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Welcome back to Inspired to Soar with Hannah, the show where real stories spark real change.

In this episode, Hannah sits down with a man whose influence stretches far beyond the boxing ring. Marcos Amado isn’t just the owner and Head Coach of Peninsula Boxing , he’s a leader, a mentor, a father, and one of the quiet giants of Australian boxing.

For 23 years, Marcos has shaped athletes from the inside out. He’s coached at every level - Boxing Victoria, Boxing Australia, Youth World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and the 2024 Paris Olympics. But behind every achievement is a deeper story: resilience, humility, and a commitment to showing up even on the hardest days.

Marcos also opens up about his journey with early-onset Parkinson’s , a chapter that has reshaped his purpose, deepened his leadership, and strengthened his belief in serving others.

This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply human. It’s about discipline, identity, health, family, and the quiet courage it takes to keep going.

If you’re navigating your own battles , silent or loud , this episode is for you.

Your story matters here.

Let’s soar. 🥊✨

Guest: Mick Simmons | Founder, Mental Health Safety Net

Some stories don’t just move you, they wake something up in you. Today’s episode is one of those stories.

In Episode 60, Hannah sits down with Mick Simmons, the founder of Mental Health Safety Net , a man whose courage, lived experience, and commitment to young people have quietly transformed an entire community.

Mick isn’t a researcher or an academic. His work was born from pain, honesty, and a decision to turn his own struggles into hope for someone else. Through his free, accredited safeTALK suicide-prevention training, Mick has now educated more than 3,000 students across 11 schools, giving young people the skills and confidence to recognise the signs, start the conversation, and reach out when it matters most.

In this conversation, Hannah and Mick explore lived experience, courage, vulnerability, leadership, and the power one person can have when they choose to speak instead of stay silent.

This episode is real. It’s grounding. And it’s a reminder that your story can save someone else’s life.

If this episode brings anything up for you, please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14.

In today’s episode of Inspired to Soar with Hannah, we sit with filmmaker and visual storyteller Nathan Woods, a man whose journey reminds us that sometimes the spark you think you’ve lost is actually waiting for you to come back to it.

Nathan grew up on the Mornington Peninsula seeing the world differently, sketching, experimenting with calligraphy, filming his mates at the skatepark with nothing but instinct and curiosity. What started as documenting life on four wheels became a 16-year chapter of filming sponsored skateboarders, building friendships, and capturing a culture most people never get to see from the inside.

But life shifted. The skate crew moved on. The camera disappeared. And Nathan entered a season where creativity went quiet… until life nudged him back behind the lens.

Today, we explore that entire arc, the early days, the breakdowns, the rebuilds, the illness that isolated him, the diagnoses that reshaped him, the friendships that changed him, and the film that reignited everything: See Me – A Film About Redro Redriguez.

This conversation is raw, reflective and deeply human.

If you’ve ever stepped away from the thing you love , this episode will speak to you.

Your story matters here. 💛

In Episode 11, Jan and Julie sit down with Marilyn, the enthusiastic leader of the Gardens and Galleries group. Marilyn shares her love for exploring beautiful gardens, creative art spaces, and the friendships that grow along the way.

A gentle, uplifting conversation that highlights one of U3A Hastings’ most colourful and inspiring activities.

Guest: Quinney - Youth Leader, Law Student, Rotaract Australia National Secretary

In this episode, Hannah sits down with Quinney, a remarkable young leader whose courage, drive, and passion are already reshaping youth leadership in Australia.

Quinney is a Bachelor of Laws student from Frankston, the youngest person to ever stand for Frankston City Council, the National Secretary of Rotaract Australia, and a Director on the Board of the Australian Council for Student Voice. His commitment to service and community shines through everything he does.

Together, Hannah and Quinney dive into:

• His journey into leadership

• The role Rotaract has played in shaping his voice

• Why youth representation matters

• The highs and lows of running for council

• How he balances study, governance, and mental health

• The hobbies and joys that keep him grounded

This conversation is honest, inspiring, and packed with wisdom. A reminder that young people are not just the future — they are powerful leaders right now.

Tune in, be inspired, and remember: the more you believe in yourself, the more things you can achieve.

In this episode, Hannah sits down with the incredible Sarah Race, former Councillor and Deputy Mayor of the Mornington Peninsula Shire, gender equality advocate, community leader, and a woman who shows up with courage and heart in everything she does.

Together, they dive into Sarah’s journey through local government, the lessons she’s learned about leadership, the importance of women’s voices, and how creativity, connection, and community continue to guide her work today.

This is an honest, empowering conversation about purpose, resilience, and the impact one person can make when they choose to lead with integrity.

Tune in, be inspired, and remember: your story matters here.

In this episode, Jan and Julie sit down with Sandra, the leader of the Mahjong group at Hastings U3A. Sandra explains how the game works, why people enjoy it, and how it brings real connection and friendship to their members.

It’s a relaxed chat about learning something new, finding your people, and having fun along the way.

In this episode, Lisa and Hannah open up a conversation that every family needs to hear. With Breast Cancer Awareness Month still fresh in our minds, Lisa shares the sobering stats, her personal connection to two mums diagnosed on the same day, and the heavy mental load survivors carry even after treatment ends.

She also speaks honestly about her own experience trying to check her breasts while travelling around Australia, the embarrassment of not having a regular GP, and the unexpected relief of finding a mobile breast screening bus in a tiny town.

This episode is about awareness, courage, early checks, and giving people a safe space to talk.

If you or someone you love has lived through breast cancer, Lisa wants to hear from you. Reach out and join the next episode on the 13th.

Today’s episode feels special. I’m joined once again by Jyee Byrne, founder of Wolfpack Support Services and author of The Wolfpack Way series. This is Jyee’s second time on the show, and it’s powerful to see how much his journey has grown since he first joined us earlier this year.

Jyee is a psychosocial recovery coach, educator, and changemaker who teaches people how to regulate, reconnect, and rebuild through nervous-system-based leadership. His work reaches communities, schools, and workplaces across Australia, reminding us that real leadership comes from presence, not performance.

In this conversation, we open up about growth, mindset, mental health, and the courage it takes to lead from the heart. It’s honest, vulnerable, and full of moments that will stay with you.

Sit back, tune in, and welcome back to Inspired to Soar with Hannah, with the incredible Jyee Byrne.

In this episode of Inspired to Soar, Hannah sits down with the incredible Annette Sanfilippo, a creative force who’s been shaping Australia’s fashion landscape since 1986. But this isn’t just a story about couture and colour; it’s about reinvention, resilience, and rediscovering your confidence when life feels like it’s unraveling.

Annette opens up about her journey, from the early days in Melbourne’s boutique scene to becoming a mentor and advocate for circular fashion and wellbeing. Together, Hannah and Annette explore what it means to evolve through every season of life, how creativity can heal, and why being true to yourself is the most stylish thing you can ever be.

Because behind every design, every stitch, and every reinvention, there’s a woman who refused to give up.

🎙️ Inspired to Soar with Hannah, where real stories spark real change.