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People With A Passion

109 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Discover the Passions that drive us, the purpose that defines us and the stories that connect us. A one-on-one conversational format with those who are driven by what they love to do. Unlock the secrets People with a Passion share on their journey to self-discovery and fulfilling their dreams and goals. Join us when you relax or while on your commute and you will feel not only part of our conversation, but realize we all share one another's journey. Please Listen, Enjoy, Share and Rate! Thanks. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pwap/support

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Use FAITH to Overcome Adversity | Jeremy Kendle- S2 Ep 8

February 09, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

This inspirational professional basketball player, Jeremy Kendle discovered his Christian faith in his teens. Told by others he would never be a professional player; he found a strength beyond any other to pursue his goal to play basketball professionally. Connecting with Hoops for Christ has allowed Jeremy Kendle to expand the brand and ministry to Australia.  Jeremy Kendle has played in Australia's National Basketball League for the Brisbane Bullets and Sydney Kings, as well as winning MV...

Manage DEPRESSION with art | Jake Lee Studio - S2 E7

February 09, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Jacob Lee Welch is an artist, but not your average artist, hats and shoes are his canvas and manga and cartoons are his passion. After his life hit a rough patch, Jake was diagnosed with clinical depression. Realizing something had to change he turned to his lifelong passion as his therapist.  In a rut, a simple photo of some painted shoes shared to him by a friend, revitalized Jake and that day he gave himself purpose. Within hours, he set about to start playing with the medium as a canvas...

Skate to Create | Sam Larkins Skateboarder - S2 E6

February 09, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Sam Larkins skates to create. Every weekend he and his mates can be found tackling objects often not made to be skated. But nothing can stop their passion, not even security can dent their determination.  Sam Larkins is sponsored by Brisbane based indoor skatepark, Ramp Attak and street brand Folklore Skateboards. His journey started in his early teens and has seen him achieve much success in a short period of time. If footage shared in this episode from some of his exploits is anything to ...

An All Aussie 4x4 Adventure |Tim Rumble - S2 E5

February 09, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Tim Rumble is as True Blue as you can get and shares how he began his Outback Adventure YouTube Channel - True Blue Overland. True Blue Overland have a motto... less is more. A minimalist approach to going off road in the Australian bush. Filming his trips and posting them on YouTube, Tim loves to share the beautiful landscapes Australia has to offer. But the rugged interior is not for the faint hearted.  Exploring national parks from South East Queensland to, it's islands and Australia's ...

Fulfilment, Purpose and Belonging | Ryan Elson - S2 E4

February 09, 2022 03:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Ryan Elson, is an ex-cop who has seen it all. Recognizing the value of friends in his darkest moments, he pondered "who supports those who don't have support?" On this episode of People with a Passion with Craig Rowe, Ryan Elson explains why he established not-for-profit group TRIBE (Social Belonging). He talks managing adversity including losing his son to cancer in January of 2019. He shares the importance of having purpose, integrity and recovering from some brutal setbacks and using them...

Prevent Memory Loss | Dave Norris - S2 E3

February 09, 2022 02:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

Dave Norris is a man on a mission, with a hyper focus on tackling preventable memory loss head on. In this episode Dave talks about the importance of diet and exercise as we age, to improve memory health outcomes. He’s a Queensland bred and trained Occupational Therapist. In his 15 year plus career Dave has provided Occupational Therapy within Public and Private Hospital, Community, Rehabilitation and Aged Care sector. Working with clients primarily over the age of 45 he sees the impacts m...

Change your Mind | Alan Robinson - S2 E2

February 09, 2022 01:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

This episode guest Alan Robinson shares how he fell into his passion for helping others through hypnotherapy.  ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 0:00 Episode Teaser 2:00 A Family of Hypnotherapists 6:00 Teenage Addictive Behaviors 13:00 Hypnotherapy to Quit Smoking 15:20 What is Hypnotism? 19:45 Hypnotherapy Approaches 25:00 The Switch Technique 36:00 Hypnotherapy for Positive Growth 39:30 NLP Approach - Boundaries In his youth, Al describes himself as somewhat of a wild child, using drugs, hanging ...

"Be You Believe In Yourself" | Michael Bennett - S2 E1

February 09, 2022 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Michael Bennett is an inspirational comedian. Travelling the oceans on cruise liners, Michael delivers stand-up comedy to adults and children and always leaves them with a WOW! A Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, Bennett has learned the power of words and how to use them along with humour, balloons and magic to inspire young and old. Bennett says he deals in the drugs of serotonin and dopamine and he understand the true power of laughter and is passionate to bring a smile to ...

The POWER to Embrace Difference | Jenny Woolsey - S1 E18

February 03, 2022 01:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

Author Jenny Woolsey shares her story of being born with a facial difference, her struggles growing up and her motivation to help others embrace difference. Her message... "Be Weirdly Wonderful!" Jenny has always looked for the best in the world despite its cruelty at times, as a child she was bullied. In her words: bullied "from the day she was born" when her parents being told due to her craniofacial difference - "not to take her out into the world". Growing up in school was torture for J...

Believe in Yourself and Achieve GREATNESS | Vicki Lau - S1 E20

February 03, 2022 01:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Vicki Lau is a visual effects artist, content creator and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping others like her get into the movie and gaming industries. Her experience has seen her work on some of Hollywood's most recent blockbuster movies including Aquaman, Guardians Guide to the Galaxy, War of the Planet of the Apes and TMNT.   In this episode we talk about various Hollywood visual FX techniques and technologies which are shaping the movie and gaming industry today. Technologies...

How to Learn Easier with Brain Friendly Training | Laurie Kelly - S1 E19

February 03, 2022 01:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

In the latest People with a Passion podcast, Laurie Kelly of Brain Friendly Training shares how he teaches trainers to engage learners and explains why students need to understand how they learn. Laurie is considered among the best Master Trainers in Australia. A former school teacher, he identified the education system was failing some students. Fast forward almost 4 decades and Laurie is now a highly sought-after consultant helping corporations improve their workplace training including th...

Fight For First Nations People | Sammy Leone - S1 E17

February 02, 2022 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Boxer Sammy Leone is a proud indigenous man who uses his boxing as a platform to help Australia's youth discover their cultural identity through sharing their story. This is a thought-provoking episode which will hopefully lead to amicable debate and open discussion. The operator of The Boss Boxing in Brisbane, Sammy's own career saw him training in the Australian development squad at the Australian Institute of Sport as a young man. This experience along with 90 amateur fights, and several...

How to LEAD others to SUCCESS | Brady Walmsley - S1 E16

February 01, 2022 23:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

Brady Walmsley has a passion to lead. In this episode he shares his perspective on leadership. He shares awesome insights on what defines a great leader and separates them from others. Brady is about to embark on a journey in creating a company built around building leaders. This young entrepreneur has already tasted success in a sporting environment and through his experience managing a Police Youth Club and working with regional councils and sporting bodies, he is well equipped to lead ot...

Think Like an Athlete, Succeed Like a Champion | Dr Joann Lukins - S1 E15

January 25, 2022 23:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

Dr Joann Lukins spends her day inside the heads of individuals, teams and organizations. In this Episode we cover some of the mental skills athletes require to succeed and discuss Dr Jo's Book, The Elite, which was published in June 2019. Dr Joann Lukins seeks to understand what makes athletes tick and assists them and teams to reach their full potential. A psychological Indiana Jones, she describes it as a truly fascinating career that she is grateful for every day.   With a PhD in Psycho...

Eliminate Limiting Beliefs | Tom Haupt - International Speaker - S1 E14

January 21, 2022 23:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Tom Haupt is an international speaker who helps people overcome and eliminate their limiting beliefs. He is a best-selling author with his book titled "Time Out! Winning Strategies for Playing a Bigger Game in Life". He is a basketball coach and founder of Be Elite Basketball and a Director for AAU Australia. In this episode Tom shares his experience helping families, employees, CEOs and Multi-Millionaires, get their lives together. He says it all starts with being Conscious in your life, f...

ACCEPT CHANGE and Transform your life | Andrew Hackett - S1 E13

January 18, 2022 23:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Today's guest, Andrew Hackett talks about many strategies to deal with change. Passionate about helping others change their lives for the better. Sexually abused by a school teacher as a teenager, Andrew spent a 20-year journey to discover who he is and take control of his life. His own transformation saw him recognizing the patterns and behaviors required to deal with change, he shares some of his strategies from his book series, with our audience.  Andrew Hackett is the international be...

Use Ventriloquism to Give Voice to Passion | Landon Harvey - S1 E12

January 14, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

Ventriloquist Landon Harvey shares his journey from a 6-year-old puppeteer to a 19-year-old skilled craftsman passionate about giving voices to the characters he creates. In 2016 Landon won the Terry Fator Scholarship and attended the Vent Haven Convention where as a late entrant to the junior mic comp, won first place. He returned to win the same comp in 2017 and 2018. Mentored and inspired by some of the best in the business including Dennis Lee, Jeff Dunham and David Strassman the youth...

Beeing Sustainable | Ben Moore - S1 E11

January 11, 2022 23:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

This episode we speak with Ben Moore about his lifelong passion for beekeeping and bees. Ben loves sharing his knowledge and he presents his passion like the "Steve Irwin of Bees".  Having appeared on popular television and radio programs, not only is Ben an avid apiarist, he is also an educator and advocate for the humble bee.  He recently started his own podcast, Bees with Ben where he talks with other beekeepers from around Australia and the world.  This episode he talks about the thr...

Challenge Yourself to SUCCESS | Randy Santel - S1 E10

January 07, 2022 23:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Randy Santel is passionate about educating people to help them improve their relationship with food. In 2010 after winning the Spartacus national body transformation contest, he won a food challenge competition with a friend.  The rest became his legend as he started to pursue his new found passion of man versus food challenges professionally.  Now with well over 800 food challenges under his belt, he is looking to eat his way to 1000 wins.  But it is not all food and games, Randy Santel ...

Turn DREAMS into REALITY | Garnet Thompson - S1 E9

January 04, 2022 23:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Garnet Thompson is the author of 20/20 Vision Dreams, an inspiring book around setting and achieving goals or dreams.  Growing up Garnet was raised by a village, a Jamaican by birth his mum left for Canada for a better life, leaving Garnet with his grandparents, who later followed their daughter to Canada, knowing they would send for their Grand Child. Raised by other family members and a church minister, Garnet learned many important lessons. He always kept a notebook outlining his dreams...

The TRUE COMPETITOR's Mindset | McDaniel MMA - S1 E8

December 31, 2021 23:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

Michael McDaniel is a fighter, literally. Never settling for second best this former semi-pro basketball player took up MMA at the young age of 41 after retiring from playing senior representative basketball.  With several pro fights under his belt and approaching 50, McDaniel is not done yet. Proud of his family name and heritage it is clear he loves to win and hates to lose. Something he has instilled in his daughters who at 7 and 14 are already on journeys of success of their own. Savann...

The High Performer's MOST POWERFUL Secrets | Kevin Eastman - S1 E7

December 28, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

In this episode former NBA Coach Kevin Eastman, shares his insights in to "Why the Best are the Best."  Author of the book with the same name, Kevin explains the power of words in motivating, inspiring and impacting the lives of champions.  Coach Eastman now works as a keynote speaker motivating some of the world's biggest corporations and organizations to motivate their workforce and build a team culture. Here he touches on accountability, being intentional, circles, the people you bring...

The BIG Secret to Winning Every Day | Jake Thompson - S1 E6

December 24, 2021 23:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Jake Thompson lives his brand "Compete Every Day". He is the host of the podcast and author of the book of the same name.  This episode Jake Thompson shares the seven key choices leaders make in order to enhance their focus, increase their levels of success, and win in work and life.  ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 0:00 Episode Teaser 2:00 Why? "Compete Every Day" 4:05 What Competing Actually Means 6:00 Recognizing Opportunity 9:00 The Competitive Mindset 13:40 The Four "trepreneur" categories 18:...

Raise Your Game to Sustain Your Game | Alan Stein Jr - S1 E5

December 21, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB

In this episode Alan Stein Jr delivers strong messages around leadership, culture, being the best and sticking with the basics. Advice to help you Raise Your Game. Alan is a world-renowned coach, speaker and author. For over 15 years he worked with the highest performing basketball players on the planet and now teaches audiences how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. Alan shares stories and insights to improve individual an...

UNLEASH the power of PERSPECTIVE | Brian Cain - S1 E4

December 17, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Brian Cain joins via skype during the Covid-19 crisis with an important message "Opportunity Is Now Here".  Brian works in the field of sport psychology and mental performance and has created the Mental Performance Mastery Certification for coaches to help their athletes build mental toughness. Brian Cain has worked with a number of Fortune 500 executives and organizations as well as coaches, athletes, and teams at the Olympic level, in the National Football League (NFL), National Hockey L...

Use Forgiveness to UNLOCK Happiness | Ayik Chut Deng - S1 E3

December 14, 2021 23:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

One can only begin to imagine what it would be like to wake up at age 12 and have only two thoughts go through your mind. 1) My gun is still next to me and 2) I am still alive.  ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 0:00 Introducing Ayik Chut Deng 2:00 The book - The Lost Boy 5:25 The Sudanese War 6:35 The execution of Ayik's brother 11:00 Child Training Camp and Child Prison 17:00 Ayik joins the rebels 19:45 Ayik's arrival in Australia as a refugee 25:00 Experiencing racism 30:25 Mental Health diagnos...

Face FEARS to PURSUE Life | Harlequin Grim - S1 E2

December 12, 2021 23:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Quin is not the quintessential author or podcast host when you first look at him, but talk with him and you soon realize his work smacks of both quality and class. His pen name, Harlequin Grim is at the core of the internal battle that shaped his adolescence.  While many with bipolar see their lot as a burden, Quin has embraced it, almost befriending the dark and sinister shadow the beholds his day to day.  His escape has always been fantasy, an author of several fantasy books, Harlequin ...

Achieve in life with an underdog mindset | Brandon Steiner - S1 E1

December 11, 2021 13:19 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Brandon Steiner is a Sporting Memorabilia Mogul who is passionate about the game of both sport and business.  In this episode Brandon talks about his successful strategies of playing "the game within the game", suggesting successful entrepreneurs focus on the game, not the score. Over and over in his business enterprises, the former CEO of Steiner Memorabilia has looked for an everybody wins strategy with the full understanding of presenting valued propositions and always asking "What else...

Ep. 40 - Puppets, Theatre and Therapy | Pete Davidson - One Orange Sock

July 21, 2020 13:34 - 52 minutes - 72 MB

Pete Davidson is an educator, with a degree in design who also happened to love theatre and performing since the age of 7.  He hosts the podcast "Talking Sock" - a One Orange Sock production where he shares other puppeteer's passion for the craft.   ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 0:00 Episode Teaser 2:55 A Passion for Puppetry 7:25 Puppets in Education 10:25 Puppet Making Methodology 20:35 Broadening Perceptions 25:00 Puppetry in Australia 35:00 Puppetry as a Tool 44:25 Puppetry and Improv as Ther...

Ep. 39 - Compete Against Yourself | Jake Thompson - Compete Every Day

July 13, 2020 08:10 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MB

Jake Thompson lives his brand "Compete Every Day" . He is the host of the podcast and author of the book of the same name.  This episode Jake Thompson shares the seven key choices leaders make in order to enhance their focus, increase their levels of success, and win in work and life.  ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 0:00 Episode Teaser 2:00 Why? "Compete Every Day" 4:05 What Competing Actually Means 6:00 Recognising Opportunity 9:00 The Competitive Mindset 13:40 The Four "trepreneur" categories 18...

Ep. 38 - The Power of Hypnotherapy | Alan Robinson - Hypnotherapist

July 06, 2020 06:50 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MB

This epsiode guest Alan Robinson shares how he fell into his passion for helping others through hypnotherapy.  ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 0:00 Episode Teaser 2:00 A Family of Hypnotherapists 6:00 Teenage Addictive Behaviours 13:00 Hypnotherapy to Quit Smoking 15:20 What is Hypnotism? 19:45 Hypnotherapy Approaches 25:00 The Switch Technique 36:00 Hypnotherapy For Positive Growth 39:30 NLP Approach - Boundaries In his youth, Al describes himself as somewhat of a wild child, using drugs, hanging...

Ep. 37 - Beekeeping, Bees and Honey Production | Ben Moore - Beekeeper - Apiarist

June 29, 2020 11:46 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MB

This episode we speak with Ben Moore about his lifelong passion for beekeeping and bees. Ben loves sharing his knowledge and he presents his passion like the "Steve Irwin of Bees".  Having appeared on popular television and radio programs, not only is Ben an avid apiarist, he is also an educator and advocate for the humble bee.  He recently started his own podcast, Bees with Ben where he talks with other beekeepers from around Australia and the world.  This episode he talks about the thr...

Ep. 36 - How to Deal With Change | Andrew Hackett - Transformational Coach

June 22, 2020 11:35 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MB

Today's guest, Andrew Hackett talks about many strategies to deal with change. Passionate about helping others change their lives for the better. Sexually abused by a school teacher as a teenager, Andrew spent a 20 year journey to discover who he is and take control of his life. His own transformation saw him recognising the patterns and behaviours required to deal with change, he shares some of his strategies from his book series, with our audience.  Andrew Hackett is the international ...

Special Pt 3 - Top Episodes Rewind | Motivational Guests

June 14, 2020 22:23 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MB

This week we share the final episode of a 3 part rewind with snippets from our most popular episodes to date. We have been fortunate to hear from and learn from some of the world's best motivational and sort after keynote speakers in sport and business.  Here are some short clips from our most popular motivational guest episodes. 1) The Game Within The Game - Brandon Steiner is a Sporting Memorabilia Mogul who is passionate about the game of both sport and business. In this clip he shares...

People with a Passion Top Episodes Rewind Part 3 | Motivational Guests

June 14, 2020 22:23 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MB

This week we share the final episode of a 3 part rewind with snippets from our most popular episodes to date. We have been fortunate to hear from and learn from some of the world's best motivational and sort after keynote speakers in sport and business.  Here are some short clips from our most popular motivational guest episodes. 1) The Game Within The Game - Brandon Steiner is a Sporting Memorabilia Mogul who is passionate about the game of both sport and business. In this clip he shares...

People with a Passion Top Episodes Rewind Part 2 | Overcoming Adversity

June 08, 2020 11:55 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

This week we share the second part of a 3 part rewind with snippets from our most popular episodes. Our guests share how they have turned negative experience into a positive one, helping them overcome adversity while inspiring others along the way.  1) From Pain To Passion - Ayik Chut Deng was a child soldier who later in life faced his tormentor from the Child Prison where he was beaten and tortured, with hate in his heart, he learned to forgive and has now used his life lessons to write ...

Special Pt 2 - Top Episodes Rewind | Overcoming Adversity

June 08, 2020 11:55 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

This week we share the second part of a 3 part rewind with snippets from our most popular episodes. Our guests share how they have turned negative experience into a positive one, helping them overcome adversity while inspiring others along the way.  1) From Pain To Passion - Ayik Chut Deng was a child soldier who later in life faced his tormentor from the Child Prison where he was beaten and tortured, with hate in his heart, he learned to forgive and has now used his life lessons to write ...

Special Pt 1 - People with a Passion - Episode Rewind - Sport and Rec

June 01, 2020 04:30 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

This week we share the first part of a 3 part rewind with snippets from our most popular episodes.  1) Skate to Create - with semi-pro skater Sam Larkins who talked about the process of working on tricks and the passion his friends have for videoing and photographing their journey.  YouTube Interview - https://youtu.be/WFNB4EucvxE  2) Get Inside the Mind of a TRUE COMPETITIOR - Mike McDaniel is an MMA fighter who at aged 50 recorded the quickest knockout in XFC history at 11 seconds. He c...

Special Pt 1 - Top Episodes Rewind | Sport and Rec

June 01, 2020 04:30 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

This week we share the first part of a 3 part rewind with snippets from our most popular episodes.  1) Skate to Create - with semi-pro skater Sam Larkins who talked about the process of working on tricks and the passion his friends have for videoing and photographing their journey.  YouTube Interview - https://youtu.be/WFNB4EucvxE  2) Get Inside the Mind of a TRUE COMPETITIOR - Mike McDaniel is an MMA fighter who at aged 50 recorded the quickest knockout in XFC history at 11 seconds. He c...

How To Write A Book Series | April M. Woodard - Author and ASD Advocate

May 25, 2020 02:41 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

This episode guest April M. Woodard explains some of her process of how to write a book series. Woodard has already completed three books in her, The Aeon Chronicles, series with a fourth on the way. The Aeon Chronicles is a sci-fi / fantasy / romance novel with a final book set for release early 2021 to complete the saga. April M Woodard is an advocate for the autism community, sharing how she worked with her own autistic traits to create he fictional book series. She is also a mentor t...

Ep. 35 - How To Write A Book Series | April M. Woodard - Author and ASD Advocate

May 25, 2020 02:41 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

This episode guest April M. Woodard explains some of her process of how to write a book series. Woodard has already completed three books in her, The Aeon Chronicles, series with a fourth on the way. The Aeon Chronicles is a sci-fi / fantasy / romance novel with a final book set for release early 2021 to complete the saga. April M Woodard is an advocate for the autism community, sharing how she worked with her own autistic traits to create he fictional book series. She is also a mentor t...

How To Play The Game Within The Game | Brandon Steiner Memorabilia Mogul

May 18, 2020 03:53 - 57 minutes - 79 MB

Brandon Steiner is a Sporting Memorabilia Mogul who is passionate about the game of both sport and business.  In this episode Brandon talks about his successful strategies of playing "the game within the game", suggesting successful entrepreneurs focus on the game, not the score. Over and over in his business enterprises, the former CEO of Steiner Memorabilia has looked for an everybody wins strategy with the full understanding of presenting valued propositions and always asking "What else...

Ep. 34 - How To Play The Game Within The Game | Brandon Steiner Memorabilia Mogul

May 18, 2020 03:53 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MB

Brandon Steiner is a Sporting Memorabilia Mogul who is passionate about the game of both sport and business.  In this episode Brandon talks about his successful strategies of playing "the game within the game", suggesting successful entrepreneurs focus on the game, not the score. Over and over in his business enterprises, the former CEO of Steiner Memorabilia has looked for an everybody wins strategy with the full understanding of presenting valued propositions and always asking "What else...

Ep. 33 - From Pain To Passion "The Lost Boy" | Ayik Chut Deng - Tales of a Child Soldier

May 10, 2020 11:05 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

One can only begin to imagine what it would be like to wake up at age 12 and have only two thoughts go through your mind. 1) My gun is still next to me and 2) I am still alive.  ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 0:00 Introducing Ayik Chut Deng 2:00 The book - The Lost Boy 5:25 The Sudanese War 6:35 The execution of Ayik's brother 11:00 Child Training Camp and Child Prison 17:00 Ayik joins the rebels 19:45 Ayik's arrival in Australia as a refugee 25:00 Experiencing racism 30:25 Mental Health diagnos...

From Pain To Passion "The Lost Boy" | Ayik Chut Deng - Tales of a Child Soldier

May 10, 2020 11:05 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MB

One can only begin to imagine what it would be like to wake up at age 12 and have only two thoughts go through your mind. 1) My gun is still next to me and 2) I am still alive.  ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 0:00 Introducing Ayik Chut Deng 2:00 The book - The Lost Boy 5:25 The Sudanese War 6:35 The execution of Ayik's brother 11:00 Child Training Camp and Child Prison 17:00 Ayik joins the rebels 19:45 Ayik's arrival in Australia as a refugee 25:00 Experiencing racism 30:25 Mental Health diagnos...

Specializing in Visual FX | Vicki Lau Visual FX Specialist

May 03, 2020 23:26 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MB

Vicki Lau is a visual effects artist, content creator and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping others like her get into the movie and gaming industries. Her experience has seen her work on some of Hollywood's most recent blockbuster movies including Aquaman, Guardians Guide to the Galaxy, War of the Planet of the Apes and TMNT.   In this episode we talk about various Hollywood visual FX techniques and technologies which are shaping the movie and gaming industry today. Technologies...

Ep. 32 - Specializing in Visual FX | Vicki Lau Visual FX Specialist

May 03, 2020 23:26 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Vicki Lau is a visual effects artist, content creator and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping others like her get into the movie and gaming industries. Her experience has seen her work on some of Hollywood's most recent blockbuster movies including Aquaman, Guardians Guide to the Galaxy, War of the Planet of the Apes and TMNT.   In this episode we talk about various Hollywood visual FX techniques and technologies which are shaping the movie and gaming industry today. Technologies...

Ep. 31 - A Passion For Process | Kevin Pannell Crisis Project Management

April 26, 2020 23:50 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Kevin Pannell is an IT Project Manager that served almost six years as a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman.  After discharge Kevin worked as an IT Manager and then specialized in Public Health Emergency Management and was a Planning Section Chief on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team.  In this episode he shares his insight into managing crisis like epidemics, pandemics, civil unrest, natural disasters and tragedies involving mass loss of life or property.   Kevin spruiks the value of the F...

A Passion For Process | Kevin Pannell Crisis Project Management

April 26, 2020 23:50 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

Kevin Pannell is an IT Project Manager that served almost six years as a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman.  After discharge Kevin worked as an IT Manager and then specialized in Public Health Emergency Management and was a Planning Section Chief on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team.  In this episode he shares his insight into managing crisis like epidemics, pandemics, civil unrest, natural disasters and tragedies involving mass loss of life or property.   Kevin spruiks the value of the F...

A Necessary Undertaking | Harlequin Grim (Author, Podcaster, Undertaker)

April 19, 2020 23:31 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

Quin is not the quintessential author or podcast host when you first look at him, but talk with him and you soon realise his work smacks of both quality and class. His pen name, Harlequin Grim is at the core of the internal battle that shaped his adolescence.  While many with bipolar see their lot as a burden, Quin has embraced it, almost befriending the dark and sinister shadow the beholds his day to day.  His escape has always been fantasy, an author of several fantasy books, Harlequin ...

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