Ageing Fearlessly Podcast

Episode 115 Doing It My Way

There is only one way to do life-"Your Way" No one else can do it like you.

Life sometimes presents situations that change our lives for ever. These events make us stop, think and pivot from what we are doing and take us in a direction that is foreign to us. We find ourselves as the saying goes “Thrown in the Deep End” we must then sink or swim.

Jan Latta had a life changing experience that took her on a new journey. One that has raised much awareness of endangered animals across the globe. This is her story, Doing It My Way. (the title of her recent memoir.

#photography #endangeredanimals #safari #animalsofinstagram #elephant #animallovers #cheetahs #orangutans #savetheplanet  #environment #wildlifeart #extinction #perfection #saveourplanet #animallover #love #naturelovers #bigcats #animalkingdom #forest #species #payphoneplanet #oldschool #primates #retro #earth #wildlifeprotection #safari #author #books #childrensbooks #lovebooks #creatingawareness #africa #doingitmyway #memoir

Episode 114 It Was a Man’s World

Annie Wright's career in the music industry began in Sydney Australia in 1974 when she was just 19 years of age Anne, with RCA Records. Young and naive, Annie paved her way to becoming one of the most respected women in the industry, who kept her feet firmly planted on the ground whilst working with the greatest musical talents including ABBA, John Denver, Bruce Springsteen, and one of Australia's best female artists, Renee Geyer, best known for her song, "Its A Man's World". Eventually Annie moved into the film industry and for a short period in politics, fighting against Coal Seam Gas in Australia. 

It is hard to capture Annie in a 45 minute interview but I tried.

#music #singers #musicindustry #musicproducer #RCArecords #JohnDenver #ABBA #entertainment #musiclovers #brucespringsteen #reneegeyer #travel #musicawards #popmusic #soulmusic #countrymusic #concerts #bands #livemusic #recordindustry #careerhighlights 

Episode 113 The Underwater Love Affair

Marco Bordieri is an adventurer by nature. After leaving his homeland, Italy he was lured to Australia. It was here he fell in love. This is his story. 

#diving #underwater #marinelife #citizenscientist #viz #love #passion #purpose #photography #loveaffair #dive #diving #scubadiving #scuba #underwater #ocean #underwaterphotography #padi #sea #diver #scubadive #travel #scubadiver #underwaterworld #uwphotography #photography #freediving #nature #gopro #fish #uwphoto #underwaterphoto #sealife #marinelife #freedive #divinglife #adventure

Episode 112 Sail Into the Seventies

The most challenging race on the Australian Yachting Calendar is the 628 Nautical Mile sailing race, The Sydney to Hobart. It commences at 1pm every Boxing Day and is now in its 77^th year. This race is fraught with danger, it is subject to all mother nature can muster. The conditions can be gruelling and extremely dangerous. In 1998 the race turned into a disaster with six lives lost. Dozens of die-hard sailors suffered injuries and boats severely damaged. Rescue crews worked tirelessly in treacherous conditions.

Two mature aged women, Kath Veel, a retired teacher and her sailing partner Bridget, a nurse are entering the two-handed division in 2022. The preparation of their small boat, Currawong, is of the utmost importance if they are not only to complete the race but to be competitive. They are racing against a large field of yachts, including Maxi Yachts, where money is no object when it comes to this race.

What drives these two women to take on such a challenge? In this interview with Kath, she reveals the demanding work that goes on behind the scenes to ready themselves for the big day.

#rolexsydneytohobart #sailing #yachting #challenges #comfortzone #yachtlife #sailinglife #sailboat #finishline #sydneytohobart #startline #sydneyharbour #boxingday #regattas #linehonours #linehonors #two-handedsailing #allwomencrew #sealegs 

Episode 111 Who Said Print Is Dead?

Liam Carroll is the founder of The Tawny Frogmouth Magazine. He decided to create a magazine for the Northern Beaches, Sydney. Friends, family, and the local community, raised their eyebrows and questioned whether this was a clever idea. Their major concern was that in a digitalised world, that print had done its dash, that it was dead.

Liam, a strong-willed worldly person with a colourful career and experience in different industries around the globe, followed his intuition and stuck firm to his vision. Despite the obstacles of Covid, he and his partner in life, the graphic artist behind the magazine, have built a thriving little gem of a magazine. This interviews shows the importance of passion and purpose to fulfil your dreams. #tawnyfrogmouthmagazine #print #media #passion #purpose #dreams #fulfilling #communtity #storytelling #magazines 

Episode 110 Knowing Who You Are Is Liberating!

Aminata Conteh-Biger’s life experience, does not define who she is today. Her idyllic childhood in Sierra Leone, West Africa was brought to an abrupt halt, when she was kidnapped, aged eighteen, during the 11-year civil war. She experienced sexual abuse and torment during captivity and spent months on the run with her kidnapper. After her release and returning to her family she was able to forgive this man and move on with her life. Today she is a shining example to others. In Aminata’s own words she expresses, “it is liberating to know who you are.” Aminata is a CEO of the Aminata Maternal Foundation, and she describes life, ‘as a beautiful crazy dance.”

#civilwar #liberating #kidnapped #torture #contentment #self-esteem #proud #self-pride #self-love #caring #self-aware #positive #forgiveness#love #joy #family