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A to Be
by Jo Stanley and Mimi Kwa
Life is a journey, but how do we know we’re on the right path? On this podcast, Mimi Kwa and Jo Stanley talk with fascinating people about the signs and sliding door moments that led them to a life of meaning and impact. These honest, vulnerable conversations aim to help you to better navigate your own way and, if you haven’t already, find your unique map to what matters. Towards the end of each episode Jo and Mimi bring a surprise origin story to the discussion and hope to leave you wiser, fuller hearted and inspired. https://podfollow.com/a-to-be Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Finding goodness in darkness
It takes a remarkable person to see the goodness in people when facing the depths of man’s cruelty. Mira Unreich, a Holocaust survivor who endured the horrors of four concentration camps and a death march before the age of 18, never lost her indomitable spirit. Today we hear her remarkable story...
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A life’s work
It is an extraordinary purpose to restore an 1820 French chateau. Such is the calling of designer/artisans Steve Holmes and Tim Gosling, who are reviving the glory of this Normandy gem with meticulous care and exquisite flair. Together the pair have discovered love stories, ghosts, and in the...
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There is nothing wrong with you
In their incredibly impactful life, Sonny Jane Wise has gone from overdosing at aged 11 to now powerfully advocating for a neurodiverse affirming world. In this fascinating chat, Jo and Mimi explore Sonny’s new book, ‘We’re All Neurodiverse,’ in which they educate, enlighten and broaden our minds...
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Make friends with grief
We are defined by many moments in our lives. Jane Badler is known worldwide for playing one of the most iconic scenes in 80’s television, and for her wonderful body of work as an actress since. She is also someone who has experienced great loss, including her beautiful son. In this raw and moving...
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New beginnings for Kaz Cooke
Join us on the next leg of this journey with lifelong friend and guide, Kaz Cooke. For many of us, Kaz has been our voice when we couldn't find the right words, and it's high time we heard her story. From the sexism she faced when breaking new ground, and how her earliest cartoons were calling…
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How Kaz Cooke became our go-to on our bodies
Kaz Cooke has been a lifelong friend to many of us, acting as a guiding light to generations of women figuring out life and health. From decoding the mysteries of girlhood in the Girl Stuff Books to the essential Up The Duff and her latest gem, It's The Menopause, she’s spent years empowering us.…
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From punk to purpose
Step into the extraordinary life of Jane Rowe, from an upper-class English boarding school to rubbing shoulders with rock stars and moguls in 70s punk London to, unexpectedly, an Australian sheep station. Jane shares her personal struggle with addiction, a journey that led her to work in drug...
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Manifesting dreams
It is a rare thing to dream a life goal at age 10, and then to go on and live it. But Chloe Dalton did exactly that, winning an Olympic gold medal in Rugby 7’s just as her younger self had dreamed. She has since gone on to play elite basketball as well, and now AFLW. But beyond her on-field...
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Breaking the infertility stigma
The path from wanting a child to holding that precious baby in your arms is rarely a simple one. Sometimes the A to Be of this story is complicated, challenging and heart-breaking. In this very special episode, we take you along an IVF journey with fertility specialist, Dr Nicole Hope, and her...
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Finding peace after shame
Comedian Diana Nguyen is one of the most joyful people you can meet. Her energy is uplifting and infectious, and underpins her purpose in life to spread the joy with all those she meets. But in this raw conversation, Diana reveals how being the daughter to Vietnamese refugee parents and having a...
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Working for global change
‘Social media is the medium of our time and it doesn't serve people. And I think the next evolution of technology is where it serves us. And so I do see myself in service to people on the planet.’ So says Sue Fennessy, the brilliant founder of new and innovative social media platform WeAre8…
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When purpose finds us
In 2006, Dave Graham came out as gay on live national television, in front of an audience of 3 million people. It was one of the first times in Australia a person’s sexuality was so openly exposed, and thankfully gloriously accepted, making Dave’s story profoundly impactful for other gay men and...
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Our ancestors walk with us
While we believe conversations around mental health are essential, we do issue a suicide trigger warning for this episode. If you or anyone you know is struggling, don't hesitate to get in touch with Lifeline on 13 11 14. If our ancestors walk with us, do we have the power to write our own…
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This is just the beginning
We do not know who we touch on our path, but not many of us have touched people by starring in one of the biggest horror blockbusters of the 80’s. Yet Barbara Bingham is more than Miss Van Deusen in Friday the 13th Part VIII. She’s a screenwriter, producer, devoted mother and wife, and at 65 a...
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Keep looking forward
Is every moment in our life interconnected? In her story, author Jayne Tuttle, maps the series of events that have led to her being who she is today: From the devastating loss of her dear Mum, to a passionate love affair with a handsome Frenchman, and the near-fatal accident that changed…
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When you come from nothing
‘If somebody told me I couldn't do something, I would be like, "Oh, I'm going to show you." - so says Darcy Donavan, television and film actress, executive producer and tech entrepreneur. Darcy’s fierce defiance has brought her from humble beginnings in Nashville, to the bright lights of…
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Sitting in the mud
In 1995, Alisha Tarrant lost her brother to suicide. Of course it was a profoundly devastating moment in her life, but it also lead her to her life’s purpose - which is to support others experiencing crisis. Alisha now leads Lifeline Narrm's crisis support training, a suicide prevention and…
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From life-changing accident to changing lives
‘My goal was to walk again. 20 years old, tell me I couldn’t do that and we weren’t friends.’ When Rhiannon Tracey became a quadriplegic, the trauma never stripped her of her hope. Through incredible determination, hard work and fearlessness, Rhiannon has turned that life-changing accident into...
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Answering the call to greatness
For six years Thomas Mayo was entrusted with carrying the Uluru statement from the Heart across Australia and today he speaks from the heart about his personal journey to become a leading YES campaigner as we approach the 2023 referendum date. From a little boy hesitant to speak up, to a union...
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Crazy Rich Asians and yum cha with Gwyneth
If you’ve heard of Crazy Rich Asians, you’re about to hear about Amy Wang, lead writer for the sequel Crazy Rich Asians 2. In this episode of A to BE Amy shares her spellbinding story of how she found her way into the writers’ rooms of Hollywood. Her childhood trajectory warrants a movie in…
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Are we destined to meet?
We are Broad Radio founder and all-round superstar, Jo Stanley and author and media woman of many talents, Mimi Kwa. Some amazing guests join us in future episodes, but in this one Ep 1 (wow we did it!) we are each other’s guests. It’s a humorous, energetic, deep dive into our own A to BE…
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Life is a journey, but how do we know we’re on the right path? On this podcast, Mimi Kwa & Jo Stanley, talk with fascinating people about the signs & sliding door moments that led them to a life of meaning and impact. These honest, vulnerable conversations aim to help you to better navigate your...
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Life is a journey, but how do we know we’re on the right path? On this podcast, Mimi Kwa and Jo Stanley talk with fascinating people about the signs and sliding door moments that led them to a life of meaning and impact. These honest, vulnerable conversations aim to help you to better navigate your own way and, if you haven’t already, find your unique map to what matters. Towards the end of each episode Jo and Mimi bring a surprise origin story to the discussion and hope to leave you wiser, fuller hearted and inspired.
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Life is a journey, but how do we know we’re on the right path? On this podcast, Mimi Kwa and Jo Stanley talk with fascinating people about the signs and sliding door moments that led them to a life of meaning and impact. These honest, vulnerable conversations aim to help you to better navigate your...
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