“Who has heart failure and goes and runs 50km?” Michelle Hocking – that’s who! In 2013, Michelle (Chell) was 41 and “overweight and overwhelmed with depression, anxiety and panic attacks”. A mum of 2 and the co-owner of a busy mechanic’s workshop with her husband Jay, life consisted of long hours, high stress levels, junk food and no […]
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“Don’t let others dictate who you are”Jamie Moreno is on a mission to empower girls and women to get involved in motorsports and to follow their dreams regardless of age, race or gender.A Latina woman, Jamie grew up with a passion for cars after spending hours with her dad as a child in the garage […]
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“Live every moment the best that you can. Take every opportunity that has ever passed your way. And to do what you love.” Nicole Bunyon is a trail runner, mum of 3 and founder of Running Mums Australia (RMA). Nicole established RMA as a simple Facebook group in 2013 after finishing her first marathon. It has since grown […]
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Rebecca Stone is a busy, and strong, woman. She’s a midwife, a mum, and someone who loves racing her mountain bike for 24 hours – all while living with fibromyalgia. In 2010, after 9 months of severe pain which ultimately left her unable to work, drive or walk for more than 5m, Rebecca was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, A […]
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She was the most popular guest on Sparta Chicks Radio during 2017. She’s speaking at Sparta Chicks Unleashed later this year 😉 She is also an expert in one of the most fundamental and important topics we’ve covered to date on the podcast. So I’m delighted to have Katee Pedicini back on Sparta Chicks Radio. Katee is a triathlon […]
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“I don’t have a great deal of pride. So, all I’ve ever ever wanted to do is the best of my ability. So as long as I give my best. To a point, it doesn’t matter what the result is, as long as I know I’ve given my best.” It’s hard to describe or introduce Sarah Matthews. She: * […]
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Jo Sorrenson joined the police force on a dare back in the 90s but was too scared to tell her police officer father. She describes joining the force as walking into a place that felt like home, but never imagined the course her life would take some 20 years later. Jo was one of those people […]
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“You have to stay open to opportunity. Because stuff that you think isn’t for you might turn out to be the greatest thing you’ve ever done.” In 2007 at the age of 21, Caroline Pemberton was crowned Miss Australia. And yes, she still has the tiara. I first met Caroline in November 2017 and, I think, like most […]
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“I definitely wasn’t kicking the footy with dad. I was usually hanging off trees upside down dreaming of being an acrobat…I sung and I danced and that was my passion in terms of sporting pursuits. There used to be a show called Young Talent Time… I would use the ad breaks to get changed. I would […]
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“I think the biggest thing is we’re taught that you have to finish what you started. No, you don’t. The outcome is the same. If you’re not happy, you’re going to have the same outcome when you finish as if you finish when you realise you’re not enjoying yourself.” This week’s guest has made me re-assess […]
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