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Talking From Scratch is a weekly podcast, that gives the microphone to some of the most interesting and authentic people, living on the front lines of Business, Psychology, Sport and Media. We look at their decision making and what drives them on their chosen path, social capital, life lessons, and the struggles that helped them get there. Informative, funny, and explorative... nothings off the table, from AI to Excellence, Society and the Human Mind.
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Joseph Healy is the Co-Founder of Judo Bank, and held the position of CEO, from 2016 - 2024.
This isn't just the story of a career banker, succession, leadership or even winning against the odds. Joseph has become one of the most important figures in banking, finance, entrepreneurialism and business.
We talk loss, life and leadership.
What to do when your investor pulls out, at 1 minute to midnight.
New York, Sydney, London and Hong Kong: almost 100 meetings, around the world, to raise the capital
The dangers of putting in your NET worth to a new business, when you're no spring chicken
How Judo took on the big 4 banks... and won
If you're unhappy with your bank, or think it could be done better: Judo Bank
If you need any Analytics or Data in your Business: EdgeRed
To wear the same t-shirts I wear: TCT
James Edwards - Pet Circle - Special Episode
$1 Billion Dollars, that was the valuation of PetCircle in 2023.
$1 Billion and climbing, I should say.
James Edwards began the business with Mike Frizell in 2011, and never looked back. Sleepless nights, lugging 20kg bags of dog food, riding a bike to work and coding all night... it wasn't glamorous.
This isn't the tale of a martyr though, James is one of the coolest founders on the planet. My intro can't do him (nor PetCircle) justice.
Expect to learn
The effects of sleeping 3 hours per night for a sustained period of time.
Why the start-up world is cool, but they can still neg you, when they can't quite label you.
What to do in Chapter 2 of life.
... and much more.
One of the ways I've been able to become a Top Ranked show so quickly, is by understanding the data behind my audience. For that, I'd like to say all thanks to Edge Red - my analytics heroes.
Chris Baddock might not say this himself, but he's one of the most popular CEO's in Australia. Learn in your 40's & Earn in your 50's... thats the C-Suite way.
He steered 8,000 employees through a pandemic and helped double the share price along the way, which, in case you didn't know is ASX 100 level). We hear why Chris faced a 'Do or Die' decision, when it came to stepping down from the role... a role that he'd strived so hard to achieve.
Connect with Chris
Connect with me: LinkedIn | Insta
Where a T-Shirt like me: Classic Tee
There is also a Data Co. that have helped me become one of the highest new ranking shows in 2024... EdgeRed: so if you want actionable insights: EdgeRed
Jen Bell is the CEO of Zembl.
Raised by a single mother, Jen caught the bus to school alone as a 3 year old (but it was the 70's and times have changed). Despite loss in life, negative attitudes, others expectations, and traumatic events over the years... Jen has never had a victims mindset.
Expect to learn about
Relativity, and how things impact people in different ways
Grief and how loss can shape you, without defining you
The importance of who you are surrounded by
How to respond rather than react
The key steps needed to move forward when the chips are down
Why CEO's shouldn't be brandished as psychopaths
... and much more
Sponsors
True Classic - For the best T-Shirts in the world (probably)
Clif Bar - For the best healthy snack in the world (probably)
Data - If you aren't using Data to drive your business decisions, you need to check out Edge Red
Cat Anderson is an Author, the host of Social Creatures, a former reality TV star, and the Head of International Marketing @ Sprout Social.
She's interviewed some of the biggest names on the planet, from Triple H of the WWE to Billy McFarlane of Fyre Festival Infamy.
Expect to learn about
Game theory, judgement and cancel culture
The dangers of being chronically online
When the 'Reading Recession' will end
How to be sincere, but not serious
Why play is more important than performance
What it means to say 'No' to tempting opportunities, that are good for you-today, but bad for you-tomorrow.
Living with the consequences of your actions
There's no returns-policy on integrity
The BEST book idea, ever
Cat Anderson is a brilliant speaker and inspiration within the social media industry. A self confessed marketing nerd, she’s passionate about bringing innovation, personality and creativity to this conversation and marketing.
Suggestions in the advertising world:
If you want to Eat: eat Clif Bars
If you want Data: Edge Red Analytics
For FinOps: Optimized
Malcom Wanstall is a CTO, advisor, data whisperer and strategist.
If you've ever wondered why you aren't the leader you wished you could be, or have experienced imposter syndrome, or even just wondered why people behave the way they do... then Malcom has a lot of answers.
From personal growth, to mysteries in the world...
Expect to learn
How to choose the right enemy
Why you don’t need to be the smartest person in the room
What it means to try Tit 4 Tat with 10% Kindness
Who Archibald Hill was, and why he can teach us about the limitations of logic
The efficient market hypothesis
If… like the Matrix, we live in a simulation
Sponsors
Check out ConFit Pathways
https://www.clifbar.com/
Joe Kwon is the CEO and Founder of Confit Pathways.
This is the inspirational story of Joe Kwon.
At the age of 21, Joe was sentenced to 13 years in prison for directing a criminal enterprise, but he didn't even wait for his release to begin turning his life around. During his time of incarceration, he was fortunate to meet positive mentors who challenged his perception and taught him the value of education and self-worth.
Fast forward to 2024, and Joe has built one of the most impressive fitness communities, social enterprises, and Not-for-profit organisations in the world.
This is an amazing episode, Joe is a phenomenal story teller, and is the walking definition of lived experience.
Check out ConFit Pathways
Sponsors:
https://www.clifbar.com/
If you haven't heard of Dave Shepherd just yet, you've likely heard of HubSpot, and he was one of the earliest people in the door, of what became a Goliath... except this Goliath didn't lose, and neither did David.
As one of the early pillars of the business, he set out on a two-year journey and stayed for a decade, overseeing an 1,800% increase in share price, and employee growth beyond the metrics.
His content and wise words have provided some of my favourite sources of insight over the past year, and today, we get to run through some of my favourite lessons with him.
Expect to learn about human behaviour, psychology, business, relationships and life, whilst we delve into:
How to be rich, and stay rich
Strategies to survive… and how to get tougher
What happens when you write a letter to your older self
Where you should rip the page, if you have a list of 25 goals
Why we should spend 100 days with our parents in adult life
Whether we can operate from a cleaner energy source as humans
How to avoid regret… and repress memories that don’t serve us
Where unbreakable resilience comes from
Mindset reframing, especially as you get older
Auditing your life, and improving your relationships
Get in touch:
Dave
George
Sponsors:
https://www.clifbar.com/
https://take2nz.org/
Parul Oberoi is a content creator, and influencer on her YouTube channel: ASK Parul. Parul leverages her life experiences and shares practical tips on professional growth, finance, and self development. Her passion is to inspire people to live a well-rounded, balanced & successful life that can be achieved by focusing on those 3 pillars.
Expect to learn
"Productivity Purgatory" and why it's not necessary for balance... when you're searching for more
How to overcome setbacks, trolls and criticism in the content-sphere
What to do with your personal finances
Parul's influence in a male dominated industry and the influence she's had on other women in her field, and much more.
To connect with Parul and learn more about her content, check the links below.
ASK Parul on YouTube
Parul on LinkedIn
Andy Canning is a former detective inspector from the MetPolice in the UK, having spent over two decades in various units in law enforcement.
Growing up in a privileged environment, with a private school education and a social circle more likely to play organised cricket than encounter an organised crime group, it didn't seem like the obvious career choice for Andy, but listen to the impact it made, as he was quickly exposed to a part of society, of which he had little prior knowledge.
Expect to learn
Why no crime is victimless.
How some of the lucky ones got away.
Why the police force can tear apart relationships.
The negative press and effects it has on moral... and much more.
Alex Millar is the CEO of I lead Hudled and Co-Founder of Finance in Tech. Hudled is a SaaS intelligence platform that helps finance teams manage and optimize their software stack. Hudled leverages data science to provide insights into SaaS spending, saving millions of dollars for globally.
Hudled
The world of technology and business has it's fair share of sharks, elephants and monsters, but Heath McNally is the Global Talent Acquisition Manager for a double certified Unicorn - Employment Hero.
For anyone that hasn't been living under a rock, the revolution of AI and ChatGPT, has been making waves in the world of work. Today we discuss what that means for us mere humans, when coming up against the ever capable robots, and Heath's journey from zero to Employment Hero.
* He was never a zero, but it works for the episode.
Expect to learn about:
The changing nature of AI in our working world
What it's like to work for a Unicorn
Why humans aren't all bad.
How to find talent in Nepal.
... and much more.
Erlene is one of the most stoic and yet empathetic individuals that I've met.
Calm, collected, composed and unperturbed, nothing seems to stop her from doing the things she's committed to; whether mentoring in Germany, studying in Amsterdam, working in New York, or taking a hiatus in Byron Bay.
With over 14 years of experience as a COO/Head of Operations, Erlene has led Change, Transformation, and Business Management across global financial hubs, including Amsterdam, New York, and Sydney.
Expect to learn in todays episode:
What it means to stick to your commitments
Whether discipline is in our DNA
Why it's important to say yes
And much more
Michael Mcelroy is a leading head chef that came up through the ranks of Nobu in London, before finding himself on the shores of Sydney.
Looking back on a career in football, he traded in the pitch to peel potatoes as a teenager.
We look at his journey, being a perfectionist, and the difficulty in reaching his aspirations in a culinary career.
We discuss late nights, abuse in the kitchen and unsociable hours.
Resilience and the reason kitchens are so stressful.
Why being a chef leads to high drug use.
What it takes to become successful as a chef.
Why you can't please everyone...
... and of course, much more.
Wassu Music, otherwise known as Weston Butler is a DJ based in NYC with over 10 million streams and a following from Chigago to Shanghai.
Having entered the music scene in his college days, he's come to find commercial success and international recognition in recent years.
In todays episode we talk about finding balance amidst late nights, long flights, and a competitive ecosystem.
How running has become a healthy addiction for both physical and mental health.
What it takes to write that breakthrough hit.
Why there are no shortcuts when you're a perfectionist... and much more!
Links for You
Wassu Music
Wassu Music Insta
Spotify
Jordan Hallpike is a Co-Founder, Entrepreneur and more recently, a Cross Over Agent with William Morris Endeavour (WME),
For those who don't know, WME manage the likes of Christian Bale, Matt Damon and Jake Gyllenhaal, and if you've seen the TV Show, Entourage... you might recognise some of the names associated with JHP.
Jordan has been integral in bridging the gap in the music industry, between some of the biggest artists on the planet and us an audience. Initially spending a decade with Ibiza Rocks on the White Isle, he is now spearheading initiatives with pioneers in the music industry, tackling some of the most important issues we face in society.
Expect to learn Jordan's framework for becoming a free-thinker and his evolving journey... from student nightclub promoter, to successful, conscientious entrepreneur, whilst increasing diversity in sport, and collaborating with the likes of Adidas, Stormzy's 'Merky FC' initiative, and much more.
https://www.merkyfc.com/
Jordan's LinkedIn
Midnight Movement
My Instagram
Diego Palomino is the CEO & Founder of We Are Alive Productions.
We are talk about Diego's mission to bring people together, in an increasingly disconnected world. His commitment to curate unique experiences in the most captivating locations around Australia... a concept that all started with a toxic boss, and missing his family.
Diego is one of the most positive, humble and open people in the production and events industry, and if you want to check out him, or the latest events, you can check the link below:
https://wearealiveproductions.com/
Ray Yee
Ray is an Investor, Advisor & Mentor, that had made his mark from Sweden to Sydney.
Creating a role for yourself, even if it doesn't exist.
When to risk, and how to win.
How a 9-year old invested in the Canadian Bonds Market.
Who became his mentor in midst of a financial crisis.
The newly coined "Ray Effect", & advice from your present-self to the past.
When Ray spotted an opportunity walking through Westfields, where most would spend.
... and much more.
Ray has been a great guest, and someone I hope to have on again in the future. He maintains a fairly stealth-like persona online, but if you're looking for him, LinkedIn & Instagram.
Calvin Dunne is a pilot, having spent over a decade in law enforcement.
A decade into his distinguished career, including his tenure in the riot squad, Calvin switched positions, where he was added into a group chat on WhatsApp... shortly after, a collection of messages between the police were shared to the public via the national newspapers. It was at this point, that Calvin's life turned upside down - he was stood down from active duty, his friends wouldn't speak with him, and he was effectively canceled.
In today's episode, we speak to Calvin about
His struggles with being scapegoated, in
How he dealt with witnessing a murder on his first day in the job.
What happened to his new marriage when he lost his career.
Why he became a commercial pilot, against the odds.
Drew Cross is a MMA fighter & coach, in Sydney.
Drew has taken a difficult path to reach the point he's arrived at today. From humble beginnings, he's experienced more loss than most will ever face. Drew has inspired countless others, to face their mental health issues head on, and continues to promote wellbeing through his retreat 'off the grid' in Australia, whilst continuing his MMA across Asia.
Expect to learn about his journey from the North of England to the Southern Hemisphere, why he built an orphanage in Nepal, how he dealt with the loss of his closest family, and why he finds MMA to be a healthy habit to overcome the odds.
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