In Her Era

In this episode, I’m sharing something really special…the  30 biggest lessons I’ve learned in 30 years . Some are fun, some are uncomfortable, some were quite expensive, and some literally changed the trajectory of my life. I hope that even one of these lessons help impact your life in someway (and maybe save you a lot of trial and error mistakes like I had) Some little things you’ll get out of th...

My most vulnerable (and emotional) episode to date. I’m 30 at the end of this month, so I thought what better time to do a Q&A of all the things I learnt in my 20s. And you did not hold back with your questions Today’s episode I brought on my younger sister - Emily Took - the one who has known me the longest, lived with me, and is brutally honest enough to call me out instantly. This episode w...

In this episode of  In Her Era , I sit down with  Maddie Webb , founder of  Your Bliss , the Australian clean-perfume brand giving women something we’ve genuinely never had before, luxurious, long-lasting scents  without the hidden hormonal disruptors  so common in traditional fragrance. We dive deep into the  health journey  that led Maddie here, from a decade of undiagnosed  endometriosis and PC...

This conversation is what I wish I had heard five years ago. In this episode, I sit down with Jess Martin, business mentor, top-rated podcast host, and founder of a multi six-figure personal development brand for women in business. Jess is someone I’ve admired for a long time, and We dive into the real reason why strategy alone isn’t enough. You can have the perfect goals, the five-year plan, and...

In this episode of In Her Era, we sit down with Jessica Tathem, founder of  iced&shaken, a boutique digital agency built on the belief that good marketing isn’t about chasing trends it’s about knowing which ones to own. Together we dive deep into what it really means to show up online authentically, find confidence in your voice, and build a community that truly cares. Jess shares her journey...

We’re evolving the outdated “glow up” trend - because let’s be real, high-achieving women are past the matching sets and green juices era. Welcome to your  Hot Girl CEO Era  the upgraded, masters level glow up for the woman who wants to look good, feels phenomenal in her body, and is smashing GOALS left right and center. We dive into the  three core pillars  of the Hot Girl CEO, that help you not...

This is  the  gut health episode every woman needs to hear. I’m joined by my own gut mentor,  Dr. Brad Leech  - PhD-qualified clinical nutritionist, researcher, and one of Australia’s leading experts in all things gut health. If you’ve ever been confused by gut trends on TikTok or felt lost between “just take probiotics” and “do a parasite cleanse,” this episode will completely change the way you...

In this episode of  In Her Era , I sit down with Nerida Bint ,  an emotional intelligence coach, speaker, and founder of one of Australia’s largest women-only fitness communities. After years in the health and fitness world, Nerida shifted her focus inward, helping people heal emotional wounds, break limiting patterns, and step into aligned, authentic leadership. Through coaching, mentorship, and...

In this episode, I sit down with Cara Williams, a highly esteemed and multi-award-winning Financial Adviser, recognised for her exceptional contributions to the profession since 2012. Her fresh approach to financial advice has established her as a trailblazer, breaking through traditional boundaries and redefining the landscape of modern advice. We unpack why financial wellness isn’t just about bu...

In this episode, I’m diving into how to finish the year strong not by pushing harder, but by working smarter with your body and biology. We’re in quarter four, and if you’ve been feeling like you’re crawling to the finish line instead of sprinting toward it, this episode is for you. You’re not lazy or unmotivated you’re just tapped out. So today, I’m unpacking the  Quarter Four Lock-In  my framewo...

In this episode of  In Her Era , I sit down with Asha Cooper social media strategist, psychology graduate, STEM educator, tech founder, model, and Miss Universe Australia  top ten finalist . Asha is the definition of a woman rewriting the rules of what’s possible. From growing up in rural Queensland to building a tech platform for creators and stepping confidently into spaces that weren’t designed...

Social media loves to make success look black and white: Either you’re the hustle queen grinding 24/7, burning out in the name of ambition… Or you’re in your  soft girl era  = journaling, meditating, and waiting for vibes to deliver your dream life. But if you’re anything like me (and my clients), you don’t want either extreme. You want the empire  and  the energy. The ambition  and  the nervous s...

Tired of attracting unavailable partners? Ever wondered how to communicate in an argument. Want to know the secrets behind a healthy relationship this conversation is for you. In this episode of  In Her Era , I sit down with relationship coach and founder of EmpowHer Coaching, Jamila Bonvegna, to unpack how self-worth, boundaries, and communication actually shape the love you attract - and keep. T...

Wellness trends move fast,one minute it’s keto, the next it’s high-protein everything splashed across TikTok and supermarket shelves. In this episode, I break down the two biggest diet trends of 2025 and beyond,  the high-protein craze  and the soon-to-explode  fiber movement . I’ll share why these trends matter, what women actually need to thrive (not just survive), and how to avoid the common mi...

If slowing down makes you feel guilty, restless when you’re not  producing,  or like rest somehow makes you “less than”… his episode will feel like someone finally put words to what you’ve been carrying. In this episode, I sat down with Chloe Cassidy, an accredited mental health social worker, psychotherapist for high achievers and founder of Mind Care Avenue. What started as a conversation turned...

If you’ve ever wondered, *“Should I actually follow this trend?”…*this episode is your guide. I’m breaking down the  biggest wellness trends of 2025,  the ones I love, the ones that give me the  ick,  and the ones that are straight-up wasting your time (and money). We’re talking: The health trends that look cute online but don’t actually support your body Why “girl dinner” and “bed rotting” aren’t...

Most women aren’t held back by lack of talent, experience, or opportunity. They’re held back by one thing: self-doubt. And you feel it, don’t you? That hesitation before hitting “post.” The second-guessing before speaking up. The fear of being seen as “too much,” or not enough. In this episode of  In Her Era , I sit down with peaker, confidence coach, and visibility mentor Nicole Joy about what it...

The truth about endo isn’t just painful periods - it’s being gaslit, dismissed, and told “it’s normal” when your body is screaming otherwise. In this  raw, educational, and empowering  episode, I’m joined by Jade Walker - qualified naturopath, educator, and founder of Endo Care Collective - to rewrite the narrative around endometriosis. From her 17-year journey of chronic pain and medical gaslight...

You’re eating clean, working out, taking the supplements, ticking all the wellness boxes, but you still feel  off . Exhausted. Bloated. Flat. And you're starting to wonder…  what am I missing? In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly why so many women feel this way, even when they’re “doing everything right.” Spoiler: it’s not because you’re lazy or doing it wrong. It’s because most of the a...

Is “wellness” actually making us unwell? You drink the matcha, take the magnesium, wear the matching set, hit reformer Pilates at 6am, track your sleep, post your smoothie bowl… and somehow, you still don’t  feel  good. If wellness is supposed to feel  well , why are we so exhausted by it? In this solo episode, I unpack what  no one  in the wellness space is really talking about: The pressure of d...

In todays episode, I sat down with business mentor and feminine sales leader Riley May Dixon for a raw, deeply reflective, and no BS conversation about what  really  goes on behind the scenes of success. From high-cash months in Bali to total burnout, Riley shares the internal breakdown that no one saw coming, and how it became the catalyst for her most authentic evolution yet. In this episode, we...

If you're a high-achieving woman who’s done everything  right  — the career, the goals, the lifestyle - but still feels like something’s missing... welcome to  In Her Era. Hosted by Functional Health Practitioner  Monique Took ,  In Her Era  was born from her own health rock bottom - after being misdiagnosed, dismissed, and left to figure it all out alone. That experience ignited a mission: to...

Welcome to the first full episode of  In Her Era… In this powerful and personal episode, I open up about the health crisis that changed the entire trajectory of my life and my work. At just 21, I hit complete rock bottom: cystic acne, rapid weight loss, relentless gut issues, and was told I might never have children. For the first time, I’m telling the full story, the one I’ve never fully shared u...