How Did I Get Here?

This podcast is presented in partnership with Samsung Solve for Tomorrow.You might not know this, but Tasmania is the roadkill capital of the world.That’s a fact that has stuck with nature lover and engineering student Meg Phillips her whole life.So when she came across the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Competition, she formulated a ground-breaking idea to help prevent roadkill on Tasmanian roads.Her idea involved using radio signals and sensors to essentially warn animals of oncoming vehicles and help save their lives.But don’t just take it from us – Meg joins us this week on How Did I Get Here? to chat about her experience building the idea and how her early life led her to inspiration.

This podcast discusses mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of support, call Lifeline on 131 114 or Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800.Kendall Whyte is the founder and CEO of Blue Tree Project, and was named Western Australia's Young Australian of the Year in 2022.If you’ve seen any blue trees out in the wild, Kendall Whyte is the genius behind them. She started the Blue Tree Project to spark conversations surrounding mental health. The Blue Tree Project was born after the loss of her brother Jayden, who took his own life in 2018.Kendall joins us to chat about the Blue Tree Project and how her title of Young Australian of the Year has impacted her work.

Since signing up at eight years old, Girl Guides has been a fixture of Laura Ives Hicks' life.She's now a young adult and continues to gain skills, make connections and have fun as an Olave Program member, Assistant Chief Commissioner - Young Women at Girl Guides Australia and as a Unit Leader.Laura joined us on How Did I Get Here to chat about the role the organisation played in her formative years.

Thomas Thistlethwaite always wanted to be an animator - but he never expected to work on something this big. Thomas has just finished up as an animator on one of the most hotly-anticipated movies of the year, Spider-Man, Across the Spider-Verse.

On How Did I Get Here?, we've had some pretty incredible guests - their credentials include AFL Premierships, interviews with Obama, hit novels, award winners and so much more. With careers week upon us and having just notched our 25th episode in Molly Rocket, we decided to look back on some of our fav career stories. SEGMENTS00:00 Introduction00:36 Kate Chaney's first job01:39 Will Schofield's first (and only) job03:01 Samantha Jackson's first job05:02 SLUMBERJACK's first job and first gig05:59 Matt Pavlich's first job06:30 Stella Jinman's first job07:24 Seva Mozhaev's early aspirations08:00 Will Schofield's first AFL Game08:40 Holly Ransom's first job09:10 Zac Williams' first international tour10:43 Brooke Dunnell's first 'job' and first published piece12:16 Nick Hobson's Scorchers Debut14:03 Matt Pavlich's AFL Debut

Fresh off a stellar performance at Groovin the Moo and their debut EP, 'Syrup', Ben and Joe from Molly Rocket joined us on How Did I Get Here? to chat their rise and their upcoming tour. From supporting Spiderbait to how their band name came to them in a dream, these guys have got some stories to tell. 

Romcom-inspired music videos with a twist, songs about Harry Styles and reflections on the WA Music Scene - EDIE's got some things to chat about. In this week's episode of How Did I Get Here?, we're joined by EDIE, a Perth-based singer-songwriter with big things on the horizon. 

After growing up gay and managing mental health in a regional West Australian town, Holden's drawn on his experiences to pen two incredible young adult novels, Invisible Boys and The Brink. This week, Holden's our guest om How Did I Get Here?