Five of My Life
In the Five Of My Life challenge, author Nigel Marsh chats to people from all walks of life, about the 5 choices - a Film, Book, Song, Place and Possession - that enable them to tell the stories of their lives. Contact Nigel and discover his books at nigelmarsh.com
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Episodes
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
As CEO of Heaps Normal Andy Miller has helped transform an entire industry: and changed Australian drinking culture.
A fascinating , thoughtful character - his belief that those who want to change the world need to throw a better party than those who are destroying it is an inspiration for anyone determined to make a positive difference
Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG
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Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Sarah Bailey is an impressive triple threat: successfully managing to combine writing a series of bestselling crime thrillers with running an award winning advertising agency - at the same time as having a baby in her 20s, 30s, and 40s.
Insightful and charming it was a pleasure hearing her response to the Five Of My Life challenge.
Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG
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Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
The glowing global accolades Heather Mitchell received for her performance as Ruth Bader Ginsburg came as no surprise to her fans, as Heather has been delighting audiences on screen, stage and paper across 4 decades.
It was wonderful to have her turn her irresistible intellect, personality and warmth to the Five Of My Life challenge.
Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG
Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram:
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Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
From The Vault: As the media landscape becomes relentlessly ever more simplistic, shouty and siloed I wanted to re-release this thoughtful and moving episode with one of the country’s longest serving , and most respected, newspaper editors.The News never stops, former Editor of The Australian newspaper Chris Mitchell provides insights into an extraordinary life committed to journalism, at times to the detriment of his own relationships. In retirement he can now reflect on what he achieved, experienced and sacrificed.
Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG
Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram:
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Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Jonathan Seidler is the bestselling author of ‘It’s a shame about Ray’ and ‘All the beautiful things you love’. His writing regularly features in The Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald and The Australian. Also a creative director and music critic his columns in Esquire on, among other things, mental health and fatherhood have become required reading for a generation of young men.
Contact Nigel at nigelmarsh.com
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
As a lifelong passionate advocate for , and expert in, the rural sector Mary O’Brien couldn’t stand by and accept the shockingly high rates of depression and suicide amongst men in rural areas. Her charity 'Are You Bogged Mate?’ leads the way in providing tailored help to country blokes that saves countless lives and families.
Contact Nigel Marsh at nigelmarsh.com
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Dr Stephen Rashford leads an elite team that is tasked with bringing the emergency room to the crash scene. In his 18 years as Medical Director of Queensland Ambulance Service he has personally attended to thousands of callouts giving him a unique, and fascinating, perspective.
Contact Nigel at nigelmarsh.com
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
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
Contact Nigel at nigelmarsh.com
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
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
Contact Nigel at nigelmarsh.com
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
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
Contact Nigel at nigelmarsh.com