Sutherland Shire Podcast Station

Episode 6 : Sadhi Shivjyoti Yoic Nun and Sacred Jewellery Designer, understanding and defining your souls purpose

In this epsiode, Shadi shares her personal journey and the purpose of her jewellery and her creative designs.  
For more episodes www.niso.com.au/podcast/

The Curious Lawyer - Buying the right home at the right price with Kathryn from Innovative Property Advocates

In this episode Nicole and Kathryn discuss the  benefits and advantages of engaging a buyers' agent.  Kathryn is an experienced real estate agent in the Sutherland Shire with local area knowledge and expertise when it comes to property.  Kathryn has some great questions to ask your buyers' agent and tips in preparing to buy an investment property. 
 
www.innovativeproperty.com.au

The Untold Story of Chris Henry, Owner of BlackBird Cafe Thirroul

In this episode Shannon sits down with Chris Henry, owner and head chef at the Black Bird Cafe in Thirroul. He talks about his journey through adoption and the big one over to Australia, at the age of 16, to start a new life.   From a chaotic childhood, Chris found peace and calm with his wife Alice, who is the granddaughter of Gough Whitlam, and also adopted.   
Chris and Alice have had it all, lost it and now find themselves building strong community relationships as they run the well located and much loved Black Bird Cafe.  Find out the amazing work they did during Covid and how being a father gives him the opportunity to create the childhood for his children, he didn't have. 
In our research we found some fabulous reviews that Chris humbly accepted. 
Follow them on socials and check out this rave about the cafe. 
"Divine coffee. Great service and lovely staff. The staff and owners are always friendly they greet you with a smile and hello and the food what can I say other then it is just so yummy the corn fritters are the best I have ever eaten"
Website  : BlackBird Cafe Thirroul
Facebook : BlackBird Cafe Thirroul
 
The Untold Story
The Australian business that specialises in capturing history. 
Have you ever thought of writing down your story, or your loved one’s story? Have you wanted to create a keepsake to help you remember your loved one, something that can be treasured for generations to come?
 

Graham Bruton - One amazing half of the Bruton Brothers from Sharkies Beach

Graham is 77, he's been living at Sharkies Beach most of his life, playing gatekeeper to the  famous stretch of sand between Sydney and Wollongong.  In this episode he fondly remembers his days helping his father in the painting business and bringing up his family on the block adjacent to his family home.  Graham shares his personal story that if not for Shannon would have been left, an untold story.  We have now captured the highlights and memories for his future generations, in his words, in his voice.  Have you ever thought of writing down your story, or your loved one’s story? Have you wanted to create a keepsake to help you remember your loved one, something that can be treasured for generations to come? The Untold Story is led by Shannon Kendrick, an experienced practitioner with a career of helping create life records for foster children. Shannon now leads a passionate team and delivers the service to the wider community, helping everyone have access to their life story.  Give yourself, and your family, the gift of history. Call The Untold Story today.    

The Boat Princess Nicky Vaux

In this series, Nicky shares her valuable insight and experiences about Women in Boating. With a personal goal to engage more women in the industry and supporting employment, sport and leisure pathways, in this first episode you'll get to know and love the Boat Princess as we do. 
We are excited to welcome Nicky Vaux to the ShirePOD platform.  Introducing Nicky might take a while to scan through her many achievement, accolades and acknowlegements.  
You can follow Nicky and live vicariously through her instagram 
@theboatprincess
Nicky is the owner of the Empire Bobbin Head Marina nestled inside the National Park. 
She is a boat owner, board member of the MIA and advocate for women in boating.  
Incredible guests.  Amazing Interviews and Loads of Inspiration for Women who have never thought of a lifestyle or livelihood on on or around the waters edge.
 
www.theboatprincess.com.au
 

Episode 05 Tiyana Maksimovich-Binno | Natural Therapist, Holistic Healer and Intuitive Energy Reader | Awakening to Everything is Energy and Integral Healing

In this episode Sofija speaks with Tiyana Maksimovich-Binno, Natural Therapist, Holistic Healer and Intuituive  Energy Reader. 
Tiyana shares her stories of how physical pain and discomfort in the body correlates with the emotional and energic impedements.   From chronic pain to paradym shifts. 
You can find more episodes at www.niso.com.au/podcast/

The Curious Lawyer : What you need to know and do to buy a home with Wyze Finance

In this episode Nicole talks with Carla Richardson from Wyze Finance about the application process and considerations when buying a house.  Whether it’s about  lending pre approvals, standard settlements or auction. Carla explains the current financial environment, historical changes and popular loan packages as well as credit checks and special circumstances. 
 
www.wyzefinance.com.au
 
For more information or to reach out to Nicole at www.elocin.com.au

The Curious Lawyer

I'd like to introduce you to Nicole Aghabi, The Curious Lawyer.  She is a property and estate lawyer at her own firm, Elocin Legal and a surrogacy lawyer, as well as the chair of Human Research Ethics Committee at a Major IVF institution in Australia.   In this interview Nicole shares her personal development and approach to providing an ethical service to her clients that doesn't comfort to 6 minute billing. She has an infectious sense of humour and admirable dedication to making considered decisions in wills, estates and property matters whilst diving deep into research of IVF and Altruistic Surrogacy pathways that are legal in Australia. 
You can find more information at www.elocin.com.au and www.sydneysurrogacylawyers.com.au
 

No Excuses for this ballerina!

Meet Christine, a source of energy, light and wisdom.   In this episode, Emma sits down with Christine to talk about her adventurous life, what makes her laugh and loving her retirement years.
If you would like more information about The Daisie Chain, reach out to Emma @ www.thedaisiechain.com.au
 
Host : Emma Watts/The Daisie Chain
Producer : Pip Rae/ShirePOD

All About AVO's

In this six part series, All About AVO's you'll hear from victims, perpetrators, counsellors, lawyers, ex prosecutors and experts in the DV space trying to support women, men and protect children. 
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In this episode you'll hear from Rachel Natoli, who is a survivor and has gone on to create the Lokahi Foundation. 
Through her charity she supports women and children who are or have been the victims of domestic violence or family abuse. She  provides them with solutions tailored to their situation and in this conversation shares her harrowing experience of intimate partner violence, manipulation, coercive control and reveal how she 'managed' the situation.
You'll also hear from Rachel Hamlen, who experienced financial abuse from her partner.  Rachel has come out the other side and is now an advocate for financial literacy and women's empowerment.  Rachel's experience is a form of violence that is hard to detect because of the obligations and expectations of a marriage or partnership.   Things need to change.
If this has brought up any issues for you, please reach out for support, we have services and are here to listen and help. 
Resources
Presenter: Pip Rae
Advocate for women, men and children experiencing domestic violence.
Media and Interview, Investigative journalist.