Abid Imam Presents: Road To Rio

Professor Fiona Wood AM is one of Australia’s most innovative and respected surgeons and researchers. A highly skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeon and world leading burns specialist, she has pioneered research and technology development in burns medicine. It was an absolute privilege to be able to discuss her inspirational journey and the approach to life that has enabled her to make a great contribution to the world. We had a connection through our involvements with gymnastics, so it is also great to speak to her about her passion for sport and trampoline gymnastics. Professor Wood’s positions include Director of the Burns Service of Western Australia (BSWA), Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Fiona Stanley Hospital (previously at Royal Perth Hospital) and Princess Margaret Hospital for Children and Winthrop Professor (Burns Injury Research Unit) at the School of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine UWA. She was awarded Member of the Order of Australia in 2003, the Australian Medical Association’s ‘Contributi

Craig Foster (@Craig_Foster) is a former Socceroos captain, SBS Chief Football Analyst and a renowned global advocate for diversity and social harmony. I was absolutely overjoyed when he accepted my invitation to have a chat about football and human rights. Growing up as a football fan, SBS's coverage of the game was my authority. Craig Foster, along with the late Les Murray and Johnny Warren have been very influential figures covering Australian football in the media. Craig reminisces over World Cup memories, from when he saw his first tournament as a boy growing up in regional NSW to being on-the-ground for SBS during the Socceroos roller coaster Germany 2006 World Cup campaign. We talk about his football philosophy. how he would like the game to develop and reach its potential in Australia. Craig then shares insight on global sports governance and the intersection of sport with human rights. We conclude with an update on his current work in this important field. This is a must-listen episode for

Sean Terry (@sterry91) is an international cricketer who represented Ireland. He is also a childhood friend, so it was great to reminisce over our days at Ardross Junior Cricket Club and Melville Cricket Club. Sean shares some brilliant stories about playing cricket in England at professional County level for Hampshire. He also fielded in a Test Match for England against India and took a catch! Sean played five One Day International matches for Ireland against big teams like Australia and South Africa in 2016. After announcing his surprise retirement from cricket, he came back home and led his local club Melville to achieve some great success. This form earnt him a call up to play for the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League during the 2019 season. It marked a superb comeback for Sean. We had a fun time talking about mindset and many of his awesome experiences in top level cricket. Thank you to Kris Klifunis for his assistance behind the scenes. Show Notes: http://www.abidimam.com/seanterry

Gary Matalon is an innovator and trend-setter in his field, he has made a name for himself as a business mogul that is eager to take on new adventures and revolutionize the way business is done in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. His greatest moments throughout the years have ranged from founding successful businesses and starting his family. In 2008, Gary co-founded the Kingston Live Entertainment Group (KLE Group), with his wife, Tina and a group of business partners. As Director and CEO of the KLE Group, Gary is responsible for the development of premium lifestyle and entertainment establishments, such as Fiction Lounge and Famous Nightclub, restaurants, namely Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records and more recently luxury real estate - BESSA. Under his direction, the group manages the flagship Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records restaurant in Kingston, with two others under franchise agreement in Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. The first international Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records restaurant opened in London in November 2

Sharon Gregory has been striving to make a difference in her community through revitalisation of Noongar language for the last 16 years. Noongar is the local First Language in the south west region of Western Australia, including Perth and Fremantle. She is a Department of Education-trained Indigenous Language teacher. She started her Noongar teaching career at local Primary Schools. Since leaving the Department of Education, Sharon has developed a solid career in Noongar community services, utilising Noongar language and cultural knowledge as a tool for healing. In her spare time, she has also led a Fremantle-based language learning group Waalyalap Waangkaniny for the last eight years. Under Sharon’s guidance, the group aims to share Noongar language and advocate for wider recognition of Indigenous languages. Sharon also runs weekly Noongar classes at the Meeting Place in Freo and has taught at the Fremantle Noongar Cultural Centre and for the City of Cockburn, as well as authoring a Noongar Language dict

Michael & Lucy Deller are a couple immersed in cool tourism and hospitality ventures in their home town of Fremantle, Western Australia. They've travelled extensively, living in some of WA's most iconic tourist destinations while forging career paths in the industry. A shared love of their home town, customer service and enhancing peoples experiences has led this young couple to move back to Freo and create Fremantle Tours plus the Mostly Sometimes Cafe! This dynamic duo is excited to offer locals and visitors the chance to explore Fremantle and uncover its hidden treasures. We have a wide ranging talk about the journey towards starting their own business, the lessons, the charm of Fremantle, living in regional Australia, the benefits of minimalism and many more great stories. Checkout Michael & Lucy's awesome enterprises Fremantle Tours Web: fremantletours.com.au Insta: instagram.com/fremantletours FB: facebook.com/fremantletours/ Mostly Sometimes Café Insta: instagram.com/mostlysometimescafe Show Note

It was the adventure of a lifetime in Russia at the 2018 World Cup. This story is of our first day in the country, in a city called Nizhny Novgorod on the day Russia beat Spain. This sparked the wildest celebration the nation has witnessed and an unforgettable ride for us. Featuring one of my best mates, Tim Schibli and audio captured from the rowdy streets. Follow the Journey: Abid's Insta: instagram.com/biddyimam Schibs' Insta: instagram.com/tim.schibs Show Notes: http://www.abidimam.com/russia2018

Yelena Isinbaeva is widely considered the greatest female pole-vaulter of all time. She is the current female world record holder and an Olympic gold medallist in Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008. She has won numerous world championships, indoor and outdoor. Yelena won the prestigious Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award in 2007 and 2009. Beyond Athletics, Yelena is a respected leader and has established a charity, Yelena Isinbaeva Foundation, delivering projects for disadvantaged children in Russia through sports related initiatives. We talk about her ascent in Athletics after developing in Gymnastics, tips for people visiting Russia, public speaking, sports projects in her home town and much more. I hope you enjoy it all as much as I did! Follow Yelena Isinbaeva: Insta: instagram.com/isinbaevayelena FB: facebook.com/isinbaevayelena Twitter: twitter.com/yelenaisinbaeva Show Notes: http://www.abidimam.com/yelenaisinbaeva

Jody King is an incredible dude. He moved from England to Brazil and is now living in the country's largest favela, Rocinha in Rio de Janeiro. It's an amazing community home to approximately 70,000 people in a small space along a steep hill. He has definitely adapted to life there. Jody started an English school called Favela Phoenix in Rocinha which is providing local students with an important ticket to greater economic opportunity. He has also been featured in a film called 'Gringo Favelado'. FOLLOW JODY KING & FAVELA PHOENIX Insta: instagram.com/favelaphoenix/ Twitter: twitter.com/riodejaneiro_jk FB: facebook.com/favelaphoenix Show Notes: http://www.abidimam.com/jodyking