The Gold Diggers

Ang and Beck bring in the new year with a Caviar and Cactus episode! The girls by chat about how life went in 2023 by sharing a few home truths and some seriously big self realisations! Have you got a story  that you think would inspire The Gold Diggers audience? If so, hit us up on instagram  @the_gold_diggers_podcast You can also follow us on  Facebook Check out The Gold Diggers p...

Ang and Beck wrap up the year by chatting about how the podcast went in 2023 by sharing a bit of behind the scenes action and also highlighting some of their favourite episodes from the year! Thank you so much for joining us this year and guess what? We're NOT taking a break - we've got episodes coming to your feed every week in to the new year! Have you got a story  that you think would insp...

Ang, Beck and producer Dave want to wish you a very Merry Christmas! In this episode the team chat about all the important questions around Christmas. This episode is also peppered with the worst best Christmas cracker dad jokes along with plenty of gift giving. Thank you so much for joining us this year and guess what? We're NOT taking a break - we've got episodes coming to your feed every week i...

This episode we have the fabulous Hayley Law joining us. She's a singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, and even a florist! We'll be diving into her incredible journey in the entertainment industry. From her early days in theatre to rocking it out with Australian girl band, Cherry, Hayley has seen it all. She has lived a superstar life, but it's not just about fame for Hayley. She's got a serious love...

In this podcast episode, Angela and Beck invite Beck's grandma, 99-year-old, Dorothy Moore, on to the podcast. Dorothy shares her life experiences, including her marriage, raising four sons, the pressure around washing days with her mother-in law, as well as living through different eras, including World War II. Dorothy discusses her views on parenting, her secrets to a healthy life, and her activ...

In this thanksgiving themed episode, Ang chats about her recent UK adventure while Becks gearing up for grandmotherhood. Riding the wave of the current US Thanksgiving festivities, they rewind through the highlights of 2023 with a side of gratitude. Together, they delve into the transformations of the year, sprinkling in some reflections on how trials and challenges spice up the adventure of life....

MEET Russell and Debra as this awesome inspiring couple engage in a heartfelt conversation about their lives, friendships, and traumatic life experiences. They discuss their backgrounds, dynamics of both coming from large families, and the strong bond of their long-standing friendship. Plus...You won't believe what Russell did to his cat... Russell and Debra chat about their 33-year marriage and t...

MEET Claire Roberts, author of 'Standing Well'. In this podcast Claire shares her journey of overcoming family suicides, a decade-long struggle with infertility, and her own mental health issues. She discusses the importance of living in the present and finding light in life's challenges. Claire also talks about her battle with anorexia, her mother's mental illness and drug dependency, and her own...

MEET Jacqui Atique, the extraordinary CEO of ECOllaboration and the recent recipient of the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Sustainable Businesswoman of the Year award. Jacqui opens up about her inspiring journey, from her impactful work at ECOllaboration to her personal experiences that have fuelled her passion for sustainability. Jacqui's resilience shines through as she shares her story of loss...

This episode is part 2 with professional body builder, police officer Nicola Weaver and Sports and Nutrition Coach Kerryn Waters. If you missed part 1 - you can listen to It here -  Bodybuilding inspo: discipline, dedication & donuts In this 2 part podcast, Ang and Bec chat with bodybuilders Kerryn and Nicola about their experiences in bodybuilding, hobbies, and life goals. They discuss t...

Meet professional body builder, ex police officer Nicola Weaver and Sports and Nutrition Coach Kerryn.  This podcast goes deep into their experiences in bodybuilding and Nicola's goals in the sport. They discuss the discipline and dedication required as well as the process of becoming a professional athlete, and the criteria for receiving a pro card.  Kerryn shares her personal journey f...

MEET AINSLIE - A high ranking podiatrist who’s born and bred on the Sunshine Coast QLD. Immediate Past Present Director of Australian Podiatry Association Ainslie has climbed to great heights in her career in the medical field. Feet are often the most overlooked part of the human body, until something goes wrong, then a podiatrist becomes your best friend. Foot care is paramount to good health esp...

What do you get when you put Dave Matthews, his very tolerant wife and three bored kids in a moving house the size of a postage stamp? Then send them out bush, off grid with a faulty engine and a few dead Kangaroos? The only survival skills amongst them was a good sense of humour and a good dose of cheeky charm. When asked would he recommend it? There was a pause…. To find out what came next, join...

Meet Angela an entrepreneur, wellness coach and competitive swimmer. Have you ever wondered what it feels like to train so hard for an event to only suffer an injury just weeks out that puts you out of the game? This was Angela’s story in her youth, an injury that changed the direction of her life. Now an entrepreneur making her mark in the world of pet food to becoming a wellness coach in a joint...

Meet Carmen a marathon runner and fitness enthusiast, who just two years ago looked and felt very different to how she presents today. At the start of her Instagram page fat2fitmama is a picture of Carmen 60 kilos heavier and feeling unhappy with herself. She reached a stage in her health journey where she didn’t just decide to change, she determined to change. She committed to whatever extremes n...

MEET MICHELLE. An Event Planner and self professed professional photobomber. She admits to randomly appearing in hundreds of peoples photos on their most special occasions. Running one of the most prestigious wedding venues here on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Michelle knows what it takes to create that special unforgettable occasion that celebrates life’s biggest moments. Creativity is the k...

MEET EVALYN a truly remarkable woman who juggles an award winning hair salon, managing a large workforce, achieving the number 1 wedding hair stylist in Australia for five years in a row, and home schooling her five children. All while maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a healthy marriage. Life is certainly busy for Evalyn Parsons yet she has learnt the art of balance and gratitude. As a high ach...

MEET JEANETTE. A corporate professional with a mission to empower women to rise up, know who they are and live on purpose. Having worked for most of her life in the corporate world, Jeanette knows all too well the challenges of being a woman in a male dominated world. After suffering abuse, a workplace trauma as well as overcoming her childhood of being adopted and abandoned by her birth family. W...

MEET Paul a passionate leader, CEO and family man who dedicates his life to rescuing innocent children from sexual exploitation and from the hands of traffickers. Destiny Rescue are a reputable NGO working in many parts of the world with their undercover rescue agents working in conjunction with local law enforcement to bring justice to children snatched from their families and sold into slavery....

MEET JAMIE, a Real Estate Agent who changed his life around from being a rebellious teenager and being expelled from school, to realising his future was not a statistic but what he decided instead. Migrating from the UK to Australia in his early twenties with just a surfboard and $800 in his pocket. Jamie worked his way up from a surf teacher to gaining an Honours in Sports Performance to eventual...

MEET DANIELLE. A wife, mother of Twins and an expert Bra fitter. 80% of women are not fitted correctly for one of their most prominent assets, their breasts. Yes this podcast is all about boobs and the importance of wearing the right size bra. Danielle is a branch manager from Retail chain Triumph and also Becks boss. She talks powerfully about the transformations she witnesses in women’s self con...

Meet Steve! A local Firefighting hero who loves a good mountain bike trail and won the 2021 Australian Day Award for Sports and Recreation. Awarded for Steve’s contribution to the community for building The Sugar Bag Bike Trails which has become a locally registered recreational site. Despite his success Steve was hit hard when Covid struck which significantly impacted his mental health. In this e...

MEET CARMEN A high achiever with a heart to help young people with their mental health. Carmen moved to Australia 7 years ago and couldn’t speak English. Learning the language, organising her wedding and gaining her Masters Degree in Psychology, all during the Covid restrictions and all before 24 yrs old, came at a cost to her own mental health. Suffering burnout - Carmen went from never wanting t...

Join just the two of us this week as we chat about what’s on our bucket list after being inspired by Producer Dave who has taken a three month hiatus to travel Australia in a Caravan with his family. How rude!! This is a bucket list item for The Matthews family. We talk about the age old question of work/life balance and what golden qualities we like to look for in our guests. The highlight of thi...

MEET NERILEE: An amazing and fearless woman who has braved many war zones and faced many dangers as she fights for the freedom of children. She is a long-standing employee of the Australian grown NGO Destiny Rescue. Now in her 60s Nerilee has devoted her entire life to making a difference in the most difficult to reach areas of the world, like rescuing victims of human trafficking. This purpose st...