2 Worlds Collide Podcast

In 2010, Samantha Gash made history as the first woman and youngest person to complete the Four Deserts Grand Slam, running 4 x 250km ultramarathons across some of the world’s toughest deserts (Atacama, Gobi, Sahara, Antarctic). Her journey was captured in the 2013 film Desert Runners. 🏜️🏆 Beyond her running achievements, Samantha has led impactful campaigns like Run India and Freedom Runners, linking endurance running with social change. Her efforts have raised awareness and funds for issues like access to education and feminine hygiene in Sub-Saharan Africa. In this episode, we explore Samantha’s ultra-running journey and her work in female empowerment and humanitarian efforts. 🌍💪 Key Topics: Completing the Four Deserts Grand Slam Running 379 km across Australia’s Simpson Desert Freedom Runners: Raising awareness about feminine hygiene The Run India campaign: Over 3,253 km for education Linking endurance running with social change and female empowerment Samantha Gash, Four Deserts Grand Slam, Ultra-endurance running, Run India, Female empowerment, Social change through running, Humanitarian ultrarunner, Barriers to education, Freedom Runners, Running for a cause #2WorldsCollidePodcast #SamanthaGash #UltramarathonRunner #RunIndia #FemaleEmpowerment #FourDesertsGrandSlam #EnduranceAthlete #SocialChange #RunningForEducation #HumanitarianRunning #PodcastAustralia #LinkInBio #DesertRunners #FemaleLeaders

In this episode of 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, we’re excited to have Tom Baulch, AKA PrimeTrain, join us to share his story of building a massive social media following and launching successful businesses from humble beginnings. 💪📈 We dive into the critical role that discipline and hard work play in achieving success, along with the importance of staying humble and managing criticism. Tom offers insights into entrepreneurship, personal brand building, and how social media can be a powerful tool for both business growth and personal development. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or looking for motivation, Tom’s journey is packed with lessons on success, resilience, and using social media for growth. Key Topics: Building a personal brand on social media Overcoming criticism and staying humble Discipline and hard work in business success Leveraging social media for business growth Entrepreneurial mindset and motivation Tom Baulch, PrimeTrain, Social media success, Entrepreneur journey, Discipline and hard work, Personal brand building, Business growth, Entrepreneurship insights, Overcoming criticism, Young entrepreneurs #2WorldsCollidePodcast #TomBaulch #PrimeTrain #EntrepreneurJourney #SocialMediaSuccess #DisciplineAndHardWork #BusinessGrowth #PersonalBrandBuilding #Entrepreneurship #YoungEntrepreneurs #PodcastAustralia #LinkInBio

On this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, we’re joined by Tom Hector, real estate agent and business owner of Harris Real Estate in Adelaide. 🏡 Tom shares his insights on the current housing market, his career journey into real estate, and how he balances a successful career with personal life. 💪 We also dive into his approach to fitness, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and the discipline needed to achieve success both personally and professionally. Whether you're in the real estate industry or looking for inspiration to balance work and life, this episode is packed with valuable lessons from Tom's experience. Key Topics: Insights into the Adelaide housing market Balancing a real estate career with personal life Fitness and discipline for achieving success Real estate career journey and entrepreneurship tips Tom Hector, Real estate success, Adelaide housing market, Work/life balance, Real estate business, Entrepreneur motivation, Fitness and entrepreneurship, Business and personal balance #adelaiderealestate #podcastaustralia #motivationalpodcast #oldfriends #2worldscollidepodcast #AdelaideHousingMarket #RealEstateSuccess #Entrepreneurship #RealEstateAgent #WorkLifeBalance

In this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, we’re joined by Ben, a former professional rugby union player who transitioned into ultra-endurance running. 🏃‍♂️🔥 Ben’s running accomplishments include the Atacama Crossing, Bali Hope, and the Kosci 100, and now he’s preparing for one of the toughest races in the world, the TDS race at UTMB. We also discuss how Ben balances his passion for endurance running with his business, Recoverylab, a recovery and wellness center. This episode is a deep dive into Ben’s journey from professional sports to entrepreneurship and extreme endurance events. Key Topics: Transition from rugby to ultra running Running extreme races: Atacama Crossing, Bali Hope, Kosci 100 Training for the TDS race at UTMB The mindset needed for ultra-endurance sports Balancing fitness and business with Recoverylab Rugby to ultra running, Ultra marathon training, TDS race UTMB, Atacama Crossing, Endurance athlete mindset, Recoverylab business, Professional athlete transition, Running extreme races, Endurance race preparation, Ultra running challenges #2WorldsCollidePodcast #UltraRunning #EnduranceAthlete #TDSRace #UTMB #BenRecoverylab #AtacamaCrossing #Kosci100 #FitnessJourney #Entrepreneurship #RunningMindset #PodcastAustralia #RugbyToRunning #BaliHopeChallenge #EnduranceTraining #RecoveryAndWellness

Warren Proctor was a former Professional Fighter, Commando in the Australian Army Special Forces, Combat Veteran, Ultra Marathon Runner, Adventure Race Athlete and Mountaineer. We covered all the topics above, and his mindset and mentality that has seen him conquer many challenges in life.

On this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m joined by James Fantasia, a former SANFL player, SANFL General Manager of Game Development, Adelaide Football Club Recruiting Manager, Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn Football General Manager, and the current CEO of Norwood Football Club. 🏉🏆 We explore the world of AFL football club management, discussing recruitment dynamics, leadership in sports, and the challenges of managing professional teams. James shares his experiences in recruiting top talent, overseeing game development, and the mindset required for building successful teams in professional football. Key Topics: James’s journey from SANFL player to football club management Recruitment dynamics in AFL: Finding and nurturing talent Leadership in sports: Managing elite football teams The challenges of game development and club operations James’s insights as CEO of Norwood Football Club James Fantasia, AFL football management, Football club CEO, Talent recruitment, Norwood Football Club, Sports management, Football leadership, Building elite teams, Game development in AFL, Sports executive experience #2WorldsCollidePodcast #JamesFantasia #AFLManagement #FootballRecruitment #NorwoodFootballClub #FootballClubCEO #BuildingEliteTeams #PodcastAustralia #SportsLeadership #AFLRecruitment #FootballManagement #LinkInBio

On this episode of 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Gabe, an athlete, track cyclist, and model who faced a life-changing moment when a gym injury led to the amputation of his right arm. 💪🚴‍♂️ Gabe’s story is one of remarkable resilience, perseverance, and overcoming adversity. We discuss his journey from the initial shock of losing his arm to training for the Australian Paralympic team with hopes of competing in the 2028 Paralympics. Gabe’s inspiring path showcases the power of determination, the human spirit, and his unwavering passion for life and sport. Key Topics: Gabe’s journey as a track cyclist before his injury The bicep tendon tear that led to his amputation Overcoming the mental and physical challenges of recovery Training for the 2028 Australian Paralympic team Gabe’s resilience and message of hope for other athletes Gabe, Track cyclist, Paralympic hopeful, Amputation recovery, Athlete perseverance, Paralympic training, Overcoming adversity, Road to 2028 Paralympics, Inspirational athlete, Disability and sports, Athlete resilience #2WorldsCollidePodcast #Gabe #Paralympics2028 #Resilience #TrackCyclist #AthletePerseverance #AmputationRecovery #OvercomingAdversity #ParalympicHopeful #DisabilityAndSports #PodcastAustralia #LinkInBio #AthleteResilience #ParalympicJourney

On this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Fox, a former rifleman, paratrooper, combat veteran, firefighter, and now a successful business and gym owner. 🪖🇦🇫 Ryan and I deployed to Afghanistan in 2012, and we talk about everything from our military experiences to the challenges of returning home after deployment. We explore Ryan’s transition from military to civilian life, his journey from being a firefighter to building his own business, and how his military background has influenced his approach to leadership and resilience. This episode offers valuable lessons on adaptability, perseverance, and finding new purpose after military service. Key Topics: Deployment to Afghanistan in 2012 Transitioning from military to civilian life From firefighter to gym owner: Ryan’s entrepreneurial journey Military leadership and resilience in business Life after deployment: Challenges and lessons learned Ryan Fox, Afghanistan 2012, Military to civilian life, Combat veteran stories, Paratrooper experiences, Veteran business owners, Firefighter to entrepreneur, Resilience in veterans, Afghanistan war experiences, Veteran mental health #2WorldsCollidePodcast #RyanFox #Afghanistan2012 #CombatVeteran #MilitaryLife #VeteranStories #GymOwner #VeteranResilience #FirefighterToEntrepreneur #AfghanistanWar #Paratrooper #VeteranBusiness #PodcastAustralia #LifeAfterDeployment #MilitaryToCivilianLife #VeteranLeadership #LinkInBio

On this episode of 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I’m joined by Kendrick Louis, a professional athlete, 2020 Nutri-Grain Ironman Series Champion, and owner of Louis Media and The Morning Club. 🌊🏅 Kendrick shares his journey as an elite athlete, discussing his disciplined morning routines, the sacrifices he’s made, and how he balances his sports career with family life and running successful businesses. We dive deep into the mindset required to compete at the highest level and explore how Kendrick’s routine and resilience have helped him achieve greatness in both sport and business. Key Topics: Kendrick’s journey as the 2020 Nutri-Grain Ironman Champion Morning routines for success and resilience Balancing family life and business ownership The sacrifices required for greatness in sports The importance of support systems for elite athletes Kendrick Louis, Nutri-Grain Ironman Champion, Athlete routine, Morning routines, Athlete sacrifice, Professional sports mindset, Balancing family and business, Louis Media, Ironman training, Discipline for success #2WorldsCollidePodcast #KendrickLouis #IronmanSeries #NutriGrainChampion #MorningRoutine #AthleteResilience #AthleteSacrifice #LouisMedia #MorningClub #FamilyAndBusinessBalance #PodcastAustralia #LinkInBio #SportsAndBusiness

On this episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Tom Jonas, former AFL player and captain of the Port Adelaide Football Club, who has now transitioned into the business world as a co-owner of Heydiddle Wines. 🏉🍇 We discuss Tom’s football career, his experiences in leadership roles on and off the field, and his transition to life after footy. Tom shares the lessons he learned from being an AFL captain, the challenges of balancing family life and business, and how he’s applying his leadership skills in his new role as an entrepreneur. Key Topics: Tom’s football career and leadership at Port Adelaide FC Leadership lessons from being an AFL captain Transitioning to entrepreneurship with Heydiddle Wines Balancing family life with professional endeavors Life after AFL: Navigating the next chapter Tom Jonas, Port Adelaide Football Club, AFL captain, Life after football, Leadership in sports, Heydiddle Wines, Athlete to entrepreneur, AFL career transition, Business after sports, Family and business balance #2WorldsCollidePodcast #TomJonas #PortAdelaideFC #AFL #FootballLeadership #HeydiddleWines #AthleteToEntrepreneur #AFLRetirement #LifeAfterFooty #BusinessOwner #PodcastAustralia #LeadershipInSports #FamilyAndBusinessBalance #LinkInBio #FootballCareerTransition