The Monica Kade Podcast: Health, Mindset, Career & Lifestyle

"I’ve had to sacrifice a lot of things to achieve some of the goals and dreams in my life." - Bethany Hamilton, Ep118 The Monica Kade Podcast On the final episode of The Monica Kade Podcast for 2019, I sat down with Pro-surfer, Bethany Hamilton. She's become a source of inspiration to millions through her story of determination, faith, and hope. At the age of 13, Bethany lost her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark, which seemed to end her career as a rising surf star. One month after the attack, Bethany returned to the water and within two years had won her first national title. In 2007, she realized her dream of surfing professionally and since then, her story has been told in a New York Times best selling autobiography and in the 2011 film, Soul Surfer. Bethany is involved in numerous charitable efforts, including her own foundation, Friends of Bethany, which reaches out to amputees and youth. Using her platform as a professional athlete to promote living a fit and healthy lifestyle, she authored the book Body and Soul in 2014. Bethany’s latest project, Unstoppable, a surf documentary which showcases her as one of the best women surfers in the world, released theatrically in the USA on July 12, 2019, accompanied by a photo book and a children’s book. Passionate about helping young women be unstoppable in life and faith, Bethany has launched a new website and online course for sharing content and facilitating connection. Her greatest joy is being a wife and mother, and she continues to touch and inspire lives globally as a professional surfer and motivational speaker. Bethany is an incredible human being. Her determination and sheer drive to not let anything step in the way of her surfing is truly inspiring. She reminds me that if you really want something, you can have it…just go after it! LEARN ABOUT When she realised her love for surfing  How being in the water from a young age shaped her life How she approaches big waves Whether resilience is something she’s naturally grown up with or developed What’s the greatest thing surfing taught you about yourself What inspired her new documentary, The Unstoppable Film What it was like to surf pregnant  Why she created her 12-month online program ‘Live Unstoppable’ SIGNATURE QUESTIONS What career she’d like to attempt if not in this one? What piece of wisdom Bethany lives by?

"Nothing happens overnight. Nothing at all. We really need to understand that." - Emmylou MacCarthy, Ep117 of The Monica Kade Podcast In Episode 117 of The Monica Kade Podcast I sat down with Emmylou MacCarthy. Many of you follow her on Instagram, have seen her on TV, have watched her host live events and shared the behind the scenes journey of chasing her dream to becoming a TV presenter. In a world filled with fakes, Emmylou is the real deal. She swears. She cries. She shares inside tips about how to achieve a flawless red lip (hint: it involves a toothbrush). And she’s built a fun, fearless tribe who follow her every move. She’s an accredited fashion stylist and make-up artist, but today she’s added TV producer and presenter to her resume. Emmylou has built a fiercely loyal tribe on Instagram. From cooking demos to makeup artistry, building your confidence and chasing your dreams, she knows how to tell a story that resonates with her community. In 2018, Emmylou took her Confidence is Contagious tour on the road and looks set to return for more in 2019. She has put together an explosive live show, sharing insider tips to help her tribe break out of their comfort zone and shine on the world’s stage. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Emmylou, it was raw, real and packed with laughter. So many nuggets of wisdom included. A lovely human being! LEARN ABOUT What she dreamed of becoming as a kid How she got into dance and how its influenced her as an adult Did she always want to become a mother How she feels about having opened up her family to social media The philosophy she lives by The hardest part, behind the scenes that you don’t get to see on social media How she has navigated the dark days and how you can too What inspired her clothing line How she feels about having her own show on Australian national TV - 10Peach The reason she’s releasing a cookbook in April 2020 SIGNATURE QUESTIONS What Emmylou believes is her greatest asset The pieces of wisdom she lives her life by today

"There will never be any lasting fulfilment in trying to escape yourself, or become someone else." - Elise Catchlove, Ep.116 The Monica Kade Podcast Welcome to Episode 116 of The Monica Kade podcast, I’m joined by Elise Catchlove, the founder and driving force behind meditation school By Catchlove. After spending years running a successful business, and working in the fashion industry, Elise saw first-hand the toll that stress takes on people’s lives. Fast-forward a few years; countless hours of meditation, extensive teacher-training, and a newborn baby, Elise’s dedication to the practice and desire to help people has brought her to the launch of Queensland’s first Vedic Meditation School, By Catchlove. Elise was a delight to chat to. I loved her grounded energy, her truthful attitude towards parenting, meditation and business. She’s one of those people you meet and feel an immediate bond with—which makes the conversation all that much more enjoyable. I hope this chat inspires you to turn inward and slow down in your life so you can be more of who you truly are. LEARN ABOUT Her career as an actress and why she left  How she started her career working in fashion Why she walked away from her fashion business When she discovered meditation What inspired her idea to start By Catchlove Meditation School What is Vedic Meditation The impact meditation has had on her life How it supports her as a mother Her wisdom for individuals who don’t think they can meditate or say it’s not for them The most rewarding thing about starting the school How often Elise meditates What changes she’s personally experienced in her life through meditation SIGNATURE QUESTIONS What career Elise would attempt if not in this one? What scares Elise? What’s a piece of wisdom she lives by?

Welcome to episode 115 of The Monica Kade podcast. Today’s guest is Australian actress, writer and director, Matilda Brown. Matilda is best known for her TV series Let's Talk About, Lessons from the Grave which she both wrote and directed, and acted in. Both starring opposite her father Bryan Brown. And most recently feature film Palm Beach — also starring her dad, and directed by her mother, Rachel Ward alongside an impressive Australian cast. And on the topic of family, Matilda and her partner Scott Gooding, (who has also been on the show earlier this year) have just become parents to little Zan. Today we’re going to go behind the scenes of her upbringing, find out her journey into acting, talk creativity and what it’s like being a first time mum. My conversation with Matilda was really inspiring. I loved her honesty coupled with her willingness to follow what fuels her fire-and what doesn't! While you won't find her hanging about on The Gram, you can simply embody the message of truth that she shares and look inward to see if you're living the life you want to be. Or if you're following society's "shoulds" and "have to's". LEARN ABOUT What was it like to grow up in well-knowing acting family Did her parents encourage her to get into acting What she loves about acting What made her start writing and directing What’s changed her mind about the acting industry What it’s like being a new mum How she sees the world since becoming a mother Why she left social media What she’s gained from not being on social media SIGNATURE QUESTIONS If she wasn’t in her current career what she’d like to attempt? What she believes is her best asset? A piece of wisdom she lives by today?

“Any successful walk is linked to a love walk. There’s got to be a love, a pure and unadulterated love and passion for that thing.” — Rachel Kerr, Ep114. The Monica Kade Podcast Welcome to episode 114 of The Monica Kade podcast. Today my guest is Rachel Kerr, a British singer/songwriter, celebrity vocal coach and entrepreneur from Walsall, England with Caribbean heritage. She’s also the CEO and founder of Singercise, a member of the Grammy Award Association and a BET Music Matters endorsed artist. Rachel is multi-award winning artists and has toured the US, Africa and Europe opening for the likes of Lauryn Hill and Brandy, and she’s also received personal invitations to sing for the Former US President, and UK Prime Minister. Her last single, 'Alive' received a Grammy Award consideration in 2018 and just last month, Rachel released her new single, ‘Lover, Lover.’ I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Rachel. She’s such a down-to-earth, warm and humble woman. You can tell that she loves what she does, that’s she knows herself and the path she’s walking. I love how candidly she talked about the behind the scenes of her journey. Real. Pure and completely empowering. LEARN ABOUT When she discovered her love for singing? A glimpse into family life and how they supported her singing? When she realised she wanted to pursue a career in music? What the journey has been like behind the scenes? What inspired the creation of Singercise, her singer coaching business? How Rachel navigates the off days? What inspired her latest single, ‘Lover, Lover’? The most rewarding part of all that she does? What wisdom she has for chasing your dream? What would you say to the ones who haven’t figured out what they want to do yet? The impact she strives to have through her work? SIGNATURE QUESTIONS What career she’d like to attempt if not a singer What she believes is her greatest asset A piece of wisdom she’s lives by

On Episode of 114 of The Monica Kade podcast, I’m sitting down with a truly incredible human being: Chase Jarvis. Aside from being a well-renowned photographer, Founder and CEO of CreativeLive—an online education platform that broadcasts live classes to an international audience on art, photography, design, marketing business and more—he also hosts The Chase Jarvis Live Show and has authored a handful of books. His most recent being Creative Calling. Oh, and he’s also survived a near death experience with an avalanche. As soon as I heard Chase speak on creativity I knew I had to get him on the show. The way he spoke about creativity, and creative expression resonated very much with how I see it. I feel like his take on creativity challenges the status quo and goes against what many people will tell you about your Creative Calling. His philosophy around being creative is: giving of ourselves freely, adding value and expecting nothing in return. Super powerful. What I love most about Chase is his genuine love to connect with people; his friendly and warm nature make you feel like you've known each other for years. Talking with Chase is like having a conversation with a dear friend over coffee. Take a listen to our chat—you’ll walk away empowered, and inspired to re-discover, or start following your creative call. I have no doubt around that. LEARN ABOUT How he go into photography and exited a career in medicine What it means to be Creative Where society had led us astray on creativity The never-linear path of pursuing our creative calling Why you must become okay with letting those around you down to truly follow your Creative Calling Intuition and your Creative Calling How to harness your creativity and work it like a muscle Why there’s no map for where you—or ANYONE— is going The crucial step most people miss when executing on their dreams The I.D.E.A acronym: what it means and how to use it The role mindset play in your creative expression The one piece of wisdom Chase lives by GRAB YOUR COPY OF CREATIVE CALLING HERE. IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

Join Host Monica Kade for this 3-day virtual summit with three inspiring leaders in Health and Self Awareness. This series is about helping you embrace 2020 from a place of power and inner space. As each year creeps over the horizon, we set intentions to make the New Year our ‘best year’ yet. Often these intentions fall short because of the space they’re made from. What if you stepped into 2020 empowered? What if you moved into the next decade with a deeper sense of self? Imagine if you welcomed the New Year with confidence, knowing you already have everything you need to live your best life. My three incredible guests will show you where to start and prepare you for all the wonderful dreams you wish to achieve in 2020. Starts Nov 18th-22nd. To REGISTER your spot for FREE visit www.TheMomentHQ.com/embrace-2020

“I fought so hard to live and then I was having these thoughts about not wanting to live, and it didn’t make sense.” - Claire Rackley, Ep112 The Monica Kade Podcast. In episode 112 of The Monica Kade Podcast, I chat to Claire Rackley, an Australian Artist and Abstract Acrylic Painter. Her art intentionally provokes emotions of joy and peace through the use of bright colours and bold strokes. But she wasn’t always an artist as such. This particular career trajectory came to life after undergoing brain and spine surgery in 2015. Claire used her creativity as therapy to heal and recover from the trauma, but as time progressed people began to ask to purchase her artworks. She has an interest in mental health and how colour can impact a person and their emotions. What caught my attention with Claire was her love to impact those in the waiting and recovery rooms of hospitals and medical practices with beautiful tiles on the ceiling, in the hope it would impact their state of being. This woman is changing the world and making such a profound impact that I can’t wait to see how it ripples out into across the world. "Creativity brings life. No matter what industry you’re in, continue to create." - Claire Rackley LEARN ABOUT What Chiari 1 Malformation is and what it meant for her What it was like being a mother to young children and being diagnosed with this serious illness What the most challenging part of the experience was for her What Claire learned about herself from undergoing brain surgery and recovery How she’s had to adapt the way she lives her life The effect her diagnosis had on her children and her personally Where the inspiration for her artwork ceiling tiles came from How this creative idea has been received SIGNATURE QUESTIONS The career she’d like to attempt if not in this one Her greatest asset A piece of wisdom she lives by today

"We like to think we’re in control, but we’re totally not. You just have to appreciate the life you’ve got today and what you’re doing now." - Matt Golinski, Ep111. The Monica Kade Podcast In episode 111 of The Monica Kade Podcast, we sit down with highly regarded chef, Matt Golinski. He’s a warm and down-to-earth guy who’s got a deep love for food and cooking. His enthusiasm for his craft is truly inspiring. His passion for local produce and quality ingredients infuses our conversation. In fact, when Matt gets talking about food and in-season produce, your tastebuds will dance. Matt has founded his own catering company, been on the popular TV series, ‘Ready Steady Cook’,  and has worked as an Executive Chef at many leading Australian restaurants. Today, he lives on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland and is a Consulting Chef to restaurants in the area. Matt loves writing his popular food columns and blog; and is a regular guest chef at festivals and events. In March 2018, Matt joined the Peppers Noosa Resort team as their Consultant Executive Chef, developing menus that consolidate his knowledge and love of the food producers in his region. The other part to Matt’s story is that in 2011, he lost his first wife, Rachel and three young daughters to a house fire. It’s a heartbreaking story, which can you can Google because rather than focusing on the details in this conversation, I wanted to discuss how Matt overcame such adversity. Take a listen to our conversation if you love food, produce, cooking or you want to be uplifted. It’s a conversation that’ll remind you to follow what you love and treat every moment as a special occasion. LEARN ABOUT The farm he grew up on and when he realised he wanted to become a chef How food was regarded in his family growing up How he’s creating community and connection in his household What his chef leadership style is really like His food philosophy he aims to impart with his audience The behind the scenes of catering to food intolerances and allergies in today’s modern world His favourite cuisine to create Whether he loves to cook at home just as much as at work How Matt navigated the first few weeks after the house fire, waking up badly burnt in hospital  The emotional and physical journey post the event What kept him going when he didn’t want to be alive How he continues to foster a strong mindset up until today How the heart-breaking experience has changed his life perspective SIGNATURE QUESTIONS The one recipe Matt would leave the world with What he believes is his greatest asset A piece of wisdom he lives by today FOLLOW MATT ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: @MATTGOLINSKI Facebook: MATT GOLINSKI OFFICIAL

"Empower yourself by knowing you can do whatever it is you want to do, but you don't have to do everything...Know where your 'no line' is." - Jodie Evins, Ep110 The Monica Kade Podcast Joining me for episode 110 is Jodie Evins, the CEO and Founder of Coco Luxe, a range of premium fortified coconut waters made from 100% single origin coconuts and uplifted with nature’s best health-boosting properties. Unlike other coconut water companies on the market, Jodie is the only woman to lead the way in the budding coconut water industry in Australia . After over 15 years in marketing executive and managerial roles working with the likes of Audi, Coca-Cola, Nike, Paramount and Fairfax Media, Jodie went on to bring her revolutionary range to market, bridging the gap between the beverage and supplement markets. She’s a woman carving her own path and a real go-getter. I really loved her wisdom for fellow mothers, who are juggling kids, family and career. Her words were very empowering. Listen to the podcast, or watch the conversation below. LEARN ABOUT At what age her entrepreneurial spirit kicked in Her humorous story about starting a surf tour business with her then boyfriend What the journey of bringing Coco Luxe to market has involved What inspired her to infuse her coconut waters with vitamins How she carved out bespoke branding that stood out from her competitors Why sustainable business is important to Jodie How and what she teaches her children about business Her message for others starting a business they love Know where your "No line" is SIGNATURE QUESTIONS What career she’d attempt if not in this one What she believes is her greatest asset A piece of wisdom she lives by