BLXCK INK Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Kai — a bold, fearless creative who has made waves in hairdressing, fashion, and self-expression at just 21. We dive deep into his journey from facing bullying and violence in high school, to finding empowerment in the hair industry, to becoming unapologetically himself in front of the world. Kai opens up about resilience, authenticity, and using difference as a strength. We also talk business, content creation, and what it takes to stand out in Bunbury and beyond.

This one’s full of laughs, raw honesty, and some very real lessons about growth, conf...

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From sticky nightclub floors and festival euphoria to building dream homes and chasing family goals. Deon has lived both ends of the lifestyle spectrum. In this episode, we dive into the wild nights of Bunbury’s golden-era party scene, the “boys being boys” antics that somehow didn’t kill anyone, and how those years shaped his drive in business today.

Deon shares what it’s like to walk away from the nightlife when you’re still good at it, the conscious choice to build a family life, and why putting goals in writing has turbocharged his success.

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In this marathon 3.5-hour conversation, I sit down with designer, creative, and former Club Good co-host Scott Mellor for a deep dive into the realities of creative life, personal growth, and everything in between. We talk openly about the evolution of our views on work, relationships, and self-worth, the addictive pull of projects, and what happens when the fire that once drove you starts to fade.
Scott unpacks his time in music, the highs of the SoundCloud boom, and the decision to walk away when it stopped feeling right. We get into mental health, cycles of motivation, and...

You dont get much more unique than Brandon Willington. Founder of Where U?, the digital agency behind some of the sharpest ad strategies in the game, Brandon has built a reputation on results — and built an empire by saying no to the wrong clients.

In this episode, we sit down in his office on Adelaide Terrace for a wide-ranging conversation about business, behaviour, and the brutal truths most people aren’t ready to hear. From filtering tyre kickers with his now-famous "Red Flag Test" to quitting alcohol and reengineering his environment for high performance, Brandon doesn’t just t...

In this episode, I sit down with Shire President of Dardanup: Tyrrell Gardiner.. He's a cattle farmer and proud fourth-generation councillor. We unpack the realities of local government, the identity of regional WA, and the emotional weight of community leadership. From the evolving urban sprawl of Eaton and Millbridge to the ambitious future city of Wanju, Tyrrell brings grounded insight on what it really means to shape a growing region. We dig into council dynamics, generational perspective, infrastructure, sport, and the hot topic of council amalgamations.

👤 About Tyrrell Gardiner

Tyrrell Gardiner is the current Shire Pre...

Meet Stephen Tate – the man behind some of Australia’s biggest TV shows.
From launching Australian Idol to producing Survivor and I'm a Celebrity, Stephen’s fingerprints are all over Aussie television history. In this raw, funny, and eye-opening conversation, we talk about his 40-year media career, wild behind-the-scenes moments, the art of casting, and why he's more creatively free now than ever.

This one’s a masterclass in storytelling, production, and pushing creative boundaries.

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His early days in WA and a wild first job in radio
Starting in London TV w...

No guest, no script — just me, sitting down to talk about where I’ve been, what I’ve built, and why I do what I do.

From running out of cash in a caravan to figuring out how to print shirts from home… this episode is about the real behind-the-scenes of growing a business when you’ve got no plan, just grit and curiosity. I talk about narrowing my scope, learning how to say no, and why being good at what you do — even if it’s not your passion — can still lead to a life you love.

I al...

Recorded live during NAIDOC Week Light Projection at Tech Village Bunbury, this episode is a powerful celebration of Aboriginal storytelling, identity, and resilience. Jake sits down with Troy Bennell, renowned Nyoongar artist and cultural educator, and Rhonda Norman, a newly emerging artist and longtime public servant turned creative. Together, they explore deep truths about country, stolen generations, cultural tourism, traditional law, art, and the strength of community. 

👉 A must-hear for anyone wanting to better understand local Indigenous culture through the voices of those who live it.

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In this episode of the BLXCK INK Podcast, Jake sits down with Jordy — long-time mate and owner of a respected medical clinic in Bunbury — for a real conversation about business, belief, and the kind of legacy worth building.

This one goes deep on mentorship, ego-free decision-making, and how shared values can shape a better future — not just for yourself, but for your hometown. The two reflect on what it means to grow in public, support others without agenda, and give a damn about the place you live in.

From clinic life to community vision, Jordy and Ja...

From AM crackle to podcast clarity — this one’s a ride. Cliff Reeve joins Jake for a brutally honest, hilarious, and heartfelt yarn that pulls back the curtain on nearly 50 years in WA radio. From teenage dreams in Bridgetown to a national award-winning career at Triple M and RadioWest, Cliff drops wisdom, wit, and the kind of stories you only get when someone stops giving a damn about corporate scripts.

We talk fatherhood, burnout, grief, growing up in the 70s, authority issues, grammar nerd rage, imposter syndrome, and why confidence sometimes looks like slippers and a mandarin at t...

Niomi Hurley — founder of Get Up and Grow Consulting — joins Jake for a powerful conversation about identity, healing, and what it really takes to live in alignment.

With a background in corporate leadership, psychology, and hypnotherapy, Niomi brings a unique blend of spiritual depth and practical experience to the table. This episode unpacks the messy middle of self-development — from navigating burnout and belief systems, to rediscovering purpose, trusting intuition, and shedding the masks we wear to fit in.

Together, Niomi and Jake talk openly about energy healing, subconscious patterns, gender bias in leadership, and how our bo...

Mayor Jaysen Miguel returns to the BLXCK INK podcast for a second round, two years after being my second-ever guest. Since that first yarn, Jaysen’s journey as Bunbury’s mayor has unfolded through community challenges, big wins, and a constant drive to build a thriving regional city. We talk leadership, legacy, lessons learned, and how far we’ve both come — 50 guests and thousands of conversations later.

Whether you live in Bunbury, lead your own business, or just love raw, honest chats about growth — this one’s for you.

This episode is pure gold from start to finish. Gage Edgecombe returns for a classic long-form yarn — and it’s everything you’d expect and more. We talk about growing up, running goals, car disasters, quitting weed, and the subtle art of buying $50 dice for your mates (and never keeping one yourself).

There’s big laughs, proper real talk about self-discipline, becoming a parent, and the tight-knit community that forms around shared growth. A mix of wild memories, running banter, raw honesty, and reflective insights that make this one a must-listen.

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In this raw and reflective episode, I sit down with an old mate and former trucking mentor to unpack everything from learning to drive road trains to life-changing accidents, parenting with purpose, and leaving the shift work grind behind. From diesel spills to dad life, this one’s packed with laughs, insights, and plenty of real talk about growth, responsibility, and finding meaning in the chaos.

Guest: Richie — 20+ years in Australian transport, father of six, team leader, mentor, and part of the BlXCK INK story from day one.

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In todays episode of the BLXCK INK Podcast, I sit down with Ash to talk business, parenthood, identity, and everything in between. No script and zero fluff, we dive into how parenting twins shaped Ash's mindset, why niching into trade businesses changed her game, and the power of honest conversation in a digital world. Expect laughs, reflections, and some surprisingly deep chats about nature vs nurture, business clarity, and becoming a better human.

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In this episode, we dive into a raw and meaningful conversation about storytelling, leadership, purpose, and the beauty of everyday life. Author Brendan shares the heart behind his book of short stories—each grounded in the unpredictability of life and the human experience. We explore themes like creating with intention, the privilege of adversity, and the power of conversation in a screen-saturated world. From wheelies to politics, gratitude to growing moss—this one’s a deep but grounded chat that’ll leave you thinking.

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On todays podcast we have Troy Bottegal joining us to discuss his current project - getting Bunbury a new artificial reef. He tells us about the surfing, fishing and diving benefits of such a project. We also discuss life, parenthood and enjoy a jolly laugh here and there

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Rhys Crawford joins me on the pod today. We talk about friendships, the role football has played in his life as a vehicle for growth, life without his dad who passed away when Rhys was just four years old and importance of being vulnerable as a man.  

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Really enjoyed having a chat with Ryan about his life as an Olympian, Commonwealth Games medalist and small business with his lovely wife Hilary. 

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Liberal candidate for the Forrest seat in the upcoming federal election - Ben Small joined me for an interesting chat on the pod!

Check out Ben Small 
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Stratham local and independent candidate for the Forrest seat in the upcoming federal election - Sue Chapman took some time to sit down and have a chat with me. 

We talked about her time as a urologist and a surgeon, her opinion on hot topics such as offshore windmills, the homing crisis, the woke agenda and more localised things such as the Withers Library.  

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What a conversation..I really enjoyed the opportunity to sit down and discuss such a moving topic for me at the moment. Thank you Mark for your time and wisdom. 

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I finally got a chance to sit down with Bonnie from The Bleach Club! We had a great chat about her journey so far in business. Such a great chat covering heaps of ground. Hope you enjoy

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An awesome conversation with Autumn Attard - a local Bunbury business owner, mum and all round great person. We delve into Autumn's story about diet, life choices and becoming a mother. Enjoy

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Check out JRE with Gary Becka here
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A long awaited conversation with my good friend Jack Manoni. Jack has recently started his own business - Koombana Financial and also recently married to his lovely wife Olivia. We enjoyed over two hours of chats and laughs. Hope you enjoy!

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Merry Christmas lovely people. Gage and I have sat down to share a few ideas about life, presents and the eternal struggle of what to get your missus at Christmas. Enjoy the yarns and drop a comment. 

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A long awaited podcast with the brilliant Dave from Owy's Garden. We had a great conversation covering a heap of interesting topics. We spoke about Dave's journey into small business and how its helped shaped him. I also chuck in a few wild rants about love, life and aliens. Enjoy

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Today I sat down with Ben Carroll from Velflex Imports - an industry leader and pioneer in the Australian digital printing industry. We covered a heap of interesting topics and could have kept talking for hours! 

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Back again, Jason Shipway of Enhanced Cleaning joins the podcast to tell us all about his recent winning of Viva's cleaning competition "VIVA's Master of Spills" that landed him on television shows such as: The Project, The Today Show, 9 News, 7 News and ABC. 

Jason has awesome channels on social media that showcase his many skills in the cleaning field that have accrued him quiet a generous audience. Jump on his pages and have a look for yourself. 

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Ladies and gentleman, todays guest is not only a great friend but a mentor in business and life. This podcast was a long time coming, a brilliant conversation and I hope the first of many. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did

Check out Mode Healthcare 
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Gage is back ladies and gentleman. Today we tackle the hard hitting topics and leave no stone unturned. Leave a comment, rate and review the show. Show some love would ya!

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Im joined today by Riz (Larissa) on the podcast so we can talk about our new exciting news! We do a complete tell-all from meeting each other right up until the moment we became engaged. 

I really enjoyed this podcast. I've been looking forward to having Riz on the pod and I'm glad we finally got he chance! Let me know your thoughts in the comments! 

In this episode, I’m joined by Ash from The Climb Collaborative for a fun discussion about the challenges small businesses face, striking a healthy work-life balance, and the realities of being a parent and entrepreneur. As a 30-year-old mother of twin three-year-olds, Ash shares her unique insights into managing a business while nurturing a family. Our conversation is filled with relatable experiences (for other small business owners) and practical advice, perfect for anyone navigating the complex world of entrepreneurship and family life. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!

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