ELEVEN

Sean Atkinson: Climbing Everest and Defying Limits

Meet Sean Atkinson — a Geelong local, sports lover, and father of two — who received a life-changing diagnosis at just 36: early onset Parkinson’s disease. In this episode, we sit down with Sean to talk about the shock of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s and what it means to live with the condition as a young parent. He also shares how he’s turned his story into a powerful force for change — including raising over $15,000 for the ⁠Shake It Up Foundation⁠ [https://shakeitup.org.au/] and trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp. Sean’s story is a reminder that life doesn’t stop at adversity. Sometimes, that’s where it really begins. •Watch the episode in snippets on our socials⁠ @lifestyleleven⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lifestyleleven/?fbclid=IwAR2nlskQYZ74-Q2r4B2LuiSTquqC0ZV7GIq201XdPtzfUsAWIW9B2QWPy-g] •New episodes drop on the 1st and 11th of every month Eve, ELEVEN

Alex Witty: Turning F1 Tyres into Sneakers

🏎️🏁 Today we sit down the innovative entrepreneur ⁠⁠Alex Witty⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/wittyalex/] — designer, CEO, and founder of Compound Footwear, a sneaker brand made from Formula 1 tyres. From growing up with a dad who worked alongside Ayrton Senna, to launching his own sustainable fashion label during COVID, Alex shares the behind-the-scenes of turning Motorsport waste into wearable street style. We talk about the wild ride of building a brand, creating opportunity out of luck, and how Formula 1 is shaping the next generation of fashion, fandom, and future thinking. 🏆 This one’s for the dreamers, doers, and F1 lovers. 00:48 – Meet Alex Witty and how Compound began 03:30 – A family legacy in Formula 1 06:15 – From Brighton uni to seaweed experiments 09:40 – The “ah-ha” moment: turning tyres into shoes 13:00 – Inside the first Compound drop 18:30 – The real carbon footprint of F1 21:00 – What entrepreneurship really looks like 26:00 – The power of self-belief (and a little delusion) 29:30 – Imposter syndrome and the internal game 33:00 – Why fashion and F1 are a perfect match 37:00 – F1 Academy, representation, and the rise of women in motorsport 41:00 – What’s next for Compound, Monaco, and beyond Thank you so much, Alex!  📸 Watch the full episode on socials ⁠⁠@lifestyleleven⁠ [https://instagram.com/lifestyleleven]⁠ 👟 Explore the shoes at ⁠⁠compoundfootwear.com⁠ [https://compoundfootwear.com]⁠ 🗓️ New episodes drop on the 1st and 11th of every month With love, Eve ELEVEN

A Message from Eve: May, Movement & Mum

Hey team – welcome to May! 👋🏼  This is a little check-in to share what’s been going on behind the scenes. As we head into Mother’s Day, it felt like the perfect moment to talk about the beautiful journey I’ve been on with my mum, Jules – best friend, travel buddy and recently podcast co-host. We’ve had some pretty special moments recently (like being featured in GT Magazine and being invited to speak on a Mother's Day panel!), and it’s made me realise just how powerful these connections are. Enhanced Pilates Movement - 💗 Mothers Day Event [https://www.instagram.com/p/DIOJJv1Tnlb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] I also chat a bit about where the podcast is heading – a little more travel, a little more bravery, and a lot more feel-good energy. Think stories that spark something in you and remind you to dream bigger. Thanks for being here and I can’t wait for you to hear what’s coming next! Eve, ELEVEN 🤍🌏🤸🏼‍♂️✨ @lifestyleleven [https://www.instagram.com/lifestyleleven/] || @evegower [https://www.instagram.com/evegower/]

Read the Play: Championing Mental Health in Sports and Beyond

Introducing Michelle Gerdtz, a prominent figure paving the way in supporting young people through the challenges of mental health through their sports.  Today, we explore Michelle's journey, from her early sports involvement in Geelong to her role at Read the Play [https://readtheplay.org.au/]and all they are doing to build mentally healthy sporting communities across Victoria. 00:26 - Welcoming Michelle Gertz 01:38 - Michelle’s background in sports and her local roots in Geelong 12:15 - Transition from sports to mental health advocacy 27:08 - The inception and mission of Read the Play 35:01 - Challenges in youth sports and the role of mental health education 36:58 - Mental health awareness across sports 38:24 - The future of mental health in the sports community 39:51 - Thank you, Michelle! Join us in supporting initiatives like Read the Play [https://readtheplay.org.au/] as we push forward towards creating safe environments for our young people to tale control of their mental health and wellbeing. Want to find out more? Click Here!  [https://readtheplay.org.au/about-us/] Watch snippets from our episode with Michelle over on our socials @lifestyleleven [https://www.instagram.com/lifestyleleven/?fbclid=IwAR2nlskQYZ74-Q2r4B2LuiSTquqC0ZV7GIq201XdPtzfUsAWIW9B2QWPy-g] and be sure to follow along for all the latest updates.  The Gower Girls, ELEVEN

Ben Eccles: Global Golf Journeys, Lessons for Life and Pilates Secretes

Introducing the calm, composed and international pro golfer - Ben Eccles to the ELEVEN podcast. In this episode, Ben chats to us about his journey to turning Pro and joining the PGA tour. From personal challenges, huge life changes to sliding door moments that shaped the outcome of his future - Ben has some serious life lessons to share with us. We also unpack the surprises of Pilates to Ben’s training schedule and the benefits it has brought to his life. Whilst it may be intimidating, Ben encourages all to give it a go and who knows, you may even look forward to going to class…  00:00 Introduction to Ben Eccles 02:15 Ben's Professional Background and Golf Career 11:32 Life Skills from Professional Golf 24:36 The Global Golf Life  32:05 Technical Insights into Golf 34:01 The Importance of Family and Support Networks 37:22 Managing Passion  40:37 Long-Term Aspirations and Plans 43:03 Changing Perceptions of Pilates Among Athletes 57:54 Golf's Growing Accessibility and Popularity 01:00:46 The Future & Thank Yous Thank you, Ben for joining us and for sharing your insights into the world of golf. You can follow Ben's journey @bennyeccles [https://www.instagram.com/bennyeccles/]. Watch snippets from our episode with Ben over on our socials @lifestyleleven [https://www.instagram.com/lifestyleleven/?fbclid=IwAR2nlskQYZ74-Q2r4B2LuiSTquqC0ZV7GIq201XdPtzfUsAWIW9B2QWPy-g] and be sure to follow along for all the latest updates.  The Gower Girls, ELEVEN Thinking about giving Pilates a go? Why not gather the boys and head to Tutti Pilates? Every Wednesday night at 6:30 PM, Tutti hosts 'Boys' Night,' where you and your mates can improve flexibility, build strength, and work up a sweat. Click HERE [https://www.tuttipilates.com.au/] to find out more.