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In this episode, Chris sits down with Rachael Calvert.

Rachael shares her journey through major life changes, personal growth, and the experiences that have shaped the way she sees herself and the world around her. They talk about the realities of navigating uncertainty, the emotional weight that can come with big transitions, and what it takes to rebuild confidence and direction when life doesn’t go to plan.

Rachael also speaks about her work and the evolution of her brand, including what inspired her to create it, how it has grown over time, and the lessons that come with building something of your own. We explore the balance between ambition and wellbeing, the pressure that can come with running a business, and how personal experiences often influence the way we lead, create, and show up professionally.

Throughout the conversation, Rachael reflects on self-awareness, learning to listen to your own needs, and the ongoing work of setting boundaries and making healthier choices. It’s an honest and grounded episode about growth, reflection, and creating a life — and work — that feels more aligned.

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In this episode, Chris sits down with Andy Plummer.

Andy reflects on growing up with a father in the military, a childhood shaped by movement, change, and the need to continually adapt. He talks about how those early experiences influenced his sense of identity and reinvention, and how creativity became a constant through periods of transition.

The conversation also explores Andy’s time working as a mining engineer, the contrast between technical work and creative expression, and how that chapter of his life helped clarify what he was missing and what he wanted to move toward. Andy shares how art, teaching, and community-based work became ways of reconnecting with purpose, wellbeing, and belonging.

Together they discuss creativity as a grounding force, the importance of making space for expression, and the quiet responsibility of contributing to community over time. It’s a thoughtful episode about change, continuity, and finding alignment between how you live and what you create.

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In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Tait, author of Far Horizons, for a wide-ranging and deeply reflective conversation about life, leadership, travel, and the experiences that shape us. Aaron shares his journey from a restless childhood in New Zealand to joining the military at just 17, the moral reckoning that followed his early deployments, and how travel, service, and storytelling became part of his healing.

We talk about Byron Bay as a place people are drawn back to, what good leadership really looks like, and how entrepreneurship, education, and community-led work across Africa have shaped Aaron’s outlook. There’s also a thoughtful discussion on writing, vulnerability, masculinity, and why stories — and reading — still matter, especially for men.

It’s an honest and generous conversation about finding meaning, letting go of what no longer fits, and choosing how to live the next chapter.

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Chris sits down with local real estate expert Su Reynolds to unpack the Byron Bay property market in 2025. Together they explore current trends, challenges, and opportunities, and share insights into what the early months of 2026 could look like for buyers, sellers, and the wider community.

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In this episode, we sit down with Tory Trewhitt - author, executive health coach, exercise physiologist and motivational speaker, who grew up in the Mornington Peninsula and has called Byron Bay home for the past nine years.

Tory shares the hard lessons that shaped him, from his early years at an all boys school to heading straight into university and eventually stepping into corporate health. After landing a role with Bupa in London, he worked across fitness-for-duty assessments, drug and alcohol screening and rehabilitation, gaining a close look at the pressures people carry into their working lives.

Passionate about his work but candid about the challenges of managing people, Tory reflects on what those early roles taught him about leadership, accountability and human behaviour. He talks about the origins of his book, Blokes Inc - Play a Bigger Game, and why men often bottle up health concerns, struggle with vulnerability and lean away from emotional openness. He also explores whether younger generations are beginning to shift these long-held patterns.

Tory speaks openly about addiction, the stories people bring to him, what he has learnt from years of accountability training and rehabilitation work, and how he protects his own wellbeing while supporting others.

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In this episode, we sit down with Radek Sali - entrepreneur, former CEO and a leading figure in Australia’s health and wellness space.

Born in Scotland to an Albanian father and Czech mother, Radek grew up in Melbourne with strong influences in medicine, wellness and hard work. From managing a local cinema as a teenager to becoming CEO at just 27, he shares the early lessons that shaped his leadership and the decade that followed at the helm of a major business.

Radek talks about culture, re-imagining what business can be, the reality of stress and pressure at the top, and what life looks like post-CEO. He also reflects on giving back through Igniting Change NSW, supporting brands like Loco Love and The Beauty Chef, and what success means to him now.

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In this episode, we sit down with Emma Hargraves - second-generation Byron Bay local, teacher and lifelong advocate for creativity and connection.

Born and raised in Byron, Emma shares stories of her early years, the teachers who shaped her, and how a love of English turned into a lifelong career. She reflects on what it’s really like inside the classroom, from the challenges young teachers face to the impact of technology and social media on students today.

Emma also speaks about her grandmother – founder of the Byron School of Dance and the first woman in town to wear a bikini on the beach – a reminder of the creative, boundary-pushing spirit that runs through generations.

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In this episode, we speak with Cleo Mundy, a 15-year-old student from Byron Bay who recently returned from a 4.5-month exchange in a small town in Greece. Cleo grew up in Sydney before moving to Byron at the age of four, and she’s currently a student at a local Steiner school - a place she describes as artistic, nurturing, and well-suited for those who learn at their own pace.

Cleo shares what inspired her to choose Greece for her exchange, the challenges of learning a new language, and what it was like settling into a new culture as a teenager. From the friendships she built to the work she did - including time spent at a local vet - she offers a thoughtful look at how the experience shaped her.

We also hear about her school’s unique approach to education, including a nearly month-long Year 9 bus trip to Darwin - a highlight that included a visit to Katmandu.

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In this episode, we sit down with Tiffany Richmond - a musician, voice artist and mother of four who’s built a creative life in Byron Bay.

Originally from Sydney, Tiffany moved to Byron ten years ago, drawn by its community and creative energy. A musician at heart, she toured the world with the band Sparkadia before finding her rhythm here. It wasn’t until she was 40 that surfing really clicked, and she shares what it’s like to find that flow, the inclusiveness of Byron’s surf community, and why the ocean keeps her grounded.

Tiffany talks about raising boys, finding independence through voice work, and how using your voice is an act of creativity and connection. She also shares the story behind Poppy Galactic - her kids’ band born from a desire to stay creative as a parent. After releasing an album in 2021, she’s now preparing for its re-launch - bringing music, dance and imagination back to the forefront for a new generation.

You can find out more at poppygalactic.com

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In this episode, we sit down with Caitlin Reilly - artist, gallery owner and co-founder of the Bangalow Station Street Co Op with Hugh Stewart.

Caitlin first came to Byron from Melbourne in 1997, where she’d spent years playing music before settling here for a decade. After completing a Bachelor of Arts, she moved to China in 2009 and lived there for six years before returning to start again from the ground up opening an art gallery beneath The Collective and, later, Gallery 3 in 2020.

She shares what it’s like to wear two hats, running a business while also creating as an artist and how starting from scratch can be both daunting and liberating. Caitlin also reflects on the economic realities of making art, the challenges of sustaining creativity, and how questions of stability and security flow through her work.

Her story is one of resilience, creativity and confronting the bigger issues our communities face - what it means to make a living from art, and why there is no single solution to the housing crisis.

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