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.
Chris Crewther MP on Resilience, Public Service & Political Leadership | Bridged By Words
In this episode of Bridged By Words, Chris Crewther MP shares his journey from growing up in Horsham to serving in both federal and Victorian Parliament. He reflects on resilience, political setbacks, modern slavery, constituent service, and the importance of listening across differences, offering practical advice for aspiring leaders on how to stay grounded, serve your community, and make change through public life.
RICHARD RIORDAN: COMMUNITY, COMPROMISE & POLITICAL LEADERSHIP | BRIDGED BY WORDS
In this episode of Bridged By Words, Richard Riordan MP reflects on the lessons that shaped his journey from local community life to the Victorian Parliament. From learning when to compromise, to understanding what is worth “dying in a ditch” over, Richard offers practical advice for aspiring leaders on community service, political judgment, honest communication, and staying grounded in the people you represent.