Power Of Women podcast

Former Bevilles Jewellers CEO turned transformational coach Michelle Stanton shares how aligning mindset, vision, and values can spark the quantum leap you’ve been waiting for. From saving her family’s 80-year-old business to founding Complete Success , Michelle’s story is a masterclass in courage, clarity, and creating change that lasts.   We explore : ®  How to design a vision tha...

From ICU nurse in regional NSW to CEO leading one of Australia’s most complex healthcare infrastructure projects, Di Mantell has built a career defined by courage, clarity and reinvention. In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast , Di Mantell joins host Di Gillett to explore why courage matters more than confidence and how purpose, perseverance and partnerships have shaped her leadership phil...

In this fast-paced and deeply honest conversation, Di Gillett sits down with Mandi Gunsberger , five-time founder and visionary dealmaker behind Babyology and Nourish Travel . Together they explore what it really costs to build something extraordinary: the burnout, the identity traps, the pressure of keeping it all together and the courage it takes to stop, reset, and start again. From founding a...

What happens when the drive that makes you great becomes the force that brings you undone? Life coach, bestselling author and keynote speaker Shannah Kennedy joins me, Di Gillett on the Power Of Women Podcast to explore the thin line between ambition and burnout, and why recovery, identity and self-awareness are now critical skills for high-performing women. From managing elite athletes to living...

Power Of Women Podcast with George Donikian : a rare, deeply personal conversation about love, reinvention and the power of partnership. Theirs. For the first time, Di Gillett swaps chairs with her husband, renowned broadcaster and Executive Producer George Donikian , for a candid exchange about the art of storytelling, the courage to reinvent, and what it takes to stay visible in a changing media...

Lyndall Mitchell, founder of Aurora Spa, has pioneered Australia’s wellness movement for nearly three decades. In this episode, she shares her journey from a 14-year-old at Camp Eden to building an award-winning wellness ecosystem. We explore why small, consistent actions matter more than big gestures, how to prevent burnout, and why giving yourself “permission to pause” is essential for leadershi...

In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast , Di Gillett is joined by Cassandra Hili , Founder & Director of Curated Agency, an award-winning PR and communications firm built on storytelling, strategy and authenticity. Cassandra shares how she turned a teenage health blog into a PR platform by harnessing the power of community and vulnerability. Together, they explore what it really means to...

In this podcast exclusive on Power Of Women Podcast, Jo Tarnawsky breaks her silence about the cost of speaking out against toxic workplaces. From her career as Chief of Staff to the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia to rebuilding her life after a public fallout, Jo shares her extraordinary story of courage, integrity + resilience. We explore ®  How Jo’s diplomatic career and cancer bat...

Lana Samuels represents the future of leadership: fearless, curious, + unafraid to step into spaces still dominated by men. In this conversation, we explore her journey from graduate to global thinker, the role of social media in building her influence, + how she balances authenticity with professionalism while inspiring others online. You’ll hear: -       How La...

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is more than a buzzword. It’s the quiet force that shapes leadership, culture, and connection. In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Di Gillett is joined by Amy Jacobson, emotional intelligence and human behaviour specialist, keynote speaker, and author of The Emotional Intelligence Advantage . Together they explore how EQ is built, why empathy matters, the dan...

In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast , Di Gillett is joined by Azra Alagic founder of BiohackHer . Together, they explore how small daily choices can radically change the way women age, shifting the focus from simply living longer to truly living well longer . From cutting sugar and resetting circadian rhythms to mindful breathwork and the power of morning sunlight, Azra shares her person...

What if midlife wasn’t the crisis we’ve been taught to dread, but the revolution we’ve been waiting for? In this powerful conversation, Natty Frasca —pleasure coach, rebel rouser, and founder of The Feminine Rebellion , shares why women so often “check all the boxes” of success yet still feel numb, burned out, or disconnected. We explore the neuroscience of pleasure , the myths around aging, and w...

In this very first solo episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, I open up about a deeply personal chapter of my life: The sudden onset of Alopecia Totalis in 1999 and how it reshaped not only my appearance, but also my resilience, my career and my sense of identity. It left me bald as a badger, when over a few short months, all my hair fell out. What began as a devastating loss became one of the mo...

Hana Assafiri OAM is a true champion of women and a visionary driving societal change. She speaks candidly about growing up between Lebanon and Australia, her arranged marriage at 15, and the systemic failures women face when seeking freedom from violence. She shares how acts of kindness from strangers shaped her path, how she transformed personal trauma into purpose, and why she founded the iconi...

In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast , Di Gillett joins Maz O’Connor to talk about midlife reinvention, women’s empowerment, and financial independence after 50 . From selling everything and moving to Bali, to backing herself in business and redefining retirement, Maz shares her unfiltered story of courage, conviction, and personal growth. If you’re a woman navigating midlife change, look...

Lele’s story is one of survival, identity, and fierce determination. This conversation is a testament to resilience, motherhood and the power of music. We explore how music has Lele’s weapon of resistance and a vessel for preserving her culture. In this moving episode of the Power Of Women Podcast , Di reveals the story behind Lele’s story From her family’s escape from West Papua to becoming Austr...

What happens when you grow up as a third culture kid, speak four languages, and dare to question a system built without you in mind? In this compelling episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Professor Nada Hamad—renowned haematologist, professor, and fierce advocate—sits down with Di to talk about identity, inclusion, and the urgent need for change in the systems that shape our lives. Nada brings...

This week marks a first for the Power Of Women Podcast — our very first male guest, Wade Kingsley. Wade’s spent his career helping people unlock bold ideas and back themselves — especially women. In this epsiode we delve into the intersection of creativity, ageism, and gender dynamics — and explore how men and women can work and thrive better together. Wade doesn’t just talk about empowering women...

Whether you're a woman with a big idea, or in a moment of doubt, this episode is a masterclass in purpose-driven entrepreneurship. At 22, Stephanie Woollard followed a woman into a tin shed in Kathmandu — and walked out with a purpose that would change thousands of lives. With just $200 and an unwavering belief in dignity over charity, she founded Seven Women , a social enterprise that empowered m...

Di Gillett sits down with psychologists—Dr. Jessie Stern and Rachel Samson, authors of ‘Beyond Difficult’ —to explore the emotional terrain of difficult relationships and just how to survive the difficult people in your life. Let’s face it – we all have at least one – or maybe it’s you who’s the problem! Together, they unpack what really makes someone “difficult” (spoiler: it’s not a diagnosis), a...

Aged care is one of the most confronting—and inevitable—journeys we’ll face which is why we opted to talk about this on the @Power Of Women Podcast. Kathy Kirby and Kate Lamont, aged care advocates and co-founders of Thrive Aged Care, walk us through the landscape of aged care in Australia. Whether you're planning for yourself, supporting a parent, or navigating care for a partner, the truth is mo...

In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcas t , host Di Gillett sits down with Michelle Phillips, CEO of YWCA Australia , to talk about one of the most urgent issues facing Australian women today: homelessness and the fight for safe, secure housing . From launching the Women’s A-League to leading global reproductive health services, Michelle’s career has been grounded in fairness, equity, and bol...

In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Jenny Valentish reveals what it really takes to navigate an extrovert’s world when you’re wired for solitude - & we explore how to navigate your career as an introvert. A self-described “reformed sociophobe,” Jenny shares the surprising ways she rebuilt her confidence—from fighting in a boxing ring to walking a bodybuilding stage in heels. Drawing...

Hema Prakash is a rebel with a cause. She built her career in male-dominated boardrooms. Now she’s disrupting another broken system: women’s healthcare. In this powerful episode, Hema shares how her rebellious streak, global upbringing, and experience in tech and private equity converged to ignite Ponti Health —a ground-breaking, one-stop clinic for women’s health care that refuses to medicalise m...

If you think financial planning is boring, intimidating, or only for men in suits—think again. In this episode of the Power of Women Podcast, financial educator and bestselling author Mel Browne joins Di Gillett to break down smart, accessible wealth-building strategies every woman should be using—especially in midlife. You’ll learn: Why super splitting could be your most underused financial advan...