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The Working Class
John Menegon
28 episodes
3 months ago
On this episode I’m talking to Nigel Beatty. Nigel, like most of us, struggled to find direction early on in life. This resulted in Nigel reinventing himself a number of times to pursue passion and other interests which led him from selling watermelon slices in Greece, to joining the Navy, to being a scuba instructor, to captaining super yachts, to selling super yachts, to dealing with a battle that many are confronted with. Come join us on this adventure! Send us a text...
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On this episode I’m talking to Nigel Beatty. Nigel, like most of us, struggled to find direction early on in life. This resulted in Nigel reinventing himself a number of times to pursue passion and other interests which led him from selling watermelon slices in Greece, to joining the Navy, to being a scuba instructor, to captaining super yachts, to selling super yachts, to dealing with a battle that many are confronted with. Come join us on this adventure! Send us a text...
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Careers
Education,
Business,
Self-Improvement
Episodes (20/28)
The Working Class
Nigel Beatty - Superyachts, Royal British Navy, watermelon salesman, anti-entrepreneur.
On this episode I’m talking to Nigel Beatty. Nigel, like most of us, struggled to find direction early on in life. This resulted in Nigel reinventing himself a number of times to pursue passion and other interests which led him from selling watermelon slices in Greece, to joining the Navy, to being a scuba instructor, to captaining super yachts, to selling super yachts, to dealing with a battle that many are confronted with. Come join us on this adventure! Send us a text...
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1 year ago
2 hours 1 minute

The Working Class
Brian Connell - fast cars, tyres, mags and good times.
On this episode I’m talking to Brian Connell. Brian's have a long interesting career, from leaving school early, to being involved and somewhat instrumental in the success of the Bob Jane brand, manufacturing the first mag wheel in Australia and bringing Mercedes AMG brand to Australia. Fast cars and fun times, welcome Brian Connell. FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Support the show Send us a text Support the show FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listening on S...
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1 year ago
1 hour 32 minutes

The Working Class
Gavin Great - electrician, managing director, electrician......coolant salesman.......?
On this episode I’m talking to Gavin Great from Great Energy. Gavin has had a long interesting career, from completing an apprenticeship as an electrician, to starting a company which went all the way to the ASX, to selling that company and starting all over again. We talk all things power generation, from how it's done, the future and what's realistic in today's climate. Buckle up, this is going to be fun!! Generator Supply Cairns - Great Energy Pty Ltd - Home Sugoi Chalet...
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1 year ago
1 hour 12 minutes

The Working Class
S02E03 Michael Quinn, ex army intelligence officer, conflict resolution specialist, CEO
On this episode I’m talking to Michael Quinn. Michael is a conflict resolution specialist working with first nation communities as well as businesses and corporations. He believes his experience and life lessons learned as an intelligence officer in the military has given him the tools to excel in his field and aids in his progression to CEO of a new Qantas charity. FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Send us a text Support the show FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free ...
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3 years ago
53 minutes

The Working Class
S02E02 Will Stormont, ex-soldier, personal trainer, mental health advocate.
Will is a personal trainer amongst other things. He left a career in the army's cavalry to feel somewhat lost at what to do next. Leaving behind your mates, your job, your purpose is something that many ex-military (and other) personnel deal with upon their departure from service. After confronting some personal demons he found a need to revisit his youth in an attempt to put these demons to rest, a youth in which he was heavily bullied as "the fat kid", which ultimately i...
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3 years ago
2 hours 9 minutes

The Working Class
S02E01 Adam Cerutti "Crazy Adam". Tattooist/artist.
In this episode I talk to Adam Cerutti "Crazy Adam". Adam has decades of tattooing experience. He's worked all over the world and has worked alongside some interesting cats. Listen in and you'll learn that tattooing isn't just about having an ability to draw, being an artist is a never ending quest in finding art in everything in all media. True artists never stop creating and are on a constant journey searching for inspiration. Adam talks about all thing tattoo ...
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3 years ago
2 hours 1 minute

The Working Class
S01E21. Just the music
A collection of every original track used on every episode to date!! My interest in creating music ebbs and flows, and to be fair, since I've started the podcast it's ebbed more than flowed. I've still got heaps of riffs and ideas in my working files folder, so who knows maybe one day I'll make more music. Thanks for supporting the podcast, thanks to the vocalists contributing to these tracks and for those of you who come for the music, enjoy! Kaitigi | Free Listening on ...
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3 years ago
1 hour 8 minutes

The Working Class
S01E20. Peter Gill, radio icon.
Peter is a veteran on the Australian radio scene working extensively in radio and sound production with a notable tenure in Tamworth in the fledgling years of the Tamworth country music festival. Listen in the hear how an illness early in life forced Peter into isolation where he found a companion in radio, which led to a long career in the industry he loves. Peter embraces technology and talks with hope about the future of radio. Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Send u...
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3 years ago
1 hour 13 minutes

The Working Class
S01E19. Tanya Murphy, scuba instructor, journalist, musician.
Tanya’s come all the way from WA to settle here in North Queensland. Tanya leads a very busy life where she’s lucky enough to pursue 3 of her passions, journalism, scuba diving and music. Listen in to hear how Tanya is able to find that balance of doing what she loves as well as maintaining a healthy mind and body. Www.tanyamurphymusic.com Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Send us a text Support the show FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Support the s...
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3 years ago
1 hour 14 minutes

The Working Class
S01E17. Matt Donnellan. Executive chef.
Matty is from Manly in Sydney. Matty learned early on in his career as a boilermaker that it wasn’t for him. He found his passion in cooking and became a chef. As well as gaining experience in Australia, he’s worked as an executive chef for major hotels throughout Asia and even appeared as a guest chef on Masterchef Vietnam. Buckle up and enjoy the ride. Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Send us a text Support the show FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listenin...
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4 years ago
1 hour 46 minutes

The Working Class
S01E16. Jacqueline Larsen vocal coach/events coordinator
Jack Larsen is a vocal coach and events coordinator. Due to covid, she's had to find ways to reinvent herself to supplement her income and maintain her own mental health and that of her constituents. Listen in the Jack's story. Music: the butcher Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Send us a text Support the show FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Support the show
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4 years ago
1 hour 28 minutes

The Working Class
S01E18. Curtis Pitt, member of Parliament.
Curtis is an MP, currently the state member for Mulgrave. He has held a number of positions in politics and continues to represent his constituents. Listen in how after completing an arts degree Curtis followed his interests in the arts and media, before ultimately following in his father's footsteps into politics. Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Send us a text Support the show FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Support the show
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4 years ago
1 hour 10 minutes

The Working Class
S01E15. Colin Baumgartner, production engineer.
All the way from Canada, Colin's worked in a number of countries as a production engineer in the oil and gas industry. Listen in to hear how working in the physically demanding aspect of the industry working as a roughneck, inspired him to study and advance his career so that he continues to work in the industry he loves. Music: thebaker Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Send us a text Support the show FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Support the...
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4 years ago
1 hour 3 minutes

The Working Class
S01E14. Brett Robinson, performance coach/podcaster
Buckle up guys and girls!! We cover so much ground in this podcast. A great discussion with an industry leader in "optimising human potential through mindset, breathwork, movement and holistic health". In covid times, where everyone is spending way too much time, myself included, alone, this is a conversation you need to hear. Listen to Robbo's story, taking him from outback New South Wales, to becoming an elite athlete, to training elite athlete's and the tragedy th...
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4 years ago
1 hour 40 minutes

The Working Class
S01E13. Kirsten Young. Primary school PE teacher.
Kirsten is one of a rare breed, a born and bred Cairns local!! She is a primary school teacher specializing in physical education. Listen in to hear how her love of team sports and physical activity is transferring to shaping today's youth to tomorrow's adults. Music: thedentist Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Send us a text Support the show FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Support the show
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4 years ago
1 hour 17 minutes

The Working Class
S01E12. Matt Templeton. Naval officer. Hydrographer.
Matt Templeton wen into the Navy straight after finishing high school. Without knowing what he wanted to do. His career in the military gave him direction and the time to learn about himself and what he likes and what he's good at. Now out of the Navy, he finds himself with the luxury of being able to run his own business, return to the military on his terms as well as pursue opportunities in contracting using the knowledge he gained in the Navy. Let's go sailing!! Mu...
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4 years ago
1 hour 47 minutes

The Working Class
S01E11. Andy Hall. Remedial massage therapist.
Andy Hall is a remedial massage therapist. His journey took him from a rural upbringing in Victoria, to commencing a university science degree to living a somewhat bohemian lifestyle of travel and fruit picking before finding his true calling and finally settling in Cairns. He talks about his interests in theatre and singing, as well as all sports associated with those being blessed with being tall! Listen in to hear about spiritual connections made through the physical cont...
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4 years ago
1 hour 14 minutes

The Working Class
S01E10. James "Jimmy" Blee. Entrepreneur.
Jimmy Blee's been a stalwart in the superyacht game and a pioneer in the introduction of the concept of leisure boating throughout Indonesia. Listen to learn about his journey and his ability to reinvent himself. From humble beginnings in North Queensland to Indonesia and back again. Enjoy. Music: The Pigfarmer Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Send us a text Support the show FREE MUSIC!!! Kaitigi | Free Listening on SoundCloud Support the show
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4 years ago
1 hour 7 minutes

The Working Class
S01E09. Wayne Fielder. Tennis coach, from the UK to sunny North Queensland.
Wayno talks to me about his journey from discovering his appreciation of tennis coaching to running his own tennis programs in North Queensland, Australia. Growing up as an exuberant youth in the UK, he travelled across the globe and now calls Australia home. He once considered being an accountant before deciding it wasn't for him and continues to enjoy his dream job of coaching tennis. From what makes a good tennis player, how you can improve your game, to selecting the right ten...
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4 years ago
1 hour 38 minutes

The Working Class
S01E08. Tristan Barton. Musician, producer, composer.
Tristan Barton, in my opinion is living a pretty awesome life. He gets to create music from home and get paid to do so. In addition to this he can get his fix of playing drums live with a number of bands as well as recording drums in the studio as a session drummer for hire. Listen in to hear how his passion for drums led him to jazz school and now onto producing and composing music for some major world players in documentaries, commercials, movie scores and on and on and on...
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4 years ago
1 hour 39 minutes

The Working Class
On this episode I’m talking to Nigel Beatty. Nigel, like most of us, struggled to find direction early on in life. This resulted in Nigel reinventing himself a number of times to pursue passion and other interests which led him from selling watermelon slices in Greece, to joining the Navy, to being a scuba instructor, to captaining super yachts, to selling super yachts, to dealing with a battle that many are confronted with. Come join us on this adventure! Send us a text...