Laura Episode 97 - Laura | Living Authentically, Building Community & Supporting Others

Episode #3 Acacia Conversations with Dennice and Robert Breechschoten,

Acacia Conversations | Episode 3 | Growing the Winter Garden This episode explores one of winter's most beautiful flowering plants, the camellia. Host Dennice is joined by Robert Breechschoten, President of Camellias Victoria, to discuss the history of camellias, why they flourish on the Mornington Peninsula, how to grow them successfully and the role gardening plays in bringing people together. The episode also includes practical winter gardening advice, including tips for caring for citrus trees during the colder months. A thoughtful conversation about gardens, community, patience and the simple pleasures found in nature.

Laura Episode 97 - Laura | Living Authentically, Building Community & Supporting Others

Episode # 97 | Laura | Living Authentically, Building Community & Supporting Others In Episode 97 of Inspired to Soar with Hannah, Hannah sits down with Laura, a disability support professional with more than 20 years of experience and the founder of Trans Women Society. Originally from the United Kingdom and now living in Frankston, Laura shares her remarkable journey of supporting others while finding the courage to live authentically as a transgender woman. Together they explore: • Laura's journey from the UK to Australia • More than 20 years working in disability support • Mental health and resilience • Coming out and transitioning • Family, relationships and personal growth • Supporting participants through COVID-19 • Building Trans Women Society into one of Australia's largest online support communities • Why kindness, belonging and acceptance matter This is an honest conversation about courage, identity, community and hope. If you've ever questioned where you belong or needed the confidence to embrace who you truly are, this episode is for you. Inspired to Soar with Hannah Real stories. Real resilience. Real inspiration. Remember: The more you believe in yourself, the more things you can achieve.

Episode 96 Cherie Wanat - FRANKSTON CITY COUNCIL DEPUTY MAYOR

In this episode, Hannah Swinnerton speaks with Cherie Wanat, Deputy Mayor at Frankston City Council, long-time Frankston local, urban planner, business owner, and community-focused leader. Together, they explore Cherie’s leadership journey, the realities of working in male-dominated industries, workplace pressure, burnout, resilience, mental health, tall poppy syndrome, youth connection, and the importance of creating communities where people feel they belong. This is a conversation about courage, authenticity, community, and continuing to rise through life’s challenges.

Reuben

In this very special episode of Inspired to Soar with Hannah, Hannah welcomes her first-ever young guest onto the podcast… 11-year-old Reuben. Reuben is bright, funny, creative, footy-mad, and passionate about making a difference. Living with cerebral palsy, he shares honest conversations about school life, family, kindness, inclusion, creativity, AFL, TV shows, and the anti-bullying and cyber safety project he’s currently working on at school. This episode is packed with humour, heart, important life lessons, and meaningful conversations around supporting young people to feel safe, heard, and included. Listeners will walk away inspired by Reuben’s confidence, positivity, and powerful reminder that kindness truly matters. 💛 Topics covered: • Anti-bullying & cyber safety • Growing up with cerebral palsy • AFL & pop culture • Family & friendship • Inclusion & kindness • Confidence & creativity 🎧 Hosted by Hannah Swinnerton Mental health & anti-bullying advocate. Because every story matters. ✨

Acacia Conversation - Epsiode 2 with Dennice Breeschoten

Episode 2 of Acacia Conversations – Growing Well on the Peninsula explores the theme of growing community. This week’s conversation reflects on community gardens, Indigenous plants, libraries, countryside storytelling, creativity, and the quieter spaces that help people feel connected during the cooler months on the Mornington Peninsula. The episode explores how shared green spaces bring people together naturally through conversation, slowing down, kindness, learning, and community connection. Featuring reflections on local spaces including Balnarring Beach, Saltbush at Balnarring, Hastings and Mornington libraries, Indigenous plants, and the emotional value of gardens and nature in everyday life. A calm and thoughtful conversation about wellbeing, belonging, and reconnecting with community.