I've always admired people who create something new and meaningful from nothing. Particularly, when their creation is something that makes society better.  It takes courage, vision and incredible tenacity to overcome the naysayers and inevitable obstacles. In this special 'Founders' compilation episode I talk to Andrew Penfold, David Handley, Zara Siedler, Ronni Kahn and William Sieghart - five remarkable people who have each successfully founded projects that have made a lasting and meaningful contribution to the world - Nigel
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#112 Five Of the Best - Founders

In the Five Of My Life challenge, author Nigel Marsh chats to people from all walks of life, about the 5 choices - a Film, Book, Song, Place and Possession - that enable them to tell the stories of their lives.

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Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Jon Owen is CEO of the Wayside Chapel. 
A remarkable man who has dedicated his life to closing the gap on inequality - his response to the Five Of My Life challenge was truly inspiring, deeply thought provoking and hugely entertaining.
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#155 Jon Owen

Tracey Spicer is a multi Walkley Award winning author, journalist and broadcaster, who was awarded the Order of Australia for her 30 years of media and charity work. It was an enlightening chat as we discussed her Five of My Life Choices.
Follow Tracey on X HERE, Instagram HERE, purchase her book 'Man Made' HERE and her best selling memoir 'The Good Girl Stripped Bare' HERE
Watch Tracey's TEDx talk HERE
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#154 Tracey Spicer

Multi-award winning Robert Connelly is one of Australia's most acclaimed film makers, with an international career spanning over 30 years. Perhaps best known as the director and writer of Balibo and the producer of Romulus My Father, this conversation took place soon after he reunited with Eric Banner to make the sequel to their popular feature film, The Dry.
Robert's latest film is Force of Nature: The Dry 2 - watch the trailer HERE
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#153 Robert Connolly

Former politician and diplomat, Brett Mason, was first elected to Australian Federal Parliament in 1998. Going on to enjoy a long and varied career, including stints both as senator for Queensland and Australia's ambassador to the Netherlands. Also a successful author, his wonderful book 'Saving Lieutenant Kennedy' tells the incredible story of how an Australian hero helped save the life of a young JFK. His response to the Five of My Life challenge highlights this incredible career and life.
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#152 Brett Mason

Tom Nash is a quadruple amputee, giving him a unique view on life and how to make the best of it. His experience serves sharply to put ones own problems in their proper perspective. As a gifted story teller and curious mind, Tom shares deep insights into problem solving, how to be anti-fagile and more - via the Five of My Life challenge.
Contact Tom Nash HERE and follow him on Facebook HERE, X HERE , LinkedIn HERE and Instagram HERE
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#112 Five Of the Best - Founders

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