#218: Ricky Ponting on the Ashes, Pat Cummins, Indian cricket & stories you’ve never heard before
Ricky Ponting is a 50-year-old Australian cricket legend, former national captain, coach, commentator, and one of the most accomplished batsmen in the history of the sport. It was awesome to get him in here just in time for the Ashes period. We spoke about his childhood, mindset, iconic career, leading one of the greatest ever cricket teams, managing big personalities like Shane Warne, his wine business, life after retirement, and much more. Check out Ponting wines here: https://www.pontingwines.com.au/ Join my exclusive Mentored+ community: https://mentored.com.au/become-a-member/ Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#217 Nathan Stafford: Why This Lawn-Mowing Star Helps People Doing It Tough
Hi guys! We were undergoing unexpected renovations in this podcast. So apologies for the audio for this one. Thanks everyone for listening. Nathan Stafford is a Sydney-based gardener and social media personality, best known as the face of Nathan’s Lawns and Gardens. He is best known for regularly restoring neglected gardens for free, especially for people doing it tough such as seniors and social housing residents. We spoke about his early life, past struggles, turning his life around through gardening, going viral, why he looks after people doing it tough, his work today, the importance of setting goals, life as a parent and much more. Purchase Nathan's new book here: https://nathanslawnsandgardensau.com/products/the-adventures-of-nathans-lawns-and-gardens-the-haunted-jungleJoin my exclusive Mentored+ community: https://mentored.com.au/become-a-member/ Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#216 Ita Buttrose: The Unapologetic Woman Who Changed Australian Media
Ita Buttrose is one of Australia’s most influential journalists, editors, and businesswomen. In this conversation, we trace her remarkable journey — from her early days at The Australian Women’s Weekly and Cleo to leading the ABC and becoming a national icon. Ita opens up about John Laws, her family influences, the women’s liberation movement, and the challenges of breaking through in a male-dominated industry. We talk about her time working with Kerry Packer and Rupert Murdoch, her leadership at the ABC, her new book, and her advocacy for brain health and dementia awareness. Purchase her new book Unapologetically Ita here: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Unapologetically-Ita/Ita-Buttrose/9781761428739 Join my exclusive Mentored+ community: https://mentored.com.au/become-a-member/ Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#215 Tony Abbott: Australia Has Lost Its Courage & It’s Costing us
Tony Abbott, Australia’s 28th Prime Minister, joins me to talk about leadership, courage, and conviction in an age where those qualities are under siege. We unpack his views on what makes a great leader, how Australia has changed, and why he believes we’ve lost our national confidence. We also spoke about : His Early life and education Understanding Leadership and Courage Challenges of Modern Political Leadership Handling Illegal Boat Arrivals Patriotism and National Sovereignty The Role of History in Shaping Leadership The Importance of Objective History Reconciling Faith and History The Role of Faith in Leadership The Impact of his new Book Purchase Tony's new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Australia-Minister-foreword-Geoffrey-democracy-ebook/dp/B0F393W9TH Join my exclusive Mentored+ community: https://mentored.com.au/become-a-member/ Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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#214 Michelle Payne: The Melbourne Cup winner on making history, tragedy & the dark side of fame
Michelle Payne is an Australian horse racing icon and the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup in 2015, riding Prince of Penzance to victory and breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport. Ten years on from that magical win, I speak to her about: Growing up with ten siblings Making history as the only female to win the Cup The dark side of fame Brain injuries from her career Dealing with the loss of her sister The role of faith Her living and working relationship with her brother Stevie Her new books & what she’s working on now Purchase Michelle’s new book here: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Michelle-Payne-and-Angus-Fontaine-Ride-On-9781761473142 Join my exclusive Mentored+ community: https://mentored.com.au/become-a-member/ Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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