Beers With A Miner
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Mad Mumzie shares stories and tips on living a mining lifestyle in Australia. As a dump truck operator for over 12 years, she wants you to know what it's really like. How to get in, how to thrive and survive in the mining industry-especially as a woman, how to make the most of your time working long hours, shift work, and away from home. Interview style and audio blog episodes in a fun way..
Beers With A Miner
1y ago
If you are a Newbie, or Wannabe Miner this one is especially for you. After seeing another post on social media asking questions about what happens now that they have finally got a start in the mines, Mad Mumzie decided to pick up the microphone and have a chat, getting a few things off her chest. She is passionate that 'Knowledge about mining lifestyle and culture, is THE most effective way for a Newbie to last in the mining industry. --- before they even start.' This is a must listen. Show Notes: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers87
https://madmumzie.com/startdate
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Beers With A Miner
1y ago
How can we inspire the next generation to stop hating on mining, come play with us, and help save the world by joining the resources industry? Mad Mumzie joins the chorus and is in rant mode so look out! After hearing a radio interview she just had to hit record. Another heartfelt, passionate chat.
Show Notes: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers85
https://shapeyourfuture.com.au/
https://www.qrc.org.au/
62 Mackay Mayor and Denmark Tv. But why?
Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/
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Beers With A Miner
1y ago
‘Drewie’ Mad Mumzie’s sister has been living the mining & construction FIFO life for 30+ years flying in 5-seater planes to international and everything in between. This chat is not just about what to take and weight limits. What happens at the airport, how to get to site and why you do not want the dreaded green bag?
Even if you're an old timer, you will enjoy this chat. Changing sites, or states makes you a newbie all over again-on that site. A must listen episode.
2 sisters shooting the breeze whilst in Covid lockdown together after 4 years apart!
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Beers With A Miner
2y ago
Hugh’s many adventures include stories from the Pilbara, Goldfields, Africa, & Pakistan and more. He’s been Underground in the worlds most dangerous mining mountain Cerro Rico in Bolivia, inside volcanoes, and done photo shoots with 3 helicopters over huge open cut mines. Of course there are also crocodile stories from right here in Oz!
Hugh is based in the Pilbara in WA and has travelled the world taking photos of mines, machines, and the people who are part of our global mining family. His books have sold over 50,000 copies.
Hugh is also here to Make a Difference. He shares with us, fond ..read more
Beers With A Miner
2y ago
Ever wondered about dumping your load as a dump truck operator? How hard can it be? It’s not rocket science, right?!! Listen up and you decide.
A call for help from a Newbie-so Mad Mumzie recorded a message to share with her and wanted to do all she could to help! This is what you will hear. This will give you an insight if you are a wannabe, or newbie to mining.
For my old timers, be sure to listen to the end for the bits I needed to clarify.
Also, sadly we lost another miner here in Central Qld so Mad Mumzie touches on that too.
Shownotes: https://madmumzie.com/beers82
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Beers With A Miner
2y ago
Mad Mumzie in Zambia for International Women’s Day 2022-online only, but you get to hear her words to celebrate and encourage the newly formed Bainetu WIMZ members for their Women in Mining award ceremony. Take a seat at the MECC event that Mad Mumzie attended in person on the day. Stay until the end too, MM has been hacked and disabled from FBook and she is not happy!
Founded in 2020, Bainetu Women in Mining Zambia is a voluntary, non-profit organisation that holds talks and networking events that aims to bringing women in the mining industry together. BWIMZ is also dedicated to celebrating w ..read more
Beers With A Miner
2y ago
Hayden Lawrie is the face behind the viral 'mining things' videos MM chats about sayings us miners use regularly and why he started Hunter Valley Mining Apparel. Connecting Australian Miners with hats and merch that make you say f$&k yeah!! A fun chat ensues... what are Mad Mumzie's thoughts on the sayings, compared to Hayden's?
Show Notes: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers80 https://miningapparel.com.au/ https://www.tiktok.com/@huntervalleyminingaparel https://www.tiktok.com/@therealmadmumzie
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Beers With A Miner
2y ago
How can WE handle shit times? Dr John is back, with his lovely wife Dr. Eli, talking about how we can deal with life when it goes pear shape! Their prize catamaran burned just days before we spoke. But it was more than a boat, it was their dream! Barefoot Doctors Sailing on you tube shows their travels giving aid around the world, from the boat.
Show notes:
https://madmumzie.com/beers79
Barefoot Doctors Sailing. Watch the boat burn!
https://youtu.be/mrS3niEejm8
Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to
https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/
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Beers With A Miner
2y ago
1st woman to enter and then win a gold medal in Australian National Heavy Vehicle competition. She went on to come 4th in the world skills competition and is now a judge! Trainer- assessor & Tradeswomen Empowerment Coach.
Show Notes: https://www.madmumzie.com/beers78
https://louiseazzopardi.com/home-1
Louise wins gold medal at nationals:
https://youtu.be/tLQmNTYkPIk
Are you looking for a job in the mines but don't know where to start? Head to:
https://www.madmumzie.com/noexperience/
Online courses by Mad Mumzie:
https://mining.teachable.com/
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Beers With A Miner
2y ago
Engineer to Jumbo operator and podcaster. How did Matt Michael do that? Listen in as he shares what it is like working underground in mining in WA. Why did he start his podcast “Life of Mine?” Lots of fun and ..word of warning, this one is explicit for sure! But that’s mining.
Show Notes:
https://www.madmumzie.com/beers77
Links from the episode:
Podbean patron link for the rough episodes https://patron.podbean.com/lifeofminepodcast
Life of Mine Website
https://lifeofminepodcast.com/
Merch shop
https://lifeofminepodcast.com/shop
Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/lifeofminepodcast/
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