Meet Jay Stefanson

We had the good fortune of connecting with Jay Stefanson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jay, what role has risk played in your life or career?
In my life there are times where inside of me I knew that doing something outside the norm would be a big risk. Nothing was easy but that’s where you become the best version of yourself but when life sets the greatest challenges you have nothing but yourself to rely on.
When you get taken to hospital and you are being treated for a suspected stroke, your body breaks down doing the sport you love your life or you are involved in Hurricane Beryl in Houston Texas this year, your flashes before you and changes are inevitable.

You have two choices, sit back and just lose all hope or take a risk and back yourself and person you have always been.

You have to believe in what you are doing. I have always had the energy and passion but I needed that little bit if push, the drive to take that next step and that what those situations and many others have done to get me to this point of my life

If I hadn’t taken a risk, or just backed myself I wouldn’t be talking about
Wild Child WASP Australia, Metal Mania, my Health and Wellbeing business “Journey of a Whitefeather” getting a Spurt science degree at 40 and writing a Physical Education teachers manual “Ace Phys Ed. Glitz n Glam Ganes”, the Aussie Affirnation Cards , contacting Diamond Dallas Page the founder of DDPyoga, to get help with my major back issues then becoming the first DDPy instructor in the Southern Hemisphere. So many times I have backed myself to at least have a go. It may sound like I am bragging but I am excited and proud of my achievements and that’s what each and every person should feel like when taking a gamble on you pays off.

Whether it is getting up and speaking in public, asking that girl or boy you like out on a date or just simply saying I want this, thats attitude you have to have. It’s not easy and sometimes lonely but remember it can only be you to drive that car of life.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I have been considered Australia’s greatest Hype man. Anything I put my mind and passion into I have that drive to inspire people and just put a smile on their face and give them hope that all will be ok.

The energy, the enthusiasm and love for life to motivate others to get the best out of themselves. Take that energy and enthusiasm and put it on the stage or infront of people to make them want more out of life , dance like no one is watching but also to see myself like I do in the mirror .. someone who just cares

As I already stated, I have had my own personal setbacks but that has made me take those risks I speak of to get here writing this piece.

Having this creative streak paired with this love and passion for life I have bee. Able to walk a journey of self discovery but also gain so many life lessons that has shown me what my purpose on this earth is.

The Life PhD, as I call it has given me the opportunity to create memories and achievements like being Australian Heavyweight Champion Professional Wrestler, 3 time Tag team Champion and 2 time Trans Tasman Champion for the UWA pro wrestling promotion in Australia, but being a dedicated father to my daughter, someone who was a single parent, little money and just did what they did because of the love of their family.

This is the backbone of my own personal triumphs. As spoken about before the scariest moray confronting incidents in my life have opened up my mind to what had made me tick and what had to change to become better for me and forfil my purpose in life through the creations I gave developed..

Creating The Journey of a Whitefeather brand. I say remove the mark, write out story and in thise words a new passion is bir and belief in all that I have been through was for a greater purpose.
This assisted me in writing my story, tithed “Journey of a Whitefeather” and finding my love for writing poetry.

The Aussie Affirnatiin Cards I have written. These were statements I wrote while I was not in a good place. They made me think and with a bit Aussie slamg as we say it diwnubder, these messages are ones I would like to give to others to make them think about how they are as humans but also better themselves through just being aware.

I have expanded to a health and well-being business where with my 27 years experience I coach and assist people in their own physical, mental and emotional healing. Talking and speaking publically to small groups, individuals and workplaces, I speak about the tools that I used to change my life and just be happier within myself. Ask yourself this, I have heard all that I can do but do I practice it. Sending small messages to remind people that they are the diamond they have been searching for.
The professional Physival Education resource manual I have written “Ace Phys Ed” Glitz n Glam Games is another product of my love for creativity and expression of hiw through game play and themes we can make health, fitness and movement fun for all ages.

This has taken me to starting my own podcasts
“A Chat with Jay” where I interview people around the world about their life and how their stories can help others and Life Theories a show on Spotify and YouTube with my dear friends Sarah Kaner, Diana Grippo and Cortez Medford where we chat about life, our own growth and how we are changing peoples lives with our own awareness and knowledge

The music well that’s a passion that I have had since I a child .
Living the dream of playing in Wild Child WASP Australia and the Australian Village People Tribute and Trivia show “The New Recruits” gives me the chance to spread happiness and my love for life through music and dance.

Public speaking, keynote and MC roles especially when I am hosting interactive trivia with the New Recruits, I just get that boost . I just love giving out that energy to others. It’s the ultimate when you can help others in some way with your bay belt of gifts or your own personal superpower.

So that’s the life I have created and I hope that I can empower and inspire people through any one of these lives of mibe.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Well, let’s go with Australia as a whole, now we all want to say Kangaroos and you will see them in many places in Victoria

I live in Melbourne at present so we are known as the Rock city so there would be a lot of opportunities to see a lot of live music, original bands, tribute shows and other entertainment.
Melbourne also has a good food culture. Places like St.Kilda, Brunswick Street would be perfect to check out the culture that we have developed over the years.
Sports, well there’s nothing like sports in Melbourne. We have the Aussie Rules Footy at the MCG, The Aussie open Tennis, the Grand Prix and so many other events you can look at.

If you wanted to travel to other states of Australia, here are some of the main attractions in each of the other states

Perth : Rottnest Island and the Quokkas, City of Fremantle, Kings Park and of course the beach lines are magnificent

Sydney : Darling Harbour which includes Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Opera House and the great sights of Bondi

Gold Coast Queensland ” Beaches are magnificent, Australia Zoo (Home of the Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin), Great Barrier Reef, so many sights we can look at

Adelaide Sooth Australia : Wineries, big here and people who love a bit of the wine tasting this would be the way to go

Its such a spacious place and have so many coastal sights that are breathtaking

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My story, well there are so many people I would like to thank who inspired me or just took a chance on me 1. My Daughter, Sahara : I looked after her when there was a separation when she was 3. I dedicated my life to making sure she had everything and that means emotionally, physically and Spritually. She has been an inspiration to me to keep going becaise i see what kind of woman she has become, a confident, strong and someone who has self belief and knows her dad will always be there regardless… True Unconditkional love

2. Diedre James : My mentor, a lady who sat by me through the hard times, someone who is a health and wellbeing practitioner for over 45 years, but is there to help me on my journey and ask the had questions but give the support to find the answers within me

3. Greg Riley & Michael McNair : personal life coaches, but have the knowledge about the way the human mind , body and spirit work. He gave me the chance to be involved in his “Shadow Warrior” course which was a man only course that was set to look into our lives in a safe space to be ourselves but also the tools to become better. Big thing for me was the encouragement to do the work on myself. This is where I have taken stock of my life and made significant changes and as you can see,

Books that I have found inspiration out of …
1.. The Tao Te Ching “The Book of the Way”
2. Napolean HIll : “Grow Rich with a Peace of MInd”
3. Bret Hitman Hart Biography
4. “Bad as I want to be” Dennis Rodman
5. Diamond Dallas Page “Positively Unstoppable”
6. Memories dreams and Reflections by Carl Jung

Motivational speakers and authors
Jordan Peterson

My Native American Healer and Teacher “Red Horse” from Native American Productions in Melbourne Australia

Greg Riley ; Founder of 5 Dimensions Personal Coaching

Friends and Colleagues : “Life Theories Podcast Hosts”
Sarah Kamer, Cortez Medford and Diana Grippo

I want to thank everybody who took a chance on me or had the belief in me to give me a chance …

Website: https://wasptributeaustralia.weebly.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wild_child_waspoz/

Twitter: https://x.com/WASPtributeAUST?mx=2

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildChildWASPAust

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2RviAbGzsjqsmHSFdQm0zA?sub_confirmation=1

Other: My health and wellbeing business Page links : https://wwhealth.weebly.com/welcomepage.html https://www.tiktok.com/@wordsofthewarrrior https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whitewarriorhealth https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555263650155 and my link tree : https://linktr.ee/journeyofawhitefeather?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=8fdb8b81-f34c-4779-af9e-2203b819c327 

Image Credits
Jarod Burns Photography : @jarodburns (instagram) Steamkittens Photography ” @steamkittens