Things You Can't Un-Hear Maritza Barone

Today's interview was one to remember. I invited Jason Cunningham, known as The Money Man to talk to us about our financial wellness during these times we are facing as a society. I had been listening to his podcast Save My Business over the pandemic, and found it a wonderful and insightful resource. I warmed to Jason's mannerisms in that show and reached out to him to chat to us about his key findings and perhaps give us some useful tips to take away.

I got that - but, I also got so much more. Jason turned up to this interview fully. Authentically and honestly, and the interview took a turn into something rather special.

As a seasoned media professional having worked on The Living Room as a TV presenter and also on Triple M Radio, Jason is used to turning it on for the camera or the mic - but in this chat, he also opened up to share his struggles, emotions, and difficulties he's been going through. This chat that will resonate with many. It has been a difficult year for so all of us in a variety of different ways, each of us have been affected in one way or another - and I always say, when we share openly we allow others to do the same, and learn from our experiences.

I hope you enjoy this raw conversation with Jason as much as I did, and - I would love to keep this conversation going for anyone who needs to chat about it further - do reach out.

This episode is brought to you by Conscious Conversations, to celebrate the launch of the latest product, the Money Mindset Conversation Starter cards, which include questions to help us get clear on our financial mindset.... A wonderful resource for us who want to understand our financial beliefs and to trigger necessary steps to take to enhance our financial wellbeing. Find out more at www.consciousconversations.live

Save My Business Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/save-my-business/id1529992926

We welcome powerhouse, Julie Hirsch, the recipient of the Telstra Business Woman of the Year award 2020, and Cofounder and COO of Eloments Natural Vitamin Teas.

Following two years of research, Julie and Cofounder Nicole launched Eloments - the world's first 100% natural vitamin tea. And with just over a year of sales they are on shelf in over 1000 stores around the world and raised Series A investment, providing tea lovers (like me) with organic certified vitamins and minerals in each cup. They were told many times it couldn't be done, but they persisted with their mission and endeavoured to create this product that is making waves around the world.

It is such an interesting brand story, but getting to know the person behind the brand and the journey to get there is what this show is all about.

Talking to Julie is so refreshing, as she brings her divine energy to business, even with determination and grit, she continues to be herself does not lose sight of the purpose and impact she hopes to create from all of her work.

Julie's interview will inspire you to push forward in business, see your failures as lessons and depict what it is to like to lead with purpose.

*Trigger Warning

Today I welcome a quite different guest to the show....Retired Senior Sergeant Daryl Elliot Green who's near death experience changed his life in an instant.

As I share his story on this fateful night, please be warned it can be very confrontational, may be trigger to those who have experienced violence or trauma.

Daryl is now Life Line Ambassador and now speaks professionally about his experience in the hope that his story can help others.

•LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-elliott-green-8090b6a2/
•Facebook (TWICE SHOT): https://www.facebook.com/DarylTwiceShot
•Twitter: https://twitter.com/TwiceShot
•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twice.shot/

On this episode we are joined by Brock McClean, former AFL player who played 157 games at the highest level, with teams Melbourne and Carlton.

As an elite athlete at the top of their game, there can come incredible highs and also incredible lows. Brock has had a turbulent on and off field life, and after a years of suffering in silence with mental health issues & physical injuries, Brock self medicated to get through the pain and began to notice the toxic relationship he had with drugs and alcohol.

After, what he calls 'hitting several rock bottoms" he has now come through the other side and completely changed his life. In this episode he shares his journey of healing with us, including his upbringing, his experiences, and his transformative realisations, plus the alternative medicines that he believed helped him to heal and understand his past behaviours.

There's something in this episode for everyone.

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Scott Bidmead is our guest today on the show. He is a TV presenter, producer, entrepreneur and wellbeing advocate. Over the years, he has built a number of successful start-ups and is currently the founder of film studio Mead Media and the CEO of corporate wellbeing company Euda.

Scott talks to us today about this innovative platform that is helping to support the wellbeing journey of teams, and strengthening mental health in the workplace.

He also talks to us about his experience moving towns, cities and countries numerous times and how he has navigated these constant changes.

He shares his toolkit for an aligned life and his positive outlook on life.

Scott I am sure will resonate with many young men who are looking to create the best lives for themselves and the people around them.

On this episode I met with the divine Mea Campbell the founder of a social enterprise called Connected AU who works to connect isolated and lonely Australians.

Mea stepped away from her Corporate Career in Law to start this purpose led organisation during Covid, helping vulnerable people in the community to ease their loneliness.

One of the programs that sits within the platform is The Letterbox Project, a letter writing initiative that aims to bring meaningful connection to lonely and isolated Australians.

In the first weeks of establishing The Letterbox Project, public support was overwhelming, with thousands signing up in the following weeks. Since then, in just over 12 months there have been 13,000 volunteer letter writers, (including corporates, schools and the general public) and more than 500 letters are currently sent each week. She also just recently secured Tetley Tea as a major brand partner to support their ongoing mission.

Mea talks to us today about what inspired this movement, the work and continuous effort it has taken to get her to this moment, and how it feels reflecting on the last 12 months where for the first time in her life she is being fuelled by her true purpose and unwavering passion to help.

I truly loved Mea's drive and mission, and I am sure you will too.

To get involved in The Letterbox Project and connect with some community groups if you are feeling isolated and alone click here: www.connectedau.com.au