Triple J's Dee Salmin joins Paige and Ryder on The Tomorrow People Podcast. This conversation moves from lighthearted chats about fringes and the "clean girl aesthetic" to the profound moments that shape a life.
Dee shares two pivotal, life-defining experiences: the high school teacher who opened her eyes to feminism and shattered traditional gender roles, and a near-fatal car accident at 18 that taught her to "slow the fuck down."
This is a powerful conversation about finding your authentic self, setting boundaries, and the realist perspective that comes from understanding that tomorrow is never guaranteed.
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Guest Name: Dee Salmin
Social Media: instagram.com/deesalmin
Resources
All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks
The book Dee is currently reading about the psychology of love and relationships.
Where to Find Us
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AFL legend and media personality Jack Riewoldt joins Paige and Ryder for a warm and authentic conversation about the things that truly matter: home, loyalty, and family. Jack shares stories of his Tassie upbringing, from getting his hair dyed blue as a kid to the powerful moment his dad, a Tasmanian football hall-of-famer, passed the baton. He opens up about how losing his cousin Maddy was a huge turning point in his life, shattering his sense of being "bulletproof" and leading him on a journey of personal growth. This is a story about the importance of making mistakes, being open to feedback, and creating a home filled with love, laughter, and core memories.
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Guest Name: Jack Riewoldt
Social Media: instagram.com/riewoldtjack08
Resources
Gallup Strengths (CliftonStrengths)
A personal assessment tool mentioned by Jack that helps individuals discover their natural talents.
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Episode Credits
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Advocate, speaker, and writer Tarang Chawla joins Paige and Ryder for a conversation that moves from fashion and facial hair to the profound depths of grief, rage and social justice.
Tarang shares the pivotal, life-defining moment that propelled him into advocacy: the murder of his younger sister, Nikita. He speaks openly about navigating the media circus, victim-blaming, and channeling his rage into a force for change.
Tarang also reflects on his identity as a third-culture kid, the lessons learned from his immigrant parents, and offers a powerful invitation for men to move past defensiveness and truly listen. This is a vital conversation about finding purpose in pain and what it means to be an authentic "Tomorrow Person."
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Guest Name: Tarang Chawla
Social Media: instagram.com/tarangchawla
Website: https://tarangchawla.com/
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Gina Martin, the trailblazing activist who made upskirting illegal in the UK, joins Paige and Ryder for a reflective and powerful conversation.
She shares what it's really like to challenge the system, including the emotional toll and the complex politics of working with institutions you oppose.
In a moment of vulnerability, Gina recounts a life-defining "call-in" from a fellow activist that completely shifted her perspective and practice.
This episode is a masterclass in accountability, navigating difficult conversations, and understanding that the first step to changing the world is healing and understanding yourself.
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Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction
00:30 What does a Brit find weird about Australia?
03:05 Gina's "non-bio intro"
05:21 The "How Are You?" Check-in
08:11 What gets her through a wobbly day?
11:14 A life-defining moment
16:30 Finding the truth in calling-in
19:39 Separating personal trauma to change the law
25:00 What an activist taught her about calling people in
28:04 How can people learn to call others in?
30:30 What is a "Tomorrow Person"?
32:30 An example of a Tomorrow Person
36:07 The "everyday" Tomorrow People
38:00 Analysing your friendship groups and relationships
Guest Name: Gina Martin
Social Media: instagram.com/ginamartin
Resources
Loretta J. Ross
An academic and activist who popularized the concept of "calling in."
Richie Reseda
An abolitionist, educator, and producer mentioned by Gina as an example of a "Tomorrow Person."
Where to find us
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Email: workshops@tomorrowman.com.au workshops@tomorrowwoman.com.au
Episode Credits
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In this episode, Paige and Tom are joined by the incredibly resilient and powerful Emily Sears.
Emily shares her journey from model and influencer to a fierce advocate for women, detailing the pivotal moments that reshaped her life and purpose.
From navigating online fame to surviving unimaginable trauma, Emily’s story is a profound lesson in courage, resilience, and the true cost of finding your voice.
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Guest Name: Emily Sears
Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/emilysears/
Resources
Hope in the Dark by Rebecca Solnit
The book Emily references that explores how positive change happens and why hope is essential, even when progress feels slow or non-existent.
https://www.amazon.com.au/Hope-Dark-Rebecca-Solnit/dp/1608465764
Where to Find Us
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In this deeply personal and insightful conversation, hosts Paige and Ryder are joined by Olympic boxer Harry Garside. Harry opens up about the man behind the medals, exploring his journey of breaking stereotypes and redefining masculinity.
He discusses his experience with performance anxiety on Dancing with the Stars, his childhood love for High School Musical, and the existential questions of authenticity and identity.
Harry also shares a powerful life-defining moment, reflecting on his struggles with failure, mental health, and the crucial practice of extreme ownership that has shaped who he is today.
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Guest Name: Harry Garside
Social Media: instagram.com/harry_garside
Resources
The Reach Foundation
A for-purpose organisation that has been creating life-changing workshops for young people for over 25 years.
Esther Perel
Psychotherapist and author mentioned by Harry as an influential thinker on modern relationships.
Where to Find Us
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Email: workshops@tomorrowman.com.au workshops@tomorrowwoman.com.au
Episode Credits
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Shaynna Blaze, known for her incredible career in design, TV, and now music, joins Paige and Ryder for a conversation full of passion and joy. She shares her journey of juggling music, design, and motherhood from a young age, and the life-defining moment at 23 that shaped her entire philosophy on life.
Shaynna dives into what fuels her - curiosity,history, and a "fire in the belly" - and offers her wisdom on the importance of community, belief, and the powerful hope she sees in the next generation. This episode is an inspiring look at how to build a life you're proud of, one driven by passion, hard work, and the refusal to accept anything less than joy.
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Guest Name: Shaynna Blaze
Social Media: instagram.com/shaynnablaze
Website: shaynnablaze.com
Where to Find Us
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Instagram: @tomorrowman_au @tomorrowwoman_au
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Email: workshops@tomorrowman.com.au workshops@tomorrowwoman.com.au
Produced by: Rolln Media
From the frosted tips of Australian Idol to the biggest stages in musical theatre, Rob Mills has had a remarkable journey. In this raw and generous conversation, Rob joins hosts, Tom and Paige, to discuss the man behind the public persona.
He opens up about navigating sudden fame at 21, the challenge of public perception, and a pivotal life-defining moment that shaped his path forward. Rob shares his beautiful philosophy on relationships, symbolised by a matching seesaw tattoo, and champions the importance of emotional range, vulnerability, and why crying is a vital tool for release.
This is a must-listen for anyone exploring authenticity, resilience, and what it means to be a "Tomorrow Person."
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Guest Name: Rob Mills
Social Media: instagram.com/robmillsymills
Resources
Australian Children's Music Foundation (ACMF)
A not-for-profit that provides free, long-term music programs and instruments to disadvantaged children across Australia.Rob recently joined the board.
Where to find us
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Episode Credits
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What if you didn't see the most important moment of your life coming? What if it didn't feel significant at the time? What if the version of you that exists tomorrow is quietly being shaped by something today? Each week, we'll sit down with someone willing to crack open a moment that changed everything from heartbreaks, breakthroughs and the ordinary becoming the extraordinary.
This is The Tomorrow People Podcast, a show about life defining moments and how people have used these to shape a better tomorrow.
Why did you create the podcast?
After years in thousands of rooms across the country disrupting harmful gender stereotypes and challenging the stories the world tells us about who we should be, and what it really takes to author our own tomorrow, we knew it was time to share some of the incredible things we’ve learned along the way. The answers, and the stories behind them, were simply too powerful to stay within four walls.
With so many extraordinary people, defining moments, and lessons to draw on, we wanted to share that “gold.” Think of it as a recipe or a blueprint: practical insights, lived experiences, relatable stories.
At its heart, this podcast is about recognising that who we are today is already being shaped by the moments that will define our tomorrow.
What do you hope people get out of listening to these stories?
Telling stories is part of being human. Each one is unique, but when shared, they remind us we’re not alone and sometimes can offer the guidance we didn’t know we needed.
Here you’ll find real stories, simple steps, and practical insights, drawn from defining moments and lived experiences, that can help us all think about how we want to author our own tomorrow.