In today's episode, I chat with Women's NRL Player Georgia Page.   

Georgia is an Osteopath by day and works towards encouraging good mental and physical health in all aspects of an individual's life.  With the recent conception of her Women's Rugby Academy, she has integrated her knowledge and experience of medicine, sport, and 'mental game'. With these unstoppable elements, the Women's Rugby Academy will provide practical ways female contact sport players can both better understand their biomechanics, and prevent injury on the field.   

Georgia went viral in 2015 for a video showing her breaking her nose early on in a rugby match, and proceeding to make two massive tackles. Blood streaming down her face and spitting out of her mouth proved to be the image upheaval Women's Rugby, and female contact sport in general -  needed to show spectators everywhere that women in sport were just as tough as their male peers.   

Dubbed by media as the "Rugby War Goddess", a title she resists, Georgia insists the video simply shone a much-needed light on women's rugby and had the potential to empower and excite young girls and teenagers around the world.   

I know her as a fun and educated friend, but first and foremost her dog is friends with my dogs. We met at the local dog park in Feb 2020 and trained together in my garage gym just before we were hit with the first Covid lockdown. During these sunrise dog walks and garage training sessions, we bonded over our mutual respect for one another, our passion for health, fitness, and mindset, and our seemingly opposite lives.  Georgia has since left town on her WNRL journey and so we were excited to catch up this sunny Sunday morning.   

I hope you enjoy this fun chat with Georgia Page.   

You can find Georgia on social media @geopage and @wrugbyacademy

Jason Wojo is a 23-year-old entrepreneur from Newburgh, New York who now lives in Tampa, Florida. His story is that of a teenager who was viewed as rumbustious and rebellious. Unrestrained energy and an unquenchable thirst for something else led him to leave the typical stepping stones of post-high school life behind for a career in business.  Jason began his own marketing agency in April 2018, and ever since has been growing professionally in his endeavours for not only financial independence but in the inevitable journey of what fulfills a person navigating their way through their early 20s. I started following Jason on Instagram back in 2018 when I was running a fitness business with my husband and at first, I simply followed this energetic guy for his enthusiasm and drive. I did not expect to bear witness to the birth of a rapidly expanding and highly successful brand.  I hope you enjoy my chat with Jason which will cover his entry to being a business owner himself, what led him there, and why he does what he does.  JB X 

I met Australian artist Laura Stitzel at Berkelouw Books on Norton Street in Leichhardt, Sydney in early 2018. Laura was a special guest at our weekly storytime session, and at the time she was reading her book 'Mr Mo Starts to Grow' to the kids. After the story, Laura met the children and signed copies of her book. We followed her on Instagram that day and have been fans ever since we met her. And yes, Mr Mo is still on high rotation in our home.  Laura now has a new book out, Moonlight Mums, and has done lots of interesting work since we have seen her. The pandemic brought a "take what you can get" work ethic which kept Laura's head down and working in a time where the stress of being locked down in Melbourne, Victoria meant that there was little to no socialising to be done, anyway.  I had a delightful chat with Laura, discussing her beginnings in the animation industry from university to moving to Canada to work on children's TV shows and back to Australia again. Laura also created the illustrations for comedian Sammy J (@sammyjcomedian) and his Spot parody book entitled "Wheres my Surplus?"  I hope you enjoy this episode. Go follow Laura @laurastitzel or lauradraws.com  JB X 

 This morning I had the pleasure of spending time with the benevolent Dan Clay, otherwise known online as Carrie Dragshaw.  Dan, in my opinion, is a poet. He writes postcards of social and cultural relevance and deposits them into his Instagram squares accompanied by a well-thought-out and perfectly executed outfit. These outfits are handpicked from certain scenes of the iconic HBO show Sex and the City.  Not only Dan has captured the attention and hearts of the stars of the show, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon and Michael Patrick King - he has captured the hearts of his 124, 000 online followers and most definitely my own. I am humbled to now call Dan a friend of mine.  Enjoy the show   X JB 

Jane Erbacher is a strength and conditioning coach and a pillar in the fitness industry. Not to mention having recently completed her law degree. Jane travels around the world teaching her rowing and ski-erg seminars and aims to bring people together to reduce chronic injury, assist gyms in member retention and education but ultimately- to have people walk away from a session feeling confident and invigorated. The audio was rough on us this day, though we had a wonderful time discussing all things pivotal, identity in the fitness industry, how covid has changed her attitude towards online delivery, moving locations, and how her friend Hamish Blake led her to the weapons of choice she has invested her profile in the fitness industry on. Enjoy the show X JB

The Bradshaw boys are Cory Cavin, Jon Sieber, and Kevin James Doyle. Three New Yorkers dissecting the HBO series Sex and the City episode by episode, and all from the glorious perspective of a man. They are insightful, silly, fun, extremely vulgar and the best medicine if you're looking for a guaranteed good mood.  If you haven't already - go and follow them @thebradshawboys and listen to their podcast wherever you get yours.  Thanks so much to my New York brothers - I am sorry I yelled a little too much at you instead of just talking, I was so nervous and excited and I truly hope we can talk again, take some hard lefts.... share some cream cheese.  Your Australian correspondent   JB X 

 Jordan Syatt is an acclaimed Elite Powerlifter, Nutrition and Barbell Certified Coach and known for being Gary Vaynerchuk's personal trainer. At the time of recording, Jordan was living in New York City with his fiancee. They now reside in Dallas, TX.  His story is one of following your passion and doing what you're good at - despite adversity and pushback.  Jordan's remarkable success comes from his expert and comprehensive knowledge and experience, but also what draws his whopping 738, 000 Instagram followers and 151, 000 YouTube subscribers is his no-nonsense inclusive approach and his lighthearted take on the world of fitness.  I loved my time with Jordan and I know you'll love getting to know him, too.  JB X 

In my first array of storytelling, I am joined by Australian comedian Josh Hawkins to gather stories from Sunny South Florida's Number One Realtor/Locksmith/Allocator of smiles: Eddy Shipek.  Eddy fills us in on his life in South Florida, his dress style, his job as a locksmith on the road, his holiday ventures, and even enjoys a little game of "Guess the Aussie Slang" to prepare him for when he visits Australia.  Join us as we catch Eddy pre-penthouse party in his Jaguar and Versace zebra robe for a half-hour storytelling session.