HORSES MOUTH

MAX CAKARIC

This week, I had the good fortune of chatting with none other than Max Cakarik. Max is a mate of mine who never stops surprising me—I’m honestly in awe of how he keeps leveling up, taking on life’s challenges, and then pushing even further.
He’s a young buck on a mission—went back to school, threw himself into yoga, tackled some heavy mental health battles, launched a magazine, landed a gig with Rip Curl, and is always on the hunt for waves of consequence. And his recent, on-a-whim trip to Hawaii? Epic yarn and story of aboslutly living life to the full  
Stoked for ya, Max—absolute weapon.
Keep charging and thanks for the chat 

DANIEL WALD

In this episode, I had the great pleasure of sitting down with none other than Daniel Wald. Daniel is an all-around great guy and a true seeker in every sense of the word. Well-traveled and deeply passionate about music, he understands its power to touch the soul and bring people together.
Beyond that, Daniel is a teacher of Vortex Healing—a unique and awesome form of energy healing (vortexhealing.org, danielwald.com). He stopped by for a chat just before packing up with his family to move back to Europe, and I’m so grateful we got to dive into all things life.
Cheers, Daniel!

NAHEDA HASSAN

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Naheda Hassan of Naheda’s Dips at Prahran Market. Naheda’s journey to where she is today is nothing short of inspiring—her story is one of perseverance, love, family, hard work, and determination. Her infectious enthusiasm for life and generosity shine through, even in the toughest moments.
Naheda runs an incredible business alongside her sons at Prahran Market, and if you’ve never been, it’s a must-visit! Next time you’re in the area, be sure to stop by and "get your dip on."
I hope you enjoy our conversation!

DAN ROSS

In this Episode I had the good fortune of speaking with none other than Dan Ross, Now for those of you that don't know who Dan is, I'll paint a little picture,,,,He's a Maddog of the highest order, But such an evolved Maddog, All in jest, but yeah, but no, but yeah, Maddog !!!, Hailing from the beaches of Angourie, Dan grew up all things ocean, and from a reasonably young age shifted his focus to the World Tour, against the wishes of teachers etc -- said 'no this is the life for me', and he made it ! making the world tour in 2008/09 and winner of the Margaret River Pro, Amazing achievements and dedication - fast forwarding today he's an Ambassador for Patagonia, a husband and father, Coach and Mentor at the Saltwater Institute and a filmmaker,,,, and a serious big wave charger, now what'd I say Maddog,,,,,,I hope you enjoy our chat and Dan thanks for coming over - Stoked 
 
Now as talked about in the intro, for those of you looking for the GO FUND me link to Help Simon Buttonshaw and the Buttonshaw family during this super hard time here is the link - I know any help would be hugely appreciated 
 
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-simon-buttonshaw-in-his-cancer-battle/widget/large?sharesheet=fundraiser
 
 

CRAIG 'BOOTS' GARRARD

In this episode, I had the good fortune of speaking with Craig Garrard better known as Boots.
This is the second time Boots has been on the Horse's mouth, if you haven't heard his first go back to episode 3 and give it a spin, in that episode boots was fresh off the back of surviving a brain aneurysm and as a result having double brain surgery, a truly wild tale of survival !
In this episode we chime back in on where he's at today, leaving his old business and starting the Joymill surfboard factory in Torquay, we had a great yarn exploring diet, health, modern pressures, surfing, following intuition to see what kinda ra ra you can extract out of your days on earth with loved ones and keeping the ship upright as we creep up there on the ol totem pole of age.
Cheers Boota 
Hope you enjoy our chat 

COREY GRAHAM

Well It's been 9 years and two months since Corey and I last spoke on the Horses Mouth ! 
WTF
Seriously feels a bit like yesterday, but it's not! 
For those of you that don't know who Corey is, he's a master craftsman surfboard shaper, father, husband, and surfer, his lineage runs deep, through a close relationship with his late great father Rusty Graham, who guided him in the industry since he was a little tacker sweeping foam out of shaping bays of some of Australias best shapers and looking for the illusive brass magnet ! Corey has been on a wild ride of his own within his craft, losing faith, walking away, coming back, getting lost and emerging through blood sweat and tears to be renowned as one of Aussie's best surfboard shapers, and to solidify this further he's recently been invited to be one of eleven shapers in the Stab magazine electric acid surfboard test, huge honor.
Anyway you get the gist he's real deal legend and foam frother 
I hope you enjoy our chat 

ELANA CONNOR

In this episode I had the good fortune of chatting with Elana Connor @peregrinasails, Sailor, Captain, global traverser, she's sailing around the world solo but I can't not mention her trusty four-legged companion Zia, together on their trusty boat Winfola are sprinkling fairy dust one port at a time to those who need help the most, our kids and especially those of abusive households or in the foster care system, as a childhood abuse survivor, she knows exactly how hard it is for kids in this situation to find hope or role models, and knows exactly how much meeting one person and having a good experience with them can alter the trajectory of one's life. 
Want to know more about Elana or reach out to her www.peregrinasails.com is her website if you're inspired by Elana's life and mission she has a patrion linked in her website for donations, everything helps ! 
@peregrinasails is her Instagram 
She'll be at Hobson's Bay doing a homelessness charity on 5 October www.latitude.asn.au is the link for that 
And if you're wondering about the Geelong sail marine trade program she mentions in the chat the link is here www.makingwaves.au 
Elana thanks so much for being a guest on HM and keep making the world a healthier place one port at a time : ) 

KATEY SHEARER

In this episode I had the good fortune of speaking with award-winning photographer Katey Shearer, Katey is such an awesome Human, She's a real tough cookie, a wolf in sheep's clothing you might say, to hold true to a creative life of any sort, let alone thrive, isn't for the faint-hearted.
Katey is a true free thinker and always radiates positivity with a big smile when I've seen her out lurking with a lens. 
I do hope you enjoy our chat....& Katey thanks for coming over and hopping into the captain's chair. 

ELLA SWEENEY

This 100th Episode I had the good fortune of speaking with singer-songwriter Ella Sweeney.
Ella Sweeney is a force, She's such an awesome musician If you've not heard her music stop reading go to Spotify type in Ella Sweeney and give it a spin, Ella has performed all over the place, pubs clubs festivals weddings parties anything haha,  as she discusses some of her earlier gigs this will make more sense! When she's not onstage she works in Youth Development which is such an important space to be giving ones time, especially in the modern world, So yeah she really walks the walk - and is such a great inspiration to kids and adults alike of what one can do to make community stronger and a better place, and when she's not helping the youth of Australia or on stage she can be quite often found lurking the coastal carparks looking for a surf ---- Just as long as it's not hair day !!
Ella thanks so much for coming over and I hope you enjoy our chat !

MAX DE BEEN

Max de Been is one of the nicest lethal weapons walking around in plain clothes, He's super happy-go-lucky friendly chiller - but don't be fooled   - When he's not playing golf or surfing he's Gee'd up and coaching or rolling at DE BEEN Brazilian Jiu Jitzu Acadamy in Torquay which is the longest running BJJ Acadamy in Australia, Max's resume reads like a superhero, cast in a save the world Hollywood script, youngest BJJ blackbelt in Australia, youngest black belt National champion, 3rd Place World Championships, 1x Brazilian National Champion, 11x Pan Pacific Champion, 7 x Australian National Champion, 10 x Victorian State Champion, Now if that wrap sheet isn't getting on to your team of amigo's to help you save the world when the intergalactic baddies come, Idk who is !
But on a more serious note, Max is such a great human, feel lucky to know him and to have had the opportunity to chat on the Horses Mouth, thanks again Max. 
And I hope you enjoy our chat