Built In The Bush
Built in the Bush is a heartfelt and inspiring podcast that celebrates resilience, adaptability, and success stories shaped by life in regional Australia. Hosted by Tanya Atkinson, the podcast explores the unique journeys of individuals who have built the careers and businesses of their dreams and how their experiences growing up in the bush prepared them for it.
Each episode dives deep into candid conversations with guests from diverse industries, uncovering their most successful failures and other challenges that were pivotal in redefining their paths. From tales of perseverance and career breakthroughs to reflections on family, mental health, and the importance of community, Built in the Bush offers listeners valuable insights and uplifting stories about finding purpose and thriving against the odds.
You don't have to have grown up in the bush, to be inspired by the authentic and personal stories from those that are living their dreams.
Episodes
18 episodes
S2: Ep3. James Hamilton, Cultivate Advisory: Built in Narromine, Fine Tuned in Sydney. Redesigning Succession Facilitation.
S2, E3 — James Hamilton | Cultivate AdvisoryIn this episode of Built in the Bush, Tanya sits down with James Hamilton, a farmer from Narromine in central New South Wales and the founder of Cultivate Advisory...
S2: Ep2. Ryan Baddock, RB Finance: Born in Adelaide, Built In Mildura. Redefining Success
Episode: Born in Adelaide. Built in Mildura.Welcome back to Built in the Bush.This is a conversation I’ve been genuinely looking forward to sharing.Today I’m joined by Ryan Baddock — someone I’ve worked alon...
Built In The Bush - Dr Kate Burke. From boots to suits and the mind mechanic.
In this episode of Built in the Bush, I sit down with Dr Kate Burke — independent farm consultant, PhD agronomist, and author of Succession: Future-proofing your family farm and Crops, People, Money & You.W...
From The Bush To Redefining Modern Masculinity with Lachlan Stuart | The Man That Can Project
Episode Summary: What does it really mean to be a man today—especially when you’re Built in the Bush?In this episode, I sit down with Lachlan Stuart, speaker, coach and founder of
Episode 14 - From the Bush to Planning With Purpose: The Story of Ben Law
🎙️ Ben Law – Slaying Dragons & Planning With Purpose from the BushWhat does growing up in rural Australia teach you about leadership, legacy, and planning with purpose?In this episode, host Tanya Atkinson sits down with...
From the Bush to the Corporate World to the United Nations - Allan Parker OAM's Journey and Insights
📍 Episode Description: In this episode of Built In The Bush, we welcome globally respected behavioural scientist, master negotiator, and communication strategist Allan Parker OAM, for an unmissable conversa...
Special Series - SWQ Floods Disaster 2025 - Geoff Pike, Thargomindah. Part Two
Tune in for part two, with Geoff Pike, to learn how things unfolded in the town of Thargomindah, during and after this devastating flood. Hard to believe that right now in Australia there is a township living in caravans and tents, hoping...
Special Series - SWQ Floods Disaster 2025 - Geoff Pike, Thargomindah. Part One
Tune in to listen to Geoff Pike - Ago Vires, Thargomindah. Hear how they prepared & adapted to a dynamic event that resulted in the biggest flood Thargomindah has every seen. Hear how an isolated community banded together and ha...
Special Series - SWQ Floods Disaster 2025 - 2nd Catch Up - Kris Jennings - Jennings Bulk Haulage
Tune in as we catch up with Kris Jennings to find all that's happened since last week, and find out where they're trucks and donations are heading to this week.
Special Series - Western QLD Disaster 2025 - John Warlters, CEO - Rural Aid
Hear from the CEO of Rural Aid, John Warlters about what their involvement is in this disaster. How it all began, how much they've raised, where they support best AND his response to some of the questions that have been made in the media....
Special Series - Western QLD Floods Disaster 2025 - Kris Jennings - Jennings Bulk Haulage
Special Series - Western QLD Floods Disaster 2025 with Louise Hoch
Imagine getting double your ANNUAL rainfall in a matter of 5-6 days. That's what happened in Quilpie. With annual rainfall of only 12 Inches, they received 24 (& more) in places.If you live in Brisbane, the annual rainfal...
Episode 6 - Mayor Ben Hall - Quilpie Flood Recovery: Supporting the Heart of Outback Australia
Episode Synopsis: In this heartfelt special edition of Built in the Bush, host Tanya returns to her hometown of Quilpie, a resilient rural community in Western Queensland, now grappling with the aftermath of unprecedented fl...
Episode 5 - From the Bush to the Big Leagues and Back: The Story of Keiron Lander
In this deeply moving and powerful episode, host Tanya Atkinson sits down with Keiron Lander—former professional rugby league player turned community leader and changemaker. From his energetic childhood in Quilpie to captaining the Ipswi...
Episode 4 - From the Bush to the Boardroom – Julia Spicer’s Journey
🎙️ Podcast: Built in the Bush🕒 Duration: 71 minutes👤 Host: Tanya Atkinson, Executive Coach & Growth Facilitator🎤 Guest: Julia Spicer, Regional Business Leader & Advocate🎧 Episode Summary:
Episode 3 - From Burnout to Building a Business – Jess Galvin’s Journey
In this episode of Built in the Bush, host Tanya Atkinson sits down with Jess Galvin, founder of JG Audit and Assurance, to discuss her bold leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship in rural Australia. Jess shares how her upbringin...
Episode 2 - From the Bush to the Big Stage: Glen Young’s Rodeo Journey and Life Lessons
In this inspiring episode of Built in the Bush, host Tanya Atkinson speaks with Glen Young, General Manager of PBR Australia, about his incredible journey from a small-town Queensland boy with big dreams to a key figure in the world of professi...
Episode 1 - From the Bush to the Broadcast: Michael Atkinson's Path to Success
In this candid 57-minute episode, Michael Atkinson, a prominent sports broadcaster for Stan Sport and Channel 9, shares his unconventional journey from a rural upbringing in Quilpie, Queensland, to becoming a leading voice in rugby media. Joine...
