In this episode, I’m joined by Josh Wood for a wide-ranging conversation that moves well beyond finance.

We talk about the reality of working with banks, why human advice still matters in an AI-heavy world, and how confidence, preparation, and adaptability shape everything from business to endurance sport. Josh shares his background in mortgage broking, triathlon, and performance, plus some brutally honest perspectives on stress, money, training, relationships, and long-term thinking.

This is a grounded, real conversation about doing hard things, backing yourself, and building a life that actually fits — not just one that looks good on paper.

Federal Member for Forrest, Ben Small, joins the BLXCK INK Podcast for the second time to discuss his new role and some important current topics.

We unpack big issues affecting the South West and the country more broadly, including housing affordability, small business, entrepreneurship, regional decision-making, fishing regulations, energy policy, and how long-form conversations can provide context that traditional media often misses.

We go beyond headlines and soundbites to explore what it’s actually like representing a regional electorate at a federal level — from being recognised in the local Coles aisle to navigating complex national policy decisions that directly impact everyday Australians.

In today's episode, I sit down with Ash Griggs for a yarn about creativity, business, fatherhood, competition, identity, and what it really means to build something over time.
We talk about the evolution of creative work, discipline versus talent, staying in the game when things get hard, and how perspective shifts as life changes.