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Endometriosis is reported to have cost Australian society around $7.7 billion annually with loss in productivity and direct healthcare costs. It's an incredibly painful and damaging condition that is treatable. If you think you may have some symptoms, please listen to your body and see your healthcare professional. Alexandra Brewster is the Principal Naturopath at Healing Hands Natural Health Cent...

It's time for us all to change our mindset around the way we see our bodies and learn to love the body we are in and this week's special guest shares how embracing her body led to a global movement. Taryn Brumfitt is a best selling author and director of the social change documentary Embrace. Her global crusade to end body dissatisfaction has seen her recognised by the United Nations Women, Amy Po...

As a woman running a small business, it's important for you to make sure you don't take shortcuts when it comes to terms and conditions, agreements, policies and documentation that you could be legally liable for. In this episode we meet a lawyer with a difference who can help you make the right decisions in your small business.  Tracey Robinson is a partner at Robinson Nielsen Legal based in Bris...

Where every choice you make in your business not only helps your clients but also the community and those in need. Well it can happen and this week's guest shares her story on how. Sarah Gun is an award winning innovator, disruptor and crusader for a socially equitable world. She is the Founder of GoGo Events and Social Change Headquarters, based in South Australia, leaving a positive social legac...

If you're struggling to make your mark for your small business on Instagram – you're not alone. And as we find social networks evolving faster than we can keep up – it can seem like a never-ending struggle. But what if I told you we have found a global expert that can help you be the go-to expert in your niche and make Instagram work for your business? Sue B Zimmerman started out with her retail s...

This week's guest shares the mindset behind making the most out of food and also following your dreams while you're at it. Dominique Rizzois one of Queensland's leading female chefs who creates purely delicious, healthy and real food recipes that inspire people to make a change for the better while still loving their food. As a Chef, Author and Presenter Dominique's aim is to inspire people to coo...

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals or EDC's are substances in the environment, food sources, personal care products and manufactured products that interfere with the normal function of our body's endocrine system. So what exactly are EDC's doing to us? Alexandra Brewster is the Principal Naturopath at Healing Hands Natural Health Centre in Ipswich Qld. She spent 25 years as a registered nurse and midw...

As a woman there's another layer of complexity where our bodies need a little extra care and personal hygiene – and when you're homeless this becomes a luxury. Jane Holmes is the CEO & Founder of Support the Girls Australia, a charity dedicated to empowering women with dignity and respect – one bra at a time. Jane is driven to support homeless and disadvantaged women from all cultures across Austr...

Letting go of the overwhelm that comes with having too much stuff and chaos in our home is sometimes what we need to set ourselves free. Rebecca Seng is the Owner and Director of Super Organised who specialises in organising and decluttering and bring calmness to your clutter. She can organise your pantry, wardrobe, downsizing, reclaiming spare rooms, control centres for busy mums, garage clean-up...

Creating edible, sustainable gardens and making the most of our garden and our food helps our local economy and our environment and reduces waste and reliance on processed foods. Renee Bailey is the owner and founder of Homegrown – Gourmet, Harvest, Gardens and she wants to change the way we grow shop cook and think about food. She is a qualified permaculture design consultant, self taught cook, s...

The bacteria in your gut may affect your anxiety, mood and depression. So what can we do to improve our gut microbiome and ultimately boost our mental health? Alexandra Brewster is the Principal Naturopath at Healing Hands Natural Health Centre in Ipswich Qld. She spent 25 years as a registered nurse and midwife working in diverse fields such as general surgery, obstetrics, gynaecology, well baby...

Trying to find balance between all the things we have to juggle in our personal and professional lives and often feeling guilty for not reaching that balance.  What if I told you there was a way to blend business and personal lives together without compromising your values? Tamara Loehr is a wife and mother of two who started her first business at the age of 19 who has become globally known as a l...

This can leave us wide open to things like scope creep, not getting paid for what we do or doing more than we should for free. It's important to be not just curious and ask questions about the legal aspects of our business, but to love our legals. Shalini Nandan-Singh loves the law and works differently from a traditional legal practice. She's a lawyer, contract specialist, speaker and advocate fo...

Sally Irwin is the Founder of The Freedom Hub with the mission to put an end to human trafficking and slavery within Australian borders. The Freedom exists to help people who have experienced this crime – through their Survivor School they offer survivors long term support with personalised classes to assist them from recovering in trauma. Their cafes based in Sydney and the Gold Coast raise funds...

That small butterfly shaped gland in our neck near the base of the throat. So how do we know we have an issue with our thyroid? Alexandra Brewster is the Principal Naturopath at Healing Hands Natural Health Centre in Ipswich Qld. She spent 25 years as a registered nurse and midwife working in diverse fields such as general surgery, obstetrics, gynaecology, well baby clinic, maternity and as a scho...

From zero to hero in practically every area of life, there's a lot to learn from and admire when it comes to this week's guest. Lucy Bloom is an award-winning leader, international keynote speaker, mother, consultant and author. She uses her superpowers for writing and speaking about courage, trust, failure, change, maverick thinking, generosity and fun. Lucy is a charity expert, governance gun an...

These are the kind of statistics that we simply cannot get comfortable with and something needs to change. Janine Lee is the Founder and CEO of Domestic Violence Business Solutions, she's an experienced criminal investigator and training facilitator. With 24 years industry experience working as a national leading prevention specialist of domestic violence and also as a Detective for the New Zealan...

It takes education, growth, experimentation and the ability to leverage from your strengths. Creating a good life is possible by making your own boundaries and trusting in what makes you shine. Leonie Dawson is an international best-selling author, a CEO who has generated over $10 million in revenue, serial entrepreneur, a mother to 2 beautiful daughters, an artist, book-whore and self-confessed h...

By healing emotions and pain, letting go, forgiving, accepting and appreciating – you can make room for exactly what you want in your life. When energy is balanced, making decisions and creating the life you want is more than a possibility – and it all starts with sound. Amanda Mackay is a second generation healer who focuses on Sound Healing and Energy Healing. Whether working with people in her...

The truth is that what we are going through is completely natural and normal and is to be celebrated as yet another stage in our life, not a disease. So how can we progress through this pause of sorts with grace? Alexandra Brewster is the Principal Naturopath at Healing Hands Natural Health Centre in Ipswich Qld. She spent 25 years as a registered nurse and midwife working in diverse fields such a...

In the fast paced world of a woman in small business, it can be easy to overload ourselves in all the roles needed to keep a business afloat and lose sight of who we are and how to keep it simple. Amidst the pace and chaos we lose touch with how important it is to ensure we have stillness and silence in our day – so how powerful is silence? Danu Lynch is the Founder of Natural State Living focusin...

Imagine a TEDx Talk format with True entrepreneurial women from different backgrounds, ethnicities, ages and expertise, passionately sharing with you, hidden treasures uncovered from their business experiences. Be empowered, inspired and confidently take action, knowing you are not alone in your journey of Female Entrepreneurship.  Andrea Anderson is a passionate advocate for business entrepreneur...

As a Mother it can be a tough gig when you have competing priorities and the guilt can creep in. In this episode we learn that devoting energy to a holistic way of life can mean you get greater balance of your time, your presence, your business and your family.  Lisa Johnson is a registered Psychologist and the owner of Engagement Psychology based in Sandgate Qld. She is a Mum and a complementary...

As busy women in small business, the amount of sleep we get isn't always ideal and it can impact pretty much everything that happens in our health and in our day. So how can busy women get more sleep? Alexandra Brewster is the Principal Naturopath at Healing Hands Natural Health Centre in Ipswich Qld. She spent 25 years as a registered nurse and midwife working in diverse fields such as general su...

Our Style is more than just what we wear each day – it's how we feel and how we present ourselves. Finding the fashion that works for your shape, colour, personality and your business can play a big part in your confidence and self esteem. Elizabeth Zielinski is the owner of Styled by Elizabeth and she provides a range of services to help you look good and feel good no matter what you wear or what...