The Wayne Nicholson Show

Episode 44- Claire Ghabrial The Wayne Nicholson Show Claire Ghabrial, a champion boxer with 5 Australian titles, 3 Oceanic titles, and 2 International gold medals, was set to compete in the historic debut of women's boxing at the London Olympics. But a week before the trials, a serious injury changed her path, leading her on a journey far greater than she ever imagined. Link to Full Podcast: h...

Episode 43- Ain Khan The Wayne Nicholson Show Ain Khan, a former Malaysian TV executive, quit her job and sold her property to move to Australia for a PhD. She aims to return with innovative storytelling techniques to establish a school in Malaysia, crafting stories with the young to compete on the global stage. Link to Full Youtube Podcast: https://youtu.be/PKuk8rwUHIM Ain Khan Social Links: Inst...

Episode 42- Iryna Yaminska The Wayne Nicholson Show Iryna Yaminska is a filmmaker with a huge passion for culture and going off the beaten track. Iryna’s first adventure came at the early age of 19, hitchhiking 4000km to Iraq. She has traveled solo to 65 countries and recently completed a documentary series on the bizarre culture of Pakistan.  Iryna Yaminska Links: YouTube  https://www.youtube.com...

Shelley Q is an Australian actress and singer, born and raised on a farm in Narrogin, Australia. An exciting new face to the American film industry, Shelley will be next seen in the title lead role of Karissa in the US feature film 1 Million Followers – a role she landed after responding to a worldwide casting call in 2021. Shelley recently wrapped filming in Thailand and Canada, marking her inter...

Jermaine D’Vauz is a social media expert and promotes the country’s most popular radio shows in Sydney, Australia. Watch the full show on Youtube: https://youtu.be/7QbRBxjeGns Jermaine D’Vauz Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jermainedvauz/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jermainedvauz Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@jermaine.dvauz Podcast available on: iTunes, Spotify & most stream...

Mona Afshar was born in Iran and immigrated to Australia in her late 20s. Mona is an Iranian- Australian Actress based in Perth. Mona has taken the reigns in organising demonstrations here in Perth in support of the "woman, life, freedom" movement against the Islamic Regime in Iran. The movement sparked with the death of Mahsa Amini. A young Kurdish girl who was vacationing in Tehran with her brot...

Kym “Bid” Bidstrup is a former international journalist/foreign correspondent, radio talk show host, and news presenter. 25 years ago he returned to his first loves; acting and filmmaking. More recently he has produced radio plays and exhibited his work as a photographer. He follows a Native American faith (Hopi) and lives in the remote coastal town of Esperance, Western Australia. His favourite q...

Claire Leach is a camera operator and DP and has worked on documentaries, feature films, television series, and commercials for the past 23 years. However, her life changed dramatically when she decided to foster a very sick dog - Oompah. Watch the full show on Youtube: https://youtu.be/vG9OXWJkcm0 Claire Leach Links: Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-leach-7b04a129/?originalSubdomain=au...

Nathan Paddison is one of the most sort-after artists today, having his paintings exhibited in galleries all around the world and soon to be auctioned at the famous Sotheby’s in the United Kingdom. Behind each painting there is a story and Nathan’s story is incredible. Serving a 12-year sentence in prison, Nathan was put into solitary confinement for 13 months! He discovered Buddhism and to cure b...

Jo Saunders is a LinkedIn strategist, consultant and trainer who is on a quest to show leaders and teams how to illuminate their brand, establish connection, enhance credibility and earn influence. She is co-author of ‘Get Good or Get Off - A Guide to Getting it Right on Social Media’ and is the winner of Best Use of LinkedIn 2021. Watch the full show on Youtube: https://youtu.be/dp3vXnMnY-c Jo Sa...

Pete Griffiths is an avid bow hunter and social media sensation. With 30 years experience travelling Australia and the world; hunting on land, from the sky, and in the ocean, he has more near-death experiences from dangerous game than you can imagine. To him the saying really is true, “everything in Australia wants to kill you!” Watch the full show on Youtube: https://youtu.be/IpyNMzC1s24 Pete Gri...

Simon Lekias is one of the top fashion photographers in Australia. Simon has crafted original imagery for many international brands and publications, his work is immediately recognisable on the covers of HARPERS BAZAAR, INSTYLE and ELLE. With his characteristically playful, candid and considered style, Simon Lekias has been at the forefront of contemporary Australian fashion photography for more t...

Kristy Nita Brown loves to write junior fiction about small characters who do big things. She joins us to discuss all things writing and her new chapter book, “Looking for Lilly.” A debut author from Western Australia, Kristy draws inspiration from her interactions with young people via her work in education, film and music, and as a household CEO. Watch the full show on Youtube: https://youtu.be/...

Jane Armstrong is a senior metal health nurse and life coach who has dedicated her life to helping people. Jane has worked in numerous hospitals in Perth, including Graylands Psychiatric hospital . Jane is also the CEO of Homelessness We Care - a company dedicated to feeding the homeless in Perth, Western Australia. Watch the full show on Youtube: https://youtu.be/QKn3hwRmTwE Jane Armstrong Links:...

Louisa Hawton is from Mandurah, Western Australia. An incredible story of a professional skater in her teens, to a mother in her twenties and becoming the current WBC, World Boxing Champion in her 30’s. Watch the full show on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qbJ0eIPrZYc Louisa Hawton Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bangbanglulu_/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bangbanghawton Podcast availab...

Episode 29 - Marcus Rader The Wayne Nicholson Show Marcus Rader is an entrepreneur, investor and ghost hunter…! Watch the full show on Youtube: https://youtu.be/H5WxD5SEo40 Marcus Rader Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hauntingsxtreme/ YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/HAUNTINGSXTREME/featured

Mark Cometti is an actor, Triple M Footy broadcaster and former WWE Pro Wrestler in the US. Mark explains how the disciplines he learned as an athlete has assisted him in developing his skills as an actor. You can see Mark in the upcoming feature film, “Sweet As” and the series “Young Rock” currently streaming on Binge. Watch the full show on Youtube: https://youtu.be/He_1Qg0l99Y

Reuben Christman was born in Fremantle, Western Australia. At an early age, his music teacher snatched the instrument in his hand and replaced it with a trumpet. This moment would alter the direction his life would take.  Reuben soon developed a passion for the instrument and later went on to study music at the University of Western Australia. After playing in many bands, some which would tak...

Natasha Gallier is a 55x multi award winning lash artist who has competed for Australia in the Lash World Cup held in Amsterdam. A business owner who is driven by perfection, we catch up with Natasha and learn about this growing industry and what it takes to be a leader in a growing market Watch the full show on Youtube: https://youtu.be/txtXn750ypg Natacha Gallier: Links: Website https://www.tash...

Episode 25 - Tammie Anna-Louise Haebick The Wayne Nicholson Show Tammie Anna-Louise Haebick comes from Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia. Her childhood resembles that of the young boy in the Sixth Sense movie, with the first spiritual experience coming at the age of four, when seeing a dead man hanging in a tree in her back yard. Now in her late 40’s, Tammie is a well known paranormal investig...

Troy Coward’s life as a business owner/actor took a serious turn in 2012, finding himself embroiled in one of the most gruesome murder cases in Western Australia’s history. The real life drama took everything from Troy; his construction business, investment properties and his pride leaving him homeless. A lawsuit against the police is still ongoing 8 years later. Today,  Troy is co-founder of...

Episode 23 - Stev Makhlouta | Deli’s Continental The Wayne Nicholson Show Stev Makhlouta is a co-owner of Deli’s Continental. An entrepreneur, Stev will take us through the pitfalls’s of starting a business in food and how he is dealing with the hype and pressure of opening one of the most anticipated venues here in Perth, Western Australia; with some journalists even hailing that this could be th...

Phillip Michael Narkle is a former Australian rules football player of Indigenous Australian descent who played for St Kilda and West Coast in the Australian Football League and Swan Districts Football Club in the West Australian Football League during the mid-late 1970s and early 1990s. Phil now has teamed up with 3 partners in a company called Six Seasons Australia; a coffee and tea company with...

Sally Carbon, an Olympic and World Cup gold medalist, 9 time author, business owner, company director and mother of three made the massive shift from writing children’s books to fast, spicy adult novels. Why? Because she was inspired to exercise her creativity as much as she exercised her body to become a world-class athlete. Watch the full show on Youtube: https://youtu.be/a7EN3miphts

Born in a tiny village in Italy’s central mountains, Paolo Iudiciani (35) moved to Australia in 2015. Less than five years in the country, Paolo saw his fitness dream come true, winning the ICN World Championship in South Korea. When Covid 19 lock-down began in March 2020, Paolo and his girlfriend Silvia lost their jobs. Without permanent residency, no income and no family, they would turn adversi...