Modern Renaissance Woman

Modern Renaissance Woman®️

Society EN ↓ 19 episodes

Modern Renaissance Woman®️ is your deep dive into the stories of extraordinary women who are redefining success doing 2 or more things professionally, across art, science, business, entrepreneurship and activism - and many more domains.  Hosted by Melanie Smith (a MRW herself), each episode features candid conversations with trailblazers who blend ambition with authenticity.  From groundbreaking entrepreneurs to visionary creatives, we explore how they navigate challenges, embrace change, and inspire you and the next generation.  Whether you're seeking inspiration, insight, or a fresh perspect...

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Modern Renaissance Woman

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Society

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www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Sep 10, 2025

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Episodes

E18: Michelle Goodall - Community Specialist, Greetings Card Magnate, Cabaret Performer + former Kickboxing British Champion! 10.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for an uplifting, jovial episode with Michelle Goodall! We talk: - Feast or famine, and using those moments as drivers to succeed - Why community and communities are so important to our livelihoods and cultures - Tech, AI and maintaining the manual amongst the digital - Damn Fine Greetings, very sweary cards!* - Kickboxing! Being a former British Champion!! ... and more!...

E17: Caroline Clark - Leadership coach, Speaker and Analogue Astronaut 27.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Today I'm taking you to lands far, far away - literally out of this world! Caroline and I talk: - Being a coach and helping ambitious leaders grow; - Socialisations we experience and drivers for social justice ambitions; - 'Enshitification' of tech platforms and potential barriers to reach your audiences; - AI and ChatGPT vs data biases; - What it means to be a spac...

E16: Karla Morales-Lee - Entrepreneur, Mother + Co-Founder of Warrior Group 22.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail Prepare to have your mind moved to bigger dimensions today, with Warrior Group co-founder and entrepreneur, Karla Morales-Lee. We talk: - The value of being an entrepreneur + why its so important to seek out others on the fringes; - Being a mother and instilling progressive + innovative values in systems to help your children; - Reflecting on not having a linear career path + the...

E15: Lucia Fox - Presenter, Actress, Voice Over Artist + Yoga Teacher 16.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail Listen up - Lucia's here to flog you a penthouse, a pilates class and everything you thought you didn't need on QVC! This episode we talk: - What is means to be a trained actress - Dealing with imposter syndrome and showing up as your true self behind + in front of the camera - Jobs and pivots that move you forward - Jeremy Kyle, QVC + presenting in the US - Eurosport, F...

E14: Peachy Poler - Medical Doctor + Professional Pole Dancer 11.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail Peachy is saving lives and femininity all in a day's work! Join us to hear about: - Carving your own path + pursuing what feels good despite views of others! - Privilege + voice of authority as a medical professional to advocate for marginalised communities  - Stigma + stereotypes of Pole Dancing? - Benefits of pole dancing - Being a Professional Pole Dancer - The intersectio...

E13: Tracy Sharp - Part 2: How to Take Your Career Global 12.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail She's back! This week Tracy Sharp joins me for Part 2 to discuss all the things we didn't have time for back in December! We talk:  Going global: China/Italy + beyond - if you don't ask, you don't get! Acclimatising leadership + authority to new cultures Starting from (another) place of learning in a new culture Burnout, unhealthy relationships with work + tips...

E12: Tracy Sharp - Engineering Director, Coach, Podcast Host 23.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail This week I am joined by Tracy Sharp of SharpMinds Coaching + 'Beginners Guide to Design Thinking' Podcast! Whats your KPI on happiness?! We talk: - Living to your values - Burnout + rethinking your relationship to work - 5 types of Imposter Syndrome (yes 5!) - Navigating male dominated spaces - Mechanisms for self promotion + what is sustainable for you and your values...

E11: Dr Chloe Lim - Scientist, Balloon Artist, Podcaster + Coach 16.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk: - Amplifying the voices of culturally and linguistically diverse women in STEM - Microbusiness woman of the year - Failing well + having faith to keep going - Discipline over motivation - DNA for Modern Renaissance Women! - Being a role model - TEDx Canberra Giggly Wiggly Balloons Website: www.gigglywiggly.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gigglywigglyba...

E10: Dr Shama Rahman - Neuroscientist, Neurodesigner, Creativity AI Practitioner + Musician 09.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk: - Neurodesign for creativity + flow - Working + living a multidisciplinary life - Being open to the unknown - ANTARCTICA! - 'Environmental Empathy' + applying AI as new ways to address climate change ... and much much more... CEO and Founder at NeuroCreate Ltd - startup at the junction of AI, Neuroscience and Design. Using the approach of neurodesign w...

E9: Laura Jordan Bambach - Digital Feminist Creative Icon 02.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail Today we talk: - Being the girl amongst the boys - The value of manual vs digital pursuits - Coding + AI for creative purposes - Creating new businesses from scratch that are both inclusive + forward thinking - Peculiar jobs + staying humble - Provocative advertising campaigns - Having purpose... ... and so much more! Laura Jordan Bambach is founder and Chief Creative Officer of U...

E8: Brittney Stewart - Former US Diplomat paving her own way 25.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss: - Origin story - US Diplomat, Cambodia/building systems from scratch, intrinsically a generalist - Family & Relationships - culture 'fit' and expectations, being curious or a MRW is a 'distraction', other's don't get your story - Taking opportunities as they come - Seeing YOUR value / Identity of the MRW - projections and mis...

E7: Intense Experiences + The Paradoxical World of the MRW with Dr Carrie Goucher 15.07.2024

Send us Fan Mail Slow motion, high energy multitasking to systematise your life. How do you create new structures to get stuff done? Dr Carrie Goucher can tell you how. This week we discuss: - Growing up in a Vicarage - Checking one's privilege - The drive to generate and go faster*!  - Dismantling flawed systems + rebuilding them for culture change - Slow motion, High Energy Multitasking - P...

E6: Hybrid Identities with Dr Sarahbeth Berk Bickerton 08.07.2024

Send us Fan Mail What an enlightening conversation! What intersection are you at?! In today's episode we discuss:  What is a Hybrid Identity and its origins; How can we integrate and provide a relatable USP to the world & workplace; What does the future of a 'Hybrid Professional' look like; What's next for Sarahbeth's research Advice for the 'Hybrid Woman... ... a...

E5: Making Impact at the Bottom of the Food Chain with Military Spouse, LaPora Lindsey 01.07.2024

Send us Fan Mail Rejection, tenacity and keeping on, keeping on! What an inspirational conversation with LaPora this week. We talk: Being "Bottom of the Food Chain" - the origin story Reality of being a Military Spouse Coaching, inspiring others + making an impact Advice for the MRW Burnout + 'Social Snacks' ... and more! Links: LaPoraLindsey.com LaPora's Book - Bottom of...

E4: Contemporary Art Practice, Cults & Artistic Realities with Michaela 'Clover' Cullen 24.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail Shall we join a cult or start a revolution? Some big thoughts and feelings from today's episode with Clover! We talk: - Contemporary art practice, Cults + 'place, identity and time' concepts - Main characters in our work - Our responsibilities being Artists - why do we do what we do? - Societal barriers + succeeding in the art world - Neurodivergence and running wit...

E3: Superpower of the Generalist with Julie Lavergne 17.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail What a delight to have Julie on the podcast, Ottawa <-> London! We discuss the power of being a Generalist, including: Context switching & mental fatigue Not having a 5 year plan! Not having that '1' thing Future of work for the Generalist Jumping 'iceberg to iceberg' Pinballing & pivoting ...and so much more... You can find Julie here - https://w...

E2: Intersection of Design + Tech, Inclusive AI and Women in Leadership with Ve Dewey 10.06.2024

Send us Fan Mail We talk: Discourse of design + 'the collective' Curiosity, cultures and communities Not having a 5 year plan Being an introvert - motivations, not caring what other people think Culture, women, leadership + quiet agency Inclusive AI, what does this mean for women Burnout - boundaries + health is wealth References: vedewey.com Concurrency.uk 'Orbiting the Giant Hairb...

E1: Welcome to the Modern Renaissance Woman 24.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail Do you often feel drawn to multiple interesting pursuits, yet feel a sense of conflict, shame or confusion around how the heck can I do all those interesting things? When is the right time for me to start? Where do I start? Who gives a shit? Well, I do.  I'm Melanie, founder of MRW, an Artist, Writer, builder of new innovative ventures, Head of Operations and now Podcast host...

Intro Trailer: Modern Renaissance Woman 24.04.2024

Send us Fan Mail Find us @modern.renaissance.woman on Instagram Don't forget to rate, 5* review wherever you get your podcasts! The more reviews, the better the guests for you! Listen on Spotify , Apple, Deezer + more - NOW! Music by  Orel Pierre Louis -  Audio Jungle

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