Courageous Me

Armoring women from the outside and building them up from the inside... with inspirational blazers.    Diana Nguyen, the fearless founder of Madison Savile, shares her journey of leaving a successful 15-year career in finance and tech to pursue her passion for fashion. She reflects on her childhood dreams of being an entrepreneur and the unwavering determination she felt when career coaches confir...

“I am a high achiever and to do my best, I need to be enjoying what I'm doing.” In this episode, we explore the incredible journey of Danielle Bartholomeusz, who transitioned from a 24-year career at the same firm to becoming self-employed and pursuing what lights her up. Danielle shares her inspiring journey of breaking free from the familiar and defying family expectations to step into the u...

"I can't believe the life that I have now and the life that I once had."    In this deeply inspiring episode, Rebecca Timms (Bec) shares her incredible journey from feeling intrinsically unlovable, believing that if anyone knew who she was, they wouldn't want anything to do with her, to accepting that she is perfect exactly as she is. Bec discusses a pivotal moment in her life wh...

Midlife is not a crisis but an unravelling that makes space for knitting yourself back together in a way that allows you to flourish authentically in your second act.   In this riveting and transformative conversation, Sue West shares her powerful journey of reinvention and discovering her true calling later in life. After a successful career in academia, during which she dedicated much of her lif...

Failing is hard. Not trying is even harder.   In this episode, I delve into the intriguing concept of failure. Contrary to popular belief, failing is not a setback but a stepping stone towards growth. Join me as we explore how changing our perspective can transform failure into a beautiful part of our journey. Just like bread needs yeast to rise, growth needs failure to flourish. Along the way I s...

"Set it up so you can continually pursue it when it gets hard."    In this episode, Lauren Munday, an ex-schoolteacher turned business founder, opens up about her journey, from navigating the challenges of motherhood to embarking on the entrepreneurial path.  Drawing from her experiences playing women's Aussie Rules football, she reflects on the transformative power of mindset in ove...

“Courage is the portal, the key to unveiling, releasing, liberating one's power.” In this powerful episode, Sjeanne Cawdry takes you on a journey from powerless to powerful and shares the personal transformation she underwent to call back her power.  She recounts her experience when, despite society's expectations, she bravely stepped into her true self, which left her feeling erased, conf...

“If I can keep my sparkles happening every day, that's success for me.” Bec Monforte    In this episode, Bec Monforte shares her courageous journey, which started when a seemingly perfect, fairy-tale life unexpectedly came crashing down.  She discusses how life on easy street turned into a series of personal struggles with IVF and the unexpected challenges that followed once she became a mothe...

"It's hard to be who you are, but it's harder to be who you're not." Kim Payne    In this episode, join me as I delve into the concept of identity and its profound impact on our lives. Together, we'll explore the importance of being able to answer the question, "Who are you?"  I'll reveal the three key components necessary for a fulfilling life and share ins...

"I believe I was put on this earth to serve a purpose, and I feel like I'm living that purpose now."   In this gobsmacking episode, Terri Batsakis, a health coach, shares her experiences growing up in a challenging environment and how against the odds, she made the decision not to be defined by her circumstances and instead channelled it into finding her purpose and helping others. ...

“I accept my humanity, but I also want to be the best version of myself that I can.” Dr. Jodie-Ann Senior, a cardiologist and heart failure specialist, shares heartwarming stories and candid reflections on how courage has played a pivotal role across her life and how it helped her to show up even when things got really tough.  She reveals how her world fell apart after she lost three family member...

"I surround myself with incredible women which means I know that I will never fail."     In this riveting conversation, we get a glimpse behind the curtains with the very impressive Elizabeth Naumovski, a multi-award-winning financial literacy & female empowerment advocate.    Elizabeth had dreamt of being on camera since she was a little girl until she was told she'd never make...

The fear of the unknown can be scary; staying stuck is worse.    In this episode, I deep dive into the concept of feeling stuck and the discomfort it brings. That feeling like your wheels are spinning, but you're not progressing. The only way to the other side is by taking action. Doing one something, taking the next step, even a teeny one, to move forward. I also share my story of being stuck...

When you're in the full spirit of who you want to be, nothing can hold you back.    Melina Regnier is one courageous cookie, and her story is one of resilience, determination, and passion.  Despite many setbacks, while pursuing her childhood dream of becoming a baker, Mel has never given up and has bounced back stronger each time. From breaking free from a controlling relationship to the never...

When you change what's inside, everything gets better.   After moving from Egypt to Australia as a toddler, Karim's life was far from perfect. He was bullied at school, had no friends, developed a debilitating stutter, and required two rounds of weight loss surgery due to his unhealthy relationship with food. He grew up believing that his world was unfair and unloving and that he was undes...

In this episode, the incredibly creative Abi Gatling shares how she uncovered the missing link between happiness and creativity in her profession and how she turned setbacks into opportunities that have paid off over time. From breaking free from playing second fiddle to building a business that truly fulfills her, she shares what she learned along the way. As a creative born and bred, she has a f...

"Your self-worth is the foundation of your fulfillment" Jamie Kern Lima.   In this episode, I'm unlocking the secrets to a fulfilled life with insights inspired by the phenomenal Jamie Kern Lima off the back of the launch of her new book, Worthy. We dive into the subtle but profound difference between self-confidence and self-worth, tackle the value of receiving and giving, and uncov...

Sometimes, all it takes is a conversation about who you’ve been and who you want to become that changes everything.     In this episode, Shelly Medina takes us through her journey of self-discovery and opens up about redefining herself post-redundancy, making decisions when you’re no longer needed, and the twists and turns that led to falling into a lifelong career in financial services. Shelly ca...

When you look back at all that you've been through, it will tell you who you are.   Growing up in Mauritius, where opportunities for women are limited, Vee realized that pursuing her dreams would require her own efforts and uncomfortable decisions.   In her late 20s, Vee set out to rediscover herself and create a new identity by starting afresh and moving to Australia, knowing only one person....

Everyone is creative, even you!    This episode is when I was a guest on the Creativity: Uncovered Podcast hosted by the creative genius Abi Gatling. It was episode 21 Expand your comfort zone (don’t step outside it).   In our conversation, Abi asked me to share some of my creative journey, which started slowly after being labelled “not creative” as a child. Then, another lack lustre experience in...

Shades of possibility exist beyond the extremes.    This episode challenges the conventional black-and-white thinking that often rules our lives. Life is not a series of extremes but rather a large spectrum of in-betweens. I delve into the power of rejecting stereotypes where it makes sense, being more creative using improv techniques, and unlocking opportunities by breaking free from 'either-...

If you don’t action your ideas, someone else will.    Inspiration's a sneaky thing that can hit you like a lightning bolt, often at inconvenient times, like while you're showering, out for a run, or at 2 am. And if you don't jump on board and run with it, someone else will.  When you feel the magic of an idea come to you, take it, run with it, turn it into something. Because if you saw...

When you operate from a level of knowing, you make a bigger impact.    In this episode I explore the concept of ‘knowing’ and its impact on our lives. Inspired by Regan Hillyer's program, "The Art of Manifesting," focusing on the power of operating from a place of knowing and the importance of reprogramming ingrained beliefs to live life you way. Reflecting on my own journey and prof...

The thing that you think is ordinary, is not.  In this episode, Jo Smyth shares her journey of courage, which in her forties led her to leave a corporate job and start her own business, and in her fifties, finalising writing a book called 'Finding My Voice,' which features the stories of 50 women and their experiences of courage.  Jo mentions that the catalyst for making life-changing deci...

Come home by listening to what's true for you and voicing it. In this captivating episode, Lisa Britcliffe shares her incredible journey of courage, highlighting the importance of staying true to yourself and trusting your internal guidance. Lisa candidly recounts pivotal moments, including leaving a seemingly perfect marriage to unveiling a hidden eating disorder and making a return to real e...