The Gold Diggers

Diagnosed with Endometriosis, Elise was given little hope of having a family. News that sent her and her then fiancé into a confronting conversation. Choosing to hold out for hope, Elise and Dan started their married life together. Plagued with infertility and the emotional and mental strain that comes with numerous failed IVF attempts and miscarriages. Yet, Elise knew that a daughter was in her f...

How much do we really know the people around us. We may brush shoulders with them regularly, have a laugh, a drink and a chat about the weather, but do we take the time to know people on a deeper level? This week we discover some secrets about our Producer Dave as he takes the hot seat. He’s a Radio and Tv Presenter, an entrepreneur and family man. We see him every week, we work together and laugh...

Welcome to 2023. We kick off the year with a special New Years Caviar and Cactus episode where we talk the highs and lows of 2022 and our hopes and goals for 2023. This podcast is proudly sponsored by HumanKindTV a media group with the purpose of restoring faith in the kindness of humanity. DISCLAIMER: All answers/opinions shared by the interviewees are of their own. The Gold Diggers Podcast or an...

As we round up the year we look back at some of our favourite and most memorable moments of 2022. It’s been an amazing year of podcasting from Rayma forgetting to mention her brother had been murdered to Ashton blowing up at $50,000 motor vehicle on purpose. This is our highlights for 2022. The content in this episode is not intended to provide professional advice and should not be relied on as su...

In todays episode we welcome our Producer Dave to the microphone. You’ve heard his voice calling out from the shadows and now it’s his turn to take a seat, as we talk about our favourite Caviar and Cactus Christmas traditions, movies, food, music and gifts. A decision we almost regretted with his cheeky sense of humour taking centre stage. He’d clearly been knocking back the eggnog! Join us in wha...

Meet Gaye A survivor of sexual abuse, domestic violence and stage four Ovarian Cancer. If that isn’t enough to take you out then, Gaye also had a traumatic upbringing being raised on the streets to eventually raising 7 of her own children alone and in fear for her life. Yet miraculously she still managed to gain a university degree at age 40, provide for her large family, overcome a stage 4 diagno...

MEET COBY - An entrepreneur, A musician, owner of two successful gyms and a qualified PT for over 19years. As a teenager Coby had aspirations to be a professional musician or a professional tennis player. When asked to coach two high school students he discovered his love for coaching. Driven by the progress he saw in others, he took a leap of faith to invest in the fitness industry. He formed his...

Born into an influential high profile family. It appeared like Larissa, previously known as Lara, had life made. Yet in reality, from behind closed doors life was very different to how it appeared. Being shipped off to boarding school when home was just a five minute walk away, said it all. By high school Lara was lonely, undisciplined and off the rails. Changing her name to Larissa was her way of...

MEET MICHELLE: A successful business woman with a heart to give other business women a step up. Born with dyslexia and unable to read, write and spell. Michelle was predicted a life with little prospects. Determined to change that narrative, she discovered her talent for IT and built a successful business in a male dominated industry. Now nearly 60 and still going strong with plans for new venture...

MEET NICOLE. A writer, speaker and author of ‘Having Faith’ and her recently released book ‘In The Cool Of The Day’. Being born into a world wide religious cult, Nicole didn’t think her life was that bad, until she realised it was all a lie. Left to figure out the big questions of life and rediscover the truth for herself, Nicole eventually found faith in the God she always thought she knew. Nicol...

MEET KANE An entrepreneur who knows the risks required to build a successful business. After a Myriad of career moves from an award winning graphic designer to umpiring the AFLQ Grand Final. Kane finally settled in business after reluctantly taking on the family building firm; and in a downturning market where builders are falling into the hands of the receivers almost daily. If that isn’t risky e...

Through the tragic loss of her father at a young age, Rachel struggled with processing her grief. Then 8 years later came the sudden death of her brother, followed closely by the loss of her husband at the same age and to the same disease that took her father. Rachel had no choice but to learn to deal with her grief and loss for the sake of her future and for her children. Now an author, motivatio...

Meet ELFRA. A devoted wife and mother to two musically gifted sons and a migrant from South Africa. Elfra shares about the dangers of living and raising a family in South Africa and the threatening situation that convinced her that Australia would provide a better and safer future for her family. Faced with many challenges from learning a new language, to adapting to a new culture and embracing th...

MEET SHARLEEN. As a fashion photographer Sharleen knows a thing or two about catwalks, modelling and how to pose-in front of the camera. She shares her secrets with us in todays podcast. At a young age Sharleen developed a love for photography and began to pursue opportunities in a professional world. As she knocked on doors that have taken her as far as New York Fashion Week. She discovered there...

MEET BETH. At almost 80 years old Beth is still loving adventure, travel, speed and her home made Hot Rod. Not ready to put the brakes on life just yet, although having recently lost her beloved partner of 20 years, Beth knows that the only way to live is to push the limits and keep focused forward. Life is too short and too precious to stop embracing new adventures. Her love and passion for motor...

MEET CHRISTY - An intelligent business woman who gives 110% to everything she does. Migrating to Australia at 4 yrs old, Christy already had the ability to speak four different languages, except for the one she really needed, English. Being a Serbian migrant to highly successful parents and learning a new language and culture at such a young age set Christy up to become the high achiever she is, w...

Ang and Beck are back in the studio today sharing their caviar and cactus moments, and reflecting on their standout podcasts of the last few months. Hear how Ang went attempting one of the biggest goals of her life - to run The Sunshine Coast Half Marathon, when only 12 months ago she couldn’t run to the end of her street. Meanwhile, a whirlwind has hit the Moore household with wedding plans in fu...

Hearing the words ‘you’ve got just a few months to live’ is never a good day, especially when you’ve just turned 28 years old. Meet Luke now 7 years on and beating the odds against the worlds rarest cancer. This is an incredible journey of a young man who is not just defying medical science but has transformed from a kid pushing the envelope and living in the fast lane to discovering his own secre...

MEET BERNI: Born and raised a British country girl before migrating to Australia to become a First Nations Ambassador and being adopted into the Ikuntji tribe of Central Australia. A journey that’s taken her through the heights of her career with a doctorate in biomedical science and genetics, being on the cutting edge of medical research and travelling the world. To losing her husband of 28 years...

MEET CHRIS. A husband, Father, Tradie and an all round good guy just doing the best he can. As a twelve year old Chris lost his mother to breast cancer, which changed the family dynamics for him and his younger siblings. Forced to raise himself as a lonely teenager and discover the worlds mysteries on his own. Chris now spends his time helping young people so they don’t need to face the same chall...

MEET MELISSA. An author, A midwife, Founder of ‘A Brave Life’ and winner of multiple community wards. Melissa Redsell has lived a brave life. At just 17 years old while finishing high school with dreams of becoming a nurse, life took a dramatic turn when she found herself pregnant and unsupported. While raising her daughter and failing her first year of Uni she reached a pivotal moment that change...

MEET MARIANNE. A Model, Actress and Beautician with a heart of Gold. Born and raised in Southern Orange County, California. She was a typical California girl before being discovered by a talent scout and thrown in the world of modelling and acting. Living the high life and travelling the world Marianne eventually settled in Australia where life has taken a very different turn. From catwalk model t...

Meet the man behind the global YouTube campaign DESTROY MY JEEP. Hear how destroying a $50,000 motor vehicle lead to providing a life or death service to victims of domestic violence. Ang is thrown in the deep end when she meets Ashton Wood. A man with a bit between his teeth in fighting for justice. An unbelievable, funny and inspiring story that proves that even the broken and discarded parts of...

TRIGGER WARNING!! Meet Ligre. Gaining a scholarship to study biomedical science and conduct autopsies, is extraordinary for a 15 year old growing up in a remote country in Africa that no longer even exists. From the heights of intelligence and success, to the depths of drugs, gangs and being on the run. This is a story that is beyond remarkable and will leave you as stunned as it did for todays in...

Meet Adrienne a foster carer with a big mother heart. Having suffered homelessness numerous times and raising a large family in very difficult circumstances. Adrienne and husband Dave decided, when circumstances turned around, they would give back by opening their home to displaced children. A purpose that has lead to providing a loving and safe home to between 40 to 50kids in the past 10 years. A...