Episodes

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “That it’s okay to pause - to rest and reflect and to take time out.” ____________________________________________________________________________ Michelle Falzon has more than two decades experience in marketing and communications. A lifelong creator, she has worked in most media from film, television and radio, through to print, online, book publishing and events. In addition to running her own ad agency and ...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “That it’s okay to pause - to rest and reflect and to take time out.” ____________________________________________________________________________ Michelle Falzon has more than two decades experience in marketing and communications. A lifelong creator, she has worked in most media from film, television and radio, through to print, online, book publishing and events. In addition to running her own ad agency and ...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “I want to talk about the myth surrounding work-life balance. It’s bullshit - it doesn’t exist.” ________ You may recognise today’s guest as I have had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Nardia Joy in my first season - episode 25 in fact. Nardia is pure delight! She’s a powerhouse, full of passion and energy and not afraid to call out bad behaviour - in the pursuit of making us all better humans. Nardia is ...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “I want to talk about the myth surrounding work-life balance. It’s bullshit - it doesn’t exist.” ________ You may recognise today’s guest as I have had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Nardia Joy in my first season - episode 25 in fact. Nardia is pure delight! She’s a powerhouse, full of passion and energy and not afraid to call out bad behaviour - in the pursuit of making us all better humans. Nardia is ...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “I want to talk about the myth surrounding work-life balance. It’s bullshit - it doesn’t exist.” ________ You may recognise today’s guest as I have had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Nardia Joy in my first season - episode 25 in fact. Nardia is pure delight! She’s a powerhouse, full of passion and energy and not afraid to call out bad behaviour - in the pursuit of making us all better humans. Nardia is ...

I asked you, my wonderful listeners “If there is one question you’d like to ask me, what would it be?”, and you said - “How do you do what you do? All the things you juggle every day, how do you manage it and what advice would you have for those trying to step off the corporate treadmill?” ______ Moving from a full time executive role over three years ago to what I now call a ‘portfolio career’ has not been easy. There were many things to work out - a few bumps along the way - and a huge leap ...

I asked you, my wonderful listeners “If there is one question you’d like to ask me, what would it be?”, and you said - “How do you do what you do? All the things you juggle every day, how do you manage it and what advice would you have for those trying to step off the corporate treadmill?” ______ Moving from a full time executive role over three years ago to what I now call a ‘portfolio career’ has not been easy. There were many things to work out - a few bumps along the way - and a huge leap ...

I asked you, my wonderful listeners “If there is one question you’d like to ask me, what would it be?”, and you said - “How do you do what you do? All the things you juggle every day, how do you manage it and what advice would you have for those trying to step off the corporate treadmill?” ______ Moving from a full time executive role over three years ago to what I now call a ‘portfolio career’ has not been easy. There were many things to work out - a few bumps along the way - and a huge leap ...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “The pressure that we put ourselves under these days to be the ‘perfect parent’. It’s unsustainable.” ___________________ Kate Toon is a down to earth human on a mission: to demystify the realities of running a successful online business. She’s an award-winning digital marketing entrepreneur. A Google Beast tamer - as it were, and one straight-talking copywriting coach. Kate is a popular educator, very engaging...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “The pressure that we put ourselves under these days to be the ‘perfect parent’. It’s unsustainable.” ___________________ Kate Toon is a down to earth human on a mission: to demystify the realities of running a successful online business. She’s an award-winning digital marketing entrepreneur. A Google Beast tamer - as it were, and one straight-talking copywriting coach. Kate is a popular educator, very engaging...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “The pressure that we put ourselves under these days to be the ‘perfect parent’. It’s unsustainable.” ___________________ Kate Toon is a down to earth human on a mission: to demystify the realities of running a successful online business. She’s an award-winning digital marketing entrepreneur. A Google Beast tamer - as it were, and one straight-talking copywriting coach. Kate is a popular educator, very engaging...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “In order to be successful in regeneration of the planet, we need to think in more circular terms.” ________________ My guest today is none other than Karen James (or KJ to most that know her). We met years ago when she headed up Comm Banks Women in Focus program - an incredible initiative that she also founded. KJ is renown for her big picture thinking and strategic mind and has a 30-year background in enginee...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “In order to be successful in regeneration of the planet, we need to think in more circular terms.” ________________ My guest today is none other than Karen James (or KJ to most that know her). We met years ago when she headed up Comm Banks Women in Focus program - an incredible initiative that she also founded. KJ is renown for her big picture thinking and strategic mind and has a 30-year background in enginee...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “In order to be successful in regeneration of the planet, we need to think in more circular terms.” ________________ My guest today is none other than Karen James (or KJ to most that know her). We met years ago when she headed up Comm Banks Women in Focus program - an incredible initiative that she also founded. KJ is renown for her big picture thinking and strategic mind and has a 30-year background in enginee...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “The conflict that’s occurring between gender roles at the moment. As a trans gender male, I have a different perspective on gender to many and see the world through multiple lenses.” ________ Today I’m talking with a lovely friend of mine, Andrew Guy who is a transgender male that educates others on Trans issues & advocacy. When I first met Andy, more than 20 years ago, he was known as Anna. We both worked in ...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “The conflict that’s occurring between gender roles at the moment. As a trans gender male, I have a different perspective on gender to many and see the world through multiple lenses.” ________ Today I’m talking with a lovely friend of mine, Andrew Guy who is a transgender male that educates others on Trans issues & advocacy. When I first met Andy, more than 20 years ago, he was known as Anna. We both worked in ...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “The conflict that’s occurring between gender roles at the moment. As a trans gender male, I have a different perspective on gender to many and see the world through multiple lenses.” ________ Today I’m talking with a lovely friend of mine, Andrew Guy who is a transgender male that educates others on Trans issues & advocacy. When I first met Andy, more than 20 years ago, he was known as Anna. We both worked in ...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Having a fulfilling life even if you don’t have kids.” ________ Bernadette Andrews of Embrace Otherhood is an author and life coach to women who have gone through unsuccessful fertility treatment. She helps them to release fertility shame and trauma, to create a new meaningful life. For sixteen years, Bernie went on and off the baby making train in the hopes of falling pregnant. She tried everything, from IVF...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Having a fulfilling life even if you don’t have kids.” ________ Bernadette Andrews of Embrace Otherhood is an author and life coach to women who have gone through unsuccessful fertility treatment. She helps them to release fertility shame and trauma, to create a new meaningful life. For sixteen years, Bernie went on and off the baby making train in the hopes of falling pregnant. She tried everything, from IVF...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Having a fulfilling life even if you don’t have kids.” ________ Bernadette Andrews of Embrace Otherhood is an author and life coach to women who have gone through unsuccessful fertility treatment. She helps them to release fertility shame and trauma, to create a new meaningful life. For sixteen years, Bernie went on and off the baby making train in the hopes of falling pregnant. She tried everything, from IVF...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Mum’s kicking the inequality butt!” _______ Oriane is a highly ambitious and passionate entrepreneur and a mum to two boys. Born in France, Oriane has lived in many countries before she moved to Australia with her family. Harnessing her life-long questioning and curious nature, she created a marketplace to buy & sell products, services and resources to enhance mums’ lives. The company is called Spotz and Orian...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Mum’s kicking the inequality butt!” _______ Oriane is a highly ambitious and passionate entrepreneur and a mum to two boys. Born in France, Oriane has lived in many countries before she moved to Australia with her family. Harnessing her life-long questioning and curious nature, she created a marketplace to buy & sell products, services and resources to enhance mums’ lives. The company is called Spotz and Orian...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Mum’s kicking the inequality butt!” _______ Oriane is a highly ambitious and passionate entrepreneur and a mum to two boys. Born in France, Oriane has lived in many countries before she moved to Australia with her family. Harnessing her life-long questioning and curious nature, she created a marketplace to buy & sell products, services and resources to enhance mums’ lives. The company is called Spotz and Orian...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “I want to talk about Imposter Syndrome - what it is, how it affects people and what you can do about it.” ________ Today I sit down with Alison Shamir who is an Imposter Syndrome & Confidence Expert Coach. As a Speaker & Media Contributor she’s spent 10+ years in Senior roles across the Technology and Media sectors. Certified in Applied Neuroscience and Brain Health, Alison arms her audience with the knowledg...