Canberra: Conversations in the Capital

This episode, Henry chats with Kathy Ehmann- the founder of Community Toolbox Canberra. Conversations occur inside the Community Toolbox and range from Kathy's experiences starting the organization, her thoughts on the importance of a circular economy in the modern day, as well as some insight into other sustainability projects occurring throughout the Nation's Capital.

For the season opener, Henry chats with Kierain Bunton- the owner of Bar Nova. Conversations occur inside the newly opened venue and range from Kierain's experiences in Canberra hospitality, his thoughts on the food and drink scene in the present day, as well as some insight into Bar Nova itself as it begins its life in Old Kingston.

For the extended-length season finale, Henry chats with Tim Miller, founder of Lids4Kids and 2021 Australian of the Year Local Hero. Conversations occur throughout a tour around Lids4Kids Headquarters and range from Tim's experiences beginning Lids4Kids, managing a social enterprise, as well as a look behind the curtain for the AOTY Awards.

Henry chats with Canberra's premier wedding painter, Grace Campbell. Conversations range from Grace's experiences so far in the profession to advice and insight for weddings in the Nation's Capital.

Henry chats with stand-up comedian Trish Hurley of The Women's Room. Conversations range from Trish's journey into the Canberra comedy scene, as well as insight into connecting ones life's experiences toward the craft.

Henry chats with Evan Buckley of Canberra band The Burley Griffin. Conversations include Evan's experiences on stage, his thoughts on the Canberra music scene post-COVID19, as well as some reflections on the legacy of The Burley Griffin in the Nation's Capital.

Henry chats with Alice Taylor of Elsie's Film House, the new Creative Producer and Program Coordinator of the National Film and Sound Archives. Conversations range from Alice's experiences in the film/TV industry, to her thoughts and reflections on the value of film and community.

For this extended-length season opener, Henry chats with the beloved Aunty Val Dempsey from St John's Ambulance ACT, the 2022 Senior Australian of the Year. Conversations range from Val's experiences volunteering, her memories of the AOTY celebrations, as well as some reflective insight into the volunteering scene in the Nation's Capital.

For this extended-length season finale, Henry chats with Gavin Smith of ACT Snake Removals. Conversations range from the Canberra Snake Tracking Project to Gavin's reflections on the perception of snakes and importance of wildlife and ecology in the present day.

This episode, Henry chats with visual artist Tommy Balogh. Conversations range from Tommy's art-related adventures, both in Canberra and around the world, as well as his current and future projects in the profession.