Michelle Payne is an Australian horse racing icon and the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup in 2015, riding Prince of Penzance to victory and breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport.

Ten years on from that magical win, I speak to her about:
Growing up with ten siblings
Making history as the only female to win the Cup
The dark side of fame
Brain injuries from her career
Dealing with the loss of her sister
The role of faith
Her living and working relationship with her brother Stevie
Her new books & what she’s working on now

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Michelle Payne is an Australian horse racing icon and the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup in 2015, riding Prince of Penzance to victory and breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport.
Ten years on from that magical win, I speak to her about:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Growing up with ten siblings</li>
<li aria-level="1">Making history as the only female to win the Cup</li>
<li aria-level="1">The dark side of fame</li>
<li aria-level="1">Brain injuries from her career</li>
<li aria-level="1">Dealing with the loss of her sister</li>
<li aria-level="1">The role of faith</li>
<li aria-level="1">Her living and working relationship with her brother Stevie</li>
<li aria-level="1">Her new books &amp; what she&rsquo;s working on now</li>
</ul>
Purchase Michelle&rsquo;s new book here: <a href="https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Michelle-Payne-and-Angus-Fontaine-Ride-On-9781761473142">https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Michelle-Payne-and-Angus-Fontaine-Ride-On-9781761473142</a>
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#214 Michelle Payne: The Melbourne Cup winner on making history, tragedy & the dark side of fame

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Chris Katelaris, known online as Big Chocky, brings a perspective you don’t hear often.

Adopted from Colombia at just two months old by a Greek-Cypriot Australian family, Chris has a deep love for Australia and grew up navigating questions of identity, belonging, and purpose. That lived experience now sits at the centre of why his content is striking a nerve with so many Australians.

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- Growing up adopted and the search for identity
- Personal setbacks and the moments that changed his trajectory
- Australia’s deeper problems and why he reckons we’re falling short as a society
- The role of faith and belief in shaping his values
- Building discipline and mental resilience
- Gaining influence through social media and what comes with it
- Handling controversy, criticism, and public scrutiny
- Responsibility, leadership, and personal accountability

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Chris Katelaris, known online as Big Chocky, brings a perspective you don&rsquo;t hear often. Adopted from Colombia at just two months old by a Greek-Cypriot Australian family, Chris has a deep love for Australia and grew up navigating questions of identity, belonging, and purpose. That lived experience now sits at the centre of why his content is striking a nerve with so many Australians. In this conversation, we cover: - Growing up adopted and the search for identity - Personal setbacks and the moments that changed his trajectory - Australia&rsquo;s deeper problems and why he reckons we&rsquo;re falling short as a society - The role of faith and belief in shaping his values - Building discipline and mental resilience - Gaining influence through social media and what comes with it - Handling controversy, criticism, and public scrutiny - Responsibility, leadership, and personal accountability
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#225 Big Chocky: Australia’s New Controversial Voice on Why Politics Is Failing Us

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Ross Coulthart is one of Australia’s most prominent investigative journalists, known most recently for his fearless reporting on unexplained aerial phenomena (UAPs) or UFOs.

He joins the podcast to discuss his career uncovering hard truths, the role of curiosity in journalism, declining trust in governments and media, and his deep investigations into UAPs, military encounters with unidentified objects, government secrecy, non-human intelligence, consciousness, and the growing intersection between science, spirituality, and ancient civilisations.

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Ross Coulthart is one of Australia&rsquo;s most prominent investigative journalists, known most recently for his fearless reporting on unexplained aerial phenomena (UAPs) or UFOs.
He joins the podcast to discuss his career uncovering hard truths, the role of curiosity in journalism, declining trust in governments and media, and his deep investigations into UAPs, military encounters with unidentified objects, government secrecy, non-human intelligence, consciousness, and the growing intersection between science, spirituality, and ancient civilisations.
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“It’s Been Kept from the Public”: TV Journalist Ross Coulthart Didn’t Believe in UFO's until…

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Shiza Shahid is an entrepreneur, investor, and social activist dedicated to advancing girls’ education and women’s rights.

Shiza co-founded the Malala Fund in 2013 alongside Malala Yousafzai, helping build a global movement for girls’ education while navigating complex political and cultural realities. She later co-founded Our Place, a modern kitchenware brand focused on connection, culture, and home cooking.

In this conversation, we explore Shiza’s journey from activism to entrepreneurship, the realities of building movements under global scrutiny, and what it takes to scale values-led businesses without losing purpose.

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Shiza Shahid is an entrepreneur, investor, and social activist dedicated to advancing girls&rsquo; education and women&rsquo;s rights.
Shiza co-founded the Malala Fund in 2013 alongside Malala Yousafzai, helping build a global movement for girls&rsquo; education while navigating complex political and cultural realities. She later co-founded Our Place, a modern kitchenware brand focused on connection, culture, and home cooking.
In this conversation, we explore Shiza&rsquo;s journey from activism to entrepreneurship, the realities of building movements under global scrutiny, and what it takes to scale values-led businesses without losing purpose.
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#223 Cooking Up Change: Shiza Shahid on Non-Toxic Cooking, Malala & Girls’ Education

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#214 Michelle Payne: The Melbourne Cup winner on making history, tragedy & the dark side of fame

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