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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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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

    #155 Jon Owen

    #155 Jon Owen

    Jon Owen is CEO of the Wayside Chapel.
    A remarkable man who has dedicated his life to closing the gap on inequality - his response to the Five Of My Life challenge was truly inspiring, deeply thought provoking and hugely entertaining.
    Contact Nigel at nigelmarsh.com

    • 42 min
    #154 Tracey Spicer

    #154 Tracey Spicer

     Tracey Spicer is a multi Walkley Award winning author, journalist and broadcaster, who was awarded the Order of Australia for her 30 years of media and charity work. It was an enlightening chat as we discussed her Five of My Life Choices.
    Follow Tracey on X HERE, Instagram HERE, purchase her book 'Man Made' HERE and her best selling memoir 'The Good Girl Stripped Bare' HERE
    Watch Tracey's TEDx talk HERE
    Contact Nigel and Find him everywhere HERE 
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    • 42 min
    #153 Robert Connolly

    #153 Robert Connolly

     Multi-award winning Robert Connelly is one of Australia's most acclaimed film makers, with an international career spanning over 30 years. Perhaps best known as the director and writer of Balibo and the producer of Romulus My Father, this conversation took place soon after he reunited with Eric Banner to make the sequel to their popular feature film, The Dry.
    Robert's latest film is Force of Nature: The Dry 2 - watch the trailer HERE
    Contact Nigel and Find him everywhere HERE 
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    • 47 min
    #152 Brett Mason

    #152 Brett Mason

    Former politician and diplomat, Brett Mason, was first elected to Australian Federal Parliament in 1998. Going on to enjoy a long and varied career, including stints both as senator for Queensland and Australia's ambassador to the Netherlands. Also a successful author, his wonderful book 'Saving Lieutenant Kennedy' tells the incredible story of how an Australian hero helped save the life of a young JFK. His response to the Five of My Life challenge highlights this incredible career and life.
    Find Brett on X HERE and LinkedIn HERE
    Contact Nigel and Find him everywhere HERE 
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    • 45 min
    #151 Tom Nash

    #151 Tom Nash

    Tom Nash is a quadruple amputee, giving him a unique view on life and how to make the best of it. His experience serves sharply to put ones own problems in their proper perspective. As a gifted story teller and curious mind, Tom shares deep insights into problem solving, how to be anti-fagile and more - via the Five of My Life challenge.
    Contact Tom Nash HERE and follow him on Facebook HERE, X HERE , LinkedIn HERE and Instagram HERE
    Contact Nigel and Find him everywhere HERE 
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    • 54 min
    #150 Celebrating IWD with Wendy McCarthy

    #150 Celebrating IWD with Wendy McCarthy

    To celebrate International Women's Day we are re-releasing this episode with the feminist icon Wendy McCarthy. Wendy is one of Australia's most revered public figures. An author and businesswoman, she has worked for reform in many important sectors in Australia. Her Five of My Life choices reflect this, her deep advocacy for women's reproductive rights and her desire for equality.
    Find Wendy's Book Don't Be Too Polite Girls HERE
    Contact Nigel and Find him everywhere HERE 
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    • 35 min

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A true delight

Nigel’s conversations with his guests are very enjoyable. He makes prominent people seem relatable. Each one brings something special and unique, and I appreciate how their stories are packed with personal insight and heart.

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