Raw Talk Project

Ricco Yasso is a well-known local not only within Central Queensland community but also within the regions of Vanuatu. Ricco kindly shares his journey and family history which leads to his current role as the President of an organisation called Bridging Health Inc. Did you know that Tanna Island was listed as the number ONE 'at risk' country in the world in 2015, and remains one of the hig...

A lifelong dream came true for Kiera Austin when she debuted for the Australian Diamonds in 2021. Unfortunately, that season was cut short when she ruptured her ACL and missed the remainder of the season.  Kiera discusses her sporting journey growing up from swimming to soccer and everything in between, netball was her one true love. She shares how she balances her career now as a professional net...

Debuting for the Hockeyroos in 2018, to missing out on a selection at a home Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast later that year, Rosie shares her sporting journey discussing the challenges and both highs and lows she has faced to date. Rosie is one of five children who grew up on the Gold Coast, QLD. She grew up playing a wide variety of sports, ultimately having to decide between hockey and soc...

Born and raised in Rockhampton, QLD, Alanna discusses swimming competitively from an extremely young age and making the Australian Commonwealth Games team at 16 years old to compete in Glasgow.  She shares her journey, successes, struggles and life as an elite athlete to explaining her current role within the mines.  Alanna is a true inspiration to all her family and friends, taking all the curves...

Small town girl celebrates a weekend in the big smoke and decides to make it her home. Katie is your ULTIMATE hype girl.  Katie shares her journey through many different career ventures, Creative Director of a Paint and Sip "Rose Soiree" in Bulimba and her side hustle "Like She Owns the Place" focusing on Events for Women in Business.  Katie briefly touches on how she navigated...

Country born, city living. Burleigh Bear #307 Jeff Lynch shares his journey from growing up in Cowra, NSW to moving out of home in his teens to follow his NRL aspirations with the Canberra Raiders. Through injuries, setbacks and a whole lot of perspective, Jeff appreciates every inch of his life.  Currently residing on the Gold Coast, Jeff is hoping to continue thriving as a Youth Support Worker a...

After 13+ years in Law Enforcement and several, life changing events, originating from ISIS threats, Jemimah decided to start her own businesses , yes, not one, but several, over the course of a few years. Jemimah is not only a female entrepreneur, but the Best-Selling Author of her own book 'Position Me'. Her book was released worldwide on 25 October 2018 and became an International Best-...

This week's episode is with Mercedes Ash.  Sadie discusses her path from studying Speech Pathology at CQ University, gaining experience straight out of uni across varying companies/sectors with a broad spectrum of clients. Like many people, Sadie faced challenges during COVID-19, however used this time to figure out her "next steps", being the biggest blessing in disguise. If you're interested in...

This episode was an emotional one and is really close to home. Matt is a teacher, a friend, a coach, a leader, a teammate and most of all family. He has gone through his fair share of life's ups and downs, and not once has he had a negative attitude whether it was towards two ACL reconstructions, sporting journeys, studies in school/university and most recently with testicular cancer. With such an...

Co-Founder of Walk 'n' Talk Jordan Meehan tells his journey and experience from being a tradesman, running how own business, to working in the mines and now as a Support Worker.  Through his own battles throughout life, Jordan has used these experiences as a driving factor to create and pursue his passion for helping others and standing up a movement in Rockhampton. Walk 'n' Talk h...

Former NRL Canberra Raider player Terry Campese explains how he navigated and turned his own negative situation/s due to injuries into a positive and has never looked back. After returning to the field post ACL reconstruction and rehabilitation, tearing his groin off the bone the first game back, then several games into the following season re-rupturing his ACL again, Terry used this as a motivati...

From cancer at 16 years old to the Founder of Blokes Walk & Talk and Blokes No Walk, Just Talk Podcast. Craig fell victim to cancer as a teenager and was the first person to receive a stem cell transplant at the Canberra hospital back in 2001. Now, 22 years on, Craig discusses his challenges with mental health and the successes he has endured. Listen in to find out what his future plans/goals...

From losing her sister at 15 then her father at 20, Holly tells her inspiring story of putting one foot in front of the other, showing up everyday and pushing through. Talk about RESILIENCE! Holly is the General Manager at DJ Custom Building | Innovative Carpentry (djcb.com.au) and is part owners of Tuggeranong - Burrito Bar | Mexican Restaurant & Bar. This episode contains a discussion around tra...