Linda Marigliano is an Australian television and radio presenter, podcaster, musician and DJ, best known for her work on FBi Radio and Triple J. Linda has built a career out of performing for other people. In her day-job as an on-air presenter or in her family home, she contorted herself into 'the cool girl' or 'the good girl'.Exploring how to wrestle with long-distance love and learning more about herself in her key relationships (including with her Mum) has become the pursuit of Linda’s expressions - her podcast Tough Love is a podcast production masterpiece, and her book Love Language explore these theme’s. We chat about vocabulary of love in all forms - intimate partners, families, and friendships. The importance of holding expectations loosely - learning how to express what we want and the ways we like to be loved - and the importance of weaving the threads of creativity and true presence with others to continue to grow. I couldn’t have loved this conversation any more. Personal, practical, insightful and relevant for all who dance with love, soak up this conversation with Linda Marigliano. As she repeatedly over-committed and sought approval in all its guises, she started to ask herself: Why am I like this? Combing through her complex relationship with her mother, the sense of duty within her extended Italian and Chinese-Malaysian families, and the twisting turns of both her career path and her love life, she noticed a pattern emerging. Her love language had warped into acts of service that pleased everyone but herself, without boundaries or exceptions. And she'd lost the ability to translate the vocabulary of love being spoken all around her.Love Language is Linda's determined reclamation of her identity; a fiercely relatable and viscerally honest account of what it means to love and be loved.

Linda Marigliano is an Australian television and radio presenter, podcaster, musician and DJ, best known for her work on FBi Radio and Triple J.  Linda has built a career out of performing for other people. In her day-job as an on-air presenter or in her family home, she contorted herself into 'the cool girl' or 'the good girl'. Exploring how to wrestle with long-distance love and learning more about herself in her key relationships (including with her Mum) has become the pursuit of Linda’s expressions - her podcast Tough Love is a podcast production masterpiece, and her book Love Language explore these theme’s. We chat about vocabulary of love in all forms - intimate partners, families, and friendships. The importance of holding expectations loosely - learning how to express what we want and the ways we like to be loved - and the importance of weaving the threads of creativity and true presence with others to continue to grow. I couldn’t have loved this conversation any more. Personal, practical, insightful and relevant for all who dance with love, soak up this conversation with Linda Marigliano. As she repeatedly over-committed and sought approval in all its guises, she started to ask herself: Why am I like this? Combing through her complex relationship with her mother, the sense of duty within her extended Italian and Chinese-Malaysian families, and the twisting turns of both her career path and her love life, she noticed a pattern emerging. Her love language had warped into acts of service that pleased everyone but herself, without boundaries or exceptions. And she'd lost the ability to translate the vocabulary of love being spoken all around her. Love Language is Linda's determined reclamation of her identity; a fiercely relatable and viscerally honest account of what it means to love and be loved.

Ep 160 Linda Marigliano - Love Language

Charlotte Ree

We all have memories intertwined with food. From our earliest of days, to the food we reach for in heartbreak, celebration or connection. Charlotte Ree explores how food can be a way back to ourselves.  Sharing her open and real stories of love, loss, and finding herself again in her book Heartbake, this is a bittersweet story with some tough tough moments. In this real and raw conversation Charlotte shares what is was like growing up with parents navigating mental illness, the experience of ending a marriage and being single in an apartment as Sydney went into lock-down, and the tough road back to herself. Food and recipes are a core part of her story, and I'm here to tell you that need to buy a copy of Heartbake for the brownie recipe alone (okay also for the Burnt Basque Cheesecake recipe, and the focaccia recipe!).  Weaving together sweet moments with tough moments, loss and love, a single boiled egg to cooking four course dinner parties via her Supper Club; soak up the wisdom and words from the beautiful Charlotte Ree. Host &amp; Producer: Ali Hill - https://alisonhill.com.au/Guest: Charlotte Ree - https://www.charlotteree.com/Editor: Jason Strozkiy - https://www.strozkiymedia.com/Talent Producer: Maddy Westbrook - https://thenoblegroup.com.au/

We all have memories intertwined with food. From our earliest of days, to the food we reach for in heartbreak, celebration or connection. Charlotte Ree explores how food can be a way back to ourselves. Sharing her open and real stories of love, loss, and finding herself again in her book Heartbake, this is a bittersweet story with some tough tough moments. In this real and raw conversation Charlotte shares what is was like growing up with parents navigating mental illness, the experience of ending a marriage and being single in an apartment as Sydney went into lock-down, and the tough road back to herself. Food and recipes are a core part of her story, and I'm here to tell you that need to buy a copy of Heartbake for the brownie recipe alone (okay also for the Burnt Basque Cheesecake recipe, and the focaccia recipe!). Weaving together sweet moments with tough moments, loss and love, a single boiled egg to cooking four course dinner parties via her Supper Club; soak up the wisdom and words from the beautiful Charlotte Ree. Host &amp; Producer: Ali Hill - <a href="https://alisonhill.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alisonhill.com.au/</a> Guest: Charlotte Ree - <a href="https://www.charlotteree.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.charlotteree.com/</a> Editor: Jason Strozkiy - <a href="https://www.strozkiymedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.strozkiymedia.com/</a> Talent Producer: Maddy Westbrook - <a href="https://thenoblegroup.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thenoblegroup.com.au/</a>

Ep 159 Charlotte Ree - Heartbreak and finding a way back

Kathryn Eisman

Kathryn Eisman is a multi-Emmy Award Nominated television journalist, bestselling author and Internationally celebrated fashion "de-coder" and entrepreneur. A pioneer in the 'language of fashion', Kathryn has toured the globe as a speaker and columnist on the topic, noted by the media for her "uncanny ability to read a person based on the clothes they wear." Her unique combination of razor-sharp wit, deep analysis, warmth and insight into contemporary issues and trends coupled with her Live TV experience both in front and behind the camera has contributed to her becoming one of Australia's most successful media exports. Kathryn has also founded the global hosiery label High Heel Jungle, created to elevate the daily act of getting dressed into an empowering and joyful form of self-expressionAfter more than a decade at the pinnacle of USA Media, Kathryn has returned to Australia to co-create, co-EP and star in "Undressed with Kathryn Eisman”. We chat about the power of clothing, expressing who we really are, and the importance of feeling comfortable in the skin we’re in. Before you get self-conscious about what you might be wearing as you listen to this episode - just know I was donning Ugg Boots the entire interview! Engaging, enticing and uplifting is this conversation with Kathryn Eisman.

Kathryn Eisman is a multi-Emmy Award Nominated television journalist, bestselling author and Internationally celebrated fashion "de-coder" and entrepreneur.  A pioneer in the 'language of fashion', Kathryn has toured the globe as a speaker and columnist on the topic, noted by the media for her "uncanny ability to read a person based on the clothes they wear."  Her unique combination of razor-sharp wit, deep analysis, warmth and insight into contemporary issues and trends coupled with her Live TV experience both in front and behind the camera has contributed to her becoming one of Australia's most successful media exports.  Kathryn has also founded the global hosiery label High Heel Jungle, created to elevate the daily act of getting dressed into an empowering and joyful form of self-expression After more than a decade at the pinnacle of USA Media, Kathryn has returned to Australia to co-create, co-EP and star in "Undressed with Kathryn Eisman”.   We chat about the power of clothing, expressing who we really are, and the importance of feeling comfortable in the skin we’re in. Before you get self-conscious about what you might be wearing as you listen to this episode - just know I was donning Ugg Boots the entire interview! Engaging, enticing and uplifting is this conversation with Kathryn Eisman.

Ep 158 Kathryn Eisman - What do your clothes reveal about you?

Rebecca Ray

Dr Rebecca Ray is a clinical psychologist, author and speaker who helps big-picture-thinking people master their psychology. Beck’s expertise as a professional zig-zagger sets her apart as one of Australia’s most in-demand and authoritative voices in the personal development space. Her science-backed, hard and heart truth approach is uniquely informed by her pivots from pilot to psychologist, from dating men to marrying a woman, and from being burnt out to bestselling author. Beck is the author of six books, including The Art of Self-Kindness, Setting Boundaries, Small Habits for a Big Life, and her latest book Difficult People. We explore boundaries, those hard conversations (that actually can be game-changers) and tools to reflect on the role we play in challenging circumstances. Personal, delightful and filled with practical tools you’ll take plenty away from this conversation with Dr Rebecca Ray.Host - Ali Hill https://www.alisonhill.com.au/Guest - Dr Rebecca Ray https://rebeccaray.com.au/Editor - Jason Strozkiy https://www.strozkiymedia.com/Talent Producer - Maddy Westbrook https://thenoblegroup.com.au/

Dr Rebecca Ray is a clinical psychologist, author and speaker who helps big-picture-thinking people master their psychology. Beck’s expertise as a professional zig-zagger sets her apart as one of Australia’s most in-demand and authoritative voices in the personal development space. Her science-backed, hard and heart truth approach is uniquely informed by her pivots from pilot to psychologist, from dating men to marrying a woman, and from being burnt out to bestselling author. Beck is the author of six books, including The Art of Self-Kindness, Setting Boundaries, Small Habits for a Big Life, and her latest book Difficult People. We explore boundaries, those hard conversations (that actually can be game-changers) and tools to reflect on the role we play in challenging circumstances. Personal, delightful and filled with practical tools you’ll take plenty away from this conversation with Dr Rebecca Ray. Host - Ali Hill <a href="https://www.alisonhill.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.alisonhill.com.au/</a> Guest - Dr Rebecca Ray <a href="https://rebeccaray.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rebeccaray.com.au/</a> Editor - Jason Strozkiy <a href="https://www.strozkiymedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.strozkiymedia.com/</a> Talent Producer - Maddy Westbrook <a href="https://thenoblegroup.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thenoblegroup.com.au/</a>

Ep 157 Dr Rebecca Ray -

Melissa Levi

We dive into the hard things about bringing up age, illness and next steps with those we love the most. These are not easy conversations, and yet all too often they are left until it’s too late or not had at all. Being able to know and fulfil the wishes of those we love can be gratifying - but it starts with knowing what those wishes are. This conversation is one that will leave you thinking differently about aging. Melissa Levi is a clinical psychologist specialising in older people's mental health and dementia. With over a decade of experience at one of Australia's leading hospitals, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Melissa has helped more than a thousand older people and their families. Enjoy this conversation with Melissa Levi.Host: Ali Hill - https://alisonhill.com.au/Guest: Melissa Levi - https://www.talkingageing.com/Editor &amp; Producer: Jason Strokziy - https://www.strozkiymedia.com/Talent Producer: Maddy Westbrook - https://thenoblegroup.com.au/

We dive into the hard things about bringing up age, illness and next steps with those we love the most. These are not easy conversations, and yet all too often they are left until it’s too late or not had at all. Being able to know and fulfil the wishes of those we love can be gratifying - but it starts with knowing what those wishes are. This conversation is one that will leave you thinking differently about aging. Melissa Levi is a clinical psychologist specialising in older people's mental health and dementia. With over a decade of experience at one of Australia's leading hospitals, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Melissa has helped more than a thousand older people and their families. Enjoy this conversation with Melissa Levi. Host: Ali Hill - <a href="https://alisonhill.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alisonhill.com.au/</a> Guest: Melissa Levi - <a href="https://www.talkingageing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.talkingageing.com/</a> Editor &amp; Producer: Jason Strokziy - <a href="https://www.strozkiymedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.strozkiymedia.com/</a> Talent Producer: Maddy Westbrook - <a href="https://thenoblegroup.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thenoblegroup.com.au/</a>

Ep 156 Melissa Levi - We Need To Talk About Ageing

Gretchen Rubin

There are times where we are so caught up in our own head that we can’t see a way to get out of the tangled threads. This conversation is an antidote to that feeling. Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She is an acclaimed, NY Times best-selling author with books including Happiness Project, Happiness at Home, Better Than Before amongst others. She’s known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humor and clarity. We dive into her latest book ‘Life in Five Senses’ and talk about how tuning into your unique sensory experience can be one of the best ways to tap into delight and get out of your own head. I had so many aha-moments and you’ll hear Gretchen had one herself about the power of play in a world of discipline and habits. You can also take Gretechen’s quiz to discover your neglected sense at GR.com/quiz. You’ll hear what my neglected sense is and some ideas on how to tune more into this sense. This is a playful, delight-filled conversation that I’m sure will awaken your own senses. Tap into the explorations and insights shared by Gretchen Rubin.Host: Ali Hill - https://www.alisonhill.com.au/Guest: Gretchen Rubin - https://gretchenrubin.com/Editor: Jason Strozkiy - https://www.strozkiymedia.com/Talent Manager: Maddy Westbrook - https://thenoblegroup.com.au/

There are times where we are so caught up in our own head that we can’t see a way to get out of the tangled threads. This conversation is an antidote to that feeling. Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She is an acclaimed, NY Times best-selling author with books including Happiness Project, Happiness at Home, Better Than Before amongst others. She’s known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humor and clarity. We dive into her latest book ‘Life in Five Senses’ and talk about how tuning into your unique sensory experience can be one of the best ways to tap into delight and get out of your own head. I had so many aha-moments and you’ll hear Gretchen had one herself about the power of play in a world of discipline and habits. You can also take Gretechen’s quiz to discover your neglected sense at <a href="http://GR.com/quiz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GR.com/quiz</a>. You’ll hear what my neglected sense is and some ideas on how to tune more into this sense. This is a playful, delight-filled conversation that I’m sure will awaken your own senses. Tap into the explorations and insights shared by Gretchen Rubin. Host: Ali Hill - <a href="https://www.alisonhill.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.alisonhill.com.au/</a> Guest: Gretchen Rubin - <a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gretchenrubin.com/</a> Editor: Jason Strozkiy - <a href="https://www.strozkiymedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.strozkiymedia.com/</a> Talent Manager: Maddy Westbrook - <a href="https://thenoblegroup.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thenoblegroup.com.au/</a>

Ep 155 Gretchen Rubin - Tap into delight through sensory experiences

One of the things I love about this podcast is how open and willing the guests are to sit with me in tough and important conversations. And this conversation with Chum Ehelepola stayed with me long after we’d finished. We went deep very early. Exploring living in war, decisions to immigrate, the raw face of racism, and making it in the world of screen and acting where we still have a long way to go in terms of diversity. Having walked away from an engineering career to follow his passion for acting Chum’s television credits include: The Straits playing the lovable rogue, Joseph; Sea Patrol, Laid, All Saints, and most recently The Newsreader which was awarded AACTA award for best Australian drama. We dive into Chum’s career, navigating Hollywood, the importance of diversity on our screens, and his decision to live with his family in the country. I loved everything about this conversation and there’s every chance you will too. Enjoy the depth and delight that is Chum Ehelepola. Host: www.instagram.com/alihill/Guest: www.instagram.com/chumehelepola/Editor: Jason Strozkiy -www.strozkiymedia.com/

One of the things I love about this podcast is how open and willing the guests are to sit with me in tough and important conversations. And this conversation with Chum Ehelepola stayed with me long after we’d finished. We went deep very early. Exploring living in war, decisions to immigrate, the raw face of racism, and making it in the world of screen and acting where we still have a long way to go in terms of diversity. Having walked away from an engineering career to follow his passion for acting Chum’s television credits include: The Straits playing the lovable rogue, Joseph; Sea Patrol, Laid, All Saints, and most recently The Newsreader which was awarded AACTA award for best Australian drama. We dive into Chum’s career, navigating Hollywood, the importance of diversity on our screens, and his decision to live with his family in the country. I loved everything about this conversation and there’s every chance you will too. Enjoy the depth and delight that is Chum Ehelepola. Host: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/alihill/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/alihill/</a> Guest: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/chumehelepola/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/chumehelepola/</a> Editor: Jason Strozkiy -<a href="http://www.strozkiymedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.strozkiymedia.com/</a>

Ep 154 Chum Ehelepola -

Sarah McKay

Dr Sarah McKay is a neuroscientist and science communicator who specialises in translating brain science research into simple, actionable strategies for peak performance, creativity, women's health and wellbeing. Her previous book, The Women's Brain Book: The Neuroscience of Health, Hormones and Happiness, explores the female lifespan through the lens of neurobiology. In this conversation we dive into not only Sarah’s interest in neuroscience for women, but the changes and understandings of what happens in the brain when women become mothers. Pregnancy changes our brains but is there such a thing as a mother’s instinct and how does a mothers brain change not just in pregnancy and early years but across the lifecycle of her children? Sarah’s latest book Baby Brain explores this and more. Known as the person who explains the brain enjoy this fascinating conversation with Dr Sarah McKay.

Dr Sarah McKay is a neuroscientist and science communicator who specialises in translating brain science research into simple, actionable strategies for peak performance, creativity, women's health and wellbeing. Her previous book, The Women's Brain Book: The Neuroscience of Health, Hormones and Happiness, explores the female lifespan through the lens of neurobiology. In this conversation we dive into not only Sarah’s interest in neuroscience for women, but the changes and understandings of what happens in the brain when women become mothers. Pregnancy changes our brains but is there such a thing as a mother’s instinct and how does a mothers brain change not just in pregnancy and early years but across the lifecycle of her children? Sarah’s latest book Baby Brain explores this and more. Known as the person who explains the brain enjoy this fascinating conversation with Dr Sarah McKay.

Ep 153 Dr Sarah McKay - The neuroscience of motherhood

Yamini Naidu

What does a bollywood dancer / economist have to do with story-telling? Yamini Naidu is a Bollywood-dancing, economist, business story-teller. She has a deep belief that story-telling, particularly in business, is critical for engagement, motivation and connection. We remember the stories we hear more than the data we’re told. One of the ways to be a better story-teller is to unleash your X-factor. Hint: Yamini’s has something to do with Bollywood dancing. You’ve got an X-factor too….but it will take some work to uncover it. In this conversation Yamini shares the intersection of where to find your X-factor and it starts with going in-ward, before looking outward. Enjoy the story-telling, X-factor-creating wisdom that is Yamini Naidu.Host: Ali Hill - https://www.alisonhill.com.au/Guest: Yamini Naidu - https://yamininaidu.com.au/Editor: Jason Strozky - https://www.strozkiymedia.com/Media &amp; Guest Manager: Maddy Westbrook - https://thenoblegroup.com.au/

What does a bollywood dancer / economist have to do with story-telling? Yamini Naidu is a Bollywood-dancing, economist, business story-teller. She has a deep belief that story-telling, particularly in business, is critical for engagement, motivation and connection. We remember the stories we hear more than the data we’re told. One of the ways to be a better story-teller is to unleash your X-factor. Hint: Yamini’s has something to do with Bollywood dancing. You’ve got an X-factor too….but it will take some work to uncover it. In this conversation Yamini shares the intersection of where to find your X-factor and it starts with going in-ward, before looking outward. Enjoy the story-telling, X-factor-creating wisdom that is Yamini Naidu. Host: Ali Hill - <a href="https://www.alisonhill.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.alisonhill.com.au/</a> Guest: Yamini Naidu - <a href="https://yamininaidu.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://yamininaidu.com.au/</a> Editor: Jason Strozky - <a href="https://www.strozkiymedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.strozkiymedia.com/</a> Media &amp; Guest Manager: Maddy Westbrook - <a href="https://thenoblegroup.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thenoblegroup.com.au/</a>

Ep 152 Yamini Naidu - Uncover your X Factor

Yael is best known for her portrayal of Lorna Morello in Orange is the New Black. It’s her talent on the screen and stage that have gifted her the skills to bring to her latest endeavours around climate change. Yael is an actor turned activist. Her credits are long and I’m sure I’ll miss some of the most important one’s here so please dive more into Yael’s body of work. OITNB  ran for 7 seasons and has been honoured with multiple SAG Award for Outstanding Comedy Ensemble award wins and Emmy Award Nominations for Outstanding Comedy and Outstanding Drama. Yael recently appeared in the See-Saw Films/AMC series Firebite. Other recent streaming credits include Wellmania, High Maintenance, Childhood’s End, Picnic at Hanging Rock and Deep Water where she received Logie Nomination for Most Outstanding Actress. In Jan 2020 at the height of the Australian bushfires, Yael announced that she would be abandoning her US Green Card, with major impact on her transatlantic film career, returning home to Australia as a symbol of her commitment to reducing CO2 emissions. Since then Yael founded Hi Neighbour; an organisation that uses solar projects to fund scholarships for local workers training for Technical Low Carbon jobs. She’s currently studying Sustainable Communities at University of Wollongong. www.hineighbour.com.au. A story-teller, a connector of people, and skilled in the art of ‘standing in someone else’s shoes’, soak up this conversation with the ever-delightful Yael Stone.

Yael is best known for her portrayal of Lorna Morello in Orange is the New Black. It’s her talent on the screen and stage that have gifted her the skills to bring to her latest endeavours around climate change. Yael is an actor turned activist. Her credits are long and I’m sure I’ll miss some of the most important one’s here so please dive more into Yael’s body of work. OITNB ran for 7 seasons and has been honoured with multiple SAG Award for Outstanding Comedy Ensemble award wins and Emmy Award Nominations for Outstanding Comedy and Outstanding Drama. Yael recently appeared in the See-Saw Films/AMC series Firebite. Other recent streaming credits include Wellmania, High Maintenance, Childhood’s End, Picnic at Hanging Rock and Deep Water where she received Logie Nomination for Most Outstanding Actress. In Jan 2020 at the height of the Australian bushfires, Yael announced that she would be abandoning her US Green Card, with major impact on her transatlantic film career, returning home to Australia as a symbol of her commitment to reducing CO2 emissions. Since then Yael founded Hi Neighbour; an organisation that uses solar projects to fund scholarships for local workers training for Technical Low Carbon jobs. She’s currently studying Sustainable Communities at University of Wollongong. <a href="http://www.hineighbour.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hineighbour.com.au</a>. A story-teller, a connector of people, and skilled in the art of ‘standing in someone else’s shoes’, soak up this conversation with the ever-delightful Yael Stone.

Ep 151 Yael Stone - Follow what you are passionately moved by

Stand Out Life is a podcast dedicated to living boldly in a busy world, with psychologist, Ali Hill. Throughout these podcasts we sit down with influential women - and a few good men - and chat about how they live a life of purpose while making progress. We dig into their stories, both the successes and the struggles and in doing so, we get some amazing insights into what it takes to live big  and ultimately how they’ve found the wins in this crazy busy world.  Let’s dive deep into what it takes to live a Stand Out Life.

Stand Out Life is a podcast dedicated to living boldly in a busy world, with psychologist, Ali Hill. Throughout these podcasts we sit down with influential women - and a few good men - and chat about how they live a life of purpose while making progress. We dig into their stories, both the successes and the struggles and in doing so, we get some amazing insights into what it takes to live big and ultimately how they’ve found the wins in this crazy busy world.   Let’s dive deep into what it takes to live a Stand Out Life.

Stand Out Life

Lynne Cazaly

A master facilitator, a transformation driver, and an absolute Airline geek - Lynne Cazaly is on a mission to shake down . Her latest book is titled ‘Ish: The Problem with our Pursuit for Perfection and the Life-Changing Practice of Good Enough’. And perfectionism is a problem - it has been known to cause over-thinking, over-working, burnout, sleeplessness, and mental health problems like depression and anxiety….and it’s on the rise. We unpack the role that curiousity plays in order to help us change perspectives and Lynne puts a number of challenges out to all of us in this chat - like what would it be like it if was good enough? How can we experiment more? What if we put our work out quicker - got feedback - and iterated? Letting go of perfectionism is not for the faint-hearted because it will require change, but the invitation to ‘Ish’ more is there and the truth is others may not even realise you are doing it. If you are looking for more time, more enjoyment, and more freedom to let the pressures go then you’ll get a ton out of this conversation. We explored, we unpacked, and we laughed with the remarkable Lynne Cazaly. Connect with Lynne at: Website: www.lynnecazaly.com.auInstagram: www.instagram.com/lynnecazalyLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lynnecazaly

A master facilitator, a transformation driver, and an absolute Airline geek - Lynne Cazaly is on a mission to shake down . Her latest book is titled ‘Ish: The Problem with our Pursuit for Perfection and the Life-Changing Practice of Good Enough’. And perfectionism is a problem - it has been known to cause over-thinking, over-working, burnout, sleeplessness, and mental health problems like depression and anxiety….and it’s on the rise. We unpack the role that curiousity plays in order to help us change perspectives and Lynne puts a number of challenges out to all of us in this chat - like what would it be like it if was good enough? How can we experiment more? What if we put our work out quicker - got feedback - and iterated? Letting go of perfectionism is not for the faint-hearted because it will require change, but the invitation to ‘Ish’ more is there and the truth is others may not even realise you are doing it. If you are looking for more time, more enjoyment, and more freedom to let the pressures go then you’ll get a ton out of this conversation. We explored, we unpacked, and we laughed with the remarkable Lynne Cazaly. Connect with Lynne at: Website: <a href="http://www.lynnecazaly.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lynnecazaly.com.au</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/lynnecazaly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/lynnecazaly</a> LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnecazaly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/lynnecazaly</a>

Ep82 Lynne Cazaly - Less Perfectionism, more ‘Ish'

Kirsten Stallard

Today’s conversation is one with a difference. When I asked today’s guest for her bio she came back to me and said everything I had identified with before has changed and really I’m just a person who’s done a hike. And not just any hike. Kirsten Stallard spent 155 days walking the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico border to the Canadian border covering 4270km of terrain including 42 days across the desert to the final days walking through snow and freezing conditions. Why you might ask? Well I did. Kirsten had realised that her life needed to change and as an extrovert wanted learn how to be alone. She left her job, a 6 year relationship and found the PCT calling her. This conversation is extraordinary as Kirsten shares the paradox of completing a pilgrimage like this. We talk about the little details like what you eat, to the lessons you learn along the way, including the challenge of asking and receiving help.  If you’ve ever had the yearning to put quiet to the noise, don a backpack, and step away from life then this conversation is an adventure worth hearing. Join us in stepping into the lessons from the trail with Kirsten Stallard. CONNECT WITH KIRSTEN HERE: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kirstenstallard

Today’s conversation is one with a difference. When I asked today’s guest for her bio she came back to me and said everything I had identified with before has changed and really I’m just a person who’s done a hike. And not just any hike. Kirsten Stallard spent 155 days walking the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico border to the Canadian border covering 4270km of terrain including 42 days across the desert to the final days walking through snow and freezing conditions. Why you might ask? Well I did. Kirsten had realised that her life needed to change and as an extrovert wanted learn how to be alone. She left her job, a 6 year relationship and found the PCT calling her. This conversation is extraordinary as Kirsten shares the paradox of completing a pilgrimage like this. We talk about the little details like what you eat, to the lessons you learn along the way, including the challenge of asking and receiving help. If you’ve ever had the yearning to put quiet to the noise, don a backpack, and step away from life then this conversation is an adventure worth hearing. Join us in stepping into the lessons from the trail with Kirsten Stallard. CONNECT WITH KIRSTEN HERE: Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/kirstenstallard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/kirstenstallard</a>

Ep71 Kirsten Stallard - Lessons from the trail

Sarah Wilson

Whether its back in the Editor of Cosmos days, as a host on the first series of MasterChef, the face behind the international I Quit Sugar movement, whose 8-week program has been completed by 1.5 million people, through the pages of any one of her international best-selling cookbooks, or in the poetic words of her book about anxiety titled, ‘First, We Make The Beast Beautiful’, which was a New York Times best-seller - it’s likely somewhere across her career you’ve come across Sarah Wilson. She’s a focused self-confessed perfectionist who oozes curiosity. And it’s this deep curiousity about life, people, and living in the shit that Sarah and I connected over. Sarah walks her talk encouraging others to live with less through messages about minimalism and anti-consumerism, in fact her latest book just realised ’Simplicious Flow’ is a call to zero waste cooking.  We explore a bunch of topics including her experience with anxiety.  Sarah shares that writing First we make the beast beautiful was the process in her accepting her anxiety and was a form of therapy. This is also one of the first times Sarah shares the decision behind closing her I Quit Sugar business which she did in February this year, 2018, with the proceeds to go into her philanthropic trust. In a world of hustle and growth Sarah’s reason to go down this path is fascinating. Lean in, ask the questions, and get ready to be curious about life as you listen to this conversation with the ever thoughtful Sarah Wilson. Connect with Sarah:Website: www.sarahwilson.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/_sarahwilson_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/sarah8wilson

Whether its back in the Editor of Cosmos days, as a host on the first series of MasterChef, the face behind the international I Quit Sugar movement, whose 8-week program has been completed by 1.5 million people, through the pages of any one of her international best-selling cookbooks, or in the poetic words of her book about anxiety titled, ‘First, We Make The Beast Beautiful’, which was a New York Times best-seller - it’s likely somewhere across her career you’ve come across Sarah Wilson.  She’s a focused self-confessed perfectionist who oozes curiosity. And it’s this deep curiousity about life, people, and living in the shit that Sarah and I connected over.  Sarah walks her talk encouraging others to live with less through messages about minimalism and anti-consumerism, in fact her latest book just realised ’Simplicious Flow’ is a call to zero waste cooking.  We explore a bunch of topics including her experience with anxiety.  Sarah shares that writing First we make the beast beautiful was the process in her accepting her anxiety and was a form of therapy.  This is also one of the first times Sarah shares the decision behind closing her I Quit Sugar business which she did in February this year, 2018, with the proceeds to go into her philanthropic trust. In a world of hustle and growth Sarah’s reason to go down this path is fascinating.  Lean in, ask the questions, and get ready to be curious about life as you listen to this conversation with the ever thoughtful Sarah Wilson.  Connect with Sarah: Website: <a href="http://www.sarahwilson.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sarahwilson.com</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/_sarahwilson_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/_sarahwilson_</a> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sarah8wilson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/sarah8wilson</a>

Ep57 Sarah Wilson - Do what you’re not doing

Emma Isaacs

Global CEO of Business Chicks, Australia's largest women's networking group, Emma Isaacs is a trail-blazer. With four kids aged seven and under, and leader of a globally expanding business, Emma has spent time with some of the world's greatest business visionaries, entrepreneurial minds and thought leaders including Sir Richard Branson, Seth Godin, Arianna Huffington, Dr Brene Brown, Sir Bob Geldof and Ita Buttrose. In this episode Emma unpacks the secrets behind the Business Chicks success and her unique relationship with fear.

Global CEO of Business Chicks, Australia's largest women's networking group, Emma Isaacs is a trail-blazer. With four kids aged seven and under, and leader of a globally expanding business, Emma has spent time with some of the world's greatest business visionaries, entrepreneurial minds and thought leaders including Sir Richard Branson, Seth Godin, Arianna Huffington, Dr Brene Brown, Sir Bob Geldof and Ita Buttrose. In this episode Emma unpacks the secrets behind the Business Chicks success and her unique relationship with fear.

Ep 02 Emma Isaacs - Say yes to what scares you

Dianne McGrath

Occasionally there are stories and expeditions that capture your attention more than others. Today’s guest is embarking on an expedition that is out of this world - quite literally. Dianne McGrath is one of only 100 remaining candidates worldwide from an initial 202,586 applicants for the one-way Mars One mission in 2031. We talk at length about this decision and the extraordinary impacts this journey has on how she lives her life right now. For example Dianne lives permanently house-sitting, experiments with her food intake, and embarks on regular bio-hacking experiments.What we uncover though is that Dianne’s innate curiosity has been with her for her whole life. She is a leading sustainability expert in environmental management, food sustainability, and food security. One of her experiments involved living off the scraps that people leave at cafes and restaurants for a whole week - turns out she never, ever went hungry. Dianne’s openness and her curiosity are insatiable. Given her own bio-hacking experiments have lead her to reverse vision impairment, improve bone mass, turn back the ageing process, increased cognitive function, and much more she may yet discover the key to eternal youth. These insights that are as relevant for the rest of staying here on planet earth as the pioneers who may one day leave to live on Mars. Soak up the vivacious energy and curiosity of Dianne McGrathConnect with Dianne at: Website: www.diannemcgrath.com.auFacebook: www.facebook.com/Dianne.McGrath.Astronaut.CandidateInstagram: www.instagram.com/damcgrathLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannemcgrath/

Occasionally there are stories and expeditions that capture your attention more than others. Today’s guest is embarking on an expedition that is out of this world - quite literally. Dianne McGrath is one of only 100 remaining candidates worldwide from an initial 202,586 applicants for the one-way Mars One mission in 2031. We talk at length about this decision and the extraordinary impacts this journey has on how she lives her life right now. For example Dianne lives permanently house-sitting, experiments with her food intake, and embarks on regular bio-hacking experiments. What we uncover though is that Dianne’s innate curiosity has been with her for her whole life. She is a leading sustainability expert in environmental management, food sustainability, and food security. One of her experiments involved living off the scraps that people leave at cafes and restaurants for a whole week - turns out she never, ever went hungry. Dianne’s openness and her curiosity are insatiable. Given her own bio-hacking experiments have lead her to reverse vision impairment, improve bone mass, turn back the ageing process, increased cognitive function, and much more she may yet discover the key to eternal youth. These insights that are as relevant for the rest of staying here on planet earth as the pioneers who may one day leave to live on Mars. Soak up the vivacious energy and curiosity of Dianne McGrath Connect with Dianne at: Website: <a href="http://www.diannemcgrath.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.diannemcgrath.com.au</a> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Dianne.McGrath.Astronaut.Candidate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/Dianne.McGrath.Astronaut.Candidate</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/damcgrath" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/damcgrath</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannemcgrath/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannemcgrath/</a>

Ep79 Dianne McGrath - Don’t be afraid to be the outlier

Jules Sebastian

Stylist to the stars, Jules Sebastian has paved her way as a television presenter on MTV and recently as the stylist for Mel B on the X-Factor. Jules grew up in Adelaide and met her husband, Guy Sebastian (first Australian Idol winner, and award winning singer/song-writer), while they were knee-high to a grasshopper. Jules talks about the shared Australia Idol experience, Guy’s win from her perspective and the way that life changed significantly for both of them. The couple then moved to Sydney where they now reside with their sons Hudson and Archer.For more: www.alisonhill.com.au/standoutlife

Stylist to the stars, Jules Sebastian has paved her way as a television presenter on MTV and recently as the stylist for Mel B on the X-Factor. Jules grew up in Adelaide and met her husband, Guy Sebastian (first Australian Idol winner, and award winning singer/song-writer), while they were knee-high to a grasshopper. Jules talks about the shared Australia Idol experience, Guy’s win from her perspective and the way that life changed significantly for both of them. The couple then moved to Sydney where they now reside with their sons Hudson and Archer. For more: <a href="http://www.alisonhill.com.au/standoutlife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alisonhill.com.au/standoutlife</a>

Ep 07 Jules Sebastian - All Of The Doubts

Jacinta McDonell

Jacinta McDonell - Founder Human Kind Project &amp; Urban YogaOccasionally you get the chance to connect with someone who not only lights up a room but absolutely walks their talk. Jacinta is one of those people - and once she sets her mind on something being done you can be left with no doubt that it will in fact be done. Jacinta and I connected after an extraordinary experience in Malawi and have remained a cheer-squad of each other every since. Jacinta and her brother Justin launched the highly successful US franchise Anytime Fitness into Australia in 2008. With over 2700 clubs and 2 million members worldwide, it has become the quickest growing segment of the world s fastest growing fitness chain, and is Australia’s number one health club chain.As well as being a mother of three young children, Jacinta’s entrepreneurial spirit has led to the development of several other business and personal ventures over the past 12 months, making her a true inspiration to Australian business women. Launching Urban Yoga - a world first yoga concept, and establishing her purpose-filled foundation Human Kind Project, creating a community of people, businesses and other entrepreneurs to create change in the world.CONNECT WITH JACINTA ON: Website: http://jacintamcdonell.com/Human Kind Project: http://humankindproject.org.au/

Jacinta McDonell - Founder Human Kind Project &amp; Urban Yoga Occasionally you get the chance to connect with someone who not only lights up a room but absolutely walks their talk. Jacinta is one of those people - and once she sets her mind on something being done you can be left with no doubt that it will in fact be done. Jacinta and I connected after an extraordinary experience in Malawi and have remained a cheer-squad of each other every since. Jacinta and her brother Justin launched the highly successful US franchise Anytime Fitness into Australia in 2008. With over 2700 clubs and 2 million members worldwide, it has become the quickest growing segment of the world s fastest growing fitness chain, and is Australia’s number one health club chain. As well as being a mother of three young children, Jacinta’s entrepreneurial spirit has led to the development of several other business and personal ventures over the past 12 months, making her a true inspiration to Australian business women. Launching Urban Yoga - a world first yoga concept, and establishing her purpose-filled foundation Human Kind Project, creating a community of people, businesses and other entrepreneurs to create change in the world. CONNECT WITH JACINTA ON: Website: <a href="http://jacintamcdonell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://jacintamcdonell.com/</a> Human Kind Project: <a href="http://humankindproject.org.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://humankindproject.org.au/</a>

Ep 16 Jacinta McDonell - What you do is not who you are

Emma MacDonald

Award-winning Journalist with a 23 year career with Canberra Times, convenor of Women in Media in Canberra, 2016 ACT Telstra Business Women's Award winner (Purpose and Social Enterprise), and founder of charity, 'Send Hope Not Flowers', Emma Macdonald has known both achievements and the tiredness of battling a high-powered career. Emma talks about the apprehension and excitement as she transitions into her new role as Associate Editor at 'Her Canberra'.In this podcast Emma talks about the strategies she employs to hit reset, and the importance of having your sister wives. This conversation happens at a time as Emma is transitioning from a 23 year career to take the courageous step into a new role. As such she dives into this decision and the reality of stepping into the new. Emma is a generous and beautiful soul and these stories come through in this conversation.www.alisonhill.com.au/standoutlife

Award-winning Journalist with a 23 year career with Canberra Times, convenor of Women in Media in Canberra, 2016 ACT Telstra Business Women's Award winner (Purpose and Social Enterprise), and founder of charity, 'Send Hope Not Flowers', Emma Macdonald has known both achievements and the tiredness of battling a high-powered career. Emma talks about the apprehension and excitement as she transitions into her new role as Associate Editor at 'Her Canberra'. In this podcast Emma talks about the strategies she employs to hit reset, and the importance of having your sister wives. This conversation happens at a time as Emma is transitioning from a 23 year career to take the courageous step into a new role. As such she dives into this decision and the reality of stepping into the new. Emma is a generous and beautiful soul and these stories come through in this conversation. <a href="http://www.alisonhill.com.au/standoutlife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alisonhill.com.au/standoutlife</a>

Ep 05 Emma Macdonald - Back yourself, be brave & incredible opportunities can come your way

Pip Edwards

Pip Edwards has made her mark utilising her own name sake initials and retro-tomboy style to launch P.E Nation. With an impressive history in Fashion, and a Bachelor of Commerce/Law Pip had the platform set to create something unique. Her longstanding fashion career has seen her work with brands such as Ksubi, DLM, Sass &amp; Bide and General Pants Co. It was whilst working at Sass and Bide that Pip’s creative working relationship and friendship with P.E cofounder Claire was cemented. Learning the ropes of the retail landscape whilst working as Design Director at General Pains co, gave Pip the platform for what was to come next.In this episode we talk about personal growth and pilates reconnected her to a feminine energy that she had ignored for many years. Pip is on a personal journey of self and you’ll hear the strength of her purpose behind everything she does - her son Justice. She is also passionately believes that P.E Nation is a platform to life women up and encourage them to boldly chase whatever they want to chase. Pip is the embodiment of this brand.Enjoy the hearing the story and true essence of Pip Edwards. Connect with Pip:Website: www.pe-nation.com/aboutInstagram: www.instagram.com/pip_edwards1P.E Nation Instagram: www.instagram.com/p.e.nation

Pip Edwards has made her mark utilising her own name sake initials and retro-tomboy style to launch P.E Nation. With an impressive history in Fashion, and a Bachelor of Commerce/Law Pip had the platform set to create something unique. Her longstanding fashion career has seen her work with brands such as Ksubi, DLM, Sass &amp; Bide and General Pants Co. It was whilst working at Sass and Bide that Pip’s creative working relationship and friendship with P.E cofounder Claire was cemented. Learning the ropes of the retail landscape whilst working as Design Director at General Pains co, gave Pip the platform for what was to come next. In this episode we talk about personal growth and pilates reconnected her to a feminine energy that she had ignored for many years. Pip is on a personal journey of self and you’ll hear the strength of her purpose behind everything she does - her son Justice. She is also passionately believes that P.E Nation is a platform to life women up and encourage them to boldly chase whatever they want to chase. Pip is the embodiment of this brand. Enjoy the hearing the story and true essence of Pip Edwards. Connect with Pip: Website: <a href="http://www.pe-nation.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.pe-nation.com/about</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/pip_edwards1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/pip_edwards1</a> P.E Nation Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/p.e.nation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/p.e.nation</a>

Ep64 Pip Edwards - From Strength to Grace

Dan Norris

Dan Norris - EntrepreneurPlenty of people talk about being a serial entrepreneur, not many can back it up with evidence. Dan can. Although success wasn't always forth-coming. In 2013 Dan was 2 weeks away from unemployment after 8 years of business failure. Within a week he launched a WordPress support service called WP Curve. Since we recorded this episode Dan has sold this business to GoDaddy. He is also a partner in a craft brewery, and still finds time to hit the waves on a regular basis. In essence he doesn't stop.But he's learnt a few strategies to being the boss of busy along the way, a few of which we unpack in our chat together. Author of four best-selling books including his latest, Create or Hate, Dan can often be heard talking about how important creative endeavours are. It's key for all of us to be pushing back on busy and finding time to create.  CONNECT WITH DAN ON: Website: http://dannorris.meInstagram: @thedannorris

Dan Norris - Entrepreneur Plenty of people talk about being a serial entrepreneur, not many can back it up with evidence. Dan can. Although success wasn't always forth-coming. In 2013 Dan was 2 weeks away from unemployment after 8 years of business failure. Within a week he launched a WordPress support service called WP Curve. Since we recorded this episode Dan has sold this business to GoDaddy. He is also a partner in a craft brewery, and still finds time to hit the waves on a regular basis. In essence he doesn't stop. But he's learnt a few strategies to being the boss of busy along the way, a few of which we unpack in our chat together. Author of four best-selling books including his latest, Create or Hate, Dan can often be heard talking about how important creative endeavours are. It's key for all of us to be pushing back on busy and finding time to create. CONNECT WITH DAN ON: Website: <a href="http://dannorris.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://dannorris.me</a> Instagram: @thedannorris

Ep 14 Dan Norris - Success can be random, create art instead

Giaan Rooney

Today's guest has experienced some extraordinary levels of success throughout her life. As a teenager Giaan Rooney was faced with the choice of diving (pun intended) into a swimming career or pursuing a career in netball. She choose swimming and went on to compete on the world stage, winning an Olympic Gold Medal and breaking a world record amongst other achievements.In this conversation we talk about Giaan’s transition from elite sports into her next career as a TV presenter and media personality. Whilst she has many accolades Giaan shares the raw and honest experience of feeling like she was failing at parenthood after the birth of her son Zander, and the way she is navigating this role as a Mum with both her kids. She also talks about how she believes that insecurities are the root of all evil. This was such a call to me that all of us have things that we are insecure about, and holding onto these leads no-where good. We could have chatted for hours, because there is a depth of wisdom and interest in things that I’m sure you’ll love too as you hear from Giaan Rooney. Connect with Giaan:Instagram: www.instagram.com/giaan.rooneyFacebook: www.facebook.com/GiaanRooney

Today's guest has experienced some extraordinary levels of success throughout her life. As a teenager Giaan Rooney was faced with the choice of diving (pun intended) into a swimming career or pursuing a career in netball. She choose swimming and went on to compete on the world stage, winning an Olympic Gold Medal and breaking a world record amongst other achievements. In this conversation we talk about Giaan’s transition from elite sports into her next career as a TV presenter and media personality. Whilst she has many accolades Giaan shares the raw and honest experience of feeling like she was failing at parenthood after the birth of her son Zander, and the way she is navigating this role as a Mum with both her kids. She also talks about how she believes that insecurities are the root of all evil. This was such a call to me that all of us have things that we are insecure about, and holding onto these leads no-where good. We could have chatted for hours, because there is a depth of wisdom and interest in things that I’m sure you’ll love too as you hear from Giaan Rooney. Connect with Giaan: Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/giaan.rooney" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/giaan.rooney</a> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GiaanRooney" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/GiaanRooney</a>

Ep60 Giaan Rooney - Facing Your Insecurities

Alyssa Azar

I’m not sure what you were doing when you were 8 years old, but I’d guess that it doesn’t quite come close to what today’s guest did at this age. Alyssa Azar followed in her father’s trekking footsteps and completed the Kokoda Track at the age of 8 - kick-starting a love of trekking, climbing, and smashing big goals. In 2016 Alyssa became the youngest Australian to summit Mt Everest at the age of 19, and then earlier this year, 2018 summited Everest again from the north side. Alyssa describes the experience of walking that final 700metres at Everest, and why even when faced with a gaol in sight that you can never take success for granted - and therefore how important it is to be fully present to the moment you are in. Alyssa’s is a great story of courage, endurance, never giving up even when facing remarkable challenges. She will talk about the mindset to achieve great things and why when you achieve someone it’s important to be setting the next goal. This is a determined young woman who knows how to set an audacious goal and has the determination to do whatever it takes to achieve it. Enjoy this insightful conversation with Alyssa Azar.  Connect with Alyssa:Website: www.alyssaazar.com.auInstagram: www.instagram.com/alyssaazarFacebook: www.facebook.com/AlyssaAzarAdventurer

I’m not sure what you were doing when you were 8 years old, but I’d guess that it doesn’t quite come close to what today’s guest did at this age. Alyssa Azar followed in her father’s trekking footsteps and completed the Kokoda Track at the age of 8 - kick-starting a love of trekking, climbing, and smashing big goals. In 2016 Alyssa became the youngest Australian to summit Mt Everest at the age of 19, and then earlier this year, 2018 summited Everest again from the north side. Alyssa describes the experience of walking that final 700metres at Everest, and why even when faced with a gaol in sight that you can never take success for granted - and therefore how important it is to be fully present to the moment you are in. Alyssa’s is a great story of courage, endurance, never giving up even when facing remarkable challenges. She will talk about the mindset to achieve great things and why when you achieve someone it’s important to be setting the next goal. This is a determined young woman who knows how to set an audacious goal and has the determination to do whatever it takes to achieve it. Enjoy this insightful conversation with Alyssa Azar. Connect with Alyssa: Website: <a href="http://www.alyssaazar.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alyssaazar.com.au</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/alyssaazar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/alyssaazar</a> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AlyssaAzarAdventurer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/AlyssaAzarAdventurer</a>

Ep59 Alyssa Azar - Chasing the next summit

Kristina Karlsson

Founder and Creative Director of global Swedish design and stationary business Kikki K, Kristina is the epitome of someone who had a dream and then did the work to turn it into a reality. Whilst she has achieved global success with this brand you’ll hear from our conversation that Kristina believes that she’s only just starting and there’s so much more to do. Beside from business growth Kristina is on a personal mission to inspire over 101 million people to write their own dreams on paper and set about bringing them to life. So passionate about the movement of dreams Krisinta has written her book ‘Your Dream Life Starts Here’ which is a practical guide to dreaming and bringing these dreams to life. We chat about the power of dreaming, the challenge of navigating people who may not support your dream, and the grit that is required to do the work, even if obstacles come your way. After this conversation with Kristina I started putting pen to paper and whilst I’ve known this for many years, there really is power in letting go of what we think we can do and embracing the potential that anything can happen. This is an insightful conversation with someone who’s life reflects her words. Enjoy the chance to start dreaming with Kristina Karlsson.CONNECT WITH KRISTINA HERE: Website: www.kikki-k.com/au/our-storyInstagram: www.instagram.com/kristinakikkik

Founder and Creative Director of global Swedish design and stationary business Kikki K, Kristina is the epitome of someone who had a dream and then did the work to turn it into a reality. Whilst she has achieved global success with this brand you’ll hear from our conversation that Kristina believes that she’s only just starting and there’s so much more to do. Beside from business growth Kristina is on a personal mission to inspire over 101 million people to write their own dreams on paper and set about bringing them to life. So passionate about the movement of dreams Krisinta has written her book ‘Your Dream Life Starts Here’ which is a practical guide to dreaming and bringing these dreams to life. We chat about the power of dreaming, the challenge of navigating people who may not support your dream, and the grit that is required to do the work, even if obstacles come your way. After this conversation with Kristina I started putting pen to paper and whilst I’ve known this for many years, there really is power in letting go of what we think we can do and embracing the potential that anything can happen. This is an insightful conversation with someone who’s life reflects her words. Enjoy the chance to start dreaming with Kristina Karlsson. CONNECT WITH KRISTINA HERE: Website: <a href="http://www.kikki-k.com/au/our-story" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kikki-k.com/au/our-story</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/kristinakikkik" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/kristinakikkik</a>

Ep70 Kristina Karlsson - Your Dreams Start Here

Kylie Rogers

Kylie Rogers - Managing Director at MamamiaKylie Rogers is someone who knows a thing or two about marketing - after 17 years working in Sales and Marketing with Channel Ten it was actually a comment from her 6 year old son that jolted her into realising she had to make a change to her career. After a break with her family she eventually landed the role of National Sales Director with the largest independent women’s website Mamamia and has gone on to become Managing Director.She is such a delight and shared openly the struggles and successes of stepping into a leadership role, her non-negotiables in her week and why we all just need to breathe (ahhhhhh....).** It’s important to mention that this podcast was recorded two days after the announcement that Donald Trump had won the US election as we make mention of this in our discussion. Kylie is warm, honest and real, and a powerhouse in her role. For more: www.alisonhill.com.au

Kylie Rogers - Managing Director at Mamamia Kylie Rogers is someone who knows a thing or two about marketing - after 17 years working in Sales and Marketing with Channel Ten it was actually a comment from her 6 year old son that jolted her into realising she had to make a change to her career. After a break with her family she eventually landed the role of National Sales Director with the largest independent women’s website Mamamia and has gone on to become Managing Director. She is such a delight and shared openly the struggles and successes of stepping into a leadership role, her non-negotiables in her week and why we all just need to breathe (ahhhhhh....). ** It’s important to mention that this podcast was recorded two days after the announcement that Donald Trump had won the US election as we make mention of this in our discussion. Kylie is warm, honest and real, and a powerhouse in her role. For more: <a href="http://www.alisonhill.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alisonhill.com.au</a>

Ep 10 Kylie Rogers -Don't drop your tools

Fiona Redding

Fiona Redding recognises that for many years she was running from life - and she used every strategy possible to get away - including running to other countries, being caught up in relationships that weren’t right, and a drinking habit that had become chronic. It was only when she realised she couldn’t run any more with the arrival of two kids, and the realisation that there was more to life that she made the decision to quit drinking for good and finally take charge. We unpack the strategies that Fiona used and continues to use to live her best life - from mediation, to journalling, to exercising, to connecting with a community. And whilst these all sound easy and straightforward they are some of the hardest things that you’ll commit to and require a daily choice. Soak up the wisdom and the warmth that is Fiona Redding. Connect with Fiona here: Website: https://thehappinesshunter.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehappihunterBusiness Addicts podcast: http://businessaddicts.com/

Fiona Redding recognises that for many years she was running from life - and she used every strategy possible to get away - including running to other countries, being caught up in relationships that weren’t right, and a drinking habit that had become chronic. It was only when she realised she couldn’t run any more with the arrival of two kids, and the realisation that there was more to life that she made the decision to quit drinking for good and finally take charge. We unpack the strategies that Fiona used and continues to use to live her best life - from mediation, to journalling, to exercising, to connecting with a community. And whilst these all sound easy and straightforward they are some of the hardest things that you’ll commit to and require a daily choice. Soak up the wisdom and the warmth that is Fiona Redding. Connect with Fiona here: Website: <a href="https://thehappinesshunter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thehappinesshunter.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thehappihunter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/thehappihunter</a> Business Addicts podcast: <a href="http://businessaddicts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://businessaddicts.com/</a>

Ep52 Fiona Redding - Self discipline is self love

Shelly Horton

Shelly Horton - Journalist and Media PersonalitySince taking her Mum's advice to 'not sleep with anyone' from her home town of Kingaroy Shelly Horton has never been afraid of forging her own path. As one of Australia's leading media personalities Shelly's opinion can be heard nationally a number of times a week in her regular segments on Channel Nine, while she's chatting with Richard Glover on ABC Radio, and as part of her popular and controversial health web series - Things You Can't Talk About On TV. Her behind-the-camera credits include producing for the most watched entertainment program in the world, Entertainment Tonight America, Channel Nine’s A Current Affair and ABC TV’s George Negus Tonight, Mondo Thingo and Sunday Arts.  She also hosted and produced her own TV show in the UK called “What’s On In London”. She was the host and producer of video content for Australia’s biggest women’s website Mamamia.There are bucket-loads of laughter in this episode as Shelly unpacks her stories from a varied career from crime reporter to the 'fake-it-til-you-make-it' moment on live TV, to launching her video production company ShellShocked Media with her husband.  There are infinite moments of 'aha' and permission to be real in this conversation, and the following are a few of the key take-aways:* it's okay to be upset if life doesn't got your way* always make time for your close friends * turn up camera-ready before you're ready (step into the life you want before it arrives)* none of us should feel bad for our choices * look after you in the busyness* always have a laugh or 50!CONNECT WITH SHELLY ON: Website: http://shellshockedmedia.com/Instagram: @shellyhorton1

Shelly Horton - Journalist and Media Personality Since taking her Mum's advice to 'not sleep with anyone' from her home town of Kingaroy Shelly Horton has never been afraid of forging her own path. As one of Australia's leading media personalities Shelly's opinion can be heard nationally a number of times a week in her regular segments on Channel Nine, while she's chatting with Richard Glover on ABC Radio, and as part of her popular and controversial health web series - Things You Can't Talk About On TV. Her behind-the-camera credits include producing for the most watched entertainment program in the world, Entertainment Tonight America, Channel Nine’s A Current Affair and ABC TV’s George Negus Tonight, Mondo Thingo and Sunday Arts. She also hosted and produced her own TV show in the UK called “What’s On In London”. She was the host and producer of video content for Australia’s biggest women’s website Mamamia. There are bucket-loads of laughter in this episode as Shelly unpacks her stories from a varied career from crime reporter to the 'fake-it-til-you-make-it' moment on live TV, to launching her video production company ShellShocked Media with her husband. There are infinite moments of 'aha' and permission to be real in this conversation, and the following are a few of the key take-aways: * it's okay to be upset if life doesn't got your way * always make time for your close friends * turn up camera-ready before you're ready (step into the life you want before it arrives) * none of us should feel bad for our choices * look after you in the busyness * always have a laugh or 50! CONNECT WITH SHELLY ON: Website: <a href="http://shellshockedmedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shellshockedmedia.com/</a> Instagram: @shellyhorton1

Ep 13 Shelly Horton - Camera-ready before you’re ready

Kurt Fearnley

Raised in the small country town of Carcoar, Kurt Fearnley has always been determined. Being born without the lower portion of his spine he grew up in a community who never saw him different. In our conversation Kurt shares how it wasn’t until he was 12 years old that he fully realised that his pathway would be different. Kurt has achieved extraordinary feats from crewing a winning Sydney to Hobart yacht, crawling the Kokoda Track and winning dozens of marathons around the world, many of them representing Australia. His career has been in wheelchair racing, and Kurt shares the moment he realised that his chair represents choice and it could take him anywhere in the world. He started his career with two Silver medals at the 2000 Sydney Paralympic games, before making his winning breakthrough at the 2004 Athens Paralympics with 2 Gold medals. Kurt conquered the world, winning seven world championships and more than 30 marathons around the globe, including 10 marathons in 2007 and three straight New York marathon titles. In April 2018  Kurt finished his Australian representative as he started it, on home soil, with a win in the marathon at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. We talk about this race and what it took for him to combat doubts and reach out for help to mentally prepare for what would be his last race representing Australia. Since hanging up the green and gold, Kurt has been busy. You will hear his passion for advocating for people with disabilities and his drive to put this on the nation agenda in our country. He has also been recognised in multiple sphere’s, including being awarded 2019 NSW Australian of the Year (and if you haven’t watched his acceptance speech for this google it now - it’s powerful). This conversation was recording, sitting on a couch at a hotel a week before the announcement of 2019 Australian of the Year. Kurt is humble when I asked him about the potential of being awarded this honour and shifts quickly to what he sees as his responsibility to influence politicians, corporations, and education systems to give people with disabilities more choice then they are current afforded. Enjoy listening to the thoughtfulness, insights, and humour and this extraordinary Australian, Kurt Fearnley.  Connect with Kurt at: Website: www.kurtfearnley.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/kurtfearnleyracingTwitter: www.twitter.com/kurtfearnleyInstagram: www.instagram.com/kurtfearnleyinsta

Raised in the small country town of Carcoar, Kurt Fearnley has always been determined. Being born without the lower portion of his spine he grew up in a community who never saw him different. In our conversation Kurt shares how it wasn’t until he was 12 years old that he fully realised that his pathway would be different. Kurt has achieved extraordinary feats from crewing a winning Sydney to Hobart yacht, crawling the Kokoda Track and winning dozens of marathons around the world, many of them representing Australia. His career has been in wheelchair racing, and Kurt shares the moment he realised that his chair represents choice and it could take him anywhere in the world. He started his career with two Silver medals at the 2000 Sydney Paralympic games, before making his winning breakthrough at the 2004 Athens Paralympics with 2 Gold medals. Kurt conquered the world, winning seven world championships and more than 30 marathons around the globe, including 10 marathons in 2007 and three straight New York marathon titles. In April 2018 Kurt finished his Australian representative as he started it, on home soil, with a win in the marathon at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. We talk about this race and what it took for him to combat doubts and reach out for help to mentally prepare for what would be his last race representing Australia. Since hanging up the green and gold, Kurt has been busy. You will hear his passion for advocating for people with disabilities and his drive to put this on the nation agenda in our country. He has also been recognised in multiple sphere’s, including being awarded 2019 NSW Australian of the Year (and if you haven’t watched his acceptance speech for this google it now - it’s powerful). This conversation was recording, sitting on a couch at a hotel a week before the announcement of 2019 Australian of the Year. Kurt is humble when I asked him about the potential of being awarded this honour and shifts quickly to what he sees as his responsibility to influence politicians, corporations, and education systems to give people with disabilities more choice then they are current afforded. Enjoy listening to the thoughtfulness, insights, and humour and this extraordinary Australian, Kurt Fearnley. Connect with Kurt at: Website: <a href="http://www.kurtfearnley.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kurtfearnley.com</a> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kurtfearnleyracing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/kurtfearnleyracing</a> Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/kurtfearnley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/kurtfearnley</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/kurtfearnleyinsta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/kurtfearnleyinsta</a>

Ep74 Kurt Fearnley - Fiercely Focussed

Keri Krieger

Keri Krieger - Acupuncturist and Health CoachKeri Krieger is one of those people that everyone needs to know. Seriously. Take a moment now, Google her, then come back.Keri helps women come home to themselves. In their practices. In their personal lives. In their bodies. She is passionate to offer women a way to learn how to truly nourish themselves mind body and spirit to step away from over work, exhaustion, burnout and self loathing to experience personal peace, stillness and passion for life.Having spent over a decade working in health retreats around the world with a background in acupuncture and a deep knowledge of Chinese medicine. She has developed a unique treatment style called Rockupuncture; which is a delicious combination of acupuncture and hot rock massage. Whilst being brilliant as a ‘hands-on’ therapist, Keri also offers support, advice and guidance as a health coach with Executives and individuals coping with the overwhelm of ‘busyness’.In this conversation we explore the practicalities of getting clarity on what and who actually matters in our world, in putting the expectations of ‘doing it all’ to the side, and learning how to say ‘no’ as a complete sentence. When the immediate needs are taken care of then Keri calls us to then be clear on what is your metric for success whether it’s a health metric, or an energy metric, or it’s a connection metric, it needs to be something that is relevant and important to you. Combat the anxiety and overwhelm with real, practical and honest strategies that work. CONNECT WITH KERI ON: Website: www.kerikrieger.com

Keri Krieger - Acupuncturist and Health Coach Keri Krieger is one of those people that everyone needs to know. Seriously. Take a moment now, Google her, then come back. Keri helps women come home to themselves. In their practices. In their personal lives. In their bodies. She is passionate to offer women a way to learn how to truly nourish themselves mind body and spirit to step away from over work, exhaustion, burnout and self loathing to experience personal peace, stillness and passion for life. Having spent over a decade working in health retreats around the world with a background in acupuncture and a deep knowledge of Chinese medicine. She has developed a unique treatment style called Rockupuncture; which is a delicious combination of acupuncture and hot rock massage. Whilst being brilliant as a ‘hands-on’ therapist, Keri also offers support, advice and guidance as a health coach with Executives and individuals coping with the overwhelm of ‘busyness’. In this conversation we explore the practicalities of getting clarity on what and who actually matters in our world, in putting the expectations of ‘doing it all’ to the side, and learning how to say ‘no’ as a complete sentence. When the immediate needs are taken care of then Keri calls us to then be clear on what is your metric for success whether it’s a health metric, or an energy metric, or it’s a connection metric, it needs to be something that is relevant and important to you. Combat the anxiety and overwhelm with real, practical and honest strategies that work. CONNECT WITH KERI ON: Website: <a href="http://www.kerikrieger.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kerikrieger.com</a>

Ep 12 Keri Krieger -Focus On Self-Care First

Elka Whalan

Elka Whalan - Olympian &amp; Media PersonalityElka Whalan (nee Graham) reached world #1 in 200m freestyle, attended two Olympic games, as well as Commonwealth Games and World Championships in her 7 year career. She was part of that famous medley relay team who were disqualified in 2001 for jumping in the pool too early, and as Elka says were world champions for all of 30 seconds!Married to waterpolo Olympic champion Thomas Whalan, together they have 4 kids under 6. Elka talks about her career in the media, the shift in identity throughout her life, her non-negotiables, and how faith is a guiding principle in everything that she does. In 2016 Elka has started Queenhood for the woman who knows her worth, empowering, uplifting and encouraging all women to unite and support one another.Soak up this delightful and insightful conversation with Elka Whalan. CONNECT WITH ELKA ONWebsite: http://elkawhalan.com/ Queenhood: http://queenhood.com.au/

Elka Whalan - Olympian &amp; Media Personality Elka Whalan (nee Graham) reached world #1 in 200m freestyle, attended two Olympic games, as well as Commonwealth Games and World Championships in her 7 year career. She was part of that famous medley relay team who were disqualified in 2001 for jumping in the pool too early, and as Elka says were world champions for all of 30 seconds! Married to waterpolo Olympic champion Thomas Whalan, together they have 4 kids under 6. Elka talks about her career in the media, the shift in identity throughout her life, her non-negotiables, and how faith is a guiding principle in everything that she does. In 2016 Elka has started Queenhood for the woman who knows her worth, empowering, uplifting and encouraging all women to unite and support one another. Soak up this delightful and insightful conversation with Elka Whalan. CONNECT WITH ELKA ON Website: <a href="http://elkawhalan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://elkawhalan.com/</a> Queenhood: <a href="http://queenhood.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://queenhood.com.au/</a>

Ep 15 Elka Whalan - More Than The Black Line

Emma Booth

Emma Booth - ParalympianEmma Booth is an Australian Equestrian Paralympian.Emma previously competed in Eventing (which comprises of Dressage, Cross-Country and Show Jumping), until one evening in 2013 – while travelling home from a competition – was left paralysed after a being involved in a horrific car accident. Only six months after sustaining the life changing injury, Emma was back in the saddle and learning to ride a horse without the use of her legs; and made her Paralympic debut in Rio de Janeiro in Sept 2016 - only three years after her accident. The International Paralympic Committee has identified Emma as a rider to watch in 2017.Inspirational is a word that is often thrown around, but in this conversation Emma's tenacity, belief in the human spirit around her, and her laser-like focus in doing what matters most to you will indeed leave you inspired (if it doesn't you might want to check your pulse). CONNECT WITH EMMA AT: Instagram: @emmabooth_paraequestrianRide with No Limits http://www.ridewithnolimits.com

Emma Booth - Paralympian Emma Booth is an Australian Equestrian Paralympian. Emma previously competed in Eventing (which comprises of Dressage, Cross-Country and Show Jumping), until one evening in 2013 – while travelling home from a competition – was left paralysed after a being involved in a horrific car accident.  Only six months after sustaining the life changing injury, Emma was back in the saddle and learning to ride a horse without the use of her legs; and made her Paralympic debut in Rio de Janeiro in Sept 2016 - only three years after her accident.  The International Paralympic Committee has identified Emma as a rider to watch in 2017. Inspirational is a word that is often thrown around, but in this conversation Emma's tenacity, belief in the human spirit around her, and her laser-like focus in doing what matters most to you will indeed leave you inspired (if it doesn't you might want to check your pulse).  CONNECT WITH EMMA AT:  Instagram: @emmabooth_paraequestrian Ride with No Limits <a href="http://www.ridewithnolimits.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ridewithnolimits.com</a>

Ep18 Emma Booth - With No Limits

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