30 APR 2017 · Where's your safe place? Is it a physical place you can go to and know that you feel completely ok to be yourself? Or is a space you go to when you meditate or a feeling that takes you there. For me, the feeling and the comfort that comes when I am in New York makes it my place. It's one of the reasons why I love New York City, and its from this love that lead me to meeting our next guest. Eljay Aguillo was in a long distance relationship with a lady from Chicago who sent him a Joss Stone album request he listen to a song called, "I fell in love with a boy." After realising that it was her way of telling him that she had fallen in love with someone else, heartbroken, Eljay moved to New York City in hope of one day running into his ex girlfriend in the city she loved so dearly. Three years later, amidst the sadness of his break-up, Eljay finally healed enough to gain the courage to listen to the entire Joss Stone album. As a reward to himself, he went to a party with his friends, leaving his credit card at the bar to shout everyone drinks to celebrate this long awaited milestone. In a twist of fate, that night, Eljay's credit card got mixed up with someone else's at the party and this lead him to meet the inspiration behind his amazing photographic turned published book: Why I Love New York City - his wife Maria. Eljay has captured and heard nearly 700 stories of love. One of my favourite Monday Mocha podcasts so far. "There's always a romance to being or doing something for yourself that you've always wanted to do in your life. If you do that, you should look at it always as a positive. You did this for yourself and you did this because you love who and what you are." Follow Eljay: @whyilovenewyorkcity Available on: iTunes | Spreaker | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play Featured Voices: Ginni Saraswati, Eljay Aguillo, Missy Dempsey & Sam Phelps Produced by: Sam Phelps NEXT EPISODE: May 8: Monday Mocha with Tomboy Tirade (Season Finale) WEDNESDAY RETURNS: July 2017 Photos: Joey Middleton Branding & Digital: Szebastian.Com www.theginnishow.com

24 APR 2017 · Three more Mocha's to go folks. I know I say this about all of the guests, but what I love most about the first Monday Mocha series is the diversity of guests. We've had equality in the sense that we've had the same about of females as we've had males. They all have an inspiring and individual story. Monday's for me have become a day I look forward to than one that I dread. I hope it's been the same for you as well. This guest is someone I would say is the equivalent of the modern day cupid. I guess dating site and app creators are like that, right? Meet Robyn Exton - founder and CEO of lesbian/queer dating app - HER. The creation of the app was originally inspired when one of her best friends asked her for some advice on how to meet women. After working with a tech company, Robyn finally decided to bite the bullet and create HER, which is now operating in over 20 countries in the world. "We look at the struggles and the unique patterns that women have and try and make an app that works best for women" Follow Monique: @RobynExton Available on: iTunes | Spreaker | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play Featured Voices: Ginni Saraswati, Robyn, Missy Dempsey & Sam Phelps Produced by: Sam Phelps NEXT EPISODE: May 1: Monday Mocha with Eljay Aguilo WEDNESDAY RETURNS: July 2017 Photos: Joey Middleton www.theginnishow.com

17 APR 2017 · This Monday Mocha is a story of quite a powerful manifestation. Meet Chris Frederick, a boy from Ohio, middle America. Growing up with the person who left the biggest heart print on him; his mother, he came out to her when he was 17, just a few months before they were set to head out on a trip to New York. The special moment that was awaiting them both turned out to actually be a moment that would not only shape Chris Frederick's history.....but the actual history of New York City Pride. Chris experienced his first pride, in New York, alongside his beloved mother. He was immersed in the colour, community and celebration of what it is to be you. Little did this boy from Ohio know that a decade later, he would be the Managing Director of New York City Pride. I love this story and I hope it gives your Monday just what it needs. "Pride is the single moment the community comes together and rallies behind this identity and cause for wanting to be accepted by the world." Available on: iTunes | Spreaker | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play Featured Voices: Ginni Saraswati, Chris Frederick, Missy Dempsey & Sam Phelps Produced by: Sam Phelps NEXT EPISODE: April 24: Monday Mocha with Robyn Exton WEDNESDAY RETURNS: July 2017 Photos: Joey Middleton Branding & Digital: Szebastian.Com www.theginnishow.com

10 APR 2017 · I know it feels like a long time between Mocha's. Now that Wednesday's aren't returning until July, our catch up time is down to once a week. It sucks but given the fact that I ask you all to invest in yourselves and listen to your inner child, play time and balance is a part of that so I must practice what I preach. At least that means we get Monday's together right? Now, before you freak out when you listen to this podcast and say, "I've heard this voice before." Other than my dulcet tones, my guest for this week, Australia's Queen of Podcasts herself - Monique Bowley, frequents the airwaves, currently on the Mamamia Podcast Network. Her work is award winning and her witty, quick whips and natural flair for conversation is apparent. What I loved about this particular podcast is that I got to see a deeper side of Monique, even when she told me she "Mutes it when the plop happens." What I loved learning about her was that she is engineered from a place of gratitude; which comes doing what she does....and having a pair legs. Much wisdom, laughter and Monday Motivation in this one, my friends. "I go to mass every Sunday. There is no where in life anymore that tells you not to be a dickhead, as an adult. The one hour on Sunday morning, tells me to be a better person." Follow Monique: @MoniqueBowley Available on: iTunes | Spreaker | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play Featured Voices: Ginni Saraswati, Monique Bowley, Missy Dempsey & Sam Phelps Produced by: Sam Phelps NEXT EPISODE: April 17: Monday Mocha with Chris Fredrick WEDNESDAY RETURNS: July 2017 Photos: Joey Middleton Branding & Digital: Szebastian.Com www.theginnishow.com

29 MAR 2017 · So, it's the last Wednesday episode of Season 2. You'll still hear my dulcet tones on Monday Mocha for the next few weeks but our special time together on Wednesday will be back in July. I love sharing my Wednesdays with you. It's a day I look forward to most and I love that people from all over the world; from places that I've only ever dreamed of listen to The Ginni Show. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. This episode takes a little transactional turn in the sense that we look at ourselves and how we interpret love and how we use that to essentially "trade," or interact with out acts of humanity. What's really in our emotional bank accounts? Why do we always deposit and withdraw such emotions to "trade," with? I hope this episode serves you in learning a little more about yourself, what emotions we tend to turn to when we feel an uncomfortable situation and how we can filter out what's good for us to what just is. Wednesdays will be back in July my friends, but until then, enjoy the Monday Mocha episodes. Please be safe and happy :) Love @theginnishow x Do you approve The Ginni Show? It would mean the world to me if you left a review and gave it five stars. Click here to leave your review. The episode makes a reference to Gary Chapman's book, The 5 Love Languages. Available on: iTunes | Spreaker | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play Featured Voices: Ginni Saraswati, Missy Dempsey & Sam Phelps Produced by: Sam Phelps NEXT EPISODE: Curtis Wong - Monday Mocha April 3 Photos: Joey Middleton Branding & Digital: Szebastian.Com www.theginnishow.com

27 MAR 2017 · This Monday Mocha is a little closer to home. Literally. When I was in my early to late teens and growing in self awareness and learning about myself, it wasn't just Queer As Folk that shone some light on the parts of me that I darkened. I used to hide underneath the covers reading LGBT magazines and newspapers. LOTL was one of those publications - headed up by Silke Bader - ranked the eight most powerful lesbian in the world by CLEO. A powerhouse publisher, event planner and equality advocate here in Australia, it's an honour to have a mocha with yet another person who's indirectly had some influence in shaping who I was today. "When friendships are no longer give and take, when it's heading only in one direction, you realise who you can turn to for support, and who you can give support to." Follow Silke: @SilkeBader Available on: iTunes | Spreaker | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play Featured Voices: Ginni Saraswati, Silke Bader, Missy Dempsey & Sam Phelps Produced by: Sam Phelps NEXT EPISODE: Season Finale: The Wall Street Of Life - Wednesday, March 29 Photos: Joey Middleton Branding & Digital: Szebastian.Com www.theginnishow.com

22 MAR 2017 · Words are such powerful tools. We use them everyday. In speech. In text. In thought. In almost every human interaction. Yet sometimes we forget just how much we take words for granted and how impactful they can be on others and ultimately shape a belief they have. This podcast is dedicated to everyone who's ever felt a little different. Anyone who's searched for that understanding and may not have received the kind of words they hoped for. Love @theginnishow x Do you approve The Ginni Show? It would mean the world to me if you left a review and gave it five stars. Click here to leave your review. Available on: iTunes | Spreaker | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play Featured Voices: Ginni Saraswati, Amber Gelinas, Missy Dempsey & Sam Phelps Produced by: Sam Phelps NEXT EPISODE: Tomboy Tirade - Monday Mocha March 27 Photos: Joey Middleton Branding & Digital: Szebastian.Com www.theginnishow.com

19 MAR 2017 · On the eight Monday Mocha show, we still continue in Hollywood and chat to someone who has left a heart print on my journey. I first caught a glimpse of him on Showtime's Hit Series, "Queer As Folk," where he played the character Emmett Honeycutt. From there, Peter Paige has gone on to be one of the creators and writer's for the ABC's hit show, The Fosters. One of the many many things I love about Peter is the fact that he always makes time to connect with you. A lot of people reach out to him about the art he creates and how it has impacted their lives - I was one of those people and am better for it. A very special Monday Mocha. "Connection is more important than ever at this moment in time. Despite the fact that we are tapped into the internet, in some ways we are less connected. It's important for me to share a meaningful moment with someone." Follow Peter: @ThePeterPaige Available on: iTunes | Spreaker | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play Featured Voices: Ginni Saraswati, Peter Paige, Missy Dempsey & Sam Phelps Produced by: Sam Phelps NEXT EPISODE: Menu, Please? - Wednesday, March 15 Photos: Joey Middleton Branding & Digital: Szebastian.Com www.theginnishow.com

15 MAR 2017 · It's the battle I've faced most of my life. The thing I love more than anything in the world, that was engrained so deeply in my culture and something that I love sharing with my loved ones...my favourite four letter f word.....Food. There's things about Food that I love and things about my love for food that I have used as comfort for other things. This episode, we feast...on all the thought forms are we need to cultivate health and happiness. Love @theginnishow x Available on: iTunes | Spreaker | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play Featured Voices: Ginni Saraswati, Missy Dempsey & Sam Phelps Produced by: Sam Phelps NEXT EPISODE: Monday Mocha with Peter Paige Photos: Joey Middleton Branding & Digital: Szebastian.Com www.theginnishow.com

7 MAR 2017 · As kids who enter the world and go through brand new experiences, the memories we form pave the way to our beliefs about ourselves. Generally speaking, a lot of these beliefs evolve around how much we want to be liked - how much we want that fellow human approval. After all, it's apart of humanity to want to relate and connect with our own species. The issues that arise from this need for approval is that we compromise so much of our own inner voice and needs and fill our minds and energies with resentment. Oprah calls it the "disease to please," and when we place ourselves in a position to seek approval or behave in a way just so others will like us, over time resentment builds. This episode goes through the patterns around approval and where these usually form - home and school; the things we do so that our parents and the cool kids at school like us. Do you approve The Ginni Show? It would mean the world to me if you left a review and gave it five stars on iTunes. Available on: iTunes | Spreaker | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google Play Featured Voices: Ginni Saraswati, Kim McInnes, Szebastian One, Kate Bollard & Sam Phelps Produced by: Sam Phelps NEXT EPISODE: Approved - Wednesday, March 8 Photos: Joey Middleton Branding & Digital: Szebastian.Com www.theginnishow.com