STRIVE Podcast

In this episode of the HYPECAST, we chatted to our good friend Sami Locke, the founder of Fair Fortune Tattoo on the Gold Coast. Sami is becoming one of the most highly respected tattoo artist and artist in general in Australia, and she has recently began her journey as a business owner - opening up her own Tattoo Studio after years of mastering her craft and finding her direction. We hope you enj...

In this episode of the HYPECAST, we chatted with Joseph Coyne, the Director of Performance of the UFC Performance Institute in Shanghai, China. If you're at all interested in combat sports, you would know the significance of this position Joseph holds, being at the pinnacle of combat sports performance. Joseph leads a team of technical and non-technical coaches that manage the day to day training...

This episode of the Hypecast was a little different - after the tragedy that occurred with George Floyd losing his life by the hands of a white police officer and all that has followed, Sel and I wanted to have the conversation about racism, that all of us should be having. We had a raw, deep and emotional discussion about our experiences with racism, what our opinions on the current tragedy are f...

In this episode of the HYPECAST, we were joined by former founding partner of Droga5 Australia, Partner and Head of Brand at KPMG, Dad, Sneakerhead and part time DJ, Sudeep Gohil. With over 20 years in marketing for some of the biggest brands in the world, including brands like Qantas, Netflix, Nike, Under Armour, The Rock, Old Spice and so much more, Sudeep is a wealth of knowledge and is a mento...

In this episode of the HYPECAST we had the please of interviewing the 2020 Australian of the Year, James Muecke. James is one of those human beings who achieve more than you thought would be possible, all with the intention of providing more opportunity for those less fortunate. James is an eye surgeon based in Adelaide and a visiting consultant and senior lecturer at the Royal Adelaide Hospital a...

In this episode of the Hypecast we talked to Skye Nicolson, Commonwealth boxing gold medalist and recent qualifier for the Australian Olympic boxing team. Skye was meant to fight in Wuhan, China for her Olympic qualifier, just days before the covid-19 crisis hit! She then went on to fight in Jordan and won her qualifying match to make the Olympic team. But it's been bitter sweet for Skye, with the...

In this episode of the HYPECAST we talk to Daniel Graham, digital marketing OG and founder of Mint Marketing Agency, a leading digital growth agency based out of LA.  From being one of the first employees at MySpace, to leading digital strategies for some of the biggest brands we know today, including Toyota and Adidas, Daniel has amassed a wealth of knowledge in leading brands to success usi...

In this episode of the HYPECAST we were joined by co-owner of Blackboard, one of the Gold Coast's OG cafes, chef and hospitality master, Marc Kinvig. Marc has been a huge inspiration for us in hospitality and a guiding hand for some of our own ventures. He knows hospitality inside and out, and we wanted to hear his thoughts about the impact that COVID-19 has had on hospitality, how he has managed...

In this episode of the HYPECAST, we chatted with Josh “Kamikazee” Kuhne, a tattoo artist, business owner, mixed martial artist and all-round legend.  Josh is the owner of Phresh Ink Tattoo Studio which has been voted as Gold Coasts number one tattoo studio and barber. Phresh Ink is much more than just a successful business, it has become a lifestyle brand synonymous with the Gold Coast. Josh...

In this episode of the HYPECAST, we chatted to Luke Mathers, one of our first ever clients, mentors and all round incredible human. Luke is the author of Stress Teflon, he is a personal development expert, a successful businessman, owning and operating multiple Spec Savers businesses as a career optometrist. He has now appropriately channelled his energy into corporate speaking and is helping peop...

Shannon Ross is the #1 flyweight MMA fighter in Australia. He holds the Eternal MMA and Nitro titles and has built himself into a local legend, while supporting his family, working full time and assisting other fighters with the same dream. We were excited to chat with Shannon, leading into his next title defence on Eternal MMA 52 on March 7th... Some of the topics we discussed included: What it r...

The HYPECAST is back for 2020 and we couldn’t be more excited! Our first guest for the year is Clayton Musumeci, the General Manager of one of the world's top transformation programs, Bodies By Rachel (BBR). Clayton is a pioneer in digital marketing for the fitness industry, helping scale and grow some of the world's largest sports nutrition and fitness brands. His focus is now on taking the BBR b...

In this week’s episode of HYPECAST, we chatted with Mohammed Mustafa ("Big Mo"), a doctor, mixed martial artists and former professional rugby player. Mo's story could easily be a movie. Being a refugee from Palestine, he has gone through a lifetime of struggle. Yet he continues to improve the lives of those around him and better himself as a person. Our chat included topics such as - Life as a re...

In this week’s episode of HYPECAST, we chatted to John Templeton ("JT"), a personal growth specialist, author, a world record holder in the Guiness Book of World Records, athlete and strength & conditioning expert.  Our chat included topics such as - Discovering your purpose - Health and longevity hacks - Overcoming fears that are holding you back - Plus so much more We hope you enjo...

In this week’s episode of HYPECAST, we chatted with a man that has led more groups across the Kokoda Track or the Black Cat Track than any other individual or organisation. Aiden Grimes is the man behind Our Spirit Adventures. He has consulted for, and taken some of the world's most elite CEO's and business owners, government officials, military and sporting teams on life changing treks to el...

In this week’s episode of HYPECAST, we chatted with the man behind your favourite healthy clean treats Mike Kellet more commonly known as Macro Mike. Macro Mike range of treats, bars and proteins have been a game-changer to the health food industry changing the way people perceive vegan and gluten-free treats. Mike has a contagious hustle that saw him go from selling pub crawls in the streets...

In this week’s episode of HYPECAST, we chatted with the OG in Strength and Conditioning; Meer Awny the owner of Ethos performance, Australia's leading S&C gym for combat athletes. Not only is Meer a good friend of ours he is someone we constantly draw inspiration from due to his uncompromising work ethic and values as a human. This podcast was one of our favourites as it was an honest raw chat...

In this week’s episode of HYPECAST, we sat down with Montana the Farrah-Seaton. Writing a bio on Montana is super hard for the simple reason she literally does everything. Model, Boxer, Basketball player, Trainer, Nike ambassador and most importantly just a legendary person that we have the pleasure of calling our friend. Montana breaks the belief that you can only do one thing well and we ch...

In this episode of the HYPECAST, we spoke to Joe Tamburrino, the Co-Founder of Australia's biggest and coolest limited edition sneaker brand ATHLETIKAN. What Joe and the team at ATHLETIKAN have been able to do in a short period of time has been remarkable producing limited edition sneakers that can be worn from the street to the gym. The shoes are sold on a first in, first served basis a...

In this week’s episode of HYPECAST, we sat down with Ben Mahoney, a good friend of ours and a boxing world champion in the making. Benny is also a CMBT athlete, PT and a promoter of all things positive and living life to the fullest. One thing we admired about Benny was his authenticity and how he was building a personal brand both inside and outside of the ring. Being local to us on the Gold Coas...

In this week’s episode of HYPECAST, we sat down with Alpha Babes sisters Hannah and Meah who are revolutionising the PT game. Through a combination of mindset training and physical coaching, Alpha Babes delivers an online program to women that helps them overcome any barriers that stand in the way of a fit and healthy lifestyle and allows them to achieve their full potential. Alpha Babes’ unique,...

In this episode of the HYPECAST, we spoke to Brett Campbell, a serial entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of multi award-winning digital agency, Claxon. We were excited to pick the brains of one of the leaders in the digital marketing game and explore where the industry is going and how it impacts all of us. Brett shared his inspirational story along with detailing some of his secrets to success which...

In this episode of the HYPECAST, we chatted to a true pioneer in the podcast game; Jase Macalpine. Jase is the man behind the Gypsy Tales Podcast and an all-round badass that came up from humble beginnings in North Queensland to become one of the most well-respected videographers in Motorcross and extreme sports. Listening to his hustle and amazing life story made us wish we could have spent all d...

In this episode of the HYPECAST, we spoke to a legitimate #girlboss, Revie Jane. Revie is a women empowerment activist, lifestyle influencer, brand strategist, former owner of the famous CrossFit Babes gym, public speaker and mother - to mention only a few! The hour flew by as we discussed topics such as: - How Revie created one of the fastest growing CrossFit affiliates, being CrossFit Babes - Us...

In this episode of the HYPECAST, we spoke to Nick Pearce, one of the original pioneers of the hospitality scene on the Gold Coast. Nick is the founder of two of our favourite cafes Blackboard and Tucker and is responsible for keeping us caffeinated with his wholesale coffee business Blackboard Coffee Roasters.  The hour flew by as we discussed topics such as:  - How he changed the hospit...