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In this episode we talk to Jonathan Christian. Jonathan Christian Jonathan Christian is an expert in helping small business owners tell their story and build their brand equity. He is now a recognized training partner with BC Wood and Honeywell. Jonathan publicly teaches monthly through his Social Media Challenge Meetup and is often a guest speaker and panelist. Jonathan ChristianMarried to Debbie with three grown daughters, Jonathan lives and breathes social media due in part to a major car accident in 2008. While recovering from life-altering neck surgery, he made the most of his recovery time learning everything about social networking. Since creating We Make Stuff Happen in 2008, Jonathan and his team have helped local businesses; entrepreneurs and non-profits master the Social space. For the past 5 years Jonathan has personally trained over 500 businesses in the art of social media and content marketing. You can find Jonathan at We Make Stuff Happen. You can connect with Jonathan on twitter, or by his hashtag #makestuffhappen. In this episode we discuss: having "an attitude of gratitude" the impact of having a major car accident on Jonathan's life having a titanium neck having a positive attitude brand equity storytelling in business walking meetings challenges faced by small business think big using post it notes eating the sprouts first how to use snapchat the rise of video for social media earthquake kits Resources discussed in the show: Why I love walking meetings - Mel Kettle VCITA Gary Vaynerchuck Social Media Marketing World Marcus Sheridan Snapchat 72hours.ca

In this episode we talk to business storyteller, Gabrielle Dolan. Gabrielle Dolan Gabrielle Dolan launched her own practice in 2013 after successfully co-founding and then building One Thousand & One into the leading storytelling company in Australia. Over the last decade, she has worked with thousands of leaders around Australia and internationally helping them achieve outstanding business results with storytelling. She is a highly sought after mentor and keynote speaker on storytelling and leadership. Gabrielle Dolan is the co-creator and co-chair of The Leadership Connection. A leadership development program specifically designed for senior women to help them address the unique challenges that women face as they progress to more senior levels of influence. Prior to running her own company, she held various senior leadership roles at the National Australia Bank. She has worked with leaders around Australia and internationally on the subject of storytelling for business communications. Her clients include NAB, Accenture, Australia Post, Ericsson, BUPA, Telstra, ANZ among many other top 100 ASX listed companies. Gabrielle is the co-author of Hooked: How Leaders Connect, Engage and Inspire with Storytelling, published by Wiley in 2013 and the co-author of Eliminate Death by PowerPoint. Her second book titled Ignite: Real Leadership, Real Talk, Real Results was published by Wiley in July 2015. Gabrielle is a Partner at Thought Leaders Global and works with organisations to help them gain the competitive edge with thought leadership. She is a graduate from the Harvard Kennedy School, Executive Education in the Art and Practice of Leadership Development. Her other academic qualifications include a Masters Degree in Management and Leadership from Swinburne University and an Associate Diploma in Education and Training from the University of Melbourne. In 2015 she was nominated for Telstra’s Business Women’s Awards and when she is not working in her practice, she can be found working in her vegetable garden at her rural holiday property on the Southern New South Wales coast. You can find Gabrielle at www.gabrielledolan.com. You can connect with Gabrielle on twitter and LinkedIn. Gabrielle has recently launched her online business storytelling program. She is very generously offering a 20% discount for listeners of The Activity Pod. To take up the offer, use the coupon code 20%DISCOUNT when you register. This coupon code is val

In this episode we talk to Jonathan Doyle. Jonathan Doyle Jonathan Doyle is an author, global speaker, motivator, life coach and entrepreneur. He is the founder of a successful globally focused media business that delivers weekly content to tens of thousands of people every year in areas such as staff development, personal wellbeing and curriculum for the education sector. More recently his work is focusing upon the core purpose of what he calls Liberating People’s Potential. His deep desire is to see people live the life they truly desire by focusing on where their deepest gifts, passions and joys intersect with the real needs of real people. Jonathan is also an obsessive cyclist, golfer and unrepentant coffee addict as well as being the father to three very energetic young children. You can find Jonathan at www.jonathandoyle.co You can connect with Jonathan on Facebook, twitter and Instagram. In this episode we discuss Annette and Jonathan share their living in Bougainville experiences, PNG Mel's experiences using the toilet on a train in Vietnam eating in the USA being a coffee addict - and drinking coffee in the USA living in Canberra public servants fitting in what has to happen circadian rhythms importance of reading having a quote wall getting clear on the life you want to build asking "how can I be useful?" doing what you love seasons of your life advice to get up earlier to get more stuff done the importance of sleep Jonathan's goals Resources discussed in the show Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Managing Your Emotions by Joyce Meyer Batavia by Peter Fitzsimons Bubblegum Alley, San Louis Obispo Business Addicts podcast - Living a calendar lifestyle Evernote Ontraport Sales Force The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander Don't Die with the Music in You by Wayne Bennett Gary Vaynerchuk Dr Jenny Brockis Tim Ferris podcast interview with Tony Robbins

Our guest today is Dr Jenny Brockis. Dr Jenny Brockis Dr. Jenny Brockis is the Brain Fitness Doctor. She specialises in brain health and the science of high-performance thinking. Passionate about all things "brain" she inspires her audiences by translating neuroscience into simple practical tools that help people work smarter not harder. A medical practitioner, she has a strong background in health and human behaviour. She loves working with people to help them live well, think better and get more out of their lives. She understands that while intentions may be good, changing behaviours and ways of doing is not always easy! Dr Jenny is also an international speaker and author of three books. When not speaking, researching or writing, she loves to spend time with her family, travel the world and continue to challenge her long-standing fear of heights. You can find Jenny at www.drjennybrockis.com and if you buy a copy of her book from her site, she will sign it. You can connect with Jenny on twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.  In this episode we discuss: changing from being a practising doctor to being a full-time author and speaker what is success? morning routines benefits of meditation what brain fitness is and why it's important how to increase our level of brain fitness challenging your brain and trying new things the feeling of overwhelm the benefits of video games for brain fitness measuring success of brain fitness what managers can do to improve brain health in the workplace the impact of presenteeism on the workforce and the global economy the blurring between work and life the importance of sleep for brain health and having sleep debt the benefits of napping the impact of social media on focusing tips to stay

In this episode we talk to Dr Anita Heiss. Dr Anita Heiss Dr Anita Heiss is the author of non-fiction, historical fiction, commercial women's fiction, poetry, social commentary and travel articles. She is a regular guest at writers' festivals and travels internationally performing her work and lecturing on Indigenous literature. She is a Lifetime Ambassador of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation and a proud member of the Wiradjuri nation of central NSW. She is an Adjunct Professor with Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning, UTS and currently divides her time between writing, public speaking, MCing, and being a 'creative disruptor'. Anita was a finalist in the 2012 Human Rights Awards and the 2013 Australian of the Year Awards. Her most recent novel is Harry's Secret, and she recently relocated to Brisbane to manage the Epic Good Foundation. You can find Anita at www.anitaheiss.com. You can connect with Anita via her blog, twitter @anitaheiss, Instagram @dranitaheiss or Facebook. You can find out more about Anita's September 2016 workshop in Dublin here. In this episode we discussed: being an Australian of the Year Finalist having a very structured approach to the day having an element of health, fun, work and Anita time every day the benefits of a life coach getting started as a writer and releasing her 18th book studying a PhD being strategic as a writer and the process Anita uses to write a book pansters vs plotters tips for budding writers being a member of a Writers' Centre being a "creative disruptor" writing Tiddas and living in Brisbane (and meeting Mel!) meeting people via twitter becoming the manager of the Epic Good Foundation and moving to Brisbane a

In this episode we interview Fiona Redding. Fiona Redding Fiona Redding is the founder of The Happiness Hunter, life and business strategist, mentor, consultant and speaker. She is also co-host of #BusinessAddicts - the podcast.  As an holistic visionary, Fiona's gift is to get to the beating heart of your life purpose and business strategy, to help set your direction and map out the steps you need to take to get you there, whilst empowering you with the strategies, tools and mind-set shifts required to live an abundant, successful and happy life, with passion, joy and meaning.  From the busy corporate world in the UK and Australia, to small and medium business consulting to creating a successful business that is all about social change and has broken all the rules on how businesses should be run. People can see that Fiona is living proof that what she teaches works – that making our physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social fitness our number one priority in life creates success, happiness and abundance in all areas of our life!  The focus is on a concept called Life Integration, as opposed to work-life balance. The Happiness Hunter is built on three core pillars of reciprocity, connection and wellbeing. It is about giving us permission to place our happiness, health and well-being at the top of our priorities in life, to support each other, and to collaborate together to inspire and achieve positive change in the world. It provides walks, a membership community for both on-line and face to face connections, a leadership program connecting passionate and aware business leaders and entrepreneurs globally, the You Can Change Your Life Bootcamp, workshops, retreats, strategic business consulting and business and personal mentoring. In this episode we discussed having a clear direction of how to live your live making mistakes and owning them the benefits of meditation how Annette mediates (and how Mel doesn't and now has homework) most important aspect of meditating mobile phones by the bed deadlines and are they real?

In this episode we interview Carly Jacobs. Carly Jacobs Carly is a blogger, writer and presenter. She's the founder of Smaggle.com - a blog that teaches people how to be the star of their of their own lives. She also teaches blogging workshops through her blog school Little Blog Big and she's one half of two podcast duos - Straight and Curly for life improvement junkies and Sweet Teen Club which is mainly about Sweet Valley High book but also general child of the 80s nostalgia culture. In this episode we discussed Flowers in the Attic, Degrassi and other awesome 80s and 90s books and TV shows what Smaggle means being a star of your own life asking for what you want being a teacher doing a 12 month road trip around the USA camping having a business wife benefits of collaborating meeting people over the internet and hoping no one is a serial killer (!) how Carly met her partner (best meeting story EVER!) practical tips on how to get stuff done the benefit of using timers setting incentives to achieve goals Resources discussed in the show #goscreenfree Straight and Curly podcast Sweet Teen Club Blog post - being a star of your own life The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer The Art of the Ask, TEDtalk by Amanda Palmer Sean Wes Podcast Little Blog Big Veggiemana A Life Less Frantic Asana Timepage

In this episode we interview Chef Dominique Rizzo. Dominique Rizzo Dominique Rizzo is one of Queensland’s leading female chefs who creates purely delicious, healthy and real food recipes that inspire people to make a change for the better while still loving their food. As a Chef, author and presenter, Dominique’s aim is to inspire people to cook with fresh, seasonal and local produce. Through her innovative recipes and a healthy attitude her mission is to improve general wellbeing, build confidence in the kitchen, inspire creative cooking and bring vitality onto peoples plates. Dominique’s life and work centres around her philosophy "Through the sharing of food we share life and one is never lonely or hungry." Dominique’s passion for all things purely food, coming together, connecting and sharing led her into her new venture Putia: Pure Food Kitchen, School and Pantry which opened in October 2014 on Brisbane's north side. Dominique is also the author of “My Taste of Sicily” which showcases a beautiful collection of delicious family friendly recipes highlighting her passion for fresh healthy cooking and her Sicilian heritage. She also runs a series of “Pure Food, Wine and Cooking Tours”, taking small groups of people on an amazing cooking, eating and cultural experience through Southern Italy, Sicily and surrounding Islands. You can find Dominique at Chef Dominique Rizzo, Pure Food and Wine Tours and at Putia Pure Food Kitchen. You can follow Dominique on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can follow Pure Food and Wine Tours on Facebook and Instagram. You can follow Putia Pure Food Kitchen on Facebook and Instagram. In this episode we discussed

In this episode we interview Loren Bartley, social media strategist. Loren Bartley Loren is a business addict, a social media strategist, speaker, trainer, podcaster, blogger, early adopter, self-confessed geek, on-and-off again fitness addict and mother of three. She helps empower business owners to use social media in conjunction with lifecycle marketing automation. Loren's products and services include online training programs, presentations, workshops and one-on-one coaching. She is the creator of three online training programs: Social Media Success, Facebook Business Success and Linked Business Success and most recently started a Podcast called Business Addicts with Fiona Redding. You can find Loren at Impactiv8 and at Business Addicts. You can follow Loren on twitter and Facebook. In this episode we discuss: time saving tips for a sleep in time wasting habits our total love of ironing and housework (or, you know, not) living by the calendar to block time focusing on, and prioritising, health automating her business and the tools she uses using alarms the importance of moving frequently during the day getting "unstuck" transitioning from sports management to social media strategist what makes a business addict? setting goals for the year deadlines - and planning for deadlines goals for the next 12 months vision vs goals Resources discussed in the show Infusionsoft Xero Zapier Appointment Core Calendly Asana The One Thing by Gary Keller

In this episode we interview Jo Whitton, aka Quirky Jo. Jo Whitton Jo Whitton writes a very popular food blog called Quirky Cooking. She also has a cookbook of the same name, podcast called 'A Quirky Journey', over 222,000 followers on Facebook, runs three Facebook chat groups, homeschool her four kids, travels and speaks at wellness seminars and cooking seminars, is trying to organise some Quirky Cooking retreats, teaches cooking classes, is developing an online program and writing a second book with a friend, and cooks everything from scratch as her family is on the GAPS diet. [I'm exhausted just typing that!] Her life has always been pretty crazy, and her motto is 'Life is like a great big canvas, throw as much paint on it as you can.' (Danny Kaye) ;) You can find Jo at Quirky Cooking and on her podcast A Quirky Journey. You can follow Jo on Instagram, twitter and Facebook. Jo's Facebook groups are Quirky Cooking and Quirky GAPS. In this episode we discuss being “creatively messy” Jo’s morning routine and how it has changed homeschooling how Jo uses Trello for keeping lists Jo's food philosophy and how it developed why she eats the way she does tips for making changes to your diet eating a full meal for breakfast what the GAPS diet is and why Jo is following it tips to improve your gut health the impact of food on children's behaviour Jo's new gut health program using timers to manage time Resources discussed in the show  Trello Changing Habits Changing Lives by Cyndi O'Meara GAPS diet (and an

In this episode we interview Samantha Ford. Samantha Ford Samantha Ford has over 15 years’ local and international experience in crisis, emergency and business continuity management working with government, banking, human services, health and industrial sectors. She works with a range of clients to develop; Incident Management Team and crisis communications capabilities; prepare emergency plans; and develop and facilitate training. Samantha runs desktop and hypothetical activities; and designs and facilitates complex functional exercises for government and corporate clients (in other words she gets to play lots of war games)! Samantha had her own successful consulting practice Adarna Consulting Pty Ltd for 5 years. She has worked with organisations such as Commonwealth Bank and Rio Tinto, Australian Maritime Safety Authority, NSW Art Gallery, NSW Public Works, Icon Water and NSW and ACT Health delivering projects and exercises in crisis communications, incident management and business continuity. She has led international aid, emergency management response and recovery initiatives, and her experience includes 5 years in the NSW State Emergency Management Committee Secretariat where she had significant emergency planning and operational responsibilities. Samantha holds a Bachelor of Science (Applied Psychology) and a Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management. In 2014, Samantha joined Tigertail Australia, a boutique consulting firm that specialises in risk, crisis, emergency and security management. She works with organisations to make them more resilient and better able to operate during emergencies, crises and disasters. You can find Samantha at www.tigertail.com.au.    You can connect with Samantha via LinkedIn. In this episode we discuss complex functional exercises - what they are and how they help companies prepare for a crisis preparing for an emergency managing reputations in a crisis tips to help small business owners prepare for an emergency or crisis how to identify risks to your business preparing for the worst in your business - creating a "death book" having a supportive community to help you through a crisis preparing for a natural disaster - flood, bushfire, cyclone wh

Warwick Merry is a bit of a slasher – professional speaker slash MC slash author slash podcaster slash coach slash poodle dad. Warwick is also the founder of Get More, an organisation dedicated to igniting an inexhaustible passion for life in people. Warwick lives his life based on choices, not on “shoulds”. A few years ago he made the choice to turn his own life around, from working long hours in corporate Australia and failing to take care of his health to building a successful business working fewer hours and focusing on his health to lose over twenty kilos in the process. You can find Warwick at www.warwickmerry.com You can connect with Warwick on twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Find out more about Warwick’s Get Ready For Success in 2016 Workshop. In this episode we discuss falling into a routine using your phone while on the loo (!) having healthy boundaries when you work for yourself planning out the year getting in the right head space for planning managing phone notifications challenges of working from home managing the “pick your brain” requests the importance of mentoring for accountability and getting stuff done resources to help get stuff done letting your diary run the day and not your inbox 5 D’s to manage your email tips to get the most out of your next 100 days why it is important to celebrate success defining what success is to you benefits of singing in a choir – and JOSH GROBAN! Warwick’s book, Get More Inspiration, which is designed NOT to read (!) Resources discussed on the show Get More Speaking Success Blab Professional Speakers Australia Unroll.me

In this episode we talk to co-dependency recovery coach, Roslyn Saunders. Roslyn Saunders Born in New Zealand, Roslyn is a mother of four adult children.  An entrepreneur from her teenage years, she has owned and operated several successful businesses and continues to maintain commercial interests from her Australian base in Brisbane. Roslyn’s personal and professional experiences have qualified her for an ‘MBA in life’.  Through her own journey of addressing co-dependence - the addiction that screams the loudest, is heard the least, and undiagnosed in the medical world’ – she has made it her mission to empower people to do the same. Ros has a very keen interest in educating people to make better choices in the area of toxic chemicals, in the area of personal and healthcare., This culminates in a healthier person, families and planet. Combining the lessons of her personal experience, neuro linguistic programming (NLP) practitioner certification, and diploma in counselling, she has emerged with a unique program that informs and educates others as they navigate their own personal journeys to lead more balanced and fulfilled lives. You can find Roslyn at www.roslynsaunders.com.au. You can connect with Roslyn on Facebook. In this episode we discuss what co-dependency is Ros's personal story of addiction and co-dependency overcoming co-dependency raising children when you are co-dependent the first steps to take to overcome co-dependency what to look for in a co-dependency coach how to know if you are co-dependent areas that are more prone to co-dependency personal accountability and co-dependency Resources discussed in the show Maryanne Williamson Co-dependent No More by Melody Beattie

In this episode we talk to Lillian Reekie. Lillian Reekie Lillian is a highly sought after speaker, author of six books, a qualified teacher and mother of two adult sons. She is passionate about equipping parents with tools and strategies to help them parent their challenging children for happy, healthy and loving relationships. Over the past ten years Lillian and her husband Andrew have conducted hundreds of seminars and workshops to thousands of people, parents, carers and teachers across Australia. As well as being a parenting strategist, Lillian is also currently creating a global travel business. You can find Lillian at The Parenting Strategist.  You can follow Lillian on Facebook.  In this episode we discuss how and why Lillian became a parenting strategist a five-step process for how parent happy, healthy and co-operative children the impact of food and diet on children's health being friends with your children  revolting children the most difficult ages of children to parent tips to help keep your kids focused dealing with blended families, particularly when there are different parenting strategies embracing greatness the impact of toxicity and stress on children teaching our kids how to communicate the law of attraction being positive being a travelpreneur  

In this episode we talk to Alexx Stuart, founder of Low Tox Life. Alexx Stuart Alexx Stuart is the founder of the Low Tox Life. She is a concerned citizen, good motivator, speaker and change maker. Mostly Alexx is passionate about educating people about what goes ON and IN us and how to live a life that helps us be our best selves. Alexx also runs online courses on Your Low Tox Life and Real Food Rockstars.  You can find Alexx at www.alexxstuart.com. You can connect with Alexx on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and twitter. In this episode we discuss not getting everything done and being OK with that keeping your eye on the big picture outsourcing the housework – and other things being open to the daily routine not going according to plan the importance of reading Alexx’s Low Tox Life program and how it came about how Alexx developed her first Low Tox Life course in 3 WEEKS! (that is insane Alexx!!) Alexx’s fact finding trip to New York and the United Kingdom living your best life buying organics and supporting local asking questions before buying what prompted Alexx to ditch toxins and start her low tox life making one change at a time living with the strength of your convictions the physical benefits of removing toxins and slowing down three quick steps everyone can do today to start their low tox life when you’re doing what you want to do, it’s far easier to get stuff done Resources discussed in the show Toxic Baby TED Talk Nourished Life Young Living oils Black Chicken deodorant Everyman

Helen Crozier is a Technology Coach, Evernote Business Certified Consultant and the Founder of Keyboard Karma. Helen uses her 25 years of technology and productivity experience to select the best possible tools with tips on how to use the most important features. Keyboard Karma specialises in workflow and information management workshops and online consulting for a range of industries and companies of all sizes; and is currently launching a series of innovative interactive software guides.  Helen writes a blog and newsletter focusing on personal productivity and digital wellbeing. Her main focus is how to master technology so that we have time left for relationships, creativity and good health. Helen is currently one of the first Australians to be certified as an Evernote business consultant, holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in business administration, has more than 10,000 followers on Twitter and prides herself on being way more digital-savvy than her adult children. Helen lives with her family in one of Sydney's most picturesque coastal suburbs on the northern beaches and wouldn't swap her life for anything. You can find Helen at www.helencrozier.com. You can connect with Helen on twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. In this episode we discuss reading in the morning creating "zones" for the day for blocking out time to get stuff done how much we are exposed to food and how much life can revolve around it setting up your day so you reclaim your agenda managing a daily to do list and choosing the most important things to do workflow and information management how to use Evernote effectively the difference between the free and premium versions of Evernote using hashtags in Evernote using Evernote offline using Evernote when travelling top things to d

Darren Rowse is one of Australia’s top bloggers, as well as author, speaker and podcaster. In 2002 Darren stumbled upon an article about blogging and it changed his life. Today he earns a full time living from blogging at his two blogs, Digital Photography School and ProBlogger, where he blogs multiple times a week. For the last six years Darren has run an annual ProBlogger Training Event, this year attended by over 700 very excited bloggers (including us!). Darren has also authored a number of books and ebooks, is a sought after conference speaker and podcast guest and earlier this year he launched his own ProBlogger Podcast. You can find Darren at Problogger and Digital Photography School.  You can connect with Darren at Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  In this episode we discuss what its like to have 5 million (!!!) views a month on your blog Darren's daily rituals establishing a template for the week and scheduling your priorities maintaining focus as a dad - so that family takes priority setting up signals when you work from home, so your family knows when you are working and when you are happy for interruption separation from home and work when you work from home how Darren started blogging Darren's favourite social media platform/s using Periscope why Darren started podcasting and what he loves about it what Darren loved most about 2015 ProBlogger event seven steps to better use your time outsourcing staying focused and getting stuff done when you work from home favourite apps the importance of physical and mental health to blogging Resources discussed in the show Rescue Time app Myers Briggs Periscope Blab

In this episode we interview Valerie Khoo. Valerie Khoo Valerie Khoo is CEO of the Australian Writers' Centre, the country's leading centre for writing courses. Over the past 10 years, more than 26,000 students have graduated from courses at the centre. Graduates score book deals, become freelance writers for magazines and enhance their writing skills so they get promotions at work. Valerie is also a journalist, small business commentator and podcaster. She is author of the bestselling book "Power Stories: The 8 Stories You MUST Tell to Build an Epic Business" and is co-host of the popular podcasts "So you want to be a writer" and "So you want to be a photographer". Valerie also mentors business owners in writing business books and runs courses in storytelling for businesses. You can find Valerie at the Australian Writers' Centre or her personal website, ValerieKhoo.com. You can connect with Valerie on Facebook, Instagram and twitter. In this episode we discuss writing morning pages every day to help unlock your creativity founding the Australian Writers' Centre and celebrating ten years starting life as an accountant and why Valerie founded a writers' centre a love of writing tips for people who want to start a business staying focused so you can achieve your dreams self-publishing vs traditional publishing - and why it's different for fiction and non-fiction books pitching your book over twitter do you really need an agent? using deadlines to stay focused the benefit of rewards changing locations to work - and how this can increase your focus overcoming writer's block coming up with content ideas the benefits of outsourcing why Valerie loves her Mastermind group the difference between a mentor, a coach and a Mastermind group clearing clutter - mental, physical, emotional Resources discussed in the show The Artists' Way by Julia Camero

In today's episode we interview Spencer Howson. Spencer presents the breakfast show on ABC612, the local ABC radio station in Brisbane, Australia. He’s been with the ABC since 1993, working in Rockhampton and Brisbane. He’s broadcast from ABC studios and remote locations all over Queensland and has a particular fondness for the outback. He also has a passion for the next generation of radio broadcasters, talent-spotting in university journalism classes and welcoming as interns in his team. The 612 ABC Brisbane breakfast program is currently #1 in Brisbane (he’s been #1 in forty surveys since first achieving top spot at the end of 2006). You can listen to Spencer on ABC612 Brisbane or online. You can follow Spencer on twitter, Facebook and Instagram. In this episode we discuss: breakfast radio and getting up at 3.30am every day Spencer's daily routine - with a lot of focus on when he eats! the ratings and being #1 in forty surveys the "glamorous" side of radio finding stories for his breakfast radio show reading hard copy newspapers vs online what Spencer loves about working for the ABC what Spencer loves most about working in radio what Spencer thinks about the latest James Bond theme song how do you conceptualise one million - and the bread tag story Spencer's favourite guests - and who he would love to interview one day winning the number one breakfast spot in forty surveys - and what it's like when he doesn't the daily post-show chat to discuss the good and bad of the show and how it can be improved on becoming an Australian citizen and Spencer's new Aussie nicknames being an umbraphile and witnessing eclipses compartmentalising vs multi-tasking has twitter jumped the shark? Resources discussed in the show Hyperlapse app - instagram ABC online BBC

In this episode we interview Caroline (Caz) Makepeace. We had a few sound quality issues in the episode, with less than fabulous internet connections. Please bear with us! Caroline Makepeace Caroline (Caz) Makepeace wants to live in a world where people fearlessly follow their heart to embrace travel more. She's the co-founder of ytravelblog.com, one of the world’s biggest travel blogs and has been featured by notable brands such as Virgin Australia, Expedia and Lonely Planet. In 2014 Caz and her husband Craig were invited to attend the first travel summit at the White House as top digital travel influencers. When not travelling and writing about it, you can find Caz swinging in a beach hammock at sunset to the tunes of Jack Johnson, or buying another crystal to meditate with at a local market. You can find Caz at www.ytravelblog.com. You can follow Caz on Facebook, twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. In this episode we discuss: Caz and Craig’s visit to the White House How they fit everything into their day Layering vs multitasking Caz’s morning routine and why meditation is important to her Caz and Craig’s 18 month road trip around Australia Travelling and running an online business with dodgy internet connections Distance education A love of writing and blogging How Y Travel Blog started Keeping on top of everything blogging entails – social media, SEO, managing email, writing content Making money from blogging Tools to save time Tips for working with brands Business failures Saving money so you can travel more Morning rituals Caz’s top tip to get stuff done. Resources discussed in the show: Dr Wayne Dyer Marianne Williamson World Tourism Forum, Istanbul, February 2016 Tailwind app