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Each week, Master Connector Sarah Maxwell sits down with incredible people and extracts the stories of their lives. Using her Neuro-psychology background, she delves into the DREAMS they had as a child and then weaves them back to the present moment. Who have they become? How have the dreams they had for their life realised themselves? How have they overcome challenges? What matters to them most NOW?These conversations are gripping and transformative, for both host and listener. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
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Rebecca Klodinskyʼs entrepreneurial journey defies conventional expectations at every turn. From her early decision to forego typical teenage celebrations in favor of investment purchases to building a swimwear empire that caught the attention of the Kardashians, her story exemplifies what happens when unwavering determination meets strategic vision. What makes Rebecca truly remarkable isn't just her business acumen—it's her ability to maintain that drive while navigating life's complexities...
What drives someone to walk away from a secure academic position to tackle one of the world's most overlooked humanitarian challenges? For Dr. Anh Tran, the answer lies in her remarkable journey—from being conceived in a Vietnamese refugee camp to becoming a humanitarian engineer transforming lives through clean cooking technology. The daughter of Vietnamese refugees who arrived in Australia with nothing but the clothes on their backs, Dr. Tran carries a profound sense of purpose. Her grandm...
Sam Miklos takes us through her journey from occupational therapist to CEO of Cornerstone Medical Recruitment, Australia's leading healthcare recruitment agency, revealing how following your curiosity can lead to remarkable career success. She shares her experience building a multi-million dollar business from home while balancing motherhood and overcoming challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. • Career transition from occupational therapy to recruitment after discovering her passion while...
Ever wondered how understanding your hormones could change your life? Meet Dr. Nancy Momoff, a passionate Brisbane-based GP who turned her personal experiences with perimenopause into a mission to transform women's health. In our conversation, Dr. Momoff reveals how addressing hormonal imbalances offers a new perspective on treating symptoms often misattributed to stress. Her journey has led to the creation of a dedicated online resource that empowers women with up-to-date information on horm...
Trudy McGowan, Australia's 007, shares her incredible journey from a classroom teacher to a pivotal figure in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Her career trajectory is nothing short of extraordinary, with high-stakes consular missions that have tested her courage and resilience. From appearing on Channel 9's "The Embassy" to managing crisis evacuations during global emergencies like the Lebanon blast and the fall of Afghan national security forces, Trudy's story is an inspi...
Listen in as host Sarah Maxwell sits down with Australian of the Year Juliette Wright, the innovative mind behind GIVIT. Her story is one of vision and resilience, as she tackled the challenge of bridging the gap between well-intentioned donors and the real needs of charities in Australia. From her early days writing updates to family in Ireland to the creation of a platform that made a tangible difference during the Queensland floods, Juliet's path is a testament to the power of persistence...
Today, we continue the conversation with John, an experienced investigator with the Queensland Police for the past 11 years. But his past definitely would not have dictated his future when he became one of few to go undercover – for 3 years! Born in the Philippines, he felt like he was “dragged from home to home” when his mother left and he never heard the words “I love you” echoed from anyone’s lips – ever! He landed in the home of his seriously abusive Auntie, who he still gets chill...
We are excited to give you a glimpse of real Super Couples taking part in my new book "PressPlay" from my website as of March 14th!! This week's couple Binny & Randi took on the final of the book: Chapter 12's "Get Jiggy With It". Find out how they went! Intro: Piecing tonight’s game together is a childhood joy of mine. “Get Jiggy With It” was the brainchild of the simple and connective pastime between my Mom and I. We did hundreds of puzzles together and affixed them on our walls...
We are excited to give you a glimpse of real Super Couples taking part in my new book "PressPlay" (available for purchase March 2023). This week's couple Aleisha & Hayden took on Chapter 7 called "Vision Boards Brought to Life" Find out how they went! Intro: I have the pleasure this afternoon of speaking with a couple that I have tracked into the stunning hills of New Zealand in order to get their experience of playing Chapter 7 of my book “Vision Boarding Your Common Dreams”. Th...
We are excited to give you a glimpse of real Super Couples taking part in my new book "PressPlay" (available for purchase February 2023). This week's couple Emma & Pete took on Chapter 8 called "Vows Brought to Life" Find out how they went! Intro: This game is near and dear to my heart. I will never forget sitting down to compose my vows 15yrs ago and feeling the enormity of that promise and commitment. Bc we weren’t using pre-designed vows, I found the whole experience eve...
We are excited to give you a glimpse of real Super Couples taking part in my new book "PressPlay" (available February 2023). Come along for the ride as this week's couple Sarah & Sange not only take on their newborn but were bold enough to experiment with Chapter 11: "Couple ZZZs". Find out how they went! Intro: "Get comfortable for our dooooozy conversation today with the book chapter that promises to put you to sleep: COUPLE ZZZs!! Did you know that your “alert” en...
Today, we continue the conversation with the first and only female CEO in Australia’s steel distribution industry. Cecily McGuckin initially built her career in retail development construction, never really seeing the family business that her Dad had run for over 25 years as an option. Working for Suncorp and Mirvac before having her three kids, she eventually joined her father a decade ago at Queensland Sheet and Steel. She has scaled her fathers “hand shake deal business” into a formi...
Today, we continue the conversation with Managing Director of the most-visited, privately-owned attraction in Australia: Scenic World. Anthea Hammon is 3rd generation Hammon family to take control of the World-Heritage-Listed Blue Mountains attraction, which has seen her navigate some tumultuous terrain these past 2yrs with devastating bush fires for months – only to be followed up with a pandemic that has crippled the entire “attractions” industry. With a strong focus on family s...
Today, we continue the conversation with a man who is full of SHIT! Don’t get mad at me Mom for swearing, Mark Balla is actually the “Toilet Warrior” and has been advocating and changing the story about sanitation worldwide. In 2013, he founded the not-for-profit “We can’t wait”. He then joined forces with Rotary and began using his business connections to Mumbai to change the reality for girls in that region and then the country as a whole. Did you know that of the 1.4M sc...
Today, we continue the conversation with a retired army Major turned leadership strategist and keynote speaker. Matina Jewell joined the army at only age 17 where she earned nine military service & war medals before medically retiring in the crossfire of the Lebanon War – where she was actually stationed nearby on a peacekeeping mission for the UN. Her stories will astound you but mostly bc she actually lived to tell the tales. From fast-ropping out of helicopters to making de...
Today, we continue the conversation with a “spice evangelist”. Not only does Melbourne-based Liz Edgecombe help people taste cuisines from around the world but her company “The Spice People” manufactures over 750,000 packets of spice each year With over 24yrs of business experience, Liz initially worked her spices as a side hustle until she found herself a divorced single mother with a rocket of intent firmly lit beneath her. So, she got to work…with a clear intention to increase busin...
Today, we continue the conversation with the CEO and Co-founder of FlatWorld Integration: a Deep-Tech firm leading the way with industrial-grade data-sharing platform for the digital economy. Her and her husband powered through more than 12yrs of R&D to have this company come to the marketplace and so you get the sense of her stamina and determination evidenced by what it took for FlatWorld to be out in the world. Kim Chandler McDonald was born in the UK, grew up in Bermuda & Ba...
Today, we continue the conversation with the award winning founder of Miracle Babies Foundation. Learning how to run a charity from scratch when she had 3 premature babies, Melinda Cruz began local, then brought the foundation national and now global. She has raised more than $10M since the foundations inception in 2005 to improve the lives of thousands of preterm and sick babies & families. Inducted into the Busines Women’s Hall of Fame, she was also voted NSW Women of the Year – P...
Today, we continue the conversation with a man who was awarded the equivalent of the Nobel Prize for Engineering. Professor James Trevelyan from Perth is well known for his pioneering research on Sheep Shearing Robots from 1975-1993 at the U of Western Australia – where he was awarded many international engineering and robotic awards. He then moved into the research of Landmine Clearing Methods where he made a big impact in countries like Afghanistan, Cambodia, the Balkans, and many Africa co...
Today, we continue the conversation with a warrior. Guylaine Dumont is considered the best volleyball player in Canadian history and yet, that doesn’t even begin to tell the tale... Growing up in a small town in the Province of Quebec, her early years were filled with a father who beat her mother, and 3 sisters trying to rally together to survive it all. At only age 13, Guylaine was moved out of home to begin playing sport full-time. This was right around the time tha...
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