A cracking ‘Around the Grounds’ guest for you and your earlobes today, the magnificent Mark ‘Fergo’ Ferguson.  An exceptional journalist, foreign correspondent and newsreader with 36 years’ experience (I asked to see his driver’s lice...

‘Around the Grounds’ with Mark Ferguson. Sydney news anchor, esteemed journalist, family man and part-time farmer who appears to have found the elixir of life (or at least an amazing age-defying face 

Let’s be honest… on bad days, we’ve all dreamt of marching into the boss's office and saying with undeniable conviction, “I quit”.
There are days when we want to throw in the towel, when we imagine what could’ve been if only we’d wandered down a different career path.
Despite what you may think, it’s never too late to make a change, to reinvent yourself, to follow your dreams… just like Cathrine Mahoney did.
Cathrine left her cushy job as a celebrity publicist to make it as an author. Spoiler alert - she got the book deal and published her first book, Currently Between Husbands, and on top of that, she also started a podcast.
So, I Quit My Day Job, hosted by Cathrine Mahoney, is a podcast inspired by people from all walks of life who share one thing in common; they took a leap of faith and quit their day jobs in pursuit of their dream gig.
From Hairdresser to Crime Scene Cleaner, or Media Sales to Yogi, each episode is a celebration of those who bravely tossed it all in and followed their heart.
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If you have a great story or want to suggest someone you know as a potential guest please reach out to cath@rubyred.com.au
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This episode deals with explicit topics.
We've had plenty of fascinating guests with the most unbelievable careers on this podcast... But what about a sex spy? 
Ok, well Samuel Hunter isn't *exactly* a sex spy, but if you listen to this episode, you'll get where we're coming from.
Samuel Hunter quit his day job working in a sex shop to become a male escort with a self-proclaimed "dad bod". Hear how Samuel (who's real name isn't actually Samuel) had his life turned upside down by a motorbike crash, the first time he ever took on a client and the awkward (yet hilarious) conversation with his Mum...    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samuel Hunter on life as a male escort

We all love love... So who better to speak with than Mr. Married At First Sight himself? Of course we're referring to the wonderful John Aiken. 
In today's Out Of Office episode, you'll hear how John Aiken went from the player on the pitch, to the relationship expert helping people get hitched.
He reveals the ONLY time it's ok to lie to a partner (from a little bit of personal experience), an email which completely transformed his career path and how MAFS is helping people around the world in their relationships.   
 
 
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Out Of Office with John Aiken

As the Executive Assistant to an empire-building entrepreneur, Jessica Lynne quickly learnt the importance of predicting your boss's next move... She soon realised this 'intuition' would lead her in a whole other direction.
Hear from Jessica as she talks about working for the incredibly high-profile businessman Peter Alexander, the realisation she could connect with the departed and her prediction for Cath's love life...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Jessica Lynne have foreseen this career change?

TW: This episode deals with some sensitive topics, including eating disorders and substance abuse.  
Paige waited YEARS for the promotion of her dreams... And the day she received the good news, she burst into tears. Soon enough, she quit.
From battles with addiction to struggling with social alienation, Paige wondered if she'd ever find her feet in the world. Spoiler alert - she well and truly did and these days, she helps others do the same having made the leap from finance to life coach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Addiction & alienation to inner alignment with Paige Finstad

When we're talking about successful, global empires, there's one bad-ass Aussie woman who should come to mind... 
Janine Allis went from "a single parent with less than nothing", to one of the world's most well-known entrepreneurs. From bluffing her way onto David Bowie's boat to creating the BILLION dollar Boost Juice brand, get ready to be blown away by her incredible career journey.
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‘Around the Grounds’ with Mark Ferguson. Sydney news anchor, esteemed journalist, family man and part-time farmer who appears to have found the elixir of life (or at least an amazing age-defying face

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