Freo de Janeiro

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/

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.

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.

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.

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)

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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