Best Piasecki Podcasts (2026)

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Connectivity in Modern Defense 21:43

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In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, our host Adam Kress chats with Tom Konicki, Director of Business Development for Defense and Space at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies. They explore what’s really at stake in today’s data-driven battlespace, and why multi-network, multi-orbit, resilient connectivity is now a strategic advantage for global def…

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On the Road at the 2025 American Aviation Leadership Summit 1:06:07

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In this special episode of Aerospace Unplugged, our host Adam Kress reports on location from the inaugural American Aviation Leadership Summit hosted by Honeywell Aerospace in Washington, D.C. The event gathered hundreds of aviation professionals, including regulators and lawmakers, for a series of panels that cover what’s needed to ensure America …

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S02E48 | Joe Piasecki - Surfer, stockman, submariner, social procurement. One man's journey to find his personal legend. 1:03:36

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E48 | Joe Piasecki - Surfer, stockman, submariner, social procurement. One man's journey to find his personal legend. In this episode, we sit down with Joe Piasecki, a Royal Australian Navy veteran who has become one of Victoria’s strongest operators in social procurement and community impact. After nearly a decade serving in…

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Pregnancy and Post Partum return to running 56:08

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This episode takes a dive into the experiences of Olympian Steph Davis and elite triathlete turned marathon runner Heather Townsend. Steph finished top GB finisher at the Tokyo Games and last October had her first child. Heather competed regularly on the international triathlon circuit and has twin boys and balances full time work. Both are super f…

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Tech Adoption in Autonomy - The Road Ahead 35:14

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In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, our host Adam Kress sits down with Taylor Alberstadt, Senior Director of Global Sales and Account Management for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, and Dr. Yemaya Bordain, Emerging and Advanced Technologies Strategist. Together, they continue the conversation around autonomy in a…

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S02E47 | Andrew Warner - Veteran Workforce Solutions - how Andy's 25 year career in the military has led to an amazing business helping corporate Australia hold and grow their veteran workforce. 42:09

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E47 | Andrew Warner - Veteran Workforce Solutions - how Andy's 25 year career in the military has led to an amazing business helping corporate Australia hold and grow their veteran workforce. In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Warner, founder and CEO of Veteran Workforce Solutions (VWS) — a nationally recognised veteran…

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S02E46 | Angela Harper - Aviation medic to Press Club journalist to QLD Senate candidate to PR consultant. Everything you need to know about Public Affairs and Government Relations 1:00:52

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E46 | Angela Harper - Aviation medic to Press Club journalist to QLD Senate candidate to PR consultant. Everything you need to know about Public Affairs and Government Relations In this episode, we speak with Angela Harper, whose career spans the Army, national media, politics and now public affairs. From aviation medic to Pr…

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S02E45 | Rob Hall - how chewing home made jerky out bush turned into the Beef Chief phenomenon with over 70k customers. 1:03:46

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E45 | Rob Hall - how chewing home made jerky out bush turned into the Beef Chief phenomenon with over 70k customers. In this episode of the VBC Podcast, we chat with Rob Hall, founder of The Original Beef Chief — one of Australia’s leading premium jerky brands. A former Australian Army soldier with 2RAR, Rob turned his grit, …

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Neuromuscular function in Females 41:40

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In this episode we have Sophie Jenz with us, a rising star in the field of neuromuscular physiology research. Sophie has an interesting background with lots of experience in applied practice of strength training for females, which ultimately directed her to her current research area. Sophie is coming to the end of her PhD and her work so far has ce…

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S02E44 | Morgan Hunter - 34MJ. Creating Biodiesel from fish and chip oil and its contribution to Australia's sovereign capability 41:38

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E44 | Morgan Hunter - 34MJ. Creating biodiesel from fish and chip oil and it's contribution to Australia's sovereign capability In this episode of the VBC Podcast, we sit down with Morgan Hunter, founder of 34MJ, an engineer, soldier, and innovator who’s spent over 25 years building practical solutions for a cleaner, more sus…

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S02E43 | Matt Newlands - Frontline Mental Health - Living on purpose and the crossover between first responders and the military experience 52:50

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E43 | Matt Newlands - Frontline Mental Health - Living on purpose and the crossover between first responders and the military experience In this episode of the VBC Podcast, we speak with Matt Newlands, Co-Founder of Frontline Mental Health and a passionate advocate for the wellbeing of First Responders, Military, and frontlin…

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S02E42 | Ben and Amy Barber from Beaufort Professionals - Here there and back again - From rural QLD, to a career in the AirForce and back to the land. 1:02:47

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E42 | Ben and Amy Barber from Beaufort Professionals - Here there and back again - From rural QLD, to a career in the AirForce and back to the land. In this episode of VBC Podcast, we chat with Ben and Amy Barber, the husband-and-wife team behind Beaufort Professionals, a Queensland-based consulting firm delivering strategic,…

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S02E41 | Jason Neumann - Candid Property. The combat cook. A story of supporting the warfighter in heavy combat zones through to establishing a thriving real estate business. After 16 years in the Australian ... 49:51

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New Episode Drop! S02E41 | Jason Neumann - Candid Property. The combat cook. A story of supporting the warfighter in heavy combat zones through to establishing a thriving real estate business. After 16 years in the Australian Army and two tours of Afghanistan, Jason Neumann traded the battlefield for the property market — founding Candid Property, …

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Body composition and supplements! 51:46

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In this episode Georgie and Jess are joined by Prof Abi Smith-Ryan, a Professor in exercise physiology and nutrition at University of North Carolina. Abi has a wealth of experience conducting human intervention studies trying to unpick the mechanisms of different exercise and nutritional strategies on physiology and metabolism. She has a particular…

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The Stressors of Hormones 35:06

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On this weeks episode Georgie and Jess discuss the many extras that can influence the way our hormones work and fluctuate. Many of us are aware of the implications of energy availability on menstrual cycles and the regularity of female sex hormones, but energy is not the only factor at play. There are many other things within our environment that c…

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S02E40 | Joseph Kovelia - Blacklight security - Growing up in Afghanistan to offensive pen testing in the cyberspace. 49:06

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E40 | Joseph Kovelia - Blacklight security - Growing up in Afghanistan to offensive pen testing in the cyberspace. From infantry operations to cybersecurity innovation — meet Joseph Kovelia, Founder of Blacklight Security, a Sydney-based offensive cybersecurity firm protecting enterprise and government clients across Australi…

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S02E39 | Episode 2. Australian vs US veteran enterprise support. How Australia is so far behind the curve when it comes to empower our veterans in business. 46:17

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E39 | Episode 2. Australian vs US veteran enterprise support. How Australia is so far behind the curve when it comes to empower our veterans in business. Dr. Roy G. Taylor — U.S. Army veteran, Bronze Star with Valor recipient, and founder of Taylor Law Enforcement Consulting — returns for Part 2! In this episode, Roy and the …

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Sports Bra's and Performance 43:07

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In this episode we chat to Sian Allen who is the research manager with the product innovation team at Lululemon. Hear how to Sian applies scientific knowledge to key aspects of sports wear development and the fundamentals when it comes to sports bras! Also featured are NTU researchers Dr Katy Griggs and Katie Reeves who have some exciting work in t…

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S02E38 | Episode 1 - Dr Roy Taylor - Bronze star with valour - a life of service and entrepreneurship 53:56

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E38 | Episode 1 - Dr Roy Taylor - Bronze star with valour - a life of service and entrepreneurship. Dr. Roy G. Taylor is a U.S. Army veteran, Bronze Star with Valor recipient, and Chief of Police who has built a life defined by leadership, integrity, and service. With decades of experience across the military and law enforcem…

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S02E37 | Mick Bainbridge and Paul James - there's always 3 sides to every story - let's hear from these lads on their resignation from the RSL NSW Board 1:16:04

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E37 | Mick Bainbridge and Paul James - there's always 3 sides to every story - let hear from these lads on their resignation from the RSL NSW Board This episode features Paul James and Mick Bainbridge, co-founders of Operational Legal Australia, a law firm dedicated to supporting veterans, defence personnel, and first respond…

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S02E36 | Steve Golding - Meeting Hub, Veterancowork.com and how to build a SAAS business. 1:06:23

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E36 | Steve Golding - Meeting Hub, Veterancowork.com and how to build a SAAS business. In this episode of VBC Pod, we chat with Steve Golding, a former Leading Seaman Radio Operator in the Royal Australian Navy (1989–1999). During his 10 years of service, Steve was deployed on HMA Ships Tobruk, Success, and Newcastle, and hel…

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S02E35 | Thomas Brown - Founder of Origin K9 and The Origin Initiative - a frank conversation about Army, suicide, life and business. 1:00:43

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E35 | Thomas Brown - Founder of Origin K9 and The Origin Initiative - A frank conversation about Army, suicide, life, and business. In this episode of VBC Pod, we sit down with Thomas Brown, a former Australian Army soldier who served from 2007–2019, including deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq as part of 3rd Battalion and 2…

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S02E34 | From infantry to accounting: what you need from a relationship with your financial advisor 51:45

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E34 | From infantry to accounting: what you need from a relationship with your financial advisor What happens when an Infantry soldier trades the battlefield for the balance sheet? In this episode, Jesse Gray shares his journey from serving with 8/9 RAR in Timor and Afghanistan to building his own accounting firm. After being…

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S02E33 | Alok 'Doc' Patel - From Harvard Business School to Funding Asymmetrical military capabilities (with a stint in the Army and Navy along the way). 49:02

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E33 | Alok 'Doc' Patel - From Harvard Business School to Funding Asymmetrical military capabilities (with a stint in the Army and Navy along the way). From serving in both the Army and Navy to graduating Harvard Business School, Alok ‘Doc’ Patel has built a career at the intersection of national service, technology, and strat…

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S02E32 | Harry Moffit - Gunslinger, philosopher, author, punk rocker. One man's contribution to the human revolution 52:37

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E32 | Harry Moffit - Gunslinger, philosopher, author, punk rocker. One man's contribution to the human revolution How does someone go from nearly 30 years in the SAS—11 deployments, almost 1,000 days in combat—to becoming a psychologist, author, musician, and one of Australia’s leading voices on human performance? In this epi…

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S02E31 | Infantry to advocacy - how Zach Plath is supporting our community 1:00:41

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E31 | Infantry to advocacy - how Zach Plath is supporting our community What does it take to transform a career of service in the infantry into a mission of service for life? For Zach Plath, the answer lay in building a business that ensures veterans get the support they deserve—without the confusion, delays, and frustrations…

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S02E30 | From Infantry to Security – Sound Familiar? Mark Costello’s Journey to Building a Major Security Training Business 50:50

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🎙 S02E30 | From Infantry to Security – Sound Familiar? Mark Costello’s Journey to Building a Major Security Training Business In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we chat with Mark Costello, a veteran who transitioned from infantry life to becoming the founder of one of Australia’s leading security training organisations, Asset College…

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S02E29 | A Relationship with Uncertainty? How Understanding Your Emotional Fitness and Behaviour Profile Can Be Game Changing in Business – with Miranda Packer 48:06

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E29 | A Relationship with Uncertainty? How Understanding Your Emotional Fitness and Behaviour Profile Can Be Game Changing in Business – with Miranda Packer In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we sit down with Miranda Packer—emotional fitness coach, behavioural profiler, and champion of better team communication…

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Pilots' Perspective: The Evolution of Autonomy in Aviation 38:27

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What does automation and autonomy feel like from the pilot’s seat? In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, our host Adam Kress sits down with seasoned pilots Alyssa Silva, First Officer and Pilot for Republic Airlines, and Pete Zaccagnino, CEO and Owner of PC Aviators, to explore how these evolving technologies are reshaping responsibilities in the…

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Female Athlete Gut Health 39:33

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In this episode Jess speaks with researcher and SENr registered nutritionist Samantha Abbott. Sam has a wealth of knowledge around female athletes, the menstrual cycle and gut health/symptoms. She has also worked with athletes on an individual basis at varying levels so is able to provide advice from both her academic knowledge and applied practice…

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S02E28 | Real estate insider - how to use a buyers agent to build your property portfolio - Kane Drury 53:15

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🎙 S02E28 | Real estate insider - how to use a buyers agent to build your property portfolio - Kane Drury This week on Military Mindset for Business, we're getting a masterclass in real estate from expert Kane Dury. As a professional buyers agent, Kane is a property and digital asset investor who helps people build robust, long-term portfolios. Kane…

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S02E27 | Still serving - Kelliegh Jackson and her journey from veteran to veteran advocate. 1:12:00

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🎙 S02E27 | Still serving - Kelliegh Jackson and her journey from veteran to veteran advocate. This week on Military Mindset for Business, we're joined by Kelliegh Jackson, the force behind Advocates Online. She's on a mission to transform how veterans and their families get the support they need. Kelliegh explains how Advocates Online provides a cl…

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Voodoo Victim #2 0:36

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Send us a text Introducing Victim #2 of the Voodoo Slaughter killer. Support the showBy Barry Bowe

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S02E26 | Sex and Money? Need More? Let’s Unpack Both with Your Money Mistress – Larissa Zimmerman This week on Military Mindset for Business, we dive into the two topics everyone wants more of—sex and ... 55:24

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🎙 S02E26 | Sex and Money? Need More? Let’s Unpack Both with Your Money Mistress – Larissa Zimmerman This week on Military Mindset for Business, we dive into the two topics everyone wants more of—sex and money. Our guest, Larissa Zimmerman, also known as Your Money Mistress, brings a bold and refreshing approach to financial health and personal empo…

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Voodoo Victim #1 0:38

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Send us a text A 52-year-old female is the first victim of the Voodoo Slaughter killer. Support the showBy Barry Bowe

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Lusting Beast Preview 0:34

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Send us a text Lusting Beast is Episode Two of the Special Investigator true-crime podcast. Here's a quick preview. Support the showBy Barry Bowe

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Olympian Adelle Tracey! 40:03

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In this episode Georgie and Jess are joined by Olympian Adelle Tracey who shares her experiences of getting into the sport, her understanding of the menstrual cycle and how she uses this now to inform her training. Adelle is a great example of how tracking and an increased understanding of your menstrual cycle can enhance training and performance.…

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Tracking returned! 42:16

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In this episode Georgie and Jess revisit some of the tips around tracking your menstrual cycle and why it can help female athletes utilise their super power! Although this topic has been covered before there are still many questions on the do's and don'ts, so hopefully this episode provides a means to get started!…

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S02E25 | Geofencing - how to use intelligence techniques to create targeted ads. Insights from former US Navy spook - Chris Seminatore 1:03:29

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In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we sit down with Chris Seminatore, a US Navy veteran and founder of GetGeofencing.com. Chris takes us inside the world of geofencing and location-based advertising—showing how intelligence-style techniques can be applied to marketing. With over seven years of experience running high-impact campaigns…

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Voodoo Slaughter 25:46

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Send us a text Voodoo Slaughter - Episode 1 of the Special Investigator true-crime podcast. Support the showBy Barry Bowe

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About Special Investigator 2:10

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Send us a text Background about the Special Investigator podcast and its host Barry Bowe. Support the showBy Barry Bowe

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S02E24 | Andrew Schaverien – From Education Corps to Buyer’s Agent: A Career Helping the Helper 53:22

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🎙 S02E24 | Andrew Schaverien – From Education Corps to Buyer’s Agent: A Career Helping the Helper In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we sit down with Andrew Schaverien—Army veteran, buyer’s agent, and founder of Ralph & Ralph. Andrew’s career has always been about support—whether through service in the Education Corps, community lead…

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Voodoo Slaughter Coming Soon 0:26

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Send us a text Coming Friday. Episode one of the Special Investigator true-crime podcast. Voodoo Slaughter. Here’s a preview. On an idyllic beach on the Caribbean Island of Saint Thomas, two early-morning strollers come face to face with a lunatic who thinks he’s the reincarnation of Lucifer. And he chops their heads off. Support the show…

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S02E23 | Own Place, Own Pace: Side Hustles and the real cost of patrolling Australia’s Northern waters with Navy Boatswain, Stephen Kepper 58:27

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E23 | Own Place, Own Pace: Side Hustles and the real cost of patrolling Australia’s Northern waters with Navy Boatswain, Stephen Kepper In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we sit down with Stephen Kepper—Navy veteran, former correctional officer, and founder of Dukes Medal Mounting. Stephen’s journey is one of r…

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S02E22 | Defence Kidz matters - Passion & Purpose the Hayley Boswell Story 49:42

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🎙 New Pod Drop! S02E22 | Defence Kidz matters - Passion & Purpose the Hayley Boswell Story In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we sit down with Hayley Boswell—founder and CEO of Defence Kidz, a national charity supporting more than 100,000 children of current and former ADF members. A veteran spouse and former human rights lawyer, Hay…

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S02E21 | Veterans at the Helm: Delivering Capability to Defence Supply Chains 1:06:37

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SE2E21 New Pod Drop! | Veterans at the Helm: Delivering Capability to Defence Supply Chains In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we chat with Daniel Stevens, founder of Seitec and creator of UXOTrackS—a groundbreaking system for detecting and locating unexploded ordnance. A 20-year RAAF veteran, Daniel went from working on F-111s and S…

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S02E20 | The Defence Estate Insider - Darian Macey. What you need to know about a $6+ Billion per year industry 51:34

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🎙 New Pod Drop! S02E20 | The Defence Estate Insider - Darian Macey. What you need to know about a $6+ Billion per year industry In this episode of Military Mindset for Business, we sit down with Darian Macey, a veteran and former Army Engineering Officer turned founder of DECnet, Australia’s only industry intelligence and networking platform dedica…

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S02E19 | Military and first responder empowerment: how VESPIIA is making a change 56:38

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🎙 New Episode Drop! S02E19 | Military and first responder empowerment: how VESPIIA is making a change In this episode, we chat with Shannon Hennessy, founder of the Veterans, Emergency Services & Police Industry Institute of Australia (VESPIIA)—the country’s first professional body supporting those who serve and those who support them. Shannon open…

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S02E18 | Human quotient: the formula for expressing individual values through enterprise 46:54

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In this episode, we’re joined by Claire Harris and Ron Kovalcik, the powerhouse duo behind Human Quotient Group—a veteran-led, certified social enterprise that’s redefining what it means to do business with purpose. Claire and Ron share how they’ve built a business that not only delivers high-impact outcomes in defence, logistics, and project manag…

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S02E17 | Steve Baxter - Beaten Zone TAK-HACK Brisbane 22-24 Aug 25 - What is it and should you be there? 37:32

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In this episode, we chat with Steve Baxter—Army veteran, serial tech entrepreneur, and investor behind Beaten Zone Venture Partners, a fund focused on backing early-stage Australian sovereign Defence tech. Steve unpacks the upcoming Beaten Zone TAK-HACK happening in Brisbane this August, what it’s all about, who it’s for, and why it’s more than jus…