Not an Overnight Success

In today's episode, we dive into the extraordinary life and career of Ellie Cole, Australia's most successful female Paralympian.

From her early battle with cancer to her remarkable achievements in the pool, Ellie shares her journey of resilience, determination, and many, many 3am wake ups.

We speak about the impact of her cancer diagnosis on her family, given that she was diagnosed at age 2. Ellie shares her feelings around 'sur...

Today's episode is such an enjoyable chat with Gus Gould!
In the rugby league world, Gus is known as being a player, a general manager, a commentator and the most successful NSW State of Origin coach in history. 

He's also known for telling it like it is and voicing his honest opinions, despite them not always being popular. But, this chat was full of deep and meaningful conversations about his family and what led him to the va...

Joining the podcast today is the wonderful Allison Langdon. 
We tend to see quite a serious side of Ally through her journalism on TV, but this chat is filled with so many laughs and funny stories from Ally's journey to being where she is today.
Ally was a country ballerina, who grew up on a farm without a silver spoon in her mouth.
She was always so focussed and determined, until she reached Uni and learnt to let her hair...

Joining the podcast today is one of the world's best neurosurgeons Charlie Teo.
Charlie had a 'tough love' type of childhood. He's always been a hard worker, and worked hard for everything that he's got in his life.  
Medicine wasn't always on the cards for Charlie. He got his black belt in karate and even started a motor mechanic apprenticeship before eventually 'bumbling and fumbling' his way into surgery!

Charlie labels h...

Tara Rae's story has a few different chapters, from navigating the challenges of her teenage years losing her mother, venturing into the cutthroat world of modelling to becoming a prolific author, Tara Rae's story is one of resilience.

8 years ago Tara Rae was diagnosed with an incredibly rare pain condition named CRPS. This condition left her in debilitating pain. Tara Rae learnt to navigate her life with a disability whils...

Joining the podcast is the legendary Australian tennis champion, Pat Rafter. From his humble beginnings in Queensland to conquering the world stage, we explore the sacrifices inherent in pursuing a career in professional tennis, the challenges faced while climbing the ranks, to the triumphant moment of winning some of the biggest tournaments in the world.

We also spoke about Pat's personal life, how he met his wife and the decisio...

The name "Lorna Jane" most likely needs little explanation. She's been the activewear queen since the beginning of activewear! But, as you might find from this chat, Lorna's early days in business came about in an unusual way and the success of her business certainly didn't happen overnight.

In this chat we speak about:

• Lorna Clarkson's early years and her family
• Her personality and how it's not what you might expect
• Beco...

Today's chat with Lord Ian Botham is one that made Gus' heart sing! It's not often we get to speak with a 'Lord' and Ian's got a few stories to tell!

Ian speaks about being a really sporty kid, choosing between cricket and football & the sacrifice of becoming a professional athlete as a teen; not that he minded when there were Maseratis to look forward to!

Ian shared some hilarious stories from his early days of being a...

In today's episode, we chat with the wonderful Susie O'Neill, or as you might also know her 'Madame Butterfly.'

We dive into the extraordinary life of the Australian swimming legend, from her tomboyish childhood to achieving the greatest success in the pool and now into her unexpected second career in radio.

Gus and Susie have been friends for years after working at an Olympics coverage together, and this interview brought out si...

Today’s episode is a special one. It’s also one that a lot of you requested through messages on our instagram. It’s with Co-CEO of Shaw and Partners, Earl Evans.

Pulling the curtain back a little bit, Earl is actually the reason that this podcast exists. He loves building things. He loves communicating, he loves people and he thought that a lot of people would get enjoyment out of a podcast like not an overnight success. Because o...

This is a podcast where we sit down with some very successful people from the world of business, entertainment and sport about their life’s journey and what got them to the position that they’re in today.

In today’s episode we are chatting with Brian Walsh.

Brian is the behind the scenes man of some of the most successful superstars in Australia. He’s very humble about it, but he’s played a big part in the success of Australian T...

This is a podcast where we sit down with some very successful people from the world of business, entertainment and sport about their life’s journey and what got them to the position that they’re in today.

In today’s episode we are chatting with Sharni Williams.

Sharni was a shy kid from the town of Batlow, a place with a population of 1300 people that has gone on to become one of Australia’s most recognisable women’s Rugby player...

This is a podcast where we sit down with some very successful people from the world of business, entertainment and sport about their life’s journey and what got them to the position that they’re in today.

In today’s episode we are chatting with Ben Fordham.

Ben Fordham is a journalist, radio broadcaster and tv personality. 

For him, this environment has been his whole life!
He started when he voluntari...

This is a podcast where we sit down with some very successful people from the world of business, entertainment and sport about their life’s journey and what got them to the position that they’re in today.

In today’s episode we are chatting with Cam Merchant and Jules Robinson!

You might know Jules and Cam from where they met and fell in love on our screens on married at first sight. Now 5 years later, with a leg...

This is a podcast where we sit down with some very successful people from the world of business, entertainment and sport about their life’s journey and what got them to the position that they’re in today.

In today’s episode we are chatting with Bronnie Taylor.

Bronnie is the Minister for Women, Minister for Regional Health, Minister for Mental Health and the Deputy Leader of The Nationals in NSW. 

Bronnie ...

In today’s episode we are chatting with Stan Grant.

Stan is an international affairs editor for the ABC, a multi award winning current affairs host, author and adventurer. 

He’s pretty much covered every type of important news story that you could think of from Stan natural disasters, to terrorist attacks, wars and political discourse.

But Stan came from very humble beginnings.

He grew up with a very transient ...

In today’s episode we are chatting with Kath Koschel.

Kath Koschel is a very special woman. She’s had more obstacles thrown at her in her life so far than any of us could imagine overcoming. Kath is an ex-professional athlete, she has broken her back twice; once while playing cricket for New South Wales and once while riding her bike training for an Iron Man after recovering from her first broken back. She’s taug...

In today’s episode we are chatting with Shaun Bonett.

Shaun is an Australian entrepreneur and property developer who founded and is CEO of Precision Group, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Prezzee, the leading global eGift card provider and a Non-Executive Director of iSelect. Shaun is an extremely successful businessman, worth over a billion dollars, but his approach to business and the mentality he has behind it is any...

In today’s episode we are chatting with Steve Smith!

Steve Smith is one of the greatest cricketers in the world. Cricket has been Steve’s life but his journey to the top and to stay there has had some hiccups.

In this chat we speak about Steve’s childhood and family, what led him to pursuing cricket and his choice to play for Australia instead of England. We talk about the pivot in his career from bowling to bat...