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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Samantha, who is a Chair of the International Association for the Study of Popular Music, an Associate Dean Higher Degree Research and Deputy Head of School at the ANU School of Music.

Considering her academic achievements, we discuss what it means to be an academic, is one born or developed and what is an academic mindset.

Samantha has a great life story to tell about her journey through music, both from an applied side as an audio engineer and a theoretical one in her teaching and research. 

We also discuss her part on a recent documentary on the legendary Fairlight CMI music workstation which Nick Vevers produced as part of his Mustard Flats project. That rare equipment was hugely influential in the production of many pop and dance classics worldwide - and it was developed here in Canberra.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Wayne Phillips, who is the Commissioner at ACT ESA, the agency that includes Fire & Rescue, Ambulance, Rural Fire Service and State Emergency Services.

If that sounds like a big job with a wide scope of responsibility, then that’s because it certainly is. Wayne takes us through the reactive and proactive work of the various areas, the type of people this work attracts and the supreme professional bond within the teams.

We also chat about Wayne’s journey from being a young firefighter in Sydney’s King's Cross to his Commissioner position now, and the sliding doors moment that took him there.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Cyf, who is the founder of Forge Constructions - a team that offers commercial and residential construction services throughout Canberra and surrounding regions.

Cyf discusses his love for the trades and the complete building process, his business journey and how it has evolved from carpentry, to commercial work and then to residential projects. We also chat about the changes in the industry, future career prospects and what inspires him.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Tania, who started in fashion but quickly turned her passion for making things to ceramics. She grew a successful practice that included exhibitions, awards and a busy production studio. Tania is now at the start of her next exciting chapter as a painter.

We discuss the difference between craft and art, the balance between art and business, how to feed the soul and the bank balance at the same time and how to make connections in the art scene.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Bri Williams, who is TikTok content creator and real estate professional.

Bri is a perfect example of someone that has managed to balance two somewhat opposing professions. One the one hand a TokTok star with a large and loyal following in Canberra and beyond and, on the other hand, she is a real estate agent wth LJ Hooker.

We explore how hard or easy keeping a balance between career and passion is, the world of social media, the challenges and tribulations of creating comedic content and why having an audience is a privilege.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Lachlan Jarvis who is a Private Investigator from the agency 'Lyonswood'.

Lachlan offers a great insight into the type of people that are drawn to this profession and the skills they have to make them really suitable for it. He also gives us a great look into what PIs do and the kind of principles and codes they abide by.

So if you ever wondered if PIs are lone wolves, do they use gadgets, if the work is dangerous or what sets some PIs apart from others - all that is answered in this episode. 

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Ashley Feraude is in conversation with Nesh Nikolic, who is the Managing Director of the Strategic Psychology practice and a clinical psychologist.

Nesh provides and insight into the world of psychology in private practice, the theoretical and applied principles that guide his work, the clients he consults and the most common challenges he assists people to overcome.

With the rise of psychology as a fundamental need for overall balance and health, this conversation provides an insight into where psychology may fit into the every day rather than into special occasions.

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Ashley Feraude is in conversation with Theo Koutsikamanis, Partner & Sales Executive at Bastion Property Group.  

Theo loves what he does, but it took the simple advice of a mentor early in his career to set him on this path. 

Theo’s journey from working over a hot grill seven days a week in a family takeaway to being a partner in a key real estate group in Canberra, provides a great insight into how strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, genuine interest and surrounding yourself with talented people are some of the key principles of success.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Avon Dissanayake: Strategic Communicator in Transformation, Innovation & AI.

Avon is an accomplished leader with over eighteen years of experience in private, corporate and public sector roles. All this experience has meant that he has changed jobs and careers many times but used a specific ‘storytelling’  thread to join them all together. 

Avon also has a specific mindset which enables him to suit his career to life stages and balance personal ambition and drive with personal lifestyle goals.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Cam Sullings who is a presenter for hire and and provides media training via his consultancy Present with Impact. 

Cam loves to be behind the mic to present, lead panels, host events and run radio programs. He has made a long career out of his passion for public speaking by tapping into a field that many of us dread. 

Cam takes us through tips on how to see presenting in a confidence-building way, shares some fun insights about his work and generational changes in communications and even provides some guidance on media training.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Tara Cheyne, who is the Member for Ginninderra in the ACT Labor Party. 

As a Member of the Legislative Assembly, Tara’s ministry portfolio includes Human Rights, City and Government Services and  Night-Time Economy. With all that keeping her very busy, we step back to how Tara got to his point in her career after her studies Arts and Journalism.

We unpick the drivers and the processes that enable her to be a productive, engaged and respected politician in a complicated profession that requires a mindful public vs private balance.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Jeremy Byrnes, who has multiple decades of experience in wedding and portrait photography.

One the one hand, the conversation explores Jeremy's love for connecting with people to tell their stories through photography and, on the other, connecting with oneself in order to achieve a healthy work and life balance. Jeremy is also a strong believer that people should be celebrated and not forgotten as we have so much to learn from older members of our community. To that effect, he is producing an exhibition which we discuss at the end of the conversation.
 
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Ashley Feraude in conversatoin with Francis Owusu, Founder & CEO Kulture Break.

Francis is a very inspirational person to many people, and it's not surprising considering that he is a social entrepreneur, he has been transforming the lives of young people for over two decades and is also an Australian of the Year award winner.

In this conversation, we explore how and why he started Kulture Break, and how movement and dance are a gateway to building resilience, community connections and personal growth. We discuss the increasing importance of resilience today and the principles of gratitude as part of that process.
 
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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Hannah Farrar, a UC student midwife in her final year of studies and practice.

‘Midwives are a unique breed of people’ in the way they can manage, empathy, science, stress and excitement all at once. Hannah takes us into her world and profession to shed some light on what drives midwives, how they approach their work and empower women and couples, how they manage highly stressful situations and celebrate the miracle of life.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Zoe Piper, who has a rich scope of experience and achievements ranging from STEM and entrepreneurship to academia.

Zoe is not cut out for a 'standard single job and one employer' kind of life and has thrown her passion into sustainable home building, app creation and elevation of professional connections. Over the past 25 years, she has crafted a unique portfolio career at the intersection of industry, research and government all while sitting on many boards, raising two children and balancing everyday life.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Jimmy Logue, an independent video director and the owner of Crewcible Studio, a video production company located in Canberra. 

He leads a team of passionate multimedia enthusiasts to deliver various national projects ranging from documentaries, music video clips, corporate work, advertising and social media video content.

Jimmy talks about his passion, the love of traditional film, the exciting challenges of AI, the Canberra film and video production industry and how he adjusts his outlook with the changing times.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Mariana, who is all about inspiring and helping leaders and organisations to unlock their full potential and achieve greater fulfilment and productivity in the workplace. 

She is a certified organisational coach by the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership, a life coach by Robbins Madanes Life Coaching Training and former SCMP-certified member of the Global Communication Certification Council.

We discuss all this along with her passion for new challenges, international travel and techniques to build trust quickly and elevate groupthink to a common goal.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Archie, who is a perfect example of someone who follows their passion and talent from a very early age to achieve big things. In his case, his love of the evolving dance music scene in Canberra turned into the professional driver that saw him move from being a DJ with national exposure, to a producer, to the head of A&R at Central Station Records and also an artist manager.

Archie does not have a motto but he has a very positive attitude that if you really want to get somewhere, you’ll find a way, step by step.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with James Willson, founder of the Cre8ive, an integrated communication and creative group of companies. James also sits on a number of boards including the City Renewal Authority and National Capital Authority.

James' professional motto is to drive change for good and aim to foresee new opportunities. We explore his professional and person approach, what drives him after more than 20 years in business, how he manages to balance competing projects and why boards are a great way to bring about positive change.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Anna Petridis, founder of Cartel Taqueria.

Anna is a force of passion, drive and clarity. In this candid conversation Anna lets us into her world and into the way she views the love of cooking, a perfect customer experience and expanding business ideas.

Learning from past challenges, Anna emerges with an ability to back herself and leads towards a great vision for delivering delicious food to her community … and beyond.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Richard Watkins and Tracy Margrain, the founders of Bentspoke.

10 years ago Richard and Tracy put all their passion and skill into launching a Canberra-based craft beer pub and brewery. Their dreams were big but even they admit the success has been phenomenal, not only in terms of the brand’s growth and numerous national accolades but also in the support of the community.

Richard and Tracy give an insight into their world, how they successfully experiment with taste and even answer a short true or false pop quiz at the end.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Jarrod Deaton who is the Founder of Three Mills Bakery.

His previous accomplishments include founding Two Before Ten as well as A Baker, both of which have had a big impact on the ever-evolving food and beverage scene in Canberra. Jarrod generously gives a very transparent insight into the highs and lows of creating, launching and growing a business in tricky economic times. His passion and drive see him through it all as well as the support of the great team he has around him and the local community.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Mark Brook who is the Principal Architect at MyMyMy Architecture.

The unique approach to Mark’s practice is that his firm specialises in exterior and interior design and also partners with a building company. This provides a truly holistic approach to home and commercial space design. 

We chat about his career journey, including a stint as a carpenter, dealing with design trends, what would make Canberra designs unique and even his favourite points of interest in Canberra.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Felix Bray, who is a DJ, recording artist, radio and podcast producer and the GM of I Rock Entertainment.

Felix has always been the one to say yes to every opportunity and, with his self-professed nerdy background in music and technology, has managed to accomplish plenty of exciting things.

He has worked both in front of and behind the mic on major radio shows, produced award-winning podcasts, built a solid career as an artist and DJ and has taken on a General Manager role of an entertainment company that manages multiple successful nights across Sydney.

He still makes time to come down to Canberra regularly to spin some tunes and catch up with friends and family - to him this will always be home.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Alex Brennan who is the Managing Director of Blue Ink. 

20 years ago as a 20-something-year-old, Alex decided to move to Canberra with a vision of buying a small business and making it a a success and Canberra his home. After a lot of work, having a knack for creating relationships and embracing change … Alex has grown a stable and successful mid-sized business that he is very proud of.

Speaking of pride, he is a massive Canberra supporter and a Canberra Raiders fanatic all of which leans into his belief in the power of close communities.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Alex Vallentine, who is the CEO of Combat Sports Australia.

Alex is a sports lover both in his personal and professional life and his career as a CEO, partnership and government relations manager has seen him work in the field of sports management across sports such as volleyball and judo. Alex’s days are filled with supporting teams, working with partners and stakeholders, promoting sport and travelling to watch elite teams compete. It’s a career he loves and that passion drives him to put everything he has into supporting human beings to excel in their pursuit of sports excellence. 

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Phillipa Leggo, who is a Commercial Director and CO-Funder at Scott Leggo Gallery & CPA ACT Divisional Councillor.

Phillipa has perfectly transitioned from an advanced career in accounting, auditing and finance for such key brands as Wesfarmers and Kmart to setting up and running a now flourishing private business with her husband Scott. All that while raising two children, having time to exercise plenty, joining a number of boards and mentoring women in business. 

Philipa has a commercially focused finance experience across retail, advertising, pharmacy, tourism, and professional services.  She loves building meaningful relationships and connecting business leaders together.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation Cathy Hope,  an Associate Professor in Arts & Communication at UC and the person behind play-based activation of major community spaces in Canberra. 

Cathy is an energetic and colourful academic with ample applied experience in the specialist field of place-based and community-driven installations. Among others, Cathy has led the research, delivery and evolution of the Haig Park project for ACT Government along with a large team. The space has shifted from being an undesirable location to one with plenty of community play infrastructure, that hosts numerous markets and events. Her unique work is all about transforming communities for the better by making sure they have playful fun. 

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Ashley Feraude in conversation Anna Krajacic, who is a Manifesting Coach. 

Following a longer corporate career, Anna felt that something was missing from her life. She undertook a path of life coaching and learning and realised that filling that void is all about positively aspiring to exciting new goals. Easy to say but harder to do, so Anna became a manifesting coach who helps clients identify what truly will make them happy and how to build a bridge between the now and those higher goals.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Sascha Brodback and Joelle Bou-jaoude from Brodburger. The couple have created a Canberra custom fast flood institution that is iconic in its delivery of home-style burgers for the last 16 years.

Starting from a little red caravan at the shore of Lake Burley Griffin, Broadburger changed the casual dining scene in Canberra and quickly expanded through an association with other Canberra-grown businesses such as Capital Brewing Co and now The Point at Southpoint.

Sascha and Joelle talk about their tough start, the great journey, the secret to their success and, of course, the excitement about the new venture.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Melanie Gibbons who heads up Elms Communications, an agency specialising in complex and strategic government comms.

Melanie has been in love with comms since she started her degree at the University of Canberra and, during her career across the public service, has grown a specific skillset that allows her to understand and unlock challenging issues through a detailed knowledge of audience behaviour and the media/political environment.

Mel's passion for comms has also meant that she taught her dog how to communicate in English using push-button words. Yes, he pushes ‘play’ all the time.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Faustyne L’Hostis, who is a pastry chef from Paris with a world of experience and the owner of Ma Petite Pâtisserie in Canberra, a fine plant-based pastry school.

Faustyne has taught for a decade in diverse areas including languages, dance and cooking. From the Ritz Palace to the prestigious Ducasse School in Paris, Faustyne has taught future professional pastry chefs and now, with the same dedication, she focuses on teaching public classes.

Her love for this cooking specialisation comes from a love of simplicity, precision, control, balance, and visually stunning and delicious outcomes. She sees her purpose in life as opening people’s minds to the exciting opportunities that plant-based cooking provides.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Liam Budge who is a multifaceted creative individual. He is an accomplished jazz musician with recordings and performances spanning from Canberra to New York as well as an award-winning photographer and video producer with a major documentary work to his name.

Liam discusses the path and choices he has taken in life to evolve his creative career including the growth of his "Evolving Love Project" podcast, featured on Channel 10's The Project & Sydney Morning Herald.

All of Liam's creative pursuits come from a deep desire to connect with people through discussion, whether that be in jazz, visual media or the podcast.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Arron Hage (ACS) who is a documentary producer with a huge catalogue of work across Australia and the US.

Under his business Wolflab, he specialises in cultural storytelling and produces various series of documentaries for major commercial and public networks. His title is Director of Photography but that is just a cover for his much broader passion for bringing the stories of interesting individuals and places to life. After years in LA, he has returned to Canberra as a base from which to travel and seek out amazing and genuine content

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Ian Oliver, who has a background in accounting, small business and real estate. But that's just the start of the story.

With limited initial capital, he has over time developed his companies to have ownership in several commercial real estate properties in the ACT & NSW and a significant interest in storage in Australia & UK. Ian is one of the founding members of the Self Storage Association of Australasia and the Self Storage Association of Asia.

Ian has also always had an interest in fine cars. The current corporate collection of immediate post-war Bentley and Rolls Royce cars together with arguably having 5 of the world's fastest production sedans from 1951 - 2017 in a collection of approx 30 vehicles under his supervision and management is a testament to his passion.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Kate Lord, who heads up Akin. The agency provides expert services in PR, Govt relations and comms services with a strong lean into the tech sector. 

Kate has always been a passionate communicator, driven by her curiosity for unpacking complicated. That drive has seen her working in PR across the hospitality factor, in massive worldwide agencies before heading to Canberra to launch Akin. 

We discuss the journey from experience gathering to expertise and specialisation, common personality traits among comms individuals, how to have a work-life balance, and even a new margarita business pitch!

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Franky Tapia,  Entertainment Director, Fiction Club, ONE22 & Director, Decibel Creative.

Franky learned about dance music from his brother and about bringing people together in celebration from his family. It wasn’t long until he started DJing then promoting nights and ultimately managing the music and events for legendary nightspots in Canberra and Sydney.

At his core is the passion for seeing people come together to enjoy music and he loves watching dance music evolve even though it often dips into the past for inspiration. Staying young at heart is the key to staying in tune with the young.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Matt Fenwick who is the Founder and Strategy Director of True North Content

Matt has a unique ability to take very complex information and make sense of it to develop a clear and engaging story. The content agency he heads up helps large organisations or intricate initiatives to create a narrative that puts the audience first. 

Matt’s love of words is one thing that drives his passion for his work but so does his excitement about going deep and not being afraid of complexity.

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 Ashley Feraude in conversation with Dimitri Weber, CEO and Founder of Goldfield & Banks - Australian luxury fragrances.

Dimitri is an expert in the luxury perfume industry and has had a global career in luxury brands and worked with high-end brands such as L'Oréal Luxe, Cartier, Tom Ford, Narciso Rodriguez, Issey Miyake, Elie Saab and Mercedes Benz. 

Six years ago he turned his attention to setting up an Australian fragrance brand that celebrates native ingredients and has not looked back. The brand is stocked in luxury retail houses around the world and represents the very best of what Australia has to offer in this crowded space. 

Dimitri is super passionate, humble and curious and the chat explores his career rise and the development of the brand. 

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Thomas Craigie who is a Food & Beverage Manager at Doma Hotels.

Tommy looks after about 150 staff to deliver services across restaurants and bars including Ostani, Louis and Leyla. He also looks after events at Realm and Burbury Hotels which are all part of the Doma suite of ever-expanding offerings.

Tommy has a specific view of the service industry that has been adapted for the current time and follows five principles to ensure he is always improving - principles that are adaptable across other professions.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Nick Evans, State Chief Executive of Colliers.

After finishing a management degree at UC, Nick went on to an in-depth and globe-spanning APS career in immigration. After 17 years he took all the gained skills in leadership and strategy and turned his focus to leading the Government and Strategic Account services at Colliers.

We discuss the wide world of property, the unique aspects of Canberra, and what makes for good leadership in any field.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Gabe Trew who is behind the iconic Canberra shop POP.

After being deeply involved in the music scene, Gabe changed directions and developed a vision for a store that, on the one hand, presents locally-made products and, on the other hand, celebrates the unique and quirky nature of Canberra. Within a few years, Gabe brought that vision to life and now supports the local community and builds local pride via his POP Canberra store.

With new developments on the horizon in the digital space, POP is set on a path of evolution that will bring even more contributions to local makers and connect them with bigger audiences. 

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Aj Bala who is the owner with two other partners of DNA Architects. 

Aj set his eyes on architecture early on a kicked things off with a degree at the University of Canberra. From there he increased his applied experience by working in a number of firms before being ready to provide the type of high-level creative, technical and business contribution needed for a partner in an architecture firm.

Aj is a huge believer in people-focused design and his real kick comes from how we all engage with homes, buildings, spaces and precincts in Canberra that he has had involvement in.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Jemma Mrdak who is the founder of Dak & Co, a Canberra agency assisting small businesses with all of their social media needs. 

Jemma started the freelance business seven years ago after working in PR & comms for a hotel chain and the public service. She noticed a gap in the local market and after a year of freelancing decided to take the leap and take the business on full-time. She has not looked back since and pins her career progress on being passionate about communications, knowing which clients to gel with not letting organic life opportunities pass you by.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Scott Leggo who is a highly experienced photographer, specialising in Australian landscapes photography.

Scott discusses his career progression from the airforce to the public service and then to management consulting - until the moment he stopped to look at a landscape photo in a boardroom. Scott also reflects on his love of adventure and the power and beauty of nature to give us back headspace and balance.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Emma Batchelor who is the author of the award-winning book ‘Now that I see you'.

Emma discusses her career transition from dance and science (a Bachelor of Medical Science), to writing for an online publication called Leiden, before finding her true calling as a writer. She also discusses how her personal experiences and challenges shape her creative work and her view of the world.

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Hugh is the Emeritus Professor of Strategic Studies at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre at ANU.

From initial studies in philosophy, Hugh built an awarded career in defence and intelligence analysis focusing on Australia and its relationship to the world. Specifically, Australian strategic and defence policy, Asia-Pacific security issues and global strategic affairs. He is also an author who has published major works on military strategy and international relations. His rich career spans journalism, policy, government, advisory roles and teaching.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Ben Yosef, who runs Ben Calvert Photography.

Ben is lover of photography and has a specific thing for photographing food. But before he found his passion, the 'Ben Calvert style'  and commercial client stability, he needed to learn how to start and grow a business, how to keep optimistic when times got tough and how to keep evolving, connecting and learning.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Dan Cusack who is behind Revive Landscapes and the new plant home delivery business Housemates.

Dan is a self-proclaimed 'plant man' and his passion for all things plants (from compost to trees and back again) is infectious. But he wasn't always this way and, in this episode, Dan takes us on a journey that touches on him discovering his calling, how he built the two businesses, the challenges he faces, and the optimism he holds for the future.

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