Passion Fruit on Air

During today's program we will talk with the well-known life and business coach Shannah Kennedy. In a pre-recorded telephone interview we asked Shanna about her experiences as a coach and we also asked her some recommendations to improve our day to day life... You should listen her if you want to change for better and loving yourself. Shannah is an author of interesting books that can help us achieve our goals in a practical way such as: "Simplify. Structure. Succeed"and "The Life Plan" For those who want to be directly inspired by Shannah, she will be on the 21st of June giving a talk about wellness at the annual :Women, Wellbeing and Wine event organized by the West Midlands Group in Dandaragan, WA. So, girls if you want to have a day just for you this could be a great opportunity. Visit the West Midlands Group’s webpage and there you find more information. The page is www.wmgroup.org.au

For the last few years David O’Connell has been the film critic for X-Magazine (although has seen publication in numerous other publications – The Music, Film Ink, The Brag). A self-describe “geek”, David has a love of film and TV (especially in the of sci-fi, fantasy and cult variety), which he has been fortunate enough to be able to explore in his interviews and reviews. He also has a passion for his hobby of gaming, which he jokingly laments, can often take up a lot of his time as well as storage space at home.

Knowing Miguel Berlanga, Spanish actor, from Valladolid has been a gift to my soul. I laughed during the 40 minutes of the interview and understood that being happy is an attitude, that great challenges have their difficulties, but when you achieve your goal, every sacrifice was worth it... I learned that from a clown. Miguel has participated in dozens of plays, in television series and has also made films in Spain. Today is enjoying one of his biggest dreams: to be part of Cirque du Soleil. Kooza will be in Perth until the 11th of June at the Belmont Park Racecourse. Do not miss the opportunity to laugh and go back to being children. For more information: https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/australia/perth/shows

I visited the American artist Bonnie Atlan at her Studio and we had a great conversation. If you have been at Guilford for sure you have visited her shop gallery called “Stories on the Wall” on James Street.  She and her taste are big part of the attraction there. She has paintings from her last exhibitions, furniture, silk scarfs all with her designs, actually they have been taken from her palettes; they are absolutely unique and fine.  If you go there during weekend for sure you will have the opportunity to meet her and understand why this woman is a fount of inspiration. She is an unstoppable artist and next Friday 26th of May she will be launching her new work so we have another excuse to visit her again. For more information: www.storiesonthewall.com  

In the studio of Passion Fruit on Air we were joined by Ron Terrazas, mortgage broker in Rams. During the show we explored the possibilities that exist today in the market to buy a house. For that reason, we analyzed the WA's subsidies for those who buy their first home and how to finance that big step. We also talk about the possibility of investing in real estate and how to access financing for it. Between 2 good talkers, the program was short, so very soon we will have Ron to help us having our dream home.

The Spanish Film Festival is already a tradition in Australia. 20 years ago it was its first version and today we celebrate its permanence with 39 films of different genres. So, if you like comedy, drama, suspense, history, a little rises, you will surely find something to watch. To get into detail, we were talking to Paulette Arvizu, Mexican, film lover and producer and who is responsible for the production of this festival and others at the Luna Palace. Do not miss out on a good movie. They have also organized special events in which you can surely enjoy a good paella and a good glass of Spanish wine. For more information: www.lunapalace.com.au

At the Dogs' Refuge Home in Shenton Park, WA they love dogs and are committed to saving them. They save hundreds of unwanted, neglected, abandoned and abused dogs every year. We had the privilege to know more about this amazing organization though their committed General Manager, Judy Flanagan. When we were there, many volunteers with big smiles were walking dogs and doing other tasks. On the premises around 100 cute, gentles and funnies four legged friends received love and emotional support while waiting for their new family. There are so many ways that you can help our best friends. First adopt not buy, also The Dog’s Refuge Home offers dog and puppy training classes and you can use their boarding services. If you prefer, you can donate or go buy online some of their great merchandising. Visit their webpage: http://www.dogshome.org.au/

Your Highness, the  Queen of Cups will be this Tuesday in Passion Fruit on Air. The journalist Mariana Martínez de Aparicio also known and respected Venezuelan, Argentine and Chilean sommelier  will give us some advice on wine pairing. Mariana says that she came by chance to the world of wines and today she is an authority on the subject and she is one of the few women who in Latin America dedicates herself to this noble, evocative and wonderful trade. He has just released the second edition of his book "El Vino de la A a la Z" (Wine from A to Z) and leads the independent wine web site www.wip.cl (Wine Independent Press). Surely we will have an entertaining interview and where we will learn a lot. Do not miss our program.

Este año es la primera vez en la historia cívica de Chile que los chilenos que vivimos en el extranjero podremos votar, si votar en las primarias presidenciales, presidenciales y plebiscitos. Para hablar de ello estaremos con el Cónsul Honorario de Chile en Perth, Sr. Carlos Moncada entrevistando directamente desde  Santiago de Chile, al director de la Dirección de la Comunidad de Chilenos en el Extranjero, Sr. Abraham Quezada. Abraham liderara la reunión con la comunidad chilena que se realizará el sábado 1 de abril de 10:30 a 12:30 horas en el Woolnough Lecture Theatre (en el Departamento de Geología) de la University de Western Australia. En este encuentro también estarán presentes el Cónsul General de Chile en Melbourne, Sr. Gabriel Jara y también nuestro cónsul en Perth. Las buenas noticias siguen… Por ello hemos invitado al Cónsul General de Chile en Melbourne a contarnos sobre el “Consulado a Distancia” que se efectuará el lunes 3 y martes 5 de abril desde las 9 AM a las 4 PM en la Australian Asian Association, 275 Sterling St. Perth. Durante esos días vamos a poder efectuar tramites que tendrán un proceso más corto ya que traen la Maquina de pasaportes, cedula de identidad y obtención de la clave única. Para tomar hora (ya que el proceso de pasaporte o cedula de identidad toma 20 minutos) es conveniente llamar a: (03) 9866 4041 o escribir a [email protected] Para mas informacion sobre el voto en el extranjero: http://www.chilesomostodos.gov.cl/voto-en-el-exterior/  

This Tuesday at 5PM will are interviewing from Chile, Juan Jose Irigoyen. This businessman, entrepreneur and commercial adviser of many companies will tell us about the launch of the second edition of his book "Selling is not an Art", available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/sold-no-es-arte-spanish-ebook/dp/B0131CCHSG.  In Santiago the ceremony will be next March 30 at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Chile. Juan Jose will share with us tips on how we can improve our sales and also he will also talk about his other book "The Balance of Happiness" (https://www.amazon.com/Equilibrio-Felicidad-Spanish-Irigoyen-Riquelme-ebook/dp/B00CA9GEX6) that talks about the attitude we must have to be happy. As the experts say: happiness is an option that is taken every day. Oh là là ! Carine Bougnague, Managing Director Perth of the French Film Festival will visit us. She will give us details of this 28th version of the French Film Festival. Excellent films with the best French actors will give life to 3 intense weeks with the best of French cinema. They opened with "The Odyssey", a biographical adventure film directed by  Jerome Salle about Jacques Cousteau. Their closing film a comedy, "A Bun in the Oven" which shows the unexpected situation of a 49 year old pregnant lady and her family. There are many beautiful films in between, also great wine and French cheese. Cinema Lovers! Cinema Paradiso (Northbridge), Windsor Cinema and Luna on SX (Fremantle) are the locations for this must-see festival. Tickets and information: https://www.lunapalace.com.au/festivals+1058+alliance-fran During Passion Fruit on Air's show we will have a competition for 3 double tickets to one of the films of the French Film Festival.