Mary Barrett

A Cup of Tea with Mary B

How did your podcast come about?

I am addicted to podcasts and have listened to thousands of hours over the years! I’ve also been lucky to have attracted – both in my personal and professional life – so many “ordinary” people achieving extraordinary things that I wanted to share their stories. I wanted to hear about their self-belief, resilience and courage in making the changes they wanted in their lives, often starting from a dark and challenging place. Plus, I wanted to share to a wider audience my personal insights, learnings and motivational tips as a Master Mind Coach.

What’s the best part of being a podcast host?

I’m in my element when interviewing people! I love discovering what makes people do what they do and how they do it. As a very curious person, it’s easy for me to ask probing questions, and I’m a great active listener. People fascinate me!

What do you hope listeners take away from your podcasts?

Hope, courage, and inspiration! I specifically invite guests who have decided to step out of the norm and do something different, in almost every case to help others. Whether it’s around sustainability, interior design or immigration, the core message is individuals following their passion and finding ways to make it their livelihood. Listeners say that these true-life stories help them see that following dreams is accessible to everyone, not just the rich and famous.

What’s your day job?

I’ve been coaching for over three decades and feel grateful to be living my purpose by enabling others to “be the best version of themselves”. I’m an Australian Board NLP Master Trainer and Clinical Hypnotherapist; I work with the subconscious mind to make transformational and sustainable changes.

Find Mary’s podcast at marybarrett.global/podcast and the usual platforms.