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Alex is back with more incredible and jaw dropping travel stories!He jumps on to share some highlight moments from his recent Cycle Africa Trip! This was a 125 day journey from Cape Town to Djibouti. A 9000+km adventure by bike, traversing 16 countries, endlessly varying terrain, countless smiles and several lifetimes of memories! All whilst raising over $10,000 for Pure Water for Africa!Alex also gives us an insight into his newest adventure, Far Corners! Far Corners is a small-group travel company that focuses on adventure, cultural immersion and social impact. From expeditions in the less visited regions of the world to ultra trail runs on each of the 7 continents, Far Corners goes beyond your average itinerary to ensure a life changing experience for both you and the local people. 5% of all tour costs go towards supporting a community driven social development project in each region!An episode packed full of amazing stories and I hope you all enjoy! You can keep up with Alex and his adventures here! And make sure to check out Far Corners on Instagram here or on their website here; https://www.farcorners.tours/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mimi Phillips is founder of Minnie Lane the namesake jewellery line that creates timeless pieces of wearable art! Mimi shares her journey from starting out in Fashion and Design for brands such as Ralph Lauren, to then deciding to make the leap and start her own jewellery line! She talks about what goes into creating these pieces, what its like getting to collaborate with other artists and what is to come for Minnie Lane! Check out their website here or follow their instagram here!IF you'd like to check out some other podcast episodes you can find us on instagram here!As always, thanks for listening! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie is Nashville based Photographer who specialises in Alternative Processing. He began taking photos in High School before going on to receive his BFA in Professional Photographic Illustration from the Rochester Institute of Technology.After graduating college Robbie began researching and teaching himself the Wet Plate Collodion (tintype) process, as a means to slow down and be more intentional with his work. Although Robbie mainly focuses most of his work on the tintype process now, you can still catch him shooting digital and film!Check out his work on instagram here or find more work on his Website here!You can find all things podcast on our Instagram here <3As always, thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gray is an artist / producer living and working in Nashville. As well as writing and producing music, he plays lead guitar for Laura Vinson, who recently opened up for Stevie Nicks at the Lovin Life Music Festival this year. He shares his journey in the music industry from growing up in North Carolina to studying at SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) before moving to Los Angeles on short notice to take a job in music! You can find Gray on Instagram here and check out his Spotify here!Follow the Podcast on Instagram here!As always, thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crystal is a Zookeeper who has worked in Zoos all over Australia including Sydney's Taronga Zoo and Symbio Wildlife Park. Crystal shares her journey of being passionate about animals and zoo-keeping from a young age, How she got into the zoo industry through going to TAFE as opposed to taking the University route, what it's like working closely with animals and how it can be a beautiful thing building a bond with them but also a mentally tough job! We throw it back and hear about her viral TikTok videos created with her sister Lexy and hear all about her upcoming travels around Australia! Check out Crystal on instagram hereCheck out her Youtube hereYou can keep up with the podcast instagram here! Hope you all enjoy, thanks so much for listening x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tahyna is an Australian Actress, Director, Writer and Producer. Starting out her career in the entertainment industry as a model when was a young child, Tahyna soon found her love for storytelling which led her into acting. She started out starring in Australian TV Drama 'Blue Water High' then went on to feature in films such as X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Australian Independent films 'Beautiful' + 'Needle'Tahyna has since made the move to focus on behind the camera roles and directed her first feature Documentary 'M.u.M: Misunderstandings of Miscarriage' which was released in 2020. On this episode she shares her journey into the industry, her experiences both acting and working behind the scenes in various crew roles in the Film/TV industry, what she's learnt throughout her career and some of her upcoming projects!Check out Tahyna on instagram here!Follow us on instagram here!As always, thanks for listening x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kal is a young Australian who is fighting to make a change for the better by minimising our use of plastics! Kal Co-Founded Plastic Free Cronulla, is a Youth Ocean Leader, Ambassador for Take 3 for the Sea and the Sutherland Shire Environment Citizen of the Year in 2023. He was invited to speak on environmental issues at the UN and has just released his Documentary 'Rising Up' which follows Kal on his "journey uncovering the human stories of the greatest crises we face & finding solutions we can all do to roll up our sleeves and take action."Check out Kal's Instagram hereWatch the Rising up Trailer here !!Follow the Podcast on Instagram here to stay up to date with new guests! As always, thanks for listening x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nays is an Independent Filmmaker whose films have won awards both here in Australia as well internationally. His latest film Diving into Darkness recently won the Best Documentary Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and is due to be widely released later this year. He joins me today to share his journey in making Diving into Darkness, How he came to know Dr Jill Heinerth, some of the challenges shooting a predominately underwater film, as well as sharing some stories from his own journey as a creative. You can check out Nays' website here and his instagram hereCheck out the podcast instagram here!As always, hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Wright is a Supervising Sound Editor and recording mixer who has worked in the Film industry at Soundfirm for 25 years. Andy was part of the team that won an Oscar in 2017 for Best Sound Mixing on Hacksaw Ridge. On this episode he shares how he got his start in the industry, the shift from Analogue to Digital sound, What is the role of ADR and Foley, building soundscapes for certain genres, his experience at the Oscars and much more! Check out Andy's IMDB page hereStay up to date with the podcast on Instagram hereHope you all enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eloise is an Australian long distance runner and the Co-Founder of the Love Mercy Foundation. She has competed at both the 2012 London Olympics and 2016 Rio Olympics in the 5000m and 10,000m events.Today she shares her experiences throughout her career so far; what it was like qualifying for her first olympics in 2000 but being unable to compete due to injury, her experience training for and competing at the Olympics, how becoming a mother impacted her as an athlete, making the switch to marathon running and how she came to co-found the Love Mercy Foundation with fellow Olympian Julius Achon.You can find Eloise on instagram hereCheck out Love Mercy at their website hereFollow the Podcast on Instagram hereAs always, thanks for listening! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dani Atkins is the Co-Founder of the very well loved bikini brand - Kulani Kinis. Dani shares her journey that led to starting Kulani! How she went from studying psychology to starting her own bikini brand, the early days when it was just Dani + Alex doing EVERYTHING for the business, growing the team and eventually building their own brand new, beautiful headquarters, the BTS of collaborations + design and how Kulani continue to stand out in such a saturated market!Check out Kulani Kinis website here or go give them a follow on insta here! You can find Dani on instagram here!Go show the podcast instagram some love here!As always, thank you for listening! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk all things 2024 Oscars!! This week's episode is a little different, I'm joined by Bianca Casarotto as we sit down to chat about all things oscars. From the looks on the red carpet to the nominees, moments within the show and what were our faves this year. Bianca works in Creative Direction, Graphic design as well as Set decoration! Passionate about the arts and all things fashion, you can also go to her instagram if you need fashion inspiration!Checkout Bianca's Instagram here and go show the podcast instagram some love here!Thanks for listening, as always x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia is the Digital Content producer for one of Australia's most beloved sporting teams - the Matildas! She joins me this week to share her journey into the Digital Media Industry, how she landed her job and what it was like working with the Matildas during the FIFA Womens World Cup here in Australia last year. Thanks for listening! xCheck out the podcast instagram here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Em Reid is the founder of Blanc Space Tattoo studio, as well as being a very talented tattoo artist. Perhaps most well known for her fine line tattoos, people travel from all over to the small coastal town of Milton to be tattooed by Em. Approaching almost a decade in the industry, she joins me to share what her journey has been like so far, some of the Taboo's of the tattoo world, how Blanc Space came to be, Lingering misconceptions around the industry, the stories of the first tattoos she ever gave, as well as plenty of other great stories! Hope you enjoy! Check out Em on instagram here and the Blanc Space Studio here!Go and give the podcast instagram some love here <3Thanks for listening as always x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eloise Harpas is a professional dancer living and working Los Angeles. Before making the move to the USA, Eloise worked on Australian shows such as The Voice, XFactor and the Masked Singer as well as being a part of live performances at the ARIA Awards and Sydney's Mardi Gras performing along side artists like Dua Lipa, Sam Smith and Rita Ora. In this episode Eloise shares what it was like making the move to LA and booking the Grammy's as her first job, the craziness of Cattle Call auditions in LA, working with Baz Luhrmann on the Production of Elvis, what her day to day life can look like when she isn't working and some of her crazy LA stories!You can find Eloise on Instagram here and TikTok here! Follow the Podcast Instagram here to keep up to date with new episodes :) Thanks for Listening x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cody Jon is a musician from Sydney whose music brings the fun of 90's pop, throw in some clever production, mixed with some R+B undertones to create some insanely catchy and fun tunes! From starting out writing and producing his own songs in his bedroom, to recently coming back from his first headline show in Tokyo Japan - there is no doubt that it's only up from here for Cody. He joins me to talk about his recent trip to Japan, what it was like starting out making music whilst still at school, travelling solo and some insight into what to expect from his new EP. Hope you all enjoy! For all things Cody check out his instagram here You can find the podcast instagram here - show it some love! As always - thanks for listening x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tenille is our very own Marine Wildlife Warrior! Fuelled by her passion for the ocean and its inhabitants, if she isn't in the ocean swimming or snorkelling, she's fighting to protect its marine life. We talk about her love for the ocean from a young age, how she became the youngest member of the Jellybeans (Local Legends) and discuss what's happened recently with the killing of a Blue Groper at her local swim spot. Check out Tenille on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tenillepiek/Follow the podcast on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/itskindacrazy_podcast/Read more about the terrible killing of the Blue Groper here: https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/what-an-ahole-locals-fume-over-killing-of-iconic-blue-groper-at-the-shire/news-story/d6e9ce5a7f83f82229d4dd10bb3f672c Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex is seasoned traveller and has a goal to visit every country in the world! Having travelled to 80+ countries already he is well on his way to achieve his goal! If you love travel (let's be real, who doesn't) then this episode will have something for you! He joins me to share his story - the origin of wanting to visit every country, some crazy travel stories, capturing memories along the way and some countries he recommends that you might not expect! Keep up to date with Alex's travels on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/routetotravel/ or on his website here: https://routetotravel.com/Check out the Podcast instagram here and give it a follow! https://www.instagram.com/itskindacrazy_podcast/As always, thanks for listening x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darcy Lane is a Sydney based artist whose music moves around within the genres of pop music showcasing her ethereal vocals and clever lyricism. Taking inspiration from the likes of Olivia Rodrigo, Lorde, Paramore and Billie Eilish - her music has had the support of Apple Music, Triple J, Triple J Unearthed and many more. We chat about performing live, songwriting as a form of therapy and how a DM she never expected a reply to, helped take her music career to the next level. Check out her music on Spotify + Apple music and follow her on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/darcylanemusicand if you'd like to keep up to date with new guests follow the podcast here: https://www.instagram.com/itskindacrazy_podcast/as always .... thankyouuuu for listening <3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruby is no stranger to Sydney's Music scene - both a well known Music photographer and Drummer, if she isn't capturing all the moments at live gigs you can find her up on stage keeping the beat for Chloe Dadd! Come listen to Ruby share her insight on the industry, some stories from on the job, dream gigs to photograph and lots of other music chat! Thanks for listening! Check out Ruby on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubyboland/Follow the Podcast on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/itskindacrazy_podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bec Castle is the founder/owner of Bec Bakes, a popular Cake + Dessert store in the Sutherland Shire! What started as making cakes for friends and family has turned into one of the shires most loved places for all things sweet! She shares her journey into the baking world, what it was like in the early days of Bec Bakes, the harder sides of running a business and hear she shares all about what a day in the life can be! If you're in the Shire - pop into the store and grab a treat - I recommend the cookies, they're to die for! Check out Bec's Cakes at her instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/becbakessydney Follow the podcast on instagram here to stay up to date with upcoming episodes: https://www.instagram.com/itskindacrazy_podcast/Thanks for Listening!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan is a Singer-Songwriter from Sydney - he appeared on season 10 of the Voice Australia. Jordan joins me to share what his experience was like on reality TV. We talk about his upcoming first Co-headline show, music he's released and what its been like finding his sound as an artists, as well as what reality TV show he thinks he could win! Hope you all enjoy! Jordan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanfuller/Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskindacrazy_podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travis is an Australian actor who has graced our screens in films such as Unbroken, Bloody Hell and his upcoming role in the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. He shares his journey from growing up in country Victoria to studying at WAAPA, what it's like being/working on set, his first big role in the industry and all crazy experiences he has had since. We also get to hear about Travis' upcoming short film 'Dusty' which he wrote and starred in. It shines a light on the toxic and self destructive side of grief - a story very close to his heart. So keep an eye out for that and you will catch Travis on cinema screens next year when Kingdom of Planet of the Apes comes out!As always, thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy the episode!Keep up to date with Travis on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/travjeffery/Check out the Polished Man website here: https://polishedman.com/Follow the podcast instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/itskindacrazy_podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eli is an Amphibian Biologist, currently studying his Masters Degree in Sydney at UNSW. Eli's passion for all things amphibians and Reptiles has taken him on many crazy journeys all around the globe and when he isn't immersed in the world of Frogs you might find him surfing at his local break. In this episode he shares with us what it was like growing up in Michigan, how he came to find his love for Frogs and Reptiles, the story of how he and his best friend sailed from Fiji to Australia (with no prior Sailing knowledge), some of the cool places his study and passion has taken him, as well of lots of interesting facts sprinkled throughout the episode. You can check out Eli's blog here; https://elibieri.wixsite.com/websiteCheck out the Podcast Instagram for more info and photos on Eli and his adventures; https://www.instagram.com/itskindacrazy_podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke is an Australian Country Singer/Songwriter who has just released his 9th studio album 'Different Drum.' He's won 16 Golden Guitar Awards in his career so far and joins me today to talk about his journey in the country music industry. He shares the joys of being a songwriter and getting to live so many different lives through storytelling, the importance of teaching people valuable lessons through his music and some of the differences between the American and Australian country music scenes! You can purchase Luke's new album at his website; https://lukeoshea.com/As always, thank you for listening!Go check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/itskindacrazy_podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jasper Rose is the Founder of Shire Beauty Salon, Dusa Beauty! As well as owning and running the Salon she is passionate about helping give back and is involved in many charities, including being on the Committee for Sutherland Shire Relay for life. Listen in to here her experience in the TAFE system, how she came to start her own business, her love for giving back and how this has lead to her involvement in multiple fundraisers and charities - including shaving her head for charity a few years back! Oh and she also educates me on the benefits of Lash lifting vs lash extensions! Tune in to find out!Check out Dusa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dusabeauty/Make sure to follow the Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskindacrazy_podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellen is a singer songwriter from Sydney - whether she's releasing her solo music or performing and writing with the Ooroos, music is her number one and she's only just getting started! She joins me to talk about being raised in a musical family, how she paralysed a vocal cord playing AFL, how the Ooroos came to be and we get all the inside scoop on her newest single Dog from hell! Kick back and enjoy!Check out her Music on Spotify @Ellen SoffeInstagram: @ellenandtheooroos@ellenn_soffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lani is an accredited Nutritionist (BHSc), Founder of her clinic By Lani and all round wellness enthusiast! She tells us her journey into the wonderful world of Health and Wellness and what sparked her passion for this industry. We hear about her love for working with Female Teenage and Adolescents on their health journeys, as well some easy tips that you can work into your day to day life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ria is an up and coming actress from Sydney whose recently had her first feature film debut in 'Hostile Forces.' She tells us how she fell in love with acting as a little girl whilst watching Angelina Jolie in Tomb Raider and has had her heart set on it ever since! We hear about the unlikely way Ria landed her first big job, what it was like to shoot a movie through the COVID Pandemic and her hopes for the future. Sit back to hear all about her experience!Ria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ria_maric1/?hl=enit's kinda crazy podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/itskindacrazy_podcast?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bronte is the Founder and Director of Shire Scout, the go to place for everything the Sutherland Shire has to offer. Wether you are looking for the best place for cocktails, a quiet cafe for a coffee, or somewhere to celebrate a special occasion - Shire Scout is the place to look!Bronte joins me to talk about how Shire Scout was founded as a result of the COVID Pandemic, the challenges she faced and the opportunities she took advantage of! You can check out Shire Scout on Instagram @shire.scout or at their Website www.shirescout.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mel is the founder of Mutha Runner, an all womens running group based in Cronulla! Mel has been a running coach since 2006 when her and her husband Jock, started Jock Athletic. She joins me today to talk about how Mutha Runner came to be, the incredible community it has created for not only herself but all the women involved, some of the great achievements of the Muthas and her advice on what to do to get motivated. Remember, you don't have to be a Mother to run with the Muthas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sian is a singer/songwriter & multi-instrumentalist from Sydney. She joins me today to talk about her experience on ‘The Voice - Australia’, her influences in the music world, the vulnerability of song writing, the anxiety around her rapid growth on social media and all things in between! Go check out her music on Spotify! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoe has gone from living in a small town in South Australia to running her own all abilities dance school in Sydney! She sits down to share her journey, talk about how she got into dance and the impacts it has had on her life, her experience working in disability support, being diagnosed with ADHD later in her life and how she was able to combine her passions for dance and disability support work into opening her dream dance school, Infinite Abilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musician, Songwriter and Producer - Luca works both in writing and producing for others as well as releasing his own music under the name Neptune. He sits down to talk all about how he got into the world of creating music, the crazy success he's had on some of his own songs, the people and bands who inspired him, the feeling of performing his first live show and his new music thats coming soon! Tune in to hear all about it and check out his music on Spotify! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sabrina our soon to be stunt woman and skydiving enthusiast! She tells us how she came to find herself in a stunt class one Saturday morning, what it’s like being lit on fire, falling in love with jumping out of planes, teaching herself to surf and the importance of kindness!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gab spent many a morning in her life at swim training before going on to compete and place at a national level in the NCAA. She joins us to share her experience of being an Aussie competitive swimmer at an American College, leaving home and growing up and she opens up about her struggle with an eating disorder and how that affected her college experience but also the important lessons it has taught her along the way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to capturing a moment Cam is somewhat of an expert. Wether he’s out surfing or floating in the lineup waiting to get the perfect shot, Cameron spends a lot of his time in the ocean! He joins me to talk about his journey into surf photography, the dangers and challenges of shooting out in the surf and being able to call a passion his full-time job. Kick back and enjoy!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A pole queen and an absolute ray of sunshine! Lily joins me to talk about how after tearing both her ACLs she found herself in a pole dancing class at the ripe age of 14 and the many ways in which it has impacted her life since. From being a student, to now a teacher and performer, Lily has come along way and has made a positive impact on so many of her students. We talk about how pole has given her confidence in herself, the ever growing and welcoming community of pole and of course throw in some stories too! Ever been curious about the world of pole dancing, hit play and hear all about it!Check us out on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.