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Talking from Scratch - with George McEwan
by George McEwan
Talking From Scratch is a weekly podcast with George Mac McEwan, that gives the microphone to some of the most interesting and authentic people, living on the front lines of Business, Psychology, Sport and Media. We look at their decision making and what drives them on their chosen path, social capital, life lessons, and the struggles that helped them get there. Informative, funny, and explorative... nothings off the table, from AI to Excellence, Society and the Human Mind.
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#34 - Joseph Healy - CEO & Co-Founder of Judo Bank
Joseph Healy is the Co-Founder of Judo Bank, and held the position of CEO, from 2016 - 2024. This isn't just the story of a career banker, succession, leadership or even winning against the odds. Joseph has become one of the most important figures in banking, finance, entrepreneurialism and...
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#33 - James Edwards - CEO & Co-Founder of PetCircle:
James Edwards - Pet Circle - Special Episode $1 Billion Dollars, that was the valuation of PetCircle in 2023. $1 Billion and climbing, I should say. James Edwards began the business with Mike Frizell in 2011, and never looked back. Sleepless nights, lugging 20kg bags of dog food, riding a bike to...
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#31 - The Harsh Reality Of Being The CEO - Chris Baddock
Chris Baddock might not say this himself, but he's one of the most popular CEO's in Australia. Learn in your 40's & Earn in your 50's... thats the C-Suite way. He steered 8,000 employees through a pandemic and helped double the share price along the way, which, in case you didn't know is ASX 100...
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#28 - Jen Bell: CEO of Zembl - Terrible Things Can Happen But They Don't Need To Define You
Jen Bell is the CEO of Zembl. Raised by a single mother, Jen caught the bus to school alone as a 3 year old (but it was the 70's and times have changed). Despite loss in life, negative attitudes, others expectations, and traumatic events over the years... Jen has never had a victims mindset.…
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#26 - Cat Anderson - The Hidden Psychology Behind Emotional Bias & Decision Making
Cat Anderson is an Author, the host of Social Creatures, a former reality TV star, and the Head of International Marketing @ Sprout Social. She's interviewed some of the biggest names on the planet, from Triple H of the WWE to Billy McFarlane of Fyre Festival Infamy. Expect to learn about Game...
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#24 - Malcom Wanstall - The Strangest Mysteries Of Leadership, Explained
Malcom Wanstall is a CTO, advisor, data whisperer and strategist. If you've ever wondered why you aren't the leader you wished you could be, or have experienced imposter syndrome, or even just wondered why people behave the way they do... then Malcom has a lot of answers. From personal growth, to...
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#22 - Joe Kwon: CEO of Confit - Second Chances & Never Quitting
Joe Kwon is the CEO and Founder of Confit Pathways. This is the inspirational story of Joe Kwon. At the age of 21, Joe was sentenced to 13 years in prison for directing a criminal enterprise, but he didn't even wait for his release to begin turning his life around. During his time of…
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#21 - Dave Shepherd - Why Is Nobody Tough Anymore
If you haven't heard of Dave Shepherd just yet, you've likely heard of HubSpot, and he was one of the earliest people in the door, of what became a Goliath... except this Goliath didn't lose, and neither did David. As one of the early pillars of the business, he set out on a two-year journey and...
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#16 - Parul Oberoi - Why Nobody Is Taught About Finances In School
Parul Oberoi is a content creator, and influencer on her YouTube channel: ASK Parul. Parul leverages her life experiences and shares practical tips on professional growth, finance, and self development. Her passion is to inspire people to live a well-rounded, balanced & successful life that can…
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#15 - Andy Canning - The Unseen Impacts Of Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Andy Canning is a former detective inspector from the MetPolice in the UK, having spent over two decades in various units in law enforcement. Growing up in a privileged environment, with a private school education and a social circle more likely to play organised cricket than encounter an…
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#14 - Alex Millar - There's No Good, Bad Or Early Time, Just Stay Consistent In Business
Alex Millar is the CEO of I lead Hudled and Co-Founder of Finance in Tech. Hudled is a SaaS intelligence platform that helps finance teams manage and optimize their software stack. Hudled leverages data science to provide insights into SaaS spending, saving millions of dollars for globally. Hudled
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#13 - Heath McNally - When The AI Robots Will Take Over Our Jobs
The world of technology and business has it's fair share of sharks, elephants and monsters, but Heath McNally is the Global Talent Acquisition Manager for a double certified Unicorn - Employment Hero. For anyone that hasn't been living under a rock, the revolution of AI and ChatGPT, has been…
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#12 - Erlene Graanoogst - How To Do What You Say You Will Do
Erlene is one of the most stoic and yet empathetic individuals that I've met. Calm, collected, composed and unperturbed, nothing seems to stop her from doing the things she's committed to; whether mentoring in Germany, studying in Amsterdam, working in New York, or taking a hiatus in Byron Bay....
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#11 - Michael Mcelroy - The Bear & The Dark Reality Of Being A Chef
Michael Mcelroy is a leading head chef that came up through the ranks of Nobu in London, before finding himself on the shores of Sydney. Looking back on a career in football, he traded in the pitch to peel potatoes as a teenager. We look at his journey, being a perfectionist, and the difficulty…
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#10 - Wassu - Running For Your Life: How To Find Balance On The Way To 10 Million Streams
Wassu Music, otherwise known as Weston Butler is a DJ based in NYC with over 10 million streams and a following from Chigago to Shanghai. Having entered the music scene in his college days, he's come to find commercial success and international recognition in recent years. In todays episode we…
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#9 - Jordan Hallpike - Working With The Biggest Names In Music & Why Your Career Doesn't Define You
Jordan Hallpike is a Co-Founder, Entrepreneur and more recently, a Cross Over Agent with William Morris Endeavour (WME), For those who don't know, WME manage the likes of Christian Bale, Matt Damon and Jake Gyllenhaal, and if you've seen the TV Show, Entourage... you might recognise some of the...
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#8 - Diego Palomino - How To Quit A Toxic Boss & Why Are People So Disconnected In Todays World
Diego Palomino is the CEO & Founder of We Are Alive Productions. We are talk about Diego's mission to bring people together, in an increasingly disconnected world. His commitment to curate unique experiences in the most captivating locations around Australia... a concept that all started with a...
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#7 - Ray Yee - How To Find A Mentor In A Crisis & The 9-Year Old Investor
Ray Yee Ray is an Investor, Advisor & Mentor, that had made his mark from Sweden to Sydney. Creating a role for yourself, even if it doesn't exist. When to risk, and how to win. How a 9-year old invested in the Canadian Bonds Market. Who became his mentor in midst of a financial crisis. The newly...
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#5 - Calvin Dunne - Being Cancelled When You're Not Famous & What To Do When The Group Chat Get's Leaked (To The National Press)
Calvin Dunne is a pilot, having spent over a decade in law enforcement. A decade into his distinguished career, including his tenure in the riot squad, Calvin switched positions, where he was added into a group chat on WhatsApp... shortly after, a collection of messages between the police were...
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#2 - Drew Cross - How To Fight Back From The Brink & Dealing With Loss
Drew Cross is a MMA fighter & coach, in Sydney. Drew has taken a difficult path to reach the point he's arrived at today. From humble beginnings, he's experienced more loss than most will ever face. Drew has inspired countless others, to face their mental health issues head on, and continues to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Talking From Scratch is a weekly podcast with George Mac McEwan, that gives the microphone to some of the most interesting and authentic people, living on the front lines of Business, Psychology, Sport and Media. We look at their decision making and what drives them on their chosen path, social capital, life lessons, and the struggles that helped them get there. Informative, funny, and explorative... nothings off the table, from AI to Excellence, Society and the Human Mind.
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