The Simone Feiler Podcast

Simone Feiler

Simone Feiler, owner of Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney Audiobook Production and Audiobook Australia, talks with authors and publishers about their writing and publishing journey and delves deeper to find out more about them and what inspired them to start writing and publishing. If you're a budding author, these conversations may help you on the right road to becoming a published author and possibly give you the confidence to narrate your own audiobook. I'd love to hear your story! Contact me today for a chat :)

  1. Navigating Life Transitions with Dolores Cummins | Trasna: The Crossing Place

    6D AGO

    Navigating Life Transitions with Dolores Cummins | Trasna: The Crossing Place

    I'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Let me know via text :) Navigating Life Transitions with Dolores Cummins | Trasna: The Crossing Place 👇  @thesimonefeilerpodcast   💬 Engage with us: If Dolores’s insights resonate, Like, Subscribe, and Share this episode. Comment below: What crossroads are you navigating right now? 🎙️ The Simone Feiler Podcast | Dolores Cummins on Trasna - Finding Direction at Life's Crossroads 💠 In this inspiring episode of The Simone Feiler Podcast, I’m joined by Dolores Cummins — management consultant, educator, and author of the transformative debut book and audiobook Trasna - Finding Direction at Life's Crossroads. 💠 Dolores draws on applied psychology, cognitive science, and anthropology to explore the moments when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or full of transitions. She shows how these crossroads can become powerful opportunities for growth, self-compassion, and clarity. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✨ The meaning of Trasna and why it’s the perfect title for her book ✨ How to move through fear of the unknown and embrace change ✨ Practical exercises to transform endings into new beginnings ✨ The role of storytelling and research in personal transformation ✨ Dolores’s own journey through life’s crossroads 💠 If you’re navigating career shifts, grief, relationship changes, or seeking purpose, this episode will inspire you to see endings as new beginnings and embrace life’s transitions with courage. 🔶 WATCH MORE EPISODES ✅ A Discussion About Startup Success And Risk Management With Peter Deans on The Simone Feiler Podcast 👉 This Video Link: https://youtu.be/xOQS6VUmm4Q ✅ She Lost All 4 Children… But Found Hope | Vickie Menendez Chats About Her Unbelievable Journey 👉 This Video Link: https://youtu.be/S3veq7rywfw ✅ Grant Parkin | Yourself or Someone Like You – Trauma, Healing & the Audiobook Journey 👉This Video Link: https://youtu.be/1ts1-1GM_M8 ✅ Peter Brewer on his new audiobook Running Out of Saturdays, Real Estate, Family & Life Lessons 👉This Video Link: https://youtu.be/efQCgn6LQco ✅ Leadership for Everyday Life with Andy Robinson - Author of LeadersRus 👉 This Video Link: https://youtu.be/GCpaezEHJak 🌐 Connect with Dolores Cummins: 🌍 Website: 🌐 https://www.dolorescummins.com 💼 LinkedIn: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dolorescummins 📘 Facebook: 📘 https://www.facebook.com/dolores.cummins1 📸 Instagram: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/walks.between.worlds 🎧 Make your audiobook dream a reality with Simone: 🎙️ 🎧 https://www.audiobookaustralia.com 🌟 Connect with The Simone Feiler Podcast: 🔹 Audiobook Australia: 🌐 https://www.audiobookaustralia.com 🔹 Brisbane Audiobook Production: 🏢 https://www.brisbaneaudiobookproduction.com 🔹 Sydney Audiobook Production: 🏢 https://www.sydneyaudiobookproduction.com 🔹 Melbourne Audiobook Production: 🏢 https://www.melbourneaudiobookproduction.com 🔹 LinkedIn: 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonefeiler 🔹 Facebook: 📘 https://www.facebook.com/audiobookaustralia 🔹 Instagram: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/audiobookaustralia What's your story? I'd love to chat! Contact me here.

    39 min
  2. Startup Success & Risk Management with Peter Deans from Goru | The Simone Feiler Podcast

    09/16/2025

    Startup Success & Risk Management with Peter Deans from Goru | The Simone Feiler Podcast

    I'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Let me know via text :) RECORDED VIA ZOOM In this episode of The Simone Feiler Podcast, I’m joined by Peter Deans — founder of GoRu.com, creator of the 52 Risks® framework, and author of The Startup Toolkit. With decades of experience in corporate finance and entrepreneurship, Peter has worked with founders across industries to help them navigate uncertainty, manage risk, and build stronger, more resilient businesses. We dive into: Peter’s experience turning The Startup Toolkit into an audiobook with Brisbane Audiobook ProductionWhy most startup founders underestimate risk — and how to shift your mindsetThe key takeaways every entrepreneur should know from The Startup ToolkitReal-world success stories of founders who applied the frameworkHow startups can adapt to AI, remote work, and global competitionPeter’s best advice for anyone sitting on a big idea but waiting to take the plungeWhether you’re a startup founder, entrepreneur, or business leader, this conversation is packed with practical insights and proven strategies to help you launch and grow with confidence. 📘 Learn more about Peter’s work at GoRu.com 🎧 Listen to The Startup Toolkit audiobook — narrated by Angus Brennan — available now here. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiring interviews with authors and changemakers. What's your story? I'd love to chat! Contact me here.

    51 min
  3. Crystal’s Butterfly Effect with Vickie Menendez | From Tragedy to Hope

    09/10/2025

    Crystal’s Butterfly Effect with Vickie Menendez | From Tragedy to Hope

    I'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Let me know via text :) RECORDED VIA ZOOM In this moving episode of The Simone Feiler Podcast, I’m joined by the remarkable Vickie Menendez, author and narrator of Crystal’s Butterfly Effect. Vickie’s story is one of unimaginable tragedy and extraordinary resilience. After losing all four of her children in her first marriage, she chose to share her journey of heartbreak, healing, faith, and the transformative power of love. We talk about: The moment Vickie knew she had to write Crystal’s Butterfly EffectWhat the title means and how it honors her daughter CrystalThe emotional process of writing and narrating her own audiobookIncluding personal letters to her children Lesley, Wesley, Crystal, and JesseOur collaboration to bring her audiobook to life with music and heartfelt narrationHer message of hope for anyone facing grief or hardshipThe healing role of faith, community, and resilience in her journeyHer upcoming event A Thousand Heartbeats: A Soul Rising Launch Experience happening Oct 4, 2025🎧 Crystal’s Butterfly Effect is available now at all major audiobook retailers and at My Book – Vickie Menendez 💜 This is a conversation about loss, love, and the ripple effect of healing that will inspire anyone searching for light in life’s darkest moments. 👉 If you enjoy this episode, please follow, rate, and share The Simone Feiler Podcast. Your support helps these powerful stories reach more hearts. What's your story? I'd love to chat! Contact me here.

    50 min
  4. Peter Brewer chats about his new audiobook Running Out of Saturdays, Real Estate, Family, & Life Lessons

    09/03/2025

    Peter Brewer chats about his new audiobook Running Out of Saturdays, Real Estate, Family, & Life Lessons

    I'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Let me know via text :) 🎙️ Welcome to The Simone Feiler Podcast!  In this episode, I sit down with Peter Brewer author of the brand-new audiobook Running Out of Saturdays. We dive into the inspiration behind his book, his journey through life and family, and his remarkable career in real estate. Peter also shares his candid thoughts on what it was like recording his audiobook with me in the studio, the challenges of balancing work and family, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. 👉 If you’re interested in audiobooks, personal growth, real estate insights, family values, and inspiring life stories, this conversation is packed with wisdom and heart. ✨ Topics we cover in this episode: Peter Brewer’s new audiobook Running Out of SaturdaysHis journey through life, family, and resilienceInsights from his real estate careerThe recording experience and bringing a story to life through audioLessons on leadership, persistence, and balance📚 Running Out of Saturdays is available now in all formats including audiobook and is narrated superbly by Peter himself. It's a must-listen for anyone navigating life’s big choices, career changes, and family priorities. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to catch more inspiring conversations with authors, creatives, and change-makers I chat with here on The Simone Feiler Podcast! Connect with Peter at: Australian Real Estate Master of Ceremony and Real Estate Speaker Running Out Of Saturdays by Peter Brewer What's your story? I'd love to chat! Contact me here.

    51 min
  5. 🎙️ Leading the Culture Shift one moment at a time: Pragmatic, insightful, and empowering: Meredith Wilson makes culture simple, actionable, and human.

    06/10/2025

    🎙️ Leading the Culture Shift one moment at a time: Pragmatic, insightful, and empowering: Meredith Wilson makes culture simple, actionable, and human.

    I'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Let me know via text :) 🔥 In this powerful episode of The Simone Feiler Podcast, I sit down with culture strategist, speaker, and executive mentor Meredith Wilson - CEO of The People Game and author of Shift: Everyday Actions for Leaders to Shift Culture. After spending several days together recording her audiobook in our Brisbane studio, I was lucky enough to dive even deeper with Meredith in this chat, covering everything from defining workplace culture to the humorous realities of car parks and office fridges. Meredith shares decades of wisdom gained from working with global leaders and ASX20 companies, making culture simple, actionable, and impactful, even during times of pressure like transformations, acquisitions, and rapid growth. 🎙️ In This Episode, We Discuss: What it was like recording the Shift audiobookMeredith’s early influences and how her passion for culture beganWhat “culture” actually means (and why so many leaders get it wrong)Eye-opening stats: why 80% of employees consider culture before accepting a jobWhy culture is not about everyone acting the same (hint: that's a cult!)How leaders can balance alignment with individualityThe GRASS framework: Gatherings, Rituals, Actions, Symbols, and StoriesSurprising leader reactions when confronted with their own cultural ritualsOffice fridges, car parks, and the hidden status symbols that shape cultureBreaking the paradox: how to start cultural change without getting stuckGender equity and Meredith’s success achieving 40% female leadership in miningPreparing for “the next normal and the never normal”How imagination, intuition, and authenticity empower cultural transformationMeredith’s heroes, her next book (Leadershift), and upcoming public events✨ Meredith believes culture doesn’t have to be fluffy or complex—it just needs to be done right. Through her GRASS framework and down-to-earth approach, she gives leaders tools to shape and shift culture in real, sustainable ways. 📚 Get Shift (audiobook, print, or ebook) here. 🌐 Connect with Meredith Wilson here. 🎧 Listen to more episodes of The Simone Feiler Podcast on YouTube here:  What's your story? I'd love to chat! Contact me here.

    44 min
  6. 🎙️From Freefall to Finding His Voice: Aussie BASE Jumper Chris "Douggs" McDougall on Surviving, Singing, and Starting Over

    06/05/2025

    🎙️From Freefall to Finding His Voice: Aussie BASE Jumper Chris "Douggs" McDougall on Surviving, Singing, and Starting Over

    I'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Let me know via text :) 🎙️ In this exclusive interview, I sit down for a Zoom chat with Chris "Douggs" McDougall, a renowned Australian BASE jumper, wingsuit pilot, and author, to discuss his journey from extreme sports to the music industry. We discuss: His new audiobook - Confessions of an Idiot: Douggs reflects on his bestselling memoir, Confessions of an Idiot, and the process of self-narrating the audiobook a decade after its release. Life After a Heart Attack: He opens up about his recent health scare - a heart attack - and how it has reshaped his perspective on life and future endeavors.New Musical Direction: Douggs shares his transition into music, exploring his new passion for singing and recording, and what fans can expect from his upcoming projects.Risk, Resilience, and Reinvention: Drawing from his extensive experience in extreme sports, Douggs discusses the mindset required to face danger, embrace change, and pursue new passions.About Chris "Douggs" McDougall: With over 7300 skydives and more than 5200 BASE jumps across 47 countries, Douggs is a six-time national champion and former world record holder. He is also the founder of Learn to BASE Jump, the world's leading BASE jump school. 🔗 Connect with Douggs: Douggs Website Learn to BASE Jump with Douggs Douggs YouTube Channel 🎧Confessions of an Idiot Audiobook is here What's your story? I'd love to chat! Contact me here.

    54 min

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Simone Feiler, owner of Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney Audiobook Production and Audiobook Australia, talks with authors and publishers about their writing and publishing journey and delves deeper to find out more about them and what inspired them to start writing and publishing. If you're a budding author, these conversations may help you on the right road to becoming a published author and possibly give you the confidence to narrate your own audiobook. I'd love to hear your story! Contact me today for a chat :)