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Hello beautiful people. Thank you for tuning in and supporting this year. I have loved doing every single episode and I feel so humbled and privileged to have had so many deep and intimate conversations. I have learnt so much from my guests and I think as an interviewer / podcaster. Thanks for journeying with me. If you’ve enjoyed the episodes this year, share them with your friends and go back and listen again. This will be my final episode for 2020. And it's possibly one of my favourite to date. This man, Chip Conley has been a great friend and supporter of mine for over 15 years. After his book Rebel Rules literally jumped off the shelf to me in 2004 I asked him to write the forward for both my book Cubicle Commando and also Daring and Disruptive. Chip is a Rebel hospitality entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, His five books have made him a leading authority at the intersection of psychology and business. After selling his hotel empire the young founders of Airbnb asked him to help transform their promising start-up into the world’s leading hospitality brand. He has recently started the Modern Elder Academy and his daily blog the Wisdom Well is one of my greatest sources of inspiration.In this episode you’ll learn so much about:Psychology, philosophy and how they intersect with businessWhy the meaning of life is to find your gift. And why your purpose is to give it awayHow to become a prolific writer and content producerBusiness wisdom and knowing when to quit and change directionHow to take inventory of what you learn each weekWhy you’re never too old or too young to start something newWhy curiosity is the elixir of lifeHow to regulate yourself emotionallyAnd so much moreWhile I’ve got you, we’ll continue to bring out books and journals to inspire and educate you over the coming months. Jump on over to collectivehub.comFollow Chip ConleyFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

Hope you are doing really well in the world, striving for more and being the best you can be. Today'ss guest is my good friend and phenomenal human, Kerwin Rae.Kerwin is a Businessman, mentor, strategist, high performance specialist, author and International speaker. He has studied and observed the psychology of influence for well over 2 decades …Having failed nearly every subject at school, battled addiction, and encountered six near death experiences, including a stroke which nearly killed him, Kerwin’s ability to conquer the odds is second to none.I’ve known Kerwin for what must be close to 20 years. We kicked off this podcast, got about 30 mins in and his internet dropped out. So here we have 30 minutes or so of pure raw gold. It will rather abruptly stop, but stay tuned, we’ll go for round two soon. This was recorded a while ago as we were umm-ing and ahh-ing if we do the whole thing from scratch, but I loved this segment so much that we’ve pushed go regardless.In this ep you’ll learn:-How to overcome instability and traumaHow a deep spiritual grounding can benefit your lifeHow to follow your entrepreneurial dreamsHow to flip, shift and set your mindsetHow to get and stay motivatedAnd so much moreFollow Kerwin RaeFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

This week on Hear me RAW I have my good friend, Jess Rowe. Jess is an accomplished journalist, television presenter and three-time best selling author. Her credits include co-hosting Studio 10 and The Today Show. She was also the news presenter for Weekend Sunrise, and for a decade Jess co-hosted Network Ten’s First at Five news.She is a self confessed 'crap housewife', and has gathered a strong and loyal following with her #craphousewife movement, uniting and celebrating other mothers who, like Jess, sometimes feel like they are not the perfect mother, wife or cook. With humour and honesty, Jess shares her amusing misadventures on CrapHousewife.com. Jess is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, having herself experienced post natal depression. Jess is married to Nine News Sydney presenter and 60 Minutes reporter Peter Overton affectionately known as Petee.In this episode you will learn about:The power of story tellingWhy it doesn’t matter what job you’re doing, because once you have your foot in the door - You can network, listen, learn and growThat all jobs, good and bad can teach you so much about lifeThat post Natal Depression can happen to anyone and why it’s ok to ask for help. We had a similar theme with my good friend Gabby Bernstein a few weeks ago.How hard conversations can be the best you’ll ever haveWhy its important to stop comparing yourself to others – just be real.And how to find silver linings every day. Ask yourself the simple questions - What’s bringing you joy? What are you grateful for.Now quick apologies – I was being a bit of a tech nerd and didn’t hook my mic up properly for this ep. DOH. And If you’re new to my podcast and interested in other resources to support you jump over to collectivehub.com where we have lots of print and digital products to help you live your best life.Follow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

Welcome to this weeks episode of Hear me RAW where I have the extraordinarily talented Jess Scully - curator, author and Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney. Jess was the founding director of Vivid Ideas and has curated creative sector events including one of my all time faves – TEDx Sydney. She has also hosted a number of my very own Collective Hub events over the past seven years.In 2019 she was elected Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney. She advocates for new models to address the housing crisis and support workforces of the future. She is also committed to opening up politics to a younger and more diverse group of people. She has recently authored her first book – Glimpses of Utopia – Real Ideas for a Fairer World which is a call to optimism. She shares ideas and case studies from the world over about humans rising up to confront our challenges with creativity, resilience and compassion. She believes that by harnessing technology and imagination, we can reshape our world to be fair and sustainable.In this episode you’ll gain great insights into:· How to write your first book· How to get a start in politics· How to have a say and get your opinion heard· Why small impact is good impact· How to be of service and find purpose· What the future of work could be· How to solve our housing crisis· And how to embrace an optimistic mindset and embrace sustainability, technology and inclusivity.

Have you been feeling messy? Discombobulated? Overwhelmed? Adrift? Unsure of what your future holds? Lacking purpose, confidence or abundance? 2020 is big right!! For all of us in different ways and at different stages. Do you want to gain the confidence to fill your highest purpose, be abundant and make an impact?Well today's guest, Gabby Bernstein is the ultimate spirit junkie and someone who can truly help you unlock some of your blockages and help you break out of old patterns. Gabby is a good friend and we’ve played in various arenas for a while together. I respect her greatly. She is a Number one New York Times Best selling author of seven books, an international speaker and spirit junkie. She’s spoken on Oprahs stage amongst others. She hit her first rock bottom in October 2005 when she got sober. Incidentally I hit mine a year earlier – 8 November 2004 and have been sober ever since.Like me she identifies as a spiritual entrepreneur. And it is her passion to help people build abundant businesses and attract the careers of their dreams! Lets face it, the world needs more people bringing love, light and inspiration to their work, no matter what field you’re in.I’m thrilled and honoured to be partnering with Gabby this year for her Spirit Junkie Masterclass which she created for spiritual entrepreneurs and corporate lightworkers. This eight module deep dive digital masterclass will help provide you with the essential steps to manifesting a life beyond your wildest dreams with soulful business training for an experience unlike any other. You have until the 10th of October 7pm EST time or 10am Saturday 11th October AEST to sign up. Use the link in the podcast description or head over to my Instagram @lisamessenger for the link to receive both access to the masterclass and also all my bonuses which are worth around $2500). I’ll be doing 4 group zoom calls amongst other things throughout the eight modules.Ok lets jump into this super real, super raw, insightful episode where Gabby as always gives so selflessly of herself.SIGN UP TO THE SPIRIT JUNKIE MASTERCLASSFollow Gabby Bernstein Follow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

This week on Hear me RAW I have someone who has become a dear friend to me over the past seven or so years. David Bromley. David has become one of the most recognisable and innovative artists in Australia. Over the past 20 years David's work has fostered widespread acclaim and notoriety in Australia and internationally on every continent – despite him never boarding on a plane. This is a deeply personal moving and profound episode where David share so selflessly much of his pain, mental health struggles and how he keeps moving forward to produce such incredible work. David is an absolute gem and by far one of my favourite and most respected humans on the planet. In this episode you’ll learn:- why you don’t need to follow societal norms to be successful and follow your dreams- why you will do anything for the person you love- that everyone has their demons and internal battles- And why its important to talk about them to move forwardAnd so much moreFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

Rachael Finch is one of Australia’s most popular media personalities, capturing the hearts of the nation with her down-to-earth personality, natural beauty and enthusiasm for life. She is an advocate for leading a healthy and balanced lifestyle, and a bit of a poster girl for a wholesome and holistic life. She is a mum to gorgeous daughter Violet. And a super passionate and accomplished businesswoman with three businesses to her name and counting. There is little ground we didn’t cover in this episode. I hope you get as much energy out of listening to it as we did recording it. Through this episode you’ll be given a lot of tools to help you with:Self developmentMindsetNot giving upAlleviating Pressure on yourselfThe steps behind starting multiple brands from the ground upThe importance of connections and conversationsThe importance of persistence and consistencyFollow Rachael FinchFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

Today, I am thrilled to have Anne Johnstone as my guest. This came about because I was recently a guest speaker at Ravenswood School for Girls where Anne is Principal. I was blown away by everything I experienced on the day and as I am super passionate about the mental health and wellbeing of children and teens, I wanted to find out more and share it with you. Let's face it, this is one of the most relevant and important topics of 2020. Anne is also Chair, and a founding board member of the Positive Education in Schools Association and a Board Member of the International Positive Education Network. She undertook a Master of Applied Positive Psychology with her thesis completed under the supervision of the founder of Positive Psychology, Professor Martin Seligman, and she is currently completing a PhD with the focus of her doctoral research on helping young people develop a mindset that promotes wellbeing. She is one extraordinary human.Follow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

Tim Duggan is a new media entrepreneur who has co-founded several digital media ventures, most notably Junkee Media – Australia's leading millennials digital publisher. We’ve been working in parallel for years on our media brands but almost crazily had never really connected. Now, both in our next iterations, we finally have the time and space to connect and reimagine.Tim has recently launched his first book Cult Status, which I skim read and loved in a day. There are certainly many parallels in our thinking. Here he digs into:The seven steps to building a business with cult statusWhy every business of the future needs to balance profit and purposeHow to create an impact statement and how to make positive change in the worldThe traits every leader needsHow to create a passionate community around you and your work to evangelise your brandHow to get great outcomesAnd one of my faves – we touch on – as we have both experienced the notion of why bigger isn’t betterFollow TimFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

This week I’m doing something a little different. I’ve got two of the most fabulous Aussie larrikins I know on together. Why – well that’s how I met them many years ago and as long as I’ve known them they’ve been joined at the hip as a package deal.Welcome to two of the nicest most humble down to earth (but rather big time actors) going around – Tim Ross (otherwise known as T Ross) and Ben Mingay. Ben Mingay is an actor, musician and international musical theatre performer. He was in Hacksaw Ridge, played Alan Bond in House of Bond (and was bloody spectacular) has been in Wonderland and about every other popular TV shown known to mankind. He was most recently Shrek in Shrek the musical Aussie tour until Covid shut it down. Tim Ross is an Australian Actor best known for Wonderland where he and Ben met, Neighbours, Rush, Underbelly and most recently Romance is on the Menu.For anyone who is interested in an acting career or a career in the arts this is a must listen for you. They both have pretty remarkable journeys from starting out as down to earth tradies to becoming world class actors. They both have refreshing and inspiring stories. So here we go…Follow Ben and TimFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

Hello beautiful humans. I hope you are all doing well and thriving not just surviving. This week on Hear me RAW I have the gorgeous bubbly all round legend that is Lola Berry. Lola and I have known each other for a number of years and truth be told this was the second ep we actually recorded in December 2019… apols – I’ve just been a bit slow off the mark getting this one to you. I absolutely LOVED this interview and am so grateful for all that Lola brings to this world – she is super duper down to earth, honest, raw, real, vulnerable and FUNNY!! And she is the queen of building robust multi platform ecosystems, a wonderful community and has some great tips on staying healthy and building rituals and routines into your day.Speaking of rituals and routines and tools to support you, jump on over to collectivehub.com to check out our latest books, journals and masterclasses. With all the time and space that 2020 has afforded us, my team and I have been super productive in producing tools to help you ignite your potential and live your best life. Ok enough of me rambling on, here is Lola.Follow Lola BerryFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

This week on hear me RAW I welcome Michael Crossland. We first met when we shared the stage with Sir Richard Branson in 2019 and his story moved me immeasurably. We’ve since become firm friends. For this episode all I can say is, go grab yourself a big box of tissues before you start. In the next hour Michael will share his remarkably inspiring story of overcoming extreme adversity to achieve incredible outcomes in both his personal and professional life. Despite and because of spending nearly 1/4 of his life in hospital, Michael’s ability to help shift your mindset, instil perspective and have you determined to become the best version of yourself, will amaze and inspire.Michael’s story will undoubtedly bring a tear to your eye and a smile to your heart, but above all will teach you the keys to success, the importance of embracing change, and the mindset needed to achieve your goals. Once you have finished this episode, I dare you to go out and do one thing today that scares you. One thing that moves you past your comfort zone. Come on – you’ve got this. So without further ado, let's get started.Follow Michael CrosslandFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

Jules Sebastian is an in-demand Sydney-based TV presenter, stylist, public speaker and philanthropist and very good friend of yours truly. She leads the lifestyle pack with an impressive & highly engaged following on Instagram & Facebook. She also presents a regular celebrity & successful leading interview series Tea with Jules on YouTube which has 3 million views. And, together with her husband Guy, she founded The Sebastian Foundation, which has helped countless Australians struggling with domestic violence, serious illness and under-privilege. Recently, the Foundation has adjusted their focus to addressing an urgent societal need for the mental health of our kids who are growing up in a world with huge challenges from social media, bullying and comparison and The Sebastian Foundation in 2020 is investing in programs that aim to change these lives for the better -by giving young Australians the resilience and confidence they need to grow and be their best. Jules is just an all round incredible human who I love and adore to pieces. I am super excited to dig deep with her on this weeks edition of Hear me RAW. NOTE: Please excuse the first 8 minutes or so. We were having slight technical difficulties with headphones and sound issues. But its ripper content and the sound gets much crisper as we get deeper into the conversation.Follow Jules SebastianFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

Jaye Edwards is founder of Edwards and Co. which houses Australia’s most innovative, fashion forward hair stylists, makeup artists and beauty experts in sunlit uber cool industrial warehouses.Standing aside from rest, Jaye took a different approach by combining savvy and influential freelancers and has cemented his spot at the forefront of the industry.I respect him for taking an age old traditionally bricks and mortar profession and flipping it completely on its head. In this episode listen to the similarities not the differences. This is one incredibly savvy go getting entrepreneur that has many lessons to share.If you’re someone who wants to build a robust business ecosystem, think differently, take risks, expand globally and as I like to say flip just about anything flappable on its head, then tune into this extraordinary episode of Hear me RAW.Follow Jaye EdwardsFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

This week we’re breaking the mould and shaking it up. I hope by now you’ve listened to the episode I did with Bradley Trevor Greive titled Lessons of a semi indestructible literary action man. In true form, a couple of days after we’d recorded that, he penned an email saying lets do another one where I’ll roll through a bunch of sections and share specific tips, insights and stories of success and failure on becoming an international best seller and making it in Hollywood. And so, we did.In this second episode with the ex-paratrooper, New York Times Best Selling Author, Polynesian Rock Lifting Champion, voice of a seagull in finding Nemo and all round International Best Selling Author and Hollywood sensation, we talk in a fast and furious way through everything you need to know to hit the big time including:Bedrock PrinciplesThe Creative ProcessTime/Energy ManagementCredits Are Better Than ContactsCollaboration/Team BuildingGrowing Your BusinessRunning A BusinessFinding an Agent/PublisherWorld DominationLegal issuesShut Up & Do the WorkFollow Bradley Trevor GreiveFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

This weeks episode of Hear me RAW is with one of the people I respect most on the planet – Bradley Trevor Greive or as I fondly call him BTG. Ex-paratrooper, New York Times mega best selling author, stage and TV producer, qualified cosmonaut, Polynesian rock lifting champion, conservationist, renowned wildlife expert, the voice of the seagull on Finding Nemo, you name it, the guy has done it. He has endured 20 major surgeries, six treatments for rabies, and much of his body has been scarred by and disfigured during regrettable wildlife encounters (his left nipple was gored by a reindeer, then clawed by an arctic fox and then his right nipple was bitten by a Mexican jack fish…On a personal note before we jump in, I want to make mention of a few things. I first approached BTG in 2004 to write a testimonial for the front cover of my first book Happiness Is… We stayed firm friends from afar for the next ten years with him supporting me and offering wise words of wisdom at every important juncture of my life. I interviewed him for the very first issue of Collective Hub print mag, and again for our anniversary issue 50. We didn’t actually meet in person until 2014 – ten years after we had first made contact. There are few relationships and friendships built like this and ours is one that has and will endure the test of time despite the geographic distances. The last time we saw each other in person was the night my Dad had a heart attack and passed away. BTG was in Australia and as he so generously does, had offered to run a masterclass for my Collective Hub tribe. It was right in the midst of that evening that I received the devastating news about my Dad. I share this because, this is one person that has been a constant source of inspiration, strength and encouragement in my life. And so the universe in some kind of serendipitous way brought us together on that evening. I am grateful to have this man in my life and I am filled with joy that I get to share him with you.This episode is littered with life lessons galore – many of which are around resilience and perspective. Without further ado … BTG.Follow Bradley Trevor GreiveFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

This week my guest is the absolutely unforgettable, infectiously loveable powerhouse that is DJ Tigerlilly or Dara.She describes herself as an every day Aussie girl - ocean loving, yoga doing, health and wellness enthusiast who is generally found in her activewear. She just also happens to be a super kick arse cool international DJ!Since becoming a DJ she has played to tens of thousands of people all over the world. She absolutely has stepped into her purpose, loves what she does and feels grateful to be working on so many things she loves inspiring others along the way every day.You’ll get so much from this episode around:-How to find your purposeHow to be an international DJ inspiring othersHow to live optimally using music, health & fitnessWhy you might want to consider becoming a vegan (if you aren’t already)How to collaborate and do deals with creative individuals, business’s and brandsHow to believe in yourself enough to take risks and live a life of no regretsFollow DJ TigerlilyFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

Wendy El-Khoury is the Founder of Wedded Wonderland and Wonderland Media and is a passionate entrepreneur, international educator and keynote speaker in social media and digital strategy. She has personally built an active community of over two million across social media. Known as a creative mastermind, her publication, and agency drive b2b and b2c online activations, dynamic digital strategies, experiential events, and opportunities for small businesses to scale, grow, and connect.This episode is super raw and extremely generous as Wendy delves into:how to leverage a digital marketplacefinding purpose, overcoming growing pains, managing teams and poo pooing naysayersShe also talks about finding a good balance between creating free content and charging appropriately for your servicesWendy doesn’t shy away from the big issues and is a continuous voice of support for the weddings and events industryI hope you enjoy this episode of Hear me RAW as much as I enjoyed our conversationFollow Wedded WonderlandFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

Michael Lane is an Australian entrepreneur and the Director of Success Resources, the world’s largest provider of educational events featuring world-class speakers such as Sir Richard Branson, Tony Robbins and Robert Kiyosaki and yours truly to name a few. Michael is a leader who is passionate about education. He is an expert in the touring business and a master at relationship building. With many of his businesses, he collaborates with a wide spectrum of well-known influencers and experts.At Success Resources, he has been organising events for 17 years which equates to connecting over 12 million people globally with the greatest business and personal development educators and leaders of our time. Michael is one of the smartest entrepreneurs I know and gives so selflessly of himself day in and day out. In this episode of Hear me RAW we dive into what it truly takes to have an unwavering self belief and how, even someone as accomplished as he, just did not see something like COVID coming and what he’s doing to future proof the business moving forward. This episode is packed with insights and lessons that will get your entrepreneurial game on track.Note: this was another one recorded in #iso before I got my microphone - pivot power, right!Follow Success ResourcesFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

Sarah Davidson (nee Holloway) is the good friend who finally not only convinced me to create my own podcast but also kindly offered to edit it for me if I took the suggested leap. So… she is largely why Hear me RAW exists. Thank you. In her own words she’s not the best candidate for a short bio (and knowing her as I do she is most deserved of a super long one). She is a serial rambler, over enthusiastic life lover with an abundance of interests, passions, career changes, lifestyle revelations, adventures, hopes and dreams.This was in fact the very first ever episode of Hear me RAW that we recorded together and it was such an immense joy to do so. I’ve left it until Episode seven to actually bring it to you to give a little breathing space between the intro (where she interviewed me…).In this ep, it's Sarah's turn to shine and it's my honour to discuss so candidly so much of her journey which includes the transition from being a high powered lawyer into a world of health, wellbeing and nutrition which ultimately led to Matcha Maiden, Matcha Mylkbar and all the incredible adventures in between.In this generous, open (at often times super funny … we laugh a LOT) conversation Sarah candidly shares so much about:-Being courageous enough to get off the corporate treadmillFinding your passion and how to start a (sometimes accidental) entrepreneurial endeavourThe supply chain (how do you ACTUALLY develop a low risk minimal viable product and just begin)How to overcome the struggle, obstacles and build resilienceBranding, revenue streams, distribution, e*commerce and how to build a solid social followingHow to keep the buzz and excitement alive when you scale and evolveHow to keep functioning through the day – rituals and routines and how to figure out what works for youBeing unafraid to seize your YAY (find ways to put play into your day!!)For anyone wanting to start and scale a business AND still live a life you love, this is an absolute DO NOT MISS episode. I loved every minute and can’t wait to hear what you think. If you love it, leave us a review. Tell us who you want to hear from next and what questions you want us to ask.Follow Sarah DavidsonFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

Cathie Reid is one of the most extraordinary and accomplished entrepreneurs I know and in a nod to the fact that she is also one of the most humble, when asked for a bio, she provided the shortest one I have ever received. She is the Co-Founder of Australia’s largest dedicated cancer care provider, the Icon Group, and serves as Digital Advisor to the board. Her achievements are as long as they get. But what is most notable is how she and her husband Stuart have grown a brand from virtually nothing to having a valuation of over one billion dollars. In this very down to earth episode of Hear me RAW, Cathie selflessly unpacks exactly how they have grown the business to where it is today. She is truly one of the most humble yet accomplished humans I know. And she has a dose of wit and fun that would give any of the greatest comedians a run for their money. In this episode we discuss:Cash stashesTaking risks How her husband of 20 years Stuart proposed in the biscuit isle of a supermarketWelcome to this episode of Hear me Raw with my favourite and most down to earth Aussie self made billionaire Cathie Reid. Let's do this.Follow Cathie ReidFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

Megan Gale – the model, actress, TV presenter, philanthropist, and now entrepreneur. Warm, caring and vivacious, this woman brings inspiration in spades.Born and raised in Perth, Australia, Megan began modeling during her final year of high school. In a career now spanning two and a half decades, Megan has modeled extensively in Australia and abroad both on and off the catwalk for a variety of clients, brands and events. After several successful years working in Australia, Megan rose to international fame when she was cast in a series of advertisements for Italian Omnitel (Vodafone). Both life and career changing for Megan, she became an overnight sensation as the first advertisement aired and a devoted Italian fan base was born. Inundated with new opportunities, Megan embraced the chance to live and work in the country that would quickly become her second home. One of Australia’s most adored, admired and influential personalities, and now an entrepreneur to be reckoned with. Her first solo business venture saw Megan put in almost 5 years of groundwork to build her most personal project to date – and the one she is most proud of – Mindful Life.In this episode of Hear me RAW we talk about:-Why she leads with intuition and heartWhy success for her never meant fameHow she has embraced start up lifeWhy a purpose led business is everythingWhy sometimes its OK to just cry on the bathroom floorThis is one of the most down to earth, raw and honest conversations showing a side of Megan rarely seen. If you’re not already in love with this incredible woman, you will be after hearing her inspirational insights.Follow Megan GaleFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

Can’t believe this is the third of our first release chats! In case you didn’t hear with our first two guests, just a quick note before we jump into this one. I mentioned the perfectly imperfect beginnings of this podcast (and all great projects), so please do bear with us through these first few episodes which were, thanks to COVID19, recorded on Zoom before I was able to go anywhere to buy a microphone! The audio is a little scratchy, but will get better and better – spoiler alert, I get a microphone in a few episodes’ time! Back to our guest, Nat Bassingthwaighte is one of Australia’s most versatile entertainers, achieving success as an actress, musician, presenter and author. She’s also a brilliant entrepreneur, seeker and adventurer and all round amazing human. I’m also proud to say she is one of my dearest friends. Nat was most recently seen on stage starring as Roxie Hart in the hugely successful production of CHICAGO. Her acting credits include THE WRONG GIRL, NEIGHBOURS, BROCK, UNDERBELLY: THE GOLDEN MILE, THE MYSTERY OF NATALIE WOOD, CONTERSTRIKE and THE LOST WORLD.Nat’s work as a presenter include CHANGING ROOMS, THE X FACTOR AUSTRALIA, THE X FACTOR NEW ZEALAND. She’s also starred on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE and I’M A CELEBRITY: GET ME OUT OF HERE.She has also enjoyed international success as the front woman of Rogue Traders. And let me tell you, she is one of the most fun people to have at a party. She’s a Mum of two and the founder of globally loved kids brand Chi Khi. Trust me when I say there is nothing this passionate bubbly go getter can’t do. In this episode of Hear me RAW we delve deep into:· Finding serenity in the new normal· Surrendering rather than controlling and letting go of ego· Why bigger isn’t better· Moving to Byron· Traversing industries· Being a seeker, adventurer, explorer· Letting go of things that aren’t serving usWho knows what the future holds but let me tell you, I get the feeling Nat Bass has many more pivots and exciting iterations to come.Follow Nat BassFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

Welcome back everyone! In case you didn’t hear with our first guest, just a quick note - I mentioned the perfectly imperfect beginnings of this podcast (and all great projects), so please do bear with us through these first few episodes which were, thanks to COVID19, recorded on Zoom before I was able to go anywhere to buy a microphone! The audio is a little scratchy, but will get better and better – spoiler alert, I get a microphone in a few episodes’ time! Back to our guest, Turia Pitt... In 2011, at the age of 24, Turia’s life was turned upside down. While competing in a 100km ultra marathon in the Australian outback, she encountered an out of control grass fire. Trapped by the blaze, she suffered burns to 65% of her body. She was choppered out of the remote desert barely alive and wasn’t expected to survive. She lost seven of her fingers, spent over six months in hospital, underwent over 200 operations and spent two years in recovery.In 2016, she achieved a goal she’d been working towards since the early days of her recovery; competing in her first Ironman competition in May, followed by the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.Kona was a gruelling experience that taught her over and over again that when we get our mindset right, we truly can achieve anything. That’s not the only goal she’s smashed since being told she’d never walk, run or be independent again. Over the years, she’s written multiple books, been honoured with multiple awards, mentored thousands of people to achieve their greatest goals and in general is just smashing life out of the park.I’ve been fortunate enough to know Turia for many years and in 2016 we were together along with Miranda Tapsell part of an iconic Disney Princess Campaign. We’ve spoken on stage together many times and every day she continues to inspire me. In this episode of Hear me RAW we dig deep into what it truly takes to have an invincible mindset.This interview is packed with actionable strategies and tips to kickstart you into living a life you’ve always dreamed of – today.Follow Turia PittFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

Welcome to our first episode of Hear Me Raw with an actual guest, I’m so delighted to have the amazing Lewis Howes join to kick off the show. Quick preliminary note - I mentioned the perfectly imperfect beginnings of this podcast (and all great projects), so please do bear with us through these first few episodes which were, thanks to COVID19, recorded on Zoom before I was able to go anywhere to buy a microphone! So, the audio is a little scratchy, but the content is still banging! In a few episodes’ time, I upgrade to a mic so the audio, like my own journey as podcaster, will only get better and better…ANYWAY, back to our guest, Lewis Howes is a New York Times Bestselling author, lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach and keynote speaker, a former professional football player and now host of The School of Greatness podcast, which has over 250 million downloads and over 900 episodes since it launched in 2013. Lewis and I first connected that same year when he invited me onto his podcast. We’ve regularly connected since and it has been incredible to witness his meteoric rise. Lewis was recognised by The White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the US under 30.But before Lewis became a media sensation for empowering people and sharing 'Greatness' across the globe, he had his share of obstacles to overcome. From having a learning disability, which led to being alone and bullied in school, to being sexually abused as a child, to being injured and broke on his sister’s couch, Lewis’s story is the perfect example of how anybody can overcome the obstacles in their life and achieve greatness. And we did deep into where he was and where he is now and how he bridged the gap in between. This episode of Hear me RAW has so many incredible takeaways for anyone wanting to get out there and do something great. We talk about:· Breaking free of your story and patterns· We explore different ways of learning· We explore success, winning, self worth and greatness· What happens when your identity crumbles· Hacks to just getting started· The power of relationships· His why – how to impact 100 million people a week· Why we need to be flexible with our rituals and routines· The importance of mentors and coachesThis is an absolutely power packed episode so let's get started.Follow Lewis HowesFollow Lisa MessengerVisit Collective Hub

Welcome to the very first episode of Hear Me Raw, which has a story behind the story in itself. Recorded partly in late 2019 and partly in preparation for launch mid 2020, tune in to hear how Lisa Messenger came up with this next iteration of Collective Hub to ignite human potential and the rollercoaster it involved to start, just like the best beginnings do.As you'll hear, due to COVID19, most of the first 30 episodes have been recorded via Zoom and without the equipment we would otherwise have - but as Lisa always says, a perfectly imperfect beginning is better than no beginning at all.... Enjoy!