 Tory Archbold is one of Australia's most successful well-connected entrepreneurs CEO and Founder of Powerful Steps, Podcast host of Powerful Stories and Mum. Tory has had a huge career at the top of her field . She was the most powerful publicity agent and worked with world famous celebrities and their brands like Drew Barrymore, George Clooney' s Nespresso, Victoria Secrets and Zara....oh to look at her little black book. We have a very honest and inspiring chat about our connections her challenges , life as single Mums and juggling work and stepping into your power , dating apps and finding love again. Tory has grit , one inspirational woman . 

Tory Archbold is one of Australia's most successful well-connected entrepreneurs CEO and Founder of Powerful Steps, Podcast host of Powerful Stories and Mum. Tory has had a huge career at the top of her field . She was the most powerful publicity agent and worked with world famous celebrities and their brands like Drew Barrymore, George Clooney' s Nespresso, Victoria Secrets and Zara....oh to look at her little black book. We have a very honest and inspiring chat about our connections her challenges , life as single Mums and juggling work and stepping into your power , dating apps and finding love again. Tory has grit , one inspirational woman .

Grit means to have courage and show strength of character, passion and perseverance. Paula’s career in radio and television is where she discovered her natural ability to interview, bringing out the best in her guest with empathy warmth and humour.  Paula interviews a diverse range of guests who have made it to the top of their chosen field.  They chat about the journey, obstacles and surprising moments they faced on the way to the top.

Paula interviews a diverse range of guests who have made it to the top of their chosen field.

Pure Grit - with Paula McGrath

Tory Archbold

Professor David Walker is a neurosurgeon ,spinal surgeon, genius and father. He has a special interest in brain tumours and is actively conducting research to help find a cure for this insidious disease.

He is also in the Australian Army Reserves and when he is not doing brain surgery and saving lives you will find him unwinding with his other passion golf. On a golf course not hacking away but with an impressive handicap of 8 for you golfers. It is a year ago this week I lost my dear friend and previous podcast guest Paul McClean to brain cancer, so by chance this was a timely podcast with a brain surgeon.

It is an honest chat , showing you the real human who sits over the desk at a time in your life we all pray we never have to face. It takes grit and resilience to become such a specialist . I haven’t spoken much about my Mum’s journey with a brain tumour for the past 18 years to date. She’s so strong and doing really well . This is my Mum’s specialist, it is my honour to bring this podcast to you.

The book Dr David references is Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl I dedicate this episode to my Mum Gaye McGrath , Paul McClean and everyone who has been lost , suffering or being affected by a brain tumour.

Professor David Walker is a neurosurgeon ,spinal surgeon, genius and father. He has a special interest in brain tumours and is actively conducting research to help find a cure for this insidious disease.
He is also in the Australian Army Reserves and when he is not doing brain surgery and saving lives you will find him unwinding with his other passion golf. On a golf course not hacking away but with an impressive handicap of 8 for you golfers. It is a year ago this week I lost my dear friend and previous podcast guest Paul McClean to brain cancer, so by chance this was a timely podcast with a brain surgeon.
It is an honest chat , showing you the real human who sits over the desk at a time in your life we all pray we never have to face. It takes grit and resilience to become such a specialist . I haven’t spoken much about my Mum’s journey with a brain tumour for the past 18 years to date. She’s so strong and doing really well . This is my Mum’s specialist, it is my honour to bring this podcast to you.
The book Dr David references is Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl I dedicate this episode to my Mum Gaye McGrath , Paul McClean and everyone who has been lost , suffering or being affected by a brain tumour.

Prof. David Walker

Geraldine Cox AM is a humanitarian , mother and author. She is extremely well travelled and has lived a very full and colourful life . Working for the Department of Foreign Affairs which she was posted all over the world.It was her first posting to Cambodia when she was 25 when the country was in turmoil from the Vietnam War , it was this posting that she fell in love with the country and its children.We all know Geraldine with her flaming red hair tied up in a chopstick surrounded by smiling children. At 50 she found her life calling and founded Sunrise Cambodia, an orphanage where she is Big Mum to hundreds of children orphaned or in abused situtations. Over 800 in fact. Giving them a home , love , safety and an education.Geraldine reveals some wonderful stories and some horrific ones too. She is so honest , fierce and has so much grit. I have nothing but admiration.

Geraldine Cox AM is a humanitarian , mother and author. She is extremely well travelled and has lived a very full and colourful life . Working for the Department of Foreign Affairs which she was posted all over the world.It was her first posting to Cambodia when she was 25 when the country was in turmoil from the Vietnam War , it was this posting that she fell in love with the country and its children.We all know Geraldine with her flaming red hair tied up in a chopstick surrounded by smiling children. At 50 she found her life calling and founded Sunrise Cambodia, an orphanage where she is Big Mum to hundreds of children orphaned or in abused situtations. Over 800 in fact. Giving them a home , love , safety and an education.Geraldine reveals some wonderful stories and some horrific ones too. She is so honest , fierce and has so much grit. I have nothing but admiration.

Geraldine Cox AM

People think the Sooshi Mango boys have come out of nowhere but they’ve been doing comedy since they were school kids. Their talent, hard work and persistence has paid off and they’re now one of Australia’s funniest and most-loved comedy acts. The trio's rise in Australian comedy has been nothing short of meteoric, with their viral online videos amassing over 120 million views and counting. Most of these views came during Covid when we all desperately needed a laugh. On this episode of Pure Grit, the boys share how their hilarious interview with the then Prime Minister Scott Morrison came about. Their characters — most notably ethnic mums and dads — have made their way from video skits in their parents' garages to television screens across the country and stages around the world.

2022 Tour Dates:

Saturday 6 August -  Gippsland Performing Arts Centre Gippsland
Wednesday 10 August  - Civic Hall Ballarat
Saturday 13 August -  Convention & Exhibition Centre Brisbane
Saturday 20 August  - Qudos Bank Arena Sydney
Sunday 21 August  - WIN Entertainment Centre Wollongong
Saturday 27 August -  Rod Laver Arena Melbourne
Saturday 3 September - AEC Theatre Adelaide
Thursday 8 September  - Riverside Theatre Perth

People think the Sooshi Mango boys have come out of nowhere but they’ve been doing comedy since they were school kids. Their talent, hard work and persistence has paid off and they’re now one of Australia’s funniest and most-loved comedy acts. The trio's rise in Australian comedy has been nothing short of meteoric, with their viral online videos amassing over 120 million views and counting. Most of these views came during Covid when we all desperately needed a laugh. On this episode of Pure Grit, the boys share how their hilarious interview with the then Prime Minister Scott Morrison came about. Their characters — most notably ethnic mums and dads — have made their way from video skits in their parents' garages to television screens across the country and stages around the world.
2022 Tour Dates:
Saturday 6 August -  Gippsland Performing Arts Centre Gippsland Wednesday 10 August  - Civic Hall Ballarat Saturday 13 August -  Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre Brisbane Saturday 20 August  - Qudos Bank Arena Sydney Sunday 21 August  - WIN Entertainment Centre Wollongong Saturday 27 August -  Rod Laver Arena Melbourne Saturday 3 September - AEC Theatre Adelaide Thursday 8 September  - Riverside Theatre Perth

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