Conversations In Noosa

Giuseppe left Italy together with his family in 1967 unaware his father had organised an arranged marriage for his sister. Giuseppe's passion was always music and once in Australia that passion drew him into a copyright battle with the government, importing vinyl from overseas and eventually establishing Central Station Records in Melbourne. His entrepreneurial spirit, together with his partner Morgan Williams, saw them launch a line of clothing off the back of the brand as the business continued to build. These days they call  Black Mountian, in the Noosa hinterland, home where they work on their other passion, conservation and the protection of the environment.

If you ask Sandy Bolton how she felt understanding that her father walked away from her mum, leaving four children behind, she'll tell you that you never miss what you never know. Sandy's resilience and determination have been part of her character from when she was very young, right through to when she was elected as the first-ever female councilor in the newly de-amalgamated Noosa Council, to her current position as an independent MP representing the state government seat of Noosa. What makes Sandy Bolton tick? Why a life in public office? Download the podcast NOW

Getting fired from her job was the best thing that ever happened to Katie Johnston. It was the catalyst that started Eco Bling, a range of planet-friendly fashion accessories, with a global customer base. How do you build a successful business from nothing? What are Katie's most effective marketing tools? What was the advice that her six mentors gave her? Where to next? Listen to the podcast for the answers.

JV has done it all. He's been a high profile sports presenter across Queensland for 7 Local News, the CEO of the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles rugby league team, he managed the Yandina Flyer, Chris Vermeulen, during his brief stint with Moto GP and now he runs his own successful business in Noosa.

"No woman I know is happy with their body. Every woman has body image issues. I wouldn't believe it if a woman said she didn't." - Carlie Wacker ​

"Everyone was nervous when Mugabe took over, fearing massive changes and retaliation against the whites" - Ian Pugh

Holly Pittman is a Canadian whose love of traveling was sparked by an interest in reading and in film. She's the president of the Noosa Film Society and also involved in the annual Noosa International Film Festival which is now into its third year.

Jon talks about his years with Brisbane band Powderfinger, the end of the band and the start of a new career as a journalist.

Chef Matt Golinski opens up about losing his family, his motivation to keep going, new beginnings, cooking, his garage band, and motorcycles.

"I was never good at working for the man." - Phil Jarratt

"I broke. I really broke, and I got to the point where I wasn't ok." - Hannah Devers

Outback Australian adventurer's, The Gall Boys have been holidaying in Noosa each summer for nearly four decades. What's changed, if anything, and is the fishing still good?

Imagine building a business from scratch and asking people to invest in thin air? Deb Caruso has always wanted to create a community where locals could come together to inspire, indulge and inform. Launching a new publication was challenging, however, the business has survived and in 2018 enters its fifth year.