Well Episode 14 is here - in this Episode Eric interviews Hugh and his ex-wife Ange from The Gratitude Project and they talk all things Conscious Uncoupling...Hugh & Ange had been together for nearly 15 years and met when Hugh's Mum hired her to work in Hugh's clothing boutiques. Ange was hugely influential in all their success.. selfless, encouraging and supportive through all the highs and lows.. her love and commitment never wavered and they both enjoyed much success and happiness.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Fast forward to today and over the last few years.. an amazing series of events occurred. Hugh resigned from an amazing job, a job you could only dream of... but that decision allowed him to step into another amazing role.. to step into the background and become a full time parent..and let Ange step into her greatness and shine.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀What an amazing 15 years.. Hugh & Ange have been blessed beyond belief.. they have an amazing friendship, family and most of all their 2 beautiful girls.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Hugh & Ange discuss conscious uncoupling, how they navigated through their feelings, through a commitment to communication and personal-development and a mutual admiration and appreciation for what they have.. an amazing friendship.Please comment, share and watch this interview on YouTube it's pretty cool. Hugh & Eric

In this weeks Episode, we were meant to interview Hugh's ex-wife Ange, but their youngest Harper was unwell so we postponed it until next week.So Hugh & Eric wanted to prelude that episode with an insight into how Hugh dealt with the separation.We get a little off topic and start talking about a range of interesting topics, and Hugh even coaches Eric through some of his blockages in terms of his morning routine, and why he needs to start.We talk all things Relationships and Routine..Have a listen there are some great little takeaways in this episode..But tune in next week for Hugh & Anges Interview will be LIT!!Please make sure you, like, share and leave us a review!!! Follow us in IG @_ericmachado_ and @hughsimsonIf you want to watch us do this live check it out on YouTube (The RAD Podcast)

In this Episode, Eric is back from a months vacation in Canada, and there is no better time for Hugh & Eric to sit down and chat all things traveling with kids, and how to have the confidence that your business or job runs smoothly when you are away on holidays.We all take deserved holidays, but the key to not stressing about your job or business when you are away is the key to enjoying your time off - Eric shares his tips on how he accomplished this, which is pretty cool.Have you ever done a long-haul trip with your kids? Or are you about to? We share our tips and tricks on how to make your travel as enjoyable for you as it can be..This is a hilarious episode as we also talk about our germ phobias while traveling.Check it out, like it, share it Itunes, Spotify and YouTube. and please leave us a rating!!Stay RAD!!

In this Episode Hugh interviews Dan Argent the CEO of Urban Properties in Brisbane, Australia. One of, if not the most progressive and dynamic real-estate firms in Australia. Hugh met Dan at a Tony Robbins event, Unleash The Power Within (UPW) last year. It is at personal development seminars like these that you can find some of your biggest most profound breakthroughs.... and Dan did just that.Dan was born to sell, his story is amazing, from being raised by a single Mum, who worked 3 jobs to  give him the best education she could afford, his Mothers drive and hustle was instilled in Dan and fast-forward to today Urban Properties is not any normal real-estate office, and Dan is not your usual real-estate agent.... We discuss his work ethic, vision, hustle, his morning routine, personal-development and how he 15x his income - but the most amazing topic we discuss is his epic charity and what influenced him to start it and the people who benefit from it, it is amazing.

The R.A.D Podcast Episode 10 - Ben Mawson Co-Founder of Freedom Float CentreIn this episode, Hugh interviews Ben Mawson the Co-founder of Freedom Float Centre located at Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast Australia. If you follow Hugh on Instagram you would see he is all about Ruling his Routine.. And practicing what he preaches.. From his consistent morning routine practices -  meditating, stretching, exercising and journaling all before the sun comes up!! But he is also about self-care practices for guys, because self love aint just for the ladies… Hugh has added weekly remedial massages, infrared saunas and magnesium floats to his weekly routine..So there is no one better to talk to about all of this than Benny, the co-founder of Freedom Float Centre, who was a FIFO (Fly In Fly Out) worker, living in Western Australia and working on GAS rigs to now co-owning his own wellness centre. Hugh and Ben talk all things wellness and some of the topics we cover are:Floating - Magnesium float tank is, and what it does for you physically and mentally;Sauna, in particular using an infrared sauna and why it is good for you;Yoga, Massage and general wellbeingWe even chat briefly about Ayahuasca?!?!?!So if you have been curious and want to know a little bit more about these topics, tune in, it’s awesome!!!

The R.A.D Podcast Episode 9 - Senior & JuniorIn this episode, While Eric is away, Hugh Jr interviews his Dad Hugh Sr and talk all things parenting and life..Hugh was having coffee with his Dad, Hugh Sr, when Hugh Sr as he always does, becomes hugely philosophical  - Hugh Jr stops the conversation and tells his Dad, we should be recording this, as it would be awesome for the Podcast.. They grab their coffees takeaway and head to Hugh Jr's place to record the rest of it.It's a short one (35mins) as Hugh Sr had people to see and places to be, but Hugh and Hugh talk all things parenting, opportunities for their kids, and how parenting ultimately shapes their kids futures...Pretty cool stuff.. check it out.. Hugh Sr even starts off with a classic Dad Joke .. LOL

Never “Judge” a book by its cover.. In this episode, while Eric is on holidays visiting his hometown of Toronto Canada celebrating the Raptors win, Hugh gets back to his lawyer roots and interviews an enigmatic, charismatic and very interesting successful criminal lawyer @campbell.maccallum. Hugh and Campbell discuss Campbell's journey as a former semi-professional rugby player to being one of the most sought after criminal lawyers, representing some very well known sportsmen and very infamous criminals and how you cannot judge a book by its cover.Some of the topics we discuss are: Does attending an exclusive private school really make a difference?How easy it is to judge someone by their looks or associations. How hard work does pay off.How to emotionally detach from a situation.How he handles stress.How he defines success.What it takes to succeed in any business. Follow us on:Instagram: @_ericmachado_   @hughsimson

When being blessed with becoming first time Dads and parents, whether it’s your first, second or third, there is no life formula or template to what the actual experience is like. You can read the books, listen to advice from your parents or friends who have been there, but being a first time Dad is a game changer. The first 3-6 months will test you beyond belief mentally, physically and emotionally. True DADness (being a super present and loving, Dad, Husband, Partner) comes from being empathetic, supportive and present and knowing that all you need to do is “turn up” as a Dad.In this episode, Eric and Hugh - discuss their journeys as Dads of 2 girls and the challenges they faced as first time Dads.Some of the topics we discuss are:First born expectation v’s realityThe Love of our kidsHow we were raisedHow our own childhood reflects our current parentingHow we discipline, compared to how we were disciplinedHow important showing up as a Dad and husband/partner isThe Importance of communicationImportance of family time and experiences Follow us on:Instagram:  @_ericmachado_                  @hughsimson              Youtube:   The R.A.D. Podcast 7

When people are faced with adversity, whether it’s being made redundant, or losing their job you can either wallow in your situation or look at it as an opportunity to start again! True potential and power comes from walking your talk, saying you are going to do something and actually going out there and doing despite what anyone thinks or says. And when you do, that’s when you can really step into your greatness and create an amazing story, product or service.In this episode we interview MC - Michael Crawly the founder of @valleyeyewear and he discusses his journey and challenges as a father, husband and creative genius of a cutting edge optical brand.From humble beginnings, to working at one of the largest surf brands in the world, to being made redundant, faced with not being able to provide for his family, he and his wife got resourceful and created a brand from nowhere. MC discusses the challenges of working with his wife and managing their 2 young kids and everything in between and shares his tips on how to persevere and how to create a loyal band of customers through his vision.Some of the topics we discuss are:1. What to do when faced with adversity2. How important vision is to success3. Why customer satisfaction is key4. The importance of creating customer experience through quality products5. The importance of differentiating your product6. How to think 10X in terms of marketing and strategy7. How to have that perfect work life balance when working with your partner8. Importance of family time and experiencesFollow us on:Instagram: @_ericmachado_               @valleyeyewear @hughsimsonYoutube: The R.A.D. Podcast 6

When people think of starting a business most people come up with your standard concepts. "Let’s start a restaurant, a cafe, a clothing store". It’s rare for people to think outside the box and come up with a unique business model. But when you do, that’s when you can really differentiate yourself and take over a niche industry. In this episode Will Hawkins the founder of Ivy Models discusses his journey and challenges in one of the most interesting and controversial niche industries. From an idea at a party to raising seed funding and everything in between. He shares his tips on how to persevere when all you keep hearing are NO's. He has taken the adult entertainment industry and turned it on its head. From models, topless waitresses to strippers find out what they do and how they have created one of the most interesting APPS on the planet.Some of the topics we discuss are:How not to be average and Be Legendary!How important passion and charisma are to succeedEmbracing technology to make a difference in businessThe importance of 10,000 hoursThe difficulties working in the adult entertainment industryHow to overcome rejectionFollow us on:Instagram: @_ericmachado_                 @hughsimson                 @ivymodelsofficial Youtube:   The R.A.D. Podcast