“Say yes to opportunity" - Natalie Locke
Today, we’re chatting with the Queen of Radio and the unmistakable Voice of Perth - Natalie Locke.
Nat has been waking up West Australians for over 20 years as a beloved breakfast radio host on Nova. Her journey into the media industry was anything but traditional - starting out as a chiropractor before eventually finding her way into radio.
For so many West Australians, Nat is the voice that brightens their mornings. As a longtime listener, it was an absolute privilege to sit down with radio royalty and dive into her incredible journey.
In this conversation we cover her secrets to longevity, advice for people wanting to break into the industry, imposter syndrome, time management, how to be a better communicator, leaving your comfort zone and so much MORE!!!
HIGHLIGHTS:
00:58 - How Ambo and Nat met
02’41 - Nat as a kid and growing up in Esperance
04’58 - Gifted and talented program
05’48 - Working as a chiro in Fremantle
06’24 - Buying a business
06’52 - Her biggest takeaway from running a business
10’23 - Nat goes on Who Wants to be a Millionaire
15’04 - Enters Raw Comedy
19’38 - Writing her first comedy set
20’18 - Nat’s takeaways from comedy
21’33 - Nova is looking for a host
23’20 - Auditioning at Nova
26’38 - Radio bootcamp
27’16 - Night before big launch
28’49 - Ambo first day on TJJJ
30’23 - Advice for young Nat
32’03 - Nat meets Nathan
33’33 - Secrets to longevity
34’43 - Advice for people starting out
35’58 - Success at the top level
37’07 - Dinner with the PM
40’34 - Imposter syndrome
46’48 - A Day in the Life
51’23 - Tips on Communication
54’27 - Where she gets her energy from
88’10 - Mindfulness
1:00’25 - Lessons from leaving your comfort zone
1:01’ 12 - Relationship with failure
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