Ashley Feraude in conversation with Dan Cusack who is behind Revive Landscapes and the new plant home delivery business Housemates.

Dan is a self-proclaimed 'plant man' and his passion for all things plants (from compost to trees and back again) is infectious. But he wasn't always this way and, in this episode, Dan takes us on a journey that touches on him discovering his calling, how he built the two businesses, the challenges he faces, and the optimism he holds for the future.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Nick Parkinson.

Nick is responsible for establishing Hopscotch along with other venues in Canberra. 

He started off his career as a chef chasing big high-end dreams with top London restaurants but, after a few years, Nick came back home to find an exciting opportunity in industrial Braddon. Hopscotch has now been in operation for 9 years and Nick talks about the ups and downs of the journey, how throwing yourself into scary challenges can bring your passions to success, and the importance of life balance.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Bridget McShane, who is the Creative Director at McShane - As the founder, she delivers complete residential and commercial projects from architectural design through to interior design via a holistic approach.

Bridget has a world of experience behind her. She has in-depth knowledge of civil and commercial project legislation and safety, plenty of in-agency experience, and was definitely not afraid to get her hands dirty as a labourer too. Now, with a Masters in Architecture soon in completion, she is on her own as McShane delivering passionate design services for her valued clients.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Russ Evans.

Russ is a chef with a world of experience and the man behind the popular Instagram account Experience Eats - which shares culinary adventures from Canberra and the region. 

Russ talks about his passion for food, and how experiencing food is more than just about the dish or the taste. We also discuss how to get the most out of your food adventures, how good Ashley Feruade is at cooking Japanese, and even how to trick your kids into eating their greens.

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Ashley Feraude in conversation with Tom Skeehan.

Tom is a Canberra based industrial designer heading up the Skeehan Studios that specialise in furniture design and manufacture as well as design consultancy.

Tom chats about his business, the clients, how he stays true to his calling while also balancing the ever expanding requirements on his time.

The conversation also touches on opportunities in the industrial design space in Canberra, his thoughts on replica designs and how to say no to work without guilt.

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Daniel heads up the roasting operations at ONA Coffee HQ in Canberra. 

He talks about his career progression from a barista into this pivotal role in the company, the intricacies of coffee processing, types and making that he is so passionate about, and reveals some techniques we can employ to better understand and enjoy quality coffee.

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Francesca heads up the digital strategy and content for Vogue, Vogue Living and GQ Australia.

In this chat, we discuss how a love of fashion, magazines and journalism has guided her career. Francesca discusses the challenges of working in an ever-evolving digital landscape, how she understands and consumes fashion and why she loves being an ambassador for Canberra.

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Ashley Feraude presents a quick summary of the many guests that joined him for season 3 in 2022 and gives an insight into some of the learnings from the conversations.

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Gina is an Interior Designer and the Editor of an award-winning interiors blog called the Style Curator, which is all about helping people create a more stylish home. 

Gina is passionate about sharing her love of design, architecture, decorating and homewares. Her passion is infectious and she discusses how she got into the industry, how she grew her business and gives a glimpse of its future direction. Gina also offers advice on how we can style our homes based on our inner aesthetic confidence and the learned ability to see the bigger picture.

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Wes Heincke is the man behind Canberra''s Assembly and Corella among other venues in Queensland.

Wes takes us on the journey he took to discover that hospitality, and specifically the social aspect of it, is what has become his life's purpose. He talks about the importance of hard work, learning from mistakes, surrounding yourself with people you trust, trusting your gut and finding time to shout off and relax. Wes also gives a glimpse of the future and the new hospitality ventures that await Canberra's F&B scene.

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