Discover Talks
Discover Talks
Neil Burmester
A monthly discussion with thinkers, makers, owners and shakers. Hear how they overcame the hurdles and how they found the wins in pursuit of bringing their ideas to life.
09 Discover Talks - Joel Ramirez
I had the absolute pleasure to chat with Joel Ramirez and chat about his new book "Better Together"! We chat about all things business, start ups, loneliness and not knowing what to do next with your ideas. I hope you get as much out our chat as I did.
Jun 9, 2022
49 min
08 Discover Talks - Tara Bennett Provider Store
An absolute honour and pleasure to sit down and chat all things business, Japanese magazines and how a trip to Japan inspired an incredible homeware store focused around quality, slow made goods. Tara's perspective on business is electric. Her approach to ideas is purposeful and immediate. Enjoy!
May 12, 2022
47 min
07 Discover Talks - Ian Morgan
Happy New Year! In this episode, I had the pleasure to sit down and chat with Ian Morgan. Ian's an ultra runner, who found running in his late 40's! Ian's zest for life and hunger for adventure has seen him travel the world both on planes and on foot. In this chat we cover some of Ian's most inspiring moments, from selling all his possessions to travel the globe to meeting his wife through a join love for running! 
Feb 1, 2022
35 min
06 Discover Talks - David Stanley
In this episode of Discover Talks, I sat down with David Stanely, an incredibly talented game designer, and all-round creative being. David shares the story of how a forgotten sketch turned into Konami published game "Skelattack", now available around the world. The beauty of Skelattack is that it's not just another game but an expression of universal creativity. Enjoy!
Sep 7, 2021
1 hr 2 min
05 Discover Talks - Sydney Romantics
In the fifth episode of Discover Talks, I sit down with long-time pal Jodia Natapradja. Co-founder, owner, and creative master of Sydney Romantics; a Sydney-based label focused on local collaboration and slow made design. Jodia has been pioneering design since he was just 20 years old, working with brands such as Insight, Ksubi and Deus Ex Machina. He is now working across multiple global brands like Camilla, Hayden Shapes and The Woolmark Company. 
Jul 15, 2021
41 min
04 Discover Talks - Little Bit Of Japan
In this episode of Discover Talks we chat with Gary Mannion, owner and founder of Little Bit of Japan, an Instagram store celebrating Japanese motorsport & cultural rarities. Gary, originally from Ireland, has lived  in and out of Japan for the past 10 years but has travelled around the world. He started Little Bit of Japan when he noticed people from other countries asking him to find products specific to Japan for them. He noticed it made them happy and he could make a side income from doing it, and so Little Bit of Japan was born. 
Jun 15, 2021
1 hr 2 min
03 Discover Talks - Artificer
In the third episode of Discover Talks we hear from Dan Yee, Co-owner and and founder of Artificer in Surry Hills, Sydney - an incredible speciality coffee shop that has carved its name as an institution in Sydney. Dan and I cover everything from why he had his eye on the space Artificer now calls home even before the idea came to pass with Shoji (the other half of Artificer), how many pronunciations he's heard of the brand and why it's incredible important to be true to your ideals when starting a business.
May 13, 2021
1 hr 5 min
02 Discover Talks - PYRA
In this episode of Discover Talks we took to Sam Moore - founder, owner and mastermind of PYRA, a technical streetwear brand which is built for the elements. Sam's story and tenacity in business has set him apart, his hunger for learning combined with his clear and precise vision for PYRA is inspiring - there's a lot to take away from this episode! 
Apr 16, 2021
41 min
01 Discover Talks - BRAIN TO BODY
In the first episode of Discover Talks we hear from Dr Izzy, owner and founder of BRAIN TO BODY in Chippendale, Sydney - a chiropractic studio like no other. We discuss everything from the first time Dr Izzy drew his logo from a dream, leaving the space at 3am on multiple nights just to get the details just right through to how the idea came to life when he externalised his ideas and began to organise them.
Mar 16, 2021
47 min