The Women We Know

In this very special live episode of The Women We Know, Stacey sits down with Edwina Robertson at Linen on the Lawn, in front of a room full of women, to talk about the forks in the road that have shaped her life. Edwina has never been afraid of a little adventure. From a childhood that left her learning how to find her own sense of worth, to an unexpected heartbreak that became a breakthrough, a...

In this episode of The Women We Know, Stacey sits down with Lacie Clark, a woman she first met when Lacie bravely walked up and introduced herself at Linen on the Lawn — and shared a little of her story. Lacie has lived a life of giving things a go. From working in the cattle industry, to unexpectedly buying and running a florist, she has never been afraid to jump in and figure things out along th...

In this episode, Stacey sits down with Kathryn Rands, a holistic practitioner, NLP Master Practitioner and founder of Time to Shine UK, for a beautiful conversation about resilience, reinvention and finding your way back to yourself. Kathryn shares the story of the shy little girl she once was, the experiences that shaped her, and the seasons of divorce, debt, grief, family struggles and caring fo...

In this episode, Stacey sits down with Urmi Hossain — a finance professional, author, speaker, podcast host, mentor and advocate for women in leadership — for a powerful conversation about identity, belonging, ambition and the courage to become who you’re meant to be. Born and raised in Italy to Bangladeshi parents, Urmi grew up between cultures, often questioning where she belonged and whether sh...

What if we stopped waiting for the perfect plan and simply trusted ourselves enough to give it a go? In this episode of The Women We Know , Stacey sits down with her friend Ash Bailey — a mum of three, business owner, wife, student, and self-confessed woman who has never been very good at sitting still. Ash has built her life by following her gut, taking chances and being willing to change directi...

There are some people who leave you feeling lighter simply because of the way they see the world. Sarah King is one of those people. Sarah describes herself as a brave dreamer —and by the end of this conversation, you'll understand exactly why. Born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, Sarah has spent her life navigating challenges that many of us will never fully understand. But this conversation...

In this episode, I’m joined by Kerryn Geltch — a mum of four, business owner and rural woman who has lived through more chapters than most people would ever know from simply looking in. Kerryn and I talk about motherhood and the bittersweet reality of watching our children grow up, the unexpected journey of navigating her daughter Emily’s hearing loss, and the incredible village that helped carry...

Stacey sits down with Milynda Rogers, whose life has been shaped by saying yes before she always knew exactly what she was saying yes to. From becoming an award-winning scrap metal artist and creating the famous Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail, to becoming a counsellor, studying engineering and serving as Deputy Mayor of the Barcaldine Regional Council, Milynda's life has never followed a carefully mapp...

Season 3 begins with a conversation that feels like permission. Stacey sits down with Fi Galloway, founder of Nourished Space, to explore the woman behind the work. Together, they reflect on the many seasons of Fi's life—from raising four daughters and navigating the end of a long marriage, to menopause, rebuilding her identity, and discovering a deeper sense of self-trust. Throughout the conversa...

In the final episode of Season Two, Stacey sits down with her youngest sister, Tamzyn, for a conversation about independence, resilience, and becoming the person you’re meant to be. At just 19 years old, Tamzyn is working a seven-on, seven-off roster in the quarry industry while building her own beauty business, Lashed by Tamzyn. But behind the work ethic and ambition is a story about leaving home...

In this episode of The Women We Know, Stacey sits down with Caitlin Rowlands — a mum to almost seven-year-old identical twin boys who is navigating a season of motherhood, growth, change and starting over. Caitlin shares her story of becoming a mum, moving to a new town, rebuilding her life, and finding strength through some of life’s hardest moments. We talk about unexpected journeys, the loss of...

What happens when the person you’ve been trying so hard to be finally becomes too exhausting to carry? In this deeply honest conversation, Stacey is joined by Jade McLachlan — a mother, early years educator, advocate for high-achieving women navigating late-diagnosed ADHD, and our very first international guest joining us all the way from Scotland. Although Stacey and Jade have never met in person...

What happens when six women decide to create the kind of event they wish existed? In this very first episode of The Women We Know Recommends , Stacey sits down with Suzanne Phillips and Kirby Seng, two of the women behind Linen on the Lawn—an event designed to bring women together for meaningful conversation, genuine connection, and a chance to step away from the demands of everyday life. Together...

In this episode of The Women We Know , Stacey sits down with mindset mentor, author, speaker and mum of four, Rachel Downie. For much of her life, Rachel carried a quiet belief that she wasn't enough. Despite working hard, achieving success and doing all the things she thought she was supposed to do, self-doubt, comparison and people-pleasing continued to shape the way she saw herself. In this hon...

In this episode of The Women We Know, Stacey sits down with paramedic and wellness advocate Britney Hannay for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, emotional exhaustion, grief, healing and the strength it takes to slow down. From growing up in a small country town to working on the frontline in rural and remote Queensland, Brit shares what it means to constantly care for others while quietl...

In this episode of The Women We Know, Stacey sits down with her younger sister, Tanya James, for a deeply honest conversation about motherhood, health, resilience, and learning to slow down in a world that constantly tells women to keep pushing harder. Living between town life and property life in rural Central West Queensland, Tanya shares what it’s really like balancing motherhood, business owne...

In this deeply grounding conversation, Stacey sits down with Tanya Dale to explore what it really means to come home to yourself. Tan shares her journey from hustle, exhaustion, people pleasing and disconnection… to a season of softness, self-trust and peace. Together, they unpack the pressure so many women carry to keep pushing through, while ignoring what their bodies, emotions and nervous syste...

There is something about this conversation that feels like a deep exhale. In this episode, Stacey sits down with Jade Lord, a mum of three and a woman living on the land, who has journeyed through identity shifts, burnout, motherhood, and the quiet but powerful return to herself. Jade shares what it really looked like to move from the coast to the outback, to rebuild her sense of self in an unfami...

To open Season Two, I couldn’t think of a more fitting woman than Bec Beetham. Bec is a mum of four, a wife, a social work student, and someone who has spent years holding life together for everyone else while quietly learning how to hold herself too. In this conversation, we trace a story that spans over 20 years of friendship, from a first impression shaped by jealousy and misunderstanding, to a...

In this powerful Season 1 finale of The Women We Know , Stacey sits down with sisters and co-founders of Coaching with RS, Ronnelle and Sally Hollier, for a deeply honest and transformative conversation. What starts as a heartfelt reunion quickly unfolds into a raw exploration of identity, healing, and what it truly means to take radical self-responsibility. From navigating sibling rivalry and per...

In this deeply honest and heartfelt episode, Stacey sits down with life and business coach Gerry Huston—a woman who not only changes lives, but changed her own. From navigating a five-year fertility journey and IVF, to experiencing postnatal depression, to later being diagnosed with ADHD alongside her children, Gerry shares the real, unfiltered moments that shaped who she is today. This conversati...

In this episode of The Women We Know, Stacey sits down with naturopath, personal trainer and Mum, Lisa Howard. Living in a small town, Lisa has built a life around discipline, resilience and a deep passion for health and wellbeing. Through her business, Spring into Wellness with Lisa Marie, she supports families and children, particularly those navigating challenges like ADHD, using evidence-infor...

In this episode of The Women We Know, Stacey sits down with her sister, Kirsty Hoch.   A rural mum, business owner and someone who isn't afraid to keep evolving, Kirsty shares what life really looks like raising kids in remote Australia while building multiple businesses and embracing personal growth.    They talk about the freedom and challenges of rural living, the realities of motherhood, learn...

Every woman has a story. But before inviting others to share theirs, Stacey Ferguson, knew she needed to start by sharing her own. In the very first episode of The Women we know, Stacey shares the heart behind the podcast and why honest conversations about life and celebrating women matter now more than ever. This is the beginning of a space where real women share real stories and we celebrate the...

Welcome to The Women We Know. This podcast shares honest conversations and real stories from everyday women. Hosted by Stacey Ferguson, each episode invites a woman to sit in the seat and share the season of life she’s navigating. From motherhood and identity to resilience, mental health and starting again, these conversations remind us we’re not alone. Because when one woman shares her story, ano...