Behind the Bio with Ashley Feraude

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Cam Sullings who is a presenter for hire and and provides media training via his consultancy Present with Impact. Cam loves to be behind the mic to present, lead panels, host events and run radio programs. He has made a long career out of his passion for public speaking by tapping into a field that many of us dread. Cam takes us through tips on how to see presenting in a confidence-building way, shares some fun insights about his work and generational changes in communications and even provides some guidance on media training.Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions. Brought to you by Supercurious.

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Tara Cheyne, who is the Member for Ginninderra in the ACT Labor Party. As a Member of the Legislative Assembly, Tara’s ministry portfolio includes Human Rights, City and Government Services and  Night-Time Economy. With all that keeping her very busy, we step back to how Tara got to his point in her career after her studies Arts and Journalism.We unpick the drivers and the processes that enable her to be a productive, engaged and respected politician in a complicated profession that requires a mindful public vs private balance.Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions. Brought to you by Supercurious.

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Jeremy Byrnes, who has multiple decades of experience in wedding and portrait photography.One the one hand, the conversation explores Jeremy's love for connecting with people to tell their stories through photography and, on the other, connecting with oneself in order to achieve a healthy work and life balance. Jeremy is also a strong believer that people should be celebrated and not forgotten as we have so much to learn from older members of our community. To that effect, he is producing an exhibition which we discuss at the end of the conversation.  Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions.   Brought to you by Supercurious.

Ashley Feraude in conversatoin with Francis Owusu, Founder & CEO Kulture Break.Francis is a very inspirational person to many people, and it's not surprising considering that he is a social entrepreneur, he has been transforming the lives of young people for over two decades and is also an Australian of the Year award winner.In this conversation, we explore how and why he started Kulture Break, and how movement and dance are a gateway to building resilience, community connections and personal growth. We discuss the increasing importance of resilience today and the principles of gratitude as part of that process.  Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions.   Brought to you by Supercurious.

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Hannah Farrar, a UC student midwife in her final year of studies and practice.‘Midwives are a unique breed of people’ in the way they can manage, empathy, science, stress and excitement all at once. Hannah takes us into her world and profession to shed some light on what drives midwives, how they approach their work and empower women and couples, how they manage highly stressful situations and celebrate the miracle of life.Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions. Brought to you by Supercurious.

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Zoe Piper, who has a rich scope of experience and achievements ranging from STEM and entrepreneurship to academia.Zoe is not cut out for a 'standard single job and one employer' kind of life and has thrown her passion into sustainable home building, app creation and elevation of professional connections. Over the past 25 years, she has crafted a unique portfolio career at the intersection of industry, research and government all while sitting on many boards, raising two children and balancing everyday life.Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions. On all podcast apps and link in bio. Brought to you by Supercurious.

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Jimmy Logue, an independent video director and the owner of Crewcible Studio, a video production company located in Canberra. He leads a team of passionate multimedia enthusiasts to deliver various national projects ranging from documentaries, music video clips, corporate work, advertising and social media video content.Jimmy talks about his passion, the love of traditional film, the exciting challenges of AI, the Canberra film and video production industry and how he adjusts his outlook with the changing times.Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions. On all podcast apps and link in bio. Brought to you by Supercurious.

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Mariana, who is all about inspiring and helping leaders and organisations to unlock their full potential and achieve greater fulfilment and productivity in the workplace. She is a certified organisational coach by the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership, a life coach by Robbins Madanes Life Coaching Training and former SCMP-certified member of the Global Communication Certification Council.We discuss all this along with her passion for new challenges, international travel and techniques to build trust quickly and elevate groupthink to a common goal.Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions.Brought to you by Supercurious.

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Archie, who is a perfect example of someone who follows their passion and talent from a very early age to achieve big things. In his case, his love of the evolving dance music scene in Canberra turned into the professional driver that saw him move from being a DJ with national exposure, to a producer, to the head of A&R at Central Station Records and also an artist manager.Archie does not have a motto but he has a very positive attitude that if you really want to get somewhere, you’ll find a way, step by step.Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions.Brought to you by Supercurious.

Ashley Feraude in conversation with James Willson, founder of the Cre8ive, an integrated communication and creative group of companies. James also sits on a number of boards including the City Renewal Authority and National Capital Authority.James' professional motto is to drive change for good and aim to foresee new opportunities. We explore his professional and person approach, what drives him after more than 20 years in business, how he manages to balance competing projects and why boards are a great way to bring about positive change.Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions.Brought to you by Supercurious.

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Anna Petridis, founder of Cartel Taqueria.Anna is a force of passion, drive and clarity. In this candid conversation Anna lets us into her world and into the way she views the love of cooking, a perfect customer experience and expanding business ideas.Learning from past challenges, Anna emerges with an ability to back herself and leads towards a great vision for delivering delicious food to her community … and beyond.Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions.Brought to you by Supercurious.

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Richard Watkins and Tracy Margrain, the founders of Bentspoke.10 years ago Richard and Tracy put all their passion and skill into launching a Canberra-based craft beer pub and brewery. Their dreams were big but even they admit the success has been phenomenal, not only in terms of the brand’s growth and numerous national accolades but also in the support of the community.Richard and Tracy give an insight into their world, how they successfully experiment with taste and even answer a short true or false pop quiz at the end.Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions.Brought to you by Supercurious.

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Jarrod Deaton who is the Founder of Three Mills Bakery.His previous accomplishments include founding Two Before Ten as well as A Baker, both of which have had a big impact on the ever-evolving food and beverage scene in Canberra. Jarrod generously gives a very transparent insight into the highs and lows of creating, launching and growing a business in tricky economic times. His passion and drive see him through it all as well as the support of the great team he has around him and the local community.Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions. Brought to you by Supercurious.

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Mark Brook who is the Principal Architect at MyMyMy Architecture.The unique approach to Mark’s practice is that his firm specialises in exterior and interior design and also partners with a building company. This provides a truly holistic approach to home and commercial space design. We chat about his career journey, including a stint as a carpenter, dealing with design trends, what would make Canberra designs unique and even his favourite points of interest in Canberra.Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions. Brought to you by Supercurious.

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Felix Bray, who is a DJ, recording artist, radio and podcast producer and the GM of I Rock Entertainment.Felix has always been the one to say yes to every opportunity and, with his self-professed nerdy background in music and technology, has managed to accomplish plenty of exciting things.He has worked both in front of and behind the mic on major radio shows, produced award-winning podcasts, built a solid career as an artist and DJ and has taken on a General Manager role of an entertainment company that manages multiple successful nights across Sydney.He still makes time to come down to Canberra regularly to spin some tunes and catch up with friends and family - to him this will always be home.Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions.Brought to you by Supercurious.

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Alex Brennan who is the Managing Director of Blue Ink. 20 years ago as a 20-something-year-old, Alex decided to move to Canberra with a vision of buying a small business and making it a a success and Canberra his home. After a lot of work, having a knack for creating relationships and embracing change … Alex has grown a stable and successful mid-sized business that he is very proud of.Speaking of pride, he is a massive Canberra supporter and a Canberra Raiders fanatic all of which leans into his belief in the power of close communities.Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions. Brought to you by Supercurious.

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Alex Vallentine, who is the CEO of Combat Sports Australia.Alex is a sports lover both in his personal and professional life and his career as a CEO, partnership and government relations manager has seen him work in the field of sports management across sports such as volleyball and judo. Alex’s days are filled with supporting teams, working with partners and stakeholders, promoting sport and travelling to watch elite teams compete. It’s a career he loves and that passion drives him to put everything he has into supporting human beings to excel in their pursuit of sports excellence. Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions. Brought to you by Supercurious.

Ashley Feraude in conversation with Phillipa Leggo, who is a Commercial Director and CO-Funder at Scott Leggo Gallery & CPA ACT Divisional Councillor. Phillipa has perfectly transitioned from an advanced career in accounting, auditing and finance for such key brands as Wesfarmers and Kmart to setting up and running a now flourishing private business with her husband Scott. All that while raising two children, having time to exercise plenty, joining a number of boards and mentoring women in business. Philipa has a commercially focused finance experience across retail, advertising, pharmacy, tourism, and professional services.  She loves building meaningful relationships and connecting business leaders together.Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions. Brought to you by Supercurious.

Ashley Feraude in conversation Cathy Hope,  an Associate Professor in Arts & Communication at UC and the person behind play-based activation of major community spaces in Canberra. Cathy is an energetic and colourful academic with ample applied experience in the specialist field of place-based and community-driven installations. Among others, Cathy has led the research, delivery and evolution of the Haig Park project for ACT Government along with a large team. The space has shifted from being an undesirable location to one with plenty of community play infrastructure, that hosts numerous markets and events. Her unique work is all about transforming communities for the better by making sure they have playful fun. Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions. Brought to you by Supercurious.

Ashley Feraude in conversation Anna Krajacic, who is a Manifesting Coach. Following a longer corporate career, Anna felt that something was missing from her life. She undertook a path of life coaching and learning and realised that filling that void is all about positively aspiring to exciting new goals. Easy to say but harder to do, so Anna became a manifesting coach who helps clients identify what truly will make them happy and how to build a bridge between the now and those higher goals.Behind the Bio, a podcast about the people behind the professions.Brought to you by Supercurious.