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Everyone Has a Story is a podcast that showcases the amazing stories of ordinary people who have faced extraordinary challenges and triumphs. Each episode features a guest who shares their personal journey of building a successful business, overcoming grief, achieving sporting glory, or exploring the world. This podcast will inform, inspire, and indulge with the power of storytelling. If you are looking for a podcast that celebrates the human spirit and the diversity of experiences, then Eve ...
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Welcome to a special episode of our podcast, Everyone Has a Story, today featuring Hedley Thomas, multi-Walkley Award winner, investigative journalist, and creator of the most listened-to crime podcast in the world, The Teacher’s Pet. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Park & Cove Restaurant at Pepper’s Noosa Resort & Villas. …
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Today we're excited to be joined by Tom Harvey, co-founder of TH7 BodyLabs. Now, Tom isn't just another entrepreneur – he's on a mission to revolutionise humanperformance and well-being through a unique set of protocols and that's exactly what we're going to dig into today. Curious about how to unlock next-level health benefits, from sleep so deep …
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In a world obsessed with electric vehicles, one car maker is taking a different road. Toyota, the brand synonymous with reliability, is sceptical towards EVs. But is their caution justified? Join us on this episode of our podcast as we speak with Brett Mills from Ken Mills Toyota, a long-time dealer principal, we’ll dive deep into the iconic brand'…
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Do you crave authentic Mexican flavours with a fresh, local twist? In this episode, we journey from the SapphireCoast to the Sunshine Coast with restauranteur Jason Jones. We'll explore his passion for Mexican cuisine, ignited by a childhood spent foraging and experimenting in the kitchen. Jason will share the story behind Mamasita, one of Melbourn…
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Today, we're diving into the life of Alexander Payne, a man who has always had a love for Noosa. Originally from Victoria, he was a frequent visitor to Noosa, sometimes visiting twice a year for holidays. His deep affection for the area led him to move here for the first time in the 1980s. Now, Alexander lives in Sunshine Beach with his husband, Ad…
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Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we delve into the world of community banking with our guest, Kerryn Vincart, Branch Manager of Bendigo Bank at Tewantin Noosa. Kerryn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in fostering a community-focused banking approach that genuinely helps locals. In this episode, we explore the importance of fi…
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Welcome to Everyone Has a Story, where we dive into the lives of extraordinary individuals who are shaping our world in remarkable ways. Today, we're thrilled to have with us Amanda Yeates, the CEO of SunCentral, the company behind the transformative development of the new Maroochydore CBD on the Sunshine Coast. In a world driven by technology and …
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In this episode of Everyone Has a Story, we meet Andrew Wilcox from restaurant Park & Cove at Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas. He’s an individual who has always been driven to succeed. Growing up on the Sunshine Coast in Tewantin, Andy always had a thirst for life and a desire to make his mark on the world. He demonstrated a strong work ethic and a p…
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Diamonds form, over time, under extreme temperature and pressure. Today you’ll meet a woman, who just like the formation of a precious gem, has built a successful business and brand following several obstacles. Life has tossed Sandra Greenberger a few curveballs. Low self-esteem growing up, a broken marriagethat left her with two small children, an…
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Welcome to Everyone Has A Story, the podcast where I interview inspiring people from all walks of life. In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking to Maria Woods, the principal of Sunshine Coast Grammar, a school that is known for its excellence and innovation. Maria shares with me her insights on how to educate children in the digital age, ho…
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How to Find Your Passion and Turn It into a Business - Q&A with Sally Oulton Do you feel stuck in a job that doesn’t fulfill you? Do you dream of doing something more exciting and meaningful with your life? If so, you’re not alone. Many people struggle to find their true passion and purpose in life. But what if I told you that you can discover your…
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Imagine how challenging running multiple business interests can be. Today’s guest is a woman of many talents and passions. She’s always been fascinated by different industries and opportunities and has pursued her goals with courage and creativity. From organising dream weddings to running successful gymnasiums and fitness centres in Australia and …
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Are older women being seen? More importantly, are they being heard? Millennials buried deep in a social media landscape seldom recognise what baby boomers have to offer. Today’s guest speaks about her purpose of being seen and heard as a septuagenarian. And Kerala, India with its cultural diversity, rich history, and varied landscape that includes …
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The Comiskey Group is a family-owned hospitality, entertainment, and construction company founded by Paul Comiskey more than 50 years ago. Rob is oneof two brothers who run the business with his dad and the group recently opened the doors on The Doonan, a site they purchased 15 years ago. I was interested in learning why and how some people see opp…
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Coffee has a rich history, complex chemistry, and a variety of effects on the human body and mind. For many, it’s more than just a drink; it’s a ritual, a sociallubricant, a source of energy, and pleasure. I recently sat down with two locals responsible for the smoothest double espresso I’ve ever tasted. Ben & Kate Saultry from Bunker Specialty Cof…
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There are many tools, strategies, events, and support available for business owners these days. Coaches, consultants, boot camps, and business breakfasts. In this episode, you'll meet a business owner who’s fined tuned the art of conversation, connection, and community and packaged it up into a brand new podcast that’s paying dividends.…
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My guest on today’s episode of our podcast always dreamt of creating a place where it felt like the people dining were at his home sharing a meal. Somewhere warm, relaxed, and familiar. The idea for Herbert sprang from a collaboration with Alex McKechnie, an earlier podcast guest, and the end result is described as a creative yin to an excel yang. …
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There’s something very special about All' Antica. The space is warm and cozy and the tables have those traditional red and white tablecloths and the Chianti on the menu pairs perfectly with the Italian fare. I can’t help but hear the Billy Joel classic in my head, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, and the words linger long after the meal has ended…
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Harry grew up in a large immigrant family in the rough and tough western suburbs of Melbourne and his first jobs in kitchens were an escape, of sorts, from thetight reins his dad held over the seven kids. He’s prepared food for Formula One driver Michael Schumacher and he recalls the early days of Cecconi’s in Melbourne’s Crown Casino when the poll…
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Nilla is the driving force behind the Vanilla Food brand. There’s a café, retail, and a cookbook. The Vanilla Food cookbook is on sale in the IN Noosa Magazine shop on our IN Noosa website and on vanillafood.com.au In this episode, you’ll hear the story of a rebellious teen from Denmark who dreamt of traveling and ended up a successful businesswoma…
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Today’s guest had a great childhood. He traveled around Australia with his parents on a bus being home-schooled. This ignited his adventurer’s spirit that led him to London with plans to then make it to New York City. His passion for and interest in botany has set him off on a fascinating journey of discovery that has dovetailed into his career in …
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Today’s guest has worked as part of the production team for some of the world’s biggest films and television shows. From Harry Potter to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory starring Johnny Depp, to The Last Samurai with Tom Cruise. These days he’s helping people from his Doonan home with skills honed while on set as a makeup artist. Everyone has a st…
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Abalone has been a much sort after product in Asian countries, however with fewer exports heading to China there’s now a push by the New South Wales Abalone Association to get abalone on menus here in Australia and to raise awareness for the product amongst Aussie consumers. Greg Finn and Greg Ryzy are both part of the association and I spoke to th…
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Today’s guest has dedicated herself to her career in ophthalmology with study and work in places like London, Singapore, Melbourne, and Sydney. Her father’s influence in terms of the way he helped and supported his children early on with their careers has had a big influence on my guest today, and in turn, there’s an element of giving back to the c…
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You can't help but get swept up in my next guest's enthusiasm when she talks to you. She's a podcaster, coach, and author of the book Radical Self Belief.She's spent a lot of her time helping women and now she's turning her attention towards helping blokes. This episode is full of cracking one-liners that you're sure to remember and repeat to other…
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There's always been a sense of myth and mystery around baseball. MLB teams like the New York Yankees, The White Sox, and the LA Dodgers are globally recognised brands, and while the game may not be considered a tier-one game in Australia, a local club, Sunshine Coast Baseball has given my son Max a sense of purpose, passion and skill level that I'l…
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My guest on today's episode is a cardiologist who's studied and worked all over the world, from the UK to Italy, Germany, and the United States.With the recent deaths of prominent Australians, Shane Warne, and Senator Kimberley Kitching, cricketer Ryan Campbell is luckily recovering following his cardiac arrest; pre-emptive measures around heart di…
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My next guest is the CEO and artistic director of Anywhere Festival which has been running for twelve years now. The performance locations are as diverse as the artists involved, laneways, swimming pools, backyards and even an old ambulance station in Nambour will host performers during Anywhere Festival which starts on April 29.…
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In today's episode, we'll meet the founder and managing director of Respond Global where a team of superheroes operates out of an unassuming office in Noosaville.This conversation was recorded before the Russian invasion of Ukraine and before the flooding that occurred along the Australian East coast. Because of those two big headline events, COVID…
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Today's guest has travelled and worked for some of the best and biggest hospitality brands around. His passion for food was sparked early on when his family moved to Hong Kong and Singapore because of his father's work.Following stints in Melbourne and making a name for himself at Ricky's in Noosa my next guest has branched out into the ready-made …
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My guest on today's episode of Everyone Has a Story is the event organiser for this year's Noosa Festival of Surfing, March 5 to 13, 2022. The legendary Phil Jarratt was one of my first guests on this podcast, you can check out all of our episodes for free by simply searching for Everyone Has a Story on your favourite podcast platform. Phil is stil…
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My next guest is a household name, although there are many aspects of his life and career that I was unaware of and I'm sure you'll find this episode equally fascinating and inspirational.We talk about his travels and work all over the globe, dealing with racism in Sydney when he was a kid back in the '70s and we discuss his passion and love of foo…
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I've always admired my next guest's passion and drive. He applies it to all aspects of his life. In this episode of our podcast we talk, Harley Davidson motorbikes, nature photography, growing up in Germany and making a new life here in Australia, and applying his entrepreneurial skills to building a successful business.…
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My next guest traveled to the other side of the world to work in the bustling financial markets in London.She was in Christchurch in 2011 when the earthquake struck and soon after moved to Australia.If you're familiar with real estate shows like Million Dollar Listing & Luxe Listings, then you've heard the term buyer's agent.That's what my next gue…
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My next guest says he disappointed his father when he made the decision not to take over the family's farm in rural Victoria. Instead, a career in aviation lay ahead and these days my guest is one of the founders of Sunshine & Sons on the Sunshine Coast.He says that the business is not a transaction business, it's a relationships business and in th…
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My next guest has spent a lifetime involved in music. She was classically trained however her teacher at the time said she had the talent but not the discipline. My guest on today's episode has performed in bands and entertained huge crowds as a DJ all over the world, even working for iconic fashion labels like Louis Vuitton.Everyone Has A Story an…
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Mark is the father of two girls who suffer from eating disorders. He founded endED with the goal of giving hope to those suffering from an eating disorder by creating an alternative to the medical model. The first residential eating disorder facility has opened and it's here on the Sunshine Coast.Di John Caruso
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David Williamson is Australia's most successful playwright celebrating fifty years in the arts with the release of Home Truths, a memoir, in September of this year. He and his wife Kristin were instrumental in launching the Noosa Long Weekend, now known as Noosa Alive. In this episode of Everyone Has A Story, we talk about his work, his kids, grand…
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My guest on today's episode of Everyone Has A Story is a guy whose parents were both Maltese. He lost his mum when he was only eight years of age and his passion for the 1960s and the 1970s, his collectibles, his music, the films he's collected, and his cars, all remind him of his late mum. He's got all of this incredible memorabilia together in wh…
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Lisa Curry has been a recognised name, or brand if you like for 40 years. From gold medal performances in the pool to launching her own business, Happy, Healthy, You and now she's preparing a new site with her husband Mark Tabone, a property in the Sunshine Coast hinterland called Mali Retreat. Lisa's experienced the highs and the tragic lows. Ever…
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Tony Kelly is a well-known Sunshine Coast business owner and entrepreneur who first made his mark in Maroochydore about two decades ago with the iconic Wine Bar. His brain is always at work thinking up new ideas and new business opportunities and I think this chat offers a wonderful insight into how this local identity 'ticks'. We talk about the CO…
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The story may be a familiar one, your parents or grandparents grow older, their health deteriorates, and a nursing facility is where they spend their final days.But have you ever wondered where you end up if say you're a teenager or twentysomething and you need ongoing care?Youngcare is an organisation that recognised that there was work to be done…
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About twelve months ago Clare Stewart was elected Mayor of Noosa and she became the first female Mayor in Noosa Council history. However, that's not what's remarkable about Clare. Twenty-one years ago, in Sydney, Clare was struck by a truck with her legs pinned under the weight of the truck for more than half an hour. She was conscious the whole ti…
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For Gudanji people, only a select few are storytellers. It's a testament to Ryhia Dank's skill as an artist, that someone so young, has become one of those storytellers, depicting the neutral, natural tones of her traditional land, Gurrinjiny, together with the brighter colours that surround her, here on the Sunshine Coast.…
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Opening and successfully running your own business is one thing. Doing it when you've been diagnosed with epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and autism is an achievement that deserves recognition and much respect. A year ago, my next guest was out of a job and out of options. Today he's operating a successful coffee shop on the Sunshine Coast.Everyone has a…
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