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Built in the Bush is a heartfelt and inspiring podcast that celebrates resilience, adaptability, and success stories shaped by life in regional Australia. Hosted by Tanya Atkinson, the podcast explores the unique journeys of individuals who have built the careers and businesses of their dreams and how their experiences growing up in the bush prepared them for it.
Each episode dives deep into candid conversations with guests from diverse industries, uncovering their most successful failures and other challenges that were pivotal in redefining their paths. From tales of perseverance and career breakthroughs to reflections on family, mental health, and the importance of community, Built in the Bush offers listeners valuable insights and uplifting stories about finding purpose and thriving against the odds.
You don't have to have grown up in the bush, to be inspired by the authentic and personal stories from those that are living their dreams.
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Tell Us Your Thoughts About The Episode Episode Summary: What does it really mean to be a man today—especially when you’re Built in the Bush? In this episode, I sit down with Lachlan Stuart, speaker, coach and founder of @themanthatcanproject, for a raw, honest conversation on the evolving identity of modern masculinity. From hitting rock bottom to building one of Australia's leading movements for men’s wellbeing, Lachlan’s story is one that will challenge, inspire, and shift the way you thi...
Tell Us Your Thoughts About The Episode 🎙️ Ben Law – Slaying Dragons & Planning With Purpose from the Bush What does growing up in rural Australia teach you about leadership, legacy, and planning with purpose? In this episode, host Tanya Atkinson sits down with Ben Law—Strategic Coach, CEO of Agricoach, and founder of the High Performing Families Accelerator. Ben shares how the bush shaped his thinking and the lessons that now guide his work with proactive, family-focused farming families...
Tell Us Your Thoughts About The Episode 📍 Episode Description: In this episode of Built In The Bush, we welcome globally respected behavioural scientist, master negotiator, and communication strategist Allan Parker OAM, for an unmissable conversation on what it takes to build sustainable, successful family businesses — without losing your mind or your relationships. With a career that spans over 30 countries, boardrooms of the United Nations, OECD and Microsoft, and grassroots con...
Tell Us Your Thoughts About The Episode Tune in for part two, with Geoff Pike, to learn how things unfolded in the town of Thargomindah, during and after this devastating flood. Hard to believe that right now in Australia there is a township living in caravans and tents, hoping the country doesn't forget about them and the long road ahead to rebuild. This little community epitomises what it is to be Australian and how just turning up for your mates, is sometimes all the hope you n...
Tell Us Your Thoughts About The Episode Tune in to listen to Geoff Pike - Ago Vires, Thargomindah. Hear how they prepared & adapted to a dynamic event that resulted in the biggest flood Thargomindah has every seen. Hear how an isolated community banded together and harnessed their collective ingenuity & resilience, to buy their town 3 more days and ultimately divert the worst case scenario as the SWQ flood unfolded for them in Thargomindah
Tell Us Your Thoughts About The Episode Tune in as we catch up with Kris Jennings to find all that's happened since last week, and find out where they're trucks and donations are heading to this week.
Tell Us Your Thoughts About The Episode Hear from the CEO of Rural Aid, John Warlters about what their involvement is in this disaster. How it all began, how much they've raised, where they support best AND his response to some of the questions that have been made in the media.
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Tell Us Your Thoughts About The Episode Imagine getting double your ANNUAL rainfall in a matter of 5-6 days. That's what happened in Quilpie. With annual rainfall of only 12 Inches, they received 24 (& more) in places. If you live in Brisbane, the annual rainfall is 46 Inches (1.1 Metres of water), imagine getting 2.2 Metres of rain in 5-6 days? That's approx how much rain they had to cause the 1974 City Flood but they had warning & notice. How is it in 2025 we've go...
Tell Us Your Thoughts About The Episode Episode Synopsis: In this heartfelt special edition of Built in the Bush, host Tanya returns to her hometown of Quilpie, a resilient rural community in Western Queensland, now grappling with the aftermath of unprecedented floods. She is joined by Quilpie Mayor Ben Hall, who shares raw insights from the ground—on how the disaster is impacting locals, the recovery efforts underway, and most importantly, how Australians can offer meaningful help. Ben unpa...
Tell Us Your Thoughts About The Episode In this deeply moving and powerful episode, host Tanya Atkinson sits down with Keiron Lander—former professional rugby league player turned community leader and changemaker. From his energetic childhood in Quilpie to captaining the Ipswich Jets and leading Indigenous employment initiatives, Keiron’s story is a testament to resilience, community, and purpose. He opens up about the challenges of growing up in foster care, navigating professional sport, hi...
Tell Us Your Thoughts About The Episode 🎙️ Podcast: Built in the Bush 🕒 Duration: 71 minutes 👤 Host: Tanya Atkinson, Executive Coach & Growth Facilitator 🎤 Guest: Julia Spicer, Regional Business Leader & Advocate 🎧 Episode Summary: What does it take to build a thriving career in regional Australia? In this inspiring episode, Julia Spicer shares her unexpected journey from growing up on a sheep and cattle farm near Roma to becoming a leading voice in regional economic development and b...
Tell Us Your Thoughts About The Episode In this episode of Built in the Bush, host Tanya Atkinson sits down with Jess Galvin, founder of JG Audit and Assurance, to discuss her bold leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship in rural Australia. Jess shares how her upbringing on a Stanthorpe farm instilled resilience and a strong work ethic, which ultimately shaped her approach to business. From unexpectedly discovering her passion for auditing to the burnout that led her to quit a 15-year ca...
Tell Us Your Thoughts About The Episode In this inspiring episode of Built in the Bush, host Tanya Atkinson speaks with Glen Young, General Manager of PBR Australia, about his incredible journey from a small-town Queensland boy with big dreams to a key figure in the world of professional bull riding. Glen shares his experiences growing up in Ayr, discovering his passion for rodeo and the cowboy way, and how his time abroad shaped his career and personal philosophy. Through tales of hard work,...
Tell Us Your Thoughts About The Episode In this candid 57-minute episode, Michael Atkinson, a prominent sports broadcaster for Stan Sport and Channel 9, shares his unconventional journey from a rural upbringing in Quilpie, Queensland, to becoming a leading voice in rugby media. Joined by his sister, Michael opens up about his path of persistence, resilience, and adaptability. From early career setbacks to pivotal mentors and defining opportunities, Michael reflects on lessons learned growing ...
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