Five of My Life

#158 Lexi Airey

Lexi Airey - CEO of Gateway Bank - is not your average Bank CEO.
At an early age her life was transformed by the experience of being held up at gunpoint whist working in her local bank. 
A charming and thoughtful character, Lexi is passionate about living a sustainable lifestyle that is good for both the pocket and the planet - and through her work helping others do the same.
https://www.gatewaybank.com.au
 
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#157 Delvene Cockatoo-Collins

Delvene Cockatoo-Collins is a Quandamooka artist who lives on Minjerribah.
Her beautiful and stirring work embodies a rich connection to country, capturing the Quandamooka soul.
Her pieces share the stories, culture, heritage and techniques of thousands of years passed down from generation to generation by her mother Evelyn and her grandmother Bethel.
https://cockatoocollins.com
 
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#156 Ashok Ferrey

Bestselling author Ashok Ferrey was sent away to boarding school in another country at an early age.
Not only was he far from home he was also the only black child amongst 450 pupils.
A charming polymath who is, amongst other things, both a qualified pure mathematician and a successful builder it was an enlightening joy hearing him tell the stories behind his 5
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#155 Jon Owen

Jon Owen is CEO of the Wayside Chapel.
A remarkable man who has dedicated his life to closing the gap on inequality - his response to the Five Of My Life challenge was truly inspiring, deeply thought provoking and hugely entertaining.
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#154 Tracey Spicer

 Tracey Spicer is a multi Walkley Award winning author, journalist and broadcaster, who was awarded the Order of Australia for her 30 years of media and charity work. It was an enlightening chat as we discussed her Five of My Life Choices.
Follow Tracey on X HERE, Instagram HERE, purchase her book 'Man Made' HERE and her best selling memoir 'The Good Girl Stripped Bare' HERE
Watch Tracey's TEDx talk HERE
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#153 Robert Connolly

 Multi-award winning Robert Connelly is one of Australia's most acclaimed film makers, with an international career spanning over 30 years. Perhaps best known as the director and writer of Balibo and the producer of Romulus My Father, this conversation took place soon after he reunited with Eric Banner to make the sequel to their popular feature film, The Dry.
Robert's latest film is Force of Nature: The Dry 2 - watch the trailer HERE
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#152 Brett Mason

Former politician and diplomat, Brett Mason, was first elected to Australian Federal Parliament in 1998. Going on to enjoy a long and varied career, including stints both as senator for Queensland and Australia's ambassador to the Netherlands. Also a successful author, his wonderful book 'Saving Lieutenant Kennedy' tells the incredible story of how an Australian hero helped save the life of a young JFK. His response to the Five of My Life challenge highlights this incredible career and life.
Find Brett on X HERE and LinkedIn HERE
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#151 Tom Nash

Tom Nash is a quadruple amputee, giving him a unique view on life and how to make the best of it. His experience serves sharply to put ones own problems in their proper perspective. As a gifted story teller and curious mind, Tom shares deep insights into problem solving, how to be anti-fagile and more - via the Five of My Life challenge.
Contact Tom Nash HERE and follow him on Facebook HERE, X HERE , LinkedIn HERE and Instagram HERE
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#150 Celebrating IWD with Wendy McCarthy

To celebrate International Women's Day we are re-releasing this episode with the feminist icon Wendy McCarthy. Wendy is one of Australia's most revered public figures. An author and businesswoman, she has worked for reform in many important sectors in Australia. Her Five of My Life choices reflect this, her deep advocacy for women's reproductive rights and her desire for equality.
Find Wendy's Book Don't Be Too Polite Girls HERE
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#149 Michelle Stephenson

Michelle Stephenson has enjoyed high profile success across a wide range of international media roles. Perhaps best known for presenting the national news on Australian radio for over a decade, this conversation was a delightful and thought provoking 'turning the tables' insight into her own life and views. With topics ranging from mistaken identities, motherhood and the state of the media to music festivals and more.
Follow Michelle on Instagram HERE and X HERE
Listen to Michell's podcast I Spied 
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