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In Episode 61 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with my long time friend and professional Boxer, Campbell Somerville. Myself and Campbell go back to my amateur boxing days and as I mentioned during the podcast, he was one of people I initially asked to come on the show in the weeks leading up to the first Episode launching so to finally get it done was unreal!!! During the podcast we touched on some of the behaviours he portrayed as a child/teenager that ultimately forged his pathway to boxing, the notable high and lows of his profession, the impact of 4 close mates passing away due to suicide, what life looks like after boxing, how he has dealt with setbacks throughout his career to date and much more. There is no doubt that this conversation was a vulnerable one at times, but to witness his mindset despite some of the challenges presented to him is something to be commended and I have no doubt that many great things are ahead for the great man!!! Campbell Somerville - InstagramDarcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & FacebookWatch This Ep on YouTube - https://youtube/SomervilleEmail - darcy@thesteaklad.comWebsite - thesteaklad.comUse the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 60 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with the very inspiring man that is Jason Vaux. Myself and Jase connected through some mutual friends and since that day I began admiring his resilience through the beautiful world of social media. Jason was born with Spastic hemiplegia, which is a neuromuscular condition that results in the muscles on one side of the body being in a constant state of contraction.During the podcast we touched on how he has dealt with and overcome challenges presented through his disability as a child/adult life, the importance of close mates, his ongoing battle with self love and what he has done to deal with this issue and much more. This episode also features a heartfelt voice message from his good friend Connor Sahely, who is one of the all time great man and a previous guest on the show (Episode 16).This man is on a mission to change lives through his positivity and I walked away from this conversation with a new found perspective on appreciating the small things I would often take for granted, how did I get so lucky having conversations like these as often as I do???Jason Vaux - InstagramDarcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & FacebookWatch This Ep on YouTube - https://youtube/VauxEmail - darcy@thesteaklad.comWebsite - thesteaklad.comUse the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 59 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with my good friend Fraser Lack. Fraser is a Melbourne based Real Estate agent who has built a reputable profile off the back of his social media presence and appearance on a number of well known reality TV shows. He is also an incredibly deep thinker, which having listened to our conversation sums it very well!!! During the podcast we touched on the early childhood moments that helped shape him into who he is today, the importance of taking ownership, the power that comes from reframing the hard times into positive outcomes, the role that resilience plays when faced with hardship, an important message for anyone chasing an extraordinary life and much more. For someone that has been aware of Fraser from afar for a number of years I was genuinely privileged to sit down with him and have no doubt anyone out there chasing their dreams will resonate with this conversation as much as I did! Fraser Lack - InstagramDarcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & FacebookWatch This Ep on YouTube - https://youtube/LackEmail - darcy@thesteaklad.comWebsite - thesteaklad.comUse the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 58 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with ex AFL footballer and all time great bloke, Steven Baker. Steven is a man who has done a lot of podcasts in his time and as such, I wanted our conversation to be unlike any other he had ever done before. After having the chance to re listen to our conversation, I am convinced we achieved this goal and for that I am very grateful!During our chat we touched on the early childhood memories that made him into the man he is today, the internal power that comes from overcoming adversity, why it is always better to speak up when you are going through hard times, why you shouldn't take life so seriously, the best memories of his great friend, Shane Warne and much much more. For someone that grew up watching the great man go about it in the AFL during his prime, this was a pinch yourself moment for me personally and from my perspective provided a unique insight into the personality we all know and love.Steven Baker - InstagramDarcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & FacebookWatch This Ep on YouTube - https://youtube/BakerEmail - darcy@thesteaklad.comWebsite - thesteaklad.comUse the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 57 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down and enjoyed a beautiful Steak with Ashlee McNamara. Myself and Ash connected on the beautiful world of social media after I noticed a story she posted which provided an insight into her eye opening early childhood. For context, her mother fell into a severe drug addiction whilst Ash was in the early stages of her life and she was ultimately raised by her loving Grandma, Marita. During our incredible conversation we discussed her frightening first childhood memory, how what she experienced growing up impacts her today, the events thats caused her to enter into “fight or flight” from a young age, how she has grown/evolved over the years since her mother's death and much much more. Having had the chance to recently re listen to this conversation since it was filmed in December 2024, I cannot help but admire the strength of Ash and how impactful her incredible life story was for me personally. I have no doubt anyone listening will enjoy it as much as I did!!! Ashlee McNamara - InstagramDarcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & FacebookWatch This Ep on YouTube - https://youtube/McNamaraEmail - darcy@thesteaklad.comWebsite - thesteaklad.comUse the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 56 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the privilege to sit down with the inspiring man that is Hamish McKay. Hamish is a serial entrepreneur who is the Co-Founder of Order Editing, which as the name suggests allows people to edit their order after an online purchase. For months in the lead up to our conversation I was observing his insights on Linked In and was fortunate he agreed to a conversation when I eventually snuck into the DMs. During our fascinating chat, we discuss Hamish's early childhood/detail some of the challenges faced throughout this period, the inspiration's behind his entrepreneurial journey to date, the intense struggles of being hyper-focused, what it is like to not fit in with others in your early 20s and much much more. This was a conversation that dives deep into Hamish's story in depth, providing a side rarely portrayed in other conversations he has done in the past. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a creative, or someone navigating your own path, then this discussion is for you! Hamish McKay - LinkedInDarcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & FacebookWatch This Ep on YouTube - https://youtube/McKayEmail - darcy@thesteaklad.comWebsite - thesteaklad.comUse the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 55 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the privilege to sit down with my friends Sean Bell & Mitch Viney.This was an incredible two-part discussion and a first for me personally on the podcast, given I have never had two guests on at the same time. During Part 1, myself and Sean spoke together on a standalone basis, discussing numerous aspects of his early childhood, the importance of mentors throughout his journey, how he got into running and the dominoes that fell into the place that eventually motivated him to run around Australia. In Part 2, myself and Sean were joined by Mitch who was one of his crew members during the run. This allowed me to dive deep and have the both of them provide an insight into what it was like from their perspectives during numerous stages of the run. This included many highs/lows, when Sean thought he could no longer continue, Mitch's reflection on what it was like witnessing what Sean was putting his body through and much much more. To have the chance to listen to both Sean and Mitch reflect on what I can only describe as one of the most impressive feats of human endurance I have ever heard of was something I will not be forgetting anytime soon, please let me know if you enjoyed it as much as I did! Sean Bell - InstagramMitch Viney - InstagramDarcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & FacebookWatch This Ep on YouTube - https://youtube/Bell+VineyEmail - darcy@thesteaklad.comWebsite - thesteaklad.comUse the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 54 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down and enjoyed a Steak with Melbourne based Entrepreneur, Tim O'Sullivan.Tim is the co-founder of Bae Juice, a popular hangover drink that was established in 2018 and is now available within Australia as well as the USA.The great man has done plenty of podcasts, but throughout our conversation we dive deep into his journey, childhood and mindset in detail, unlike any other conversation I have heard of his before. Expect to take out of our discussion what set him apart from others during his early childhood/teenage years, the untold challenges that come from establishing yourself in the business world, the wisdom that comes from the desire to understand yourself, why you dont have to always have it figured out, the importance of energy and much more. The way Tim thinks is truly unique and I got immense value out of our conversation, let me know if you enjoyed it as much as I did! Tim O'Sullivan - InstagramDarcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & FacebookWatch This Ep on YouTube - https://youtube/O'SullivanEmail - darcy@thesteaklad.comWebsite - thesteaklad.comUse the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 53 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Louis Phillips. Louis is a veteran social media influencer who is best known for his beginner running content, which ultimately inspired the creation of the successful app he co-founded called INTVL. I am often shocked meeting people who have a large social media following and getting to witness who they are behind closed doors. With this in mind, Louis was by far one of the most genuine and down to earth people I have had the chance to speak to, with our conversation showcasing a side of him rarely portrayed on social media. Expect to take out of our discussion the positives/negatives of an intense fear of failure, why you should never tie your self-worth to your social media following, the power that comes from harnessing your unique strengths, the healthy balance between “locking in” whilst still enjoying the finer things in life, the toxic side of social media, the strength that comes from both consistency/discipline and much more. This was a deeply insightful discussion, please let me know if you enjoyed it as much as I did! Louis Phillips - InstagramDarcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & FacebookWatch This Ep on YouTube - https://youtube/PhillipsEmail - darcy@thesteaklad.comWebsite - thesteaklad.comUse the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 52 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was privileged to sit down with one of the all time greats, Thomas Baulch. Similar to lasts weeks guest, Thomas was someone I had been interested to talk to since the early days of this podcast and it most certainly did not disappoint. Having had the chance to listen to our conversation in depth, I am convinced that it is unlike any other he has ever had before and reveals a different side to the social media personality we all know and love. Expect to take out of our discussion the lessons learnt from his early days in social media, the importance of setting “unreachable” goals, the self growth that comes from not fitting in and being comfortable enough to acknowledge this, common traits shared amongst successful people, the power that comes from “locking in” and much much more. Our conversation also highlights the impact the death of Henry Jennings (one of his closest friends growing up) had on Thomas and includes a deeply moving message I read out to him that I discovered on Henry's facebook page. This was a genuine cracker, please let me know if you enjoyed it as much as I did! Thomas Baulch - InstagramDarcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & FacebookWatch This Ep on YouTube - https://youtube/BaulchEmail - darcy@thesteaklad.comWebsite - thesteaklad.comUse the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 51 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was incredibly fortunate enough to sit down with Chris Griffin. Chris was someone who was on my list of dream guests so to have the chance to sit down with him and enjoy some steak was a real treat. Expect to take out of our discussion the confidence gained from some of his early hardships in the business world, his unique view on the importance of failing and the personal growth it provided, insights into the “delusion” he had towards the life he was seeking, the numerous lessons from the eye opening lows faced throughout his journey, the power of settling for great and much much more. This was by far one of my favourite conversations to date, enjoy! Chris Griffin - InstagramDarcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & FacebookWatch This Ep on YouTube - https://youtube/GriffinEmail - darcy@thesteaklad.comWebsite - thesteaklad.comUse the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 50 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with legendary sports commentator Tim Lane. This was a surreal moment for myself personally having listened to Tim hundreds of times (whether I knew it or not) throughout my childhood and early adult life. Expect to take out of our discussion how he his love for commentating started, some of the personal challenges he faced during the early stages of his career, an insight into some of his all time favourite sporting moments, what it takes to be an elite performer in his line of work and much more. Darcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & FacebookWatch This Ep on YouTube - https://youtube/LaneEmail - darcy@thesteaklad.comWebsite - thesteaklad.comUse the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 49 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with my grandfather, Des Tobin who at the time of filming had just turned 86 years old. Throughout our conversation, we unpacked numerous stories from his early childhood, adult life and journey throughout the business world. Expect to take out of our discussion some of his early life changing experiences, the early expansion of the family business “Tobin Brothers Funerals”, his views on how children are raised in todays environment, the importance of taking risks in order to achieve success, how he wants to be remembered and much more.This was a special one for me personally and is something that I hope my immediate family can look back on with a smile. Des Tobin - FacebookDarcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & FacebookWatch This Ep on YouTube - https://youtube/TobinEmail - darcy@thesteaklad.comWebsite - thesteaklad.comUse the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 48 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with Melbourne based entrepreneur, Nathan Chan. Nathan is the CEO of Foundr, a media and education company for entrepreneurs globally. Personally, this was an invaluable discussion and absolutely full of takeaways for the aspiring entrepreneur or anyone remotely interested in business. Expect to take out of our discussion why pain is often a motivation for achieving success, the importance of focusing on your strengths when building a business, how to deal with/overcome hardships, characteristics of a good leader within an organisation, how to move on past failures/mistakes and much more. Nathan Chan - InstagramDarcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & FacebookWatch This Ep on YouTube - https://youtube/ChanEmail - darcy@thesteaklad.comWebsite - thesteaklad.comUse the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 47 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with Ben Fletcher. A few years ago I was at an event and by chance ended up having a brief encounter with Ben. It was during this conversation that I learnt about his incredible story and years later it was impactful enough for me to invite him on the show. For context (I won't give away too much) a few years ago Ben was on a camping trip and was involved in a horrific car accident which almost took his life. It goes without saying that the lessons from this event influenced me deeply and I have no doubt anyone who listens will feel the same. Expect to take out of this discussion the eye opening series of events that led to the accident, the psychological impact it had on Ben/how he dealt with it, the importance of understanding death, how a traumatic event changes your view on the world and much much more. Socials Ben Fletcher - Instagram Darcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & Facebook Watch This Ep on YouTube https://youtube/Fletcher Contact Email - darcy@thesteaklad.com Website - thesteaklad.com Use the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 46 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with Melbourne based entrepreneur, Holly Fowler. Myself and Holly connected through a past guest and after our initial phone call knew we would be having an amazing chat. Holly is the founder of Wable, a social networking app that fosters meaningful connections between neurodivergent people. Our conversation touches on the thought process behind the establishment of Wable as well as a number of other life changing events that have helped shaped her into who she is today.Expect to take out of this discussion the lessons learnt from a challenging early childhood, how Holly dealt with a previous abusive relationship, the burden that often comes from striving to achieve greatness, how to become confident with yourself and much more. Holly Fowler - InstagramDarcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & FacebookWatch This Ep on YouTube - https://youtube/FowlerEmail - darcy@thesteaklad.comWebsite - thesteaklad.comUse the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 45 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with the algorithm specialist, Sam Hynes. Myself and Sam connected through our respective platforms and I immediately resonated with his story as well as his occupation, which involves focusing on building brands/individuals through the world of social media. Expect to learn what it takes for a video to go viral, the story behind how Sam landed his biggest client to date (Spanian), the power of appreciating the highs and lows in life, invaluable advice for anyone starting out in social media and much more. Socials Sam Hynes - Instagram Darcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & Facebook Watch This Ep on YouTube https://youtube/Hynes Contact Email - darcy@thesteaklad.com Website - thesteaklad.com Use the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 44 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with current Australian supercar driver David Reynolds. David developed his immense passion as a child with a longstanding career of over 20 years in Australian racing scene, with our conversation exploring a number of key highlights throughout this journey. Expect to learn why people tend to perform better when there is an element of nerves associated with the task at hand, the immense highs and intense lows of David's occupation, how to show up in a sport where losing is more common than winning, why performing is so easy when you're in the zone, the life changing impact of David's exploration of the carnivore diet and much more. Socials David Reynolds - Instagram Darcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & Facebook Watch This Ep on YouTube https://youtube/Reynolds Contact Email - darcy@thesteaklad.com Website - thesteaklad.com Use the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 43 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with one of the all time great men, Troy Bullock. Troy's story is by far one of the most impactful and eye opening I have had on the podcast to date, emphasised by an incredibly unstable early childhood which influenced his path to crime, drug addiction and an eventual prison sentence in his mid 20s. Expect to uncover the lifelong impact of some of Troy's most traumatic early childhood memories, the power of intense self reflection, how to overcome feelings of shame, learnings from an international bare knuckle boxing fight and much more. Today, Troy is the proud owner of the Bam Bam boxing gym and has a renewed purpose inspired by applying what he has learnt throughout his life to help others. Socials Troy Bullock - Instagram Darcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & Facebook Watch This Ep on YouTube https://youtube/Bullock Contact Email - darcy@thesteaklad.com Website - thesteaklad.com Use the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 42 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with current AFL player, Matt Owies. Matt was recently traded to the West Coast Eagles after a 72 game career with the Carlton Football Club, a process which was unfortunately clouded with controversy and spoken about in detail throughout our chat. Despite this, the experience has given him a new perspective and the opportunity to establish himself as a key player within a new club. Expect to take out of this conversation the impact the above had on Matt's mindset throughout the 2024 season, the positives/negatives of intense overthinking, why it is always best to open up about how you are feeling, whether chasing perfection should be the ultimate goal, the importance of being aware of your strengths/weaknesses and much more. Socials Matt Owies - Instagram Darcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & Facebook Watch This Ep on YouTube https://youtube/Owies Contact Email - darcy@thesteaklad.com Website - thesteaklad.com Use the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 41 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was privileged to sit down with Melbourne based artist, Danielle Weber. Danielle is an incredible human with a powerful story of resilience and strength. Her journey to get to where she is now is filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, which we explore in depth during our chat. This episode offers a glimpse into these struggles and what she has implemented in the past to overcome them. Expect to learn why people gravitate towards life's highlight reels without appreciating what it took to achieve them, how to safeguard your inner peace during difficult times, the importance of consistency when attempting to get back on track, how to silence your inner self doubt and much more. Socials Danielle Weber - Instagram Darcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & Facebook Watch This Ep on YouTube https://youtube/Weber Contact Email - darcy@thesteaklad.com Website - thesteaklad.com Use the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 40 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with podcaster and ex NRL athlete, Keegan Hipgrave. Myself and Keegan connected after I listened to several of his conversations on his podcast, Keegan & Company. For months I admired the quality of the conversation's he was having as well as the overwhelming passion he had for storytelling and after an initial cold call we locked in time to chat whilst he was visiting Melbourne. Expect to take out of this conversation the importance of meaningful relationships, how to overcome feelings of self doubt, the power of vulnerability, the driving force behind Keegan's advocacy of mental health and much more. Without giving too much away, the end of our conversation was deeply moving as we shared memories of his friend Regan Grieve, who sadly lost his life to suicide in 2015. Socials Keegan Hipgrave - Instagram Darcy Tobin (The Steak Lad) - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & Facebook Watch This Ep on YouTube https://youtube/Hipgrave Contact Email - darcy@thesteaklad.com Website - thesteaklad.com Use the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 39 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was privileged to sit down with Matt LaFontaine. Matt and I were introduced to each other a week prior to this conversation taking place after I witnessed him complete 3249 pull ups in just under 8 hours. Despite this very impressive feat, our conversation revealed that there's far more to him than meets the eye. Expect to take out of this conversation why you shouldn't take life so seriously, the stepping stones required to becoming the best version of yourself, the power of seeking meaningful connections, a brief insight into Matt's darkest moment and much more. Socials Matt LaFontaine - Instagram The Steak Lad - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, & Facebook Watch This Ep on YouTube https://youtube/LaFontaine Contact Email - darcy@thesteaklad.com Website - thesteaklad.com Use the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 38 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with my friend, Alex Cleary. In September 2024, Alex attempted to run from Sydney to Melbourne, a brutal goal which would require him to run a total of 100kms a day for 10 days to raise awareness and funds for mental health. I remember being glued to my phone during the run and was honestly shocked by what he was putting his body through, so much so that I could not help but connect to try and understand the driver's behind his incredible mindset. Our discussion was centred around a day to day summary of his Sydney to Melbourne attempt, which involved detailing the immense physical pain he was experiencing at the time, some of the things he would have done differently, his mindset before, during/after finishing, the toll it had on his body mentally in the weeks after the run was over and much more. Alex is a much needed reminder that there is no finish line and to also constantly strive for bigger goals, no matter how many setbacks or challenges come your way. Socials Alex Cleary - Instagram The Steak Lad - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, & Facebook Watch This Ep on YouTube https://youtube/Cleary Contact Email - darcy@thesteaklad.com Website - thesteaklad.com Use the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 37 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was privileged to sit down with ex-AFL player Mitch Wallis. Mitch and I (although a few years apart) went to the same school meaning that I have always had admired him from afar, before and after his AFL career. I observed from early on when we were introduced that he was an incredibly deep thinker which I believe is most certainly highlighted throughout our discussion. We touched on the “emotional rollercoaster” that came after his exit from the AFL, his intense focus towards bettering himself and how that impacted those around him, the highs/lows from his time in the AFL, how he has found purpose in his current endeavours and much more. Mitch was very open about the implications the above events had on his personal/professional development, providing some incredible insight towards the importance of embracing the moment and learning to move on from adversity. Socials Mitch Wallis - Instagram The Steak Lad - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, & Facebook Watch This Ep on YouTube https://youtube/Wallis Contact Email - darcy@thesteaklad.com Website - thesteaklad.com Use the Discount code “PODCAST” for 10% off my Beef Tallow via thesteaklad.com
In Episode 36 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with Melbourne real estate agent and bodybuilder Kylah Fruend. Kylah and I encountered each other by chance earlier in the year through the world of real estate. Following this encounter, we connected on Instagram and after a few days I was immediately taken aback by her mindset, work ethic and discipline (at the time she was preparing for a bodybuilding competition). During our discussion we touched on how she managed to balance a full time job as a real estate and prepare for a bodybuilding competition, why she is so excited by the path she is on, her journey towards being the Number 1 sales agent in Narre Warren, the motivation behind her incredible mindset, the mental roadblocks she faced following her recent bodybuilding competition and much more. I walked away from this conversation incredibly inspired by this incredible young woman and have no doubt she will achieve everything she is manifesting + more. Stay tuned for another elite conversation in 18 months time!!! Socials Kylah Fruend - Instagram The Steak Lad - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, & Facebook Watch This Ep on YouTube https://youtube/Fruend Contact Email - darcy@thesteaklad.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thesteaklad
In this moment from Episode 21 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Tylar Young opened up about the impact that losing his best mate Darcy Young had on not only himself but those around him. Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/TY Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/TY YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/TY
In Episode 35 of The Steak Lad Experience, I was privileged to sit down with my friend Stephanie Keenan. A few months ago I was scrolling on Tik Tok and noticed a comment come through on one of my videos from Stephanie which read “three girls in Brunswick keen for you to cook us a Steak”. Understandably, this sparked my attention and after some back and forth we made it happen. Obviously I was aware of her profession as a full time Only Fans creator in the lead up to meeting her, however the main thing I noticed when we eventually did was how authentic and kind hearted she was, so much so that I invited her on for a chat. During our conversation we touched on her early childhood/life events which helped shape her into the woman she is today, the incredible relationship that she has with her mother, the steps she took to come out on top after she was bullied during high school, her battles with a previous eating disorder, myths about life as a full time Only Fans creator and much more. This was an incredibly open discussion and hope that anyone listening gains a valuable insight into what I believe is a misunderstood occupation, a view which for me was honestly formed after walking away from this conversation. The Steak for this Podcast was supplied by the Char Char Char Butcher in Parkdale. Socials Stephanie Keenan - Instagram The Steak Lad - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, & Facebook Watch This Episode on YouTube https://youtube/Keenan Contact Email - darcy@thesteaklad.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thesteaklad
In this moment from Episode 20 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, me and my Dad had the most in depth conversation we have ever had, exploring what he wishes he had done differently during my formative years, what he is most proud of and the practical steps required to strengthen our relationship moving forward. Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/MT Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/MT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/MT
In Episode 34 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with Melbourne entrepreneur Loughlan De Burgh. Loughlan is the one of the co-founder's of “Pretty Privilege”, a platform committed to breaking down barriers and providing a stepping stone into a life often depicted in social media highlight reels. Throughout our discussion we touched on the development/thought process behind Pretty Privilege, learnings from past business ventures, the motivation behind his mindset/what drives him to be better everyday, life events that helped shaped him into who he is today and much more. This conversation as in depth as it was barely scrapes the surface of what he has gone through to get to where he is today and as I touched on during our discussion am already looking forward to Part 2!!! Socials Loughlan de Burgh - Instagram The Steak Lad - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, & Facebook Watch This Episode on YouTube https://youtube/DeBurgh Contact Email - darcy@thesteaklad.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thesteaklad
In this moment from Episode 19 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Aaron Gravias reflects on the role that his father played in the development of his entrepreneurial spirit and how the recent death of his grandfather helped shaped him into the man he is today. Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/AG Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/AG YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/AG
In Episode 33 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with recently retired Australian swimmer, Alex Graham. Having competed at the level elite for over 9 years, our conversation centered around his impressive track record which has seen him medal at the Olympic/Commonwealth Games as well the World/Pan Pacific championships. We touched on how he dealt with the setbacks that have come his way, some of his best memories whilst competing at the highest level of swimming, what it was like to go to an Olympic Games, his future plans post retirement and much more. In addition, having only recently retired it was a privilege listening to him open up about some of the highs/lows throughout his incredible career. Many listening to this will also know that Alex and I went to school together although it has been a very long time since we last connected, so to sit down with him over a long form discussion and enjoy some Steak was a real treat. The Steak for this Podcast was supplied by the Char Char Char Butcher in Parkdale. Socials Alex Graham - Instagram The Steak Lad - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, & Facebook Watch This Episode on YouTube https://youtube/Graham Contact Email - darcy@thesteaklad.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thesteaklad
In this moment from Episode 18 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Celine Moody describes her experience in the army and how these qualities have become the foundation of her success in the AFLW league. Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/CM Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/CM YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/CM
In Episode 32 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with one of Melbourne's most recognised real estate agents, Matt Pillios. A prominent figure in the Bayside area, Matt has an exceptional track record in the luxury market which has seen him awarded as the Number 1 agent within Victoria and 6th nationally. Throughout our discussion we touched on the life changing moment that propelled him into real estate, the driving force behind the sacrifices he is willing to make on a daily basis, the characteristics of elite real estate agents, the importance of backing yourself and much more. In my “real life”, I am a full time real estate agent so to sit down with someone like Matt at the stage I am at in my career was a real treat and hope anyone with an interest in business, goals, or mindset gets something valuable out of our discussion. The Steak for this Podcast was supplied by the Char Char Char Butcher in Parkdale. Socials Matt Pillios - Instagram The Steak Lad - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, & Facebook Watch This Episode on YouTube https://youtube/Pillios Contact Email - thesteaklad@gmail.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thesteaklad
In this moment from Episode 17 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Nadia Zekaria reflects on how the challenges and pain stemming from her early childhood have shaped her journey of growth, ultimately molding her into the woman she is today. Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/NZ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/NZ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/NZ
In Episode 31 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with the principal of the Frank Dando Sports Academy, Ziad Zakharia. Ziad started working at the Academy in 2001, a Melbourne-based school focusing on educating bright boys aged between 11 to 17 who face challenges in traditional academic settings. Our conversation got incredibly deep at times as we explored his sense of purpose and the driving force behind his dedication & work. We also spoke about what a day in the life looks like for a someone at the school, the importance he places on how his students treat females, an emotional memory from a school camp and the impact it had on his son, why he teaches his students martial arts and much more. Ziad's exceptional leadership qualities were evident throughout our conversation and with the school currently going through an extensive renovation, I am excited to watch him continue to enhance the lives of current/future students of the school. Socials Ziad Zakharia - Instagram The Steak Lad - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, & Facebook Watch This Episode on YouTube https://youtube/Zakharia Contact Email - thesteaklad@gmail.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thesteaklad
In this moment from Episode 16 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Connor Sahely highlights the crucial role men play in the promotion of women's safety in public, delving into the responsibilities and actions men can adopt to foster a culture of respect and protection. He also suggests practical strategies the “next generation” can adopt to better understand and embrace these values. Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/CS Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/CS YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/CS
In Episode 30 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with the one and only Kiara Keating. Kiara is a Melbourne based student who in July/August 2024 ran 40 marathons in 40 days in support of The Heart Foundation. This was inspired by an extensive family history of people with heart disease and the passion she has pushing her body to the absolute limits. Throughout our discussion, we touched on her early childhood/how it shaped her into the women she is today, the joy she has in pushing her mind & body (crazy that she didn't feel like she was pushing herself enough after running 40 marathons in 40 days), previous mental health struggles and much more. As we spoke about during our discussion, it sounds like this is only the beginning for Kiara and I have no doubt she is on the road for big things moving forward!!! The Steak for this Podcast was supplied by the Char Char Char Butcher in Parkdale. Socials Kiara Keating - Instagram The Steak Lad - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, & Facebook Watch This Episode on YouTube https://youtube/Keats Contact Email - thesteaklad@gmail.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thesteaklad
In this moment from Episode 15 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Heath Shaw opens up about his ADHD diagnosis, sharing the strategies he's incorporated into his daily routine to help him thrive. Through this, he provides an insight into the practical adjustments that support his focus, productivity, and well-being, showing how he manages ADHD in both his personal and professional life. Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/HS Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/HS YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/HS
In Episode 29 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the pleasure of speaking with ex-AFL player and current commercial real estate agent Dan Hannebery. Dan was drafted to the Sydney Swans in 2008 at the age of 17, playing a total of 208 games between 2009-2018 and an additional 18 at St Kilda towards the later stages of his career. Despite this (as we touched on during our discussion), he still had a hard time coming to terms with the success of his career and still felt like he could have “left more on the table”. Throughout our chat we also touched on some of his best early childhood memories whilst developing his interest in the AFL, the emotion of winning the 2012 Grand Final, his eye opening mental health battles during/after his career, the goal to assist others who have gone through similar challenges to what he went though and much much more. Dan was incredibly open during our chat, providing an incredible perspective into what it was like at his lowest points and the steps he took to recovery. If you or anyone out there is struggling and feel like there is no way out, this is the conversation for you! The Steak for this Podcast was supplied by the Char Char Char Butcher in Parkdale. Socials Dan Hannebery - Instagram The Steak Lad - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, & Facebook Watch This Episode on YouTube https://youtube/Hanners Contact Email - thesteaklad@gmail.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thesteaklad
In this moment from Episode 14 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Micheal Weldon shares a memorable story about how a casual dare from his friends at the pub led him to enter MasterChef Australia, ultimately resulting in him becoming the season's runner-up. Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/MW Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/MW YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/MW
In Episode 28 of The Steak Lad Experience, I sat down with one of all time great humans, Lachie Gill. Lachie is a singer-songwriter who in 2022 was crowned as the winner of The Voice, Australia. Whilst there is no doubt that this was a life changing experience, what has followed since then has challenged him immensely as he continues to build as an artist both personally and professionally which we touched on during our discussion. We also spoke about his experience on The Voice, his recent battle with anxiety/panic attacks, the power of continuing to show up when things don't go your way, learning to appreciate the journey, his goals for the future and much more. The way that Lachie articulates his current situation, his drive to succeed and the underlying passion he has for music left me convinced that he is someone destined for great things. As I mentioned at the end of our conversation, our next podcast is set to be a big one as we continue on our journeys! The Steak for this Podcast was supplied by the Char Char Char Butcher in Parkdale. Socials Lachie Gill - Instagram The Steak Lad - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, & Facebook Watch This Episode on YouTube https://youtube/Gill Contact Email - thesteaklad@gmail.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thesteaklad
In this moment from Episode 13 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Jake Edginton highlights the characteristics that were instilled in him from his late father which helped shape him into the man he is today. Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/JE Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/JE YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/JE
In Episode 27 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the genuine privilege of speaking with Richard Rozen. Richard was born in Poland on the 15th April 1935 (meaning at the time of filming he is 91) and as a result of the war was forced into hiding alongside his mother and father. For 13 months, they hid in a cupboard without seeing the light of day. When their money ran out, they were asked to leave and whilst his family was being transported to an extermination camp were smuggled out by the partisans due his fathers previous occupation as a doctor. Whilst his father worked in the forest as a doctor for the partisans, Richard and his mother resided within a polish village where in order to remain safe he disguised himself as a little girl. Later Richard joined his father and the Partisans in the forest where he remained for 18 months until liberation. During our discussion we touched on his early childhood memories before the war broke out, harrowing stories from his time in the forest with the partisans, the psychological impact as a result of what he experienced, his life after liberation/journey to Australia and much more. As I acknowledged during our conversation, Richard is one of the last generations of people who survived the Holocaust. His story, whilst incredibly eye opening, is one that needs to be told so that in his words “people never forget what happened to us”. A special thank you must go to Richard and his family for allowing me to document his story. Socials The Steak Lad - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, & Facebook Watch This Episode on YouTube https://youtube/Rozen Contact Email - thesteaklad@gmail.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thesteaklad
In this moment from Episode 12 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Bradley Dryburgh highlights the mindset he possesses that allows him to appreciate and be grateful for the small things in life despite being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at a young age. Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/BD Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/BD YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/BD
In Episode 26 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rhys McDonnell. Rhys is a self described deep thinker and co-founder of the FlowST8 in Glen Iris, a revolutionary gym that combines ancient wisdom with modern training principles. During our discussion we touched on early struggles that motivated him towards developing into best version of himself, the power of meditation, the never ending journey of evolving as a person, the importance of aligning your values in life to the decisions you make and much more. I walked away from this conversation genuinely grateful to have been a part of it, I hope anyone that listens gets as much out of it as I did!!! The Steak for this Podcast was supplied by the Char Char Char Butcher in Parkdale. Socials Rhys McDonnell - Instagram The Steak Lad - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, & Facebook Watch This Episode on YouTube https://youtube/McDonnell Contact Email - thesteaklad@gmail.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thesteaklad
In this moment from Episode 11 of The Steak Lad Experience podcast, Liam Power reflected on the importance of expressing gratitude for the simple things in life and the peace of mind pushing himself to the absolute limit provides towards the betterment of his mental health. Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/LP Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/LP YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/LP
In Episode 25 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the pleasure of speaking with my good friend Ned Baxter. I have been admiring Ned from afar since the conception of “The Steak Lad”, so much so the I thought it would be good to chat with the great man over some beautiful Steak! Ned is a man of many talents and currently runs Melbourne based construction company whilst living an incredibly disciplined life focused on both health/wellbeing. During our discussion we touched on his early childhood battles, his time at the Frank Dando Sports Academy (worthwhile googling if you don't know what this is), the passion he has for bodybuilding, the joy he has in pushing his mind/body to the limit and much more. Ned is an incredibly down to earth individual on many levels and I have no doubt he will go on to achieve great things!!! The Steak for this Podcast was supplied by the Char Char Char Butcher in Parkdale. Socials Ned Baxter - Instagram The Steak Lad - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, & Facebook Watch This Episode on YouTube https://youtube/Baxter Contact Email - thesteaklad@gmail.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thesteaklad
In this moment from Episode 10 of The Steak Lad Experience, Michael Glasser provided an insight into what fuelled his previous battles with anxiety, how it ultimately resulted in his self described rock bottom moment and coping mechanisms used to deal with what developed as a result. Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/MG Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/MG YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/MG
In Episode 24 of The Steak Lad Experience, I had the pleasure of speaking with Majak Daw. Majak Daw is a former AFL player footballer who played for the North Melbourne/Melbourne football clubs between 2011 and 2020. Anyone listening will likely know that Majak been through a number of eye opening mental health battles which he was grateful enough to provide an insight to during our discussion. We also touched on the immense love he has for his child Hendrix, the power of practicing gratitude, what he misses most looking back on his AFL career, his ongoing journey to finding his purpose and much more. Funnily enough I am a North Melbourne tragic and have fond memories of the great man tearing it up in his prime, so to have the chance to sit down with Majak a real treat!!! To anyone listening, this conversation references and discusses suicide. If this is triggering, please contact lifeline on 13 11 14. Socials Majak Daw - Instagram The Steak Lad - YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, & Facebook Watch This Episode on YouTube https://youtube/Daw Contact Email - thesteaklad@gmail.com Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thesteaklad
In this moment from Episode 9 of The Steak Lad Experience, my good friend Bradley Marshall described how the Carnivore Diet cured his debilitating Eczema within 4 months which had burdened him for 26 years of life. Listen to the full Episode using one of the following links: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/BM Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/BM YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/BM
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