It’s a family affair in this episode.

You’ll hear from the Redden brothers — Tom, Leo, and Steve — who went into business together and formed Dalgety Redden Agencies in Riverton and Gawler, alongside their wives Jenni and Jenny (Steve and Leo’s partners). The business specialised in all things agriculture: livestock, realestate, insurance, and agronomy.

What simply happened was this: Leo, who worked for Elders, Tom, a stock agent and sheep farmer, and Steve, from Elders Real Estate, took on a business that was initially bankrupt — and turned it around within 12 months. This was back in 1991.

In this recording, you’ll hear about the blood, sweat, and tears they poured into the business during those early years. The brothers leave no stone unturned, sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly.

You’ll first hear from Leo and Tom, then they’re joined by Steve — and Tom’s daughter, Lara.

Enjoy this episode — a story filled with deep respect, love, and pride for one another. And despite the occasional blues that come with business, family always came first.

This recording was initially part of Tom Redden’s private memoir I recorded in 2024. With Tom and the family’s permission they have allowed me to share this part of recording to the public.

The episode kicks off with Leo Redden — enjoy.

Links:

Voice it https://voiceit.me/NB. This episode was taken from Tom Redden's private memoir recording. Thank you to Leo, Steve, Tom and Lara for giving me permission to make this small section of the recording into a public podcast.

It’s not that often you meet a makeup artist who’s also a farmer.

Alastair is a a 36 year old sheep producer from Eudunda and also director of Sensation Makeup Artistry.

This episode focuses on a bloke who had a rough start in finding his way in life, navigating through some tremendous up and downs to find makeup as his source of identity.

From dropping out of school at 16, roustabouting in shearing sheds, and working on pig and poultry farms, Alastair was told throughout his youth he wasn’t good at many things. Until he started applying makeup at drag shows - a skill he excelled at.

After getting his diploma he went on to educate future makeup artists, worked on film sets, dance shows and weddings…to then creating his own makeup line - Bush Babes!

There’s so much to Alastair's story - because he’s also a farmer, in the early stages of establishing his own sheep stud - that in itself is a story…because his family is also deeply connected to Anlaby Station at Kapunda.

Enjoy the charismatic Alastair…and get some makeup tips along the way.

CONTACT DETAILS:

For more details about Alastair and his makeup line 'Bush Babes' or to find out more about his Beauty and Bubbles sessions, contact him on Instagram or Facebook or visit his website:

https://sensationmakeup.com.au/

To learn more about Voice it, follow @voiceitsa on Instagram and Facebook or Annabelle Ottens on LinkedIn or check out her website:

https://voiceit.me/

In this episode, you'll meet the woman behind the newly opened, architecturally stunning gin distillery that now stands proudly among the vineyards on the edge of Clare.

The Clare Valley Distillery, along with its beautifully designed tasting room, officially opened its doors in March 2025. Behind this exciting new venture is Katherine Nugent — a lawyer, teacher, and proud Clare Valley local.

Known affectionately as "Karks" to most, Katherine has been nurturing this dream for the past seven years. She developed the concept alongside Guy Parkinson, former chef of Seed, and her beloved aunt and godmother, Di Mayfield — both now her business partners.

Karks is passionate about gin and community. Her vision was to create a welcoming space in the Clare Valley — not just for gin lovers, but as a creative hub, especially for writing retreats. That makes sense, because she’s also in the midst of writing a book.

But there’s far more to Karks than distilling botanicals. Originally from the Adelaide Hills, she takes us on a rich and colorful journey through her life — from the Hills to Denmark, with career chapters in journalism, law, teaching in Galway, and ultimately, finding home in Clare.

This episode is packed with inspiration, reflection, and storytelling. So whether you're brewing a cup of tea or heading out for a long walk — settle in. This is Katherine's story.

https://www.clarevalleydistillery.com.au/

https://operationflinders.org.au/

https://www.kademacdonaldfoundation.org/

Find out more about Annabelle Homer and her communications business Voice it:

https://voiceit.me/