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Media expert Shelly Horton reveals the one fear connecting all CEOs and how to overcome it
'I train people to speak well - whether they’re being interviewed by the media, going on TV, or just small business owners learning how to describe what they do clearly.'
by Natasha Lee – Oct 15, 2025
SXSW boss Simon Cahill on turning a lifelong hobby into his dream job
'This is a dream job'.
by Natasha Lee – Oct 3, 2025
He's clucking serious: Mitch Churi on Kyle, chicken suits and his next chapter
After parting ways with commercial radio earlier this year, Churi hasn’t wasted time figuring out his next move.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 17, 2025
From flight attendant to factual boss: LiSTNR's Clair Weaver on the craft of crime storytelling
On Newsmakers, she shares why persistence matters - and why victims must always come first.
by Natasha Lee – Sep 8, 2025
What one of Aussie TV's most powerful women wants you to know about mum guilt
Majella Hay is Director of Content, Unscripted at the Seven Network, which means She’s the driving force behind shows like MKR, Australian Idol and Farmer Wants a Wife.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 28, 2025
Aussie White Lotus' star Morgana O'Reilly on magic, storytelling and Playing Gracie Darling
'I believe in tarot and I believe in ghosts and I believe in astrology, because stories, these are magic. Why not?'
by Natasha Lee – Aug 21, 2025
Nick McKenzie on the toll, temperament and tenacity of investigative journalism
Investigative reporter Nick McKenzie opens up on the Mediaweek Newsmakers podcast about the personal toll, risks, and quirks of a career spent chasing the truth.
by Natasha Lee – Aug 13, 2025
'We're just part of the noise now': The Atlantic's Hanna Rosin on the power of journalism
'You forget that there are actual people whose lives are affected, it's almost like journalism is disconnected from that now.'
by Natasha Lee – Aug 7, 2025
'One of the great privileges of my life': David Koch on handing over the family business
'They’ve always referred, probably a bit unkindly, but with some truth, to me as the chief bullsh****er while they do all the work.'
by Natasha Lee – Jul 30, 2025
'People are dying for content like this': Maureen Callahan on cultural honesty, true crime, and calling BS
Callahan's podcast is not about being shocking for clicks. It’s about something more rare: honesty.
by Natasha Lee – Jul 24, 2025
