Lauren Foote is a world champion! A world champion at roller derby and we reckon a world champion human. In this week's episode of The Do Landers you will hear how Lauren has championed gender equity in sport from an early age and how she has become a leader in a community that celebrates diversity, and making the most of your own unique strengths. Today she is a "change our game"ambassador and works hard at Proud to Play to increase LGBTI+ engagement in sport and exercise. As Lauren says, 'it c...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Marcus Godinho is the CEO of FareShare. Over the last 14 years he has created a community of individuals, volunteers and businesses who come together to rescue surplus food, cook it into delicious and nutritious meals and feed people that have fallen on hard times. In this week's episode you will hear how Marcus decided to jump off the straight line of his career trajectory in accounting and finance to follow his passions in sustainability, community and creativity. From the humble beginnings of...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Alison Pennington is a political economist and she does her thing in the Think Tank at the Centre for Future work. She analyses jobs, employment and what it means to live in today's economy. Her purpose is to create great idea's that deliver change and provide a more meaningful life for people. In this episode you will hear how Alison owned the problems and struggles of the working class from an early age, and that she has worked super hard to create solutions and champion real change. Oh and sh...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Lesley Hughes is a climate scientist and describes herself as an explorer. She has spent all of her life in search of the answers to how do humans, plants and animals thrive in our environment together. There wouldn't be many people across the globe that know more about climate change science than Lesley. For the last 25 years she had dedicated her life to finding the answers to how do we create a sustainable environment on our planet. Many years ago Lesley decided she wanted to do something wit...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Nyadol Nyuon has constructed her whole identity around being strong. She had to. Nyadol was born in a refugee camp in Ethiopia, at the tender age of 4 she was separated from her mother. As a child she was enveloped in an environment full of fear, abuse and trauma. But fear, pain and loss are not Nyadol's whole story. Since arriving in Australia at the age of 18 Nyadol has been sprinting towards what she is passionate about. She is a lawyer, a writer, a leader and she fights for what's right, wha...
Jan 31, 2021•1 hr 23 min
A patient once said this of Andrew Weickhardt: I'm sitting on the wings of angels in a never ending circle of bliss and joy. And it's all due to you and your spicy, clever and frightfully brilliant ways. You're the man, the dude, the chic researcher and clinician in your crisp grey suit. I love you and what you have done and do. Andrew is a leading oncologist and he uses cutting edge science and technology to both save and improve the lives of people with cancer. He has an unquenchable thirst fo...
Jan 24, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Declan Fay does funny. He writes funny, directs funny and produces funny. In this episode you will hear how Declan kicks off his career playing a baby in Prisoner, tinkers with the idea of a career on the cello and dabbles in teaching, before realising all he wants to do is create comedy. And what amazing stuff he has created, from Rove to Ronny Chieng: International Student to the award winning podcasts Crossbread and The Sweetest Plum. To name just some of his brilliant work. Creating comedy c...
Jan 17, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Rob Spurr can pull a crowd, he has played a significant role in the renewable energy space and is a creator of communities with AFL at its heart. In this episode you will hear how a young Rob and his brass quintet bring Bourke Street Mall to a stand still thanks to a bit of skill in the wind instrument department and a fish-swinging man. We will follow his career from Melboure to Sydney to Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia and and Chile through the construction of a multi billion dollar renewable en...
Jan 09, 2021•1 hr 9 min
From an early age all Scott Tindal wanted to do was pull on the green and gold and represent Australia in Rugby union. He was well on his way when an injury crash tackled that dream. So what do you do when your body wont let you perform at the highest level? You help others get the most out of theirs, help them reach their potential and deliver elite performance. In this episode you will hear how Scott Tindal shifts his doing from playing rugby league to becoming one of the world's leading physi...
Jan 03, 2021•1 hr 48 min
Nik and Blake dissect the year that was in this episode. They discuss how the pandemic impacted the production of the podcast and the way in which it impacted guests and listeners. There's a listener call-in, along with the hopes and dreams for The Do Landers podcast in 2021.
Dec 27, 2020•24 min
She is both sharing it with us and the world. Doing life can be challenging at times for all of us. The pressures of school and Uni, getting our heads around teenagering. What am I going to do with my life? Bringing our best to relationships be it a daughter, son, sister, wife, husband, friend or parent. And then there is the juggle....kids, partner, parents, friends, career, everybody else and then you. Well imagine doing all of that with a monster strapped to your back. And that monster's name...
Dec 20, 2020•1 hr 51 min
What is a doer? A person that is characterised by taking action and one who gets stuff done with vigor, efficiency and purpose. Bridie ODonnell is an elite and prolific doer. In this episode you will hear how hard work, persistence, consistency and belief fuel Bridie's pursuit of her very long list of "To Do's". Bridie is a Doctor, Elite Cyclist, Teacher, Rowing Champion, Board Member, Triathlete, TV Presenter, Writer, Author, Blogger, Panellist on The Project, Commentator on the Tour De France ...
Dec 13, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Rachel Lowry was born with the nature loving gene and today as the Chief Conservation Officer WWF Australia she leads a team whose purpose is to make the world a better place by protecting our wildlife and nature. In this episode Rachel shares with us what she is doing to educate Australians to ensure what we are doing is fair and right for the future of our planet. What Rachel does is hard work, there are big problems to solve and complex solutions to create. She is armed with unwavering determ...
Dec 06, 2020•59 min
How do you create a business that's purpose driven with a shared vision of more than just turning a profit? And how do you attract the brightest minds from across the globe that are focused on creating a better and more sustainable future for society and the planet. In this episode Matthew shares with us his thoughts and ideas on how to do just that. Matt provides his insight on profit with purpose, distributed leadership, self-management, capability building and a reward and progression system ...
Nov 29, 2020•1 hr
What do you do when you realise what you are doing on a day to day basis isn't making you happy? Well, you compile a list of all of the things that inspire you and do make you happy, find the common themes and then create a business and a life centred around those things. That's how Meraki Produce was born. In this episode you hear how Jacquie Koschitzke gets her John Travolta strut on as she resigns from her safe and secure job as a teacher to pursue her purpose and passion: Food. Bon appétit....
Nov 22, 2020•1 hr 12 min
You have a "No" in your pocket...what you are looking for is a "Yes". Tahlia Azaria has carried these words with her from childhood, thanks to her doer of a Dad. What does Tahlia do? Well, she is a facilitator of people's ideas, she moves thoughts to reality and brings those bundles of creativity to fruition. In this episode you will hear how Tahlia joins the media organisation SYN and how she sets about expanding the organisation in both capacity and ambition whilst maintaining its community sp...
Nov 15, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Passion, purpose, patience, hard work, an epiphany and Sammy Davis Jnr all make an appearance in Charles Davidson's story of doing. From an early age, Charles was exposed to a world of what's possible through his father (enter Sammy) and a world of ideas and innovation through his mother's doing. His dream was to co-create a space where we are at one with nature and with each other and where we can connect with the deep well of our being. And he has done just that with Peninsula Hot Springs. So,...
Nov 08, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Sarah Bailey is an Advertising Exec by day, crime writer by night. In fact she is the best selling and award winning author of The Dark Lake, Into the Night and Where the dead go. It became very clear to Sarah from an early age that if she wanted to get what she wanted she needed to set goals and manage her time effectively. In this episode Sarah explains her relationship with time and how she has let go of "pre worry and post worry" in order to find pockets of time and clarity that allow her to...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr
For any leader or prospective leader, this one's a must listen. If you look up the dictionary for the meaning of leader it should state "Steve Walsh". Steve epitomises all that makes up an outstanding leader and all from humble beginnings. Never complaining about performing even the most mundane tasks (including picture hanging and pizza runs), he had an esteemed career in law culminated in becoming Chair of Maurice Blackburn Lawyers. Here is just some of what Steve is doing, has done and leads ...
Nov 01, 2020•1 hr 2 min
From an early age it was clear that Ameet Bains loved his footy. Born and bred in regional Victoria in Bendigo his father passed on a passion and obsession with the game of AFL. Sport was at the centre of the community and footy provided a purpose, connection and belonging for Ameet. In this episode we hear how Ameet heads down the highway to Uni where he studies law and goes on to become a Lawyer, firstly with Minter Ellison. Yet the call of a career in sport was always with him in fact it was ...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Nicky is an author and illustrator who published her first book at the ripe old age of 14. From there she pursued a career in law motivated by the dependability of that career path and the works of Perry Mason. Yet the compulsion to write, interpret prose and tell stories through illustration never left her and today she is an accomplished author and illustrator. Nicky truly is passionate about her doing and we love her take on how she has spent her career working at the limitations of her capab...
Oct 25, 2020•52 min
Dave Harris is at the top of his game. With beginnings in a small country town just outside of Bonnie Doon, Dave's passion for sport as a youngster has fuelled his pursuit of a career in and around sports. At Uni Dave created a play by email computer game that he developed, marketed and sold. 20 years later Dave is at the heart of the world wide phenomenon that is eSports. Whether you are a noob to eSports or just need some insight into high performance, Dave's doing is a must listen!
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 5 min
They could make a movie out of what Stephanie Tooles has done with her life. Steph is one of Australia's, if not the world's best wine makers. They say she is a "reisling whisperer". Growing up as 1 of 8 kids in a small country town in NZ her childhood was all about food, sport and being transported to far away lands during the recount of the classics through her father's readings. Steph's doing is at times romantic and fantastical and at others grounded in self belief, an attention to detail an...
Oct 18, 2020•53 min
Tim Washington's story is unlike any other. He had an unconventional childhood, where his Mum came to Australia in search of a better life for the family - leaving a four-year old Tim with his grandparents for 4 years. This episode is a story of sacrifice, ambition and, ultimately, clarity on what a talented man (surrounded by incredible women) could do with his life. Hear how the CEO and Founder of Electric Vehicle infrastructure charging company - JetCharge - found his way from China, to corpo...
Aug 06, 2020•59 min
Do you hate being told "no"? What if you had to apply for jobs every week? Welcome to the life of professional actor and musician, Matt Hetherington. In stark contrast to Episode 9: Gab Bell (who has a 6 year plan), Matt only looks ahead three months at a time - and has done so for over 30 years. He's performed at the AFL Grand Final, competed on The Voice and appeared on stage and screen for decades. Hear what goes on behind the curtains on what has been a roller coaster ride for Matt and his f...
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 4 min
You'll feel inspired and energised after listening to Angela's story. From dreaming to be on the West End, becoming a mother and teacher, Angela saw the opportunity to help address childhood poverty. You'll learn about what it takes to turn an idea into reality and be inspired by Angela's energy.
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min
From being a corporate lawyer, travelling the world with her husband to reading the Financial Review in the sandpit with her young kids. This is the situation that Gab Bell found herself. Sound like a fall from grace? Well it was entirely planned and helped launch the next phase of her incredible career. Gab Bell is now a professional Non-Executive Director (NED) of various companies including Aware Super, South East Water and the V-Line board Chair. All very impressive positions made even more ...
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr
If you've ever wondered what it takes to get to the top in your craft, then this is the interview for you. Matt is a fantastic story-teller who also lays out the blueprint on how to earn something that you might feel is unobtainable.
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 7 min
One of the most energetic people you're likely to meet, Caitlin Devidas - co-Founder and Director of Hustle & Thrive, joined us to share her story. Caity decided to change careers from being an experienced Marketing Executive to become a fitness entrepreneur at the age of 38 after having three children. Today, after less than two years of operation, Caity was listed as one of Melbourne's best Personal Trainers and in 2019, across H&T's two locations over 55,000 people attended classes.
Aug 06, 2020•41 min
Not many people can claim to have played pivotal roles in multiple governments and shaped a country quite like Ben Hubbard can. Ben has had an incredibly diverse career spanning decades, with many career highlights including being the Chief of Staff to Australia's first female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, and being the driving force behind the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 12 min
