In this episode, Josh McLean shares his transformative journey from a troubled childhood to a successful career in finance and the pivotal moments that shaped his personal and professional life. He delves into the intricacies of digital transformation in the finance sector, the importance of compliance and security, and the impact of setting person…

In this episode, Meghan explores the multifaceted world of automation and operations in big business with Darren Mass. Key Take Aways: 1. Darren's Journey: - Started in telecommunications. - Founded Mass Communications and sold it to Windstream Enterprises. - Shared insights on business strategy and the importance of exit strategies. 2. Meghan's Jo…

In this episode, Lisa and Meghan delve into the innovative systems and processes they use to drive marketing and branding for their businesses. They offer insights into tools, workflow strategies, and the balance between automation and personalization. Lisa also shares her journey in the cannabis industry through her company, the Toke Agency. Key H…

Episode Highlights: 1. Introduction & Setting the Stage: - Meghan Donnelly unveils the essence of digital operations and the mission of her agency, Digital Unicorns. 2. **Building a Lifestyle with Technology:** - Emphasis on leveraging technology not just for business growth but to create a lifestyle. - Focus on giving business owners time back to …

In this episode, host Meghan and guest Nick dive into the world of compliance and technology, discussing the evolving role of compliance officers and the utilization of automated systems to manage regulatory requirements. Nick Passarelli, an experienced corporate compliance officer, shares insights on his professional journey, the impact of technol…

In this episode of "The Queen of Automation," host Meghan and guest Nolan delve into the world of technology, business, and work-life integration. Nolan O'Neill, owner and co-founder of Accuxcel CPA, shares his insights into the challenges and opportunities of managing a business while maintaining a balanced lifestyle. The discussion focuses on the…

In this episode, Luke and Meghan delve into the world of automation, discussing the benefits and challenges of using technology in business. Luke, the founder of Wizard Marketing, sheds light on his journey from Canada to Paraguay and initiates an in-depth conversation about work-life balance and the seamless blend of personal and professional life…

I can honestly say that running has changed my life. Personally, for me, it's so much more than just going for a run. It's a physical, mental and spiritual practice. Today I want to share the power of running and why we need practices and experiences that grow us in all aspects of life. I also drop some life lessons on the importance of doing the w…

Today is an exciting episode. It's the reboot of Conscious Conversations and the launch of my new coaching platform Project Forty. https://www.projectforty.com.au/ Today I get into why our wellness matters so much and why we need to prioritise, commit and invest in ourselves. Today's episode is simple and practical and will empower you to move into…

Today's Conscious Conversation is with Rich Diviney. Rich is a retired Navy SEAL and author of Attributes. Rich was part of working with the Navy's elite SEAL selection process and realised that often skilled and athletic soldiers weren't cutting it. They were the perfect recruits on paper, but he discovered that it was less about having skills and…

Alan Stein Jr is an author, coach and speaker; he's coached and worked with basketball elite; names like Kevin Durant, Steph Curry and Kobe. Alan has taken that performance mindset, reshaped his tools and language, and now uses it to improve leaders and teams. Alan is the author of two books, Raise Your Game & Sustain Your Game. In these books, he …

Our inner and outer words significantly impact how we feel and act. James Pearson has been on an incredible journey unpacking the power of words and how our self-talk can shape our beliefs and perceptions of life. James and I sit down and discuss his work, what makes life worth living and the power of purpose, contentment and fulfilment. It's a big…

Warning This episode talks about suicidal thoughts & depression. It's also impactful and life-changing. I've waited to release this to coincide with men's mental health week. As a runner, I was stoked to grab some time with the Forest Goat Jake Malby. Jake opens up on how ultra running saved his life and his addiction and mental health struggles. J…

I came across Katie in a gratitude project I did recently. Her morning gratitudes were incredible. Here's one: (Today, I am grateful for cherry blossoms! The first blossoms opened this morning on our cherry tree. She is the Grand-dam of all our fruit trees, and her blossoms signal the beginning of the blossom cascade. We will be swimming in a sea o…

This conversation was a gift. I left buzzing for the rest of the day. It was so much fun to talk with author Maggie Smith about her new book Keep Moving The Journal. We go everywhere in this conversation, from her beginning as a writer, to take the leap into professional writing, and why she loves having diversity in her career. This episode is for…

We have a fantastic Conscious Conversation with wellness expert Tim James from Chemical Free Body. Tim shares his incredible story and then dives into his four foundations for wellness. This episode is filled with simple and practical gold in relation to your holistic wellness. If you've been playing around with wellness and sitting on the fence, t…

This is the perfect episode to grab a coffee and journal, sit in the sun and get lost in two friends having a conversation about something they love. I loved getting to talk with Barefoot and Thankful's creator Anne Smith. We get lost in a discussion around mindfulness, living small and parenting. I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed co…

This could be the most timely book you have ever read. I sat down with Neuroscientist and author Wendy Suzuki and unpacked her incredible career. We explore how she found herself focussing her career on the brain-changing benefits of exercise, her greatest mentor and, of course, her new book, Good Anxiety. I have read Good Anxiety, and it's one of …

Have you ever felt energetically out of alignment, your vibration is low? Today we explore energy; our energy and how to understand and use our energy better? Miranda Mitchell is a transformation coach that specialises in quantum human design. This is a fascinating story of how Miranda has grown and transformed herself and the incredible work she i…

We go deep into mindful leadership with Higher Mindfulness founder Catherine Sherlock. This episode challenges many traditional mindfulness narratives and gets into some great areas around brain waves, performance and the importance of mind wandering. If you're a leader or parent, add this episode to your library and get ready to explore another co…

Be educated, energised and inspired by Factory 45 Founder & CEO Shannon Lohr journey in helping fashion entrepreneurs start their own fashion labels. This conversation explores the impact retail has on the planet, how she came up with Factory 45 and the great work they are doing today. If you are into sustainability, fashion and leadership, this ep…

Today we talk with Coach Pam Savino about the importance of energy and increasing our vibration in life. Pam shares her incredible and relatable journey of depth and self-discovery; how she left a marriage that was unfulfilling and became a self-help author and empowerment coach. Pam has been featured in the New York Times and USA Today; she is als…

Today's episode is with musician, meditation practitioner, sober support and all-round good guy Michael Escott. What I love about Michael, and this podcast is the realness. There are no smokes and mirrors, Michael has lived a life and been through a lot, and now he's committed to helping himself and others through meditation, yoga and Buddhism. Peo…

This is an awesome conversation with fellow men's coach Sam Morris. In this podcast, Sam shares his powerful story, and we unpack the importance of authenticity, self-care and a growth mindset for men. What I loved about this episode is that it's a real back and forth conversation on a topic that Sam and I are both so passionate about; men's health…

A couple of weeks back, I got an hour with Chiropractor and wellness expert Dr Brett Hill. This episode was such a gift. Brett opened up about the fascinating resilence work he is doing; on the back of going through some challenging times in his life, we also get into the importance of self-care and a growth mindset. Brett has been a leading wellne…

Today's Conscious Conversation is such a timely episode. As this podcast goes up, it will September 9 a day before R U OK day. With 2020 being the most challenging year I have ever experienced, never has there been a more critical time to talk about mental health. Tom Derickx is a cracking Aussie lad from country Western Australia; Tom played AFL f…

In today's Conscious Conversation, I sit down with coach and meditation teacher Lee Cuddis. This conversation begins with Lee opening up to his journey into coaching and meditation. We then talk all things mindfulness, meditation and conscious living; talking deeply, whilst providing some practical tips around creating mindful environments, mindful…

Man what an hour Kevin and I had. Kevin is a world-renowned yoga, meditation and spiritual teacher. Kevin's journey is a deep dive and life long commitment to personal and spiritual growth through yoga and meditation. In this episode, we discuss Kevin's personal and spiritual journey and the importance to create space and openness to live from the …

This week on The Conscious Conversations Podcast, we talk about wellness, community, longevity, and lifestyle with Kale Brock. Kale is a filmmaker, actor, writer, wellness expert and surfer. Kale has created and featured in two wellness movies; The Gut Movie and his latest The Longevity Film. We had a fascinating conversation with great insights in…

Nige's Cotton On story is remarkable; from a cold Ballarat market to a truly global business with multiple brands including Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Factorie, Typo, Supre and Rubi. Nige shares his humble beginnings, his formula for success and what has been the driving force behind the COG culture. This episode is for the entrepre…

This Conscious Conversation goes everywhere; it goes into all the needed places we need to take our energy. I was lucky enough to grab Karina Donkers for an hour and talk about her journey into giving through deep ecology, wellness and coaching. Karina shares her wisdom and insights in a variety of ways, including embodied earth leadership training…

This CC is deep dive into performance, leadership and culture. Shane McCurry is a leadership and culture coach, consultant and thought leader. We've all heard the story about the rise of the Richmond Football Club and how they went from underachievers to premiers, in all the stories, the Tigers shift in culture has been widely discussed. Shane has …

This conversation is with Seed Blog founder Katie Traill. Katie is doing some great stuff in an around Geelong and the Surf Coast in regards to zero waste, living simply, permaculture and all the things we need in our lives right now. I loved this episode; it was a relaxed chat that talks all things plant-based, living simply, and our need to slow …

This Conscious Conversation was so real and relaxed. It was a deep dive in wellness, wellness publishing and the importance of self-care and following your heart. I got the great pleasure of spending an hour with Ally Macmanus. Ally is the founding editor of Being magazine, she is a freelance editor and writer, along with a yoga teacher and somewha…

This Conscious Conversation is a little gem. Meg James is a mum and meditation teacher; Meg has grown up with mindfulness and meditation in her life, yet her journey is not what you think. Meg tells a beautiful story of her being on retreat and realizing that life wasn't heading in the direction she wanted, and something had to change, and that was…

Jade along with Charlie own Black Barn Farm. Jade shares her journey and wealth of knowledge in food, living simply and building a lifestyle of giving, care, and connection. We talk about the workshops Black Barn offers, along with a variety of deep and important topics to help build connections and live simpler. If your needing some inspiration, i…

An insightful conversation with New York-based meditation teacher, actress, and model Jackie Stewart. This is a dive into her upbringing and her path to purpose through mindfulness and meditation. We talk about mindful parenting, mindfulness in modern life and holding the tension between authenticity and meeting people where they are. Super easy li…

We unpack how Kate Rizzo has created a successful company that works with schools and businesses to teach children and leaders to build a healthier relationship with themselves. Kate is a trained Social Worker, after a trip to South Africa Kate wanted to do something meaningful in her life; Enter The Grow Club. Kate works predominantly with schools…

Imagine selling your house, taking all your savings and your 12-month-old child and sailing the world for 6 years. Rosanna Bille is living proof that if we live from a place of purpose, good energy, and presence, that we can truly live our best life. This is a deeply insightful conversation that explores Rosanna’s mindset and philosophy for life; a…

This conscious conversation catches up with cardiac arrest survivor Sean Purcell. We take a deep dive into what being clinically dead for 40 minutes has done to shift Sean’s life purpose. Making him grateful for every moment he now lives and the amazing work he is doing as a project manager to elevate humans. This incredible story of serendipity, c…

Super inspiring conversation with plant-based dietician and holistic wellness expert Colleen Kuhn. This conversation shares Colleen's amazing journey and wellness knowledge. Colleen's simple and practical guide to wellness, combined with her knowledge really shines. If your plant-based or wanting to know more, take a listen. Apps to check out Rise …

Cory has 85K followers on Insight Timer. This free and beautifully in-depth conversation on wellness and pursuing your spiritual path will leave you feeling inspired on your inner journey of self-discovery.By Luke McLean

Insight Timer has 6 million people, hundreds and thousands of people meditating daily. It was a pleasure to sit with Co-Owner Nicho Plowman and get into his personal meditation journey, we talk about the importance of meditation and the challenges with deep self-discovery. We get into how he and brother Chris took their vision to build a community …

Ultra cool conversation with Alex McAfee. This conversation was really what I wanted conscious conversations to be about. An Inspiring and real story littered with gold on how to live with more intention. This talk is about a life of travel and adventure, combined with the journey of self-discovery. We then unpack everything he has picked up on the…

Take a step inside the world of Shannon Keating. Shannon works from the pillars of Authenticity, Vulnerability, Connection, and Love. This conversation explores her journey and steps you through her style of coaching which I love. We get into all things including the importance of honoring and the ego. Grab a Cofee and Notebook and Enjoy Shannon In…

Nathan is responsible for making the only Magazine I read, so it made sense to search him out and get him on the show. Dumbo Feather is a thoughtful and beautifully put together publication. This conversation gets into the real detail of how the team at Dumbo Feather make such a beautiful Magazine and the responsibility and thought process Nathan g…

There are over 5 million Restaurants in the world; Chef Dan Hunter has created a dining experience that consistently ranks in the top 50 worldwide. This conversation dives into what it takes to create something truly world-class in one of the toughest industries on the planet. If you’re a foodie, leader or interested in what world-class looks like,…

Amazing Sit Down with Author, Teacher, Public Speaker and former AFL Premiership Player Glenn Manton. This CC gets deep into the weeds of Authenticity, giving and living consciously, we discuss modern technology, parenting and the deep need to live consciously. We also discuss his new best selling book "Put Your Damn Phone Down". Grab a tea or coff…

Geeking out on mindfulness and the need for a self-aware society, how to and the importance of training the brain like we do the body and why everything is designed to make us mindless.By Luke McLean

This conversation goes deep into the human psyche, performance and what living a fulfilled life takes. Trevor has transitioned from one of Australia's premiere athletes to helping people become better. He works and coaches people and teams to find their true life path and perform in all aspects of life. Trev is a beautiful soul who lives deeply con…