Freo de Janeiro
Freo de Janeiro delivers engaging conversations with a range of inspirational personalities and public figures from Australia and across the world to help us better understand people, culture and leadership. Expect friendly and emotive conversations hosted by Western Australian sports mind and DJ, Abid Imam, filled with rich storytelling and a whole lot of laughs. Previous guests include: 2005 Australian of the Year, Professor Fiona Wood AM, world cricket legend Adam Gilchrist and many more. Freo de Janeiro’s unique name is a combination of Fremantle, also known as Freo in Western Australia and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Abid was raised in...
Fri, December 20, 2024
#29 A Story on Reclaiming My Name - Live at Walyalup Backyard Truth Telling
What’s it like to stand in front of an audience and be vulnerable? To craft a personal story over many weeks and then deliver it on stage not knowing what people might think? I got to experience this and I would be delighted to share what it was like. This episode is definitely different to the usual. It all wouldn’t be possible without the Centre for Stories and City of Fremantle, as well as so many wonderful people who made the Truth Telling in Walyalup program happen. This program is a collection of stories from Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians that were shared in local resident’s backyards all around Walyalup/Fremantle. These stories were produced in partnership with and made possible by generous funding from the City of Fremantle. Find out more about their reconciliation journey and truth telling program. The collection features live recordings from people who spoke about difficult truths, hidden histories and reimagined futures, all reflections of their lived experiences of colonisation in Walyalup and beyond. I was one of the people trained by renowned storyteller Ron Bradfield Junior and supported by Luisa Mitchell and Mohammed Ayo Busari from Centre for Stories. This story is about my name, Abid Imam and what it has been like growing up in a place where your name is different. I hope it resonates. Image credit: Robyn Jean Photography. Podcast credit: Thank you to the Centre for Stories for capturing this audio and allowing me to use it for this show with my further context added to those who are interested in my journey to delivering my first story.
Wed, November 06, 2024
#28 Dee Roche on Leadership, Mentoring, Reflection & Lifelong Learning
On this edition, we are joined by Dee Roche. Dee is a UWA Business School MBA Teaching Fellow and a Senior Management Consultant within private, public and community-based organisations. Dee’s experience spans decades in the areas of Organisational Change and Transformation; Strategic Leadership and Management Development; Governance; and Building High Performance Teams, focusing on Values. She has won multiple awards for teaching excellence and plenty of recognition in the leadership field. Most recently, she has also been receiving lifetime achievement accolades and the UWA Graduate Management Association 2024 Legend Award. Dee and I crossed paths as she was our teacher for the WA Office of Multicultural Interests Leadership & Governance program. Her work with the Australian Institute of Management enabled our cohort to work closely with Dee to learn more about ethics in the boardroom and help us on our development. It’s a great program, so thank you to those organisations for their commitment to supporting culturally and racially marginalised people to have greater representation in leadership roles. From the moment I met Dee, I was drawn to her energy and zest, as well as her immense knowledge and experience. I knew she would be so interesting to hear from. Thankfully she graciously gave her time and this makes for a great conversation with so much wisdom which I hope helps you where you are in life! This show couldn’t be where it is without your support so please give us a review or subscribe to help support Freo de Janeiro’s storytelling. Enjoy this conversation with Dee Roche
Tue, April 16, 2024
#27 Samantha Lewis on the Art of Football Writing & Epic World Cup Journeys
On this edition, we are joined by Samantha Lewis (She/They). Samantha is a Digital Sports Journalist at the ABC who specialises in Australian women's football and women's football more broadly, covering all aspects of the sport from grassroots to the international level, including Olympic Games and World Cups, with a particular love of history, profiles, and long-form feature writing. Samantha’s work has been published by The Guardian, ESPN, Optus Sport, and SBS - The World Game (among others), and has been recognised by organisations such as The International Sports Press Association (AIPS). Gadigal land is where Samantha lives and works. Samantha is one of my favourite football writers on the planet, covering topics that cut to the core of Australian and world football, doing so in such a creative and emotive way, that certainly captures the feeling of a moment. I invited Samantha to the show before the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, but because of our schedules, we couldn’t make it happen. This was actually a blessing in disguise because we were able to both use this conversation to decompress from the world cup. For both of us and it was healing and cathartic to revisit the emotions. Samantha produced some incredible, award winning work during the tournament so it is really wonderful to go back there again and have the hindsight of some time to reflect. I hope it helps you recount some great world cup memories and gives you a further appreciation for the work behind the scenes in crafting the words that you read in an article from great journalists. Thank you immensely to Samantha for being so candid and open in this conversation. This show couldn’t be where it is without your support so please give me a review or subscribe to help support Freo de Janeiro’s storytelling. Enjoy this conversation with Samantha Lewis, one of the great football writers and advocates of the game.
Wed, April 03, 2024
#26 Anne-Catherine Ienne - FIFA Team Lead Volunteer Management & The World’s Biggest Sporting Events
On this episode, we are joined by Anne-Catherine Ienne, she is the Team Lead of Volunteer Management at FIFA. She is from France and I worked in her team at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. I just had to invite her on the show because I had such a great experience managing volunteers with FIFA. AC has an incredible story to tell about how important volunteers are to major sporting events and the impact they make in life in general. They are amazing people doing amazing things. AC is a sports leader at the highest level so it’s a wonderful opportunity to hear about her pathway and lessons working on World Cups and Olympics. This is a great listen for anyone who loves volunteering, supporting volunteers or even wants to understand more about what its like behind the scenes of major sporting events. So basically, everyone should listen. Thank you to AC for making the time during her busy schedule and she was joining me from Dubai. This show couldn’t be where it is without your support so please give me a review or subscribe to help support freo de janeiro’s storytelling. Enjoy this conversation with Anne-Catherine Ienne from FIFA.
Sat, March 09, 2024
#25 Tracey Holmes on Sports Journalism, People, Perspective & Exploring the World
On this edition, Abid Imam is joined by one of the world’s great sports journalists, Tracey Holmes. She is truly a master interviewer and storyteller, and as we get to discover during the conversation, a world explorer who has so much valuable wisdom and life experiences to share from her decades of experience covering sport across the globe. Tracey started her career at the ABC in 1989 and her wonderful work over three decades has seen her become one of Australia’s most senior and respected sports journalists. She’s covered major issues in sports business, politics and governance. Tracey also has a long list of accolades from lifetime achievement awards to recognition from the International Olympic Committee. Her value set really aligns to the show and it is a conversation with many profound learnings. Thank you Tracey for your time. To hear more from Tracey Holmes, please check out her work through The Sports Ambassador.
Thu, May 25, 2023
#24 Ningaloo Records on Music, Vinyl, DJing and Creating Dancefloor Magic in Walyalup/Fremantle
Josh Grainger/Ningaloo Records joins Abid Imam on Freo de Janeiro for a chat about all things music, vinyl, parties, and creating community in Walyalup/Fremantle. Josh is a Walyalup/Fremantle based DJ, record collector and the head honcho at Ningaloo Records. Emerging from humble beginnings, the Ningaloo Records brand founder has enjoyed a rise to fame in recent years, educating dance floors every weekend via several residencies around Boorloo/Perth. Renowned for his dynamic and high energy DJ sets, Josh bring that vibe for an awesome convo on the show. Photo cred; @fredi_mg
Fri, April 07, 2023
#23 Dominique Mecoy - Leadership WA CEO on Becoming the Best Leader You Can Be & Her Career Journey
Dominique Mecoy is an inspirational leader with an amazing career journey story to tell. Her career has spanned numerous fields. She is now the CEO of Leadership WA, a not-for-profit organisation which provides experiential leadership development, creating leaders galvanised to develop themselves and create positive impact upon the community. Dominique provides plenty of wisdom and helpful advice to unleash the potential leader in us all. Thank you to the team at Leadership WA for making this happen. Show notes are on freodejaneiro.com/dommecoy. Enjoy
Mon, February 27, 2023
#22 Zahra Al Hilaly - West Australian Young Person of the Year on Kindness, Community & Listening
We are joined by someone who is absolutely outstanding and you will definitely enjoy listening to. Perth/Boorloo based leader and advocate Zahra Al Hilaly. She has a very wide ranging list of accolades. Including Western Australian Young Person of the Year for 2022 and a Young Australian of the Year nominee. She’s involved with the United Nations across gender equity and youth leadership. Zahra is a champion for representation and has gone global with her advocacy. My reason for inviting her was because I was just so impressed by what she’s achieved as a young West Australian, first generation Aussie with Iraqi/Palestinian heritage. Zahra’s a must hear voice across some key issues and I hope you enjoy the messages and perspective she conveys so eloquently. Show notes are on freodejaneiro.com/zahra. Enjoy
Fri, January 20, 2023
#21 Robbie Gaspar on Building Links within Asia through Sports Diplomacy, Languages & People
Robbie Gaspar (@RobbieGaspar23) joins Abid Imam on Freo de Janeiro for a chat about all things sports diplomacy, being a professional footballer in Asia and building people to people links in a globally significant region. Show notes - freodejaneiro.com/
Mon, June 20, 2022
#20 Adam Voges on Coaching and Leading Cricket Teams Towards Sustained Success
Champion Australian cricketer and coach Adam Voges OAM joins Abid Imam for a wide ranging discussion covering leadership, elite coaching, sustained success and much more Shownotes - http://abidimam.com/
Thu, February 03, 2022
#19 Simon Garlick - Fremantle Dockers CEO on Education, Sports Leadership & Strategic Thinking
As a lifelong Freo Dockers fan, it was an honour and privilege to chat with the club CEO Simon Garlick. He was open in talking about his career journey, sports leadership and strategy in the AFL. A former CEO of the Western Bulldogs (2010-2015), Simon was appointed CEO of Fremantle effective November 18, 2019 after serving as CEO of Bastion EBA (2015-2019), a division of Bastion Collective, Australia’s leading independent marketing, communications and commercial agency. Simon, who played a combined 181 games for Sydney and the Western Bulldogs (1994-2004), also has extensive experience as a director, with previous governance responsibility on the AFL Players’ Association board and as a Western Bulldogs board member. He has expertise in complex stakeholder management and engagement experience across governing bodies, local, state and federal governments, media and the negotiation of major commercial/sponsorship contracts with multinational corporations. Educated at St Kevin’s College in Melbourne, Simon has a BA Business Administration from the University of Western Sydney and an MBA from Victoria University. Thanks to Evelina Palmiotti from the club for helping behind the scenes.
Sun, September 05, 2021
#18 Natalie Burton on Career Lessons, Athlete Wellbeing & Olympics Unleashed
Natalie Burton is an Australian professional basketballer and Rio 2016 Olympian. Throughout her career, she’s played at a high level around the world. Natalie has constantly searched for the deeper meaning behind sport which makes her story very compelling. It’s a must-listen, especially for younger athletes or those working with them. Natalie has embarked on inspiring future generations through her Enriched Athletes Mentoring Program and the work she does with Olympics Unleashed throughout Western Australia. It was a joy to dive deeper into the mindset of an athlete with Natalie on Freo de Janeiro.
Tue, August 10, 2021
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Tue, May 25, 2021
#17 Tamara Awartani - Founder of ‘Palestine Sports For Life’ on Community Development and Resilience
Shownotes: abidimam.com/ps4l An honour to speak to Tamara Awartani from Ramallah, Palestine about growing up and living there before creating a successful NGO to support her community through sport and education. About Tamara Awartani: Tamara is the founder and director of Palestine: Sport for Life (PS4L) - the only local Sports for Development (S4D) organization and member in several international S4D networks. She is the first Palestinian to be a well-known international expert in sports for development and sports management. She planned, designed, implemented and evaluated several S4D programs and modules aligned to the SDGs, specifically in youth empowerment and social cohesion, quality education, gender equality and employment. Tamara has a postgraduate degree in Sport Management from Royal Holloway, London, an MBA in Business and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Jordan. She is currently doing her doctorate at the German Sport University Cologne (DSHS) in Sports for development as the first Palestinian Academic in the field. Tamara represented Palestine as a speaker in several international conferences, workshops, webinars, and guest lectures. She is a researcher in the S4D field, she also designed the first S4D academic BA program for a Palestinian university. She also co-wrote a curriculum on basketball for development that is being used in Jordan and Palestine.
Fri, April 02, 2021
#16 Adam Gilchrist - Life Experiences and Lessons Beyond Sport with a World Cricket Legend
Shownotes - http://abidimam.com/gilly/ A huge moment for the show. Legendary Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist joins Abid Imam for a wide ranging discussion covering life experiences, sport, inclusion, cultural diversity and much more. About Adam Gilchrist Many cricket fans believe that Adam Gilchrist is the greatest wicketkeeper/batsman to have played the game. Adam’s aggressive batting style made him a fan favourite with Australian crowd, but it was his honesty that earned the respect of the cricket world as Gilly was known to walk regardless of the umpire’s decision. He is the only wicketkeeper to have captained the Australian Test and One Day teams. Adam was universally acknowledged for his leadership and outstanding contribution to the Australian team in both forms of the game. Gilchrist is now a well-respected and in demand commentator and host, lending his voice and insights to the game of cricket all over the world. Career Statistics: 96 test match appearances 416 test dismissals 17 test centuries Test average: 47.60 World Cup winner (1999, 2003, 2007) Pursuits Outside of Cricket: Chair of the Australia Day Council from (2008-2015) Ambassador for Autism in Cricket Inclusive program Ambassador for World Vision Ambassador for Ronald MacDonald House Ambassador for Jaguar Land Rover Inaugural member of Fox Sports commentary team (2018)
Tue, February 02, 2021
#15 Mary Harvey on Becoming a FIFA World Cup Champion & Global Sports Leader
Mary Harvey was a goalkeeper for the US Women's National Soccer team, winning both the World Cup and Olympic Gold. A former Director of Development at FIFA, Mary did much to drive gender reforms, and the work she did still has huge global impact for the women’s game. Mary also served on the board of US Soccer for 12 years and was COO for the US Women’s Professional Soccer league. Mary is now Chief Executive of the Centre for Sport and Human Rights. Shownotes: abidimam.com/maryharvey
Tue, November 24, 2020
#14: Nina Las Vegas on Music Production, DJing, Football and Triple J
Nina Las Vegas is a music producer, NLV Records founder/boss, world-class DJ, former host of Triple J House Party and all round champion of Australian music. Nina and I spoke about making music, DJ'ing, the intersection of sport and music plus some great cultural travel stories. There was a bird chirping in the room for the first bit of the episode, it gives the sound some soothing character anyway!! Thanks to Nina for being such a legend. Make sure to go listen to her tracks! Show Notes: http://abidimam.com/ninalasvegas
Mon, August 31, 2020
#13: Talking Sport Inclusion Live in Budapest, Hungary - Mahatma Gandhi Human Rights Organisation
Show Notes: https://abidimam.com/budapest I am pumped for this episode because it's packed with firsts and has been a while in the making. It was as experimental as anything I've produced and rough around the edges. But you know what? that's the Freo de Janeiro way. Once upon a time in the world of travel pre-COVID I was in Budapest, Hungary for the Sziget music festival, which on a side note is a great event. I was committed to not just visiting for the fun and disco dancing but to actually find out about whats happening in society. I researched some of whats going down in the human rights area and was dismayed. So I thought it would be really wonderful to talk to sports leaders from minority groups at the coalface, voices you may never really hear on a podcast. So I visited the Mahatma Gandhi Human Rights Organisation to talk to their founder and president Gibril Deen, an inspiring man who is originally from Gambia in Africa and has lived in Budapest for over 30 years. Later in this episode you'll also hear from and a social worker/boxing coach Pécsiné Lázár Melinda who is an incredible Romani woman inspiring Gypsy youth. That’s two guests for the price of one! These sounds were captured in the office of the organisation, which is an apartment next to a noisy train station, so don’t mind the immersive Budapest background noise, it’s more authentic anyway. Thank you to Ana-Maria who you will hear for her translating for Melinda, it's the first time I've tried a conversation for this show through an interpreter so it is very experimental. Hope you enjoy!
Thu, July 23, 2020
#12: Jane Fernandez - General Manager, Australia & New Zealand FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Bid
June 25, 2020 will be a day etched in Australia & New Zealand sporting folklore, both nations were awarded the rights to host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Jane Fernandez had the huge responsibility as General Manager of the Bid. You could only imagine how she felt in the lead up to this announcement. Basking in the glory of victory, Jane was great enough to join me for a detailed discussion dissecting exactly how an excellent bid was formulated and won against worthy opponents in the world of high stakes international football politics. A real interesting eye/ear opener for sports fans Show Notes: https://abidimam.com/asone
Wed, June 24, 2020
#11: Karishma Ali on Using Sport and Leadership to Overcome Barriers in North-West Pakistan
Karishma Ali (@KarishmaAli22) of Chitral in remote north-west Pakistan is the first girl from her hometown to have played football and Australian rules football at a national and international level. She has represented Pakistan in football at the Jubilee Games in Dubai, and was part of the first women's team from Pakistan to participate in an AFL International Cup in 2017. Karishma is also the founder of the groundbreaking Chitral Women's Sports Club and Chitral Women's Handicrafts Centre. For these pioneering exploits and her incredible leadership, Karishma has received deserved accolades which has seen her featured on Forbes Asia’s 30 under 30 list, Milan Fashion Week and FIFA.com among many others. Karishma joins me for a wide-ranging discussion on the impact sport has played on her life, how she continues to be a driving force for her community and now on a much broader level. Show Notes: https://www.abidimam.com/karishma
Thu, May 28, 2020
#10: Tim Vickery on Culture, Language, Football and Brazil
Tim Vickery (@Tim_Vickery) is the BBC's South American Football Correspondent based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Born and raised in London, Tim explains his remarkable journey leading him to Brazil and becoming one of the world’s finest football journalists covering the South American game for the BBC, World Soccer and ESPN, as well as being an analyst for SporTV. Tim has a masterful and engaging style of explaining the game while fusing the social and cultural context. This is especially highlighted in his work on the world famous BBC World Football Phone-In podcast, where he’s known as the ‘Legendinho’. This was a really fun conversation that encompasses culture, language, football and Brazil. Thank you to Tim, the ‘Legendinho’ for joining me. Enjoy! Show Notes: http://www.abidimam.com/timvickery/
Thu, May 28, 2020
#9: Professor Fiona Wood AM - 2005 Australian of the Year on Burns Medicine, Healing and Innovation
Professor Fiona Wood AM is one of Australia’s most innovative and respected surgeons and researchers. A highly skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeon and world leading burns specialist, she has pioneered research and technology development in burns medicine. It was an absolute privilege to be able to discuss her inspirational journey and the approach to life that has enabled her to make a great contribution to the world. We had a connection through our involvements with gymnastics, so it is also great to speak to her about her passion for sport and trampoline gymnastics. Professor Wood’s positions include Director of the Burns Service of Western Australia (BSWA), Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Fiona Stanley Hospital (previously at Royal Perth Hospital) and Princess Margaret Hospital for Children and Winthrop Professor (Burns Injury Research Unit) at the School of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine UWA. She was awarded Member of the Order of Australia in 2003, the Australian Medical Association’s ‘Contribution to Medicine’ award in 2003, the 2003 and 2004 West Australian of the Year and 2005 Australian of the Year. She was voted Australia’s Most Trusted Person for six successive years (2005-2010) and has been recognised as an Australian Living Treasure. Professor Wood believes there is always more that can be done to further the field of burns medicine – new research to be undertaken, new technologies to be discovered and new ways to treat burns survivors. She is on an ongoing quest to continue to make a difference to people’s lives. This is a must-listen episode for those interested in understanding the fascinatingly intricate field of burns medicine and the work of one of Australia's preeminent specialists. Show Notes: http://www.abidimam.com/fionawood/
Fri, May 15, 2020
#8: Craig Foster on Football Philosophy, World Cup Memories and Human Rights
Craig Foster (@Craig_Foster) is a former Socceroos captain, SBS Chief Football Analyst and a renowned global advocate for diversity and social harmony. I was absolutely overjoyed when he accepted my invitation to have a chat about football and human rights. Growing up as a football fan, SBS's coverage of the game was my authority. Craig Foster, along with the late Les Murray and Johnny Warren have been very influential figures covering Australian football in the media. Craig reminisces over World Cup memories, from when he saw his first tournament as a boy growing up in regional NSW to being on-the-ground for SBS during the Socceroos roller coaster Germany 2006 World Cup campaign. We talk about his football philosophy. how he would like the game to develop and reach its potential in Australia. Craig then shares insight on global sports governance and the intersection of sport with human rights. We conclude with an update on his current work in this important field. This is a must-listen episode for Australian football fans and those with an interest in human rights. Show Notes: http://www.abidimam.com/craigfoster
Fri, December 06, 2019
#7: Sean Terry on His International Cricket Journey in England, Ireland and Perth Scorchers
Sean Terry (@sterry91) is an international cricketer who represented Ireland. He is also a childhood friend, so it was great to reminisce over our days at Ardross Junior Cricket Club and Melville Cricket Club. Sean shares some brilliant stories about playing cricket in England at professional County level for Hampshire. He also fielded in a Test Match for England against India and took a catch! Sean played five One Day International matches for Ireland against big teams like Australia and South Africa in 2016. After announcing his surprise retirement from cricket, he came back home and led his local club Melville to achieve some great success. This form earnt him a call up to play for the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League during the 2019 season. It marked a superb comeback for Sean. We had a fun time talking about mindset and many of his awesome experiences in top level cricket. Thank you to Kris Klifunis for his assistance behind the scenes. Show Notes: http://www.abidimam.com/seanterry
Tue, November 19, 2019
#6: Jamaican Business Mogul Gary Matalon on Travel, Networking and Usain Bolt's Tracks & Records
Gary Matalon is an innovator and trend-setter in his field, he has made a name for himself as a business mogul that is eager to take on new adventures and revolutionize the way business is done in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. His greatest moments throughout the years have ranged from founding successful businesses and starting his family. In 2008, Gary co-founded the Kingston Live Entertainment Group (KLE Group), with his wife, Tina and a group of business partners. As Director and CEO of the KLE Group, Gary is responsible for the development of premium lifestyle and entertainment establishments, such as Fiction Lounge and Famous Nightclub, restaurants, namely Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records and more recently luxury real estate - BESSA. Under his direction, the group manages the flagship Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records restaurant in Kingston, with two others under franchise agreement in Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. The first international Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records restaurant opened in London in November 2018. This is the first of 15 slated for the UK to be rolled out over the next 10 years as a part of a Multi-Unit Development Agreement with a large restaurant group. Gary is also the Director for FRANJAM, a franchise company that was founded to own, develop and license Jamaican themed restaurants. FRANJAM creates opportunities for investors by way of buying into the Jamaican franchise concept In 2017, Gary signed an intellectual property deal with Downsound Entertainment to launch the Sumfest Acoustic Cafe franchise concept - a fast-casual restaurant and bar, offering a 360-degree Jamaican experience – atmosphere, taste, music and vibes. A family man first, however, Matalon will claim some of his greatest successes to be the persons around his dining table. He is the proud father of three children, Sydney, Jacob and Haley and the husband of Tina Matalon, his partner in work and life. Gary and I had a great wide-ranging chat about his passion for Jamaica, business, sport, music, building relationships and much more. Be sure to check out Usain Bolt's Tracks & Records: www.tracksandrecords.com Show Notes: http://www.abidimam.com/garymatalon
Mon, July 08, 2019
#5: Sharon Gregory on Teaching Noongar Language and Connection to Aboriginal Culture in Fremantle
Sharon Gregory has been striving to make a difference in her community through revitalisation of Noongar language for the last 16 years. Noongar is the local First Language in the south west region of Western Australia, including Perth and Fremantle. She is a Department of Education-trained Indigenous Language teacher. She started her Noongar teaching career at local Primary Schools. Since leaving the Department of Education, Sharon has developed a solid career in Noongar community services, utilising Noongar language and cultural knowledge as a tool for healing. In her spare time, she has also led a Fremantle-based language learning group Waalyalap Waangkaniny for the last eight years. Under Sharon’s guidance, the group aims to share Noongar language and advocate for wider recognition of Indigenous languages. Sharon also runs weekly Noongar classes at the Meeting Place in Freo and has taught at the Fremantle Noongar Cultural Centre and for the City of Cockburn, as well as authoring a Noongar Language dictionary, overseeing Noongar songwriting and undertaking translation for community projects. I really enjoyed speaking to Sharon about her work and hopes for the future in this International Year of Indigenous Languages. To purchase her Noongar Language Dictionary you can email Sharon directly at shazzas09@live.com.au To attend a Noongar Language Class check out the schedule here: https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/arts-culture/walyalup-program Show Notes: http://www.abidimam.com/sharongregory
Sun, September 09, 2018
#4: Fremantle Tours and Adventures in Western Australia with Michael & Lucy Deller
Michael & Lucy Deller are a couple immersed in cool tourism and hospitality ventures in their home town of Fremantle, Western Australia. They've travelled extensively, living in some of WA's most iconic tourist destinations while forging career paths in the industry. A shared love of their home town, customer service and enhancing peoples experiences has led this young couple to move back to Freo and create Fremantle Tours plus the Mostly Sometimes Cafe! This dynamic duo is excited to offer locals and visitors the chance to explore Fremantle and uncover its hidden treasures. We have a wide ranging talk about the journey towards starting their own business, the lessons, the charm of Fremantle, living in regional Australia, the benefits of minimalism and many more great stories. Checkout Michael & Lucy's awesome enterprises Fremantle Tours Web: fremantletours.com.au Insta: instagram.com/fremantletours FB: facebook.com/fremantletours/ Mostly Sometimes Café Insta: instagram.com/mostlysometimescafe Show Notes: http://www.abidimam.com/fremantletours
Sun, August 19, 2018
#3: Russian Travel Stories - The First Day, when Russia beat Spain at the 2018 World Cup!
It was the adventure of a lifetime in Russia at the 2018 World Cup. This story is of our first day in the country, in a city called Nizhny Novgorod on the day Russia beat Spain. This sparked the wildest celebration the nation has witnessed and an unforgettable ride for us. Featuring one of my best mates, Tim Schibli and audio captured from the rowdy streets. Follow the Journey: Abid's Insta: instagram.com/biddyimam Schibs' Insta: instagram.com/tim.schibs Show Notes: http://www.abidimam.com/russia2018
Tue, May 15, 2018
#2: Russian Pole Vault Legend Yelena Isinbaeva on Her Journey to World Records and Olympic Golds
Yelena Isinbaeva is widely considered the greatest female pole-vaulter of all time. She is the current female world record holder and an Olympic gold medallist in Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008. She has won numerous world championships, indoor and outdoor. Yelena won the prestigious Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award in 2007 and 2009. Beyond Athletics, Yelena is a respected leader and has established a charity, Yelena Isinbaeva Foundation, delivering projects for disadvantaged children in Russia through sports related initiatives. We talk about her ascent in Athletics after developing in Gymnastics, tips for people visiting Russia, public speaking, sports projects in her home town and much more. I hope you enjoy it all as much as I did! Follow Yelena Isinbaeva: Insta: instagram.com/isinbaevayelena FB: facebook.com/isinbaevayelena Twitter: twitter.com/yelenaisinbaeva Show Notes: http://www.abidimam.com/yelenaisinbaeva
Tue, May 15, 2018
#1: Jody King - Finding Happiness in Rocinha, Brazil's Largest Favela
Jody King is an incredible dude. He moved from England to Brazil and is now living in the country's largest favela, Rocinha in Rio de Janeiro. It's an amazing community home to approximately 70,000 people in a small space along a steep hill. He has definitely adapted to life there. Jody started an English school called Favela Phoenix in Rocinha which is providing local students with an important ticket to greater economic opportunity. He has also been featured in a film called 'Gringo Favelado'. FOLLOW JODY KING & FAVELA PHOENIX Insta: instagram.com/favelaphoenix/ Twitter: twitter.com/riodejaneiro_jk FB: facebook.com/favelaphoenix Show Notes: http://www.abidimam.com/jodyking
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