Today we are joined by Australian cross country skier, Seve De Campo. Seve takes us through his early years participating as a junior in cricket and AFL, and how he made his way to cross country skiing and the moment he knew he was passionate about it. I found it really interesting to get anContinue reading “Seve De Campo // Australian Cross Country Skier, what it’s like to do a winter sport in a warm country…”
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Lindsay Trotter // over 40 years in motor sport and passing that knowledge on
This weeks guest is Lindsay Trotter, a member of the speedway racing community. Lindsay started off his motor sport journey racing motor cross before moving to karting and then sprint cars. Now he uses over 40 years of expertise as a crew chief of a team. Dad and Lindsay are good friends and I’ve knownContinue reading “Lindsay Trotter // over 40 years in motor sport and passing that knowledge on”
Renee Fox // competitive swimmer and the host of the perfectly flawed podcast
Today we are joined by Renee Fox, a competitive swimmer who also hosts a podcast about mental health and sport. Renee and I come from a very similar background, starting our swimming journeys off at the same swim school to swimming for neighbouring clubs, I loved talking with Renee about her journey through sport andContinue reading “Renee Fox // competitive swimmer and the host of the perfectly flawed podcast”
Janice Crosswhite OAM // a lifetime of involvement in sport, a woman who has changed sport in Australia
I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Janice Crosswhite – a passionate advocate for community and women’s involvement in sport. Janice started her sporting journey off as a participant in many sports and then went on to physical education teaching. Janice has always been passionate about improving access to sports and was awarded the orderContinue reading “Janice Crosswhite OAM // a lifetime of involvement in sport, a woman who has changed sport in Australia”
Matt Charles // martial arts, spinal injury, the journey to becoming a 5th Dan and 12 hour fight for MS
This week we are joined by Matt Charles, a world class full contact fighter who genuinely believes in living the life of martial arts. His love and passion for Martial arts has transferred through to develop his own business, Casey Elite Martial Arts. I was privileged enough to have joined Matt a few weeks ago,Continue reading “Matt Charles // martial arts, spinal injury, the journey to becoming a 5th Dan and 12 hour fight for MS”
Isis Holt // A ray of sunshine tells what it’s like having 9 world records before the age of 17
Today we are joined by Isis Holt, who is not only an absolute ray of sunshine but wise beyond her years. Isis has an athletic resume that speaks for itself. Having achieved 9 world records by time she was 17 years old, in the 100 and 200m T35 sprint. Isis takes us on her journeyContinue reading “Isis Holt // A ray of sunshine tells what it’s like having 9 world records before the age of 17”
Darcey Hansen // grassroots Netball and Football. Incredibly brave domestic violence survivor.
This weeks guest is the incredibly brave Darcey Hansen. A local football and netball player, Darcey opens up shares her journey of starting netball in grade three and football in her early 20’s. Not only an active participant in women’s football – but a campaigner for more women participating in this wonderful sport by hostingContinue reading “Darcey Hansen // grassroots Netball and Football. Incredibly brave domestic violence survivor.”
Nathan Buschkuehl // professional triathlon and the high expectations that come with being an athlete
Today we are joined by another close to home guest, Nathan Buschkuehl. Ex professional triathlete who also happens to be my brother-in-law. Nath takes us on the journey of what it took to get some of his best results, including 2nd at the Mooloolaba Continental Cup in 2014, finishing just after Jake Burtwhistle. Nath sharesContinue reading “Nathan Buschkuehl // professional triathlon and the high expectations that come with being an athlete”
Steele Von Hoff // life as a professional cyclist, breaking 6 vertebrae and what it took to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal seven weeks later…
This weeks guest is 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Steele Van Hoff. Steele takes us on his early sporting journey and how he became a professional cyclist with some incredible career highlights. Representing his country multiple times as well as winning a world tour stage at the tour down under in 2015. But one thingContinue reading “Steele Von Hoff // life as a professional cyclist, breaking 6 vertebrae and what it took to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal seven weeks later…”
Nigel Knighton // the journey of finding passion in Karate, coaching and teaching
We are joined today by the marvellous Nigel Knighton. A 5th Dan in Karate, sports teacher and father. Nige takes us on his sporting journey of how he found a passion in the sport industry and made a career of it. This is quite a close to home episode for me as I knew NigeContinue reading “Nigel Knighton // the journey of finding passion in Karate, coaching and teaching”
Beyond Sport with Fiona Stewart 