a dream of a life at sea. That's exactly what my next guest did. In this podcast Andrew Leak and I talk about the exotic locations he visited while with the merchant navy, becoming a salesman for Sanyo, meeting his wife, and his current role as flotilla commander of the Coast Guard in Noosa. Meeting a yearly funding shortfall of around $270,000 is one part of his job and Andrew is thankful to his two major supporters, Tom Offermann Real Estate and Bendigo Bank.2018-11-2328 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Brendan Neil - Doing it for the kidsBrendan is a dad of two boys who prefers to lead by example rather than simply dictate. He recently completed 10 consecutive days, two kilometres offshore swimming more than 110 kilometres all for charity. Make yourself a cuppa, pour a glass of wine or crack a beer and enjoy being a 'fly on the wall' as we talk Buddhist minimalism, raising boys, growing up in Papua New Guinea and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone2018-11-1530 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Bodo Lenitschek - "We thought we could handle the pain"Bodo has run small businesses in north Queensland and he's the founding director of Yes Insurance Solutions based in Noosa. He was part of a six-man outrigger team that took part in the grueling Yukon River Quest back in 2012, surviving a flipped canoe and hypothermia, in the wild mountainous Yukon territory in northwest Canada. A 41-hour paddle over 715 kilometers from Whitehorse to Dawson City.
We'll hear all about that test of endurance and how his teamed fared up against an outrigger team from America in this podcast.2018-11-0716 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Cecilia Diaz-Petersen - "Guess what? We're gonna rock this!"How does the daughter of Philippine migrants end up producing rosellas on a property in South East Queensland? Cecilia Diaz-Petersen, or CC as she's known to her friends and fellow producers, was a hardworking daughter, along with her brother, in her family's small business back in the Philippines. Moving to regional NSW was a culture shock for CC and it was only when she joined the NAB in Sydney did she start to feel comfortable with her new surroundings. I spoke to CC at a Slow Food Noosa breakfast where delegates had just returned from the big Slow Food Festival...2018-10-3023 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Frank Wilkie - The actor, the playwright, the politicianI've known Frank for over a decade. He's an individual with many 'strings to his bow' and I've always admired his passion and commitment. He's a councillor and deputy Mayor of Noosa Council, he's a performer and playwright and he's a devoted dad and fitness fanatic.
In this podcast we cover a lot of ground. Frank grew up in the same Brisbane suburb and street as Keith Urban, and Frank could see a superstar of the future in the making. We discuss Frank's local government career, his teaching and his work as a journalist2018-09-0630 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Heather Mills - A lifetime of travelIf you were discussing great early explorers you'd probably use words like, fearless, courageous and determine. They're all words you can use to describe Heather Mills. Heather is a septuagenarian with an adventurous spirit who has recently returned from back packing in Jordan. In this podcast we talk about the international travellers she's met during her hostel stays, accidentally deleting all of her photos at the top of a mountain she'd just conquered in India, an archaeological dig she was part of when she was 22 and her ancestral connections to some early Queensland pioneers.2018-09-0317 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Suzie Smeed - "I got bullied big time, but it made me stronger"It's not every day that you sit opposite someone with remarkable stories of survival. As you'll hear in this podcast, Suzie Smeed cheated death three times before she was six years old. Her parents fled Budapest during the second world war and her grandparents were killed in Auschwitz. Suzie's family arrived in Australia in 1949 and Suzie says she was bullied at school because she was a refugee. These days she's part of Courage to Care, where she speaks to school kids about her experiences. If you've had what you consider a tough day at work today, or maybe you're worried...2018-08-3021 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Erin Whale - "It was like someone picked the house up and slammed it down"Erin has travelled and worked in New Zealand, Wales and now Australia. She was a real estate agent who experienced earthquake scares with her family in Christchurch, she has an infrastructure background from when she was married to a Welshman in Wales. We'll hear about a real estate investment in Bulgaria that turned sour, her new career path with Jam Social Media and we'll get Erin's top three social media tips for small businesses.2018-08-2732 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Jodie Williams - Live the life you loveJodie is a great example of someone who has had a lifelong connection to the place where she was born and despite its size and geographic location she's managed to build a very successful business that now employs 20 staff. Jodie Williams from Black Ant Gourmet and Kin Kin General Store is now even considering a 'tiny homes' project in the area for a number of reasons and we talk about that in this podcast. You'll also hear about Terra Madre in Turin Italy, Jodie's involvement with Slow Food Noosa and we discuss her scientific approach to preparing food in her...2018-08-2329 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Tammy Fry - Changing the world. Changing peopleThe story behind the Fry Family Food business is remarkable. From modest beginnings in South Africa where Tammy Fry's father worked as a goat and pig farmer, to an organisation, now based at Sunshine Beach Queensland, that supplies vegan food to outlets globally.
In this podcast Tammy and I talk about diet, fasting and the effect it has on your body. There's the husband who was a hunter who is now a vegetarian. We talk about the car-jacking that Tammy survived, teaching women all about self-defence and where to next for the family business.2018-08-2025 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Caroline Hutchinson - playing the radio long gameCaroline recently celebrated two important milestones. She turned 50, and she marked her 20th anniversary as breakfast radio co-host on Mix FM, Sunshine Coast. You'll hear Caroline Hutchinson explain, that there may only be one or two other female presenters in Australia that could match her 20-year record, we also talk about her brief foray into politics, when she ran as an independent candidate in the federal seat of Fisher against Peter Slipper and why she'd never do it again. We talk about her Sydney radio days when she was working multiple jobs while her husband John was recovering from a...2018-08-1631 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Ron West - Beating Queensland's censorship board in the '70sRon has lived a rich and colourful life as a projectionist, theatre owner, organ player and film fanatic. He played an integral role in getting the travelling film festival, out of Sydney, to Queensland in the early '70s, and he helped establish the Majestic Theatre's reputation as a must visit destination in Pomona, with tourists from as far as Texas in North America, coming to visit.2018-08-1329 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Ali Shield - From Noosa to NashvilleAli is a young musician with big dreams. Influenced by the music she heard growing up, she created vision boards of where she wanted to go with plans on how she was going to get there. If you're a young musician starting out or maybe your kids are, Ali tells us about self-funding her first EP and music video clip, song writing workshops, performing live, getting your music on digital platforms and heading to Nashville to make connections.2018-08-0933 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Alan 'Fox' Rogers - A life well lived'Fox' was born in Columbia, schooled in Scotland, worked as a clown, lived as a hippie, and then worked in local government in Queensland.
In this podcast Alan 'Fox' Rogers and I talk about boarding school, music festivals, the secret to raising high achieving kids, the next great Australian novel and exactly how he ended up with the nick name Fox!2018-08-0626 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Helen Peel - A story of courage, determination, successIf you think life has dealt you a bad hand, then this next podcast is a must listen for you. Helen Peel is a successful artist who's known for her sense of colour and dedication to her work. She's also the kind of person who no matter what challenges are thrown her way, manages to rise above the circumstances with great determination and commitment. In this podcast you'll hear Helen talk about miscarrying her son, her first husband who left her penniless, fighting bowel cancer and working five jobs to simply make ends meet. It's a great story.2018-08-0226 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Erika Hackett - The things your parents never talked aboutEstonia is a Baltic country smaller than Tasmania with a population of around 1.3 million people. Erika Hackett's parents fled Estonia looking to make a new life and to raise a family in a new country. In this podcast we talk about Erika's early life as a model and stock broker, re-visiting the country her family fled from, walking the Camino and the work she does as President of Slow Food Noosa.2018-07-3029 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Tomi Rooney - Knowing the man behind the beard and underneath the tattoosTomi is a long-haired, long-bearded, tattooed lad from Gympie Queensland who grew up listening to punk music. He also has an infectious personality and you can't help but like the bloke. Tomi is the kind of guy you tell other mates about. In this podcast we talk about his biker dad, barbering at Scumbags, tattoos, music, history, a wedding in Scotland and his traditional English mum from Birmingham.2018-07-2627 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Elisa Hurtado - I felt like a hamster in a wheelHave you ever felt like you're living your life according to other people's expectations? The degree you're studying for, the career you've chosen or the lifestyle that you're living? It happened to Elisa Hurtado. Even though Elisa was studying law, modelling in exotic locations, and helping to run a string of restaurants, she felt that those choices weren't fulfilling her on a number of levels. So, what did she do? The answers are in the podcast2018-07-2325 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Rosanna Natoli - Television journalist survivorWhen you work on television there's a familiarity and imaginary relationship that's fostered between presenter, host or actor, and viewer. The reality is that a lot of what is happening behind the scenes or in private, is often kept private and the viewer is none the wiser. That's certainly the case with my next guest, Rosanna Natoli. In this podcast, we talk about her television career and the changing face of journalism, her marriage to former Maroochy Shire Mayor Joe Natoli, the highs and the lows, including the six months of her life where it just seemed to go all...2018-07-1926 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Wayne Fletcher - Footy coach, butcher and slaughter-man to veganism and self-healing power.You'd describe 'Fletch' as a typical larrikin Aussie bloke who loved his footy and liked to party. He played semi-professional footy, travelling from Victoria to the Northern Territory, working as a butcher, slaughter-man, and bouncer. These days he's a vegan who meditates, who believes in the self-healing power of good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
In this podcast, we talk about growing up in Hamilton, running a personal fitness business, Fletch Fitness, and couching the Noosa Tigers to a couple of premiership flags.2018-07-1628 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Chad Buxton - A long way from San JoseChad grew up in San Jose, spending most of his childhood by the ocean. He served in the US Navy, studied marine biology, and his goal these days is to eliminate plastic in our community. In this podcast, we talk about Chad's journey from California to Queensland, his time in the Navy, volunteering at an aquarium and Plastic Free Noosa.2018-07-1223 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Glen Elmes - Politics never ends pleasantlyGlen was a Brisbane boy who represented the state seat of Noosa as a Liberal MP. Radio was his first love, scoring a job at 4IP Brisbane half way through radio school followed by stints at Mt Isa, Warwick and Gympie before playing politics. In this podcast we talk about political careers and how they only ever end in a brutal fashion, Glen's early radio days and why sustainable growth in Noosa is good for everyone.2018-07-0938 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Brad Smart - I always wanted to own radio stationsBrad has worked in film as a director and producer, he's been a journalist, broadcaster, and businessman. His passion for radio wasn't simply a desire to work for a radio station, Brad wanted to own the station. This podcast offers an interesting insight into what it was like for Brad to raise the capital to purchase his own radio stations and to streamline those operations so that they became profitable businesses. We also talk about how the global financial crisis, two major floods and a cyclone impacted on Brad Smart's regional radio network. Whether you're someone who has worked in...2018-07-0425 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Marcus Denby - King of the grillMarcus grew up in Kent in the United Kingdom and he travelled extensively across Australia when he was 19. It was a place where he wanted to return to live someday. He owned and ran a pub when he saw an article in the newspaper looking for chefs to come and work in Australia. These days he's the head chef at Wood Fire Grill, Noosa and we started the podcast by talking about who's in charge of meals in the Denby family home.2018-07-0219 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Carolyn Mandersloot - Did you hear the one about the nurse who became a stand-up comedian?Carolyn has been a palliative care nurse for nearly 30 years and she says she's witnessed thousands of deaths during her professional nursing career. For the last few months, she's been performing as a stand-up comedian and I wanted to know whether this was simply an outlet and coping mechanism away from the pressures of living a nurse's life.2018-06-2820 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Carolyn Winkler - The strength to copeCarolyn ran her own business as a pharmacist, worked in the NSW health department and was progressively headhunted, traveling extensively throughout Asia representing pharmaceutical company Pfizer. Carolyn Winkler now calls Noosa home and the last couple of years has sadly been filled with loss and grief, losing both her daughter and her husband. In this podcast, we talk about coping with loss, support networks, running a small business and new beginnings.2018-06-2522 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Pete Jacobs - I still thought that I could be the best in the world in this sportLiving with fatigue can feel lonely and it can be isolating. Imagine dedicating your life to a sport that requires peak physical fitness and stamina while at the same time managing your tired muscles and mind. Pete Jacobs has been living with fatigue since he was a young teenager and in 2012 he was crowned Ironman World Champion in Hawaii. How did he do it? In this podcast, we'll follow Pete's journey from the northern beaches of Sydney to Noosa and discover what it took for Pete Jacobs to accomplish and conquer his biggest goal. We also talk about his new...2018-06-2125 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Hilary O'Neill - A very rich lifeBy any measure, Hilary has lived a very interesting life. She was born in Ireland, learned to sing in London, painted sets in Africa and often, would perform up to 200 shows a year when she lived in Berlin. Hilary plays the harp, sings opera and is currently penning her memoir.2018-06-1821 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Greg Smith - Radio researcher, strategist, group programmer.Greg had a desire to work in radio from a very young age however he admits that he didn't have the 'gift of the gab', preferring to work behind the scenes instead of in front of a microphone. Was Greg simply in the right place at the right time or was it his interest in the research and strategic side of radio that landed him at the forefront of what would become a major game changer in the way that radio stations were run in this country. In this podcast, we talk about the challenges that radio faces today up...2018-06-1422 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Billy Murphy - What doesn't kill you...Billy is from just outside Glasgow and from all descriptions, it was certainly a tough place for a kid to grow up in. In this podcast, you'll hear about Billy's never say die attitude. He's the kind of bloke who rolls with the punches, dusts himself off and keeps moving forward. On his arm are tattooed the words "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger". This podcast holds great inspirational lessons for anyone who runs their own business or for those who simply want to live the best life they can. Billy is co-owner and operator of FTA Noosa.2018-06-0831 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Michael Brennan - Meeting the directorMichael is a new arrival to Noosa, Queensland. He ran his own gallery in Footscray, Melbourne and then added curator to his resume before jumping at the opportunity to become the director at the Noosa Regional Gallery. He grew up in the outer Melbourne suburb of Sunbury in a house that his parents won in a local newspaper competition and his fondest memories are of his father, writing poetry and printing his own books at home. In this podcast we talk about freedom of speech, burning the Australian flag and being questioned by the police for a piece that was dis...2018-06-0620 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Yenny Stromgren - Life ThriverYenny describes herself as a life thriver. Have you heard that term before? If not, listening to Yenny talk passionately about her travel, photography, podcast, land paddling and general love of life might paint you a clearer picture of exactly what a life thriver is. And how did she end up in Noosa, Queensland, having been born and raised in Sweden?2018-06-0426 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)John Morrall - The reinvention expertIt's hard to categorise John. He was a reality TV contestant on The Biggest Loser, he worked as a bouncer at Melbourne nightclubs and pubs in the thriving pub rock scene of the late '70s and '80s when bands like Midnight Oil, The Angels, Noiseworks and The Uncanny X Men were all making a name for themselves. He tells me as a bouncer he was shot at and stabbed. He's worked in retail and these days he owns his own gym, Jetts Noosa. John Morrall is passionate about business and passing on what he knows and understands about...2018-05-3130 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Lew Brennan - "People kept telling me that I was different"Growing up as a young boy with a passion for art, in a big country town in the '60s, meant that Lew felt somewhat like an outsider. People kept telling him that he was different, and he says that he struggled with the school system from year 4 onwards. Those challenges, however, didn't stop Lew from becoming a community leader, a local government councillor, and a much sort after artist. If you're familiar with Lew's art, you know that it is extremely intricate and detailed. It's a passion that he is committed to daily, working away in his private space on...2018-05-2830 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Josh Donohoe - From beer to eternityDo you love beer? Do you brew your own? Maybe you've been a long-term fan of mass-produced, traditional amber liquid, and you've been satisfied with that. Craft or independently brewed beer just might open up a world of flavours and experiences you never thought possible. Josh Donohoe is a beer fanatic, and his love of beer was the catalyst for the creation of Sunshine Coast Craft Beer Tours. Bottoms up!2018-05-2425 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Katja Anton - A life in picturesKatja has the kind of accent that's hard to pick. Her mum was from Finland and Katja was raised in a small place called Formello just outside of Rome in Italy. Photography, travel, wildlife, cooking and the environment are all things that Katja is passionate about. In this podcast we cover all of those subjects and more; and is there a secret to photographing food correctly? A topic for those of us who like posting food pics on Instagram & Facebook.2018-05-2116 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Johnny West - Healthy body, health mind, better business!Johnny, from Noosaville based online clothing retailer Boom Shankar, has always had an adventurous spirit. Heading off into the Colorado mountains to spend the night camping when he was a kid with a group of his friends was common. From ski resorts to water sports, Johnny has always believed that a healthy body equals a healthy mind and ultimately that makes you a better business person. How did he end up in Noosa? Who in the business and entrepreneurial world does he admire and why? What forms the foundations of his business and marketing strategies and what plans are there...2018-05-1727 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Mark Reilly - Living off the gridMark's dad was a Queensland policeman, so his family moved about often. The kids developed the ability to make new friends quickly and Mark says that some of his fondest memories were spent in remote parts of the state. As a petroleum geologist, Mark gets to spend a lot of time in the great outdoors. He's an advocate of alternative energy sources, setting his own home up completely off the grid, however, he does still see an environmental cost with things like the manufacturing of lithium batteries and the amount of plastics that go into the construction of say an el...2018-05-1424 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)June Copeman - Rediscovering yourself.June was a businessperson who for a long time, ignored the signs and what her body & brain were telling her, to continue to invest in her professional life. Without a balanced work/life existence, her health took a serious hit. Unhappiness, depression and then cancer and on top of that a loss in the family. It was time to re-evaluate her life, re-discover her identity and chart a new course in an environment that would nurture her body and her soul2018-05-1030 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Alicia Sharples - Art work"Women share in a very different way to men. Women have a deep understanding of their stories and I can see it in the way they produce art" - Alicia Sharples, co-ordinator Butter Factory Arts Centre. In this podcast we talk, art, inspiration, exhibitions, travel, homeschooling kids and how Alicia coped with the death of her mum who was in a coma for six years.2018-05-0724 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Matt Dunstan - 30 years in heelsMatt has been a drag performer for almost 30 years, starting in Melbourne back in the 80s. He grew up on the outskirts of Melbourne with a desire to always entertain others. He came out to his mum when he was in his early teens however he says that the pressures he put on himself were the biggest challenges to deal with. Matt is involved with the Sunshine Coast Pride Festival, the Rainbow Formal, RSPCA, and the Million Paws walk. Plus, he cares full time for his partner while still performing three to four times a week..2018-05-0227 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Jon Coppola - A New Yorker in NoosaJon talks about growing up in New York City, getting your foot in the door in the movie business, the highs and lows of the film industry, meeting his Australian wife, moving to Noosa and a renewed passion for scriptwriting.2018-04-2938 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Sam Coward - I never believed in having something to fall back onSam Coward doesn't believe in "having something to fall back on" when it comes to his career. It's an all or nothing approach for Sam whose passion has always been to perform. His choices may not have always had his father's blessing, however, Sam's involvement in theatre has led onto film roles and now a successful breakfast radio show on Hot 91. Sam talks about the first time his father came to see him in a stage production, and why they never spoke for six months after that event, starting out in radio and the car crash that could have easily...2018-04-2625 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Mick Earle - dealing with depression & why men shouldn't eat concrete anymoreThis podcast is about men's mental health issues from someone who has travelled that road and worked with other men who, all too often, are reluctant to talk about what's going on inside them. We talk about the effects of anti-depressants, how quick doctors are to prescribe them, and the culture that surrounds men that prohibits them from truly expressing how they feel.2018-04-2324 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Mille Stoevring - The Dane backpacker who became an Australian citizen"How far away can I get and how extreme can the surroundings be?" - Mille Stoevring2018-04-1927 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Giuseppe Palumbo - founder of Central Station Records & dance music pioneerGiuseppe left Italy together with his family in 1967 unaware his father had organised an arranged marriage for his sister. Giuseppe's passion was always music and once in Australia that passion drew him into a copyright battle with the government, importing vinyl from overseas and eventually establishing Central Station Records in Melbourne. His entrepreneurial spirit, together with his partner Morgan Williams, saw them launch a line of clothing off the back of the brand as the business continued to build. These days they call Black Mountian, in the Noosa hinterland, home where they work on their other passion, conservation and the prote...2018-04-1526 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Sandy Bolton - You never miss what you never know.If you ask Sandy Bolton how she felt understanding that her father walked away from her mum, leaving four children behind, she'll tell you that you never miss what you never know. Sandy's resilience and determination have been part of her character from when she was very young, right through to when she was elected as the first-ever female councilor in the newly de-amalgamated Noosa Council, to her current position as an independent MP representing the state government seat of Noosa. What makes Sandy Bolton tick? Why a life in public office? Download the podcast NOW2018-04-1145 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Katie Johnston - One person's trash.Getting fired from her job was the best thing that ever happened to Katie Johnston. It was the catalyst that started Eco Bling, a range of planet-friendly fashion accessories, with a global customer base. How do you build a successful business from nothing? What are Katie's most effective marketing tools? What was the advice that her six mentors gave her? Where to next? Listen to the podcast for the answers.2018-04-0830 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Justin Veivers - A sporting passion.JV has done it all. He's been a high profile sports presenter across Queensland for 7 Local News, the CEO of the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles rugby league team, he managed the Yandina Flyer, Chris Vermeulen, during his brief stint with Moto GP and now he runs his own successful business in Noosa.2018-04-0429 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Carlie Wacker - The importance of being honest and authentic and the sharing of love."No woman I know is happy with their body. Every woman has body image issues. I wouldn't believe it if a woman said she didn't." - Carlie Wacker 2018-03-3119 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Ian Pugh. From Zimbabwe to Australia, a writer's journey."Everyone was nervous when Mugabe took over, fearing massive changes and retaliation against the whites" - Ian Pugh2018-03-2837 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Holly Pittman - For the love of film.Holly Pittman is a Canadian whose love of traveling was sparked by an interest in reading and in film. She's the president of the Noosa Film Society and also involved in the annual Noosa International Film Festival which is now into its third year.2018-03-2540 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Jon Coghill - from rock drummer to journalist.Jon talks about his years with Brisbane band Powderfinger, the end of the band and the start of a new career as a journalist.2018-03-0936 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Matt Golinski; dealing with loss and new beginnings.Chef Matt Golinski opens up about losing his family, his motivation to keep going, new beginnings, cooking, his garage band, and motorcycles.2018-03-0939 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Sun, sand and surf. Phil Jarratt's envious life."I was never good at working for the man." - Phil Jarratt2018-03-0527 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)Hannah Devers. Bouncing back!"I broke. I really broke, and I got to the point where I wasn't ok." - Hannah Devers2018-03-0228 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)An Adventurer's LifeOutback Australian adventurer's, The Gall Boys have been holidaying in Noosa each summer for nearly four decades. What's changed, if anything, and is the fishing still good?2018-02-2616 min
Everyone Has A Story (Inspiring Life Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Athletes, and Adventurers)A job in paradise.Imagine building a business from scratch and asking people to invest in thin air? Deb Caruso has always wanted to create a community where locals could come together to inspire, indulge and inform. Launching a new publication was challenging, however, the business has survived and in 2018 enters its fifth year.2018-02-0938 min