Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

Religion presents a singular view of the world and asks you to believe in it. Journalism presents many world views and wants you to arrive at the truth independently.Tom Tilley is someone who's born out of the tension between these two. You might know him as the former longtime host of triple j's 'Hack', a youth journalism program. He's someone who can speak to people from all walks of life, particularly in the regions. Tom grew up in Mudgee, raised in a 'hardline' Pentecostal church with his mother and pastor father, alongside his three younger brothers. After rebelling against the church in his twenties, he's since lived many lives.  Tom kept his Pentecostal upbringing very separate from his journalism career, but now he details this in his memoir, Speaking In Tongues. ____________Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Hockey served as Australia's ambassador to the United States in the last year of President Barack Obama's term and throughout Donald Trump's presidency. He's now released a memoir that tells the tale of those tumultuous, extraordinary times titled, fittingly, Diplomatic.Significantly few people emerged unscathed from their encounters with Trump, and Hockey proved to be the notable exception. Successfully defending and projecting Australia's interests within our alliance with the United States. ____________Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are two sides to life. There are moments of great joy and periods of great sadness. The father of six, now seven children, Danny Abdallah, sat down with Mark Bouris to share his story that tragically forced his family into the public eye in 2020 after a drunk driver killed their three children and niece in Oatlands, Sydney's west. Danny and his wife, Leila, have since publicly forgiven the driver and asked the nation to turn their anger into forgiveness. The Abdallah and Sakr family have since launched 'i4give day' in memory of the children's deaths.____________Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the last election, Australia has faced national, life-altering events such as the devastating 2019/20 Black Summer, the COVID-19 pandemic, and global economic uncertainty. It is now time to decide which party is up to the task of getting us through the next three years. The 30th Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison, joins Mark Bouris. An invitation to the Opposition Leader has been shared and remains to be answered.____________Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort, likes to fly close to the sun and does everything to the maximum. Belfort has beautifully rehabilitated his image and is now chasing down new frontiers in the crypto space.Mark Bouris and Jordan Belfort discuss how to analyse cryptocurrency properly and why it needs to be regulated and how to find a network to get ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most significant sales of Australian business recently is SWEAT. Adelaide entrepreneurs Kayla Itsines and Tobi Pearce co-founded the digital workout platform.This is the first time Tobi has sat down to chat about the headline-making $400 million sales to US software company iFIT. Since stepping down from his role as CEO in February 2022, the outrageously successful business owner has had some time to reflect on how the business has shaped him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mainstream media hasn't done their job for women in sports coverage, and at times, it's pretty pathetic locally and internationally. Female athletes across the field struggle to have their stories told like their male counterparts. Chloe Dalton, a triple code athlete, is sick of women being sidelined and has established the [female] athlete project, platforming athletes at the top of their game. ****APPLY FOR S2 SURVIVE + THRIVE ****Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris masterclasses.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

War is an inherently wasteful exercise. So what has led to Putin's invasion? What will the outcome be? What does it mean for us in Australia?Recently retired, Major General Mick Ryan has been at the forefront of military strategy and leadership in Australia for decades. He's served in East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan and as a strategist on the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff.There's one better to break down what's happening in Ukraine and what it means for Australia and the region.****APPLY FOR S2 SURVIVE + THRIVE ****Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris masterclasses.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Olsen is one of Australia's most prominent art dealers, who has continued to inject energy and contribute to the Australian arts. He is also the son of this country's most famous artist – John Olsen. Tim felt the heavy burden of his father's legacy, challenged to find a sense of individualism. This led Tim down a dark path, and he realised something had to change drastically.Buy Tim Olsen's book Son Of The Brush here****APPLY FOR S2 SURVIVE + THRIVE ****Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Kavanagh is one of the world's best MMA coaches and is one of the main reasons behind UFC star, Conor McGregor's worldwide success. Behind that success is Kavanagh's philosophy for a win or learn mindset.Mark Bouris unpacks this philosophy and discusses how you can approach success faster by accepting and learning to love failure.****APPLY FOR S2 SURVIVE + THRIVE ****Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.