Best Mason Dodd Podcasts (2025)

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EP. 185 – Navigating the return-to-office landscape (Kate Dodd, Pinsent Masons) 40:14

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This episode examines the post-Covid trend among many employers to increase the number of days staff are expected to attend their place of work. Host Yasmin Sheikh sits down with UK employment law expert Kate Dodd to discuss the evolving landscape of workplace culture and the legal considerations surrounding hybrid work. Kate is a partner at Pinsen…

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EP. 186 – Finding purpose beyond law (Jodi Ettenberg, Legal Nomads) 52:47

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This episode features a conversation with Jodi Ettenberg, a former lawyer who left her corporate practice in 2008 to travel the world and become a successful travel writer and entrepreneur. Host Janelle Wrigley explores Jodi's unconventional journey from billing 3,000 hours as a first-year attorney in New York to building Legal Nomads, a pioneering…

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EP. 184 – What your headshot says about your practice (Chris Gillett, lawyer turned photographer) 51:15

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In this episode, Teneé Frazier sits down with Chris Gillett, owner of Chris Gillett Photography and a former trial attorney, to explore how lawyers can strategically use headshots to communicate their professional brand. Discover why your headshot is more than just a photo – it’s your first impression, a confidence booster, and a tool for shaping h…

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EP. 183 – Reforming health laws for better outcomes (Mandeep Dhaliwal, United Nations Development Programme) 50:52

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Mandeep Dhaliwal, Director of the HIV and Health Group at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) joins host Janelle Wrigley to discuss how legal frameworks and governance shape health outcomes worldwide. Drawing on more than 25 years at the intersection of health policy and human rights, Mandeep explains the UNDP's mission and her experien…

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EP. 182 – Lucy Letby: the role of expert testimony in criminal trials 38:19

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This episode delves into the infamous case of Lucy Letby – a neonatal nurse convicted of multiple murders and attempted murders of babies at a UK hospital. Our guest is Dr Sarah Bennett – a lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University's School of Law and Justice Studies. Sarah's conversation with host Becky Annison explores the complexities of expe…

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MAKING IT IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY WITH STEPH AUDINO 1:24:35

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Our guest on today’s show has been at the forefront of the Australian fashion industry for over 15 years. Steph Audino has created an iconic celebrity couture label that’s turned heads across the globe. She has showcased her collections everywhere from New York to Paris Fashion Week, been celebrated in the pages of Vogue Magazine, annnnnd dressed e…

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EP. 181 – Judith Resnik (Impermissible Punishments) 1:02:28

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Professor Judith Resnik and host Teneé Frazier discuss Judith's book 'Impermissible Punishments: How Prison Became a Problem for Democracy' – which explores the complex relationship between punishment, democracy, and social justice. Judith, a Professor of Law at Yale Law School, delves into the historical evolution of prisons in the UK, US, and Eur…

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EP. 180 – Vicki Nash (Oxford Internet Institute) 40:38

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In this episode we continue exploring children's online safety and cross the Atlantic to unpack the UK's Online Safety Act (OSA). Vicki Nash, Director of the Oxford Internet Institute, joins host Yasmin Sheikh to discuss the rationale of OSA and how it aims to protect children from illegal and harmful content online. Vicki talks about the difficult…

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EP. 179 – Jenna Leventoff (American Civil Liberties Union) 42:02

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Societies are grappling with how to help keep children safe while navigating online spaces, including through legislation such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) in the US. In this episode, Jenna Leventoff, Senior Policy Counsel at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), joins host Janelle Wrigley to talk about KOSA and America’s First Amendme…

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EP. 178 – Paul Powlesland (Lawyers for Nature) 34:58

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What if rivers, forests, and even individual trees had their own legal rights? In this thought-provoking episode, host Becky Annison speaks with Paul Powlesland – barrister, founder of Lawyers for Nature, and leading advocate for the legal rights of nature – about a revolutionary movement transforming our relationship with the natural world. Paul e…

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EP. 177 – Luke Shaefer (The Injustice of Place) 41:21

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Join host Teneé Frazier as she sits down with Professor Luke Shaefer, an expert on poverty and social welfare policy, for an in-depth look at the complexities of living in poverty in the US. They discuss the realities faced by those surviving on minimal resources, and what legal professionals and global listeners can glean from these powerful narra…

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RISE AGAIN: THE ADVERSITY ADVANTAGE WITH DAN RYAN 1:22:21

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On today’s show, we are talking to the Head Coach of the West Coast Fever, Dan Ryan. In 2022, Dan led the West Coast Fever to their maiden premiership win, becoming the first male head coach in Australia to claim a professional national-league title; and the journey he took to get there is absolutely incredible!!! In this conversation, we find out …

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EP. 176 – Mark Stephens (Howard Kennedy) 55:34

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Join host Yasmin Sheikh as she interviews British lawyer, writer and broadcaster Mark Stephens for this thought-provoking episode. Mark shares his journey from representing artists in intellectual property cases to advocating for freedom of speech and human rights. He discusses his impactful work addressing global issues, such as decriminalising ho…

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BETWEEN THE PAGES WITH BRIONY STEWART 1:14:10

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WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE BRIONY STEWART “You know what I am just gonna try and do the thing I most want to do first, and if it doesn’t work and if I turn out to be really crappy at it, life is long and I’m sure I can pivot and find some other job I can do” On today’s show we are talking to multi-award winning author and illustrator Briony Stewart. Wit…

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EP. 175 – Kara Richardson Whitely (The Gorgeous Agency) 53:46

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Legislative efforts in the US are starting to recognize that people can face discrimination and bias in the workplace based on the size of their bodies. In this episode, host Janelle Wrigley speaks with Kara Richardson Whitely, author of ‘Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds’ and founder of The Gorgeous Agency (https://thegorgeousagency.c…

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EP. 174 – Adrian Usher (Prisons & Probation Ombudsman) 45:57

7M ago45:57

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Host Becky Annison explores the UK's court backlog crisis and its troubling ripple effects throughout the justice system. Her guest, Adrian Usher, the UK’s Prisons and Probation Ombudsman, explains how delayed trials are creating a bottleneck in prisons, with some Crown Court cases now being scheduled as far ahead as 2028, and he outlines the human…

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THE POWER OF DELAYED GRATIFICATION WITH MASON BAGIOS 1:18:03

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From backyard batches to a national brand - Today we’re sitting down with Mason Bagios, the co-founder and CEO of Kommunity Brew. Kommunity Brew began as two mates making kombucha in their shed. Today, the brand boasts over 36 products and is stocked in more than 1,200 stores across Australia. I have had the privilege of watching Mason and Jarred b…

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EP. 173 – Kerry Lawlor (The Workplace Collective) 1:02:02

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In a profession that celebrates achievement and relentless work ethic, what happens to the mental and physical wellbeing of those caught in this culture? Following our previous exploration of the mental health crisis in the legal community, this episode delves deeper into practical solutions. Join host Teneé Frazier as she welcomes Kerry Lawlor, ps…

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EP. 172 – Harriet Wistrich (Centre for Women's Justice) 36:04

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Who protects women when the very systems that are supposed to protect them, like the police and the broader legal system, refuse to, or even worse, are causing the harm in the first place? This episode's guest has been fighting against the systemic challenges women face in securing justice for decades. And she has some extraordinary stories to tell…

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WINNING IN BUSINESS WITH SUZANNE DODDS 58:57

9M ago58:57

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“If you expect to get things out of your life that other people don’t get, you have to be prepared to do the things that other people won’t do” - Suzanne Dodds Strap yourself in - today, we're chatting with a real-life superwoman! Our guest on today’s show has built four businesses from the ground up, lived everywhere from South Korea to Barcelona,…

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EP. 171 – Rebecca Haw Allensworth (The Licensing Racket) 50:31

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Most people would agree that lawyers and doctors should have professional licenses and oversight to protect the public from malpractice. But does the licensing system actually serve its intended purpose? In this episode, join host Janelle Wrigley for an insightful conversation with Professor Rebecca Haw Allensworth of Vanderbilt Law School, as she …

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EP. 170 – Stephen Kinsella (Law for Change) 31:50

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Those who could benefit most from the legal system are often those least able to access it. As this episode's guest, Stephen Kinsella, notes, "There are only so many cake stalls and jumble sales you can have in a local community, in order to raise funds to pay a lawyer." So that's where his organisation, Law for Change, steps in – as a Community In…

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GIVE IT A CRACK WITH NAT LOCKE 1:04:50

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Today, we are chatting with the Queen of Radio and the unmistakable Voice of Perth - Natalie Locke. Nat has been waking up West Australians for over 20 years as a beloved breakfast radio host on Nova. Her journey into the media industry was anything but traditional - starting out as a chiropractor before eventually finding her way into radio. For s…

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EP. 169 – Dan Nardello (Nardello & Co.) 48:36

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In this episode, Dan Nardello, the founder of top-tier investigative firm Nardello & Co., speaks with host Teneé Frazier about the evolving role of private investigations within the legal industry. They discuss the increasingly sophisticated nature of investigations, their essential role in complex litigation and dispute resolution, and the need fo…

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EP. 168 – Abimbola Johnson (UK Police Independent Scrutiny & Oversight Board) 58:40

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The world can feel hopelessly polarised at times, especially on topics such as racism and criminal justice. If your spirits need lifting, and if you need reassurance that respectful dialogue is possible, even if people disagree with each other, then this episode is for you. Abimbola Johnson, a barrister at London's Doughty Street Chambers, speaks w…

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PUT YOURSELF IN THE RACE WITH BASIL ZEMPILAS 1:14:20

11M ago1:14:20

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Today we are sitting down with the Honourable Lord Mayor of Perth, Basil Zempilas, for what is hands down one of my favourite conversations of all time! Basil Zempilas has an incredible work resume - sports commentator, television host, radio presenter, journalist, Lord Mayor of Perth …and now he's pivoting into politics. In this conversation we co…

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EP. 167 – Kent Halkett (Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services) 47:17

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In a recent survey, 79% of legal professionals said they felt the profession had negatively affected their mental health. And over 15% had even considered suicide. These are two of the worrying statistics we learned from this episode's guest, Kent Halkett. Kent is an attorney with the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services who has written articles a…

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EP. 166 – Derek Walker (Future Generations Commissioner) 27:44

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We are leaving future generations to face more challenges than ever. Yet it can be incredibly difficult for governments to act for the long term when so many of their incentives encourage short-term thinking. In this episode, host Becky Annison chats with Derek Walker, the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, about how Wales is attempting to …

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EP. 165 – Matthew Campbell (Native American Rights Fund) 54:33

1y ago54:33

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Native Americans are fighting for their legal rights across many important fronts in the US. In this episode, Janelle Wrigley speaks with Matthew Campbell, Deputy Director of the Native American Rights Fund, about NARF's legal and advocacy work. Matthew and Janelle's wide-ranging discussion covers issues such as voting rights, the protection of pla…

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EP. 164 – Lucie Allen (BARBRI) 36:34

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"The legal profession is going through significant transformation, and I thought that was a wonderful thing to try and grab with both hands and see what role or part I could play in making that a success," shares this week's guest, Lucie Allen. For this episode, Lucie Allen, the managing director of the legal education platform BARBRI, sits down wi…

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CREATING AN ART EMPIRE WITH ANYA BROCK 52:29

1y ago52:29

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Anya Brock is an iconic Australian painter and artist who has created a super successful (and super colourful) art empire. From a young age Anya was obsessed with creating different things and by the time she was 19 she had launched her own fashion label. She worked in the fashion industry for 11 years and it was only later in life that she found h…

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EP. 163 – Terah Shelton Harris (heir property) 54:26

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"From 1910 to 1997, Black Americans have lost 90 percent of farmland to heir property. The Department of Agriculture has deemed it the worst problem that you've never heard of." These are just two of the staggering facts we've learned about heir property from writer and author Terah Shelton Harris. Terah chats with new host Tenee' Frazier about her…

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HOW TO CREATE SOMETHING FROM NOTHING WITH KOHEN GROGAN 36:16

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In this episode we are getting a masterclass on how to create something from nothing with the founder of Yappy Group Kohen Grogan. Kohen is living proof that you can have whatever you want as long as you want it more than anything else AND you are willing to put in the work! Kohen created a multi-million dollar tech start-up out of his tiny garage …

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EP. 162 – Jury nullification in the UK (Richard Vogler, University of Sussex) 48:51

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"Mind your privilege, give not away your right!" With those words, William Penn urged the jurors in his 1670 religious freedom trial to remember the power and the responsibility of their role in the English judicial system. For this episode, we return to the topic of jury nullification – the power of juries to acquit despite evidence of the defenda…

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EP. 161 – Garrard Beeney (Sullivan & Cromwell) 47:09

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Content warning: This episode discusses sexual violence, domestic violence, and criminalized survivorship. If you or anyone you know needs help, please safely contact one of the organizations in our show notes. To mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Jenn sits down with Garrard Beeney to discuss his pro bono representation of Nicole "Nikki" Addi…

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CHASE YOUR DREAMS WITH MARTY WILSON 43:08

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Marty Wilson is an internationally awarded Australian film director and writer. His debut feature film Great White was released in 2021 through Universal Pictures, starring Katrina Bowden (30 Rock, Bold and the Beautiful) and Aaron Jakubenko (Tidelands, The Shannara Chronicles). It took Marty 25 years to turn his dream of becoming a feature film di…

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EP. 160 – Bibi Badejo (The Advocacy Coach) 45:52

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In this episode, Yasmin Sheikh interviews Bibi Badejo – a family law barrister at Four Brick Court chambers, in London, and an advocacy coach. Bibi recounts her journey into law and how she pursued advocacy despite an initial fear of public speaking and a hefty dose of imposter syndrome. These challenges early in her career motivated Bibi to improv…

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EP. 159 – Jury nullification in the US (Glenn Reynolds, University of Tennessee College of Law) 41:34

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Imagine you are a juror in a criminal trial. The evidence is overwhelming that the defendant is guilty. But you can’t shake the feeling that it would be unjust to convict. Maybe you don’t believe what the defendant did should be treated as a crime. Or maybe you simply believe the defendant deserves mercy. Can you vote to acquit, or must you vote ac…

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CREATING A PINK PRETZEL EMPIRE WITH BRITTANY GARBUTT 56:14

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Brittany Garbutt is the mastermind behind the delicious, pink pretzel empire called Pretzel. Her story is a beautiful blend of passion, perseverance and of course plenty of pretzels! In 2017, at the age of 23, she opened her first store out of a tiny sea container in Northbridge. Fast-forward to now, and Pretzel has grown into a big, pink, multi-mi…

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EP. 158 – Giles Bristow (Surfers Against Sewage) 35:12

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In the UK you’ll find spectacular beaches and rivers, a nation of wild swimmers and water lovers… and a big pollution problem! Untreated sewage, chemicals and plastic waste are creating a worsening toxic soup. Surfers Against Sewage (https://www.sas.org.uk) has been fighting back for over 30 years – through public campaigns, education programmes an…

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EP. 157 – Bryan Garner (Black's Law Dictionary) 54:17

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Following the recent release of the 12th Edition of Black's Law Dictionary, The Hearing is privileged to welcome its Editor-in-Chief, Bryan Garner, to the show. And to be honest, we're a bit nervous to write this description of our conversation with this esteemed grammarian, lexicographer, and lawyer! You don't hear about fourth graders naming "sha…

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HOW TO ACHIEVE ANYTHING YOU WANT WITH DAVID GENAT 39:32

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This guy’s life resume is crazy! David Genat is a highly successful model, actor, the winner of Australian Survivor All Stars, television host, podcaster, producer ... annnnd he is also a (very handsome) fountain of inspiration. In this conversation we cover the lifestyle of an international model, mindset, morning routines, diet, exercise, set bac…

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EP. 156 – Shaun Wallace (The Chase) 31:46

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At 15 years old, Shaun Wallace was told that he would most likely end up in prison. Instead, he became a barrister and a TV personality famous for his knowledge mastery – first as a champion of the BBC quiz show Mastermind, and since 2009 as one of the chasers (professional quizzers) on UK television show The Chase. In this episode, Shaun chats wit…

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EP. 155 – Aika Stephenson (Just For Kids Law) 37:16

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This episode explores the heart-wrenching subject of youth justice. Guest Aika Stephenson is the founder of Just For Kids Law, a UK charity that represents and advocates for children in contact with the criminal justice system. She’s also the author of In Their Defence: Fighting for Youth Justice One Child at a Time (https://www.mombooks.com/book/i…

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HOW TO BUILD A FITNESS EMPIRE WITH ANDREW HOLDER 40:41

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Andrew Holder is the founder of the big, beautiful fitness empire known as Revo Fitness. With a keen eye for opportunity and a relentless work ethic, Andrew has transformed a tiny hole in the wall gym in Perth into a national fitness empire with 41 locations across Australia. In this conversation we find out how Revo grew up so fast PLUS he shares …

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EP. 154 – Zaneta Sedilekova & Ryan James ((re)purpose law) 42:04

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In this episode, we dive into the philosophical depths of the legal profession – exploring some of the assumptions underpinning Western legal thought and the implications of such assumptions. So nothing we can’t handle. Join host Becky Annison as she talks to Ryan James and Zaneta Sedilekova, the founders of (re)purpose law – a personal development…

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EP. 153 – Stuart Grossman & Alex Arteaga-Gomez (Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen) 40:25

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In the US, June is no longer just June – it is also National Gun Violence Awareness Month. To that end, this episode delves into one of the most pressing issues facing the US today: school shootings. Lauren sits down with Stuart Grossman and Alex Arteaga-Gomez, two attorneys at the forefront of US legal efforts to help curb gun violence in schools,…

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MASTERING YOUR MINDSET WITH ROBYN LAMBIRD 42:48

1+ y ago42:48

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I am in love with this human being!! Robyn Lambird is a non-binary Australian Paralympian, creator, advocate and all round incredible human being. Born in England and raised in Western Australia, Robyn was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of nine. Despite only getting into para athletics later in life within a few years Robyn took home the …

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EP. 152 – Neil Hudgell (Hudgell Solicitors) 31:56

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Over decades, hundreds of Post Office employees in the UK were wrongly prosecuted for crimes such as fraud and theft due to accounting errors resulting from faulty software. Many lives were devastated by the false accusations. This week, Yasmin speaks to Neil Hudgell, the Executive Chairman of Hudgell Solicitors, a firm representing many of the cla…

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EP. 151 – Jake Heller (CoCounsel, Thomson Reuters) 54:29

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Picture this: a young boy enters a computer programming project in his school science fair. It's so sophisticated that his teacher mistakenly assumes a parent must have helped – and awards him last place. The boy then grows up to become CEO of a legal technology company worth $650 million. That story belongs to Jake Heller, Head of CoCounsel – a re…