Episodes 18
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2026
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
60%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

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About This Podcast

Rambles and Shambles with Ana is a podcast exploring work, leadership, and everything that doesn’t fit on a LinkedIn profile. Relaxed conversations about careers, how people ended up where they are, and what’s shaped them along the way. It’s for people who are curious about how personal stories unfold, and who knows, you might have a few reflective moments yourself.

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EP017 - Behind the Chair: Tea, Tangles and Life Updates

Jun 04, 2026 39m Transcript

Courtney has worked as a hairdresser for ten years and has listened to more life stories from behind a salon chair than most people hear in a lifetime.In this conversation, we talk about growing up…

EP016 - Banking Burnout and Finding Purpose in Youth Justice

May 26, 2026 39m Transcript

Tahlitha is full of life, blunt in the best way and for reasons unknown, loves policies and procedures. In this conversation, we talk about being a shy kid, moving schools, finding confidence through…

EP015 - Real Strength: Self-Worth and Finding Your Way Back

May 19, 2026 39m Transcript

Jason can seem intimidating at first, but beneath that is someone deeply caring, fiercely driven, and very thoughtful about life.In this conversation, we talk about growing up in a violent household,…

EP014 - Behind the Camera: Discipline Over Talent

May 12, 2026 38m Transcript

Jonas grew up loving maths and being terrible at art, then built a career in cinematography, a field that looks creative from the outside, but runs on discipline, timing, logic, and getting the shot…

EP013 - Electric Shocks, Big Questions and the Work of Teaching

May 05, 2026 31m Transcript

Reza grew up pulling apart TVs, toys and anything else he could get a screwdriver into, mostly to the horror of his parents. That curiosity turned into a career in engineering, then a life in…

EP012 - From Nepal to Australia: Rejection, Work and Starting Again

Apr 28, 2026 27m Transcript

Manjil grew up in Nepal, became the first in his family to go to university, and moved to Australia thinking he’d land an engineering job quickly. That is not how it went.In this conversation, we…

EP011 - The Rebel Who Crochets

Apr 21, 2026 35m Transcript

Zdenka is one of those people who is equal parts tough and caring, quick to speak her mind but always looking out for others. Raised in a strict Croatian household, she learned early how to work…

Bonus Ramble #1

Mar 24, 2026 10m Bonus Transcript

Bonus Rambles are the in-between episodes, just Ana reflecting on what’s been coming up through the conversations and whatever's been on her mind between episodes.

EP010 - Why Some People Stay: What Makes a Job Worth It

Mar 17, 2026 34m Transcript

Kata is one of those people who lifts the energy in a room, warm, observant, and quietly tough. She’s worked across IT and the public sector and loves travel more than she loves small talk.In this…

EP009 - Don’t Settle: Win the Day

Mar 10, 2026 38m

Ron has spent decades in entertainment, from early rejection letters to senior leadership at NBC, working on campaigns for shows most people grew up with. In this conversation, we talk about getting…

EP008 - When the Plan Falls Apart: Rewriting Direction

Mar 03, 2026 29m

Taman grew up in a first-generation migrant family where hard work wasn’t optional and expectations were often assumed. We explore how writing things down helped him clarify direction, how community…

EP007 - Starting From Scratch: How Migrants Build Trust When No One Knows Your Name

Feb 24, 2026 34m

Inas moved to Australia and rebuilt her career from the ground up, carrying years of experience that weren’t always seen or recognised. She’s a migrant, a mother, and someone who cares deeply about…

EP006 - A Life of Showing Up: What 88 Years Teaches You About Responsibility

Feb 17, 2026 33m

Mick, aged 88, has dedicated his life to his community through his work, sports, local government, and volunteering.In this conversation, we talk about growing up during difficult times, learning to…

EP005 - What You Don’t See From the Sidelines: Stop Doing Your Kid’s Homework

Feb 10, 2026 32m

Matt is a teacher and footy coach who spends his days responsible for kids, parents, and the systems that come with that.In this conversation, we talk about what teaching and coaching actually…

EP004 - When Hard Work Isn’t Enough: Learning to Stay in the Game

Feb 03, 2026 31m

Allen’s working life has unfolded across countries, industries, and repeated restarts.In this conversation, we talk about growing up around a family business, experiencing early instability, and how…

EP003 – She Survived a Bombing: Why Life’s Too Short to Stay Unhappy at Work

Jan 27, 2026 35m

Deb has spent her career in high-pressure environments, where decisions carry real weight.In this conversation, an experience comes up that changed how tolerance, perspective, and limits are…

EP002 - Bowling Overs in Corporate Hallways: People Want to Know Where They Stand

Jan 20, 2026 32m

Beames grew up in a small town and later moved into corporate work, where figuring out how you’re doing isn’t always straightforward.In this conversation, we talk about learning to let go of rigid…

EP001 - From Broomstick Nunchucks to Safety Advisor: How Support Turns Potential Into Confidence

Jan 18, 2026 35m

Archie’s working life didn’t follow a clear plan. He moved through hands-on jobs, heavy industry, years of martial arts training, and work with UFC fighters.In this conversation, we talk about how…

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