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Real conversations with inspiring people to help us all achieve success and happiness in our own lives and live our potential.

  1. 6D AGO

    Breaking Down What The 2026 Australian Budget Actually Means with ABC's Chris Harris | EP161

    Chris Harris is back to break down the 2026 federal budget and what it actually means for everyday Australians.   From property investing and negative gearing to CGT, inflation, interest rates and discretionary trusts, Chris unpacks the real-world impact behind the headlines.   -   Get in touch with Chris Harris https://www.ords.com.au/adviser/chris-harris   -   Chris’ Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “To be able to make decisions and do things that I really want to do.”   What does happiness mean to you? “Sitting on the bar and riding around the property, seeing the birds fly through the valley, catching up with friends and enjoying simple things.”   What’s your normal morning routine these days? “I try to get up, go to the gym, do a quick workout, then get home or prepare for the radio for ABC, whether that’s at home or at the office.”   What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see? “Keep your hands in your pockets for five minutes. Watch this carefully, because there are lots of moving parts.”   Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show? “Matt Shrewd, the former CEO of Youi, or one of the guys I play golf with on a Saturday morning.”   -   Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity   -   Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod   -   Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction   (00:00:48) – Chapter 1 | The Budget, Inflation & Australia’s Economic Position   (00:17:55) – Chapter 2 | Property, Negative Gearing & Capital Gains Tax   (00:34:15) – Chapter 3 | Discretionary Trusts, Tax Changes & Investor Uncertainty   (00:44:01) - Quick Fire Questions   (00:47:36) - Outro   -   #Podcast #FederalBudget #Economy #PropertyInvesting #NegativeGearing #CapitalGainsTax #Inflation #InterestRates

    48 min
  2. MAY 6

    The Dangerous Comfort Trap Most People Fall Into | Jarrod Lee - EP160

    Jarrod Lee turned adversity into fuel, building a 35+ person business empire from a small-town upbringing, relentless work ethic, and an obsession with growth. From buying a business during COVID after losing his job, to navigating leadership, fatherhood, and the pressure of scaling companies, Jarrod shares the mindset that keeps him moving forward no matter how hard things get.   -   Get in touch with Jarrod Lee - https://baileyanddalton.com.au   -   Jarrod’s Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “Having a business that will pay for my family to live when I’m not here.”   What does happiness mean to you? “Knowing that you’re working towards tomorrow being better than today.”   What’s your normal morning routine these days? “Getting the kids up, spending time with them, then my partner goes to the gym and I head off to work.”   What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see? “Just do it. Put in the effort.”   Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show? “Brett Evans.”   -   Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity   -   Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod   -   Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction   (00:00:34) – Chapter 1 | From Small Town Electrician To Business Owner   (00:20:53) – Chapter 2 | Why Effort & Persistence Always Win   (00:40:45) – Quick Fire Questions   (00:44:17) - Outro   #podcast #businessmindset #entrepreneurship

    45 min
  3. APR 29

    The Night That Rewired How Sam Coward Sees The World | EP159

    Sam Coward’s life was shaped by chasing attention—until a single moment with his daughter completely changed his purpose. From theatre stages to becoming one of the Sunshine Coast’s most recognisable radio voices, Sam’s journey is filled with raw lessons on identity, authenticity, and redefining success.   -   Get in touch with Sam Coward https://www.instagram.com/samcowardxs/   -   Sam’s Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “Finding your niche and excelling in it.”   What does happiness mean to you? “Having fun in every opportunity and making someone smile.”   What’s your normal morning routine these days? “Up at 3:15am, straight into prep for radio, reading multiple news sources and building the show.”   What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see? “Be true.”   Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show? “Ash, or Min Swan.”   -   Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity   -   Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod   -   Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction   (00:00:43) – Chapter 1 | Childhood, Theatre & Chasing Attention   (00:33:53) – Chapter 2 | The Moment That Changed Everything   (00:42:24) – Chapter 3 | Radio, Authenticity & Real Connection   (00:53:12) - Quick Fire Questions   (01:02:50) - Outro   -   #podcast #storytelling #radio #purpose

    1h 3m
  4. APR 22

    This Mindset Built an Iconic Business | Ferre De Deyne - EP158

    Ferre De Deyne’s journey from Belgium to the Sunshine Coast is a story of adventure, entrepreneurship, and a relentless pursuit of happiness. From adrenaline-fuelled business ventures to building one of the most significant Indigenous art collections, Ferre shares how following passion can shape an extraordinary life.   In this episode, Ferre dives into his migration story, building iconic tourism experiences, balancing risk in business, and why creativity is essential to happiness.   -   Get in touch with Ferre De Deyne - N/A https://www.bigkart.com.au   -   Ferre’s Quick Fire Answers   What does success mean to you? “Success gives me happiness—it’s the realisation of the fun that I’m seeking and the ability to give fun to other people.”   What does happiness mean to you? “Happiness is being happy about being successful and giving people fun.”   What’s your normal morning routine these days? “I wake up around 6–6:30, get moving, go for a walk or do Pilates, have coffee with my wife, and plan the day together.”   What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see? “Rule number one—it has to be fun. Be creative.”   Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show? “Terry Irwin.”   -   Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity   -   Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod   -   Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction   (00:00:15) – Chapter 1 | From Belgium to Australia: Chasing Adventure   (00:18:38) – Chapter 2 | Creativity, Art & Building a Life of Meaning   (00:33:52) – Quick Fire Questions   (00:39:13) - Outro   -   #podcast #entrepreneurship #creativity

    40 min
  5. APR 15

    3 Year Celebration Plus Our Favourite Episode with Adriano Zumbo | EP157

    From building a dessert empire to losing it all, Adriano Zumbo’s story is a masterclass in resilience. Adriano shares the highs of rapid success and the brutal lessons of losing everything. In this episode, we revisit one of our most powerful early conversations with Adriano Zumbo, exploring his journey from humble beginnings to national fame, the collapse of his business empire, and how he’s rebuilding his life and craft today.   -   Get in touch with Adriano Zumbo https://adrianozumbo.com   -   Adriano’s Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “I’ve achieved a lot, but I haven’t yet succeeded in what I truly want to achieve.”   What does happiness mean to you? “Doing what you love and finding small things—like a bubble tea—that genuinely make you happy.”   What’s your normal morning routine these days? “Early starts, getting into the kitchen, and focusing on creating again.”   What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see? “Set small goals and don’t chase someone else’s version of success.”   Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show? “Kit Harington (Jon Snow) from Game of Thrones.”   -   Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity   -   Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod   -   Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:03:41) – Chapter 1 | From small-town NSW to finding creativity in baking (00:16:32) – Chapter 2 | Building a dessert empire and MasterChef fame (00:31:15) – Chapter 3 | Losing it all, burnout, and rebuilding life (01:22:50) - Quick Fire Questions (01:27:36) - Outro   #podcast #entrepreneurship #resilience

    1h 28m
  6. APR 8

    How to Turn Pain Into Purpose - The Real Story Behind Lookout 07 with Dr Leon Stensholm | EP156

    He turned unimaginable loss into a movement that’s saving thousands of young lives. Dr Leon Stensholm shares his journey from self-doubt, career-ending injuries, and the devastating loss of his brother to suicide, into building a life of purpose through mental health advocacy. This episode reveals how pain, when faced head-on, can become a force for impact.   Get in touch with Dr Leon Stensholm at Lookout 07 - https://lookout07.org.au   -   Dr Leon’s Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “Joy. If you’ve got joy in your heart, everything else follows.”   What does happiness mean to you? “Happiness is short term. Joy is something deeper that you can choose every day.”   What’s your normal morning routine these days? “Up around 5am, straight to work, lights on, music on, coffee, and quiet reflection. Same routine every day.”   What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see? “Be kind. It’s free.”   Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show? “Paul Morton and Steve Hurst”   -   Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity   -   Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod   -   Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:00:50) – Chapter 1 | From self-doubt to resilience (00:16:32) – Chapter 2 | Losing his brother & finding purpose (00:31:15) – Chapter 3 | Building Lookout 07 & saving lives (00:54:10) - Quick Fire Questions (00:58:01) - Outro   -   #podcast #mentalhealth #resilience

    59 min
  7. APR 1

    Family Lawyer Reveals The Hard Conversations You’re Avoiding | Alicia Lucas - EP155

    She went from growing up in a blended family of 19 to leading a family law division - Alicia Lucas brings both lived experience and legal expertise to some of life’s hardest conversations. Her journey into law and family law reveals a deep understanding of relationships, conflict, and what truly helps people move forward. This episode is a masterclass in communication, separation, and building stronger relationships.   -   Get in touch with Alicia Lucas - www.thompsonlegal.com.au   -   Alicia Lucas’s Quick Fire Answers What does success mean to you? “Constantly being a better version of who I was yesterday and improving on myself.”   What does happiness mean to you? “Family.”   What’s your normal morning routine these days? “Normally horrific—up early, getting the kids ready, making lunches, and getting everyone out the door.”   What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see? “We have to do the hard stuff—have the hard conversations.”   Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show? “Leah—her story is phenomenal.”   -   Listen To The Podcast https://pod.link/1683066164?view=apps&sort=popularity   -   Find Us On Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod   -   Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:00:41) – Chapter 1 | Alicia’s upbringing & journey into law (00:13:43) – Chapter 2 | Relationships, communication & separation insights (00:40:10) - Quick Fire Questions (00:42:46) - Outro   -   #podcast #familylaw #relationships

    43 min

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