Fr Rob Galea is a Catholic priest, singer-songwriter, film-maker and author. I was super lucky to be joined by Fr Rob and my friend Ashley as a co-host to talk about Fr Rob's story. In this episode: Fr Rob grew up in Malta, a party island, and developed depression and anxiety as a teen. After hitting rock bottom, he joined a Christian youth group and later - the priesthood. We talk about prayer, misconceptions of the Catholic church and what Fr Rob's "elevator pitch" about Catholicism is....

Dan Stubbs has fought for the rights of vulnerable communities for his whole career. After developing a vision impairment as a teen, he went from tradie training to an economics degree. He's gone on to be a lawyer, CEO and now - Commissioner for Disability Workers. In this episode: Dan tells us about his career, which began with being unemployed straight out of uni. He now focuses on championing the rights of people with disabilities and suggests how we all can be part of it. We talk about...

When we recorded this episode, Daizy had just read a book about arranged marriages - so we decided to talk about it! SEGMENT 1: Daizy's Oh No moment included very nearly running late to an appointment with BMW (!) Kelly's Oh Yes moment involved a pleasant IKEA trip. SEGMENT 2: We answer Google's top questions on "do arranged marriages...?" Questions include: Do arranged marriages still exist? Do arranged marriages have love? Do arranged marriages last longer? You can find Daizy's...

Daizy has always wanted to make a positive impact on the world. But it wasn't until she volunteered with refugees in Thailand that she realised the power of entrepreneurship. After completing half of a law degree, she realised the power that entrepreneurial skills has in empowering people - especially those who are disadvantaged. **In this episode: **Daizy talks about growing up in Griffith NSW and the racism that she faced growing up. She tells us about how her independent nature led her...

Sam Kane tells us everything you need to know to fall in love with swimming pools again. Sam has been campaigning since he was 14 years old to keep his local pool open. Even today, he continues to make his pool the centre of his community with float races, Zumba classes and many volunteers. SEGMENT 1: Sam and Kelly talk about their Oh Yes and Oh No moment of the week. Sam's Oh Yes moment had him celebrating National Volunteers Day by giving out awards! Kelly's Oh No moment involved her...

Happy Monday ☀️ In this episode, Sam tells us about growing up in Bendigo and how he discovered a cause he felt extremely passionate about - saving his local pool. He faced a disappointing Council vote to close the pool after campaigning, but rallied the community to get a Yes vote weeks later. In this time of great social movements, Sam's story reminds us that change is possible. He is a Politics/Journalism student and offers his perspective on why engaging in politics is more important...

We're back with the funniest Aftershow episode yet! In this episode, Daniel and Kelly answer tough questions about the life of law students. We hope that this episode brings you some light, especially for those of you feeling particularly affected by the important social movements happening right now. SEGMENT 1: Daniel's Oh No moment involved everyone's worst nightmare - missing your train by 1 second after running faster than Usain Bolt to get to the platform. Kelly's Oh Yes moment...

Mondays are for mega ideas on positive social change ☀️ In this episode: Daniel is a 21 year old Law/International Relations student who has worked in asbestos litigation and Canadian drug policy research. We talk about his Greek heritage, reputation as a class clown and why Daniel thinks he developed a strong sense of justice from a young age. We also talk about why Daniel chose to study law and how the law can be used for big social change. To fast-forward to the segment on using the...

Happy Friday everyone! This week's Aftershow is a little bit special - Kelly acknowledges a mistake she made in failing to give an Acknowledgement of Country at the start of this podcast. We also livestreamed this recording into our Facebook group, so if you'd like to watch the video recording, join us there! In the livestream, Khayshie and Kelly had a more free-flowing conversation about understanding the rise of conspiracy theories and how to talk to those who believe in them with...

We build empathy by sharing untold stories of the ordinary person’s life in Australia. Find us at The Good Morning Podcast on all your favourite podcast apps! Hosted by Melbourne law student, Malaysian immigrant, latte enthusiast, Kelly Phan ☀️

Good morning ☀️ We've got such a goodie for you today! In this episode: Khayshie is the Victorian Youth Multicultural Commissioner, 2019 Law Student of the Year and sits on multiple boards for non-profits. She talks about growing up with racism and protective Sri Lankan parents. We also talk about advocacy and how to have conversations with people who oppose you. She explains the difference between equity and equality and why Australia seems to be confused about what they really...

Happy Friday! This week is all about the beautiful city of Perth - its history, charm and why it's better than Melbourne. SEGMENT 1: Brian had an Oh Yes moment through the simple act of giving a compliment. Kelly's Oh No moment involved peak hour rush and a negative Myki balance. SEGMENT 2: We answered Google's questions about "Why is Perth..." Results include: Why is Perth named Perth? Why is Perth located in Perth? Why is Perth better than Melbourne? We serve the public's hungry...

Start your week with a hero's story ☀️ Brian is the embodiment of heroic community service - a primary school teacher for 40 years and dedicated Lions Australia member 👏🏼 In this episode: Brian spent the first 7 years of his life in New Guinea, then moving to Manning WA for his formative years. He became a teacher and served many primary schools across WA. We reflect on the joys and pains of being a teacher, particularly in adapting to family violence situations and changing parental...

Our gift to you this Friday - a celebration of self-care and weddings ☀️ Geomar is an aspiring wedding planner and just got engaged, so wedding and self-care talk was a perfect topic. SEGMENT 1: Kelly and Geomar had the same Oh Yes moment involving relaxing self-care through binge-watching TV shows. We discuss the value of self-care as perfectionist chronic-hard-workers and how we've dealt with burnout. SEGMENT 2: We answered Google's questions about "Why do wedding..." Results include:...

Helloooo Monday ☀️ Geomar's story is about teenage rebellion, family love and chasing your dreams despite not getting your dream ATAR 👏🏼 In this episode: Geomar grew up in the 'ghetto' of Melbourne and tells us his childhood ragtag group of friends. He talks about balancing a love of school with a desire to rebel with friends. Then, despite not getting the ATAR for law school, he joined the corporate world and now works for The Pyjama Foundation to help children in out-of-home care. We talk...

Helloooooo Friday ☀️ SEGMENT 1: Wil's Oh No moment involved many failed attempts at buying toothbrushes. Kelly's Oh Yes moment involved preventing a potential pick-pocketing situation on a tram. SEGMENT 2: We answered Google's questions about "Why do youth..." and it was like opening Pandora's box. Results include: Why do youth join gangs? Why do youth congregate in public spaces? Why do youth offend? Wil and Kelly would like to remind you that our answers are sometimes dubious,...

GOOD MORNING ☀️ Wil Massara joins our podcast wave today - entrepreneur at the age of 11, founder of a company specialising in youth empowerment, hailing from the small town of Collie, Western Australia. In this episode: Wil grew up in regional WA and tells us about how his community's belief in him helped him found 2 companies before he turned 18. As a recent high school graduate, he shares his thoughts about the state of education today. Wil tells us about his adventures in...

GOOD MORNING ☀️ Hope you're looking for accounting banter and bad jokes today, because you WILL find this here! Note: This episode was recorded in November 2019, which is why Liv and Kelly still went to work and experienced physical interaction in this episode 😉 SEGMENT 1: Liv's Oh No moment this week involved kid's vomit, Kelly's Oh No moment involved one wine glass at work and many many cookies. SEGMENT 2: We answered Google's questions about "Why is accounting....?" and have SO many...

GOOD MORNING ☀️ Liv Dolezal - current Commerce student, bank director, older sister and volunteer in youth programs and Girl Guides! **In this episode: **Liv tells us how her immigrant parents (UK & Czechia) influenced her to be a competitive high-achiever. She talks about the awkwardness of her teenage years and how attending one youth camp brought her out of her shell. We chat about her role as an older sister to her brother and how she's taught him respect and empathy for the women...

Aftershow is a lighthearted way of getting to know this week's guest - Joud Ghassali. You've already heard her story on our last episode, but if you haven't - don't worry, you can still enjoy this! SEGMENT 1: Joud and Kelly share their Oh Yes or Oh No moment of the week to share something that they were proud of (or maybe not so proud of). Joud's Oh Yes moment was sharing her Quizlet with her class before an exam and singlehandedly saving all their butts (what a legend); Kelly's Oh No...

GOOD MORNING ☀️ Joud Ghassali - aspiring world-changer, current law student, Syrian-Australian and an all-round legend joins your host, Kelly, for our very first episode! In this episode: Joud tells us what growing up in Aleppo, Syria was like before she and her family moved to Melbourne in 2012. She talks about what settling in as an immigrant from an increasingly war-torn country is like, especially when you're entering high school and speak little English. We learn how she found her...

☀️ GOOD MORNING ☀️ I'm Kelly, host and creator of this pod and human that is verryyyy excited you are listening to this! In this trailer, I talk about the idea behind the pod - creating a space to share the stories of extraordinary ordinary people. We all need connection, whether we are in an emergency or not. Through this, I hope you feel inspired to sit down (maybe virtually!) with a friend or neighbour with cups of coffee and find out more about their stories too. All of these convos...