Beers With A Miner
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsMad Mumzie shares stories and tips on living a mining lifestyle in Australia. As a dump truck operator for over 12 years, she wants you to know what it's really like. How to get in, how to thrive and survive in the mining industry-especially as a woman, how to make the most of your time working long hours, shift work and away from home. Interview style and audio blog episodes in a fun way help to shed light on a mysterious mining lifestyle to many.
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93 Mine Dust Lung Disease check-up - A Journey with Mad Mumzie
February 24, 2024 08:58 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBCome with Mad Mumzie as she goes for a mine dust lung disease check up, including chest Xray. What is involved? What did she do wrong along the way, and what you need to know for your check-ups. Why have one? Mine dust lung diseases (MDLD) are occupational lung disorders that result from prolonged exposure to high concentrations of respirable dust. MDLD can take a decade or longer to develop and may not show any symptoms for a long time. Therefore, early detection and prevention are very imp...
92 Bearded Underground Jumbo Operator
September 03, 2023 04:14 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBRandom chat with visiting underground jumbo operator who is very close to Mad Mumzie's family. After talking about mining acronyms she HAD to hit record! A fun and informative convo followed. Along with an explosion next door and a visit from the Production Supervisor when they were lost in the the dark! A must listen episode. Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Online courses & Resources by Mad Mumzie: https://mining.teachable.com/ Dump Truck Operator...
91 Torqn App Creators
June 10, 2023 05:39 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBTorqn App founders Troy McDonald and Brett Baker created an amazing app that is going viral around the globe. Torqn is the new knowledge platform exclusively for the Mining Industry & its equipment. Mad Mumzie, Brett and Troy go deep in this convo. Why did they start the Torqn app? How are they connected to mining and machinery? Is it really FREE? What else is coming in the future? A fun look at machines and ways we can all help each other, yes even fitters and operators can hang out toget...
90 Water Carts & Chicken Boots Archive
May 04, 2023 11:04 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBWhat's it like driving a water cart in the mines, on night shift especially!? Plus Mad Mumzie has found some old recordings never released... until now. We start with Yowies on night shift filling up the water cart! Passionate chats from her donga after work to help Peeps wanting to know more about the mining life. Show notes here: https://madmumzie.com/beers90 Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Online courses by Mad Mumzie: https://mining.teacha...
89 Mitch On Mining
January 29, 2023 05:31 - 3 hours - 158 MBWant to know more about mining life? Listen to this! Mitch & Mad Mumzie are going long in this epic happy hour/Sunday Session. From night shift, heat, flys, crib breaks, family matters, sunrises and sunsets... we cover it all. Also a rant or two from Mitch about social media and how some Peeps are using it - not always for the good of our industry, their own brand and those who may be struggling. Links from the episode Show notes page: https://madmumzie.com/beers89 https://www.tik...
88 D.I.D.O. gone wrong! Road Trip with Mad Mumzie
January 11, 2023 11:26 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBDriving to a mining town can be a challenge! D.I.D.O (Drive in Drive Out) is very common in the industry, especially in Central Qld. Mad Mumzie went to visit family and didn't listen to her own advice!! What happened? This is different. Sound effects and little snippets on the way out, and on the way back. Heaps of tips for you if you will be driving too. Come on an adventure... the ups and downs of this recent adventure over the 'hill.' Watch the full video of all the parts - Mad Mumzie i...
87 Got a Start date? NOW WHAT???
October 24, 2022 11:10 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBIf you are a Newbie, or Wannabe Miner this one is especially for you. After seeing another post on social media asking questions about what happens now that they have finally got a start in the mines, Mad Mumzie decided to pick up the microphone and have a chat, getting a few things off her chest. She is passionate that 'Knowledge about mining lifestyle and culture, is THE most effective way for a Newbie to last in the mining industry. --- before they even start.' This is a must listen. Show...
86 Crawford Boots founder Penny Crawford
September 18, 2022 12:53 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBCrawford Boots founder Penny Crawford shares why she is so passionate to help get our feet sorted. Why did she leave 30 years as a podiatrist to design waterproof industrial safety boots that fit? Waterproof industrial safety boots that fit. Built on 25 years of working with underground miner's feet. Listen to this chat as we uncover why container day is so out of her control! How can we look after our feet, and pick the right shoes and boots? Show notes Page: https://madmumzie.com/be...
85 Gen Z - Mining needs you!
July 30, 2022 12:29 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBHow can we inspire the next generation to stop hating on mining, come play with us, and help save the world by joining the resources industry? Mad Mumzie joins the chorus and is in rant mode so look out! After hearing a radio interview she just had to hit record. Another heartfelt, passionate chat. Show Notes: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers85 https://shapeyourfuture.com.au/ https://www.qrc.org.au/ 62 Mackay Mayor and Denmark Tv. But why? Are you looking for a job in the mines but...
84 FIFO travel tips-Hard Hat Mentor
July 17, 2022 05:27 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB‘Drewie’ Mad Mumzie’s sister has been living the mining & construction FIFO life for 30+ years flying in 5-seater planes to international and everything in between. This chat is not just about what to take and weight limits. What happens at the airport, how to get to site and why you do not want the dreaded green bag? Even if you're an old timer, you will enjoy this chat. Changing sites, or states makes you a newbie all over again-on that site. A must listen episode. 2 sisters shooting t...
83 Hugh Brown Mining Photographer
April 17, 2022 01:13 - 2 hours - 97.2 MBHugh’s many adventures include stories from the Pilbara, Goldfields, Africa, & Pakistan and more. He’s been Underground in the worlds most dangerous mining mountain Cerro Rico in Bolivia, inside volcanoes, and done photo shoots with 3 helicopters over huge open cut mines. Of course there are also crocodile stories from right here in Oz! Hugh is based in the Pilbara in WA and has travelled the world taking photos of mines, machines, and the people who are part of our global mining family. H...
82 Dumping your load. It is an art!
March 29, 2022 09:42 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBEver wondered about dumping your load as a dump truck operator? How hard can it be? It’s not rocket science, right?!! Listen up and you decide. A call for help from a Newbie-so Mad Mumzie recorded a message to share with her and wanted to do all she could to help! This is what you will hear. This will give you an insight if you are a wannabe, or newbie to mining. For my old timers, be sure to listen to the end for the bits I needed to clarify. Also, sadly we lost another miner here in ...
81 International Women’s Day 2022
March 15, 2022 05:17 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBMad Mumzie in Zambia for International Women’s Day 2022-online only, but you get to hear her words to celebrate and encourage the newly formed Bainetu WIMZ members for their Women in Mining award ceremony. Take a seat at the MECC event that Mad Mumzie attended in person on the day. Stay until the end too, MM has been hacked and disabled from FBook and she is not happy! Founded in 2020, Bainetu Women in Mining Zambia is a voluntary, non-profit organisation that holds talks and networking ev...
80 Hayden Lawrie - Viral Mining Things Videos
January 05, 2022 03:31 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBHayden Lawrie is the face behind the viral 'mining things' videos MM chats about sayings us miners use regularly and why he started Hunter Valley Mining Apparel. Connecting Australian Miners with hats and merch that make you say f$&k yeah!! A fun chat ensues... what are Mad Mumzie's thoughts on the sayings, compared to Hayden's? Show Notes: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers80 https://miningapparel.com.au/ https://www.tiktok.com/@huntervalleyminingaparel https://www.tiktok.com/@therealmadmumz...
79 Tufminds Dr's John and Eli McIntosh
September 08, 2021 14:01 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBHow can WE handle shit times? Dr John is back, with his lovely wife Dr. Eli, talking about how we can deal with life when it goes pear shape! Their prize catamaran burned just days before we spoke. But it was more than a boat, it was their dream! Barefoot Doctors Sailing on you tube shows their travels giving aid around the world, from the boat. Show notes: https://madmumzie.com/beers79 Barefoot Doctors Sailing. Watch the boat burn! https://youtu.be/mrS3niEejm8 Are you looking for ...
78 Louise Azzopardi - Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, national champ & mentor to women in trades
September 04, 2021 00:18 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB1st woman to enter and then win a gold medal in Australian National Heavy Vehicle competition. She went on to come 4th in the world skills competition and is now a judge! Trainer- assessor & Tradeswomen Empowerment Coach. Show Notes: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers78 https://louiseazzopardi.com/home-1 Louise wins gold medal at nationals: https://youtu.be/tLQmNTYkPIk Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to: https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperienc...
78 Louise Azzopardi
September 04, 2021 00:18 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB1st woman to enter and then win a gold medal in Australian National Heavy Vehicle competition. She went on to come 4th in the world skills competition and is now a judge! Trainer- assessor & Tradeswomen Empowerment Coach. Show Notes: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers78 https://louiseazzopardi.com/home-1 Louise wins gold medal at nationals: https://youtu.be/tLQmNTYkPIk Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to: https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperienc...
77 Matt Michael-Jumbo Operator "Life of Mine" podcaster
August 21, 2021 01:46 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBEngineer to Jumbo operator and podcaster. How did Matt Michael do that? Listen in as he shares what it is like working underground in mining in WA. Why did he start his podcast “Life of Mine?” Lots of fun and ..word of warning, this one is explicit for sure! But that’s mining. Show Notes: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers77 Links from the episode: Podbean patron link for the rough episodes https://patron.podbean.com/lifeofminepodcast Life of Mine Website https://lifeofminepodcast.co...
76 ABC Radio Interview, RIP Cobba, audio blog
July 30, 2021 07:07 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBMad Mumzie was on the ABC Country hour in Qld. talking about her changed views on mining inquiries, and job security. Also heartfelt thoughts on the recent passing of a fellow mining family friend, Cobba, passed away on site in a coal mine. RIP 'ol mate x Catch up with what she Mad Mumzie has been doing and why there has been a break between drinks, (episodes!) Show Notes: https://madmumzie.com/beers76 https://steelcapsisters.com/ Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know...
75 Terry. FIFO Inspo
April 14, 2021 06:26 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBIn this Happy hour episode we are hanging out with a guy named Terry who reached out to Mad Mumzie on Instagram. He goes by @FIFOInspo, and has lots of great videos mostly from his donga whilst working away as a boilermaker in the mines over in The Pilbara in Western Australia. His videos are down to earth, sharing his thoughts with us on living this FIFO lifestyle and in this episode we hear all about his FIFO life and why he hit record! Show Notes: https://madmumzie.com/beers75 ...
74 Paul Smith The FIFO Coach
February 10, 2021 06:12 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBPaul Smith is a FIFO project manager with a passionate view on being proactive to help everyone enjoy and thrive in their FIFO jobs and life. Why did he delay his first offer to start a Fifo job, and then why did he have forced exit… after having a plan for a long and happy Fifo life? What happened after that? What sort of creatures are onsite in Saudi Arabia? This was Mad Mumzie’s first ever Facebook live, so we had an audience! Mad Mumzie gives you a very personal update at the start too...
73 Mining Inquiry Audio Blog.
September 06, 2020 23:41 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBListen to find out what happens when the people who are usually asking you questions on site, are under the pump. Mad Mumzie has been watching the live stream of yet another inquiry and has a bit of a rant, just for you, and why does she feel so fascinated by it all? Oh and be sure to do all of your paperwork correctly too! Show notes" https://madmumzie.com/beers73 Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/ On...
73 Mining Inquiry Audio Blog.
September 06, 2020 23:41 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBListen to find out what happens when the people who are usually asking you questions on site, are under the pump. Mad Mumzie has been watching the live stream of yet another inquiry and has a bit of a rant, just for you, and why does she feel so fascinated by it all? Oh and be sure to do all of your paperwork correctly too! Show notes" https://madmumzie.com/beers73 Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/ On...
72 Rick J Petersen-Men of Change Australia
August 11, 2020 01:35 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBRick J Petersen from Men Of Change Australia talks about the importance of mentoring our boys, relationships, and why we need a spine-tingling reason to get home safely! Convo about Rick's mining connections and his passion to connect Father figures with sons and creating Men of Change Australia. How can this also help women and crew culture? How can we stay connected whilst working in our mining life and build stronger relationships through the spirit of adventure? Show Notes page: https:...
71 Jody Sainsbury Coal Train Driver
July 13, 2020 05:48 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBJody Sainsbury is a coal train driver and author of High Heels to High Vis. Jo shares how she got into her job, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how train systems work, and provides a push for a positive change in our lives. Why did this interview take 2 days to complete? Stay tuned, and enjoy the podcast! Show Notes: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers71 https://kickasswomen.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/KickassWomenAustralia/ Get Jo’s Book High Heels to High Vis https://www.amazon.com....
70 Hard Hat Mentor + Covid 19
May 14, 2020 04:37 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBMad Mumzie’s sister chats about how things have changed for our mining industry. Secure your own oxygen mask first, working from home, physical distancing and re-framing Corona. Be sure to stay to the end where the convo turns to drinking too much when working from home, exercise or lack of it, roster changes, time for re-invention, bin and Anzac day challenges and getting out in the community and work again after all this. Plus find out why the Number 70 is so special to Mad Mumzie? 4 aud...
69 James Wood "Woody The Safety Bloke"
April 22, 2020 04:27 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBYou may have had Woody come to your site and talk to your crew, or perhaps have seen his videos on you tube as he talks about safety and our choices? “The impact of hearing James Wood speak is something that will stay with you for a long time.” James Wood is an internationally recognised award-winning Safety Speaker. Listen in as we uncover his mining story and how he ended up in a wheelchair because of choices he made at work. You will get a lot from this convo, not just for his thoughts on...
68 "A Boy Miner" Brett J Jenkins Author
March 29, 2020 13:57 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBBrett shares how he felt being so young working with men in an underground mine. What challenges did he face, the effects that FIFO, absence and isolation can have on workers and their families plus much more. Why did he leave? Show Notes Page: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers68 Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/ Online courses by Mad Mumzie: https://mining.teachable.com/ Thanks to Bantacs Accounting Gr...
67 Sexual Harassment On Crew
March 06, 2020 02:20 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBNews of a newbie quitting because of sexual harassment on crew caused Mad Mumzie to go on a rant. In the lead up to International Women’s Day this made MM take a stand and speak out! More needs to be done. Swapping Peeps around isn’t enough. What happens to the women of his new crew? Listen in as a heartfelt audio blog unfolds, also touching on Domestic Violence and how shocked Oz has been. What can be done? #EachforEqual #IWD2020 Show notes: https/madmumzie.com/beers67 Are you looking...
66 ACTA Group's Sean Allman
February 11, 2020 22:15 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBDodgy course providers, how to find one you can trust and what does a dump truck operator and new starter package involve? ACTA GROUP’s Sean Allman shares his mining life and why he started a training company. This will be an ongoing connection as Mad Mumzie finally found a reputable, trustworthy course provider to recommend. Does Sean wear his hi-vis shirts on break on the Gold Coast like many miners do here in Central Qld? Listen in to find out! Show Notes: https://www.madmumzie.com/be...
64 Adani Australia's Trish
January 21, 2020 07:25 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBTrish currently works for Adani Australia at the Carmichael Coal Mine as one of the Site Administrators. Prior to that she was at Rugby Run, another Adani project but this was building a solar farm out near Moranbah in Central Qld. Listen in as we discover she is made for these roles and thrives on switching from task to task and urgent needs from many team members. Lots of golden nuggets about rosters, working with blokes and starting life again in her early 40’s like so many of us. A new...
65 Dr. John Mcintosh. Black lung and medicals
December 20, 2019 01:20 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBWhat do you need for a medical? How do they test for black lung disease and how can you prevent it? Who better to talk to than Mackay's very own Dr. John Mcintosh. MM sits down in the Doctor's office, microphones in hand. Co owner of GP super clinics and founder of the TUF Minds app along with his wife Dr. Elizabeth Mcintosh. What is involved in a coal board medical? What must you bring with you and could you fail? What’s the difference between CBM and fit for work? Why should you pr...
63 Buck. Underground deputy and ABC radio Sydney
November 11, 2019 13:30 - 1 hour - 29 MBHe chats to Mad Mumzie all about his mining adventures, his book Coal Faces and his collection of old mining equipment. Abc Radio Sydney Katherine from Background Briefing Podcast also came along to chat about safety in mining in Qld. Be sure to stay til the end to hear some funny parts on that! This is a look back at how mining used to be in the old days, right through to now. Check out the show notes page to see where to find Buck’s book and the video of him showing all his old mining gear...
62 Mackay Mayor and Denmark TV show
October 17, 2019 11:23 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBWhy did they ask Mad Mumzie? What does Mackay's Mayor think about it? Strange going to Mackay Council Headquarters with a camera crew and saying “I'm here to see the Mayor.” A random Facebook message changed everything, was it legit? Research and a chat with a TV Director in Denmark was the beginning of an epic 2 day adventure… The programme is similar to our ABC’s Foreign Correspondent. I was to speak about how mining affects our country and our town as they share a story about the draugh...
61 Monika Ponmoon
September 14, 2019 03:57 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBWhy has Monika been passionate about helping us to do the best we can with our money since she was 8 years old? Growing up in South Africa puts a whole new perspective on it, and what happened to her Dad and then her family really tore at my heart strings. So much respect for this strong, wonderful lady and I can see a nice friendship brewing. We cover the importance of a will, the difference between your will and your superannuation when it comes to your estate, income protection, funeral a...
60 Mel. Prospect Recruitment
August 19, 2019 11:26 - 2 hours - 65.9 MBMel from Prospect Recruitment shares her honest account of what she is looking for when hiring, and the processes. Resumes, interviews, engagement days and assessment centres, your social media profile, NSW v Qld. Listen in as we dissect a resume from a cleaner who is applying for newbie roles in the mining industry. What do recruiters who have thousands of resumes to assess watch out for? This is a fun and passionate discussion about all things recruitment with a lovely lady who cares deepl...
59: FIFO Life App Creator Andrew Hendrie
August 01, 2019 12:27 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBIt is also all about family help, partners, countdown timer, friends, messaging within the app and searching for others nearby on break or in a new camp. A convo about working in our industry, technology, challenges working away and much more. What has Andrew done in our industry to know how important these issues are? Why you do not have to be a FIFO worker to use this app. What happens at the start when their convo is rudely interrupted! Listen for blooper at the end too :-) Show Notes...
58: Earthquakes and Mining
July 21, 2019 11:52 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MBHHM's partner was trying to sleep for night shift when the quake struck. What did he feel? Does it affect the operation of mine sites? MM honestly didn't know. A chat helped, and some first hand knowledge from author and underground deputy Buck helped answer that question."The first quake struck at 1:39pm Sunday, between Broome and Port Hedland. Aftershocks will continue. Although rare, there is the possibility of another large seismic event being triggered "What about all the mines in the a...
57 Survivor Chic. Audio Blog
June 22, 2019 04:12 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBMad Mumzie shares with you her rediscovered writings about when she first started driving a truck in the mines. Reflecting back from the future. Helpful to those looking to work in the mines and also to learn more about Mad Mumzie, and how she got her start in the mines. How long ago? What was she doing before that? How did she hack it? What was the hardest part? Show Notes Page: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers57 Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head ...
Stop Adani Convoy v Go Galilee Basin Rally
May 04, 2019 07:12 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBPassionate speakers share their thoughts on The "Stop Adani convoy" with Bob Browne leading the charge all the way from Hobart! Coming into our region to voice their opinion on the Carmichael coal mine, and the locals aren’t happy. Why was it on? Why were we there? 80% of the crowd put up their hands when asked if it was their first rally too? It was time to stand up for our region. The convoy drove past dirty brown coal mines and power stations in Vic and NSW to protest against the cleanes...
55 Next of Kin or Social Media ?
March 05, 2019 12:31 - 23 minutes - 10.7 MBWe lost yet another beloved miner recently which spurred me to share these thoughts with you. Firstly, I want to send love and angels to family, friends and work mates of all those involved. News travels fast when a serious incident occurs at one of our mine sites. Someone close to me was immediately affected so I knew quickly. Wanting to learn more I went to social media. Local groups had not yet picked up on it, or perhaps-wisely-chosen not to share just yet? I was tagged in a post on a...
53 Will Part 2. Prospecting days
January 11, 2019 11:52 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBWill delves deep into his prospecting days. Metal detecting, dredging and of course a few stories about the wildlife encountered in the Qld outback searching for the golden nuggets every prospector is searching for. Tips and tricks passed down from his Uncle are shared, just for you. Part 2 of our chat with digger driver Will is a good laugh and his inquisitive mind provokes a convo about the strange pot on MM’s veranda when he ducked out for a smoke. Show notes: https://www.madmumzie.com/be...
Bonus. Inspired, MM talks about guns, mining & community
December 09, 2018 13:31 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBInspired by a group of Women Podcasters speaking about how guns affect their communities #womenpodcastersinsolidarity It was close to remembrance day in Oz and this subject hit home. It is a short episode and just may get you thinking about your views on guns and how they may be affecting those around you in the community? How did it roll back to relating to mining? Listen in to this bonus episode to see. Thanks to #shepodcasts for the inspiration. Love you-mean it...both of you! Sho...
52: Will - Digger Driver for 25 plus years
November 14, 2018 03:55 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBWill started on diggers when he was 16 up in Weipa, Qld. Stories of his mining journey and tips for newbies are gold. He’s a real character and I am sure you will enjoy this insight into the mining lifestyle as much as MM did. What ah-ha moment did Mad Mumzie have about a dream the night before? Freaky! Show Notes Page (with time stamps): https://www.madmumzie.com/beers52 Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience...
51 Peter Finn
October 29, 2018 23:47 - 1 hour - 39.2 MBMad Mumzie enjoys a chat with a fellow mining podcaster! Listen in as they talk about Safety Weirdo’s, real mining, and Peter’s passion about employees being people not just numbers. Peter Finn heads up FACE Contracting and is the voice behind the Full Production Podcast. What are his thoughts on how to get into the industry? Women in mining and what happened to his steel caps when he worked underground? Show notes here: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers51 http://facecontracting.com.au/ ...
50: Golden Nuggets Shared From MM Guests. Milestone Episode
October 05, 2018 02:59 - 1 hour - 36.6 MBAfter I (MM) nearly stopped Podcasting a few times, getting to half a century is amazing! What to do for such a special occasion? On RuOk day I decided to pull a few snippets from past guests about how they deal with life when it gets a little tough. What is their happy place? Going back and listening to my awesome guests and their golden nuggets, especially about how they have been supported through their mining journey, has been a real treat for me. My guests, and you, my listener have m...
49 FIFO not for me. Or is it? How about you?
September 04, 2018 10:20 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBFIFO life. How do people do it every time they go to work? Mad Mumzie is a DIDO gal, drive in, drive out. After a few flights to visit her sister Drewie aka Hard Hat Mentor in WA, words needed to be shared! Starting off with an audio blog, followed by a convo with 2 sisters living the mining lifestyle who haven't seen each other for 2 years. It is an eye opener, different outlooks! The Hard Hat Mentor's journey has evolved since her first 2 episodes, and new things are unfolding, hence ...
48 Dr. Kirstin Ferguson
July 26, 2018 11:50 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBCelebrating 2 women, from all walks of life and from anywhere in the world, every single day for a year. Her widely acclaimed efforts saw her celebrate approximately 750 women, from more than 37 countries and led to her creating a social media movement…..and now a new upcoming book called Women Kind. After being one of those 750 women involved in the #celebrating women campaign, it was lovely to catch up with Dr. Ferguson, and MM was excited to also get a scoop just for you! Working in ...
47 Dani Tamati THE Resources Hub
June 15, 2018 10:36 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBMM was keen to chat with Dani Tamati from THE Resources Hub about her views on autonomous machines, driver-less trucks. How will this new mining system affect the workforce in the future? (44 mins) Dani’s knowledge of the mining and resources industry workforce and careers is hands on, up to date and so very helpful for all of us. As a Recruitment Professional, Principal of THE resources Hub, is an award-winning, high profile Recruitment, Career Development, Human Resources and OHS professi...
46 Aus Podcast Awards Finalist! Anti Bullying Week
May 22, 2018 09:33 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBAnti bullying week sparked some old memories. What can we do if being bullied? Are you a bully or always stirring people up? It can affect them in a bad way, and you wouldn’t even know perhaps. There is a lot of help out there for us miners and their families. MM loves seeing new organisations coming to site to share their stories and ideas to help us get through living this mining lifestyle. This podcast was a In the Australian Podcast Awards 2018 in Careers and Industry Category. MM chats ...