Episode 39 - Teresa Franks: Surface Pattern Designer, Artist, Creator, Single-mother, and World-traveller on setting aside time for worry, the joys of Just Dance, meditation, yoga, and living a happy life.

Hands down this was one of the more abstract conversations I've had. Loved it.

Here is Teresa in her own words:

My name is Teresa Franks and I am a successful Australian Surface Pattern Designer, artist, illustrator and graphic designer well renowned for my quirky, whimsical art.
I live on the sunny Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia but grew up in a small country town, listening to stories and chasing fairies in the forest with my grandparents.
My love of nature, travel, fairy tales, nursery rhymes, children’s stories and my grandfather’s ink drawings has seen me take my love of patterns and colour to a whole new level.
My unique patterns are a progression of my love of drawing, painting and airbrushing.
See how I blend my love of the old with the whimsy of the new in my wonderful new portfolios designed to brighten even the dullest day.

Things I love...

My amazing daughter Sheridan | her amazing dog Nelson | living on the Gold Coast | watching the Harry Potter movies over and over | watching and playing tennis | laughing til I cry | making everyone else laugh til they cry | yoga | dancing when nobody is around | music | drawing (really??), painting and creating.

Check out Teresa's cool website by clicking here.

Episode 38 - Adam Bude: A sales and profits specialist, and published author on making massive amounts of cash before realising he was doing the wrong thing, to now doing the right thing while making a living and a difference. 

Adam helps small business owners increase their sales conversion rates significantly by leading them on how to move away from "transactional selling" (industrial age) to "relationship selling" (new age), turning their prospects from leads, into raving fans who become their greatest marketing machines forever.

Through his Connect, Communicate and Covert methodology, Adam is changing the way we do business.

Adam shares his story authentically. It is not a show. He lives and breathes truth.

Check out Adam at the links below:

His website.

LinkedIn.

Episode 37 - Wendy Marquenie: A genius author, on waking up not being able to talk, having a Disney bound script in the works, and the joys of NKOTB.

Inner Genius creator Wendy Marquenie is a mind strength coach for children with a passion for helping people embrace their potential by unlocking the inner genius within.

Wendy has studied personal development for almost a decade and is a certified Proctor Gallagher Consultant and certified Soul Kids Coach.

An international best-selling author, Wendy created Genius & Friends, along with their corresponding educational programs, to empower children as they explore their mind and the world around them.

Check out Wendy and Genius at the website link here to discover, books, courses, how to book Wendy as a speaker, and more.

Episode 36 - Diane Demetre: An award-winning author, recent candidate in the federal elections, motivational speaker, on the need for social change, coming back from the brink, and a cheeky little way to help you smile more, ET & T everyone.

Diane Demetre Dip.Teach GradMSDP

Leadership & Mindset Keynote Speaker | Corporate Trainer | Executive Coach | Award-winning Author | International Women's Day Leadership Award Recipient

Diane’s diverse leadership career began as an educator before she blazed her way into the entertainment industry in radio, television and on the stage, after which she secured various roles in the corporate world.  

She is a successful entrepreneur who has owned 2 multi-award-winning businesses — an internationally acclaimed resort in Vanuatu and a quality accredited, Australian company with hundreds of staff across four states. She is also an author of several award-winning books and publications. 

Diane believes that life is either a daring adventure or nothing, and it is this passion, perseverance, and purpose that inspired her to run as a candidate in the recent federal election.

Visit Dare2Care to see what amazing changes Diane is helping to create.

Visit DianeDemetre.com to see even more of who she is and what she does.

Join the team and Dare 2 Care!

Episode 35 - Rae Leigh: A country music artist, actress, and podcaster on the power of collaboration, working with The Rock, and overcoming extreme challenges.

We visit some dark dark places, so thank you Rae for your candid conversation. If anyone listening has dark thoughts and needs to speak to a professional, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or visit the  Lifeline website.

From Rae's Website (which you should visit here):
Rae is passionate about connecting people through the power of stories and the arts. As an acclaimed artist receiving radio support from the likes of ABC Brisbane, ABC Gold Coast, 98.9 Triple A, Murri Country and many more.

Rae maintains a busy performing schedule, performing locally as well as around Australia. In 2021, she co-headlined with Adam Brand at the MMG 85th Fun Fair (Rosebery, Tasmania) and ANZAC Day Vietnam Veteran Reunion Event (Bairnsdale, Victoria), She is performing at the 50th Anniversary Tamworth Country Music Festival in April 2022 and is confirming shows for; Brisbane, Melbourne,  Tasmania and Gold Coast in late 2022. She’s working with Kross Kut Records on a new single ‘Blue Shoes’  which was optioned for ‘Young Rock’ when she was on the show and will be released on Friday 22nd April 2022.

Rae Leigh is also the founder of Songwriter Trysts podcast - an online platform giving visibility and support to other songwriters. With 180+ podcast episodes to date, including; Hanson, Pat Pattison, Allan Caswell, Amber Lawrence, Kevin Welch, Marty Dodson, Aimee Mayo, Colin Buchanan, Adam Brand, Jimmy Fortune, Bill Whyte, James Blundell and Chris Wallin  just to name a few. 

Rae's Socials are:

Instagram

YouTube

Spotify

Visit her website..... There are tons of links 👌.

Episode 33 - Nick Marsh: A multi-talented entrepreneur on building businesses out of challenges, enlightenment after struggles with relationships, and the importance of men's mental health.

Having been a chef in England for many years, Nick moved to Australia, and that as they say is history....or at least it is the start.... 

Nick is a softly spoken, contemplative entrepreneur with some exciting projects and ideas. Our discussion ranges from quiet nights alone realising the fault is entirely our own to driving along the beautiful Gold Coast riding a wave of success, all done with a wonderful loving family.

Nick is also a facilitator of The Men's Collective, a supportive space for men to share and grow. 

You can see what Nick has going on and contact him should you so wish at the links below:

Private Catering:

Insta - Cafe La Butter

Multimedia (Nick's fiance)

Insta - Selah Creative

The Men’s Collective on GC.

Insta - The Men’s Collective 

2855 Gold Coast highway

Surfers Paradise

Thursdays 6:30pm

also Byron on Sundays. Please check insta to confirm dates and times.

Episode 32: Michelle Dumbrell- A passionate voice for creative arts on taking the power into your own hands, The Time Travel Cafe, and The Couch Out Loud.... mind blowing events!

From Michele's LinkedIn:

Finalist 2020 Official International Women's Day Leadership Award Program for Leadership in the Entertainment, Creative Arts & or Media Industry

Experienced Program Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the events services industry. Skilled in Event Planning, Event Management, Public Speaking, Social Media, and Fundraising. Strong community and social services professional with an Advanced Diploma focused in Event Management from International Career Institute.

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BUT..... that only tells half the story I'm sure.

Michelle hosts the live "talk-show", The Couch Out Loud, and is heavily involved in the Chevron Island Events scene, including The Time Travel Cafe, so if you've ever wanted to mingle with Joan of Arc, Lucille Ball, Ernest Hemingway, for example, get yourself t done of the Time Travel Cafe events!

Message Michelle for details and tickets to The Time Travel Cafe, or to be a guest speaker/ audience member at The Couch Out Loud.

Email - [email protected]

LinkedIn

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Paula Brand: The founder of Small Business Expos on taking on the government, social anxiety, and dismay at the school system.

If I ever find myself in a fight with the government, I want Paula on my side, actually probably leading the charge. She is an extremely passionate supporter of small businesses. I'll let her about page to the talking though:

Paula Brand has over 28 years of event and industry development experience across Queensland and Australia in 12 industry sectors. She is a small business advocate for the invisible businesses – mobile, micro, online, homebased businesses that are one third of the small business community. The Small Business Expo team is managed by an Advisory Board and has an office on the Gold Coast with a team of 13.

What the Small Business Expos have achieved in 7 years:

• 5000 small ­­­business owners have exhibited
• The largest local business to business sales focused expo program in Southeast Queensland
• We work with 50 sponsors each year to put on the expo program including Councils, business member-based networking groups, Chambers of Commerce and businesses – we work collaboratively to support local businesses.
• 380 top speakers have delivered workshops.
• We have delivered our ‘’How to Sell from an Exhibition Stand’ Workshops to over 3000 local business owners.
• Supported 30 charities. Our main charity is Rotary.
• Over 28,000 visitors have attended.
• We donated $70,000 of free stands for struggling businesses in 2020 when we ran our expos during Covid
• Supported by all levels of Government
• Founder, Paula Brand was awarded an International Stevie Award in 2019 for Small Business Champion and also the 2019 Women in Business Small Business Champion – Finalist

Check out the small business expo website here.

Episode 30 - Danny Pettiona: A high-energy business builder on accountability, the art of the numbers game, and juggling family/work.

From Danny's Website:
From an early age I knew I was different… “Mum, how come we aren’t first on the road”, said young Danny as we were driving on the highway, lol!.

​I don’t accept the Status Quo, because the Status Quo will give you Status Quo results… (there is a reason why they call it the 1% and not the 100%, because the majority of people do the exact same thing as everyone else).

​I’ve always had this drive inside that couldn’t stop me from searching. I liken myself to the mad scientist who’s got a laboratory full of beakers, test tubes, bunson burners, running from one side of the laboratory to the other, seemingly aimless, but we all know they know what they are doing.

But instead of a laboratory, I have businesses and lucky for me, I’ve been able to channel the mad scientist within me to one main set of experiments, and that is growing businesses.

• I’ve grown my own businesses in multiple different sectors, construction, project management, finance, consulting and coaching.
• Two of these businesses have easily reached 7 figures (in under 2 years) and one reached 8 figures in under 4 years.
• I’ve tested hundreds of different theories in these businesses and have now developed a repertoire of proven growth strategies.
• I’m obsessed with growing and learning, having spent close to $200,000 on my own personal growth.

Now, I’ve joined forces with two powerhouses in business to give you all ProvenX.

Together, we’ve seen the complimentary skills we offer to the business (and our clients) as nothing the ‘business coaching’ world has seen.

We don’t just show you how to do it, we actually do it for you.

​And that’s what I love. I love being held accountable to results.

Visit Danny's website here: ProvenX