WHAT I'VE LEARNT
Rock legend Keith Urban, the iconic KD Lang, and the unforgettable Lionel Richie are just some of the names Deborah interviewed in the Melbourne Age column called, 'What I've Learnt.'Everyone has a story to tell, and a lesson to learn. What I’ve Learnt is a Podcast from journalist Deborah Blashki- Marks. "What I've Learnt' is a unique platform for International and national talent to delve deep into their own challenges, successes, failures, and life lessons. As a journalist of over 30 years, Deborah has been lucky enough to interview some of the most influential people from around the world - actors, musicians, designers, doctors, business professionals and writers. Now, introducing ‘What I’ve Learnt’ the podcast. This season on ‘What I’ve Learnt,’ Deborah catches up with:Sigrid Thornton - ActorDeb Lee Furness - ActorDeborah Conway - Singer/ SongwriterAlyce Platt - ActorLior - Singer/ SongwriterSusan Barton - Lighthouse FoundationKatie Noonan - Singer/ SongwriterJoanna Murray Smith - PlaywrightAnd many more… Follow: @what.ive.learnt on InstagramWhat I've Learnt on FacebookCREDITS:Host and Executive Producer:Deborah Blashki Marks (mindfilmandpublishing.com)Audio and Video Production:Luke Evans(Luke.j.evans3@gmail.com)Artwork: Rebecca Bana PhotographyOriginal Music:Jonah OrbachVoice Production:Matia MarksDesign:Annika Lad(annika.lad01@gmail.com)
Episodes
184 episodes
Beyond Words - Russ & Pendar (Rickshaw Run Himalaya)
We're thrilled to launch the Rickshaw Run Himalaya & World Literacy Foundation campaign an epic fundraising journey where daring adventurers will race across India to raise critical funds for children's literacy.2,800 km. ...
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Season 6
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Episode 28
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35:11
What I've Learnt - Kayte Nunn
The Palazzo, the new book from bestselling author Kayte Nunn. It’s a thrilling destination murder mystery for fans of Lucy Foley and The White Lotus and film & TV rights are in development for adaptation through an international production ...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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28:04
What I've Learnt - Sarah Rosenberg
Stigma, suspicion and a lack of support. That’s the view on why only 10% of sexual assaults are reported in Australia. As a result, sexual assault victims are grossly under-represented and do not receive the social or judicial validation that t...
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Season 6
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Episode 26
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46:42
What I've Learnt - Wendy Sachs
Wendy Sachs Director It’s a timely and tragic day to feature the Director of the October 8 film with the devastating murder of two young innocents Last night, a couple was shot and kille...
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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40:48
What I've Learnt - Kat Stewart
Kat StewartActor Kat Stewart has built a reputation as one of Australia’s most outstanding actors. Renowned for her exceptional performances across a diverse range of unforgettable characters on both stage and scre...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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34:18
What I've Learnt - Sherele Moody
At 3am on Sunday 23 March, police were notified of the disappearance of a 19-year-old woman last seen in Erina on the NSW Central Coast.The next day in the afternoon, police found the body of Audrey Griffin in a creek in Erina.At ...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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35:31
What I've Learnt - Greg 'Diesel' Williams
As the much loved footy Season looms with the excitement of packed stadiums team scarves and hot meat pies it’s the players the teams that thrill us the most !So we’re excited to welcome a major footy legend to the Pod winning countl...
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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35:56
What I've Learnt - David Southwick MP
David Southwick is the Member for Caulfield in Victoria. David has held several Parliamentary Positions.In April 2013, David was appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary for Police and Emergency Services. In December 2014, David was ...
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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34:22
What I've Learnt - Maggie Zhou
Maggie Zhou is a Melbourne-based writer, editor, slow fashion advocate and the co-host of the Culture Club podcast. She's written for publications such as The Guardian, ABC, The Age, Frankie, The Big Issue, ELLE, Harper's Bazaar and...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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34:03
Beyond Words - Greg Zaralides
World Literacy Summit 2025 Over 150 Sessions with over 200 speakers from 80 different countries.This year's conference will take place from April 7-9th at Oxford University.Monday’s program will be held in the Sheldonian T...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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33:06
What I've Learnt - Dr. Alison Thompson OAM (2025)
Third Wave Volunteers are now in full deployment, with volunteer firefighters in Los Angeles battling the fires and our local volunteers doing what they can to assist. This will all unfold over the following months.Third Wave Volunteers...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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32:56
What I've Learnt - Ella Ward
Author Ella Ward What does the world feel like when it’s ending for you, and no one else? What does life feel like when you are running away from it? This is a story that begins in a way you expect and ends very far from ...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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27:29
What I've Learnt - Maggie Alderson
Maggie Alderson is the author of ten novels and four collections of her columns fromGood Weekendmagazine. Her children’s book Evangeline, the Wish Keeper’s Helper was shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary Award. Before becoming a full-t...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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35:32
Beyond Words - Andrew Kay
Andy Kay In his role as CEO of the World Literacy Foundation, Andy spearheads a powerful literacy organisation - he has the wonderful opportunity to meet likeminded amazing people and organizations around the world.
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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30:16
What I've Learnt - Collette Dinningan
Collette Dinnigan 🌺Her style is one of simple yet sophisticatedbeauty. Bellissima: An Australian–ItalianAffair takes you into Collette’s world ofbeauty – interiors, gardens, food, friends,
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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41:25
What I've Learnt - Lisa Messenger & Sarah Megginson
THE POWER OF TWOLISA MESSENGER & SARAH MEGGINSONA life-changing story of friendship, surrogacy and true connectionFourteen years of friendship. Eight years of ‘trying’. Eighteen rounds of IVF
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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53:32
What I've Learnt - Janice Breen-Burns (2024)
Janice BREEN Burns Janice Breen Burns is a highly respected fashion journalist, editor and features writer of more than 30 years experience in metro daily newspapers and more recently, digital media. <...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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27:00
What I've Learnt - Nikki Gemmell (Wing)
Nikki Gemmell An explosive, contemporary literary thriller from international bestselling author Nikki Gemmell -Wing is Lord of the Flies meets Picnic at Hanging Rock meets Promising Young Woman.S...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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38:42
What I've Learnt - Ben Shewry
Ben Shewry Chef Ben Shewry strives for truth in life and perfection in his new memoir, Uses for Obsession. This year marks 19 years for Ben Shewry’s Ripponlea fine-diner Attica, a restaurant whose legacy was b...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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36:50
What I've Learnt - Anthony Koutoufides
Anthony “Kouta” Koutoufides is a former award winning AFL player and a Carlton Football Club legend, playing over 270 games for the club. Anthony was often referred to as the ‘Prototype of the Modern Footballer’ as he was notably athletic and v...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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34:22
What I've Learnt - Michael Klim
Michael Klim is an entrepreneur and head of the Klim Foundation best known for being and awesome guitar strumming and pumping Olympic swimming gold medallist. In July 2022, Klim revealed that he had been diagnosed with th...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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46:23
What I've Learnt - Eylon Levy
It takes courage to stand up and that is what Eylon Levy has done since Oct 7As the cultural wars rage across media platforms he has used his skills intelligence and even humour to tell the world about the siege that has engul...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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38:46
Beyond Words - Molly Ness
Molly Ness is a former classroom teacher, a reading researcher, and a teacher educator. She earned a doctorate in reading education at the University of Virginia, and spent 16 years as an associate professor at Fordham University in New York Ci...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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34:41
What I've Learnt - Simone O'Brien
Simone O’Brien is a domestic violence survivor, speaker, strong advocate for women against violence, and mother of three beautiful children.Her journey started in 2012 when she suffered a horrific attack at the hands of a perpetrator wh...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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37:25
What I've Learnt - Mia Findlay
Mia Findlay, Founder and Principal Coach | AustraliaMia is deeply passionate about helping others reach the same freedom she now enjoys without her eating disorder. She has worked in the eating disorder advocacy field for nine years and ...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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51:06
