We believe that storytelling is one of the most powerful tools to unlock connection, belonging and growth. In our podcast series, TWO AM I, our co-founder, Jack Riewoldt, and co-host Shane McCurry chat to extraordinary people to uncover their story and what leadership means to them.
We believe that storytelling is one of the most powerful tools to unlock connection, belonging and growth. In our podcast series, TWO AM I, our co-founder, Jack Riewoldt, and co-host Shane McCurry chat to extraordinary people to uncover their story and what leadership means to them.
Adam Ferrier has spent his life trying to understand people, and how to capture their attention. A consumer psychologist by trade, he wrote his master’s thesis on what makes some people “cool” and others not.
Laura Thompson and Sarah Sherican are the dynamic duo behind the Aboriginal streetwear label, Clothing the Gaps.
Together the pair have journeyed from health promotion to social enterprise, and their shared belief in using merchandise to build community, led them to create “walking billboards” that spark conversations and support First Nations people.
We watched with bated breath, as Ariarne Titmus touched the wall ahead of Katie Ledecky – considered by some to be the greatest female swimmer of all time, but it was far from luck on the day that cemented Ariarne’s name in the history books.
Be ridiculous, be frivolous, be dangerous, be outrageous, be fabulous! Mykel Dixon is here to ‘save the world from boring work, bland events and beige bosses’ (more on his website). But behind that tagline is a genuine want and need for Mykel to liberate the potential in people everywhere.
Angie Greene comes from Australian sporting royalty. But growing up, her extensive association with the world of men’s sport and seeing how her brother Brent – who came out to her when she was 13 years old – was treated in sport, school and life, set her on a path and passion for inclusion.
Peter Chambers was looking towards retirement after decades in the banking industry. But those plans and life as Pete knew it, changed forever when he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2018. His diganosis will not define him.
SEP 28, 2025
They first met at a café in Richmond in Melbourne, and Jack and Shane admit, it was connection at first sight. The pair realised straight away that they shared a passion for leadership, growth and a fascination for people and their stories. What began as a professional relationship at the Richmond Football Club, turned into a friendship and partnership co-hosting TWO AM I.
SEP 13, 2025
Adam Ferrier has spent his life trying to understand people, and how to capture their attention. A consumer psychologist by trade, he wrote his master’s thesis on what makes some people “cool” and others not.
The founder of creative agency Thinkerbell, Adam believes that brands and people must first “fit in” with the rules of their category before they can truly …
AUG 30, 2025
Laura Thompson and Sarah Sherican are the dynamic duo behind the Aboriginal streetwear label, Clothing the Gaps.
Together the pair have journeyed from health promotion to social enterprise, and their shared belief in using merchandise to build community, led them to create “walking billboards” that spark conversations and support First Nations people.
AUG 16, 2025
Broden Kelly was one of Australia’s original content creators, alongside his comedy troupe, Aunty Donna, they pioneered success in the online medium. Sure, the group may have accidentally stumbled across Youtube in search of bigger dreams, their success is no accident. Broden has embraced rejection, resilience and creativity, to become one of our most successful comedy talents.
AUG 02, 2025
Childhood was full of adventure,it never had to be sought out or actively practiced, it happened daily, without thought or much effort, but as we grow the art of adventure begins to shrink. Beau Miles wanted to keep the magic of childhood and adventure in his everyday, and has managed to carve out a life as a professional adventurer, combining his work as a filmmaker and his love of play. Beau believes that adventuring is a personal challenge, and requires us to step out of our comfort …
JUL 19, 2025
After debuting for the Australian Diamonds at just 18 years of age, and an illustrious career with the Melbourne Phoenix and Melbourne Vixen, Bianca Chatfield knows what it takes to be a great team player. She credits her time on the bench, learning from the senior players and a devoted coach to the success she had during her career, and instilling the leadership qualities she employs today. Although female athletes are significantly underpaid compared to their male counterparts, and …
JUL 5, 2025
She commands audiences, delivers with conviction, and is not afraid to go into battle to amplify the voices of those who cannot, Yasmin Poole is making a name for herself as one of the country’s most influential activists. Although it wasn’t always this way, Yasmin was a shy child, who, after watching the treatment of her mother and other marginalised communities, began to find her voice. Since that day, she has used it to tirelessly make change for women, Indigenous Australians, youth …
JUN 21, 2025
Do you have space in your life? Not time, but space. Space to think, reflect, imagine. After almost burning out in his 30s, Daniel Sih experienced a needed wake-up call, which saw him become a productivity expert and a ‘spacemaker’, advocating for creating meaningful space in our lives. Daniel is a firm believer that the best leaders and assets in any community and corporate environment are those that take the time to think, rather than those that book back-to-back meetings, and are…
JUN 7, 2025
We watched with bated breath, as Ariarne Titmus touched the wall ahead of Katie Ledecky – considered by some to be the greatest female swimmer of all time, but it was far from luck on the day that cemented Ariarne’s name in the history books. From early on in her life, Arnie had learnt the relationship between hard work and success, a value instilled by her parents that helped forge her path to becoming one of Australia’s greatest swimmers. Paired with her coach, Dean Boxall …
APR 05, 2025
They first met at a café in Richmond in Melbourne, and Jack and Shane admit, it was connection at first sight. The pair realised straight away that they shared a passion for leadership, growth and a fascination for people and their stories. What began as a professional relationship at the Richmond Football Club, turned into a friendship and partnership co-hosting TWO AM I. And in this final episode of Season 5, Jack and Shane reflect on their guests over the past eight episodes.
MAR 22, 2025
‘Generous, patient and tenacious’ are the three words Des Flanagan says sum him up and always have. Des is a boy from Beechworth in regional Victoria, who found himself performing in the Moulin Rouge kicking a leg, singing some of the greatest love songs ever written and having the time of his life. In his first lead role in a mainstage show, Des spent two years and 10 months playing the lead male protagonist Christian 657 times.
MAR 15, 2025
When Peggy O’Neal AO emigrated from the United States to Australia in 1991, she had no idea she was about to fall in love with a community and a game that would shape her new life. Perhaps it was fate that she moved to Richmond in Melbourne’s east, donned the local team’s footy jumper, and learnt about footy tipping – all moments that would eventually lead her to become the first woman in AFL history to serve as a club president at the Richmond Tigers.
MAR 08, 2025
Richard Baker is one of Australia’s most creative, engaging and groundbreaking investigative journalists with five Walkley Awards and 15 Melbourne Press Club Quill Awards to his name. And when it comes to creating compelling and unique audio, Richard is world class with the likes of Phoebe’s Fall, Wrong Skin and The Last Voyage of The Pong Su in his podcast back catalogue. Investigative journalism requires patience and perseverance, which Richard has in spades, but his key to …
FEB 28, 2025
He’s a charismatic publican, musician and martial arts referee. And there isn’t anything Greg ‘Clanger’ Kleynjans puts his mind to that he doesn’t do with 100% passion and a good sense of humour. He’s the kind of guy who knows everyone and has done A LOT, but you wouldn’t know it because words like humble and genuine sum up this one in a million human. Clanger is a true storyteller, with a back catalogue of material to work with. He’s not just a former fighter himself but has…
FEB 22, 2025
Motherhood, business, and life—there’s no one way to do it all. Madelyn Carafa thought she knew what motherhood and business would look like—until life had other plans. In this episode, she shares how she let go of expectations and embraced a new way forward. Her journey has been anything but predictable, and she’s learned that releasing expectations and embracing your own unique path is the key.
FEB 15, 2025
If you loved Part 1 of Osher’s raw and real story, don’t miss Part 2.In this episode, Osher dives even deeper into his journey through mental illness, addiction, sobriety, and confronting death. He leaves nothing unsaid, sharing his experiences to inspire others as we all navigate the ups and downs of life.
FEB 7, 2025
Changing his name from Andrew to Osher (meaning happiness in Hebrew) may have been an ‘aggressive rebrand’ but for Osher Günsberg it helped put a space between the “him who was drinking and using and the him that got to live the rest of his life not being that guy anymore.” Years on, Osher is raw and real when he speaks about mental illness, addiction, sobriety and death. In recounting his journey from hosting the hit TV shows Australian Idol and The Bachelor, to his …
NOV 27, 2024
They first met at a café in Richmond in Melbourne, and Jack and Shane admit, it was ‘connection at first sight’. The pair realised straight away that they shared a passion for leadership, growth and a fascination for people and their stories. What began as a professional relationship at the Richmond Football Club, turned into a friendship and partnership co-hosting TWO AM I.
NOV 20, 2024
Tansel Ali used to have a terrible memory. He’d forget people’s names, conversations he’d just had, numbers, and even had difficulties remembering what he just read. It was when he started learning ‘memory techniques’ that he realised his memory wasn’t bad, it was just untrained. Tansel was in his early 20s when he discovered memory training, at the same time he learned he needed serious stomach surgery, having been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. So while he recovered in hospital …
NOV 13, 2024
A bike rave, Korean BBQ, bouldering and pole dancing are just a handful of new things the First Timers Club has tried, since kicking off in January 2024. And Penelope Jordan couldn’t be more thrilled that her idea for a club for curious grown-ups looking to connect with others, has taken off. The genesis for FTC came after she returned from a stint overseas and following Melbourne’s COVID lockdowns, when she and her friend Rosie held their first activity when it was just the two of them.
NOV 6, 2024
Music was in Benjamin Northey’s blood from a young age, and he credits his teachers at Ballarat Clarendon College for encouraging his path into music where he studied flute, clarinet and saxophone. But it was the belief and mentorship of John Hopkins who encouraged Ben, at age 29, to be the first candidate for his new Master of Music in Conducting degree at the Victorian College of the Arts and Music that he will never forget. Now as Chief Conductor of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and Principal Conductor, Artistic Advisor Learning and Engagement of the Melbourne …
OCT 30, 2024
“Life is short. Live it fully and healthily.” It’s an important mantra for Megan Waters, borne from a very hard life lesson. Losing her Dad and best friend not only broke her for a time, but it also gave her the strength to refocus her life, redefine what health and wellness means to her, and find a new path forward. Megan is now the presenter of NITV’s Yokayi Footy, a Nike Trainer, ambassador and host, breathwork facilitator, and as a proud Warumungu/Yawuru woman, raised on Larrakia Country in Darwin, her connection to culture and country is a strong and a significant passion.
OCT 23, 2024
Ask Dr James Van Cuylenburg if he’d rather be a rock star or clinical psychologist and he simply can’t choose between his two loves. James spends his days helping others navigate life, and by night moonlighting on the stage as the great Billy Joel, among other music legends, performing across Victoria. While James primarily works with adults, couples and families in his day job, his fascination with how we are shaped as children remains a big focus, especially tapping into the child self …
OCT 16, 2024
Callum Linnane’s love affair with dance began at the age of seven at his primary school in Ballarat. And his determination, perfectionist tendencies and unbreakable work ethic underpinned his rise through the ranks of The Australian Ballet to be named Principal Artist in 2022 – a role he relished from a young age. Despite this incredible achievement, Callum is a humble human, described in Harper’s Bazaar as “the boy-next-door with a tinge of rock star he doesn’t know he possesses.
OCT 09, 2024
It was never on Ed Barlow’s radar to become a psychologist. But his time as an AFL player dealing with injuries, feedback, non-selection and more, led him down the path to better understand himself, and in turn sparked a love in helping others do the same. From professional athletes and sporting organisations to juveniles in detention Ed is passionate to see everyone mentally manage the best they can through the ups and the downs of life. And his life hasn’t been without it’s challenges…
OCT 02, 2024
“Honey, if you walk past it, you tell the world it’s okay.” It was these words from her grandmother as a five-year-old that set Holly Ransom on her path. That quote is etched in her mind and something she checks in with regularly, as a yard stick for where she and we as a society are now and where we’re headed. From that moment on, she embraced leadership, as the youngest person internationally to have been a Rotary Club President, a Port Adelaide Football Club Board member, the CEO of…
SEP 11, 2024
They first met at a café in Richmond in Melbourne, and Jack and Shane admit, it was connection at first sight. The pair realised straight away that they shared a passion for leadership, growth and a fascination for people and their stories. What began as a professional relationship at the Richmond Football Club, turned into a friendship and partnership co-hosting TWO AM I. And in this final episode of Season 3, Jack and Shane reflect on their guests over the past eight episodes, what …
SEP 04, 2024
Atlassian work futurist, keynote speaker, travel fanatic, and a loving husband and father, are just some of the ways to describe Dom Price. Others include unique, focused, open, raw and enabler. Dom’s superpower is his ability to inspire people to transform their working lives, and with it, their futures. He’s also about disrupting his own; he doesn’t have a daily routine, he doesn’t plan, and is open to the opportunities that come his way. But his life hasn’t been without challenges, as he …
JUN 26, 2024
Emily Mannix is a kid from country Victoria who loves her family and having a laugh as much as she loves sport. She was initially taken by individual sports like cross-country, swimming and surf lifesaving, but it was netball and being part of a team that stole her heart from age six. As a Melbourne Vixen and Australian Diamonds player, she has experienced winning championships at the highest levels, to being dropped from the national team, and everything in between. Through it all Emily …
AUG 21, 2024
Greg Ryan carried an unimaginable secret for 54 years. It was one he was embarrassed to share. One that didn’t allow him to plan ahead. One that resulted in a life of shame, social stigma and intense mental health difficulties. And one that would eventually lead him into a dark place, and then out again, and inevitably to where he was meant to be. Greg was born without an anal opening, a congenital abnormality known as Imperforate Anus. And it was finding ‘his tribe’ that propelled him on a …
AUG 14, 2024
Born and raised in country New South Wales, Ruby Riethmuller loved growing up in Wagga Wagga, but after being diagnosed with anxiety as a teenager, she became acutely aware that the right mental health services to help young women like her, were not available. But it was a gap year in America, a life changing trip to India and some honest words from a very good friend that set her on the path to create Womn-Kind – a female-led youth mental health organisation on a mission to close the …
AUG 07, 2024
It wasn’t on Andrew Abdo’s radar to become the CEO of the National Rugby League (NRL). But standing at a bus stop, in the rain became a seminal moment that set him on the path to now. Andrew grew up in a small coastal town in apartheid South Africa, and at a young age he lost his brother Antony in a motorbike accident, an incredibly difficult time that he says helped shape his view on life and the importance of living in the now. He also credits Nelson Mandela as having the biggest …
JUL 31, 2024
Georgia Murch is a kick arse workplace culture creator, best-selling author, inspiring speaker and facilitator, an avid yogi and self-assessed excellent reverse parker. Her greatest passion is being able to support leaders create workplaces where people love to be. And the secret to her success? The more she makes peace with who she is, the easier it is for her to help others. It is a philosophy she applies to her work, her life, her friendships and as a Mum of two teenagers. Georgia is…
JUL 24, 2024
Jack Levitt is a storyteller who looks at life through a lens. As a videographer, he has spent years capturing moments on and off the sporting field for the likes of Cricket Australia, Fox Sport and the Essendon footy club. And as a keen photographer, Jack loves to snap real life moments that tell real stories. He is a deep thinker, a Dad, and a doer, and it’s that last descriptor propelled him to start Flynn’s Walk, after his mate Flynn Hargreaves, an accomplished veterinarian…
JUL 17, 2024
There are many ways to describe Benson Saulo. A descendant of the Wemba Wemba and Gunditjmara Aboriginal nations of Western Victoria, and New Ireland Province in Papua New Guinea. The first Indigenous person to be appointed an Australian Consul-General in Australia’s history. A former Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner based in Houston. He’s represented Australia on the global stage at the United Nations. Now he is the Liberal candidate for Macnamara in Melbourne…
JUN 26, 2024
Jack Riewoldt & Shane McCurry first met at a café in Richmond in Melbourne, and Jack and Shane admit, it was connection at first sight. The pair realised straight away that they shared a passion for leadership, growth and a fascination for people and their stories. What began as a professional relationship at the Richmond Football Club, turned into a friendship and partnership co-hosting TWO AM I. And in this final episode of Season 2, Jack and Shane reflect on their guests over …
JUN 19, 2024
Angie Greene comes from Australian sporting royalty. But growing up, her extensive association with the world of men’s sport and seeing how her brother Brent – who came out to her when she was 13 years old – was treated in sport, school and life, set her on a path and passion for inclusion. Angie is now an anti-discrimination activist and CEO of Stand Up Events, a not-for-profit dedicated to fighting sexual and gender discrimination in Australian sport. She wears her heart on her sleeve …
JUN 12, 2024
You may have heard her on radio or seen her popping up on your TV during the Richmond Football Club’s home games. Perhaps you caught her show ‘One Womb Please!’ at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, or maybe you know her name for her work as an Ambassador with the Cervical Cancer Foundation or Endometriosis Australia. But there is much you probably don’t know about this hilarious, insightful, humble and vulnerable human – like her starring role on the big screen, her …
JUN 5, 2024
The son of Sri Lankan migrants, Nazeem Hussain honed his comedic chops in the suburbs of Melbourne in the 1990s, though as you’ll hear, he started giving it a crack when he was very young, right on his front doorsteps as people passed by. After his father left the family, it was his fearless mother who taught him how to use humour to get bullies off his back. And a star was born. Since then, Nazeem has performed around the world, created his own TV show ‘Legally Brown’, hosted his …
MAY 29, 2024
Christine Finnegan has had a love of sport since she was a child. Tennis was her game of choice, where on the court she describes as her happy place. She travelled around the country and played the game she loved, but it was the realisation when she was 15 years old that she wanted to run the tournament rather than play in it. And so, she did. Christine has spent the past 25 years in senior roles across Australian sport at the highest level. Now as CEO of the Tasmanian Jack Jumpers …
MAY 22, 2024
Gerard Whateley comes alive when the mic is on but whether he is calling a horserace, covering an Olympics or calling a footy game, he is powered by preparation and just a few nerves, as he says “the nerves show you that it means something to you.” Gerard’s love for sports broadcasting and writing goes back to when he was 13 years old and met his idol and inspiration, horseracing writer Les Carlyon. Since then, he has dedicated his career to that very pursuit, these days as chief sports …
MAY 15, 2024
Be ridiculous, be frivolous, be dangerous, be outrageous, be fabulous! Mykel Dixon is here to ‘save the world from boring work, bland events and beige bosses’ (more on his website). But behind that tagline is a genuine want and need for Mykel to liberate the potential in people everywhere – to help them embrace experience, tap into their inner creativity, be confident to express their perspectives and be a force for good at work and in life. And while he works to reignite the passion in others …
MAY 8, 2024
Peter Chambers was looking towards retirement after decades in the banking industry. But those plans and life as Pete knew it, changed forever when he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2018. For many, the MND journey is without a doubt a rollercoaster, as it is for Peter, but not ever wanting his diagnosis to define him, Pete has used it as the catalyst for his positive mindset and desire to help others. His love of cricket and music remain close to his heart …
MAY 1, 2024
Konrad Marshall is a journalist, author, would-be carpenter, husband, father, insufferable Richmond Football Club fan and slow smoked barbecue enthusiast, who is putting his legs on the line in the pursuit of his next book, as a newly minted long-distance runner. While he doesn’t quite remember how writing became him, he reckons his Mum dubbing him ‘arty boy’ and being ‘shithouse’ at maths probably propelled him in that direction, one that he wouldn’t trade for the world. Described …
DEC 6, 2023
They first met at a café in Richmond in Melbourne, and Jack and Shane admit, it was connection at first sight. The pair realised straight away that they shared a passion for leadership, growth and a fascination for people and their stories. What began as a professional relationship at the Richmond Football Club, turned into a friendship and partnership co-hosting TWO AM I. And in this final episode of Season 1, Jack and Shane explore the two (or five) personal items that mean the …
NOV 29, 2023
It was not a given that Rosie Popa would follow in her parents’ footsteps as an Olympic rower, but as the universe would have it, she loved the sport so much her destiny would be so. And it was this family connection and support that helped her all the way to the top of her game, even when the chips were down, and her Olympic dream looked like it was slipping from view. Through the challenges Rosie has faced over the years, her self-belief, ability to roll with the punches, grit and …
NOV 22, 2023
Connection, belonging and kindness could be Brad McEwan’s middle names. It is those qualities that guided this glass half full all-round good guy through some of the most devastating moments in his life, helped him sustain a stellar TV career, and brought him back to his hometown in northern Victoria when disaster struck. He openly admits ‘he loves people’ and whether you are his best mate, his Mum or a shop assistant he has never met, he has time for chat. His ability to connect with …
NOV 15, 2023
The leap from elite athlete to the next chapter in life isn’t always straightforward, and for three-time AFL premiership Richmond player David (Dave) Astbury it came with a lot of ‘discomfort.’ But being the curious type, Dave set out to find answers to the many questions he was faced with – a rewarding journey that’s taken him to a place of self-discovery and mindfulness, and to where he finds himself now. Backed by his resilience, ability to connect with others, and positive outlook Dave is …
NOV 8, 2023
Growing up in refugee camps in Ethiopia and Kenya set Nyadol Nyuon on a path that would shape her journey so far. A lawyer, human rights and multiculturalism advocate, writer and accomplished public speaker, Nyadol has lived a thousand lives in one. So how does she deal with her friend imposter syndrome, what advice does she have when it comes to combating racism and how does she tune out of a busy world? Nyadol’s perspective on everything from sport to politics to …
NOV 1, 2023
Lying in hospital after a shrapnel wound and subsequent infection, was SAS veteran Harry Moffitt’s ‘crucible moment.’ Realising he needed a Plan B for his future he set about to change course. After almost 30 years in the Australian Defence Force, 11 overseas deployments which always included his favourite game, cricket, Harry reinvented. Now a registered psychologist, human performance consultant, he works with sports teams, the military and industry to develop and inspire their …
OCT 25, 2023
Sarah Jones was a country kid who like many was sports mad. But it was her determination that helped her forge a career as a sports broadcaster at a time when there were few women in the game. Sarah is now one of Australia’s most polished sporting hosts and appears on FOX Footy, cricket and sports all year round. And while Sarah’s story isn’t without tragedy, having lost someone very important to her at a young age, she says it doesn’t define her. Her optimism and passion for …
OCT 18, 2023
Ryder Jack is all about having honest conversations, especially when it comes to emotional wellbeing and the expectations on men. He runs workshops in communities, schools, sporting clubs and workplaces across Australia to help young men explore what masculinity means. But many of his own lessons he learnt from a young age, growing up with a sibling who means the world to him, a family where he was always supported – and now he’s giving back to his own family …
OCT 3, 2023
From a painful break up, to a renewed love affair with music – singer/songwriter Paul Ah Chee opens up about what his 20-year hiatus from playing and touring taught him, the happiness his return to the stage has brought him as a solo artist and the place he finds his inspiration. Paul also reveals his two special items and how they reflect who he is today, along with the importance of family, culture and the referendum on whether Australia should change the Constitution to establish the …
Former AFL player for over 15 years, Jack has experienced the highs and lows of competitive professional sports. He’s also felt firsthand the irresistible force of incredible connection and teamwork. He strongly believes in the power of storytelling and the importance of having uncomfortable conversations in order to grow.
Over the past 20 years Shane has worked with numerous sports teams and corporate leaders around the world, sharing his belief in the power of storytelling. From the AFL to the NBA, to Forty Winks, Puma and beyond, Shane has touched many communities on his mission to plant seeds for belonging and growth.