Not The Friends You Put On Speaker

Peita and Bel wrap up season one with episode 13. In this episode we discuss our learnings, our challenged, what we have learnt and our goals for season two Thanks for listening to season 1, we will see you in a few weeks

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Zac & Bel get real about working together in mining - long swings, high pressure, zero escape! When your partner is also your co-worker, boss, safety net and the person you're meant to go home and relax with... what could possibly go wrong?! #mining #workingtogether #notthefriendsyouputonspeaker #podcast

Welcome back to another episode of Not The Friends You Put on Speaker. Episode 10 delves into how adult friendships aren't as simple as they use to be. We unpack the realities of maintaining friendships as life changes - moving away, shifting priorities and unmet expectations. We talk about the importance (and rarity) of 50-50 effort. We dive into why making friendships as an adult feels so hard a...

Episode 9- Small Business Chat In this episode we dive into our small business, side hustles and hobbies. How they started and how they're evolving. We share what we've learnt since launching the podcast, unpack the reality of analytics and social media growth and talk honestly about how numbers can both motivate and challenge you. We touch on the importance of friends and family support when buil...

In this episode, Peita and Bel dive headfirst into the world of trainers and assessors, and yes the passenger seat horror stores come out! From white-knuckle moments that should never happen, to the difference between ticking a box and actually teaching someone how to do their job properly. We talk experience vs ego, why knowledge matters and how a good trainer can build confidence, skill and safe...

In this episode, Peita and Bel get brutally honest about leadership- the good, the bad and the downright toxic. We unpack what actually makes a great leader, why some people should never be put in charge of others and how poor leadership can destroy confidence, culture and careers. Please give us a follow on our socials: Facebook - Not the friends you put on speaker, YouTube - Not the friends you...

A chaotic, tipsy deep dive into life's highs, lows and everything we're too sober to admit, Grab a drink as we unpack the wild ride of 2025, laugh through the mess, cry through the lessons and manifest our big, unapologetic goals for 2026. Strap yourself in!

In this episode Peita opens up about losing her brother Trent in a tragic car accident. This is a raw, honest conversation about grief, resilience and how to support someone going through grief. We also touch on the NSW license legislation change which Peita and her family were a driving force behind. Its emotional, real and an important conversation for anyone navigating life after loss. #notthef...

In this episode we break down the truth about working FIFO, DIDO and residential- no sugar coating, no corporate bullshit, just real experiences from two women who've lived it. #notthefriendsyouputonspeaker #mining #fifo #dido #residential

In this episode, we dive steel cap first into the wild, gritty, absolutely unfiltered world of women in mining. From the bullshit we've put up with, to the barriers we've smashed through, to the careers we've built and the friendships we've made. We talk equal opportunity, safety, respect, career progression, confidence and what it really takes to survive and thrive in a male dominated industry. I...

In this episode we dive into our careers, how we got here and the wild, messy, hilarious shit we've survived along the way. From mining life to side hustles, business dreams, ambition and everything in between.

In our very first episode of Not the Friends You Put on Speaker, we're kicking the doors wide open and diving straight into who we are, why we're here and what unfiltered madness you can expect every week. We introduce ourselves the only way we know how - loud, honest, foul mouthed and already oversharing. You'll hear the story behind the podcast name, how we decided to hit record and why this sho...