In this episode, meet Deborah Lawrie and Steph De Sousa. Deborah is a trailblazer who took on the male dominated airline industry in the seventies and became Australia's first female commercial pilot. Much has been written about the legal battles but in 'Touching the Sky' (Harper Collins), Deborah shares her love of aviation and her determination to make it her life's work.

Steph de Sousa is a home cook who has become a modern day multimedia star because she is real, relatable and unpretentious. Her unique style and passion for the kitchen comes through in everything she does. Her latest book 'No Stress Recipe Queen' (Harper Collins) continues Steph's theme of no fuss, quick, delicious meals, all made from ingredients available on your supermarket shelves.

Two very different stories to bring you in this episode thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, a one stop destination to plan your financial future. CSCG is a team of dedicated professionals who will help you identify and achieve your financial goals. Call them to find out more (03) 9974 8333 or visit www.cscg.com.au

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Garry Jack is a name well known to rugby league fans worldwide because he was a genuine superstar of the game. He represented Australia, New South Wales and Balmain in a career that fullfilled almost all his childhood dreams. Garry has teamed with sports journalist Adam Hawse to tell his amazing story of blood, sweat and tears.

'Jumping Jack' (Fair Play Publishing) is more than just a sports tale. Garry sets the story straight on some of the controversial moments of his life, as well as the day he died. Adam and Garry talk about putting this multi-layered story together.

Also in this episode, meet Jackie Downing from my podcast partners CSCG. Jackie is an Associate and oversees the self-managed superannuation area of the business. Jackie's journey of hard work, opportunity and loyalty reflects the CSCG values and culture. Find out more www.cscg.com.au Phone 03-9974 8333.

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Fleur McDonald returns to Authorised to talk about her new novel 'The Witness' (Harper Collins), the latest in her series set in Kalgoorlie, a celebrated city of many layers in Western Australia. Fleur has a mystery to match those layers, and then some. With almost 30 books to her credit, Fleur is one of Australia's most prolific and popular crime fiction writers. She shares the story behind her latest work in this chat with Kevin.

All thanks to my podcast partners CSCG, the best people to help you identify and achieve your financial goals. Visit www.cscg.com.au and see the range of services CSCG has to offer. Call them for more 03-9974 8333.

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