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I have a simple message for you today…  Stop living for others.  _______ People are going to judge you regardless - it’s what humans do. And if you think about it - we only ever know our own perspective. Our version of life, the world, from our vantage point. So we are actually incapable to ever truly understand the delicate intricacies of someone else's beliefs, values, decision making…because th...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?  “I’d like to talk about how single mothers can be success minded. I’d like people to acknowledge the challenges and opportunities that come with this.” ________________ My guest today is a powerhouse of a human - an absolute ball of the brightest energy and sheer delight to be around. Victoria Gibson is a coach to...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “I want to talk about the fact that we’re all gonna die! I think that death is a highly avoided conversation” __________________ Jacqui Lewis is the powerhouse behind the transformation in so many people's lives. She specialises in taking a regular, stressed, under the pump person and shifting them through accessibl...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “I would love for people to talk about (and understand) that busy is bad for them! It’s highly overrated and I’d like to break down what this means for us all to live a life that’s more fulfilling.” _________ Julie Hyde’s global reputation was built on transforming large businesses from toxic to top of their game....

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Why is the ongoing impact of grief not spoken of more widely? We are expected to get on with life in a short time after a significant loss yet for so many of us, the loss evolves and impacts us in an ongoing way for many years to come. This can be following a death, a relationship breakdown or sudden career loss.”...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Myung Sung - the Korean art of Living Meditation.” ________ Dr. Jenelle Kim is a wellness and beauty expert, ninth-generation Korean-American Master Herbologist, a published author, and doctor of Chinese medicine. Dr Kim is also the Founder and Formulator of JBK Wellness Labs where, over the last 15 years she’s bee...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “We all know what it’s like to be angry, sad, fearful, hurt, guilty, bored, frustrated etc. The problem is we often get stuck in these states. Most people have no idea on how to help people snap out of a negative state and flip the switch to a positive state.” ________ As we ride the rollercoaster of life, we realis...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “How do you keep going when you’ve lost hope?”   **Content warning - this episode touches on self-harm and suicide. If you are suffering or triggered by the themes of this podcast, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 ____________________________________________________________________ Fiona Jefferies is the founder...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “The difference between authenticity and sincerity and the impact being sincere has on our relationships” __________________________________________________________________________ Dr Tom Tonkin is a self-described “recovering executive” whose academic and professional experience make him a wealth of knowledge on or...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “That it’s okay to pause - to rest and reflect and to take time out.” ____________________________________________________________________________  Michelle Falzon has more than two decades experience in marketing and communications. A lifelong creator, she has worked in most media from film, television and radio, t...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “I want to talk about the myth surrounding work-life balance. It’s bullshit - it doesn’t exist.”   ________   You may recognise today’s guest as I have had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Nardia Joy in my first season - episode 25 in fact. Nardia is pure delight! She’s a powerhouse, full of passion and energy...

I asked you, my wonderful listeners “If there is one question you’d like to ask me, what would it be?”, and you said - “How do you do what you do? All the things you juggle every day, how do you manage it and what advice would you have for those trying to step off the corporate treadmill?”  ______ Moving from a full time executive role over three years ago to what I now call a ‘portfolio career’ h...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “The pressure that we put ourselves under these days to be the ‘perfect parent’. It’s unsustainable.” ___________________   Kate Toon is a down to earth human on a mission: to demystify the realities of running a successful online business.  She’s an award-winning digital marketing entrepreneur. A Google Beast tamer...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “In order to be successful in regeneration of the planet, we need to think in more circular terms.” ________________ My guest today is none other than Karen James (or KJ to most that know her). We met years ago when she headed up Comm Banks Women in Focus program - an incredible initiative that she also founded. KJ...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “The conflict that’s occurring between gender roles at the moment. As a trans gender male, I have a different perspective on gender to many and see the world through multiple lenses.” ________   Today I’m talking with a lovely friend of mine, Andrew Guy who is a transgender male that educates others on Trans issues...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Having a fulfilling life even if you don’t have kids.”   ________   Bernadette Andrews of Embrace Otherhood is an author and life coach to women who have gone through unsuccessful fertility treatment. She helps them to release fertility shame and trauma, to create a new meaningful life.   For sixteen years, Bernie...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be?   “Mum’s kicking the inequality butt!”   _______   Oriane is a highly ambitious and passionate entrepreneur and a mum to two boys. Born in France, Oriane has lived in many countries before she moved to Australia with her family. Harnessing her life-long questioning and curious nature, she created a marketplace to bu...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “I want to talk about Imposter Syndrome - what it is, how it affects people and what you can do about it.”   ________   Today I sit down with Alison Shamir who is an Imposter Syndrome & Confidence Expert Coach. As a Speaker & Media Contributor she’s spent 10+ years in Senior roles across the Technology and...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Female founders and the lack of funding we are still experiencing.” ____ Kate Vale is a powerhouse and has had a distinguished career in the technology and digital industries, with over two decades experience across major digital brands, including Spotify where she was Managing Director of Australia and New Zealand...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “We want to talk about sharing the life admin load in a partnership - being aware of how you’re contributing to dysfunction and letting go of unsustainable standards. Tied into this is budgeting/outsourcing and people’s irrational money stories and money types - trying to do it all rather than asking for and buying...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “The value of relationships.  I’ve been thinking about this a lot since I started writing my book. When I was younger no one ever told me the value of long term friendships / relationships. I spent way too much time/emotion on burning through people when I was younger (accountants, business partners, employees, earl...

You are in for a treat today - Kemi Nekvapil is like no other human I’ve ever met. She’s wise, she’s funny, she’s incredibly insightful, and what I think I love about Kemi the most in my dealings with her over the years is that she pulls no punches and holds us all accountable.  Kemi has had a really unusual life and she shares many of her experiences and wisdom in her new book that is out right n...

Welcome back to the land of Wabi Sabi Series! I’m sorry I’ve been gone so long from your ears… I’ve had a bit of work to do on the podcast behind the scenes before I launched Series 3. Having a platform like this & a forum to talk about such interesting things is great when you start out…but once you start growing and getting more listeners and feedback on your episodes (which I love!), I've f...

Why do we think it’s a compliment to say to someone “Gee, you look so good for your age?”. Why is society at large so obsessed about staying young? As I approach my 50th birthday, I’ve been reflecting on many things. How wonderful it is to be alive. How lucky I feel to be surrounded by so many amazing people in my life who bring me joy, challenge and support me, and what an absolute privilege it i...

If there was one thing you think society should talk more about, what would it be? “Overcoming adversity using a resilient mindset.”   I’m talking today to a woman known as the “Queen of Resilience”! Justine Martin has a story that is hard to believe and she has used the adversity that has happened to her to now help others.    Ten years ago Justine was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Then she...