Unscripted with Spencer Lodge

Are your crypto investments safe from hackers? Turns out...probably not. I am joined today by Richard Sanders, the lead investigator at CipherBlade, an investigative agency and security firm. He is widely regarded as the subject-matter authority when it comes to blockchain-related cybercrime and often acts as an expert witness for legal cases across the United States. Cipherblade is responsible for recovering millions of dollars in stolen funds and preventing dozens of scams. In this episode, Richard shares common sense cyber security tips and the steps you can take to protect your investments.

Can you imagine a government that would take your children from you, strip them of their heritage and culture, torture them and sometimes, even kill them? It sounds impossible, yet this is exactly what happened across Canada to Indigenous communities for over 150 years. I am joined by Dr Cindy Blackstock, the Executive Director of First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada to discuss the history of Residential Schools and the 1,300 bodies in unmarked graves that have been discovered at these schools over the last few months. As an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta and Professor in McGill’s School of Social Work, Dr Blackstock is just the person to explain the dark side of Canada’s history.

Do you experience feelings of fear and worry when it comes to money? Do you constantly want more cash even though you are financially stable? Then you won't want to miss this episode with money and happiness expert Ken Honda who can help you find peace and happiness with your finances. Fondly known as the Zen Millionaire, Ken's bestselling books bridge the gap between self-development and finance. His philosophy is based on using Zen practices to heal negative emotions and experiences around money, so we can all experience true wealth and comfort. Learn how to develop a healthy relationship with money, the difference between money IQ and EQ, money personality types and how anyone can heal past money wounds.

If you’re curious about how digital NFT art is shaking up the art world then this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Award-winning Dubai artist Amrita Sethi joins the show to explain how she turns her voice into eye-catching, interactive NFTs. Having pioneered “voice note art", Amrita explains the NFT art scene, the fear of the crypto space, and how both artists and individuals can get involved with buying and selling artistic pieces.

Michael Crossland has been a fighter since birth, defying the odds of surviving not only a rare form of life-threatening cancer, but being the sole survivor of a horrific cancer drug trial. Having spent nearly a quarter of his life in hospital being told what he would never be able to do, he has learned to live in the moment and be grateful for all that he has. Today, Michael is Australia's most popular public speaker and the bestselling author of “Everything Will Be Okay.” In this episode, Michael shares details from his cancer journey, the importance of strong family bonds, and how faith and spirituality helped him develop resilience. 

Have you ever spoken to a friend about something, only to see an ad appear on your phone for that exact same thing? Today’s guest, Dr. Jen Golbeck explains why this is… Dr Golbeck is an associate professor in the Information Science department at the University of Maryland, and a computer scientist specialising in media surveillance, information security and artificial intelligence. Through TED Talks, her informative TikTok channel and her university course ‘How to Become an Influencer’, Dr. Golbeck educates people on the best ways to interact with technology, social media and personal information in the digital world. Jen joins the show today to discuss the positive and negative impacts of social media, the dangers of using our smart devices, and the tricks you can use to boost your engagement on social media platforms.

I am grateful to be speaking with MetaKovan, the bitcoin billionaire who spent a record US$69.3 million worth of cryptocurrency on a piece of digital art! MetaKovan is the founder and financer of Metapurse, an NFT production studio and the largest NFT Fund in the world. He is also a blockchain entrepreneur, coder and angel investor. Get ready to hear about his humble upbringing in South India, his views on crypto investing, what it’s like being a crypto billionaire, his views on money and why he invested so much into NFT art.  

My guest this week is Aaron Murphy – known on Instagram and TikTok as simply @MurphsLife. Aaron is best known for sharing heart-warming videos that go viral every week, showcasing himself and his team providing direct relief to people they meet in places like Ecuador, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela. Not only do Aaron and his team provide immediate relief in the form of money, food, shelter and medical treatments - they also give employment opportunities and self-sustaining businesses to those in need. Incredibly…social media makes it all possible as followers of @MurphsLife make regular contributions to keep the charity running. Get ready to hear about Aaron’s mission to help the less fortunate, and how YOU can help too!

Awfa Mustafa is the Founder & CEO of Najahi Events. For the first time ever, Awfa shares the incredible story of her escape from Iraq and how it turned her into the leader and business woman she is today. She details the incredible strength of her father and how his integrity led her to take risks to escape Iraq and begin a life dedicated to her family and those around her. Awfa’s inspiring story explains why she is so dedicated to providing accessible education to the world. In todays episode, she discusses her family's story, her business journey and Najahi’s online learning platform, iKew.

Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor and business mentor who has built, bought and sold 22 business with a combined valuation of over 5 billion dollars! He is a trusted advisor for entrepreneurs all over the globe, and is highly experienced with increasing business value through acquisition. On todays show, Nick shares his secrets for scaling your business! We cover how to determine the value of a company, the importance of networking for capital gain, using acquisition as a business strategy, and how mentorship can benefit your business.