Passion and Perspective Podcast

20/08/2024

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Ep 60 - Phil Dixon

Available now 🎧https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zdxuBPMzpIcL2cby9rfJd?si=FxzrYnFRRs6ndjVoYL-63A

Phil shares his honest reflections from his life, describing the power of connection and relationships in helping him navigate adversity.

Phil co-founded in 2022 and in this episode we hear how this local initiative has promoted the importance of connection in the local community.

Please note that this episode discusses mental health and su***de. If this is at all triggering for you, please seek help from LifeLine on 13 11 14 and connect with your support network.

22/07/2024

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It was a pleasure to sit down and chat with Courtney Nelson () for Ep 59 of the Passion and Perspective Podcast.

Courtney shared her remarkable journey and how, despite the ups and downs of life, her passion for music has never wavered.

Drawing from these experiences Courtney has recently released her debut single, 'Shifting Focus', which is a raw and powerful piece of music.

You can listen to the full episode and check out Courtney's music on Spotify 🎧

16/07/2024

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Ep 59 - Courtney Nelson -

Available to listen now on all podcast platforms 🎧

Courtney Nelson shares her inspiring story on the latest episode of the Passion and Perspective Podcast.

With a lifelong love for music Courtney has recently released her debut single, 'Shifting Focus'.

In this episode Courtney details how her life experiences - the highs and the lows - have shaped her creative process and helped produce personal, raw and powerful music.

This episode of the Passion and Perspective Podcast is proudly supported by .of.life

03/07/2024

📰 Noah Tracey's meteoric rise to college football in United States

Former Blue Mountains resident Noah Tracey makes his make in US college football.

19/06/2024

Noah Tracey shared his inspiring story on the latest episode of the Passion and Perspective Podcast. It was a pleasure to sit down with Noah and hear his journey from the Blue Mountains to now playing college football in Virginia.

With a deep determination, yet grounded perspective on life, Noah shared how he embraces 'being comfortable with the uncomfortable' through his life.

Available to listen now 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Z5eLlfzFr5xzcxiUDxNvp?si=zwssX1bKTYaLPHKzGGHU1w

13/06/2024

'You have zero time to think...you've got to catch-to-kick in 1.2 seconds' - Noah Tracey

On the latest episode of the Passion and Perspective Podcast, Noah Tracey gives an insight to his role as a Punter for Norfolk State Athletics .

🎧 Listen to the full interview here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Z5eLlfzFr5xzcxiUDxNvp?si=h29b4WmqQ6m_Q-jI8pCErg

11/06/2024

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Ep 58 - Noah Tracey

Available to listen now 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Z5eLlfzFr5xzcxiUDxNvp?si=kJTPacbMT4yY2_-nRpZDsg

Noah Tracey shares his inspiring journey that has taken him from the Blue Mountains to Melbourne and onto Norfolk State University in pursuit of his newfound passion.

With a deep determination coupled with a balanced perspective, Noah has embraced every opportunity that has come his way and continues to seek personal growth at every moment.

Through his experiences, Noah has come to recognise and appreciate that the path is rarely scripted and that we have the ability to create the way forward.

This episode of the Passion and Perspective Podcast is proudly supported by Herbs of Life.

07/06/2024

Zorana McDavitt shares her inspiring story on the latest episode of the Passion and Perspective Podcast 🙌

🎧 Available to listen now >> https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Iq0vVgmc2eMRljlOOZvoz?si=vQsY7ZzGQOuQbgqFr5BCUw

Out this week in Blue Mountains Gazette…so greatful to Jonathan from Passion and Perspective Podcast for this write up.. and to our awesome community who have walked with me with your amazing creativity and passion for nature and conservation. Can’t wait to meet more of you along the way! 🙏🏻🖤🪶

20/05/2024

‘When we see those beautiful black cockatoos we don’t realise that there are only five species in Australia, four of which are threatened or down to critically endangered’ - Curiosities by Z

Through her passion for art and nature, Zorana McDavitt is committed to conservation through education, bringing awareness to the plight of our wildlife across the Blue Mountains and beyond.

Listen to the full interview in the latest episode of the Passion and Perspective Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Iq0vVgmc2eMRljlOOZvoz?si=gx2N5NXcS0CECKx_5U0cww

14/05/2024

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Ep 57 - Zorana McDavitt - Curiosities by Z

Available to listen now on all podcast platforms.

🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Iq0vVgmc2eMRljlOOZvoz?si=eMEl1PRLRAKnHT2unzU8KA

In this episode of the Passion and Perspective Podcast, we hear from local artist and conservationist Zorana McDavitt. Raised in Penrith and now living in the Blue Mountains, Zorana has a lifelong love for art and creativity. With a deep curiosity and desire to learn Zorana is now channelling her passion to educate the community about conservation of our local environment, with a specific focus on birdlife.

Zorana shares her honest reflections from life, juggling parenthood, career aspirations and passion projects.

MTNS MADE

19/03/2024

Katie Lees Foundation 💙

Katie Lees featured in Episode 2 of the Passion and Perspective Podcast and shared her amazing and inspiring story of performing around the world. As with the other early episodes, Katie’s interview shaped where the Passion and Perspective Podcast is today.

In honour of Katie's life and love for performance, the Katie Lees Foundation has been established. The Katie Lees Foundation raises funds to support young women in theatre to develop and showcase new creative works and any donations are greatly appreciated.

Through the Foundation, the Katie Lees Fellowship provides a platform for women, 34 years and younger, to develop their careers within the performing arts sector highlighting the excellence and innovation of young female creatives and encouraging more voices to be heard.

DONATE HERE >>

The Katie Lees Fellowship provides young women in theatre access to a supportive arts community and the opportunity to develop and showcase their own unique performance pieces. The Katie Lees Fellowship empowers young female artists to tell their stories.

14/11/2023

Music has been a lifelong passion for Gavin Bowles. It has been a journey full of moments to cherish.

Listen to the full interview 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/26PPiS0bnoAeY6BwHw6jts?si=F5Up1jAaRUqIEQ17tfWkUg

11/11/2023

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Gavin Bowles shared his story on Episode 56 of the Passion and Perspective Podcast. In the interview, Gavin reflects on the inspiration behind 'Phoning It In', the debut album for Gavin Bowles & The Distractions which features upbeat, positive music mixed with powerful and relatable lyrics.

09/11/2023

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Ep 56 - Gavin Bowles - Gavin Bowles & The Distractions

Available to listen now on all podcast platforms.

🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/26PPiS0bnoAeY6BwHw6jts?si=-N85KQvrStOkpExkVqstMg

In this episode of the Passion and Perspective Podcast, we hear from local musician Gavin Bowles. Raised in the lower Blue Mountains and now living in the Penrith area, music has been a lifelong passion for Gavin.

Throughout this conversation, Gavin shares his perspective as a full time musician - providing an honest reflection of his pursuit. Speaking with Gavin, it reinforced to me that for any creative the path is not linear, nor is it easy.

Through the release of his latest album, with his band Gavin Bowles and the Distractions, the music Gavin shares features powerful messages, delivered through upbeat and catchy tunes.

MTNS MADE

29/10/2023

Belle Butler is the latest guest on the Passion and Perspective Podcast. Reflecting on her passion for creative arts, Belle recognises that it is the journey - the process of creating - where the magic lives.

Listen to Belle's interview on the Passion and Perspective Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6I92Uc0DweEfu4wVXLzkl7?si=YP3O8dSAQxCDqPVaIw0yOw

27/10/2023

‘For a long time I resisted my creativity…as I am getting older I am finding myself more relaxed in my need to create and being committed to that, is for me, the success’ - Belle Butler

Belle Butler shares her inspiring story on the latest episode of the Passion and Perspective Podcast 🙌

Available to listen now 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6I92Uc0DweEfu4wVXLzkl7?si=3xRa6GSVRzyTkZyyfnsWcQ

25/10/2023

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Ep 55 - Belle Butler

Available now 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6I92Uc0DweEfu4wVXLzkl7?si=mH3XtEk9RRuPl1zLiqyX4g

Belle Butler shares her honest reflections from the world of creative arts in our conversation on the latest episode of the Passion and Perspective Podcast.

Balancing her time between music, photography, writing and even stop motion art, Belle's journey is one of persistence. Across her life, Belle has navigated self doubt yet she has continued to pursue and refine her craft. It really resonated with me that Belle's determination and hard work has inspired her work and it shines through in her creative pieces.

Listen to the Passion and Perspective Podcast to hear Belle's honest and inspiring story.

MTNS MADE

23/10/2023

It was a pleasure to feature Aidan Williams photo in the Prologue of my new book, 'Redefine Success: making the shift from doing to being', which draws on the inspirations insights from the Passion and Perspective Podcast.

Reflecting on our 2020 podcast interview, it struck me how Aidan looks at life through a lens of opportunity. Seeing Aidan pursue his craft and create a journey that he is passionate about continues to inspire me.

Redefine Success is available now 📚

You can get a copy here:
Amazon - https://amzn.asia/d/336I8IM
Balboa Press - https://www.balboapress.com/en-gb/bookstore/bookdetails/854302-redefine-success