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Five of My Life

Nigel Marshnigel5m.podbean.com
In the Five Of My Life challenge, author Nigel Marsh chats to people from all walks of life, about the 5 choices - a Film, Book, Song, Place and Possession - that enable them to tell the stories of their lives. Contact Nigel and discover his books at nigelmarsh.com
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#43 Gregory. P. Smith

What 5 things does a man choose who lived in the forest for 10 years, was a drug and alcohol addict, got regularly beaten up in pubs his to mask his emotional pain of childhood... and then got sober and a Phd - This is the life of Gregory P Smith, and this is what he chose. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelm...

Jan 04, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 43

#42 Taryn Brumfitt

Some people talk , and some people do something - Taryn is a do-er, an advocate for healthy body image and a powerful and honest story teller who gave us an insight into the 5 things that made her who she is - a change maker. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Dec 13, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 42

#41 Jordan Harbinger

One of the most successful podcasters on the planet, Jordan Harbinger talks about the twists and turns that led him to go from lawyer to interviewer whilst being kidnapped, twice, along the way. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 23, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 41

#40 Remo Giuffre

Creator of one of that most loved shops in Sydney, REMO tells us through his choices about the gift that gave him the idea to see his name as a brand. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 02, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 40

#39 Jan Fran

Walkley Award winning journalist Jan Fran is funny, smart and above all brave. Her 5 choices reflect to host Nigel Marsh, just how often she puts herself in situations other's wouldn't, to get the story. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 12, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 39

#38 Jamila Rizvi

Jamila Rizvi makes everyone better. Her experience in politics, journalism, equality even in the face a life threatening brain tumor, means she has a worldly view that can help us focus our own lens on how we think act and learn. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Sep 21, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 38

#37 Rob Carlton

Actor Rob Carlton might just be the best story teller on the planet. So it's pretty special to have him entertain us with his a tales...five times over, from his personal, honest and moving choices on the 5 of My Life. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Aug 31, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 37

#36 Julia Gillard

Be it Liberia, Germany or Australia - Women leaders encounter 3 common hurdles than men don't. Nigel Marsh discusses with former prime minister Julia Gillard these commonalties in her book 'Women and leadership' , gender norms, politics in the modern era and of course how her 5 choices define her life. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Co...

Aug 10, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 36

#35 Vashti Whitfield

What does it mean to create a legacy? Speaker and transformation coach Vashti Whitfield talks to Nigel about her 5 choices and their direct connection to her late husband, Hollywood actor Andy Whitfield and the legacy they have created. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Jul 20, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 35

#34 Steve Willis

Known as 'The Commando' from The Biggest Loser TV series, Steve Willis, the man behind this hardened persona of fitness is quite the opposite. Calm and almost buddhist like throughout this conversation with thoughtful, honest and reflective choices for the 5 of his life. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmars...

Jun 29, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 34

#33 Nashen Moodley

Sydney Film Festival Dirtector, Nashen Moodley see's 500 films a year; And on The 5 of My Life, host Nigel Marsh has asked him to choose just one. Nashen's love of film, politics and culture is clear when this softly spoken success story tells us the life storers behind his 5 choices. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at htt...

Jun 07, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 33

#32 Fred Schebesta

Fred Schebesta is best known for co-founding one of the world’s leading comparison websites, finder.com. His Five Of My Life choices give you an insight into his alternate way of thinking and why he’s a serial entrepreneur within areas that people wouldn’t have thought of. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelma...

May 11, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 32

#31 Ted Richards

How to go from good to great? It was one book that changed it all for professional footballer turned finance guru Ted Richards. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 20, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 31

#30 Wil Anderson

Comedian, Podcaster and TV host Wil Anderson spends time on the other side of the mic for a change, telling great stories via his 5 choices that lead him from a small country town to big city success. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 30, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 30

#28 Di Westaway

How a life changing moment gave Di her independence back and was the eventual catalyst that lead to the birth of her charity 'Wild Women on Top' - Hiking for physical and mental fitness plus empowering women to put themselves first whilst still helping others. Nigel Marsh finds that her 5 choices all connect to influence her to be the women and the philanthropist she is today. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow...

Feb 17, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 28

#27 Ken Done

In many parts of the world, Artist Ken Done's paintings have come to symbolise Australia and Australians through their vibrant colour and depiction of the Australian landscape. His 5 choices he tells host Nigel Marsh provide a rare insight to the man behind the oil and canvas. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nig...

Jan 27, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 27

#26 Matt Okine

Crab fishing with his dad in QLD and a cheating girlfriend. Host Nigel Marsh unlocks the funny stories behind Matt Okine's success in comedy, writing, TV and breakfast radio for Triple J. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 06, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 26

#25 Tanya Plibersek

Tanya Plibersek served as a cabinet minister in both the Rudd and Gillard governments. Also as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. She has been a MP for Sydney since 1998. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 18, 201930 minSeason 1Ep. 25

#24 Kate McClymont

Kate McClymont is Australia’s pre-eminent investigative journalist. Much awarded over her career she is probably best known for her series of articles and book about Eddie Obeid. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 28, 201931 minSeason 1Ep. 24

#23 Raelene Castle

An honest insight into the life of the CEO of Rugby Union Australia Raelene Castle. Someone who has to make hundreds of choices a day - her 5 choices are just as are just as considered as her passion for sport. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 07, 201924 minSeason 1Ep. 23

#22 Adam Spencer

Adam Spencer is a mathematics lover who is also one of Australia's most loved entertainers. His contradictive love of things both left and right brain is also reflected in his diverse choices. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 16, 201944 minSeason 1Ep. 22

#21 Ronni Kahn

Ronni Kahn is the founder and CEO of the food rescue charity OzHarvest, she is a power house against the fight against global food waste. Her choices are as honest and as humble as her want to do good in the world. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Aug 26, 201927 minSeason 1Ep. 21

#20 Gladys Berejiklian

Born to an Armenian immigrant family, Glady's choices provide an insight into the drive of a woman who came from humble beginnings to achieve Australian political success. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 05, 201923 minSeason 1Ep. 20

#19 Anya Hindmarch

Handbag designer Anya Hindmarsh provides an insight around her rise to fashion success and her thoughts of how the definition of Luxury has changed. Recorded in her London head office, Anya's 5 choices reflect the life of a person with a vision and passion. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omn...

Aug 05, 201929 minSeason 1Ep. 19

#18 Dr. Charlie Teo

The globally renowned neurosurgeon is named as one of Australia’s most trusted people for taking on the cases others class as hopeless and synonymous for speaking his mind. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 15, 201935 minSeason 1Ep. 18

#17 Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins

Host Nigel Marsh speaks to the senior Rabbi at Emmanuel synagogue in Sydney, Jeffrey Kamins reminisces on how a boy from California said good bye to the life of a lawyer to become one a man of faith down under. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 24, 201948 minSeason 1Ep. 17

#16 Justin Jonesy

Host Nigel Marsh speaks to Australia's pre-eminent explorer Justin Jonesy reminisces on growing up around tigers next to an actual gold mine...He was destined to be an explorer. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 03, 201943 minSeason 1Ep. 16

#15 Dr Keith Suter

Host Nigel Marsh speaks to a modern day expert of counter terrorism and international relations. From a kid who didn't finish school to being a shining example of how education equals information in the highest stakes of all - Global conflict Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/lis...

May 13, 201922 minSeason 1Ep. 15

#14 Gary Mehigan

Host Nigel Marsh speaks to one third of the MasterChef Dream Team, Gary Mehigan talks through his 5 choices and describes the journey of how an Expat Brit became an Australian icon. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 22, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 14

#13 Rosie Waterland

Host Nigel Marsh speaks to author, columnist, podcaster and performer Rosie Waterland who has overcome great obstacles to get to where she is today. Her 5 choices truly give us an insight into the talented and driven woman behind the success. Hear each song chosen by every Five of My Life guest at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60PqJQ1rg6fverFMyKvdkG Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram: The Five of My Life (@thefiveofmylife) Contact Nigel at https://nigelmarsh.com/ See omnystudio.com/lis...

Apr 01, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 13
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