Success x Happiness

Rob Neely is an award-winning Sunshine Coast entrepreneur with over 50 years in business and a story that proves true innovation is born from risk, resilience, and relentless curiosity. From flipping surfboards at 15 to founding Securely Group, a fintech startup now working with global banks. Rob shares the mindset that built empires, cost millions, and taught him the real price of growth.
 
Through captivating stories, he reveals how risk is relative, why failure is the best mentor, and what it takes to transform a simple idea into a billion-dollar opportunity.
 
Whether you’re a founder, dreamer, or doer, this episode will redefine your understanding of risk, reward, and what it means to truly secure success.
 
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Rob’s Quick Fire Answers
 
What does success mean to you?
“The betterment of mankind.”
 
What does happiness mean to you?
“Family.”
 
What’s your normal morning routine these days?
“4:00 a.m. starts, working until midday, then in the garden.”
 
What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see?
“Buy property.”
 
Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show?
“Craig Josic, he’s behind the Silicon Coast movement and the Forward Fest tech festival. A true visionary.”
 
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Chapters
 
(00:00:00) – Chapter 1 | The Entrepreneurial Spirit
Rob Neely recounts his first entrepreneurial venture, flipping surfboards in 1970s Melbourne with a $35 “seed round” from his parents. He explores how his family’s small café business shaped his instincts, the role of environment versus DNA in entrepreneurship, and why true entrepreneurship can’t be taught, it’s innate, driven by curiosity and risk.
 
(00:18:54) – Chapter 2 | Building Securely Group
Rob reveals how his transition from animal health manufacturing to fintech birthed Securely Group. What began as a simple idea to protect tradespeople and customers, evolved into a groundbreaking payment technology now catching the attention of global banks. He explains how sliding doors, persistence, and surrounding himself with smart people turned a Sunshine Coast idea into a world-first innovation.
 
(00:42:52) – Chapter 3 | The Sunshine Coast x Innovation
Rob shares why the Sunshine Coast is fast becoming Australia’s “Silicon Coast.” He reflects on Securely’s growth, future NASDAQ ambitions, and his hopes to leave a legacy of innovation in his own backyard. From international awards to billion-dollar valuations, Rob’s story is a masterclass in vision, resilience, and the power of taking risks, then giving back.
 
(00:53:49) - Quick Fire Questions
 
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#podcast #entrepreneur #fintech

Dr Antony Winkel is one of the Sunshine Coast’s leading neurologists, spearheading breakthroughs in nerve and muscle disorders. From his early work in Geelong and Melbourne to relocating to the Sunshine Coast, Antony’s journey is defined by compassion, cutting-edge science, and a commitment to a balanced life.
 
In this conversation, Dr Winkel reflects on how exponential developments in brain science are transforming lives, offering hope to those once given none. He shares the personal toll of medicine, the shifting culture of work-life balance in healthcare, and the privilege of witnessing both suffering and resilience up close.
 
You will walk away with fresh perspectives on success, mortality, mental health, and what it truly means to help others.
 
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Antony's Quick Fire Answers
 
What does success mean to you?
"Success for me is no longer about personal achievements. I think if my kids grow up and they want to spend as much time with me as they do now, that’ll be a life well-lived."
 
What does happiness mean to you?
"Happiness is mostly reflecting gratitude. Everyone has a cross to bear, but I feel incredibly lucky, healthy family, amazing place to live, fulfilling work. That’s happiness."
 
What’s your normal morning routine these days?
"If I can get up, get into the gym by 6, start the day right… walk my little boy to school… then it’s head down in my laptop and into the admin dungeon."
 
What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see?
"It’s not about you. No one else is actually watching. I would’ve been much happier if I’d known that."
 
Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show?
"Someone who’s lived through something awful, like muscular dystrophy or motor neurone disease. I’d be curious what success and happiness mean to them, because their emotional resilience is remarkable."
 
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Chapters
 
(00:00:00) - Introduction
 
(00:00:36) – Chapter 1 | Why Dr Antony Chose Medicine
Antony reflects on his early years in medicine, his unexpected path into neurology, and the pivotal moment in a stroke unit that shifted his entire trajectory. He opens up about the pressure, the privilege, and the pace of change in brain science today.
 
(00:08:52) – Chapter 2 | The Realities of Studying or Working in Medicine
Why are Australians still struggling to see specialists? Dr Winkel unpacks the systemic challenges in neurology, especially in rural areas, and the uncomfortable truth about how triage, funding, and bias affect patient outcomes.
 
(00:18:15) – Chapter 3 | Work-Life Balance in a Broken System
Antony shares what a day in his life looks like, from morning workouts and school runs to hospital rounds and research. He explains how intentional living, maturity, and the support of his family helped him reclaim balance after years of burnout.
 
(00:39:28) – Chapter 4 | Facing Death and Finding Perspective
Having witnessed hundreds of patients confront the end of life, Antony shares raw reflections on mortality, regrets, and what really matters. He discusses why society needs to talk more openly about death, and why doctors often avoid it.
 
(00:47:58) – Chapter 5 | The Future of Brain Health & Human Connection
From AI scribes to gene-driven diagnostics, Antony explores where medicine is heading, but warns of what we risk losing.
 
(00:53:17) - Quick Fire Questions
 
(00:57:28) - Outro
 
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#podcast #medicine #worklifebalance

Jayden Sheridan is a youth mentor, changemaker, and the founder of Gnarly Neighbors. A grassroots movement using skateboarding to break cycles of trauma and build safe spaces for Australia’s most vulnerable youth.
 
From a childhood marked by poverty, violence, and homelessness in one of Australia’s most disadvantaged towns, Jayden transformed his pain into purpose. He went from selling drugs to survive to mentoring over 9,000 kids a week and building a self-sustaining youth hub with a skatepark, café, and creative studios.
 
In this episode, Jayden shares how “smiling kids become smiling adults”, and why prevention, not crisis intervention, is the secret to lasting impact. You’ll learn the importance of belonging, mentorship, vulnerability, and how anyone can be a catalyst for change in their own community.
 
Get in touch with Jayden or Gnarly Neighbours - https://gnarlyneighbours.com.au
 
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Jayden's Quick Fire Answers
 
What does success mean to you?
"Success is happiness. It’s not about money… Happiness comes from stock for other people."
 
What does happiness mean to you?
"Same as success, stock levels."
 
What’s your normal morning routine these days?
"If I can get up, get into the gym by 6, start the day right… walk my little boy to school… then it’s head down in my laptop and into the admin dungeon."
 
What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see?
"I wouldn’t give myself advice, every hard thing shaped me. But I give kids little acronyms or metaphors that will click later when they need it. It’s about planting seeds of resilience and empowerment."
 
Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show?
"My mate Belly. He’s an apprentice sprinkler fitter, just doing his best. His version of success and happiness is just as real. He made it out too."
 
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Chapters
 
(00:00:00) - Introduction
 
(00:00:44) – Chapter 1 | From Seymour to Survival
Jayden shares his difficult upbringing in one of Australia’s most disadvantaged towns, revealing how childhood trauma, skateparks, and a belief in something greater helped him survive and find belonging.
 
(00:11:49) – Chapter 2 | Fatherhood and the Power to Change
At just 17, Jayden learned he was going to be a dad. A life-altering moment that forced him to break the cycle, take ownership, and begin his mission to help others avoid the path he nearly followed.
 
(00:17:46) – Chapter 3 | Prevention Over Crisis Intervention
Jayden explains why reactive systems are failing young people and how creating safe spaces and consistent role models is the true key to long-term impact.
 
(00:28:45) – Chapter 4 | Gnarly Neighbours: From 6 Boards to 9,000 Kids
He tells the full story of how he bootstrapped Gnarly Neighbours—starting with six skateboards and a local park—into a national youth movement transforming communities across Australia.
 
(00:44:30) - Quick Fire Questions
 
(00:49:29) - Outro
 
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#podcast #mentalhealth #inspirationalstory 

Glen Richards is the trailblazing vet-turned-entrepreneur behind Greencross, the company he scaled into a $1 billion pet care empire. Known to many as a Shark Tank investor, Glen’s business journey is anything but typical.
 
From growing up on a sheep and cattle station in rural Queensland, Glen learned resilience the hard way, whether it was falling off a horse and walking home, or cold-calling to buy his first vet practice with just $5,000 in the bank. That moment led to a billion-dollar legacy, all sparked by a handshake deal and a Trans-Siberian train ride that birthed the Greencross business plan.
 
In this episode, you’ll learn what it actually takes to build a company from the bottom up, and how having a clear cadence of getting sh*t done can scale any business. Whether you’re a startup founder or a seasoned executive, Glen’s brutally honest take on leadership, risk, mindset, and reinvention will leave you inspired to act.
 
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Dr Glen’s Quick Fire Answers
 
What does success mean to you?
"To say I lived an intentional, impactful, and full life."
 
What does happiness mean to you?
"Having time."
 
What’s your normal morning routine these days?
“I’m in that luxurious part of life where I work on my terms. Mornings are for exercise, gym or running, then hot and cold therapy. I get my dopamine hit, then I start working on projects or reading.”
 
What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see?
"There are so many smarter people out there, find them and listen to them."
 
Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show?
"Janine Allis."
 
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Chapters
 
(00:00:00) - Teaser
 
(00:00:56) – Chapter 1 | Glen's Upbringing
From the Queensland outback to boarding school: Glen’s resilient upbringing and mindset.
 
(00:11:55) – Chapter 2 | Becoming a Vet
Why Glen chose veterinary science and how business was always in the background.
 
(00:22:56) – Chapter 3 | Building Greencross
The $5,000 bank account, a 10-minute phone call, and the birth of a billion-dollar vision.
 
(00:36:38) – Chapter 4 | Creating Petbarn
From spontaneous street pitches to $55,000 opening days, how Glen expanded into retail.
 
(00:44:42) – Chapter 5 | Working In vs On the Business
The honeymoon that changed everything: shifting from operator to system builder.
 
(00:56:39) – Chapter 6 | Rockefeller Habits & Scaling Fast
How Vern Harnish’s framework transformed Glen’s leadership and company structure.
 
(00:59:56) – Chapter 7 | Leaving Greencross
Why Glen stepped away, and the hard lessons from merging retail with veterinary services.
 
(01:05:51) – Chapter 8 | Shark Tank & What Came Next
From saying no over red wine to becoming one of Australia’s favourite TV investors.
 
(01:15:52) - Quick Fire Questions
 
(01:21:16) - Outro
 
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#podcast #sharktank #vet 

Matina Jewell is a decorated UN Peacekeeper and trailblazing Army Commander who went from searching for the perfect job to being caught unarmed in the middle of an active warzone.
At just 23, she was commanding troops on Australia’s largest navy ship. But her career took a harrowing turn when her final deployment as a peacekeeper with the United Nations placed her between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, facing 36 days of brutal warfare with no weapon, no protection, and unimaginable loss.
This episode explores leadership under fire, the power of resilience, and why adaptability isn’t optional - it’s everything. From battlefield to boardroom, Matina shares raw, powerful lessons that will make you rethink what you’re capable of. “That was then. This is now.” is more than a mindset, it’s a lifeline.
Get in touch with Matina - https://matinajewell.com
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Matina’s Quick Fire Answers
What does success mean to you?
Positive impact.
What does happiness mean to you?
Freedom.
What’s your normal morning routine these days?
A few mindful breaths in the morning, get the kids to school, and time for physical activity, often walking on the beach.
What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see?
“Choose the lens that you see the world through.”
Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show?
Nick Dempsey - podcast host with an inspiring story of overcoming injury at a young age.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) - Introduction
(00:00:49) – Chapter 1 | From Keynote to Chaos
Matina shares how resilience is forged in the fire of real adversity, not theory, introducing her military training, leadership mindset, and her mantra: “That was then. This is now.”
(00:10:16) – Chapter 2 | From Byron Bay to Battlefield
A 17-year-old country girl reverse-engineers her dream job and enters the Army. By 23, she’s commanding troops on Australia’s largest warship, rewriting what leadership looks like.
(00:21:09) – Chapter 3 | Facing Fear at 60 Feet
Martina recounts being ordered to fast-rope from helicopters, terrified of heights, untrained, and leading from the front. A gripping example of courage over comfort.
(00:27:56) – Chapter 4 | UN Peacekeeper Caught in a Warzone
Meant to be a peaceful reward for years of service, Matina’s UN mission turns into a nightmare. Unarmed and under fire, she leads through 36 days of brutal war between Hezbollah and Israel.
(01:00:24) – Chapter 5 | Life After War: Recovery, Recognition & Purpose
From spinal injury and survivor’s guilt to advocacy and keynote stages, Matina opens up about the long road back and the fight for recognition, healing, and impact beyond uniform.
(01:14:55) - Quick Fire Questions
(01:17:13) - Outro
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#podcast #war #unitednations

Ever felt like you were doing everything “right” with money, but still feeling anxious, or stuck?
 
Gemma Mitchell, financial advisor turned author of The Money Reset, opens up about her financial rock bottom, toxic money habits disguised as discipline, and the moment divorce forced her to completely rewire how she thought about success and security.
 
We dive deep into money mindset, emotional triggers, practical strategies, and how to actually rebuild your financial future - your way. Whether you’re post-divorce, burnt out, or just feeling lost financially, this episode is your sign to hit reset.
 
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Chapters
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(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:48) - Chapter 1 | Gemma’s Story
(00:14:24) - Chapter 2 | The Writing of “The Money Reset”
(00:31:15) - Chapter 3 | What is Step 1 to Financial Stability?
(00:35:58) - Chapter 4 | Budgeting
(00:47:26) - Chapter 5 | Creating Personal Financial Systems
(00:50:42) - Quick Fire Questions
(00:52:53) - Outro
 
🔎 RELEVANT HASHTAGS:
#podcast #money #finance

What if your body gave out before your will did? Would you finally change your life?
 
Stacey and Trent hit rock bottom, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. From hormone crashes and chronic burnout to broken marriages and identity loss, they each faced a moment of truth. But instead of staying stuck, they pivoted, healed, and found each other.
 
In this powerful episode, they open up about:
- Taking radical responsibility for your life
- Why most people wait too long to change
- How to thrive through discomfort
- The importance of self-awareness and intentional living
 
Whether you’re feeling stuck, tired, or ready to grow, their journey will leave you inspired, and armed with the mindset tools to do hard things and come out stronger.
 
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Chapters
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(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:45) - Chapter 1 | Stacey & Trent’s Stories
(00:19:43) - Chapter 2 | Radical Awareness
(00:29:26) - Chapter 3 | Practical Tips to Become More Aware
(00:41:25) - Quick Fire Questions
(00:44:54) - Outro
 
🔎 RELEVANT HASHTAGS:
#podcast #awareness #growth

Ever felt like juggling it all might break you?
 
In this episode of the Success x Happiness podcast, Dr. Kellie Pritchard-Peschek shares her deeply personal story of burnout, recovery, and redefinition. From Olympic sports to the boardroom, Kellie thought she was living her dream, until it all came crashing down. Now she’s helping high-performing leaders build sustainable success without sacrificing their health, happiness, or humanity.
 
We chat about;
What burnout really looks like (and how to spot it early)
The identity trap of high-achievers
Sustainable strategies for long-term performance
Vulnerability, leadership, and redefining worth
 
Whether you’re chasing goals or leading others, this is a must-watch for anyone serious about thriving, not just surviving.
 
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Chapters
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(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:00:43) - Chapter 1 | Kellie’s Story
(00:20:53) - Chapter 2 | Forming Identity within High Performance
(00:34:33) - Chapter 3 | Quiet Quitting
(00:51:06) - Quick Fire Questions
(00:53:44) - Outro
 
🔎 RELEVANT HASHTAGS:
#podcast #burnout #highperformance