Best SOVEREIGN Magazine® Podcasts (2025)

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KBR’s role in providing sovereign sustainment and engineering solutions 20:09

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In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with two people from KBR's Australia Defence and Security Solutions group: Christine Gillon, Director of People and Culture, and Ben Kelly, Senior Director of Sustainment and Integration. We discuss KBR’s growth in Australia and their role providing Defence with sustainment and engineering solutions. We begin o…

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Why Trusting in Life is the Business Strategy No One Talks About - Chris Melville 18:12

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What layers would you need to shed to meet the most raw, unfiltered version of yourself? Chris Melville is back, she's SOVEREIGN Magazine®’s In-House Personal Empowerment Coach and Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner. She reflects on the deep unravelling it takes to stop performing and start being—beyond the curated persona, beyond the mask…

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The Beauty of Letting Go: My Journey to Deep Trust with Anna Widmann 17:51

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What becomes possible when you fully trust the timing of your life and let presence lead the way? Anna Widmann is a spiritual mindset coach on a mission to support women in expressing their true essence. As a former people pleaser and highly sensitive empath, she understands how easily we can prioritize external harmony over our own needs and give …

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Reconnecting with Your Intuition with Danielle Spartz 17:26

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What changes when you question what you’ve been quietly carrying as yours? Don’t miss Danielle Spartz, a devoted life coach, loving wife, and proud mother of five, whose journey has been deeply rooted in nurturing the whole mother. Danielle brings her heart-centered guidance to women by addressing the mind, body, and soul through a rich blend of mo…

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Improving Army capabilities with HIMARS and locally made Precision Strike Missiles 33:00

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In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with James Heading, the Director and General Manager for Missiles and Fire Control at Lockheed Martin Australia, and Wayne Harrison who is responsible for International Business Development at the Missiles and Fire Control team at Lockheed Martin, We'll be talking about the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) and H…

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A Woman’s Journey to Healing and Strength with Velva Dawn Silver 17:51

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What if your divine blueprint has always been within—waiting for you to soften? Velva Dawn Silver is the Catalystic Coach and founder of The Evolved Femme Programs, The Deepening (courses for men), and The Goddess Healing Matrix System™. She is the author of Ancient Secrets of the Goddesses, Awakening of the Divine Oracle Cards, and her newest book…

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Renewing Trust in My Intuition with Katie May 17:50

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What parts of your intuitive self have you dimmed just to feel accepted? Don’t miss Katie May, a Soul and Sacred Living Coach who believes in the power of women, their bodies, and the connection with the earth. She is an avid lover of connection — creating transformational and sacred spaces for women to embrace their magic and tap into their own wi…

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ADM 30 Under 30 Awards 12:54

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In this episode, Grant McHerron and Kirra Davey talk with Sophee Clark, Babcock International Group's Australian Production Manager for Marine projects, about her experiences as a 30 Under 30 Award winner and working at Babcock. We begin our conversation by getting an overview of the ADM 30 Under 30 award program, the challenges of recruitment for …

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Your Path of BECOMING is Being Lit Up — Are You Paying Attention? with Terra Dawn 31:35

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What would shift if you stopped shrinking to fit—and chose instead to belong fully to yourself? Terra Dawn is a full-time Life Strategist and business owner. Her work is centered around two essential pillars. On one side, she is a business coach who helps women “work it like a woman,” guiding them to build heart-centered businesses that feel juicy,…

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DASA - Keeping Defence aviation safe from the sky to the stars 34:37

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In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Air Commodore James Badgery, Director General of the Defence Aviation Safety Authority, about DASA and their engagement with the Australian Space Agency, and space in general. We begin our discussion by getting a general overview of James’ career, how DASA operates, and how Defence has adopted European mil…

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The Art of Surrender with Yolanda Willams 16:35

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What would shift if you stopped ignoring the deepest whispers of your heart? Don’t miss Chris Melville, SOVEREIGN Magazine®’s In-House Personal Empowerment Coach and Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner. She reflects on the courage it takes to follow the quiet pull of your desires—the wants and needs that won’t stop nudging you toward your t…

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Anduril awarded AU$1.7bn to produce Ghost Shark XL-AUVs for the Royal Australian Navy 19:40

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Grant McHerron talks with David Goodrich OAM, Executive Chairman and CEO of Anduril Australia, about the big news from Wednesday morning regarding Anduril being awarded $1.7bn for the Ghost Shark Program of Record. We start with an overview of the contract, then move on to Ghost Shark's pedigree from the Dive LD and Dive XL AUVs, and how much Austr…

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The Sacred Pause: A Mother’s Surrender with Cassandra "Cass' Freya Ares 17:52

20d ago17:52

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What if your tenderness isn’t weakness but the portal to your truest Self? 🎙Don’t miss Cassandra, a fascinating mix: tattooed corporate queen by day, intuitive rockstar by night (and let's be real, probably squeezing in some spirit chats during lunch too). She reflects on the beauty of feeling cracked open—how the ache in your chest, the tears on y…

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The Soft Power of Surrender with Chris Melville 17:52

21d ago17:52

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What if true control isn’t about holding on tighter but knowing when to let go? 🎙Don’t miss Chris Melville, SOVEREIGN Magazine®’s In-House Personal Empowerment Coach and Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner. She reflects on the paradox of control: the more you cling, the less you truly have it. Chris invites you to explore the freedom that c…

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Embracing Patience in the Journey of Letting Go with Johnna Setfree White 12:44

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What if real change feels less like force and more like softening? Don’t miss Johnna, a dedicated life coach, entrepreneur, and business owner based in sunny California. With a passion for empowering women to break free from limiting beliefs, past traumas, and low self-esteem; she has spent over five years guiding her clients on a transformative jo…

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EOS & Leidos for Land 156, Type 26 for Norway, Hunter media coverage & other maritime news 17:44

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In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron, Ewen Levick and Kirra Davey review and discuss some of the news of interest that's occurred recently in the world of Defence. We start with a look at Land 156 with plenty of releases lately, including the announcement that the EOS Slinger cannon will be included and that Leidos has been selected as the s…

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Surrendering to Magic: The Way of the Gentle with Debra Driscoll 31:12

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What possibilities open when you let go of perfection and surrender? 🎙 Debra invites women to BeHER: the woman who is (re)claiming her intuitive wisdom and aligning her leadership. Debra is the Founder of The BeHER Collective, a global movement for women that activates women to BE the HERoine of their story. She reflects on the delicate dance betwe…

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Fear, Chaos, and the Snow Globe Effect: How Action Brings Clarity with Chris Melville 17:29

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What if perfectionism isn’t about high standards, but fear of judgment holding you back? Don’t miss Chris Melville, SOVEREIGN Magazine®’s In-House Personal Empowerment Coach and Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner. She shares on how perfectionism often disguises itself as a quest for excellence when, at its core, it’s a shield, protecting y…

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Finding Clarity Amidst Chaos with Jennifer Meyer 16:07

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What if your deepest fear showed you that you are stronger than you imagined? Don’t miss Jennifer Meyer, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Certified First Responder Counselor, and Certified Fisher Rebuilding Seminars™ Facilitator practicing in Fort Collins, Colorado. She is passionate about her work, couns…

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MHI at the Hunter, closer ties with South Korea, & Kongsberg's exporting more NSM launchers 19:59

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In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron and Kirra Davey review and discuss some of the recent news of interest that's occurred recently in the world of Defence. We open the episode with Kirra's comments on the Hunter Defence Conference that she attended, including reference to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries being present, which leads to a discussi…

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The Power of Choosing Differently with Ashlee Tegen 18:53

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What parts of you have you hidden away, thinking they were too much or not enough? Ashlee Tegen is a self-love and relationship coach dedicated to helping women break free from people-pleasing, set unapologetic boundaries, and cultivate deep self-worth. With a focus on emotional intelligence and personal empowerment, she guides clients through tran…

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Chaos is the Birthplace with Velva Dawn 15:52

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What if your soul’s contract says you are here to awaken the collective? Don’t miss Velva Dawn, a Catalystic Coach and founder of The Evolved Femme Programs, The Deepening (courses for men), and The Goddess Healing Matrix System™. She is the author of Ancient Secrets of the Goddesses, Awakening of the Divine Oracle Cards, and her newest book, Unwin…

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From Overwhelm to Alignment: Rediscovering Myself in Motherhood with Bonnie Morrow 29:01

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What if you could discover magic by shifting your focus during chaos? Bonnie Morrow understands that walking through life with an open heart is the path to experiencing heaven on earth. Through her work with quantum energetics, Bonnie helps women remember and embody their truth, find healing, and fall deeply in love with life. She reflects on how p…

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Free Yourself From the Perfect Business with Chris Melville 15:51

2M ago15:51

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What if burnout is costing you the opportunity to build a life unique and authentic to your true self? Chris Melville is SOVEREIGN Magazine®’s In-House Personal Empowerment Coach and Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner. In this episode, she reflects on how resentment, exhaustion, and even quitting often stem from creating a business that do…

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EW lessons and realities from Ukraine and the Middle East 34:06

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In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Phil Guy, Managing Director of Alkath and Darrel Madden Manager for Testing and Training at Mellori Solutions QLD, regarding updates in the world of electronic warfare over the past year. We begin our discussion by getting an overview of Darrel’s career and time in the army, then review the major lessons l…

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Mogami for Sea 3000, Peregrine gets an upgrade and it's 30 Under 30 time 16:23

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In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron, Ewen Levick and Nigel Pittaway review and discuss some of the recent news of interest that's occurred recently in the world of Defence. The big news item that has captured a lot of attention has been the announcement that Japan's upgraded Mogami-class frigate has been selected for Project Sea 3000. We di…

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When the Universe Responds with Yolanda Williams 17:41

2M ago17:41

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What truly brings you peace and joy, looking beyond the “I’ll be happy when…”? Don’t miss Yolanda Williams, a teacher of Energetic Alchemy, an Intuitive Mentor, and the host of the Reiki Radio podcast. She is also certified in Wellness Counselling through Cornell University, using techniques to help clients and students achieve a deeper understandi…

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The Sacred Art of Liberation and Rebirth with Trisha Perez 24:36

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How would it feel to truly recalibrate, resting deeply while honoring your body, mind, and passions? Trisha Perez is an expert in progressive technologies, entrepreneurial ventures, holistic healing arts, womb wisdom & pelvic care, and conscious wealth activation. She guides visionary women to embody feminine power, awaken intuitive wisdom, and cre…

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Integrating AI and sovereign capability for Defence 33:52

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In this episode, Grant McHerron and Steve Visscher talk with Christian Gutierrez, Vice President Hive Mind Solutions, and Mark Palmer, Vice President of Vision Systems, at Shield AI. The discussion covers Shield AI's presence in Australia and the work they are performing here that is in use around the world. We start our discussion by getting an ov…

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Australian SME’s preparing to meet nuclear standards for AUKUS 38:56

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In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Mark Schneider, UBH Group’s Chief Nuclear Officer, about aligning the Defence industry with the AUKUS supply chain apparatus. We kick off our discussion by getting an overview of Mark’s career and UBH’s history starting in 2020 providing IT and security services, and we review the role that the Naval Nucle…

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Understanding the Value of My Voice with Bonnie Morrow 17:33

2M ago17:33

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What ancestral patterns have shaped how you share your voice? Bonnie Morrow understands that walking through life with an open heart is the path to experiencing heaven on earth. Through her work with quantum energetics, Bonnie helps women remember and embody their truth, find healing, and fall deeply in love with life. She guides you into a powerfu…

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How Criticism Can Make You a Better Leader with Chris Melville 18:27

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What if behind defensiveness is a truth waiting to be seen? Don’t miss Chris Melville, SOVEREIGN Magazine®’s In-House Personal Empowerment Coach and Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner. She reminds you that your first reaction—defensiveness—is often a protection mechanism. But when you pause and turn inward, you may uncover hidden truths ab…

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First Land 156 announcements, TS25 launches a PrSM at Christmas Island, & Tethered UAS units 20:44

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In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron, Ewen Levick and Kirra Davey review and discuss some of the recent news of interest that's occurred recently in the world of Defence. We kick off with the news that the government has announced a first block of contracts worth about $19 million under the Land 156 program. A number of companies are include…

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Motherhood, Mediumship, and Mastering Numbers: My Path to Releasing Fear of Criticism with Cassandra Ares (from Cassandra Freya) 16:02

2M ago16:02

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What do I believe will happen if I’m fully seen in my power? And is that fear actually mine? Don’t miss Cassandra, a fascinating mix: tattooed corporate queen by day, intuitive rockstar by night (and let's be real, probably squeezing in some spirit chats during lunch too). Whether she's navigating a boardroom or leading a psychic circle, she brings…

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The Journey to Inner Harmony with Anna Widmann 17:15

2M ago17:15

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The Journey to Inner Harmony - Anna Widmann What if setting energetic boundaries is one of your greatest gifts? Don’t miss Anna Widmann, a spiritual mindset coach on a mission to support women in expressing their true essence. As a former people pleaser and highly sensitive empath, she understands how easily we can prioritize external harmony over …

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A Therapist’s Personal Path to Forgiveness with Jennifer Meyer 15:53

2M ago15:53

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What if blame is just a shield from seeing your own patterns? Don’t miss Jennifer Meyer, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Certified First Responder Counselor, and Certified Fisher Rebuilding Seminars™ Facilitator practicing in Fort Collins, Colorado. She is passionate about her work, counseling adult indi…

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Unleashing Your Authentic Voice: Overcoming the Fear of Criticism with Alli Burnett 29:57

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What if fear of loss is what is blocking the life meant for you? Don’t miss Alli Burnett, a San Diego native who enjoys nature, yoga, community events, and connecting with others. A second spiritual awakening in 2020 ignited her passion for Divine Feminine work and studying matriarchal societies, leading her to women-focused purpose work. She share…

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Vertically integrating SME’s into the Global Supply Chain Program 37:33

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In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Joshua Stewart, a director at Luminact, about changes and challenges with Defence's engagement with industry, the Global Supply Chain Program, and exporting beyond the Australian market. We begin our discussion with a summary of Josh's career to date, and review Luminact’s project services throughout Defen…

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Reassessing combat helicopters, JP 9102 was cut due funding, and the importance of space 27:21

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In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron, Ewen Levick and Kirra Davey review and discuss some of the recent news of interest that's occurred recently in the world of Defence. We start with the news that the first Black Hawks have moved to South East Queensland and that the Romeo fleet has reached 50,000 total flying hours. This leads into a disc…

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Want a Business With Purpose and Longevity? Your Values Are the Key - Chris Melville 15:38

3M ago15:38

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Are you upholding your values in all areas of life, including with yourself? Don’t miss Chris Melville, SOVEREIGN Magazine®’s In-House Personal Empowerment Coach and Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner. She shares how it’s easy to practice kindness, compassion, or honesty outwardly, but true embodiment means turning those same values inward…

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Embrace your Compass - Johnna Setfree White 15:57

3M ago15:57

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What if the simplest way to hear your inner guidance is through your breath and body? Don’t miss Johnna Setfree White, a dedicated life coach, entrepreneur, and business owner based in sunny California, with a passion for empowering women to break free from limiting beliefs, past traumas, and low self-esteem. She has spent over five years guiding h…

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The Gossip to Gut Punch Trap: A New Approach to Life - Debra Driscoll 16:11

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What if trusting your intuition is just realising it’s been quietly guiding you all along? Debra invites women to BeHER: the woman who is (re)claiming her intuitive wisdom and aligning her leadership. Debra is the Founder of The BeHER Collective, a global movement for women that activates women to BE the HERoine of their story. She shares how hones…

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Clarifying Your Path - Yolanda Williams 31:44

3M ago31:44

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What opens up when you breathe, lift, and expand into oneness with all that exists? Yolanda Williams is a teacher of Energetic Alchemy, an Intuitive Mentor, and the host of the Reiki Radio podcast. She is also certified in Wellness Counseling through Cornell University, using techniques to help clients and students achieve a deeper understanding of…

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Shield AI's autonomy for ISR drones and partnering with local industry 22:33

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In this episode, Grant McHerron catches up with Christian Gutierrez, Vice President of Hivemind Engineering at Shield AI, while they were both at Avalon, to discuss the company's presence at the show. We start with a quick review of Christian's career plus the history and overview of Shield AI, before we talk about their Hivemind modular framework …

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Will bombing Iran achieve strategic goals, FPV drones aren't great, & CIVMEC buying Luerssen 26:27

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In this News Review episode, Grant McHerron and Ewen Levick review and discuss some of the recent news of interest that's occurred recently in the world of Defence. We start off with the big topic of the USA bombing Iran with the deception of B-2s going West, Israel's air superiority reducing the assets required, and the first combat use of the GBU…

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Anchored by Love: Finding My Strength in Single Motherhood - Rachel Kalb 16:48

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What if not finishing it all wasn’t failure, but a reminder to give yourself grace? Rachel Kalb is a visionary entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and the founder of Body Mind Spirit World, a global platform connecting transformational coaches and wellness entrepreneurs. With an MBA and a background in wellness, business growth, and tech startu…

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Forgiving Your Past to Break Through Your Business Blocks - Chris Melville 17:40

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Where in your business do you feel discomfort, and what truth might it be revealing? Chris Melville is SOVEREIGN Magazine®’s In-House Personal Empowerment Coach and Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner. She shares how her visibility block in business was rooted in childhood patterns of being the "good child", quiet, agreeable, and unseen. Ch…

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Lessons From Motherhood, A Spiritual Practice - Bonnie Morrow 15:35

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How has motherhood expanded your capacity to love—without conditions—both for others and for yourself? Bonnie Morrow understands that walking through life with an open heart is the path to experiencing heaven on earth. Through her work with quantum energetics, Bonnie helps women remember and embody their truth, find healing, and fall deeply in love…

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Paving the Path to Forgiveness - Jennifer Meyer 25:43

3M ago25:43

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When the status quo feels uneasy, can you trust the strength that has always carried you through? Don’t miss Jennifer Meyer, a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC), National Certified Counsellor (NCC), Certified First Responder Counsellor, and Certified Fisher Rebuilding Seminars™ Facilitator practicing in Fort Collins, Colorado. She is passionat…

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ADM Women in Defence and National Security Breakfast hosted by Dassault Systemes 1:22:49

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In this episode, we include the audio from ADM's inaugural Women in Defence Network breakfast in Melbourne held on 3rd June 2025. This was the first in a national series spotlighting leadership, innovation, and inclusion in the defence sector. Kylie Leonard, founder of the Network, opened the morning and welcomed attendees to the new national initi…