Ashley Feraude in conversation with Chris Condon who is the Assistant Director of Strategic Risk Management Bushfire at ACTRFS.

Chris began his emergency management career in rural New South Wales, inspired by a passion for the rural sector developed during his time at an agricultural high school. He joined the NSW Rural Fire Service in 2002 and later the ACT Rural Fire Service in 2017.

His formal career in emergency services began with the ACT Parks and Conservation Service, later transitioning to ACT Biosecurity and Rural Services.

Now Assistant Director, Strategic Risk Management Bushfire at ACTRFS, Chris focuses on bushfire risk mitigation and disaster preparedness. He collaborates with government and land management agencies at both state and national levels.

Chris has contributed to major incidents including the 2003 Canberra Bushfires, 2009 Black Saturday Fires, and 2019–2020 Orroral Valley Bushfires, and has twice deployed to Canada to assist with wildfire response.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Meagan Loader with is the Chief Curator at NFSA.

Meagan has a rich background in community radio, having founded three music radio stations. She was instrumental in designing each station’s sound and brand, selecting and training presenters and producers, and developing programming and digital content strategies.

A passionate advocate for music and Australian arts, culture, and identity, Meagan brings over three decades of radio and audio experience to her role as Chief Curator at the NFSA. It’s a position that allows her to combine her skills and passions to connect with and celebrate Australian culture through film and audio.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Claire Fenwicke, who leads the Region Media journalist team.

Claire has a great back story that takes us through the career progression of a passionate journalist, communicator and editor.

Starting with a degree in Journalism, Claire worked her way though writing of regional press, then working in the high pressured environment of TV as a news producer, then a stint in Canberra FM before landing a position as the Editor or Region Media - a Canberra and region news channel that provides wide ranging coverage of news and events that really matter to the community.

We chat about her love of pressure and how she handles it, her love of calculus and how that fits into her thinking, why news outside of the social media echo-chamber is important for balance and how journalists aim to stay objective.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Will, who is an experienced dancer, actor and presenter, as well as Marketing Manager at the National Zoo & Aquarium and Jamala Wildlife Lodge.

He manages to balance both sides to his professional passions with drive and deep meaning, especially when it comes to communicating with audiences, whether they be via performance or marketing.

Will has been cast in the Australia and New Zealand Tour for the brand new acclaimed work, Trent Dalton's Love Stories. Learn more about him before you catch the Australian production and Will at the Canberra Theatre (September 24-27 to September 27, 2025).

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Josh Mulrine, who currently works with specific clients to source stones and gems and deliver unique jewellery pieces.

Josh's back story is a very interesting one, with his previous successful pursuits in cinematography and event management paving a unique path towards his fascination with jewels.

As a very social and driven individual, Josh has had to learn how to discover opportunity at times of hardship and how to redefine himself despite his set-in professional identity.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Samantha, who is a Chair of the International Association for the Study of Popular Music, an Associate Dean Higher Degree Research and Deputy Head of School at the ANU School of Music.

Considering her academic achievements, we discuss what it means to be an academic, is one born or developed and what is an academic mindset.

Samantha has a great life story to tell about her journey through music, both from an applied side as an audio engineer and a theoretical one in her teaching and research. 

We also discuss her part on a recent documentary on the legendary Fairlight CMI music workstation which Nick Vevers produced as part of his Mustard Flats project. That rare equipment was hugely influential in the production of many pop and dance classics worldwide - and it was developed here in Canberra.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Wayne Phillips, who is the Commissioner at ACT ESA, the agency that includes Fire & Rescue, Ambulance, Rural Fire Service and State Emergency Services.

If that sounds like a big job with a wide scope of responsibility, then that’s because it certainly is. Wayne takes us through the reactive and proactive work of the various areas, the type of people this work attracts and the supreme professional bond within the teams.

We also chat about Wayne’s journey from being a young firefighter in Sydney’s King's Cross to his Commissioner position now, and the sliding doors moment that took him there.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Cyf, who is the founder of Forge Constructions - a team that offers commercial and residential construction services throughout Canberra and surrounding regions.

Cyf discusses his love for the trades and the complete building process, his business journey and how it has evolved from carpentry, to commercial work and then to residential projects. We also chat about the changes in the industry, future career prospects and what inspires him.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Tania, who started in fashion but quickly turned her passion for making things to ceramics. She grew a successful practice that included exhibitions, awards and a busy production studio. Tania is now at the start of her next exciting chapter as a painter.

We discuss the difference between craft and art, the balance between art and business, how to feed the soul and the bank balance at the same time and how to make connections in the art scene.

Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions. 

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Bri Williams, who is TikTok content creator and real estate professional.

Bri is a perfect example of someone that has managed to balance two somewhat opposing professions. One the one hand a TokTok star with a large and loyal following in Canberra and beyond and, on the other hand, she is a real estate agent wth LJ Hooker.

We explore how hard or easy keeping a balance between career and passion is, the world of social media, the challenges and tribulations of creating comedic content and why having an audience is a privilege.

Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions. 

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