Five of My Life

Monica McInerney’s talent for putting herself in other people’s shoes has led to extraordinary literary success. But how did a small town ‘Railway Children’ upbringing shape her? Listen as one of life’s great storytellers takes us movingly through her 5 to find out. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of...

Andrew Penfold’s passion and dedication to closing the gap has led to over a decade of remarkable results. Through his five choices Andrew tells the story of his nation changing work - and the surprising, tragic and moving events on the journey to his role today. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My...

Mary Coustas has a gift for tackling life’s difficult issues in an illuminating, funny and motivating way. She tells the stories behind her 5 choices ever bit as impact-fully and memorably as she strides the stage in her much loved EFFIE persona. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram...

What 5 things does a man choose who lived in the forest for 10 years, was a drug and alcohol addict, got regularly beaten up in pubs his to mask his emotional pain of childhood... and then got sober and a Phd - This is the life of Gregory P Smith, and this is what he chose. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The...

Some people talk , and some people do something - Taryn is a do-er, an advocate for healthy body image and a powerful and honest story teller who gave us an insight into the 5 things that made her who she is - a change maker. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life...

One of the most successful podcasters on the planet, Jordan Harbinger talks about the twists and turns that led him to go from lawyer to interviewer whilst being kidnapped, twice, along the way. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nig...

Creator of one of that most loved shops in Sydney, REMO tells us through his choices about the gift that gave him the idea to see his name as a brand. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio...

Walkley Award winning journalist Jan Fran is funny, smart and above all brave. Her 5 choices reflect to host Nigel Marsh, just how often she puts herself in situations other's wouldn't, to get the story. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Co...

Jamila Rizvi makes everyone better. Her experience in politics, journalism, equality even in the face a life threatening brain tumor, means she has a worldly view that can help us focus our own lens on how we think act and learn. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My...

Actor Rob Carlton might just be the best story teller on the planet. So it's pretty special to have him entertain us with his a tales...five times over, from his personal, honest and moving choices on the 5 of My Life. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thef...

Be it Liberia, Germany or Australia - Women leaders encounter 3 common hurdles than men don't. Nigel Marsh discusses with former prime minister Julia Gillard these commonalties in her book 'Women and leadership' , gender norms, politics in the modern era and of course how her 5 choices define her life. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJ...

What does it mean to create a legacy? Speaker and transformation coach Vashti Whitfield talks to Nigel about her 5 choices and their direct connection to her late husband, Hollywood actor Andy Whitfield and the legacy they have created. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five...

Known as 'The Commando' from The Biggest Loser TV series, Steve Willis, the man behind this hardened persona of fitness is quite the opposite. Calm and almost buddhist like throughout this conversation with thoughtful, honest and reflective choices for the 5 of his life. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Fiv...

Sydney Film Festival Dirtector, Nashen Moodley see's 500 films a year; And on The 5 of My Life, host Nigel Marsh has asked him to choose just one. Nashen's love of film, politics and culture is clear when this softly spoken success story tells us the life storers behind his 5 choices. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG...

Fred Schebesta is best known for co-founding one of the world’s leading comparison websites, finder.com. His Five Of My Life choices give you an insight into his alternate way of thinking and why he’s a serial entrepreneur within areas that people wouldn’t have thought of. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The F...

How to go from good to great? It was one book that changed it all for professional footballer turned finance guru Ted Richards. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Comedian, Podcaster and TV host Wil Anderson spends time on the other side of the mic for a change, telling great stories via his 5 choices that lead him from a small country town to big city success. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Conta...

How a life changing moment gave Di her independence back and was the eventual catalyst that lead to the birth of her charity 'Wild Women on Top' - Hiking for physical and mental fitness plus empowering women to put themselves first whilst still helping others. Nigel Marsh finds that her 5 choices all connect to influence her to be the women and the philanthropist she is today. Hear each song chose...

In many parts of the world, Artist Ken Done's paintings have come to symbolise Australia and Australians through their vibrant colour and depiction of the Australian landscape. His 5 choices he tells host Nigel Marsh provide a rare insight to the man behind the oil and canvas. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow T...

Crab fishing with his dad in QLD and a cheating girlfriend. Host Nigel Marsh unlocks the funny stories behind Matt Okine's success in comedy, writing, TV and breakfast radio for Triple J. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at h...

Tanya Plibersek served as a cabinet minister in both the Rudd and Gillard governments. Also as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. She has been a MP for Sydney since 1998. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh...

Kate McClymont is Australia’s pre-eminent investigative journalist. Much awarded over her career she is probably best known for her series of articles and book about Eddie Obeid. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://ni...

An honest insight into the life of the CEO of Rugby Union Australia Raelene Castle. Someone who has to make hundreds of choices a day - her 5 choices are just as are just as considered as her passion for sport. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmyl...

Adam Spencer is a mathematics lover who is also one of Australia's most loved entertainers. His contradictive love of things both left and right brain is also reflected in his diverse choices. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel...

Ronni Kahn is the founder and CEO of the food rescue charity OzHarvest, she is a power house against the fight against global food waste. Her choices are as honest and as humble as her want to do good in the world. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveo...