Shows
My Warm Table ... with SoniaSeason 3 Wrap Up ... Grazie from Sonia NolanGrazie ... thank you for your company around the warm table during another season of wonderful Western Australian guests making our communities better. We recap the Season 3 conversations we enjoyed around La Tavola Calda.Kicking Cancer with Lisa HollandConnection with Dan MinchinIlluminating Lives with Lightbulb Skills...Embracing Independence and Hope with Desley Delic and Megan HancockStorytelling Resilience with Andrea GibbsFleeing Ukraine and Rebuilding a Life with Olga HurinaEating Disorders and Mental Health with Nicola CooperWeaving Identitites ... Multiculturalism in WA with Karla BenitezBreathing Life Back into Our Lands with Anthony JamesHarnessing Community and Healing Touch with Tamala BosveldThriving i...2024-11-2504 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaGood Sammy: Empowering Disability and Sustainability with Kane BlackmanWhat if you could empower people with disabilities while simultaneously making strides toward environmental sustainability? Kane Blackman, the CEO of Good Sammy Enterprises, a beacon of positive change in Western Australia joins us around the warm table. We uncover the inspiring history of Good Sammy, from its roots in 1958 to its current role as a leader in disability employment and sustainable fashion. Kane shares how the organisation not only creates inclusive work environments with over 50% of its workforce having disabilities but also diverts millions of kilograms of textiles from ending up in landfill each year....2024-11-0450 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaThriving in Your Second Spring with Lois Keay-SmithUnlock the secrets to navigating your "second spring" with career counsellor and reinvention coach Lois Keay-Smith. Lois joins us to share modern job search strategies and the importance of staying active and connected. This episode is packed with actionable insights that will empower you to embrace your next chapter with strength and purpose. Lois shares invaluable insights on recognizing and managing perimenopause and menopause symptoms, and how these often-overlooked changes can impact your career and personal life. We'll also dive into the revolutionary ideas presented in "The 100-Year Life" by Linda Gratton and Andrew Scott, ch...2024-10-1456 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaHarnessing Community and Healing Touch with Tamala BosveldWhat if you could transform your life through the power of community and touch? Today, we sit down with the incredible Tamala Bosveld, a mother of five, marathon enthusiast, and compassionate massage therapist, whose work has touched countless lives. Join us as Tamala shares her inspiring journey, from balancing family life to organizing a family-friendly running event that brings people together. You'll hear about the planning behind these events and the profound sense of belonging they foster.Imagine the healing power of a single touch. Tamala delves into her expertise in remedial and oncology massage, o...2024-09-2338 min
My Warm Table ... with SoniaBreathing Life Back into Our Lands with Anthony JamesEver wondered why mainstream agriculture seems so destructive? Picture a grandfather and his grandson pondering the question of why growing crops often involves killing. This profound moment sets the stage for a transformative conversation with Anthony James, the host of the Regeneration podcast, and a fifth-generation Western Australian. Together, we explore how regenerative agriculture is breathing life back into our lands, bringing forth a resurgence in biodiversity and natural water sources. Anthony shares compelling stories of farmers who have radically altered their methods, resulting in healthier ecosystems and communities.Warm thanks to:Sponsor: Females...2024-09-031h 10
My Warm Table ... with SoniaWeaving Identities: Multiculturalism in Western Australia with Karla BenitezCan multiculturalism truly shape the identity of a region? Join us as Sonia Nolan welcomes Karla Benitez, a dedicated advocate for culturally and linguistically diverse communities, to explore the vibrant tapestry and challenges of multicultural life in Western Australia. Karla shares her compelling journey from Mexico to Australia and her impactful work with the Multicultural Labor Organisation. Together, we reflect on the significance of multicultural input in shaping Western Australia’s identity, and the essential efforts needed to ensure representation and inclusion across all facets of society.Boldly addressing the intersection of gender and cultural di...2024-08-1240 min