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If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?
“Giving can be a small amount and it still makes a difference.”
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If you’ve been listening to me for a while, you may recall that I attending the inaugural SXSW Sydney event in 2023 and amoung some of the most incredible talks and panels I attended, I came across today’s guest. Theresa Winters organised the panel and session with the topic being microgrants. Alternative forms of fund raising have always intrigued me and I’ve been involved in micro-financing and giving circles previously so I was eager to learn more.
Theresa is an international-award-winning community builder. Her full-time role is as the Alumni Programs Coordinator at the University of Technology Sydney (Australia's #1 young university), where she creates global connections between alumni, organisations, and students. She was the winner of the international Community Manager Award from the Global Workspace Association.
She is the co-founder and editor of The Plus Ones, a media company that focuses on telling people about the best events and experiences across Melbourne and Sydney. If that wasn’t already enough, Theresa is also the Dean of the Sydney chapter of The Awesome Foundation, and recently served as a Board member of the Surry Hills Business Partnership. She also acts as the Sydney lead for the Fomo Killer Society - a private group of the best founders, operators, and community builders throughout Australasia.
Theresa’s favourite activities include running a book club (focused on prize-winning and acclaimed literature); teaching workshops about Historical Linguistics at Laneway Learning; and planning elaborate theme parties for her friends! It takes a special kind of human to do the work Theresa does, so please enjoy meeting this wonderful woman.
For more information about Theresa, check out these places;-
Instagram: @desdrata and @awesomefoundsyd
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresawinters/
Website: https://www.awesomefoundation.org/en/chapters/sydney
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If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?
“That our experience of the world is a choice. We can find equal dark and light. Equal utopia and dystopia. Equal heaven and hell. Where our focus goes gives us our reality.”
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My guest today has been an architect, created and headed up a financial planning business for two decades, then became a coach and mentor of business leaders and for even more diversity thrown in, the past nine years now an acclaimed Artist.
Maurice Goldberg leverages the inherent creativity in all human beings to innovate and implement better, faster... & more beautifully. He brings clarity, self-expression and expansive thinking to engage and innovate within organisations and take people beyond what they think is possible. He has created some of the fastest-growing and most forward-thinking businesses in Australia. He has been listed three times in BRW Magazines Fast100, being one of the fastest 100 growing companies in Australia (2004, 2005 and 2007). For over 30 years he’s been the CEO of businesses in Financial Services, Real Estate, Marketing and Public Art & Design where he has been instigating revolutionary thinking.
What makes Maurice unique is his success in both Finance and The Arts which has given him mastery of both analytical left-brain and creative right-brain thinking. He also has decades of facilitating small and large groups to effectively, deep dive into clarity and accelerated engagement and increased ideation. This gives his clients momentum and insights that most organisations struggle to gain.
He has always been creative and often rocks the boat in his pursuit of better ways of doing business. His diverse career has led him to be part visionary, part rebel and part designer and like a great architect asks deeper questions that facilitate evolutionary pathways to success. He says challenges in business and life are design puzzles waiting to be solved by asking the right questions.
Evolving smarter happens by creatively unlocking the all too often hidden ideas, potential and passion, locked inside our organisations He is known for his razor-sharp intuitive insights and his uncanny ability to simplify what seems complex. Clients describe his facilitations as insightful, fun, unexpected and mind-blowing and a game changer.
In the past decade, he has also been making an extraordinary body of public art exhibited in public spaces, festivals and museums from Sydney to London and the Pilbara to New York. He is best known for his beautiful use of pattern, space, scale and colour and ease in facilitating collaborations with artists, organisations and communities. If that bio doesn’t intrigue you on meeting Maurice, I don’t know what will - let’s dive in!
For more information about Maurice, check out these places;-
**Maurice has an upcoming art installation in Melbourne from 18-21 July, 2024.
“GLOW” at the Stonnington Winter Arts Festival in Malvern East**
Instagram: @MauriceGoldberg @GoldbergAberlineStudio
LinkedIn: Maurice Goldberg
Website: https://www.thebeautifulandusefulstudio.com/
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If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?
“I’d like to talk about Sex toys, vibrators, and how we need to normalise female pleasure and the interesting topic of what it's like building a business in such a taboo space.”
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I was going to start by saying that today’s episode is one for the gals.. But honestly - male partners could do with learning about this topic as well! We are going to give you some ideas for great gift-giving in future, I’m sure! Our topic today is certainly not like any other I’ve ever had on the pod in the past 5 years. You will likely learn a few new things but most definitely giggle along with us as we chat with this remarkable businesswoman. I met today’s guest, Viv at a dinner recently and then saw her speak at a conference. She’s a powerhouse - but could also easily become a stand-up comedian - she has me in hysterics.
You see, Viv Conway is the Co-Founder of the 7-figure women’s sexual wellness brand, Girls Get Off. No stranger to the world of business, Viv previously built and sold an activewear brand and a social media agency. Girls Get Off is on a mission to empower women in all things pleasurable, removing the stigma or taboo that comes with talking about (and making the most of!) getting off. Viv believes that shame needs to be taken out of female masturbation and that there’s no greater awakening than getting to know yourself inside and out. (in the words of TayTay) Are you ready for it? Let’s strap on.. I mean strap in, as we learn more about this juicy topic with the ever-entertaining Viv Conway!
For more information about Viv, check out these places;-
Instagram: Viv Conway and Girls Get Off
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viv-conway-68ba9b93/
Website: Girls Get Off
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If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?
“Why social enterprise is the way of the future! It doesn’t have to be profit OR purpose, you can (and should) have both!”
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I meet a lot of people in the work I do and every now and then, I come across someone who I instantly want to learn more about. My guest today is one of those people. She has a quiet disposition and yet is fiercely passionate about the work she does - which happens to be impacting some of our most vulnerable members of society. She’s so fascinating, has built an incredible business and I was eager to sit down with her.
Her name is Jane Marx and she’s an experienced social entrepreneur and business innovator. She is passionate about creating meaningful employment opportunities for marginalised women to grow the skills, self-confidence, and financial independence they need to fulfil their dreams. Jane is the Founder and CEO of social enterprise, The Beautiful Bunch, and is an advocate for using the power of business to create a more inclusive and sustainable economy. Most recently, Jane has been working on a first-of-its-kind rose-growing operation, Rooftop Roses, and is on a mission to disrupt the floriculture industry, growing local roses that are good for people and the planet. Jane is a beautiful human and I can’t wait for you to meet her.
For more information about Jane, check out these places;-
Instagram: Jane Marx and The Beautiful Bunch
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-marx/
Website: https://thebeautifulbunch.com/
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If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?
“The isolation and lack of resources for rural women and mothers”
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Today we meet an extraordinary human. Rebecca Gilchrist is a mother of two, farmer and Clinical Psychologist living and breathing rural life on a 6th generation mixed grazing property in NSW. The rolling granite hills of the New England tablelands are a long way from her childhood as an expatriate, the daughter of a telco executive, raised travelling and living abroad in China, India and Türkiye.
When Rebecca found herself birthing her daughter on an ambulance plane at 33 weeks, a stint in NICU and navigating a second high-risk pregnancy in the bush she was confronted with the deafening echo of challenges experienced by many women in accessing maternity care and support for birth trauma recovery in the bush. Rebecca is passionate about sharing her story and bringing mental health services to rural women throughout all of Australia - not just those in the cities. Let’s meet Rebecca and hear more of her story.
Website: www.rgpsychology.com.au
Instagram: @her_rural_psychologist
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THE ‘WHY’ BEHIND BUSINESS with Aaron Smith
If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?
“I believe business is the number one way people can do good / impact positive change in society today. The one question I wish society would talk more about is the WHY behind why people start businesses. With Tall Poppy Syndrome rampant in this country, I feel the assumption is for profit, but I would say 9/10 times an entrepreneur has a stronger purpose behind their WHY, and profit is a secondary outcome.”
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Founder of KX Pilates, Aaron Smith is an award-winning fitness innovator, entrepreneur and author of DEFINE YOURSELF: When Passion, Purpose and Business Collide. Based on the Japanese philosophy of kaizen (continuous improvement), KX Pilates is a dynamic workout that has transformed both fitness participants and the business at large. Smith founded KX Pilates in February 2010 and has since built it into Australia's largest pilates franchise with over 110+ studios across Australia, Indonesia, China, Singapore, Taiwan and New Zealand.
Kaizen drives Smith physically and mentally and imbues everything he does, from the way he sharpens his business skills to the lessons he has applied to his life thus far. He lives and acts by the principle of creating a culture of empowerment for franchise partners so that everyone in the KX Pilates rises with the brand's success. Put simply, KX exists to change lives for the better.
As the founder of KX Pilates, Aaron has earnt multiple awards and recognition including 2021 Melbourne Young Fitness Entrepreneur, being recognised as an influential Victorian to watch by the Herald Sun in 2020, Australian Young Fitness Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019, was named in the top 3 of Australia’s Top 30 Franchise Executives (2020), and featured in the 2019 Top 10 Dynamic Entrepreneurs by Dynamic Business Magazine.
In November 2018 Aaron stepped down as CEO to focus on innovation and international expansion and I was eager to dig deeper into his story and find out what drives a guy like this who has created a very successful business network.
For more information about Aaron, check out these places;-
Instagram: @ajs_kx
Linkedin: Aaron Smith
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If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?
“As a culture why do we feel the need to top-up our personalities with booze and not be our authentic selves socially?”
Victoria Vanstone is the host of Sober Awkward, a popular comedy podcast that tracks two former party animals as they navigate life without booze. Victoria started writing on the day she gave up alcohol and became a renowned over-sharer on her blog drunkmummysobermummy.com. The reformed ‘party girl’ is now on a mission to help others who are stuck in a pattern of normalised social binge drinking.
Originally from Reading in the UK, Vic now lives on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland with her brood of uncontrollable children, a rather confused dog, and a very patient husband. Victoria's first book 'A Thousand Wasted Sundays' is out now and I was super excited to meet her - I hope you love this conversation as much as I did.
**If you’re in New Zealand, Sober Awkward are doing a live show on May 30, 2024. See website for details**
For more information about Victoria, check out these places;-
Websites: www.soberawkward.com drunkmummysobermummy
Instagram:@drunkmummysobermummy @soberawkward
Linkedin: Victoria Vanstone
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If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?
“I wish society would engage more deeply in conversations about grief, recognizing its universal impact and how we can create spaces for more healing, compassion, and understanding.“
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You may recall me talk about an amazing retreat I’ve been to in NZ a couple of times & there I met a very special person that I wanted to introduce you to today.
Jessica Winkle is an incredibly experienced yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, and retreat leader, based at the prestigious Aro Ha Wellness Retreat in New Zealand. Originally from Oklahoma, USA, her yoga journey began after experiencing profound loss at the tender age of 19, compounded by numerous other losses throughout her life. Jessica's immersion in yoga led to her being honoured with the Aspiring Yoga Teaching Scholarship by Yoga Alliance in 2016.
Over the years, Jessica has delved deeply into the realm of grief, recognizing a profound societal gap in understanding and processing this universal human experience. Passionate about facilitating healing journeys, she has conducted numerous grief ritual workshops, cacao ceremonies, and more, offering solace and guidance to those navigating their own grief landscapes. Jess is such a beautiful human and I loved reconnecting with her, I hope you enjoy this chat too. M x
For more information about Jess, check out these places;-
Instagram: Journey of Jess
Aro Ha Website: Aroha Wellness Retreat
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If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?
“Extenuating circumstances aside: What is stopping you from closing the gap between the world you inhabit, and the one you never explored, but wish you did?”
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Monique van Tulder knows this generation of mid-life women have had enough. With helicopter parenting, juggling careers (perhaps professional life taking a backseat), or caring for aging family members, it’s time for second-act women to spend resources and time on themselves. Yeah!!
Monique is leading Conversations on Mid-Life Wellbeing Teaching others on how to expand a mid-life in joy and creating space for themselves, encouraging them to design their guidebook for A Grown Ups Gap Year.
Authentically sharing her story of mid-life reinvigoration - her own Eat Pray Runaway & Return adventure (she abandoned her family for eight months) - Monique’s wisdom inspires other women to prioritise health & well-being, financial literacy, retirement or professional life, and of course, travel retreats and adventure also!
Monique leads an engaged online community of like-minded mid-age women who want to regain control of their lives. Her mantra: “Now, is your time” sounds like just the antidote for many of us living a life seemingly for others & not ourselves. Let’s find out more from the wonderful Monique van Tulder.
Her book ‘A Grown Ups Gap Year’ 101 Really Practical Journeys for Navigating mid-life (I wish someone told me) will be available June 2024 (The Wellbeing Travel Guide series).
For more information about Monique, check out these places;-
Website: https://www.moniquevantulder.com.au/
Instagram: @moniquevantulder
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If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?
“Despite the negativity surrounding you, how you can learn to speak authentically and learn how to trust yourself more.”
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The lady you’re about to meet has a unique story. Not letting speech difficulties define her as a child, she overcame early setbacks to master her craft and become an incredible keynote speaker. I came across Annelise McCarthy when she was ‘schooling’ those on social media who had trolled her for the attire she had chosen to wear on stage. Not one to conform, Annelise eloquently put them in their place and I was intrigued to find out more about this fabulously articulate woman.
Annelise is a Women’s Speaking & Confidence Coach with over 15 years of public speaking training. She’s the owner and founder of ‘Her Speaking Coach’, where she makes speaking fun, empowering and sexy for women all over the globe. A world champion speaker, Annelise has performed on state, national and international stages and believes that speaking is a skill for life that all women can master. Let’s meet Annelise…
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For more information about Annelise, check out these places;-
Website: https://www.herspeakingcoach.com/
Instagram: @herspeakingcoach
Linkedin: Annelise McCarthy
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If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?
”I want to talk about how you can be safer online and how parents can prevent their kids from getting arrested.”
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My guest today is unlike anyone I’ve ever had on the show before. When he was very young, he was a criminal hacker. Now he protects companies from people just like him.
Many years ago, in the NSW coastal town of Eden, Bastien Treptel was a curious kid and had a fascination for computers and technology. He would disassemble any technology he could get his hands on, including his father’s old telescope and his mother’s washing machine. After his grandfather gave him an old Pentium 486 computer when he was 14, Bastien began reading about famous hackers around the world and they became a source of inspiration for him.
By 16, he captured national attention and the Australian Federal Police were at his door. Bastien had hacked into a major Australian bank, accessing 40,000 credit card numbers and sensitive data. It was his love of pizza that led to the police tracking him down and ultimately reforming his ways.
Years later, Bastien put his skills to good use and founded CTRL Group with the aim of combating cybercrime, and in 2021, he sold the company for a serious sum that he now doesn’t need to work. Today, he uses his time to spread the word on how dangerous and creative cyber criminals are and how you can protect your business and personal life. Bastien is dedicated to inspiring everyone to appreciate security as it becomes an essential part of our lives as we move into a hyper-digitized world.
I saw Bastien speak at SXSW last year and have been following him on Insta ever since - finding his content so helpful and insightful, if not at times, quite terrifying at how exposed we are these days - I just had to get him on the show. Let's dive in to learn more about the fascinating and sometimes scary world of cybercrime…
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Linkedin: Bastien Treptel
Instagram: Bastien Treptel
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If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?
“We need more conversation around understanding the feelings we seek through financial attainment. When we attach emotional goals to our financial pursuits, we're more likely to create lasting habits and feel confident in our monetary decisions. By fostering this dialogue, we can cultivate a healthier relationship with money, grounded in emotional fulfilment rather than purely materialistic goals.”
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Amanda Thompson is the Founder and financial guru behind Endurance Financial. With an impressive two decades of financial advising experience under her belt, Amanda has guided clients from diverse backgrounds and financial aspirations. Whether she’s launching her own business, facing a cancer battle, or qualifying three times for the Ironman World Championships, Amanda has never been afraid of a challenge.
At Endurance Financial, Amanda leverages her extensive financial advising background and life experiences to educate and mentor in an approachable and relatable manner, helping clients conquer their financial anxieties and take control of their financial destinies. Her passion lies in unravelling intricate financial concepts.
Amanda's mission is to rekindle personal and business confidence by imparting financial wisdom and the assurance to forge a harmonious relationship with money, ultimately transforming you into your very own CFO – Confident, Focused, and On top of your Finances.
Amanda's literary offering, "Financially Fit Women," delves into the many challenges faced by women today. Drawing from her decades of experience and expertise, Amanda empowers readers to seize control of their financial future, shatter societal barriers, and rise to financial fitness.
For more information about Amanda, check out these places;-
Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/amandathompsonofficial/?hl=en
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandathompsonfp/
Website: https://endurancefinancial.com.au/
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If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?
“We need to take responsibility for our own health and this includes our mental health.”
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Shane Kelton is a speaker and author who’s experienced mental health issues since the age of 12. His first memories are hiding under the bed with the thoughts of wanting to die, and it was the internalising of all the thoughts and feelings that nine years later led to a suicide attempt. A roller coaster ride of ups and downs was to follow, as he went about finding his way to get through the darkest of thoughts. Shane knew he didn’t want to die, but the internal dialogue and suffering all became too much. In this years that followed Shane got to work on himself, lived the ups and downs and decided after a friend died by suicide that enough was enough.
As a lived experience speaker he wanted to do more, so he wrote his book ‘I didn’t want to die, I just wanted the pain to end- finding a better way’ in an aim to help others who may be suffering or give a better understanding to those who just don’t get it. Shane’s passion is creating real conversations which don’t feel as challenging as they once were, allowing all humans to feel safer, build connections and find there own community to become healthier and happy versions of themselves.
For more information about Shane, check out these places;-
Website: https://powerstrengthvulnerability.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shane_kelton/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power_strength_vulnerability/
LinkedIn: Shane Kelton
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If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?
”The challenges of having an ‘invisible/silent’ disability (single-sided deafness) and how audio became my life probably as a result of ‘sticking it to the man’!
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My guest today is someone dear to my heart & she’s not only super talented but she’s the most joyous person you could ever come across. We’ve worked together coming up 5 years now & I felt it was time I got her on the show as she’s a wealth of information.
Brianna Ansaldo is the founder & head honcho of my wonderful podcast production company Bambi Media and I’m so happy for you to get to meet her today.
Brianna has always had a passion for storytelling. With a Bachelor's Degree in Music Production from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and almost two decades of experience working in the audio industry, Brianna has a deep understanding of how to use sound to create engaging and immersive experiences.
Her work as a composer has been featured on television shows internationally, including NBC, CTV, and Foxtel. She has also had her music featured in online advertising campaigns, most notably for Adidas. In addition to her composing work, Brianna has also recorded in some of Australia's award-winning studios, including Studios 301 (Sydney) and Rockinghorse Records (Byron Bay).
After over a decade of working exclusively as a songwriter, Brianna was looking for her next challenge. She founded an awesome podcast and video production agency and in the eight years since then, Brianna and her team have helped to launch, produce, and develop podcasts for hundreds of clients globally. She is now also a podcast industry judge for the Australian Podcast Awards, Webby Awards and Signal Awards. Bri is an awesome singer and downright amazing human - can’t wait for you to meet her…
We talked about Brianna’s audition in Australia’s Got Talent - watch it here!
For more information about Brianna, check out these places;-
Website: www.bambymedia.com
Instagram: Bamby Media
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If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?
”The power of small steps – how each, when collated, form the most spectacular masterpiece, however in isolation feel insignificant and uninspiring. In this fast-moving world, society so often celebrates life's bigger milestones and overnight success stories but fails to recognise the profound impact small steps make. Only when we look back with foresight are they detectable because we can see how each jigsaw piece came together.”
Gianna Lucas is a passionate motivational speaker, Youth Life Coach & Co-Founder and CEO at Happow – a life skills education provider on a mission to future-proof the lives of young people in high school and beyond. Featuring 50+ hours of Life Lessons (life skills courses) and 100+ Power Talks (mini motivational videos), their gamified eLearning life skills platform gives youth access to on-demand insights, tips and strategies from Australia’s top experts around money, health and wellness, career and relationships.
Gianna is a proud member of the Local Jobs Program Taskforce for Inner Metro Melbourne. Representing the ‘Youth’ sector, she advocates for employment schemes and opportunities that are holistic, robust and relatable, so that each young person is set up for success from the moment they enter the workforce. Gianna has spent 6+ years working in the youth empowerment sector. As a Youth Educator and Motivational Speaker, she has presented her own transformative story, insights and strategies to 25,000+ people.
Gianna is incredibly passionate about transforming the lives of young people. One reason for this is that she herself had to work through immense adversity, especially throughout her childhood, where she had a chronic and debilitating anxiety disorder for many years. Gianna’s mission is to empower the next generation so they feel more supported, motivated and equipped with the tools they need to recognise their unique potential and pursue their goals with passion, purpose and conviction. She’s an interesting person doing amazing things - let’s meet the gorgeous Gianna Lucas.
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For more information about Gianna, check out these places;-
https://www.giannalucas.com/
https://www.instagram.com/giannalucas_/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/giannalucas?originalSubdomain=au
https://www.happow.com/
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If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?
“So much of parenting is based on outdated and inaccurate gender stereotypes.”
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At this later stage in life, I’m starting to break down many ‘societal norms’ I’ve carried with me for most of my life. This is interesting because I was brought up with quite progressive parents who didn’t conform to the typical ‘norms’ around gender bias that many of the parents of my mates did. It’s hard to change deep-seated views around masculinity and femininity that often are formed and passed through generations before us. So I was super keen to sit down with a wonderful couple who just by encouraging their son to fully express who he is and wants to be, they’ve created a movement of allowing others to be themselves too.
Scott Stuart is a best-selling children's author whose empowering messages have been seen almost 200 million times on social media, and Melina is a former professional dancer, turned branding and partnerships specialist. After their son fell in love with Elsa 6 years ago, and was subsequently told that "only girls can like Elsa", Scott & Mel have been committed to helping break down gender stereotypes for kids, to help everyone feel accepted for exactly who they are. But as you’re about to hear - they are impacting far more than just kids.
For more information about the work Scott & Mel do, check out these places;-
Instagram: Scott Creates
Website: Scott Stuart
Scott’s books: Find them here
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If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?
“How to create your limitless life.”
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Dr. Esther Zeledón (Dr. EZ) is a master of making dreams work. Her pioneering work as a former international diplomat, scientist, and current life coach has proven to work for people of all cultures and across communities, corporates and countries. Dr. EZ has created a formula for balanced success and brilliant productivity that everyone can use to create their limitless life.
She’s released a book ‘Creating Your Limitless Life’ that is designed as an instruction manual of what you need to do to make a shift in your mindset that Esther believes is mostly what holds us back - not that we are incapable of living a life that we want. Lets meet the wonderful Dr EZ!
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For more information about Dr Esther, check out these places;-
Instagram: @be.act.change
Linkedin: Dr. Esther Zeledon
Website: Be Act Change
Her Book: Creating a Limitless Life
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If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?
“It’s scary starting a business. I want to talk about how very isolating and personally confronting the experience of building your own business really is.”
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Have you ever been unemployed and afraid? I know I have. Many of you may not know but despite having a stellar executive career, I’ve been sacked once and gone through two redundancies. They were challenging times, I can tell you. But even if you make the decision to leave your job to try something new - it’s often a scary time - especially if you have big bills to pay! My guest today, not only took this plunge…but has now made a living out of talking about it.
Kim Kerton is a creative and commercially minded podcast consultant, helping brands and business owners build themselves big podcasts. She’s also the host, creator and producer of Unemployed & Afraid, a popular small business podcast for the brave self-employed, where she dives into the realities, practicalities and self-growth journey of starting a business from scratch.
Before all that, Kim was an entrepreneur, creating and closing two businesses before the age of 21, and then spent over a decade in the big brand commercial radio and content business with the likes of Nova Entertainment, Australian Radio Network, Vodafone, Ford, Tourism Tasmania, TEDx, Squarespace and more.
She’s well versed in creating award-winning and chart-topping brand environments and was a recent Rising Star finalist in the Australian Podcast Awards for her own podcast Unemployed & Afraid.
The unique combination of Kim’s experience as a podcast creator, celebrated interviewer, and small business owner, with her extensive commercial acumen in all things audio, content and media, make her a strong strategic thinker and leading voice in business growth and branded podcasting. I’ve really enjoyed listening to Kim’s podcast and wanted to get her on the show to delve deeper into the topics around the challenges of running a small business.
For more information about Kim, check out these places;-
LinkedIn: Kim Kerton and Unemployed & Afraid
Instagram: Kim Kerton and Unemployed & Afraid
TikTok: Kim Kerton and Unemployed & Afraid
Web: Kim Kerton and Unemployed & Afraid
You can listen to Unemployed & Afraid on
Spotify
Apple
Or wherever else you get your podcasts.
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Today I’ve got a solo episode with a difference for you. I’ve recently returned from an amazing retreat in NZ where one of the leaders, beautiful Jess, read us this incredible piece from the writer & poet, Sarah Blondin. It was such a wonderful moment that I thought more people might enjoy the piece as it was impactful for many of us - so I’m reading it for you today.
Sit back, take a moment for yourself..and enjoy. M x
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If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?
“How to embrace ageing.”
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Imagine going to the optometrist for a routine eye check and being told that you had a degenerative eye condition and you would soon be losing your sight. Completely.
Fast forward to a few months and numerous tests later, you find out the diagnosis was wrong. Aside from celebrating, what would you do, or change in your life. This was the experience of my guest today, Jane Tara and I was keen to hear more about her story.
Jane has published over a hundred children's books, several plays and five novels. Her latest book “Tilda is Visible” is a novel that is part memoir, part self-help and it’s a fascinating read.
Jane attributes a lot of her happiness in life to being a daily meditator, as well as being a sucker for a rescue mutt and, most of all, a front-row cheerleader for her two sons. Jane also spent thirteen years wandering the world and lived in five countries but is now the general manager at Australia's largest book review community, Better Reading. Let’s meet this fascinating woman.
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Find Jane’s brand new book here!
For more information about Jane, check out these places;-
Website: https://www.janetara.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjanetara/
Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jane-tara-a3ba1b37
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