Switched On

In this episode I got to have my cousin Lachy John in the booth to share his insights around diving into the Perth music scene, and how music in general has provided him a constructive outlet when dealing with the grief of losing his younger brother. These kinds of things look different to everyone, and we share some ways in discovering what works best for you.   There's plenty to unpack in the ep...

How good! We got to chat to the big dog Eddie Maradona, owner of Perth's Luxury brand, Cabinet Noir !   In the epic chat we had, we got to laugh and talk about a lot of things surrounding the inspiration and perspective that comes with travelling, and how that has translated into his creative insight that is responsible for what is now a luxury brand getting noticed worldwide!   There are plenty o...

In this episode we get to have a beautiful chat with Hanna Dethlefsen! A good friend of mine who is doing some very inspiring work in the field of health and wellbeing as she encourages us to be our best selves with the likes of her own podcast called Be Willing (Check it out here or the link attached below)   We talk a lot about the different ways that we can grow and learn as we strive to become...

An awesome episode with Steven Komene! The man behind The Early Ones Run Club - a Run, Dip & Sip community for those around Perth who are keen to hang out, meet new people and support local businesses in the area!   We got to learn a lot about Steven and his background in Rugby, Travel and Work endeavours as he continues to do FIFO, whilst running The Early Ones Run Club!   We hope you enjoy this...

Our first episode with just the 2 lads!   We discuss what is means to seek validation from external sources and how this can impact a person as it is easy, even additcitve to chase praise, acceptance & acknowledgement.    Don't get me wrong, these kinds of validation do help to boost aspects like self-esteem in a positive way, but it becomes problematic when someone forgets the most important pers...

As hard as it was to get a hold of this fella, we finally got to sit down with my good friend Wil Massara, part time digital nomad, but mostly known as the Founder & CEO of Youth Leadership Academy Australia (YLAA).   Aligning in the way that Switched On & YLAA both want to impact & empower the lives of emerging generations, we talked a lot about how leadership can be developed & expressed in a va...

We were stoked to have the opportunity to talk to Tom Boyd, past AFL superstar, present mental health advocate for Headspace, Lifeline and his own endeavours.   There's some footy chat and banter of course, but the main part of the episode is where we talk about Tom battling Anxiety, Depression & Insomnia at a time in his life when he thought he was living the dream, but was actually dealing with...

In this episode we get to talk to the great Julian Pace, the man that built Happiness Co and has guided Brayden and I within both of our journeys in the preventative mental health space!   Every chat that we have with Jules holds a special kind of value and in this episode all three of us open up to share what it means to uphold true vulnerability and authenticity in a world that often ridicule's...

Today we introduce Kia Buckley, a close friend and Founder of the Kikiva Collection, an activewear label that doesn't cost the Earth!   As a young Entrepreneur in Perth, we talk a lot about her journey in moving to Perth, how Kikiva came to be, the lessons learnt in creating a clothing brand buisness and the importance of prioritising the right things to make the most out of every opportunity.   T...

Some people face a good deal of pressure and expectations, but how do they deal with them in a healthy and constructive manner?   Who else better to ask other than West Coast Eagles gun Oscar "Ozzy" Allen as he talks us through his journey and shares some very interesting points on how to maintain compusure and self-belief despite constantly being placed under the AFL spotlight.   To see what Osca...

This week we were lucky enough to have Zac White join us and talk all things travel, adventure and life as a full-time content creator who has worked with over 30 brands from all over the world!   We all know the excitement of travelling and seeking new adventures. It creates our greatest stories, our most cherished memories and countless irreplaceable learnings. It takes us out of our comfort zon...

In this episode, Brayden was able to invite his childhood friend Lucas Cary in to have a good chat as to how we can all take on more responsibility and gain more control for the things we have going in life.   As we grow and mature, we can either seek opportunities to develop greater responsibility and independence, or responsibility will eventually come to us in unplanned and unexpected ways, way...

How's this for an episode!   We got to hop on a call with Tom Baulch over in Melbourne and had a super interesting chat. We got to cover how PRIME Train came to fruition, the importance of self-care and confidence, business endeavors, maintaining a balanced lifestyle despite a busy schedule, plus much much more!   You can see what Tom's got going on by clicking on the links below: PRIME website: P...

What a pleasure it was to sit down with Hayley in this episode! We got to talk about how she has gotten to where she is today and how she is continuing to grow as an inspiration to young girls and women all over Australia! Definitely a special one so tune in a enjoy! 

Say G'day to the newest hosts of the Switched On Podcast!   Before getting into discussing certain topics and chatting with some significant people, we want to introduce Brayden & Tom so you can get to know a bit more of who they are, where they come from and what their goal is moving forward with the new platform.   Hope you enjoy and we'll catch you in the next one!   Stay Switched On!