Let's Talk
Let's Talk is a podcast about the stories that we all tell everyday. We sit down with the biggest thought leaders and change makers across the world. We ask them to start us off with a story and we just go where the conversation takes us. Join us to hear conversations from the foremost inspirational speakers, entertainers, business leaders, authors, media icons, elite athletes and so much more. So, Let's Talk...
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Beyond the Bite: A Journey of Resilience with Brett Connellan
10/16/2023
Beyond the Bite: A Journey of Resilience with Brett Connellan
Join us in the latest Let's Talk episode as we sit down with Brett Connellan, a captivating storyteller and survivor of a shark attack. Nothing is more powerful than a second chance at life. Transforming the darkest day into the brightest requires extraordinary resilience. In Brett Connellan's narrative, that fateful day marked the harrowing encounter when a Great White Shark turned every surfer's nightmare into his reality. Throughout the episode, Brett unfolds his remarkable journey, navigating trauma, undergoing rehabilitation, and reconstructing his life post-attack. He delves into the compelling documentary he crafted around his experiences, sharing valuable lessons gleaned from his recovery—a universal wisdom applicable across all facets of life. Propelled by purpose, the new iteration of Brett strives to be the best version of himself, both personally and professionally. Fueled by his unique and potent story, he channels his energy into helping others optimize their own journeys. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @lets_talk_pod, and connect with Brett @brettconnellan. For more details about Brett, visit: . To explore his incredible documentary, check it out at:
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Navigating Change Fatigue with Ciara Lancaster
09/15/2023
Navigating Change Fatigue with Ciara Lancaster
Join us for an exciting episode of 'Let's Talk' as Mike welcomes change fatigue expert Ciara Lancaster. Ciara, a former Change Manager at Deloitte Australia and author of 'Reimagine Change,' shares insights on navigating change, resilience, and accountability. Ciara is a former Change Manager at Deloitte Australia and has led teams of 500+ through change management, business transformation and digital innovation efforts. Add to that, that she literally went on to write THE book on the topic. During the peak of the pandemic, 'Reimagine Change' became a #1 best-seller in Organisational Behaviour and Stress Management. Get ready to be inspired by Ciara's expertise in managing change fatigue and becoming more resilient in your professional and personal life. Follow us on Instagram @lets_talk_pod for updates and connect with Ciara on LinkedIn @Ciara Lancaster - Reimagine Change® Speaker. For more about Ciara, visit: .
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Challenging Unconscious Bias with Dan Monheit
08/18/2023
Challenging Unconscious Bias with Dan Monheit
In the latest instalment of Let's Talk, we are joined by Dan Monheit, one of the co-founders of Hardhat, which stands as Australia's premier agency centred around Behavioral Science. Dan has taken it upon himself to guide more business leaders, marketers, and brands in comprehending the motives behind human actions. His extensive knowledge in this field has led him to address this subject to numerous audiences. In this episode, Dan provides us valuable insights into the world of behavioural science, exploring the notion that keeping your curiosity alive is the ultimate way to live, as well as delving into the contents of his book titled "The Why," explaining the concepts of challenging unconscious biases. To stay updated, follow us on Instagram @lets_talk_pod, and you can find Dan @danmonheit For more information about Dan, please visit:
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Balancing Activism & Wellbeing with Dr Emma Fulu
08/02/2023
Balancing Activism & Wellbeing with Dr Emma Fulu
Get ready for an exciting episode of Let's Talk as we welcome Dr Emma Fulu, a devoted feminist activist committed to championing women's and girls' rights worldwide. Emma's extraordinary ability to blend personal experiences with the latest data and evidence brings complex ideas to life and deeply resonates with audiences, making her a highly sought-after public speaker. She is one of the world’s leading experts on ending violence against women and girls and has led some of the largest and most impactful global studies and programs, including for the United Nations. During the episode, Emma candidly shares her experiences with burnout, the importance of asking for help, and passionately advocates for gender equality and feminism. Prepare to be inspired by Emma's authenticity, openness and determination to create a more equitable and manageable world will undoubtedly inspire you. To stay updated, follow us on Instagram @lets_talk_pod, and you can find Emma @dremmafulu. For more information about Emma, please visit: .
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Reflection & Reinvention with Caleb Rixon
07/19/2023
Reflection & Reinvention with Caleb Rixon
In the latest episode of Let's Talk, we are privileged to welcome Caleb Rixon, a remarkable stroke survivor and Chief Vision Officer for Genyus Network. Genyus Network is a commendable organization dedicated to preventing mental health diseases resulting from strokes, brain injuries, nervous system disorders, and life-changing traumas. They provide invaluable survivor-led support and leadership programs, empowering individuals to build confidence, improve communication skills, enhance rehabilitation outcomes, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. During the episode, Caleb shares his awe-inspiring journey of navigating trauma, forging connections with other survivors, and the transformative processes of resilience, self-renewal, introspection, reframing, and reinvention. Prepare to be enthralled by Caleb's tenacity, determination, and unwavering spirit in helping others rebuild their lives while challenging the biases surrounding trauma recovery. To stay updated, follow us on Instagram @lets_talk_pod, and you can find Caleb @calebrixon. For more information about Caleb, please visit: . To learn more about the incredible work of Genyus Network, visit: .
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Be Brave and Be Deadly with Corey Tutt
07/04/2023
Be Brave and Be Deadly with Corey Tutt
In our latest episode of Let's Talk, we have the honour of hosting Corey Tutt, a proud Kamilaroi man, an Award-Winning Author and the Founder of DeadlyScience, a social enterprise that has been transforming the educational landscape in remote schools across Australia. Corey takes us through his captivating journey, starting from his humble beginnings as an alpaca shearer to becoming a passionate advocate for science education in Indigenous communities an accomplished author and even an Associate Professor. This episode also dives deep into Deadly Science's work in bridging the educational gap in Australia. Prepare to be inspired by Corey's resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to empowering young minds through education. Follow us on Instagram @lets_talk_pod and find Corey @corey_tutt1 For more info on Corey: Learn more about Deadly Science: https://deadlyscience.org.au/
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Turning Intention into Action with Nick Pearce
06/20/2023
Turning Intention into Action with Nick Pearce
Welcome back to Let's Talk by Saxton, the podcast where we hear from some of the world's most inspiring story tellers, thought leaders and change makers. We are thrilled to introduce our incredible new host, Mike Chuter, Co-Founder, COO & CMO of Thankful, a remarkable social enterprise, as well as CEO and Founder of SME for SME. Get ready for thought-provoking conversations and insightful discussions on various topics close to our hearts. In this episode, we’re joined by HOMIE co-founder & CEO Nick Pearce. Nick shares his inspiring journey of building HoMie from the ground up. He sheds light on the crucial work they're doing to break down the stigma surrounding homelessness, and how they've translated their intentions into meaningful actions, allowing their social enterprise to flourish. Join us as Nick discusses the delicate balance between passion and logic, the importance of maintaining curiosity, and the realization that while we can't be everything for everyone all the time, we can still make a difference in someone's life. Tune in now and be part of this enlightening conversation! Follow us on Instagram @lets_talk_pod and Nick @homie.com.au For more info on Nick:
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Bullying in the Face of the Modern World with Lucy Thomas
12/01/2021
Bullying in the Face of the Modern World with Lucy Thomas
This episode we’re joined by PROJECT ROCKIT co-founder & CEO Lucy Thomas. Lucy starts off with sharing her unusual and personal story of experiencing bullying and ties that into how she has worked young students all over Australia to combat bullying, with a view not just to stop bullying in schools, but in all other areas of our society too. Lucy also shares with us her appreciation for teachers as well as her unique insights into how today’s younger generations are dealing with the big crises that face us all. Follow us on Instagram @lets_talk_pod and Lucy @lucylockit For more info on Lucy:
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Leading In Isolation with David Knoff
11/10/2021
Leading In Isolation with David Knoff
This episode we’re joined by Antarctic Expedition Leader David Knoff. In 2019 David embarked to Antarctica, spending all of 2020 and 537 days away from the rest of civilisation - almost 200 days more than he was originally scheduled to. David shares with us his fascinating story of leading in isolation through the pandemic and some of the unique leadership challenges that he faced, as well as some key takeaways about leadership and group resilience. David also shares some unique observations he has about how society has adapted to living with the pandemic from his perspective as someone who only started living in ‘the COVID world’ in 2021. Follow us on Instagram @lets_talk_pod and David on Linkedin: For more info on Isaiah:
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Getting to Know Ourselves with Isaiah Dawe
10/26/2021
Getting to Know Ourselves with Isaiah Dawe
This episode we’re joined by Isaiah Dawe, the founder of Aboriginal non-for-profit mentoring organisation ID. Know Yourself. We chatted with Isaiah about the life changing experience he had going back to country, getting to know his family at the age of 22, and the sense of belonging and connectedness he found later in life after spending his childhood adrift in many foster homes. We also discussed how Isaiah founded ID. Know Yourself, how they’ve been helping Indigenous kids in foster care, as well some of the successes and challenges they’ve faced along the way. Follow us on Instagram @lets_talk_pod and Isaiah on LinkedIn: For more info on Isaiah:
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Transforming Bystanders to Change Agents with Rosie Thomas
10/12/2021
Transforming Bystanders to Change Agents with Rosie Thomas
This episode we’re joined by co-founder and CEO of PROJECT ROCKIT, Rosie Thomas. Rosie shared with us the story of how she and her sister took the idea of combating bullying in schools and created PROJECT ROCKIT, an anti-bullying program with a new approach for young people, by young people. We also discussed the initial barriers Rosie faced in the early days, the current challenges young people are facing online, as well as how they’re working with social media companies to make them more resistant to online bullying and harassment. Follow us on Instagram @lets_talk_pod and Rosie on Linkedin: For more info on Rosie:
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Corporate Climate and Conservation Action with Natalie Kyriacou
09/28/2021
Corporate Climate and Conservation Action with Natalie Kyriacou
Joining us this ep is social entrepreneur & environmental corporate adviser Natalie Kyriacou. Natalie discussed with us a myriad of topics around her work in conservation, from her unexpected start as the developer of an educational conservation mobile app for kids to how she transitioned to advising some of Australia’s biggest companies on environmental and social issues. Natalie also shared with us her take on how climate change and conservation issues are being addressed in Australia and the world right now, and spelled out some great tangible benefits in the case for corporations taking a leading role in environmental issues. Follow us on Instagram @lets_talk_pod and Natalie @nat_kyriacou For more info on Natalie:
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Transitioning Fear into Success with JoAnna Ferrari
09/14/2021
Transitioning Fear into Success with JoAnna Ferrari
This episode we’re joined by transition specialist JoAnna Ferrari. This ep JoAnna shares insights into her gender transition and how those insights can be applied to all types of transitions. We chat about the loss of professional credibility that JoAnna experienced when she began her transition, about how fear and goals aren’t positive or negative but actually both neutral, and how fear holds all the secrets to success. JoAnna also shares with us her theory about how you not only have to be brave, but be actually ‘brave-brave’ in the face of transition and change. Follow us on Instagram @lets_talk_pod and JoAnna at For more info on JoAnna:
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Purposeful Masculinity and Business with Hunter Johnson
08/31/2021
Purposeful Masculinity and Business with Hunter Johnson
Hunter Johnson is the founder of The Man Cave and Stuff - two purpose driven businesses that aim at tackling the biggest issues facing masculinity in the modern world. This ep Hunter opens the conversation with an incredible story you won’t want to miss. He also fills us in on his experience of idolising the “typical aussie bloke” in high school and how that led him to found The Man Cave. Hunter also chats about his newest venture Stuff, a male personal care brand that is paving a new way for brands to interact with our ideas about masculinity. Follow us on Instagram @lets_talk_pod and Hunter @hunterj For more info on Hunter:
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Creating Courage with Nadine Champion
08/17/2021
Creating Courage with Nadine Champion
Joining us this ep is the gold medal winning martial artist and courage creator, Nadine Champion. Nadine shares some great stories like how she took to martial arts at a young age, and how her famous mentor and sensei, Benny ‘The Jet’ Urquidez became such a critical figure in her life. This episode is packed with fantastic insights about courage and how to cultivate it. Nadine takes us through her famous 10 Seconds of Courage framework and how her understanding of resilience has evolved throughout her life. Follow us on Instagram @lets_talk_pod and Nadine @nadinechampion_ For more info on Nadine:
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Rethinking Our World with Philipp Kristian
08/03/2021
Rethinking Our World with Philipp Kristian
Philipp Kristian is a global innovation and trust pioneer and author of two books, RESET and The Trust Economy. In this episode Philipp shares insights into how emerging technologies can be used to build Trust with people all over the world and unpacks how disruption usually comes from a build up of distrust in an industry. He also provides instructions for individuals can transform themselves to better adjust to the changing world. Philipp also shares with us how he originally became interested in Trust and some of the exciting innovation developing out of Singapore. Follow @lets_talk_pod and Philipp on LinkedIn: For more info on Philipp:
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Leaping before Looking with Julie Hirsch
07/20/2021
Leaping before Looking with Julie Hirsch
Julie Hirsch is the co-founder and COO of Eloments Natural Vitamin Tea, a world-first 100% natural vitamin tea. This episode Julie shares with us the story of how she and her co-founder found the inspiration to leap before looking into the Tea market as well as their mission to create a tea that was good for our bodies, and good for the world too. Julie also shares some wisdom around innovation and entrepreneurship, like how we should normalise failure and create products that people can’t believe don’t already exist. Follow @lets_talk_pod, @j_ahirsch and @elomentstea on Instagram. For more info on Julie:
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Turning Tragedy Into Triumph with Curtis McGrath
06/15/2021
Turning Tragedy Into Triumph with Curtis McGrath
Curtis McGrath is a former combat engineer and champion paralympic canoeist. This ep, Curtis shares with us the story of losing both his legs to an IED in 2012 while on tour in Afghanistan & the journey of turning that tragedy into triumph, going on to win a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Curtis also gives us insight into his preparations for the Tokyo games & how COVID has affected his training,
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Knowing your Worth with Meggie Palmer
06/01/2021
Knowing your Worth with Meggie Palmer
Meggie Palmer is a journalist and the founder of PepTalkHer, an app that helps it’s users negotiate for better pay, with the aim of closing the gender pay gap. On this ep Meggie shares the stories and experiences that inspired her to start PepTalkHer and some of the current challenges posed in closing the gender pay gap. She also unpacked imposter syndrome and some strategies for overcoming it.
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Knowing your Worth with Meggie Palmer
06/01/2021
Knowing your Worth with Meggie Palmer
Meggie Palmer is a journalist and the founder of PepTalkHer, an app that helps it’s users negotiate for better pay, with the aim of closing the gender pay gap. On this ep Meggie shares the stories and experiences that inspired her to start PepTalkHer and some of the current challenges posed in closing the gender pay gap. She also unpacked imposter syndrome and some strategies for overcoming it.
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A Better Future with Troy McCann
05/18/2021
A Better Future with Troy McCann
Troy McCann is an engineer & entrepreneur who founded Moonshot, a company that fosters the growth of space technology startups & strives to drive humanity towards a better future by integrating of space technology into our economy here on Earth. This ep Troy shares with us how he delivered a spontaneous elevator pitch to Buzz Aldrin & the exciting developments on the horizon in the emerging space economy.
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Curious & Creative Science with Macinley Butson
05/05/2021
Curious & Creative Science with Macinley Butson
Macinley Butson is an inventor & scientist who devotes herself to improving the world through STEM. Macinley was awarded Young Australian of the Year in 2018 for inventing a radiation shield for the treatment of breast cancer. Macinley shares how she managed to overcome her fear of public speaking as well as what she’s working on now to enable less privileged students to pursue successful careers in STEM.
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Resilience as a Muscle with Yemi Penn
04/20/2021
Resilience as a Muscle with Yemi Penn
Yemi Penn is an entrepreneur, mindset transformation expert and engineer who advocates for resilience, diversity and normalising conversations around trauma. In this ep Yemi shares how she made her documentary ‘Did I Choose my Trauma’, as well as how her background as an engineer inspired her to engineer solutions to more personal problems in her work around mindset transformation.
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Season 1 Highlights: Resilience, Stories and 2020 in Perspective
04/06/2021
Season 1 Highlights: Resilience, Stories and 2020 in Perspective
This episode we’re taking the chance to reflect on some of our favourite moments from our first ever season of Let’s Talk - featuring guests like Layne Beachley, Matt Jones, Nasir Sobhani, Cosentino, and Dr Catherine Ball, sharing their insights on everything from resilience and trust to the power of service and life after COVID-19.
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Positive Online Experiences with Yasmin London
03/23/2021
Positive Online Experiences with Yasmin London
Yasmin London is an expert in Cyber Safety & Digital Wellbeing, a former member of the New South Wales Police Force & viral video star. Yasmin shares an emotional story that inspired her work in cyber safety leading her to establish ySafe, Australia’s largest provider of cyber safety education. Yasmin discusses ways to maintain your digital wellbeing & how she stays on top of the trends online.
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Inspiring, Innovative Leadership with Richard Gerver
03/10/2021
Inspiring, Innovative Leadership with Richard Gerver
This episode Fraser is joined by innovator, educator, leadership & change expert Richard Gerver. Richard gained global acclaim for his role as Headmaster of the failing Grange Primary School in the UK, transforming it into one of the best learning environments in the world. Now Richard is an advisor to governments and major corporations on change management, innovation & leadership.
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A Champion Attitude with Jacqui Cooper
02/23/2021
A Champion Attitude with Jacqui Cooper
This week’s iconic guest is World Champion Aerial Skier Jacqui Cooper. With 5 world titles, 39 world cup medals & 3 major World Championship Medals under her belt over a 20 year career Jacqui is indisputably the most successful athlete in the history of the sport. In this episode Jacqui shares with Fraser the mindset tools she used to achieve success & overcome many traumatic injuries along the way.
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Eat Smarter Not Harder with Joel Feren
02/09/2021
Eat Smarter Not Harder with Joel Feren
This ep we chatted with Nutritionist & Media Dietitian Joel Feren. Joel works in a myriad of areas from nutrition marketing, recipe development, consulting in aged care & sports, and presenting about nutrition in the workplace. Joel shared with us a ton of great practical tips about food including his personal food philosophy and chatted with us about his takes on current health trends.
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Magic, Mystery & Curiosity with Cosentino
10/27/2020
Magic, Mystery & Curiosity with Cosentino
This ep we chatted to the amazing Cosentino, Australia’s premier illusionist & escapologist. Cos told us the story of how his first gig on a cruise ship didn’t go according to plan (which he’s still confused about). Cos also gave us insight into what it was like to be a trailblazer & pave the way for aspiring magicians in Australia & why his emotional connection to the audience is his secret weapon.
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The Power of Service with Nasir Sobhani
10/13/2020
The Power of Service with Nasir Sobhani
This ep we chatted to Nasir Sobhani, otherwise known as ‘The Streets’ Barber,' a title he earned by offering free haircuts to homeless people around the world. Nasir shares with us the story of the first time he cut hair for a homeless man & the impact this act of service had on his life. He also explains the power he’s found in finding his purpose & his philosophy on meaningful conversation.
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