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Mere Mortals Unite provides skills and techniques so you can discover your superpowers. The result is an increase in success and joy in your life and the lives of those that surround you. You don’t have to be a celebrity to possess these superpowers, but you do have to find them. Mere Mortals will take you from ordinary to extraordinary, from mere mortal to super hero. Together we’ll find simple solutions that create big results. Let’s change the world one person at a time, starting with you!
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Published...Or Not

Jan Goldsmith, David McLean and Lisa Moule

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Australian and international authors talk about their books and how they got published or how they self-published. Listeners, writers and readers will also hear about what's going on in our local writing community.
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3X Value Growth

Kerri Salls, MBA. CVGA

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Tune in to hear from experts who generously share Do's and Don'ts, Best Practices, and Lesson Learned; to help owners of private companies crack the code on multiplying the value in their business in any economy. The 3X Value Growth Podcast is a forum to hear from advisors with the expertise and resources you need now to ensure your mid-market enterprise can reach its full potential.
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Movie reels, photographs a camera and letters link two women 100 years apart in this parallel story of history and the complication of relationships in ‘The Lost Letters of Rose Carey’ by Julie Bennett. 'The Infant Vine' is Isabella G. Mead's debut collection of poetry that explores new life and motherhood with particular associations with nature t…
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Founder Maurice Terzini is best known for stamping his indelible mark and style on both the Sydney and Melbourne dining experience. His long history in the hospitality industry and gift for fostering lasting creative relationships have seen him establish not only some of Australia’s most iconic dining venues, but also a number of Sydney’s most reco…
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A teenage girl is influenced by both her mother and an adult friend, but it is only after a tragedy she learns how she fits into complex society of family and friendships and becomes her best self in ‘Jade and Emerald ‘ by Michelle See-Tho.Scott Wilson takes us into the realm of super-forecasters gauging the economic, political, and military temper…
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‘If You Go’ by Alice Robinson, is a domestic sci-fi about motherhood and what we pass onto our children.Marnie’s daughter has a raging drug habit and a repellent boyfriend. She can see the danger for her grandchildren. Her determination to keep them safe means she has to trust some strangers who become friends in ‘’Edenhope’ by Louise Le Nay.…
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Tim Ayliffe weaves a web of intrigue in 'The Wrong Man' where deaths of young women two years apart have a mysterious connection linked to a serial killer. The corruption within the police force impedes the investigation and there is a suggestion a not so innocent man has been framed.Fred is kind and has so much love to give, but no one to give it …
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‘The Glass House’ by Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion delves into the challenges faced by both psychiatric patients and clinicians as they seek diagnoses and an equitable path forward with their lives. ‘Murder in Punch Lane’ has well known people as suspects in Jane Sullivan’s gothic crime novel set in the laneways of 19th century Melbourne.…
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Before mobiles there were letters and that’s how three friends from the past communicated. The letters were found and three friends from now want to solve the mystery of who they were and what happened to them. In solving the mystery they also learn about themselves in 'Return to Sender' by Lauren Draper.'Naked Ambition' is Robert Gott's hilarious …
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R U OK? is a public health promotion charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives.Our work focuses on building the motivation, confidence and skills of the help-giver – the person who can have a meaningful conversation with someone who is struggling with life.R U…
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“This episode of Back of House features restructuring expert Morgan Kelly and founder of Sumo Salad, Luke Baylis. Morgan and Luke discuss the challenges facing the hospitality sector and ways operators can position their business to not only survive these challenges but reposition to thrive. Luke also shares his personal views and experiences of ex…
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The changes that happen from primary school to high school with friends, family and your own body can be difficult. Helen Brown has the love of ‘Mickey’ to help her and writes about this cat and these incidents with humour and understanding. Jenny Ackland explores a dystopian future in her latest novel, 'Hurdy Gurdy', where a troupe of female perfo…
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There is murder and corruption in Michael Brissenden's 'Smoke' where loyalty and betrayal are exposed after a fire has ravaged a small community. The consequences of a once in a lifetime comet will reveal long held secrets, astronomy, romance and a thriller ending in Ruby Todd’s, ‘Bright Objects’.By Michael Brissenden with David McLean and Ruby Todd with Jan Goldsmith
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Garry Disher's latest novel, 'Sanctuary', reveals a world of scams, crime, corruption and characters seeking solace while, all the while, looking over their shoulders lest they are made accountable for their misdeeds.They met in 1958 in Holywood when producers controlled every aspect of an actor's life . Three of the four friends continued to meet …
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The woman, mother, wife in Miranda Darling’s book is so much more, but will she spiral with subservient silence into her relationship or will her anger compound into a climatic burst and the title of this book is ‘Thunderhead‘.Carmel Shute tells us what’s happening with ‘Sisters in Crime’.By Miranda Darling and Sisters in Crime with Jan Goldsmith
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Raised in Melbourne Australia, Adrian started his hotel career in Canada at the iconic luxury Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. He has 30 years’ experience in hotel operations including a range of senior executive roles with the global hotel group, Accor. Adrian has demonstrated a range of skills managing a large decentralised team across Australia, Ne…
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An ancient map links two women from the studio of Ruebens in the 1620’s to Antwerp today, Lisa Medved’s historical research and clever cryptic clues have you guessing in ‘The Engraver’s Secret’.Lauren Chater takes us back to Restoration England where theatre and art gave women greater agency in 'The Beauties' and where a commoner married a soon to …
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Magic, humour, horror and even romance are ‘mettled’ together in Lili Wilkinson’s latest tale of not so damsel in distress and a secret society, featuring sinister Toadmen, in ‘Deep is the Fen’.‘The Winter Palace’ by Paul Morgan is a sumptuous novel of war, survival and love.By Lili Wilkinson with Jan Goldsmith and Paul Morgan with Lisa Moule
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The story of Sam Young is one that’s been pressure-cooked, flash-fried, and is now braising on a low, gentle simmer. Inspired by the taste of his travels to Italy, Canada, Hong kong, Vietnam and Malaysia to name a few, he has worked in Sydney’s top restaurants like Mr. wong, Ms.g’s, Queen chow, Totti’s and more recently as Lotus’s head chef. As one…
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‘The Cryptic Clue’ is a crime novel which puts capable older women in the spotlight and brings laughs about attitudes and happenings from the not so distant past. This is another Tea Ladies mystery written by Amanda Hampson.Ouyang Yu explores the dissonance between cultures which can lead to both comic outcomes and even a sense of loss in his colle…
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Myfanwy Jones takes us into the historical past associated with the Queensland Tablelands and the friction between fathers and sons over three generations in, 'Cool Water'. An unflinching portrayal of modernday parenting is revealed in Bella Ellwood-Clayton's novel, 'Weekend Friends'.By Myfanwy Jones with David McLean and Bella Ellwood-Clayton with Lisa Moule
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Anne Freeman's novel, 'Me That You See' is a thrilling glimpse into online sex work.Steven Carroll's murder mystery, 'Death of a Foreign Gentleman', may appear to be simply detective fiction but we are taken on a whirlwind historical tour of philosophy and literature as the crime is finally solved.By Anne Freeman with Lisa Moule and Steven Carroll with David McLean
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‘The Independent Pea’ is another colourful picture story book from Maree Coote. It not only pleases the eye but questions what is best: individuality or co-operation. There is humour in the illustrations as well as the many pea puns. All her books are available through Melbourne Style.Elizabeth Coleman neatly weaves stalking, a disappearance and a …
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The challenge of finding your indigenous identity and heritage as an adolescent is explored in Graham Akhurt's novel, 'Borderland' where landscape, social assumptions and career potential all collide for Jono.Robbie Arnott highlights the changing attitudes and expectations of a society in 'Limberlost' as Ned grows into adulthood. The forces that sh…
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‘Conversations With My Cat’ by Chuck McKenzie is a book of dialogue where you can read between the lines to further understand the characters.Parts of which are dramatised by David and Lisa. We all talk about some of the books we enjoyed this year and our book list is added on to our Published or Not website. Happy reading, we will be back in 2024.…
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Meet Michael Rodrigues, the state's first 24-Hour Economy Commissioner.Michael launched the Time Out brand in Australia under license in 2007 and in his time at the helm grew the audience across print, digital and social channels to in excess of 1,000,000 Australians monthly.In recent years and prompted by the challenges facing Sydney's night-time …
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A short, strong, boyhood friendship and catastrophe link lives and emotional responsibilities many years later in Matthew Ryan Davies, ‘The Broken Wave’.In 'Dark Heir', C. S. Pacat continues the saga of the Dark King's rise but now that the Stewards are defeated it seems as if Sinclair will control the Dark King's army if he can faind and rejuvenat…
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Meredith Temple-Smith has written about the harshness and highlights of a scientific field trip and how it may have shaped her life in ‘From Patagonia to Professor’.Towns run Deep. People run deep. And so it is in Lucy Treloar's latest novel, 'Days of Innocence and Wonder' where Till tries to escape her past only to see the trauma she experienced w…
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Antony Jones - CEO Ben Collis - Head of Commercial & MarketingMichael Rodrigues & Luke Butler discuss the journey of two industry stalwarts, taking the reins of an iconic Sydney based hospitality group. About The Boathouse Group;The Boathouse Group is a collection of unique and iconic hospitality venues located in picturesque locations around Sydne…
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In a recent episode of the Back of House Podcast, Ajuria Lawyers took centre stage as special guests, delving into the intricate landscape of immigration within the hospitality sector. This dynamic conversation provided invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses navigating the complex web of immigration laws.Ajuri…
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Two middle aged men, Perry and Ivan, find love and respect having experienced loss, betrayal and the need to meet the assumptions and expectations of their respective cultural backgrounds and social groups in 'The In-Between', the latest novel by Christos Tsiolkas. Charli blames herself for her mother’s death and the township blames her for a bush …
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At the heart of many of Justine Sless’s short stories is connection, but little real contact between people. In ‘Measured, Silk and other stories’ there is keen observation by characters but it is the loneliness that people feel and their inability to voice it that gives these stories a potency. Dias Novita Wuri’s, “Birth Canal” addresses the inher…
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Colin Batrouney has creatively crafted six books and authors for a literary prize ‘The Bannerman Shortlist’, as well as a mystery involving an enduring friendship of very different characters. A beautifully produced book by Clouds of Magellan.J P Pomare, once again, explores the darker side of people's psychology in 'Home Before Night' where the af…
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Tom Valente and Geoff Rolls talk about their written and artistic contributions to 'Synergy' - an anthology of works produced by the Bayside University of the Third Age. Natasha Lester’s historical fiction is of the male dominated fashion industry and the difficulties of three women over three generations wanting acknowledgment of their creativity …
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