Let's Talk, Melbourne

With Demi Moore winning her first Golden Globe best actress in a Musical or Comedy for The Substance and delivering the best speech of the night, this movie has generated memes, raves, pans, walk outs since it's debut at Canne last year. I sat down with fellow Melbournian Alice to do a deep dive into the movie and Moores terrific performance. I hope you enjoy this episode. As always, please share your feedback and subscribe to our channel.

Lara Bourguignon is an industry veteran having essayed various leadership roles within the Banking and Superannuation industry in Australia. She drops by the pod to talk about her stellar career, running her own consultancy business and more. It's a pleasure and honour to have her on the pod. I hope you enjoy this episode and please don't forget to subscribe to our channel and follow us on https://www.instagram.com/letstalkmelb/profilecard/?igsh=aGh4b3M2dDBtZTF5

Hayden Dun is a Melbourne based pianist and musician. As an up-coming artist in Melbourne, he talks about the city, the challenges and opportunities for young artists like him and the love Melbourne city has with music, arts and culture. He also does a special music performance on the pod, which you should listen. You can follow Hayden on IG https://www.instagram.com/haydendun?igsh=MWlnMXprZXluOWZ4Zw==

Rob Goddard is a men's coach helping them with life transformation and development. He is also a writer, appeared in music videos and a very popular instgram influencer. He drops by the pod to talk about his journey, his new book, coaching and lots more. He is funny, intelligent and insightful. You can pre order his book and his socials are below. I hope you enjoy this episode. Instagram: @robgoddardofficial Website: https://liftingstones.com.au Book register: https://liftingstones.com.au/book-pre-register

Julian Wright is back on the pod to discuss the ten best movies of 2024. He talks about the movies that impressed him the most and I talk about mine. It's always good to exchange notes with Julian. Did your movies make it to the list? Let's us know.

For this very special episode I've bought four of my favourite film people from across the world to talk movies and discuss the ten best movie performances. This was the best time I've had discussing movies on the podcast, we also play a game of rapid fire. You just don't want to miss. Appearing on the pod are: LEHA (https://x.com/Salandthebadpun?t=zB1ar-7tzdeuFJDoYqfZww&s=09) Manish from Bollywood Drafts (https://x.com/vertigay314?t=5HPcTRMx4O9D5mPYIzBBHg&s=09)https://x.com/silamsiva?t=YS9wqOQZ-Opjr0XCIpgleg&s=09 Silam ( https://x.com/silamsiva?t=YS9wqOQZ-Opjr0XCIpgleg&s=09). I hope you enjoy this episode and please subscribe to our channel and share your comments. We'd love to hear from you.

Catherine Robson currently serves as a group board director and chair of subsidiary entity Equity Trustees Superannuation and various other organizations. She worked previously as a financial adviser and also serves on various other boards in Australia. She drops by the pod to talk about her career, her role as a former columnist for major publications, being a board member, the industry and more. She speaks wisely, movingly and thoughtfully on leadership, industry and various other topical issues. It was a true honor and a pleasure to have her on the podcast. I hope you enjoy this episode. 

I'm really excited to present the Season 3 of the Let's Talk, Melbourne podcast. The season drops on Dec 9 on Spotify, Apple & Amazon Music. You can also watch on our YouTube channel. Our first guest for the season is journalist and broadcaster Nick Hose (https://www.instagram.com/nick.hose?igsh=MXZuYjUzdHZwaDUwbA==) from 7 news Australia. Nick speaks at length on this episode about his journey to becoming a journalist, disaster reporting and the challenges of the media, journalists and crews, covering from disaster zones, his celebrity crushes and the sheer passion and love he has for journalism. Nick, mate, it was a pleasure and honour to have you on the podcast. Keep doing what you're doing. We as a country and as a society are richer and more informed because of journalists like you. Shine on. And to our listeners, if you've not, please subscribe to our channel on Spoitfy and YouTube to enable us to bring better content for you - our listeners. https://www.instagram.com/letstalkmelb/profilecard/?igsh=aGh4b3M2dDBtZTF5

This week on the pod we've a guest who is from the inner circles of Melbourne and an industry veteran from the Melbourne Superannuation and Finance industry, David Warren, Dave drops by the pod to talk about his journey, being a single father and when asked who he would save from one of his two mates from a burning building, which friend mate the cut - well - you've to watch the full episode to find out.

Andrew Godfrey is an industry veteran who has lead and transformed great financial companies in Australia. A well liked and respected leader, he is also an advocate for his people and both inspirational and aspirational. He talks about leadership, leaving legacies and the challenges of the superannuation industry on the pod. It's a fascinating and rewarding conversation.

Ridhima Khanna is an Indian Australian influencer from Melbourne who is a fashion and lifestyle specialist. She is also an entrepreneur and philanthropist. She drops by the pod to talk about trolls, her brand, balancing family and influencing and her different initiatives for the Indian community to Melbourne.

Jayde Walker is the Director of Business Development at Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. She drops by the pod to talk about arts, culture, MSO and its vital role in the fabric of the city. Melbourne is a cultural hub for musicians and artists and we spoke about all things arts, was fun and informative pod episode.

Kris studied architecture and currently works in property and real estate. He served as a Board member for the Victorian Pride center. He talks about the Pride center, its relevance and resonance for the city and the LGBTQI+ community and his personal journey on the podcast.

Dickie is the Aussie Hype man for the Australian Startup Ecosystem and the Head of Partnerships & New Markets @ The Startup Network. On the podcast he talks about his passion on breaking down international borders to innovate. Start ups, capital raising, pitch meeting with investors and the importance of delusion.

Simon Kuestenmacher is the Co-Founder & Director at The Demographics Group. He is a demographer and columnist of the Stats Guy. Simon has his pulse on business trends, changing demographics and the dynamics of the Australian Business landscape. He drops by the pod to talk about what Australian demographics, economy and drugs.

Nic McWilliams a Melbourne fitness treasure, a personal trainer and gym owner he helps people with their fitness goals. He drops by the pod to talk about his fitness journey, his entrepreneurial ventures, and being opening his own gym and more.

Davey Rooney is a cosmetic scientist and founder of the @boringwithoutyou_ skin products. He drops by the pod to talk about skin care, slugging, how he started his business and answers many fun questions along the way.He is a great person and an awesome guest. You can watch his full interview on YouTube and listen on Spotify on Let's Talk, Melbourne podcast.

Ben Ashton is an investments analyst who drops by the pod to talk about the raising interest rates, ethical investing and green washing, being a young dad and studying and of course Marvin Gaye and mojito's. This is our Season 1 Finale and we've saved the best for last.

Daniel Markworth is a Fitness expert and a Personal trainer who helps people with health and body development. He drops by the pod to talk about nutrition, guy bros, insta bros and the importance of physical and mental well-being.

Shikha is a cool gal, that's all I've to say. She drops by the pod to talk about the thriving Melbourne fashion scene and our Melbourne city's love for black.