Tom's Talk Time is a place where real people share their real stories. Join blogger and presenter Tom Marlow as he delves deep into the lives of people who have a story to share.
Sabrina Hahn is a WA icon with a familiar face and voice. She's an expert gardener and an Australian of the Year nominee with a passion for sharing her knowledge. In this special edition interview with Tom, Sabrina answers your questions and discusses everything from top gardening tips, to regional sustainability and how nature helped her eliminate self-doubt.
Ryan Jon is a familiar voice for Western Australian audiences. He is one part of the Hit 929 Breakfast team, 'Heidi, Xavier and Ryan'. A little while ago, Ryan released a video message, thanking his birth mother - and it went viral. Since then, Ryan has found his birth father and helped the wider community understand adoption. In this chat with Tom, Ryan discusses everything from his surprise early career as a professional volleyball player to the moment he met his father for the first time.
Lachlan Samuel escaped a life of drugs and negativity in New Zealand to begin a new life as a FIFO worker in Western Australia. Earning good money and with job stability, things were looking better, before his relationships began to break down and the pressure of working away took its toll. In this chat with Tom, Lachlan recalls the moment he tried to take his own life, how a vision of his daughter saved him, and why he's speaking out to help others. He also hosts his own podcast, which you can listen to here: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/open-up-podcast-with-lachlan-samuel/id1359096106?mt=2
Lauren Chaplin is the face behind the fashion label LJ Chaplin. Her clothing takes women from the boardroom to the after 5... but she is much more than just a designer. In this chat with Tom, Lauren discusses the highs and lows of having a business, and describes what it's like to turn a passion into a career. View Lauren's collection by visiting www.ljchaplin.com
Norita Omar has lived an extraordinary life. After falling off a stage, she suffered a traumatic brain injury and had to learn to start her life again. She did, but just a few years later she was in a New Zealand earthquake and she suffered further injuries. In this chat with Tom, Norita discusses how she found gratitude, and how she is using her experiences to help other people strive through their challenges and thrive towards a better life.
Mack Reid rose to fame on The Bachelorette Australia with Sophie Monk, and then again on Bachelor in Paradise... but he's much more than just a reality TV star. In this chat with Tom, Mack discusses everything from relationships and how he was portrayed on the show, to his Dad's heart attack, life growing up as a Jehovah's Witnesses and why he chose to leave the religion.
Tom De Souza was just 14 when he injected ice for the first time. Since then, his life has taken a series of twists and turns. In this chat with Tom, Tom talks about the impact his addiction had on his family and how writing is helping him move forward.
David Castelanelli is a young entreaupeneur with a passion for helping other people succeed. In this chat with Tom, David talks about finding confidence, his tips to succeed and why we need to step away from comparing ourselves on social media.