Stand Out Life

There’s a lot going on at the moment - and it’s possible - like me - your mind is feeling full. Do you wish you could give it a spring clean? Sort out the clutter? This episode’s guest is going to chat to us about how we might be able to do this. I’m smiling as I do this intro because I found this conversation with Jacqui Lewis as down to earth and real as I found her research and tools. Jacqui se...

Money, money, money. Research has shown that many of us would prefer to talk to our patterns about sex than we would to talk about money. In her late 30’s, Jess was the classic example of someone who knew a lot about money management in theory, but wasn’t so great at applying it in practice. Jessica Irvine is one of Australia’s leading economics journalists. She is currently a senior economics wri...

Kemi Nekvapil is a long time friend of the podcast, we shared a conversation back in episode 44, in which she shares some of her background story. As a black child raised by five sets of white foster parents (some incredibly loving, some - not so much) she always felt that she had to prove her worth. In this conversation we shift more into Kemi’s message and impactful new book simply - but also im...

‘I look back in astonishment at what I achieved, and without disappointment. I wouldn’t change a thing.’ Only days after celebrating her 60th birthday I had the sheer privilege and delight of chatting with Lisa Curry - these words are on the back of her memoir ‘Lisa’ and her life is indeed an extraordinary one. Triple Olympian and wellness entrepreneur, Lisa Curry has lived her life in the public...

Ali Brahe- Dado’s book ‘Queen Menopause’ is the best friend that will walk you through the experiences, and questions that this time in every women’s life may bring up. Alison Brahe is a name - and a face you might remember from her days of modelling. In the 90’s she was best recognised as the cover model for Dolly magazine. Ali began her career as a model at 16 years old working in Australia, Lon...

In 2009 today’s guest wrote a blog post (remember those things - blogs…). The blog was shared worldwide and by 2012 had been read by eight million people - talk about going viral. So then it became a best selling book, translated into 32 languages. Bronnie Ware is now tethered to this book ‘The Top Five Regrets of the Dying’. Her story though - from growing up on a farm, to seeking expression in m...

Dr Elise Bialylew is the author of #1 bestselling book, The Happiness Plan, and founder of Mindful in May, the world’s largest online global mindfulness fundraising campaign. I’ve admired Elise’s work for a number of years now and excited to share this conversation with you all. A doctor trained in psychiatry, turned social entrepreneur and mindfulness expert, she’s passionate about supporting ind...

Oprah has endorsed her work as revolutionary and life-changing. Whether you are a parent, or find yourself around kids, or have friends with kids then you’ll get so much out of this converation. Dr. Shefali Tsabary’s ground-breaking approach to mindful living and parenting has taken her books to the top of the NY Times best-sellers list. Dr. Shefali received her doctorate in clinical psychology fr...

I’m not sure whether you’ve ever tried Improv before. But today’s guest shares what are probably some of life’s greatest lessons she learnt from the improv stage - say yes, figure it out along the way, and the art of working with others - all in the name of chasing the laughs. I’m Ali Hill and welcome to Stand Out Life a podcast dedicated to living boldly amongst the busyness. Comedian Cal Wilson...

Back in 2018 on Episode 37 of this podcast I had the delight of sitting down with Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills - the media duo known as Those Two Girls. 
A lot has happened since then. Their extraordinary friendship and chemistry landed the pair local and national radio shows with the HIT Network. Walking the line between smart and irreverent, they’ve interviewed household names, from formidable po...

Today’s guest has trod a journey - a path many of us fear deeply. In April 2018 Ella Ward was - as she says - ‘hit with the cancer stick’. Apart from being rather frightening it also encouraged a foray into oversharing on Instagram and writing. But it’s possible Ella was always destined down the writers path coming from a family of story tellers. In her first published book Ella Ward weaves togeth...

Thanks for joining us again after what’s been the longest break we’ve had since the podcast launched in 2016. It’s been a sabbatical of sorts. I was able to take three months off from everything at the end of last year - which after 15 years in business was a strange, important and timely space to have. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity and recognise the privilege that comes with me being abl...

Occasionally a book comes along of which the story captivates you and the pull to be bigger and live bigger literally takes your breath away. This book is called ‘Skin in the Game’ and it’s remarkable not only because you’ll read it one sitting, but it’s remarkable because of the strength, depth and drive of the woman behind it. In this episode I had the extraordinary experience of connecting with...

Life is hard for all of us. Rocketing rates of physical and mental health issues are a testimony to the immense pressures of our complex modern world - and then you throw in a global pandemic, economic uncertainty, and restrictions on movement. So how do we become strong and adaptable to face life’s challenges?  Three Australian SAS veterans reveal their groundbreaking resilience techniques to mas...

Thomas Mayor is a Torres Strait Islander, a wharfie and National Indigenous Officer for the Maritime Union of Australia. He has tirelessly advocated for the proposals in the Uluru Statement, and is the author of two best-selling books. The first book, ‘Finding the Heart of the Nation – the journey of the Uluru Statement towards Voice, Treaty and Truth’, tells his story, the story of the Uluru Stat...

That old maxim about being the change you want to see in the world may belong to a bygone era, but for Byron Bay based business Afends, the consciousness around their brand stands smack bang in the middle of this truth. With co-Founders Declan Wise and Jonathan Salfield at the helm, the fashion brand Afends continues to evolve, riding the wave of social innovation and social entrepreneurship. In t...

Leadership is constantly shifting and changing. Over the past 18 months that’s never been more true. Across the episode we dive into the role of leadership, and the value of feminine qualities and elevating women in leadership positions. Women Rising Founder and CEO, Megan Dalla-Camina is a best selling author, women’s mentor, founder and speaker, and one of the world’s leading experts on women’s...

Today’s episode is one from the archives - but archives you won’t have heard before. I recorded this conversation with David in Sept of 2020 where he was reflecting on what it was like 12 months after he achieved something extraordinary - swam the English Channel. David Frizzell is a team, leadership, communication and change consultant. He is the host of The Team Guru Podcast - which I’ve had the...

Mary Dwyer is someone that you are drawn towards. Her grace, character, and presence are palpable - and you will feel this through today’s conversation. In her ‘day job’ she specialises working with political, business and spiritual leaders across the globe. With a career that has seen her work with leaders from the World Bank, European Union, OECD, United Nations, the military, top level politici...

What does a political economist and cancer scientist have in common? Turns out a lot more than you’d think. Founders of ‘Future Crunch’ Gus Hervey and Tane Hunter share their deeply inquisitive nature about the future of work in this episode. Future Crunch are a group of scientists, artists, researchers and entrepreneurs that believe science and technology are creating a world that is more peacefu...

There is little doubt that the world is in desperate need of care; however, despite the overwhelming global problems that face us, we can find ourselves caring too much, while at the same time caring too little. Excited to share with you this episode with someone who’s on a mission to have all of us embark on the radical art of taking time; time to care. Brooke McAlary is someone who’s not new to...

A multi-million dollar business, an international brand, the journey through liquidation and beyond. That’s the story of Shoes of Prey. Jodie Fox grew up in Lismore, a country town in New South Wales, the daughter of a Sicilian mother and Australian father. Starting out in law she took a step into advertising (and a huge pay cut) before she found her feet at Shoes of Prey. A business that went fro...

Overnight success sometimes takes 12 years - it certainly did for today’s guest Samantha Wills. I’m Ali Hill and welcome to Stand Out Life podcast - a podcast dedicated to living boldly amongst the busyness. Samantha Wills started her self-titled jewellery company on the kitchen table of her share house in the eastern suburbs of Sydney when she was just 21 years old. Her rise to the global stage w...

Ronni Kahn is a social entrepreneur and founder of food rescue charity OzHarvest. OzHarvest has become a well known brand and name across Australia - mainly because of the passion, the advocacy and activitism of Ronni. Ronni’s book ‘A Repurposed Life’ unpacks her extraordinary journey, from South Africa to Israel to founding a successful event business. Although she is best known as the food warri...

Every habit that we have has been shaken up across 2020, which opens up new possibilities and new perspectives. Today’s guest is the master of perspective and growth. In this episode I sit down with returning guest, Mark Matthews to do a dive into the changes this year has bought and ways to finding possibility amongst the new and unknown. Mark shared his story from Big Wave surfing back in Episod...