WHAT I'VE LEARNT

Oct 26 2024 167 ep. 38 mins

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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([email protected])Artwork: Rebecca Bana PhotographyOriginal Music:Jonah OrbachVoice Production:Matia MarksDesign:Annika Lad([email protected])

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