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Sparking Regional Joy
Sparking Regional Joy, a podcast inspired by the pages of DOWNTOWN Magazine. Editor-in-Chief and Host Anna Davis explores the incredible people, places and businesses featured in the magazine, bringing their stories to life. Candid conversations and inspiring stories with opinion makers, influencers and people who are breaking barriers and leaving their mark in regional Australia.
Episodes
23 episodes
Meet Jessica Hickman - SPEAKER | EDUCATOR | AUTHOR
In today’s episode, we dive deep into the transformative journey of Jessica Hickman, a remarkable force in the realm of workplace culture and business success. Jessica, who now calls Orange home, originally hails from Wales and has spent the pa...
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Meet Kylie Duncan from CosMedic Collective
In this episode, joining me to spark regional joy is another inspiring woman, Kylie Duncan, the visionary owner of The CosMedic Collective. Kylie, a Sydney native turned Orange local, noticed a gap in the medical cosmetic industry upon her move...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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51:39
A Return and Renewal
In the latest episode of Sparking Regional Joy, host Anna Davis offers an inspiring return, sharing a deeply personal narrative that underscores the resilience of regional Australia. After an unexpected hiatus, Anna reveals her recent ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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10:54
Meet Australian Country Music Sensation, Max Jackson
Joining me today to Spark Regional Joy, is Max Jackson, a luminary in the Australian and international Country Music scene. From the cozy town of Coonamble, NSW, to the grand stages of major Country Music festivals, Max's journey is a heartwarm...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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53:33
Meet Mel Watson, Founder of 'What Mellie Did Next' & 'The Zest Collective'
In this episode of @sparkingregionaljoy we introduce Mel Watson, the trailblazing Founder of 'What Mellie Did Next' and 'The Zest Collective'. Infusing her businesses with intelligence, kindness, and a collaborative spirit, Mel stands out as a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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45:57
Meet Tash Davis from Pebbly Path Rocky Road
In today's episode of 'Sparking Regional Joy', we are thrilled to introduce Tash Davis, Pebbly Path Rocky Road's passionate and empathetic founder. Tash's journey from nursing through the stress of COVID-19 while pregnant to launching her own b...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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49:48
Meet Laura Cush from Full Package Marketing
This week’s guest joining me to spark regional joy is another inspiring woman from this year's Women In Business Edition and the heart and soul behind Full Package Marketing, Laura Cush. As the owner and lifeblood of this dynamic boutique marke...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:07:57
Meet Jacqui Powell, Owner of Partner Now Property Tamworth
In this very special episode of Sparking Regional Joy, we're thrilled to be introducing you to our new Premium Sponsor, Partner Now Property Tamworth and their vivacious and visionary owner, Jacqui Powell. Redefining the real estate lands...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:03:36
Meet Haley Jean Makeup Artist
Joining us on Sparking Regional Joy this week is the effervescent Haley Jean, the genius behind Haley Jean Makeup Artist. Based in Orange, NSW, Haley is a master at her craft, turning every face into a canvas that tells a story of beauty, confi...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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42:02
Meet Emma Baker, Owner of Mudgee's Good Day Lifestyle Co.
Joining me to spark regional joy is passionate, creative, and determined—none other than Emma Baker, the co-founder and heart behind Good Day Lifestyle Co. From the bustling fashion scenes in Australia and beyond to her current, cozy home in Mu...
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50:42
Meet Kristen Nock Owner of The Byng Street Hotel
Introducing this week’s special guest on @sparkingregionaljoy Kristen Nock, the visionary owner of the award-winning @byngstreet_...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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45:42
Meet Sarah Steele from Green Patina Home
Joining me on this week's episode of @sparkingregionaljoy is Sarah Steele, the visionary owner and founder of Green Patina Home. With the heart and soul of a genuine creative, Sarah h...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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59:47
Hack You Own PR with Odette Barry
In this week's episode of @sparkingregional, Host Anna Davis interviews another tenacious and inspirational woman from our current issue of
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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53:37
Meet Danica Bunch - Owner & Founder Of DanicaB PR Collective
Today's special guest joining me to Spark Regional Joy is Danica Bunch, owner and founder of DanicaB PR Collective. Loyal, curious and creative, Danica started her own PR business purely by seeing the PR Agency Model through a differen...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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52:22
Meet Suzanne Hoyne - Renowned Business Coach & Mentor
Today’s special guest joining me to spark regional joy is the renowned business coach and mentor Suzanne Hoyne. Passionate and insightful with a warm-hearted demeanour, Suzanne empowers product-based entrepreneurs to build thriving businesses. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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57:52
Meet Peita Mages from The Clever Cookie Academy
In this week's episode of Sparking Regional Joy, Host Anna Davis chats with Peita Mages, owner and founder of The Clever Cookie Academy, a group of rockstar individuals who are bringing the love back into learning.Peita started ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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59:30
Meet Georgie Abay from The Grace Tales
In this week's episode of Sparking Regional Joy, Host Anna Davis chats with Georgie Abay, owner and founder of The Grace Tales.The Australian-based editor, author and entrepreneur founded her own media company, The Grace Tales (a beautif...
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46:24
Bringing Back Joy
Sparking Regional Joy is back! We know it’s been a minute, but we’re thrilled to start bringing back your weekly dose of regional joy. In this mini-episode, Host Anna Davis explains candidly (and unedited, so b...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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24:50
Meet Pip Brett from JUMBLED
Special guest Pip Brett, owner and founder of JUMBLED, joins us today to spark some regional joy. Since its beginnings in 2013, JUMBLED has grown to be known by every fun-loving, colour craving homewares junkie around; both in st...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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49:50
Meet Kylie Wilks Felt & Stone Design
In the next 150 episodes of Sparking Regional Joy, you’ll be hearing from each of the women featured in our upcoming 'Women in Business issue. In these episodes, you'll be hearing about their business, their life, and how they turned cris...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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44:20
The Female Survival Advantage
A follow-on from Episode 1, Anna Davis talks about how the annual 'Women in Business' issue of DOWNTOWN started and why she ended up on the front cover of her own magazine. She also shares the moment in life when she realsied what woma...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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31:28
A Fresh Look From The Wide Open Spaces
For ten years, the story of DOWNTOWN, has been the story of those living in regional NSW. When Anna Davis moved home from Sydney to Tamworth to spend time with her terminally ill father, she did not envision the path life would carve ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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