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We do not know who we touch on our path, but not many of us have touched people by starring in one of the biggest horror blockbusters of the 80’s. Yet Barbara Bingham is more than Miss Van Deusen in Friday the 13th Part VIII. She’s a screenwriter, producer, devoted mother and wife, and at 65 a shining example of taking on new challenges and living big at any age. Resilient, creative and beautifully loving, Barbara’s A to Be is like a heart-warming hug.
Resources:
Origin of Mercedes Benz, and the first ever road trip, here and here.
Learn more about Barbara and her work here.
See Barbara in Friday the 13th VIII – Jason takes Manhattan
The Ho’oponopono Prayer here and here.
About Barbara Bingham
Barbara Bingham, originally from Hawaii, is best known for her iconic roles in the horror genre. She began her career with a role on the original “Hawaii 5-0” before venturing to Los Angeles in her early twenties, where she navigated a versatile career in film, television, and commercials. Notably, she took on lead roles in movies such as “Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan,” “Soldier’s Fortune,” “Cop Target,” and “Beyond Darkness.” In 1996, Barbara made a significant move to Australia, where her career evolved to encompass corporate roleplay, screenplay writing, and print work. Today, this multifaceted talent calls Sydney home, known for her boundless creativity both in front of the camera and beyond.
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2:25 Pre-interview bump in the road- Is Jo’s car breaking down a lesson from the universe?
3:58 Starting from the beginning- The universe offering Barbara her first big break on the then brand new series, Hawaii 50.
6:43 Does a difficult journey indicate we’re on the wrong route? Not necessarily.
7:31 This impossible task of mastering an Australian accent and the hilarious honesty of Barbara’s son.
9:40 Becoming horror royalty and touching the lives of countless strangers.
15:30 What sets Barbara apart as someone who pursued dreams in a notoriously challenging industry?
16:40 Moving to Australia- How three years turned into three decades.
18:43 Barbara on pausing her career to devote time to motherhood, rediscovering herself & reinvigorating her career once becoming an empty nester.
22:45 “Look at what makes your heart sing”- Barbara’s advice to woman looking to find themselves after a career break.
24:05 Honouring Ian- Barbara’s tribute to her nephew’s life and lasting gift in their final moments.
32:21 “I shook his hand and thought, oh, this is who I’m spending my life with”- Barbara’s key to a successful relationship, and the movie moment she locked eyes with her soulmate.
36:53 Jo and Mimi’s hilarious tales of first encounters with their loves, complete with wardrobe memories.
39:44 Jo shares the Origin Story of a Well Known Thing… the roadtrip!
42:43 Barbara’s reflects on her other great love- her beloved son.
44:45 Refocusing self love with the Hawaii phrase ho’oponopono and telling the negative voice to “shut the fu** up!”.
46:57 The crescendo question- What is Barbara Binghams ‘Be’?
Meet Jo
Jo Stanley is Founder and CEO at Broad Radio – radio for women, by women. Comedian, author, MC, speaker. Co-host of The House of Wellness TV and Radio. Hope messenger. Equality warrior. Mother, wife, awesome friend.
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Mimi is the Author of House of Kwa, Journalist, MC, Facilitator, Keynote, Mum of four, studying to become a mindfulness mediation teacher, also did architecture at university and didn’t become an architect. Quite a good friend.
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