Lifestyle Pirates

Have you ever been scared of trying something new? Going outside your comfort zone or putting yourself out there? Ever heard of Dragon Boat Racing? Neither had we. In this episode we catch up with The Sloths Dragon Boat Racer, Andrew Chan as he shares his reason behind getting in the boat, how it took him to wear Green and Gold for his country and the lessons he hopes to teach those around him along the way. https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-chan-ssa%E2%84%A2-f-fin-3413964/https://www.thesloths.comSupport the show

It's safe to say that things change, they evolve and people adapt over time. But do we? On this Episode of Lifestyle Pirates, we explore whether we're really in control when it comes to making purchasing and relationship decisions nowadays or whether we're just exhausted from over messaging and stimulation. UNSW Consumer Behaviour Tutor Margo Hofmann joins us to share her findings........and believe it or not, we can take back control. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mastermason/Support the show

What's your anchor? Where do you find your sense of calm amongst the chaos? For Ronnie, it's in the Boxing ring!At just 23 years of age, Ronnie has a few stories to tell. Currently a Personal Trainer at the EightLimbs gym in Bondi and Boxing Trainer at the Corporate Fighter Fitness Centre, it's safe to say that he's in good shape. We talk to Ronnie about his Amateur Boxing career, Studying Law & Commerce, his brief time in the limelight on Reality TV's Love Island and how this has affected his perception of the world moving forward. Any episode not to be missed. https://www.instagram.com/ronni_krongold1/?hl=enhttps://eightlimbs.com.au/eight-limbs/trainers/Support the show

What does it take to be an Entrepreneur? Experience, grit, determination, failing the list of attributes goes on. We talk to Founder and Managing Director, Tavis Shearer who brings close to 21 years of experience in the wonderful world of recruitment in London, Perth and Melbourne.Now a registered fellow of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) UK, Tavis’s humble beginnings began as a job seeker using a recruitment agency to find his perfect role. From there, he decided recruiting people to fill roles and contracts was something he wanted to be a part of, and well - the rest is history! Fast forward to today, and Tavis has extensive experience in white-collar and blue-collar recruitment, enjoying the ups and downs of running your own business, surviving industry cycles and starting all over again (3 times)!! Based in Melbourne, Tavis founded TRS Resourcing in 2017, which primarily addresses identifying and attracting only the highest talent for the fabrication and mechanical fitting sectors within Australia. Tavis has worked with skilled, industry-leading associates in his mission to provide results-backed complete recruitment services across the globe.https://www.linkedin.com/in/tavis-shearer-frec-21a1105b/https://www.trsresourcing.comhttps://www.instagram.com/travisshearer/?hl=enSupport the show

What happens when you reach the pinnacle of yoursport behind two of the best swimmers of all time? Jason lived in the shadow of greats such as Ian Thorpe and Grant Hackett. Narrowly missing out on his childhood dream, to compete at the Olympics, he left the sport thinking he had never achieved anything...Jason Cram, a dedicated competitive swimmer for 20 years, had an impressive career with numerous accolades under his belt. Working with the world's best coaches, five years on the Australian Swim Team, a Gold Medalist at the Commonwealth Games, World Championships and World Lifesaving Championships.After hanging up the goggles in 2004, Jason entered the workforce looking for a roles to utilise the skills he learnt. Jason has done it all from Gym Instructor, Assistant Shore Excursion Manager & Marketing Manager of the Precision Driving Team.www.Swimly.com.au/jasoncram https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncram/Lifeline Australiahttps://www.lifeline.org.auSupport the show

As a young whipper snapper, at 18 years of age Ross joined Her Majesty’s Royal Marines and spent many years focusing on being the best at what he put his mind to. Be it fitness, tasks, skills and drills or competitions… In this Episode we talk to the host of The Pommy Podcast, Mortgage Broker and Father of 2, Ross Hanrahan.  Following his time in the Royal Marines, we explore how Ross made the move from the UK to Dubai, quickly becoming a high profile personal trainer. Then back to the UK, and finally heading downunder to Sydney, Australia. Ross shares how he learned to put his military practices into people and develop skills for understanding different perspectives and talking to people on a whole new level. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhanrahan/https://youtube.com/@thepommypodcastLifeline Australiahttps://www.lifeline.org.au/Support the show

Chronic pain has a major impact on our ability to embrace life. Its persistent nature, variability and the uncertainty that accompanies many conditions leaves us in limbo.We talk to Shane Brennan, who helps people find a sense of calm from which to face up to life's biggest challenges in a healthy and effective way.Shane shares his own personal journey about how he found meditation and breathwork and not quite what you think. Our Co Hosts even open up about their experiences with Meditation and Breathwork and the impact that it has in their day to day lives. https://trysofter.life/about/Support the show

Fellow Podcast host (Love Uncensored), dating and relationship coach Nicole, specialises in helping people navigate the complex world of modern love and dating as well as attract and maintain healthy relationships. Her main areas of focus include singles (relationship to self and dating) and couples coaching, attachment, relationship patterning, inner child and abandonment wounds, trauma, breakups, co-dependency, and infidelity. Nicole helps her clients to feel more empowered and guide them to create positive and lasting change in their love life.https://www.nicolecolantoni.comSupport the show

Life should be enjoyed, with good people and good food. Amen, I hear you say. We caught up with Tamara Cornell, a Sydney-based clinical nutritionist (BHSc) and founder of Nutritionally You.Tamara talks us through her personal journey with food and how a positive relationship with food, ourselves, and those around us, help us thrive physically, nutritionally and emotionally! Remember, you're not what you eat. You're what your body absorbs! https://nutritionallyyou.com.auSupport the show

Danielle has combined her lifelong passions for innovation, education, and giving women a voice. This has enabled her to make significant social contributions in both Australia and India.Danielle is a Founder, CEO, and academic. She currently owns and operates KOCO, a knitwear company specialising in commercial hand knitting. KOCO (Knit One, Change One) engages women in rural villages in the south of Tamil Nadu, India, to produce artisan knitwear for global fashion brands.https://www.koco.global/2022/09/29/danielle-chiel/https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellechiel/Support the show

Marketing Expert and "Entertainer", Malcolm Auld of The Marketing Advisory Practice and pretty much done it all, but he's always learning. He's run multinational agencies, marketing departments, digital agencies, start-ups, a SaaS business, bricks n mortar even online retail businesses. Somehow he's found the time to publish 6 marketing books and teach executives in 22 countries. Malcolm specialises in direct response marketing that builds brands and bottom lines! He is also an active copywriter.........here we go!Support the show

Former journalist Nick Bendel is a man of many hats. He is a CoFounder, Video Presenter, Toastmaster, Author and a fan of the long lunch. A Copywriter by profession, Nick seeks comfort in the uncomfortable. Nick talks through his journey to date and how he came up with the idea to have lunch with 500 strangers! https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-bendel/https://hunterandscribe.comSupport the show

DJ, Quadruple Amputee & Keynote speaker Tom Nash had both his legs and arms amputated at the age of 19, the result of contracting the deadly Meningococcal Septicaemia. Not that he let that stop him from achieving his goals for life. Today, he is a successful Australian DJ, a business entrepreneur, and an in demand speaker who has engaged audiences worldwideSupport the show

Max Garcia is the only former US Marine Sergeant Major speaking in Australia. Having led the largest operational battalion in the Marines world wide, Max uses leadership stories from Iraq & Afghanistan to provide inspiring presentations to audiences which have included but not limited to The Wests Tigers, Members of Parliament (Congress), businesses, professional golfers, universities, and radio.www.maxgarcia.bizhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/maxgarcia1/Support the show

fLorence Cotel, PhD is a French neuroscientist, author, endurance athlete, and inspirational speaker. She’s worked in France, Denmark, Australia and has received prestigious grants, fellowships, and awards. Her scientific work has been published in top-ranked internationally peer-reviewed journals and featured in over 200 online and print magazines such as Pour la Science. She holds a PhD and Master degree in Neuroscience and Bachelor of Biology from Sorbonne University.https://drflorencecotel.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/florence-cotel-75000/Support the show

Since 2010 Pamela, Principle at Cominos Family Lawyers has been on a mission to create the "healthy divorce", with a focus on shifting the conversation from fear and failure, to one of personal growth and rebuilding lives for the better. The Lifestyle Pirates learn more......https://www.cominosfamilylawyers.com.auhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-cominos-822b182b/Support the show

When in entertainment, how do you keep yourself busy in lockdown? Julian Kuo has been performing professionally since the age of 11. He’s performed with Opera Australia, appearing in various operas and sang the roles of Peaseblossom in ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and the principal role of First Boy in ‘The Magic Flute’, directed by Stuart Maunder to name a few. Julian takes us on his journey through the entertainment industry and what keeps him there after all these years. https://juliankuo.com/about/https://instagram.com/juliankuo27?utm_medium=copy_linkSupport the show

It all begins with an idea! Guatemalan Director, Movement Director, Intimacy Director, Producer and Actor Diana Paola Alvarado made her theatrical studies at the School of Art and performance, in Guatemala. With countless qualifications, she was accepted to study the technique of Jacques Lecoq at École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq in Paris, France. Diana has travelled the world leaving her home in Guatemala and experiencing what theatre has to offer in Spain, London, Mexico and of course her in Sydney! Let's hear what she has to say. https://dianapaolalvarado.comhttps://www.instagram.com/dianapaolalvarado/Support the show

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. We talk to 21 year old James Brown who has managed to buy two Sydney properties in a pandemic! We unpack his strategy, his why and what got him into an industry that he loves! https://instagram.com/jameslbrown11?utm_medium=copy_linkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brown-aaaa44205www.yourempire.com.auSupport the show

A concept 4 Years in the making, brought to life in 2022. A new age in sports entertainment. Headed up by sports administrator Jimmy Galvin & Wallaby legend Bernard Foley, Aqua Rugby brings all the best parts of rugby, music & festivities to the Manly shoreline! It’s funny how some of the best ideas start out over a pint! https://aquarugby.comAbout Lifestyle Pirates:Lifestyle Pirates is a free weekly Podcast and YouTube channel with hosts Big J and Adriano. From very different worlds, they endeavour to help their  viewers and listeners navigate their own journey by talking to people from all walks of life.To show your Support, you can donate on the following page. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lppodcastSupport the show