The Silence Between Stories - Episode 03 - The Seventh Seat

Six strangers gathered around a single table to move beyond small talk and share the raw, unfiltered stories that define them. In this episode of The Seventh Seat, the conversation explores extraordinary discipline, personal resilience, professional success, survival, health, and the courage to be truly seen. From breaking world records and building businesses from the ground up to navigating personal challenges and creative pursuits, each guest brings a unique perspective to an evening shaped by honest conversation and the “unrepeatable nature of a moment.”

Episode 3 features the following guests:

• Nathan Toleman — CEO of The Mulberry Group, a leading restaurant group in Melbourne. Starting with a small café, Nathan has grown the business to six restaurants and cafés, along with a farm.
• Ian Jacobs — Self-defence advocate, fitness and nutrition business owner, and former Triple World Champion, known for achieving the world’s fastest kickboxing knockout in 1.8 seconds.
• Melody Horrill — Published author and marine conservationist, supporting organisations including the Jane Goodall Institute and KivHDolphinWatch.
• Angela Fabian — Professional vocalist and former contestant on Channel 9’s The Voice Season 9 (2020), where she received a three-chair turn from Boy George, Delta Goodrem, and Kelly Rowland for her performance of Amazing Grace.
• Sarah Johnson — Practitioner of natural healing who studied Ancient Chinese Philosophy for the body and mind with Master Yang at Calligraphy Health. She is a Reiki Master Teacher, certified Wim Hof Method Instructor, and practitioner of Restorative Yoga and Rebirthing Breathwork.
• Richard Cornish — Award-winning food writer and author of five books, renowned for his encyclopaedic knowledge of food and ingredients.
• Chef Thi Le — Chef and owner of Vietnamese eateries Anchovy and Ca Com Banh Mi Bar in Richmond, Melbourne.