Listen up followers! Episode 20 of the Voice it podcast is now available for your listening pleasure.FEATURING GIEDRE BUDRIUSGiedre is the creative director at Honeycomb Design, a web and graphic design business in the South Australia's Clare Valley.  This local business is also celebrating 15 years in business this year.   WELL DONE!!!This woman has quite a story.In this episode, not only will you hear about career, but also;  Her early life in LithuaniaWhat led her to travel and permanently settle on the other side of the worldThe struggles she faced living in Australia initially, Her move to Clare, Coming out as a gay woman.This is quite a journey! She’s packed a lot in to her 38 years including  2 children, her proudest moment.I thoroughly enjoyed this whirlwind chat with Giedre and I’m more than positive you will too.This is the last episode of Season 2.I  hope to be back after winter with some more interesting interviews featuring great people doing great things in the Clare Valley and mid north of South Australia. Keep your recommendations coming.LINKSHoneycomb Design: https://honeycomb.design/ Lithuania: https://www.britannica.com/place/Lithuania VOICE IT: https://voiceit.me/Charmaine Photography: She took the 'very cool' professional photo of Giedre:https://www.charmainephotography.com.au/

Listen up followers!  Episode 20 of the Voice it podcast is now available for your listening pleasure.FEATURING GIEDRE BUDRIUSGiedre is the creative director at Honeycomb Design, a web and graphic design business in the South Australia's Clare Valley.  This local business is also celebrating 15 years in business this year.   WELL DONE!!!This woman has quite a story.In this episode, not only will you hear about career, but also; <ul><li> Her early life in Lithuania</li><li>What led her to travel and permanently settle on the other side of the world</li><li>The struggles she faced living in Australia initially, </li><li>Her move to Clare, </li><li>Coming out as a gay woman.</li></ul>This is quite a journey! She’s packed a lot in to her 38 years including  2 children, her proudest moment.I thoroughly enjoyed this whirlwind chat with Giedre and I’m more than positive you will too.This is the last episode of Season 2.I  hope to be back after winter with some more interesting interviews featuring great people doing great things in the Clare Valley and mid north of South Australia. Keep your recommendations coming. LINKS Honeycomb Design: <a href="https://honeycomb.design/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://honeycomb.design/</a> Lithuania: <a href="https://www.britannica.com/place/Lithuania" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.britannica.com/place/Lithuania</a> VOICE IT: <a href="https://voiceit.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://voiceit.me/</a> Charmaine Photography: She took the 'very cool' professional photo of Giedre: <a href="https://www.charmainephotography.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.charmainephotography.com.au/</a>

Voice it Podcast: Giedre Budrius

Mr Dave Willson  has been described as the quintessential Aussie bloke, a true character, who absolutely loves a chat.You may know him as the bloke who runs Clare Valley Tours, but he has lived quite a full life before transporting tourists around. He’s been a wool classer, excavation contractor, the resident grave digger, and a private wool buyer.In this episode you'll learn all about a Mungindi shandy, his recreational flying escapades, and the time he accidentally dug the grave in the wrong spot!!It’s also insightful especially when he reflects on his wool buying days and his relationships with farmers and his vision for Clare Valley tourism.Enjoy the journey with Mr Dave Willson.Get in contact with Dave and Clare Valley Tours:https://www.clarevalleytours.com/The Voice it Podcast is coming up to its one year anniversary in May - 19 episodes over 8000 downloads - thank you for your support.ABOUT MEMy name is Annabelle Homer, I am a podcast host, and produce podcasts for other organisations and businesses, I also run public speaking skills training for adults and teenagers and record audio memoirs for families.https://voiceit.meFacebook: @voiceitsaInstagram: @voiceitsa

Mr Dave Willson  has been described as the quintessential Aussie bloke, a true character, who absolutely loves a chat.You may know him as the bloke who runs Clare Valley Tours, but he has lived quite a full life before transporting tourists around. He’s been a wool classer, excavation contractor, the resident grave digger, and a private wool buyer. In this episode you'll learn all about a Mungindi shandy, his recreational flying escapades, and the time he accidentally dug the grave in the wrong spot!!It’s also insightful especially when he reflects on his wool buying days and his relationships with farmers and his vision for Clare Valley tourism. Enjoy the journey with Mr Dave Willson. Get in contact with Dave and Clare Valley Tours: <a href="https://www.clarevalleytours.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.clarevalleytours.com/</a> The Voice it Podcast is coming up to its one year anniversary in May - 19 episodes over 8000 downloads - thank you for your support. ABOUT ME My name is Annabelle Homer, I am a podcast host, and produce podcasts for other organisations and businesses, I also run public speaking skills training for adults and teenagers and record audio memoirs for families. <a href="https://voiceit.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://voiceit.me</a> Facebook: @voiceitsa Instagram: @voiceitsa

Voice it - Dave Willson

I didn’t know ANYTHING about the Tech industry before I approached my next Voice it guest.To be honest, I was a little bit intimidated because she is so accomplished in her field and such an influential player in the global tech industry, I didn’t want to come across as an absolute fool.I don’t know about you, but when I think about tech, I think of lots of really smart people sitting behind computers typing really complex algorithms ferociously onto a black screen.How wrong am I!!So that is why I found Jo’s story so fascinating. We don't go too much into the nitty gritty of it all, but I do love her stories about information security and the widespread nature of hacking. Also, she tells stories about her  role in getting more women involved in tech worldwide and taking on leadership roles in the industry – more lipstick and heels in the boardroom!!!But the biggest part of her story is her stint with the United Nations! ( I won’t say anymore, you’ll have to listen)She is so articulate and tells such a good story….and she does all this from her home in Auburn!!Enjoy the journey with Jo Stewart- Rattray.Jo Stewart- Rattray - linkedin.com/in/jo-stewart-rattray-4991a12If you'd like to get in touch with Annabelle - ME!!Instagram: @voiceitsaFacebook: @voiceitsaWebsite: https://voiceit.meEmail: voiceitinfo@gmail.com

I didn’t know ANYTHING about the Tech industry before I approached my next Voice it guest.To be honest, I was a little bit intimidated because she is so accomplished in her field and such an influential player in the global tech industry, I didn’t want to come across as an absolute fool.I don’t know about you, but when I think about tech, I think of lots of really smart people sitting behind computers typing really complex algorithms ferociously onto a black screen.How wrong am I!!So that is why I found Jo’s story so fascinating. We don't go too much into the nitty gritty of it all, but I do love her stories about information security and the widespread nature of hacking. Also, she tells stories about her  role in getting more women involved in tech worldwide and taking on leadership roles in the industry – more lipstick and heels in the boardroom!!!But the biggest part of her story is her stint with the United Nations! ( I won’t say anymore, you’ll have to listen)She is so articulate and tells such a good story….and she does all this from her home in Auburn!!Enjoy the journey with Jo Stewart- Rattray. Jo Stewart- Rattray - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-stewart-rattray-4991a12?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B%2FPxO7inZTLycuQFP%2FWdRwA%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/jo-stewart-rattray-4991a12</a> If you'd like to get in touch with Annabelle - ME!! Instagram: @voiceitsa Facebook: @voiceitsa Website: <a href="https://voiceit.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://voiceit.me</a> Email: voiceitinfo@gmail.com

Voice it- Jo Stewart-Rattray

"It's better to try and fail, than to fail not trying".In the first instalment you heard about Tim’s family's mission to escape the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia,   their trek through the jungles of Cambodia to the Thai Border and the horrors that they faced during that 2 year experience.Then you followed their life in Australia and the challenges they faced surrounding poverty, racism, and bullying.  Life took a different turn, however, when they received support from their local church who lobbied on their behalf to be given a better education and attend a better schools.This chance saw Tim and all his siblings climb their way  out of poverty and experience a better life. In this episode, you’ll hear how Tim embarked on a career in Pharmacy and how he’s built his pharmaceutical empire across the mid north and what drives him to keep growing the business. Also, we get an insight into his personal life and meeting his partner Megs and then we head back to Cambodia where Tim, has for the past 12 years, been giving back to the country that was torn to bits all those years ago through his work with New Hope Cambodia.Enjoy the second part of this journey with Tim Siv.New Hope Cambodia: https://newhopecambodia.com/Tim Siv's Terry White Chemmart, Clare Valley: https://www.facebook.com/clarechemmart/ABOUT ANNABELLEHello! I’m a podcast producer and host. I have the privilege to listen and share people’s stories for a living. I also produce audio memoirs for families and run public speaking skills sessions for corporates, adults and future school leaders. Thank you so much for listening to the Voice it Podcast. This podcast  will be celebrating its first birthday in May, my aim is to get to 10 000 downloads by then. It would be wonderful to reach this milestone by racking up 4000 downloads over the next 2 months. Can you hep me do it? Is it possible? Challenge is set! Voice it: https://voiceit.meFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/voiceitsaInstagram: https://www.instagram/com/voiceitsaLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/annabelle-ottens-51573b1a7

"It's better to try and fail, than to fail not trying". In the first instalment you heard about Tim’s family's mission to escape the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia,   their trek through the jungles of Cambodia to the Thai Border and the horrors that they faced during that 2 year experience.Then you followed their life in Australia and the challenges they faced surrounding poverty, racism, and bullying.  Life took a different turn, however, when they received support from their local church who lobbied on their behalf to be given a better education and attend a better schools. This chance saw Tim and all his siblings climb their way  out of poverty and experience a better life. In this episode, you’ll hear how Tim embarked on a career in Pharmacy and how he’s built his pharmaceutical empire across the mid north and what drives him to keep growing the business. Also, we get an insight into his personal life and meeting his partner Megs and then we head back to Cambodia where Tim, has for the past 12 years, been giving back to the country that was torn to bits all those years ago through his work with New Hope Cambodia. Enjoy the second part of this journey with Tim Siv. New Hope Cambodia: <a href="https://newhopecambodia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://newhopecambodia.com/</a> Tim Siv's Terry White Chemmart, Clare Valley: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/clarechemmart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/clarechemmart/</a> ABOUT ANNABELLE Hello! I’m a podcast producer and host. I have the privilege to listen and share people’s stories for a living. I also produce audio memoirs for families and run public speaking skills sessions for corporates, adults and future school leaders. Thank you so much for listening to the Voice it Podcast. This podcast  will be celebrating its first birthday in May, my aim is to get to 10 000 downloads by then. It would be wonderful to reach this milestone by racking up 4000 downloads over the next 2 months. Can you hep me do it? Is it possible? Challenge is set! Voice it: <a href="https://voiceit.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://voiceit.me</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/voiceitsa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/voiceitsa</a> Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/voiceitsa Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelle-ottens-51573b1a7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/annabelle-ottens-51573b1a7</a>

Voice it - Tim Siv Part 2

WOW!!!! The story you’re about to hear will give you goosebumps. It will blow your mind. It will make you appreciate the comforts in life. This is a  story of hope, courage, hard work and sheer determination.Tim Siv has all these qualities. You may know him as the local pharmacist in the Clare Valley, with his big happy face plastered on the shop front in the Main street. But there’s more to Tim than meets the eye....way more!Tim is a refugee kid. He tells the story of his family fleeing the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia during the late 70’s, facing death numerous times,  gun point, starvation, and slave labour. Tim was born in the middle of it and he wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for a bag of fish. Tim takes you back to Cambodia, to the refugee camp in Thailand, and then to their new life in Australia, however his life took a turn in high school, a turn which led him on a path to success and out of poverty. It’s an inspirational tale of someone who started with nothing, and now has something. A  successful career, a good and comfortable life while still giving back,through his work with New Hope Cambodia. This is a 2 part series, in this episode you’ll hear about  his life in Cambodia and the sheer horrors of war, and his early life in Australia.Enjoy this extraordinary first part of the journey with Tim Siv.LINKS:Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-10684399Tim Siv: https://www.facebook.com/clarechemmart/ABOUT ANNABELLEHello! I'm a former ABC radio broadcast journalist now a podcast host and producer. I produce podcasts for government, different organisations and small groups. The Voice it podcast is my little baby that I do for fun.  I feel it is a privilege to be in this position to hear people's stories and to share them with you all. Thank you for all the people that have volunteered their time to tell their stories and for all of you who have listened.Also I produce audio memoirs for families and run public speaking skills sessions for corporates, adults, and teens/school leaders. Get in touch if you're interested in any of these services I provide.voiceitinfo@gmail.comhttps://www.voiceit.me

WOW!!!!  The story you’re about to hear will give you goosebumps. It will blow your mind. It will make you appreciate the comforts in life. This is a  story of hope, courage, hard work and sheer determination.Tim Siv has all these qualities. You may know him as the local pharmacist in the Clare Valley, with his big happy face plastered on the shop front in the Main street.  But there’s more to Tim than meets the eye....way more!Tim is a refugee kid.  He tells the story of his family fleeing the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia during the late 70’s, facing death numerous times,  gun point, starvation, and slave labour. Tim was born in the middle of it and he wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for a bag of fish. Tim takes you back to Cambodia, to the refugee camp in Thailand, and then to their new life in Australia, however his life took a turn in high school, a turn which led him on a path to success and out of poverty. It’s an inspirational tale of someone who started with nothing, and now has something. A  successful career, a good and comfortable life while still giving back,through his work with New Hope Cambodia. This is a 2 part series, in this episode you’ll hear about  his life in Cambodia and the sheer horrors of war, and his early life in Australia.Enjoy this extraordinary first part of the journey with Tim Siv. LINKS: Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-10684399" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-10684399</a> Tim Siv: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/clarechemmart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/clarechemmart/</a> ABOUT ANNABELLE Hello! I'm a former ABC radio broadcast journalist now a podcast host and producer. I produce podcasts for government, different organisations and small groups. The Voice it podcast is my little baby that I do for fun.  I feel it is a privilege to be in this position to hear people's stories and to share them with you all. Thank you for all the people that have volunteered their time to tell their stories and for all of you who have listened. Also I produce audio memoirs for families and run public speaking skills sessions for corporates, adults, and teens/school leaders. Get in touch if you're interested in any of these services I provide. voiceitinfo@gmail.com <a href="https://www.voiceit.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.voiceit.me</a>

Voice it - Tim Siv Part 1

If you’ve ever wanted to know how to start your own clothing business, listen to this episode. Bronwyn Campbell started Sassy Lass 5 years ago in Riverton, a small town in SA's mid north.It was originally just an excuse to sell a few clothes and drink bubbles with her friends, never did she expect such growth and success in that time. You'll hear about Bron’s life before Sassy Lass, being a mother to a daughter with Down Syndrome, how she ended up in Riverton and the challenges of running a retail store during COVID.She’s a breath a fresh air  who brings a lot to the town of Riverton and surrounding areas with her support for people in need and her contributions to charities.Enjoy the journey with this Sassy Lass.Sassy Lass: https://www.sassylass.com.au/https://www.facebook.com/sassylassboutiques/Voice it : https://voiceit.meFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/voiceitsa/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voiceitsa/My name is Annabelle Homer, I'm formerly a ABC rural broadcaster now the owner of Voice it, a small business I started a year specialising in podcast production, audio family memoirs and public speaking training.

If you’ve ever wanted to know how to start your own clothing business, listen to this episode. Bronwyn Campbell started Sassy Lass 5 years ago in Riverton, a small town in SA's mid north. It was originally just an excuse to sell a few clothes and drink bubbles with her friends, never did she expect such growth and success in that time.  You'll hear about Bron’s life before Sassy Lass, being a mother to a daughter with Down Syndrome, how she ended up in Riverton and the challenges of running a retail store during COVID.She’s a breath a fresh air  who brings a lot to the town of Riverton and surrounding areas with her support for people in need and her contributions to charities.Enjoy the journey with this Sassy Lass. Sassy Lass: <a href="https://www.sassylass.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sassylass.com.au/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sassylassboutiques/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sassylassboutiques/</a> Voice it : <a href="https://voiceit.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://voiceit.me</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/voiceitsa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/voiceitsa/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/voiceitsa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/voiceitsa/</a> My name is Annabelle Homer, I'm formerly a ABC rural broadcaster now the owner of Voice it, a small business I started a year specialising in podcast production, audio family memoirs and public speaking training.

Voice it - Sassy Lass

It's time to get an insight into the newspaper game! In this episode you’ll meet Andrew Manuel,  the owner of the Plains Producer. Once a local rag, now a major regional newspaper.Though he didn’t start this family newspaper business, he can take a lot of the credit for growing and transforming it.  Since taking over the reigns  in 2008 he now owns a large slab of the regional newspaper network in regional South Australia. Apart from owning the Plains Producer in Balaklava,  he’s now the managing director of Papers and Publications which includes the Eyre Peninsula Advocate,  Two Wells and Districts Echo and part owner of The Border Watch...and he’s got no plans of slowing down.This is such a good news story, as so many regional papers across the country have closed down or struggling to stay afloat.Enjoy the journey with Andrew Manuel. Plains Producer: https://www.plainsproducer.com.au/Two Wells and Districts Echo: https://www.twowellsecho.com.au/Eyre Peninsula Advocate: https://www.epadvocate.com.au/The Border Watch: https://borderwatch.com.au/Voice it: https://voiceit/me

It's time to get an insight into the newspaper game!  In this episode you’ll meet Andrew Manuel,  the owner of the Plains Producer.  Once a local rag, now a major regional newspaper. Though he didn’t start this family newspaper business, he can take a lot of the credit for growing and transforming it.  Since taking over the reigns  in 2008 he now owns a large slab of the regional newspaper network in regional South Australia. Apart from owning the Plains Producer in Balaklava,  he’s now the managing director of Papers and Publications which includes the Eyre Peninsula Advocate,  Two Wells and Districts Echo and part owner of The Border Watch...and he’s got no plans of slowing down. This is such a good news story, as so many regional papers across the country have closed down or struggling to stay afloat. Enjoy the journey with Andrew Manuel.  Plains Producer: <a href="https://www.plainsproducer.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.plainsproducer.com.au/</a> Two Wells and Districts Echo: <a href="https://www.twowellsecho.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twowellsecho.com.au/</a> Eyre Peninsula Advocate: <a href="https://www.epadvocate.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.epadvocate.com.au/</a> The Border Watch: <a href="https://borderwatch.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://borderwatch.com.au/</a> Voice it: https://voiceit/me

Voice it - Andrew Manuel

 Welcome Abby McKee to the Voice it Podcast.By day Abby works in a bank, by night she's in her dungeon arranging beautiful flower arrangements for her next event.Abby is the face behind Magnolia and Co. She started the business 3 years ago and very quickly became one of the most sort after florists and event stylist's in the Clare Valley.Abby grew up on a horse stud near Scone in New South Wales and made her way to the Clare Valley after she met her husband, Angus at Charles Sturt University in Wagga. Abby was unsure what she wanted to do in life but knew she had a creative side. Her knack for flower arranging was discovered by accident when she was flung into the role at her brother's wedding.I love Abby's honest approach to taking risks in business, the importance she places on friendships and family and how those relationships gave her the confidence to plunge into the world of small business. Abby wants to take Magnolia and Co beyond just flowers and delve into the world of landscape and home design.Enjoy the journey with Abby McKee.Magnolia and Co - https://www.facebook.com/MagnoliaandCo19Voice it- https://voiceit.me/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/voiceitsaInstagram- https://instagram.com/voiceitsaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annabelle-ottens-51573b1a7

Welcome Abby McKee to the Voice it Podcast. By day Abby works in a bank, by night she's in her dungeon arranging beautiful flower arrangements for her next event. Abby is the face behind Magnolia and Co. She started the business 3 years ago and very quickly became one of the most sort after florists and event stylist's in the Clare Valley. Abby grew up on a horse stud near Scone in New South Wales and made her way to the Clare Valley after she met her husband, Angus at Charles Sturt University in Wagga. Abby was unsure what she wanted to do in life but knew she had a creative side. Her knack for flower arranging was discovered by accident when she was flung into the role at her brother's wedding. I love Abby's honest approach to taking risks in business, the importance she places on friendships and family and how those relationships gave her the confidence to plunge into the world of small business. Abby wants to take Magnolia and Co beyond just flowers and delve into the world of landscape and home design. Enjoy the journey with Abby McKee. Magnolia and Co - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MagnoliaandCo19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/MagnoliaandCo19</a> Voice it- <a href="https://voiceit.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://voiceit.me/</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/voiceitsa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/voiceitsa</a> Instagram- <a href="https://instagram.com/voiceitsa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/voiceitsa</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelle-ottens-51573b1a7?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B6a0I%2FWN%2FQbqJ5Lwyu8l4lg%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/annabelle-ottens-51573b1a7</a>

Voice it - Abby McKee

You must finish high school if you want to run a successful business.Whoever believes that, they're mistaken!This week's guest is proof you don't need a high school or a tertiary certificate to run your own successful business!In this episode you'll meet a bloke who dropped out of school, 3 weeks into Grade 12, and now runs his own little trucking empire.Rohan Welke operates Welke Transport out of Blyth, in SA's mid north.  At the age of 25, he bought his own truck, and 18 years later he owns 8 trucks, employing a handful of staff and carting livestock right across Australia.This is such an inspirational tale about one young bloke making his own way in the world doing what he loves. Like any small business, he's had many successes and challenges  along the way, which you'll hear all about. Enjoy the journey with Rohan Welke.Welke Transport: https://www.facebook.com/Welke-transport-714524385361106Voice it: https://voiceit.me/Insta: @voiceitsaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/voiceitsaLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/annabelle-ottens-51573b1a7

You must finish high school if you want to run a successful business. Whoever believes that, they're mistaken! This week's guest is proof you don't need a high school or a tertiary certificate to run your own successful business! In this episode you'll meet a bloke who dropped out of school, 3 weeks into Grade 12, and now runs his own little trucking empire. Rohan Welke operates Welke Transport out of Blyth, in SA's mid north.  At the age of 25, he bought his own truck, and 18 years later he owns 8 trucks, employing a handful of staff and carting livestock right across Australia. This is such an inspirational tale about one young bloke making his own way in the world doing what he loves. Like any small business, he's had many successes and challenges  along the way, which you'll hear all about.  Enjoy the journey with Rohan Welke. Welke Transport: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Welke-transport-714524385361106" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Welke-transport-714524385361106</a> Voice it: <a href="https://voiceit.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://voiceit.me/</a> Insta: @voiceitsa Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/voiceitsa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/voiceitsa</a> Linkedin: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/annabelle-ottens-51573b1a7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/annabelle-ottens-51573b1a7</a>

Voice it - Rohan Welke

Deb Scammell runs a business called Talking Livestock, specialising in animal nutrition. Her knowledge and expertise on the subject, is exceptional, to the point, she is considered as one of the state’s most highly regarded and sought after livestock nutrition consultants.  Deb grew up in Blyth, she went to University in Adelaide,  and worked in numerous roles in agriculture across South Australia and Queensland, to now running her own consultancy in a sector that was pretty much non-existent 20 years ago.Over the next 40 minutes you’ll hear about Deb’s life so far.Her love for horses, she reminisces about Uni days, which go hand it hand with Thursday nights at the Maid and Magpie, and how she met her long haired beau, Joe. But Deb also reveals the heartache of losing her father too early to brain cancer and then not long after,  a near death experience, where she terrifyingly rolled the car with her 3 month old in the back seat. I laughed and cried through this interview – and I’m pretty sure you will too.Enjoy the journey with Deb Scammell.Talking Livestock: https://www.facebook.com/talkinglivestock/Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/deb-scammell-7839b06aVoice it: https//voiceit.meFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/voiceitsaInstagram: @voiceitsa

Deb Scammell runs a business called Talking Livestock, specialising in animal nutrition. Her knowledge and expertise on the subject, is exceptional, to the point, she is considered as one of the state’s most highly regarded and sought after livestock nutrition consultants.  Deb grew up in Blyth, she went to University in Adelaide,  and worked in numerous roles in agriculture across South Australia and Queensland, to now running her own consultancy in a sector that was pretty much non-existent 20 years ago.Over the next 40 minutes you’ll hear about Deb’s life so far.Her love for horses, she reminisces about Uni days, which go hand it hand with Thursday nights at the Maid and Magpie, and how she met her long haired beau, Joe. But Deb also reveals the heartache of losing her father too early to brain cancer and then not long after,  a near death experience, where she terrifyingly rolled the car with her 3 month old in the back seat. I laughed and cried through this interview – and I’m pretty sure you will too.Enjoy the journey with Deb Scammell. Talking Livestock: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/talkinglivestock/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/talkinglivestock/</a> Linkedin: <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/deb-scammell-7839b06a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://au.linkedin.com/in/deb-scammell-7839b06a</a> Voice it: https//<a href="http://voiceit.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">voiceit.me</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/voiceitsa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/voiceitsa</a> Instagram: @voiceitsa

Voice it - Deb Scammell

This podcast is about showcasing talented people in the Clare Valley and across the mid north of South Australia. These people started with nothing and developed a successful brand and business through sheer grit and determination. You will hear the personal stories of artists, photographers, financial planners, winemakers, chefs and engineers and many more who have made a difference to their local community.

Today you’ll meet a very quick witted, heavily tattooed Kiwi who dabbles in wine. His name is Colin McBryde.  He and his wife Jen Gardner run a small wine company called Adelina Wines, located in close proximity to the very well established Wendouree Wines, in the beautiful Clare Valley.There are numerous reasons why I wanted to meet Colin. Firstly I haven’t heard much about Adelina, and secondly,I love the sound of his other label “Some Young Punks”. Are you intrigued?I sat down with Colin in his winery one chilly Monday morning,  and to be honest I caught him on the back foot because he forgot I was coming, but I was determined to stay and get his story.  He’s an entertaining bloke, very humble as you’ll hear, and obviously very good at what he does.Enjoy Col's story!Adelina Wines - https://adelina.com.au/ Check out this article : https://www.australianwine.com/en-AU/our-makers/colin-mcbrydeSome Young Punks - https://www.someyoungpunks.com.au/My name is Annabelle Homer, nice to get your attention through this podcast!To find out more about what I do, check out my website:https://voiceit.meI'm a voice coach, podcast host and producer and an audio memoir interviewer.If your organisation or business would like to deliver information in a podcast format, get in touch.If you would like to get a loved one to record their life story, get in touch.If you would like to gain more vocal confidence and nail your next public speaking event, get in touch!Catch you next time for another episode of Voice it.

Today you’ll meet a very quick witted, heavily tattooed Kiwi who dabbles in wine. His name is Colin McBryde.   He and his wife Jen Gardner run a small wine company called Adelina Wines, located in close proximity to the very well established Wendouree Wines, in the beautiful Clare Valley.There are numerous reasons why I wanted to meet Colin. Firstly I haven’t heard much about Adelina, and secondly,I love the sound of his other label “Some Young Punks”. Are you intrigued?I sat down with Colin in his winery one chilly Monday morning,  and to be honest I caught him on the back foot because he forgot I was coming, but I was determined to stay and get his story.  He’s an entertaining bloke, very humble as you’ll hear, and obviously very good at what he does.Enjoy Col's story! Adelina Wines - <a href="https://adelina.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://adelina.com.au/</a> Check out this article : <a href="https://www.australianwine.com/en-AU/our-makers/colin-mcbryde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.australianwine.com/en-AU/our-makers/colin-mcbryde</a> Some Young Punks - <a href="https://www.someyoungpunks.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.someyoungpunks.com.au/</a> My name is Annabelle Homer, nice to get your attention through this podcast! To find out more about what I do, check out my website: <a href="https://voiceit.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://voiceit.me</a> I'm a voice coach, podcast host and producer and an audio memoir interviewer. If your organisation or business would like to deliver information in a podcast format, get in touch. If you would like to get a loved one to record their life story, get in touch. If you would like to gain more vocal confidence and nail your next public speaking event, get in touch! Catch you next time for another episode of Voice it.

Voice it - Colin McBryde

"Agriculture is becoming Australia's darling again".That's the view of this week's guest, Will Gywnn Jones,  owner of Remarkable Meat Company, a meat wholesaling business based in the Clare Valley, South Australia.With many sectors across Australia struggling to survive in a COVID environment, agriculture is one industry that's holding strong. Will has great hopes for the future of agriculture and the growth of corporate farming in this country.Will would know, as he's been involved in the industry for 25 years.From jackarooing on sheep stations in SW Queensland, working for the highly regarded Collinsville Sheep stud in SA's mid north, managing Managed Investment Schemes in western Victoria to introducing Dorper's  to SA's mid north, Will has pretty much covered all the bases.After working for other people all his career, he's now running his own show, selling buffalo, camel, beef and lamb to the retailers and wholesalers across Australia and at times dabbling in the the live trade.Will's story is quite a journey! Enjoy !Remarkable Meat Company - https://www.remarkablemeat.com.au/Collinsville Stud Merinos - https://www.collinsville.com.auDorper Sheep - https://www.dorper.com.auManaged Investment Schemes - https://www.papers.ssrn.comI'm your host, Annabelle Homer. I'm a former ABC radio journalist and presenter who's decided to run her own business, Voice it. In a nutshell I'm a voice coach who:-Runs public speaking skills sessions, - Conducts a drama hub for primary aged kids - Hosts and produces podcasts- Records life stories  for people to pass onto future family generations.Get in touch if you'd like to find out more.https://voiceit.me/

"Agriculture is becoming Australia's darling again". That's the view of this week's guest, Will Gywnn Jones,  owner of Remarkable Meat Company, a meat wholesaling business based in the Clare Valley, South Australia. With many sectors across Australia struggling to survive in a COVID environment, agriculture is one industry that's holding strong. Will has great hopes for the future of agriculture and the growth of corporate farming in this country. Will would know, as he's been involved in the industry for 25 years. From jackarooing on sheep stations in SW Queensland, working for the highly regarded Collinsville Sheep stud in SA's mid north, managing Managed Investment Schemes in western Victoria to introducing Dorper's  to SA's mid north, Will has pretty much covered all the bases. After working for other people all his career, he's now running his own show, selling buffalo, camel, beef and lamb to the retailers and wholesalers across Australia and at times dabbling in the the live trade. Will's story is quite a journey!  Enjoy ! Remarkable Meat Company - <a href="https://www.remarkablemeat.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.remarkablemeat.com.au/</a> Collinsville Stud Merinos - <a href="https://www.collinsville.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.collinsville.com.au</a> Dorper Sheep - <a href="https://www.dorper.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dorper.com.au</a> Managed Investment Schemes - <a href="https://www.papers.ssrn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.papers.ssrn.com</a> I'm your host, Annabelle Homer. I'm a former ABC radio journalist and presenter who's decided to run her own business, Voice it. In a nutshell I'm a voice coach who: -Runs public speaking skills sessions,  - Conducts a drama hub for primary aged kids  - Hosts and produces podcasts - Records life stories  for people to pass onto future family generations. Get in touch if you'd like to find out more. <a href="https://voiceit.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://voiceit.me/</a>

Voice it - Will Gwynn Jones

Meet the lady behind Bukirk Glamping.Alison 'Chook' Meaney wanted to create a new tourism experience to draw people to the Clare Valley. She thought if people were glamping in England, they'll glamp in Clare surely?!!!She was right! She's been run off her feet since she started the fancy tent project back in 2018. Before running her own glamping project, Chook  lived a nomadic life, first travelling the world,  then living the FIFO life in remote Australia. In this podcast, she reflects on her life growing up in Horsham,  Victoria, where her dad trained race horses, to her days living on Barrow Island off the coast of Western Australia.You will find out why she's called 'Chook' and why her business is called Bukirk!! Big hint...it's all related!!!!Chook is hard working and a seriously entertaining lady! She tells some absolute cracker stories  about some of her guests,  the challenges associated with running a glamping operation, and the joy she feels when she reads all the glowing reviews. Bukirk Glamping: https://bukirk.com.au/I'm your host Annabelle Homer. I run a small voice coaching business in the Clare Valley. I run public speaking training sessions for adults and school leaders, a drama hub for primary aged children and I produce podcasts. My latest venture is 'Voice it Memoirs', recording and capturing your loved one's life stories for future family generations to enjoy.https://voiceit.me

Meet the lady behind Bukirk Glamping. Alison 'Chook' Meaney wanted to create a new tourism experience to draw people to the Clare Valley.  She thought if people were glamping in England, they'll glamp in Clare surely?!!! She was right! She's been run off her feet since she started the fancy tent project back in 2018.  Before running her own glamping project, Chook  lived a nomadic life, first travelling the world,  then living the FIFO life in remote Australia.  In this podcast, she reflects on her life growing up in Horsham,  Victoria, where her dad trained race horses, to her days living on Barrow Island off the coast of Western Australia. You will find out why she's called 'Chook' and why her business is called Bukirk!! Big hint...it's all related!!!! Chook is hard working and a seriously entertaining lady! She tells some absolute cracker stories  about some of her guests,  the challenges associated with running a glamping operation, and the joy she feels when she reads all the glowing reviews.  Bukirk Glamping: <a href="https://bukirk.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bukirk.com.au/</a> I'm your host Annabelle Homer. I run a small voice coaching business in the Clare Valley. I run public speaking training sessions for adults and school leaders, a drama hub for primary aged children and I produce podcasts. My latest venture is 'Voice it Memoirs', recording and capturing your loved one's life stories for future family generations to enjoy. <a href="https://voiceit.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://voiceit.me</a>

Voice it - Alison 'Chook' Meaney

Today you’ll meet an Syrian drug dealing pilot who lives  in South Australia's Clare Valley.He’s  of Syrian descent, he’s flies a plane and he sells drugs - but the legal kind. Richard ( El-koo- ree)  Elkhoury has been a pharmacist in the Clare Valley for 21 years. He's the managing director of Clare Pharmacy Group, Board of directors of Country and Outback Health, Chair of the Yorketown Medical Service and a sponsor of the Children’s charity, the Variety Bash.When he’s not running his pharmacies in the mid north he’s in his Cessna 182 flying across the regional South Australia visiting patients.In this episode Richard talks about the difficulties of running a pharmacy in the regions, as attracting and retaining staff is a major problem and not just in pharmacy but across the board in the health industry.  He has devoted the last 21 years of his life to giving regional people the same health care as those in the cities, but it hasn’t been easy.  He also tells tales about the children's charity, the Variety Bash where he gets to fly his plane and drive in his pink ice cream truck. Richard's family emigrated from Syria in 1972, and he was born 4 years later. He never ventured far from the city apart from trips to Port Pirie to see his uncles because his parents worked seven days a week  in delicatessens.Was Richard going to follow his family’s footsteps? He  had other ideas.This is Richard’s story.Country and Outback Health: https://cobh.com.au/Go Rural campaign: https://www.healthstaffrecruitment.com.au/news/go-rural-campaign-aims-address-rural-doctor-shortages/Top Gun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSqVVswa420My name is Annabelle Homer your podcast host and owner of a little business Voice it. I’m a voice coach, podcaster, a former ABC rural broadcast journalist who's passionate about giving people the skills to communicate well in public. If you want to 'up' your public speaking game either on stage at any event, a conference, a father of the bride speech at a wedding or simply being interviewed on a podcast - get in touch. https://voiceit.me

Today you’ll meet an Syrian drug dealing pilot who lives  in South Australia's Clare Valley. He’s  of Syrian descent, he’s flies a plane and he sells drugs - but the legal kind. Richard ( El-koo- ree)  Elkhoury has been a pharmacist in the Clare Valley for 21 years. He's the managing director of Clare Pharmacy Group, Board of directors of Country and Outback Health, Chair of the Yorketown Medical Service and a sponsor of the Children’s charity, the Variety Bash.When he’s not running his pharmacies in the mid north he’s in his Cessna 182 flying across the regional South Australia visiting patients.In this episode Richard talks about the difficulties of running a pharmacy in the regions, as attracting and retaining staff is a major problem and not just in pharmacy but across the board in the health industry.  He has devoted the last 21 years of his life to giving regional people the same health care as those in the cities, but it hasn’t been easy.  He also tells tales about the children's charity, the Variety Bash where he gets to fly his plane and drive in his pink ice cream truck.  Richard's family emigrated from Syria in 1972, and he was born 4 years later. He never ventured far from the city apart from trips to Port Pirie to see his uncles because his parents worked seven days a week  in delicatessens.Was Richard going to follow his family’s footsteps? He  had other ideas.This is Richard’s story. Country and Outback Health: <a href="https://cobh.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cobh.com.au/</a> Go Rural campaign: <a href="https://www.healthstaffrecruitment.com.au/news/go-rural-campaign-aims-address-rural-doctor-shortages/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.healthstaffrecruitment.com.au/news/go-rural-campaign-aims-address-rural-doctor-shortages/</a> Top Gun: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSqVVswa420" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSqVVswa420</a> My name is Annabelle Homer your podcast host and owner of a little business Voice it. I’m a voice coach, podcaster, a former ABC rural broadcast journalist who's passionate about giving people the skills to communicate well in public. If you want to 'up' your public speaking game either on stage at any event, a conference, a father of the bride speech at a wedding or simply being interviewed on a podcast - get in touch.  <a href="https://voiceit.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://voiceit.me</a>

Voice it - Richard Elkhoury

Kerri Thompson

My guest this week is a very talented woman who has been described as Australia’s Riesling Queen. Kerri Thompson has been making wine in South Australia’s Clare Valley for more than 20 years, founding her winery, Wines by KT in 2006. KT grew up by the beach at Glenelg, but spent a lot of time in the mid north at her grandmother’s farm at Black Springs near Robertstown. So this beach loving girl always had some affinity with the land, which could partly explain why she went down to the winemaking path.Kerri’s story starts at Roseworthy Agricultural College as a young 17 year old girl about to embark on a career in a male dominated industry. It wasn’t easy being the youngest in her year or a female for that matter, but despite sailing through some rough seas, KT has come out the other end as one of the country’s top Riesling makers making wines that express  spirit of place and enjoyment.Enjoy!If you’re passing through Auburn, drop by KT's gorgeous cellar door on the Main Street and get your palate prepped for some delicious wines by KT. You won’t be disappointed! I hope you’re enjoying this podcast, please subscribe and share with your friends and I please rate and review – it makes my day!If you’re wondering what Voice it is all about, it’s my little business. I’m a voice coach offering public speaking sessions for adults, corporates and teenagers who want to up their speaking game. I emcee events and run a small Drama Hub for primary children.   I’m originally an ABC broadcast journalist with 12 years experience. I loves capturing peoples stories which is why this podcast has to come to life.To find out more about Voice it head to my website: https://voiceit.me.Keep listening and thank you for your support.Check out Wine by KT: https://winesbykt.com/

My guest this week is a very talented woman who has been described as Australia’s Riesling Queen. Kerri Thompson has been making wine in South Australia’s Clare Valley for more than 20 years, founding her winery, Wines by KT in 2006. KT grew up by the beach at Glenelg, but spent a lot of time in the mid north at her grandmother’s farm at Black Springs near Robertstown. So this beach loving girl always had some affinity with the land, which could partly explain why she went down to the winemaking path.Kerri’s story starts at Roseworthy Agricultural College as a young 17 year old girl about to embark on a career in a male dominated industry. It wasn’t easy being the youngest in her year or a female for that matter, but despite sailing through some rough seas, KT has come out the other end as one of the country’s top Riesling makers making wines that express  spirit of place and enjoyment.Enjoy! If you’re passing through Auburn, drop by KT's gorgeous cellar door on the Main Street and get your palate prepped for some delicious wines by KT. You won’t be disappointed! I hope you’re enjoying this podcast, please subscribe and share with your friends and I please rate and review – it makes my day!If you’re wondering what Voice it is all about, it’s my little business. I’m a voice coach offering public speaking sessions for adults, corporates and teenagers who want to up their speaking game. I emcee events and run a small Drama Hub for primary children.   I’m originally an ABC broadcast journalist with 12 years experience. I loves capturing peoples stories which is why this podcast has to come to life.To find out more about Voice it head to my website: <a href="https://voiceit.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://voiceit.me</a>.Keep listening and thank you for your support. Check out Wine by KT: <a href="https://winesbykt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://winesbykt.com/</a>

Voice it - Kerri Thompson

This is a story about a Scottish lass, who at the age of 22 came to Australia for an 18 month stint to have a crack at being a vet. Little did she know she would meet Mr Right, have three children and two decades later, own and operate three veterinary clinics across the mid north of South Australia.Dr Louise Lehmann is originally from a dairy farm in south-west Scotland. Her first pet was a horse called Mr Wellington,a much loved pony who ignited her passion to be a vet. She was christened  Helen, but don't call her that as she might cry! Now that's a funny story you'll hear in this episode.Lou talks about the time she was discouraged to be a vet, the challenges facing the rural veterinary industry in Australia and her personal journey with breast cancer.Lou’s energy and positivity is infectious and you won't want to stop listening to her delightful accent!  Enjoy!To find out more about Clare Valley Veterinary Services: https://www.cvvs.com.au/More information about the shortage of vets in rural Australia: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-08/regional-veterinary-closes-due-to-vet-shortage/13131676Mammogram details: https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/causes-and-prevention/early-detection-and-screening/early-detection-of-breast-cancerMy name is Annabelle Homer and I am the face behind Voice it. I am a Voice Coach who helps adults and teenagers build on their public speaking skills. As we are relying more on social media and texting to have a conversation, the art of communication can sometimes be a struggle for many people. I also run a Drama Hub for primary aged children, do the odd MC role and float around the regional South Australia interviewing interesting people about their flourishing small businesses! I absolutely love it!To find out more about VOICE IT: https://voiceit.me

This is a story about a Scottish lass, who at the age of 22 came to Australia for an 18 month stint to have a crack at being a vet.  Little did she know she would meet Mr Right, have three children and two decades later, own and operate three veterinary clinics across the mid north of South Australia. Dr Louise Lehmann is originally from a dairy farm in south-west Scotland. Her first pet was a horse called Mr Wellington,a much loved pony who ignited her passion to be a vet.  She was christened  Helen, but don't call her that as she might cry! Now that's a funny story you'll hear in this episode. Lou talks about the time she was discouraged to be a vet, the challenges facing the rural veterinary industry in Australia and her personal journey with breast cancer. Lou’s energy and positivity is infectious and you won't want to stop listening to her delightful accent!   Enjoy! To find out more about Clare Valley Veterinary Services: <a href="https://www.cvvs.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cvvs.com.au/</a> More information about the shortage of vets in rural Australia: <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-08/regional-veterinary-closes-due-to-vet-shortage/13131676" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-08/regional-veterinary-closes-due-to-vet-shortage/13131676</a> Mammogram details: <a href="https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/causes-and-prevention/early-detection-and-screening/early-detection-of-breast-cancer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/causes-and-prevention/early-detection-and-screening/early-detection-of-breast-cancer</a> My name is Annabelle Homer and I am the face behind Voice it.  I am a Voice Coach who helps adults and teenagers build on their public speaking skills. As we are relying more on social media and texting to have a conversation, the art of communication can sometimes be a struggle for many people.  I also run a Drama Hub for primary aged children, do the odd MC role and float around the regional South Australia interviewing interesting people about their flourishing small businesses! I absolutely love it! To find out more about VOICE IT: <a href="https://voiceit.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://voiceit.me</a>

Voice it - Louise Lehmann

Sam MacDonald.Most people in the Clare Valley would know Sam as the owner of SJM, the largest construction company in the mid north of South Australia. He wanted to bail on this interview, not wanting to be in the spotlight, but I’m so glad he went ahead with it as his story is captivating.A 9 –time award winning company, SJM employs 22 people, working on more than 200 new homes, renovations and commercial projects in the mid north. Many people would also know Sam after the devastating loss he and his family faced a few years ago when his eldest son Kade passed away.  But this episode is all about Sam. About the struggles in the early days, about the time he walked away from the opportunity to be professional rugby player, and about his passion for sustainable building design. How did he get to where he is today? We need to go back to the beginning.Sam’s life began in Melbourne.  For 12 years he grew up in Boronia in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges with his mum and 3 younger brothers. His dad left when he was only 8 years old which made him grow up very quickly. His mother worked night shift a lot , which meant he had to step up and cook dinner for the rest of the family and care for his younger disabled brother, Hamish who had cerebral palsy.  Hamish is an inspiration to Sam. You may or may not know,  but Hamish is now considered one of Australia most respected Paralympians. He is a gold medallist, a shot put world record holder, worked for the UN, has an OAM and now works for the Australian Institute of Sport as a coach and is off to the Olympics in Tokyo later this year. This interview begins at a time when life for Sam and the rest of his family was pretty tough, but then it all changed.To find out more about SJM: http://www.sjmbuilders.com.au/ Check out Hamish MacDonald : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamish_MacDonald_(athlete)I'm a former ABC radio broadcaster and journalist based in the Clare Valley in regional South Australia. I have recently started a small business called Voice it. I am a Voice Coach, teaching public speaking skills to to adults and children and I also run a Drama School, MC and this podcast is a complement to the business. I absolutely love interviewing and hearing people's stories and sharing them with the world. To find out more check out my website: https://voiceit.me.Thank you for listening. Please share with your circles, and if you have a spare moment I would love a rating or a review. 

Sam MacDonald.Most people in the Clare Valley would know Sam as the owner of SJM, the largest construction company in the mid north of South Australia. He wanted to bail on this interview, not wanting to be in the spotlight, but I’m so glad he went ahead with it as his story is captivating.A 9 –time award winning company, SJM employs 22 people, working on more than 200 new homes, renovations and commercial projects in the mid north. Many people would also know Sam after the devastating loss he and his family faced a few years ago when his eldest son Kade passed away.  But this episode is all about Sam. About the struggles in the early days, about the time he walked away from the opportunity to be professional rugby player, and about his passion for sustainable building design. How did he get to where he is today? We need to go back to the beginning.Sam’s life began in Melbourne.  For 12 years he grew up in Boronia in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges with his mum and 3 younger brothers. His dad left when he was only 8 years old which made him grow up very quickly. His mother worked night shift a lot , which meant he had to step up and cook dinner for the rest of the family and care for his younger disabled brother, Hamish who had cerebral palsy.   Hamish is an inspiration to Sam. You may or may not know,  but Hamish is now considered one of Australia most respected Paralympians. He is a gold medallist, a shot put world record holder, worked for the UN, has an OAM and now works for the Australian Institute of Sport as a coach and is off to the Olympics in Tokyo later this year. This interview begins at a time when life for Sam and the rest of his family was pretty tough, but then it all changed. To find out more about SJM: <a href="http://www.sjmbuilders.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sjmbuilders.com.au/</a>  Check out Hamish MacDonald : <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamish_MacDonald_(athlete)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamish_MacDonald_(athlete)</a> I'm a former ABC radio broadcaster and journalist based in the Clare Valley in regional South Australia. I have recently started a small business called Voice it. I am a Voice Coach, teaching public speaking skills to to adults and children and I also run a Drama School, MC and this podcast is a complement to the business. I absolutely love interviewing and hearing people's stories and sharing them with the world. To find out more check out my website: <a href="https://voiceit.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://voiceit.me</a>. Thank you for listening. Please share with your circles, and if you have a spare moment I would love a rating or a review.

Voice it - Sam MacDonald

 I'd like to introduce you to the funniest person I have ever met. A big statement I know, but truly I laugh so hard my chest hurts  every time I chat to this woman. Marnie Roberts is a owner/winemaker at Matriarch and Rogue in the Clare Valley in South Australia.  As well as her quick wit and dry sense of humour, she makes beautiful wine, carving quite a following in wine circles and beyond.She is originally from Mildura, growing up on a block with her parents and older brother Tony where they grew citrus, dried fruit and wine grapes. She felt like a workhorse in her youth and didn't particularly enjoy 'block life', and little did she know she would be as ‘busy as a termite in a sawmill’ running her own successful wine enterprise 30 years later. She moved to South Australia and set up stumps in the Clare Valley back in 2008.  Six years later, she established her own label , Matriarch and Rogue, inspired by her dear old Nanna. Marnie describes herself as a floater, with no solid plan and not overly ambitious, but what she lacks in planning she makes up for in drive, determination and basically being a 'lucky bastard'.I sat down with Marnie in her shed on a cold wintry day with the rain pounding on the roof, sharing a Subway salad and a bottle of her finest red.Enjoy!To order any of Marnie's delicious wines go to: https://matriarchandrogue.com.au/Check out Sideways - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGP8PwCpxLkI am a former ABC radio broadcaster and journalist based in the Clare Valley.  I have recently started a small business called Voice it.  I am essentially a Voice Coach, teaching public speaking skills to adults and children. I also run a drama school, MC and this podcast is newly launched as a complement to the business. I love interviewing and hearing people’s stories.To find out more, check out my website: https://voiceit.me/Thank you for listening. Please share with your circles, and if you have a spare moment I would love a rating or a review. 

I'd like to introduce you to the funniest person I have ever met. A big statement I know, but truly I laugh so hard my chest hurts  every time I chat to this woman.  Marnie Roberts is a owner/winemaker at Matriarch and Rogue in the Clare Valley in South Australia.  As well as her quick wit and dry sense of humour, she makes beautiful wine, carving quite a following in wine circles and beyond. She is originally from Mildura, growing up on a block with her parents and older brother Tony where they grew citrus, dried fruit and wine grapes. She felt like a workhorse in her youth and didn't particularly enjoy 'block life', and little did she know she would be as ‘busy as a termite in a sawmill’ running her own successful wine enterprise 30 years later. She moved to South Australia and set up stumps in the Clare Valley back in 2008.  Six years later, she established her own label , Matriarch and Rogue, inspired by her dear old Nanna.  Marnie describes herself as a floater, with no solid plan and not overly ambitious, but what she lacks in planning she makes up for in drive, determination and basically being a 'lucky bastard'. I sat down with Marnie in her shed on a cold wintry day with the rain pounding on the roof, sharing a Subway salad and a bottle of her finest red. Enjoy! To order any of Marnie's delicious wines go to: <a href="https://matriarchandrogue.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://matriarchandrogue.com.au/</a> Check out Sideways - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGP8PwCpxLk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGP8PwCpxLk</a> I am a former ABC radio broadcaster and journalist based in the Clare Valley.  I have recently started a small business called Voice it.  I am essentially a Voice Coach, teaching public speaking skills to adults and children. I also run a drama school, MC and this podcast is newly launched as a complement to the business. I love interviewing and hearing people’s stories. To find out more, check out my website: <a href="https://voiceit.me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://voiceit.me/</a> Thank you for listening. Please share with your circles, and if you have a spare moment I would love a rating or a review.

Voice it - Marnie Roberts

My guest is a hard working, honest, compassionate individual.  She has also been described as clever, funny, down to earth and blunt.  She loves helping people and making a difference to people’s lives. She despises mouth noises - a bit quirky, and she loves a challenge. So if you said she could not do something, she would set out to prove you wrong.Meet Lissy Wood.Lissy is originally from a farm near Kimba on the Eyre Peninsula.  She’s a true blue country girl, apparently  she was pretty wild too! But I’ll let her tell you that story. Her grandfather was Arthur Whyte, a state Liberal politician who held his seat from the late 60’s to mid 80’s and her Auntie is Caroline Schaefer, who also was state liberal politician for 17 years. No, Lissy had no intention of following in those footsteps, instead she wanted to make her own way in the world. Lissy is a Financial Advisor in the Clare Valley in South Australia’s mid north.  She started up her own business, Vestra Wealth,  four years ago. Lissy now has two people working for her, Alice and Sheree,  who keep the wheels turning  behind the scenes.  Lissy says she could not do what she does, without them. These three Muskateers now have clients across SA and interstate. Also in the 2020 SA Woman Awards, she was the winner in the People’s Choice for the All Rounder Category. Lissy is also a mother of three girls, and a wife to Ryan.  Over the next half an hour you will get to know Lissy and what makes her tick and how she thrives in an industry that has its challenges.  Enjoy!

My guest is a hard working, honest, compassionate individual.  She has also been described as clever, funny, down to earth and blunt.  She loves helping people and making a difference to people’s lives. She despises mouth noises - a bit quirky, and she loves a challenge. So if you said she could not do something, she would set out to prove you wrong.Meet Lissy Wood.Lissy is originally from a farm near Kimba on the Eyre Peninsula.  She’s a true blue country girl, apparently  she was pretty wild too! But I’ll let her tell you that story. Her grandfather was Arthur Whyte, a state Liberal politician who held his seat from the late 60’s to mid 80’s and her Auntie is Caroline Schaefer, who also was state liberal politician for 17 years.  No, Lissy had no intention of following in those footsteps, instead she wanted to make her own way in the world. Lissy is a Financial Advisor in the Clare Valley in South Australia’s mid north.  She started up her own business, Vestra Wealth,  four years ago. Lissy now has two people working for her, Alice and Sheree,  who keep the wheels turning  behind the scenes.  Lissy says she could not do what she does, without them. These three Muskateers now have clients across SA and interstate.  Also in the 2020 SA Woman Awards, she was the winner in the People’s Choice for the All Rounder Category. Lissy is also a mother of three girls, and a wife to Ryan.   Over the next half an hour you will get to know Lissy and what makes her tick and how she thrives in an industry that has its challenges.  Enjoy!

Voice it - Lissy Wood

This podcast is all about showcasing talented people in the Clare Valley and across the mid north of South Australia.  It is all about recognising those people that started with nothing, who have then built a name, a brand, a successful business through sheer grit and determination. These people are not heavy hitters, they are not making squillions of dollars but they are making a difference to themselves, their families and their communities.Photographer Nadinne Wilkinson and Artist Alysha Sparks are two such people. Enjoy their stories.

This podcast is all about showcasing talented people in the Clare Valley and across the mid north of South Australia.  It is all about recognising those people that started with nothing, who have then built a name, a brand, a successful business through sheer grit and determination. These people are not heavy hitters, they are not making squillions of dollars but they are making a difference to themselves, their families and their communities. Photographer Nadinne Wilkinson and Artist Alysha Sparks are two such people. Enjoy their stories.

Voice it - Alysha Sparks and Nadinne Wilkinson

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