What made you what you are?

That's the question at the heart of Neil Mitchell's new segment.

Every Wednesday, he'll speak to someone about the formative experiences that make them tick.

Up this week is Australian culinary icon Maggie Beer, who has today been appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to the tourism and hospitality industries, and for her work in aged welfare.

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