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Two Blokes One Business
Two Blokes One Business is a weekly business podcast for entrepreneurs, founders, recruiters, and aspiring business owners who want real lessons on starting, growing, and scaling a business.
Hosted by Harvey Rivers and Adam Powell, two ex-professional footballers who built HARWELL., a specialist recruitment agency that generated $1.25M in year one, $6M in year two, and ranked #5 on the Australian Financial Review's Top 100 Fast Starters.
Every episode digs into what it actually takes to build, lead, and grow a company - including the decisions that paid off, the ones that didn't, and everything in between.
In solo episodes, Harvey and Adam break down the lessons, mistakes, and strategies they wish someone had told them three years ago when they were starting out.
In guest episodes, they sit down for candid conversations with Australia's top entrepreneurs, leaders, and world-class performance experts - to unpack what actually drives success in business and life.
If you want practical insights on building a business, scaling a company, and making smarter moves as an entrepreneur, this is the podcast for you.
New episodes published every week - subscribe now to level up your business journey
Connect with the Harwell. team:
https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.harwell.au/
Two Blokes One Business
Brooke McIntosh: The Truth About Trauma, Purpose, And Running Around Australia
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Brooke McIntosh hit rock bottom, survived suicidal thoughts and a life-changing car accident, then turned her pain into purpose by running around Australia for mental health awareness.
In this powerful conversation, Brooke shares the incredible journey that transformed her life.
After a life-changing car accident forced her to confront the truth, Brooke committed to rebuilding herself from the inside out.
Four years later, she ran around Australia to raise awareness for mental health, proving that healing comes from having the courage to face pain.
This episode is a must-watch for anyone navigating burnout, trauma, or the relentless pressure of high performance.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or simply someone searching for purpose, Brooke's story offers practical wisdom, hope, and actionable strategies for creating lasting change.
In this episode, you'll discover:
👉How Brooke overcame childhood trauma and suicidal thoughts
👉Why turning pain into purpose changes everything
👉The mindset shift from victim to victor
👉How vulnerability creates stronger leaders and deeper relationships
👉Why high performers often struggle silently
👉The daily habits that build mental resilience
👉Practical strategies for improving self-talk and confidence
👉Lessons learned from running around Australia for mental health
👉How to stop seeking validation from others
Key moments:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 Turning pain to purpose
00:04:20 Rock bottom at 26
00:07:40 Hit by a truck
00:12:20 Life after hospital
00:17:20 Vulnerability is strength
00:24:40 Why run 1600km
00:29:00 Running around Australia
00:33:20 Conversations over kilometres
00:36:40 The widower's thank you
00:49:40 Mirror talk and discipline
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Connect with Brooke McIntosh
https://brookemcintosh.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/brookemcintosh__
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👉Connect with us
https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast
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Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL.
HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.
Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.
👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business?
Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/