Shared Minds Podcast

CEO and founder of Valley Eyewear, Michael Crawley shares the incredible story of how he built one of the world’s biggest sunglasses brands.
A journey that started with a passing lie to avoid embarrassment and a small hobby in his garage.
What began as an accident turned into a global empire, with Valley now selling hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of sunglasses every year across the world.

In this episode of The Shared Minds Podcast, Kirby brings out a deck of Deeper Conversation Cards and they’re packed with absolute gold. The questions open the door to some seriously meaningful, unexpected conversations about life, self-belief, vulnerability, and perspective across all walks of life. It’s a fun, relaxed, easy-to-listen episode of two mates getting deep, quickly (our speciality), letting the conversation flow wherever it needs to go.
If you want it a touch shorter, rawer, or with more laughs baked in, say the word and I’ll tweak the flavour.
Get your own set on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com.au/BestSelf-Co-Conversation-Relationships-Interactions/dp/B088KSFYM3?th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=kheck04-22&linkId=96ce51a5601140d1d5324ec1a488cc5a&language=en_AU&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

We sit down with Greg McLean, better known as Greg vs Golf. Once a child golfing prodigy, Greg walked away from the sport at just 18 years old. Fast forward to now and in the space of just 10 days, Greg has set himself an audacious challenge: to become a PGA Pro within the next year.
What started as a personal goal has exploded online, with the internet rallying behind him as his journey goes viral. In less than two weeks, Greg has become one of the most talked-about names in the golfing world.
This is an incredible story about second chances, bold decisions, and how life can change in the blink of an eye.
If you want it shorter, more hype-driven, or more reflective/emotional, say the word and I’ll dial it exactly to the vibe of the show.

We are back after Xmas break, so we opened the phones and asked one simple question: what was your first week back at work like after Christmas?
What we got back hilarious and painfully relatable.From workplace resentment and Sunday scaries on steroids, to genuine sadness and “is this really my life?” moments the call-ins did not disappoint.
If you’ve ever stared at your alarm after the holidays and questioned every life choice you’ve ever made… this one’s for you.

Watch the full video episode on Youtube at:
https://youtu.be/Rs0kdud7FkA

Kirby has organised a very special Christmas surprise for everyone, something he’s been trying to share for a long time and has finally decided… you’re all being forced to listen.
This episode also marks the completion of our first full year taking The Shared Minds Podcast full-time. We reflect on the highs, the lows, the moments that challenged us, and the parts of the journey we’ll never forget.
We talk openly about what this year has meant to us, what we’ve learned along the way, and the moments that reminded us why we started in the first place.
To wrap it all up, we’re also sharing that The Shared Minds Podcast will be taking a short break over the New Year period a chance to reset, recharge, and come back even stronger in 2026.
Thank you for being part of this journey. This one’s special ❤️