A Lot To Talk About

Carmen Greentree is an incredible human being. Her childhood trauma was the catalyst for her professional surfing career. At first it was the the pursuit of physical exercise that allowed her to escape the pain of depression, then the ocean & the waves allowed her to disconnect from the real world.  What started as an escape turned into a career. Travelling the world as a professional sur...

Ryan Tuckwood is an incredible mind. He is a father, public speaker & world class trainer promoting honesty & integrity in sales.  Ryan & his business partner Jack Corbett are the brains behind ISR Training & The SWISH Movement. SWISH is an acronym for selling with integrity & selling honestly. An ethos that it is easy to get behind because we all know a salesperson that h...

Dom Gauci is my new favourite artist. Creating art from pop culture, Dom's style is described as geometric illustration.  Based out of Melbourne, Australia, DG Designs was born in NYC. After hustling on the side for 2 years, Dom has spent the past 2 working at her business full time.  Her talent has lead to collaborations with KIA at The Australian Open, Richmond Tigers, The Block, Barbi...

Eloni Vunakece is the definition of an all rounder.  Debuting for the Sydney Roosters at 28 years of age, Eloni embodied the work ethic of an old school footy player. Waking at 3:30am to have his breakky before working on the garbage run in the mornings, the football world was astounded by the story of a hard working guy supporting his family & following his dreams along the way. Whilst i...

Fine Kula spent the early years of his life in South Auckland before being scouted by the Cronulla Sharks at the ripe age of 13. Moving with his family to Sydney, Fine was in a new school, living a new life & playing to earn his spot at the Sharks. After winning the Harold Matthews under 16's & Toyota Cup under 20's premiership with Cronulla, Fine found himself training amongst the NRL squ...

Ky Taylor is the host of 'NO REGRETS'. A podcast he runs from his home town of Ballarat.  Ky came across my podcast after listening & was intrigued by my story. We spoke of my life journey thus far & my daily fight to ensure I stay on top of my life threatening illness 'cystic fibrosis'. This chat is a more detailed version of what I have briefly discussed in both episode 004 & 02...

Warren Keelan is one of the most highly respected ocean photographers in the current age. Having always been passionate about the ocean, the avid surfer & fisherman soon found himself dabbling with a lens & couldn't seem to put it down.  We spoke of the beauty that the ocean & its inhabitants have to offer, the power of mother nature & how Warren translates these moments into...

Tye Grieve is the creator of Gooné. A brand & business built off the back of Australian culture, low budgets & good times. After 5 years at University & 3 years in a stable career, Tye left his job as a civil engineer to pursue an idea & hunch he couldn't ignore any longer. Any young Aussie knows that a goon bag is the go to drink to keep the spirits high & the wallet full, but the question always...

Kirra Jones is from Wollongong Australia. The former Australian Netball player was scouted by a modelling agency at the age of just 14. By 15/16 years old she was in Germany experiencing her first fashion week & thrust into the life of daily castings, cat walks & the ever growing pressure to take the perfect photo. Now 22 Kirra has settled into her life in London Town. Focussing on commerc...

Religion can be such a taboo topic.  As a society we have built barriers & walls around the topics that make us uncomfortable or make us question the comforts of our every day lives. Caleb Hanzy & I met many years ago through our younger years in school. Both educated at a Christian school, faith was always present. However, my family & I were never involved in church or consisten...

Many of you know why I quit my job in the real estate industry, however, I've had a lot of requests to go into detail & share the story a little more. The catalyst was not only passion for this podcast but rather the 2 weeks spent in a hospital in September/October 2019. Those realisations in late 2019 had me write down 4 words on a notepad at the beginning of this year (2020). Health, Happine...

Nate Nauer was the voice of New Zealand radio for over a decade. It all started when he bullshit his way into a radio interview for a laugh. What was meant to be a joke turned into a career opportunity. His talents were recognised early when he was scouted to make the move from New FM to the popular Mai FM. Having hosted some amazing guests on radio Nate & I reflected on some of the most memorable...

Jordan Kahu is a man of many talents. Outside back for the Brisbane Broncos, owner of Chur Media & Dad/Husband to his growing family. In 2015, Jordan & his partner Jess welcomed the arrival of their first born child. Talk about timing, it happened to be just 2 weeks before he stepped onto the field with his Brisbane team mates to play in one of the greatest rugby league grand finals we will ever w...

I am privileged to call Jared Pescud a friend. A man who was no more than a familiar face only months ago invited me to sit amongst a group of blokes at a dinner table one evening. Great yarns turned into deep conversation where we shared a portion of our life story's & I left that evening knowing full well that I would go on to spend time with Jared as a new mate. After a few more catch-ups o...

Blake Austin is a professional Rugby League player. Currently residing in the UK & taking the field as one of Warrington Wolves marquee players, Blake is the sort of footballer we all love to watch. Starting his career in the NRL at the Penrith Panthers he went on to play for the West Tigers & Canberra Raiders, Blake's opportunity to make the move to the Super League came at the peak of hi...

Muay Thai is known as the art of 8 limbs. A martial art that has deep cultural roots within Thailand & is greatly respected as one of the toughest sports on the planet. Mitch Brisbane & Brian Banco are at the forefront of the Muay Thai culture in Wollongong, Australia. Owners of NGC Thai Boxing, they share their love & knowledge for the sport with those that choose to step in the ring...

Isaac John AKA 'Ice' is an ex NRL & Super League half. He left the game he grew up loving partly due to injury but mostly because his passions had evolved & changed. A burning desire to test himself in the business world, build a brand & create/document content. His first business success come through the creation of 'YKTR'. A brand that symbolised more than clothes, it was a culture t...

Mat Steinwede is a highly respected professional in the Real Estate industry. In 2019 Mat was the #9 ranked agent in the country. However whilst he is now loved & looked up to by those in his industry, his past life tells a much different story. In his early adulthood, he was heavily involved in Sydney's drug & violence scene. A bouncer on Oxford Street running brothels & carrying out...

Colby 'Golden Boy' Thickness is an upcoming MMA prospect.  With a record of 8-1, a number of tournament golds & a spot as UFC champ Alex Volkanovski's training partner, Colby is getting attention from the MMA world. Colby is on a 5 fight winning streak after an early career loss re-aligned his focus & has set him on the right path for success. Whilst his incredible skillset within the...

Scott Radburn is 1/4 of the Four Kinsmen. An Aussie act that toured 27 states of the US & headlined their own show on the Las Vegas Strip. Featuring on 'Hey Hey It's Saturday' & 'The Bert Newton Show' amongst many others Scott's talent has been enjoyed by so many throughout the years! Post Kinsmen, Scott has starred in Cats the musical & performed in many different countries around the...

Sally Bassuni is a personal trainer & lifestyle coach. A powerful experience with the fitness industry allowed Sally to improve her self image & that feeling was something she knew she would have to share with the world. Under her business name of SB Fitness, Sally has a loyal following of ladies that look to her for guidance along their own journeys. Not shy to practice what she preaches,...

Lisa Trujillo is a well known face in the fitness industry. First known for her cheerful spirit around local gyms, she decided to take her passion to the next level & build and active wear brand.  The brand better known as, Lisa Trujillo Active Wear, has become extremely popular rivalling the big international brands here in Australia while kitting out the likes of PR queen Roxy Jacenko &...

Daniel Toskovski is the owner of Blendz The Barber Shop. The idea inspired by his late mum with the support of his partner & family, Dan has created the best barber shop experience in our region. An ever present hip hop & sports culture in the shop coupled with an impressive skillset are no doubt the reason he has attracted the likes of LaMelo Ball & other athletes into his chairs. Fro...

Joe Daymond is an all round funny mother f**cker. Establishing himself as a terrific stand up comedian & podcast host, Joe has a great following & rightfully so. Based out of Auckland New Zealand, Joe's passions are more than just comedy. Rather, a love for writing and directing, as he aspires to create something meaningful within the world of entertainment while having the time of his lif...

Ben Seymour is an athlete by definition. Former professional rugby player in Australia, New Zealand, France & Italy, Bens former life was the building block for a big career in the fitness world. Not only is Ben a highly regarded trainer, but rather his competitive nature and edge for competition lives on in the form of ultra endurance events.  Benny has travelled around the world to comp...