Steve McGhie MP: Public Service, Leadership & Political Advice | Bridged By Words
In this episode of Bridged By Words, Steve McGhie MP reflects on his journey from paramedic and union leader to the Victorian Parliament. He shares lessons from decades of public service, the unexpected call that led him into politics, handling criticism, representing a rapidly growing community, and why aspiring leaders should focus on helping people, building genuine relationships, and choosing work they truly believe in.
Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell | Political Leadership, Regional Victoria & Parliament
In this episode of Bridged By Words, Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell shares her journey from regional life and farming to representing Northern Victoria in the Victorian Parliament. She reflects on the water issues that first drew her into politics, the importance of real-world experience, building professional relationships across party lines, and finding the right mentors. Rikkie-Lee also offers candid advice for aspiring leaders on self-belief, staying grounded, serving your community and becoming the kind of representative you once wished you had.
JODIE BELYEA: FROM COMMUNITY LEADER TO PARLIAMENT | BRIDGED BY WORDS
In this episode of Bridged By Words, Jodie Belyea shares her journey from community work and founding the Women’s Spirit Project to becoming the federal Member for Dunkley. Drawing on her experiences of adversity, youth work and political campaigning, she offers practical lessons on courage, resilience, service and leading alongside the people you represent.
ALICE JORDAN-BAIRD on Leadership, Gorton & Putting Your Hand Up | BRIDGED BY WORDS
In this episode of Bridged By Words, Alice Jordan-Baird MP, Federal Member for Gorton, shares her journey from growing up in a politically engaged family in Melbourne’s west to serving her community in Federal Parliament. Alice reflects on grief, courage, workers’ rights, progressive patriotism, and why aspiring leaders should put their hand up even when they feel ordinary, unsure, or not ready.
Steve Georganas MP on Community, Migration & Political Leadership | bridged by words
In this episode of Bridged By Words, Steve Georganas MP shares his journey from growing up in a working-class migrant family in Adelaide to serving more than 20 years in Federal Parliament. He reflects on the lessons his parents taught him, the importance of community advocacy, the perseverance needed to win a seat, and why listening without judgement is at the heart of good representation.