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 help to shed light on a mysterious mining lifestyle to many.
Mad Mumzie takes us on a personal journey, reflecting on her recent holiday to Adelaide and the insights she gained while people-watching. As she shares her experiences, she highlights the importance…
Job interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience, filled with anticipation and uncertainty. In this episode, we delve into the rollercoaster ride of Mad Mumzie’s daughter’s phone interview. We explo…
Georgia Wilson shares her journey from being an underground truck driver to a respected shot firer and safety professional. Georgia is a passionate miner and safety advocate. She talks about her init…
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of mining recruitment, the power of persistence, investing in the Resources sector and the importance of a good laugh along the way!
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Come with Mad Mumzie as she goes for a mine dust lung disease check up, including chest Xray. What is involved? What did she do wrong along the way, and what you need to know for your check-ups. Why …
Random chat with visiting underground jumbo operator who is very close to Mad Mumzie's family. After talking about mining acronyms she HAD to hit record!
A fun and informative convo followed. Along w…
Torqn App founders Troy McDonald and Brett Baker created an amazing app that is going viral around the globe. Torqn is the new knowledge platform exclusively for the Mining Industry & its equipment.
…What's it like driving a water cart in the mines, on night shift especially!? Plus Mad Mumzie has found some old recordings never released... until now. We start with Yowies on night shift filling up…
Want to know more about mining life? Listen to this! Mitch & Mad Mumzie are going long in this epic happy hour/Sunday Session. From night shift, heat, flys, crib breaks, family matters, sunrises and …
Driving to a mining town can be a challenge! D.I.D.O (Drive in Drive Out) is very common in the industry, especially in Central Qld. Mad Mumzie went to visit family and didn't listen to her own advic…
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…
Crawford Boots founder Penny Crawford shares why she is so passionate to help get our feet sorted. Why did she leave 30 years as a podiatrist to design waterproof industrial safety boots that fit?
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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 …
‘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 t…
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 volc…
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 …
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 cer…
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 hat…
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. B…
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 & Tradeswo…