The Women of Influence Podcast

International Rural Women's day drives Jackie to celebrate and champion the contribution women make on the land. Follow Jackie International Rural Women's Day on Facebook and Instagram Welcome to The Women of Influence Podcast 100 Women in 100 Days. Join us in celebrating everyday incredible Australian Women all with a story to tell. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenofinfluence...

From caring for HIV/AIDS patients in the 80's in Melbourne, to infection control in 2020. This is a story of a love of investigation of what, where and why.  Welcome to The Women of Influence Podcast 100 Women in 100 Days. Join us in celebrating everyday incredible Australian Women all with a story to tell. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenofinfluenceofficial/ Email us: katem@t...

Helping. Giving. Loving. Sharing. These are just some of the words that come to mind. Moira talks about small deeds..... hers are mighty. Follow Samantha:website - https://www.creatinghopefoundation.org.au Welcome to The Women of Influence Podcast 100 Women in 100 Days. Join us in celebrating everyday incredible Australian Women all with a story to tell. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook...

We all need our 'thing.' That something this is our own. For some it's a hobby for others it's a classroom with a difference. Follow Samantha:website - www.thewonderingclassroom.com Instagram - the_wondering_classroom Facebook - The Wondering Classroom email - thewonderingclassroom@gmail.com  Welcome to The Women of Influence Podcast 100 Women in 100 Days. Join us in celebrating everyday incredibl...

The way music can connect us all. Welcome to The Women of Influence Podcast 100 Women in 100 Days. Join us in celebrating everyday incredible Australian Women all with a story to tell. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenofinfluenceofficial/ Email us: katem@team.aceradio.com.au The Women of Influence Podcast is a celebration. Hosted by Kate Meade Produced by Sophie Jackson Austral...

Tania Rowan is powerful. Not just in the gym but of mind and spirit.  Follow Vanguard ADHD Education & Awareness- Tania Rowan on Facebook @vanguardadhdeducation on Instagram Welcome to The Women of Influence Podcast 100 Women in 100 Days. Join us in celebrating everyday incredible Australian Women all with a story to tell. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenofinfluenceofficia...

Olivia White is a young mum-of-two, writer, influencer, accomplished speaker, and a fierce advocate for body positivity & female empowerment. She runs the popular motherhood & lifestyle blog, House of White. An interactive community and hub for all things parenting, budgetting, travel and more… Olivia first created her blog and social media channels some six years ago. After the birth of h...

Abbey Drinkell is our youngest Woman of Influence. She is 10 Years Old. Abbey has always been a creative child and not surprising when both sides of her family are creative in various genres singing, performing, music, drawing the list is endless.  Although all these seemed to have skipped me (mum) but they have resulted in a melting pot of creativity for Abbey. Abbey has been involved in Primary...

In the middle of a Pandemic, July 2020 Janet found out she has Breast Cancer. Janet reached out to Kate with this message: Hi Kate. I just thought I would reach out and share my life and recent battle with you. I’m not expecting anything but would put it out there that if you need my story as a reference I would be happy to share. I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer. It is reasonably lar...

Karen is President of Transit Dance Initiative – a not for profit organization which promotes youth projects and opportunities for Australian communities.  Karen is also Director of Education at Transit Dance – a full time training facility for pre professional dancers and teachers of dance.   Karen is Patron of the Victorian Dance Festival and is a former President of ATOD and ATODI from 2007 – 2...

In the middle of a Pandemic, Janet found out she had Breast Cancer.  Janet reached out to Kate with this message: 'Hi Kate. I just thought I would reach out and share my life and recent battle with you. I’m not expecting anything but would put it out there that if you need my story as a reference I would be happy to share. I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer. It is reasonably large(like...

Michelle Casserley is a lifelong learner who lives by the ocean with her family and is passionate about the role of creative process as a support for recovery work. Early years were spent in retail and bookkeeping, she then got inspired to work towards health with others using the modality of Bowen Therapy. Business training supported her to start to build her own business alongside her work. When...

Natalie Ettingshausen is the owner of 'Ettingshausens' - which is one of Sydney’s largest and most successful dance studios with a 12 studio complex and over 1000 students. She has nurtured students who have gone on to work in ballet companies, starred in major musicals like ‘Matilda’ and been finalists on, ‘So You Think You Can Dance’. Natalie began as a Primary School Teacher who later chose to s...

Roma Britnell is the Member for South-West Coast in the Victorian Parliament. She was first elected at a by-election in 2015 following the retirement Denis Napthine. She was re-elected for a second term at the Victorian General Election in 2018. She was sworn in for her second term on December 19, 2018. Roma was appointed Shadow Minister for Rural Roads and Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight on...

Erin Molan is a Presenter for the Nine Network. She is co-host of the hugely popular and Logie-award winning NRL Footy Show - the first full-time female panellist and co-host in the show's 22 year history. Erin is a very proud ambassador for a number of charities - including Save Our Sons and Defence Cares...but it's her work with Bowel Cancer Australia that has resulted in unprecedented coverage...

Dr Ruth Stewart January is the Chair, Federation of Rural Australian Medical Educators, Member Distribution Advisory Group, Board member Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre, Board member Rural Doctors Association of Australia, and Member of the Health Innovation Advisory Committee of the National Health and Medical Research Council. Ruth has the ability to change the lives of those around h...

Founder of THE KINDNESS PANDEMIC- a project that sits under the social enterprise Celebrating Ageing www.celebrateageing.com You can find THE KINDNESS PANDEMIC here>>> (https://www.facebook.com/groups/515507852491119/) Catherine is at a time of greatest challenges a voice of Kindness and empathy.  This is just the beginning. Catherine believes that ageing is a privilege and that older peo...

Melissa Irving is a Woman of Influence. From South West Regional Victoria Melissa is one of those community members people know and love. She is the Woman that rolls up her sleeves and helps out.  From working with the family business or getting involved with the local Football Netball Club as secretary.  Melissa is all about her friends and family.  Melissa has a story of Love, life and fight. Th...

Natalie Stevens was born into the construction industry. She has lived and breathed it her entire life. Her father started their family construction business in 1967 which evolved over the years into property development.  Today they manage the entire property development supply chain from the purchase of raw land, right through to sales and marketing.  They are one of the few self-made privately...

Emma Hawkins is the founder of Home Grown Kids.  No fuss, no fiddly bits, cute ‘n comfy clothes for happy babies. Doting mum to Arabella and Primrose and wife to AFL favourite, Tom Hawkins, Emma’s wholesome yet glamorous way of life keeps her followers scrolling for more. Emma’s entertaining, candid and conversational commentary has made her a trusted voice on all things life, style and motherhood...

Amanda Keller OAM is a Woman of Influence.  The first Woman to be inducted into the Australian Commercial Radio Awards Hall of Fame. She is a wife and mother that has paved the way for Women in the media industry. She is also the popular host of Network Ten’s “The Living Room” AND is still the co-host of the top rating Jonesy & Amanda Breakfast Show on Sydney’s WS FM101.7, with Brendan “Jonesy...

Mia Freedman is a Woman of Influence. Some might even say  "The" Woman of Influence Mia Freedman, is and has been for the best part of her life a voice for action and change, an unapologetic champion for Women. All Women. This is Mia, this is HER STORY. This interview was recorded in November 2019 at the Mamamia Headquarters in Sydney. On this Episode we talk about- Starting from one Leadership st...

Jackie O is a Woman of Influence. They call her the Queen of Australian Radio.  Jackie Henderson, or to the rest of us, Jackie O, is based out of Sydney- together with her Co Host Kyle Sandilands they are the Kyle and Jackie O Show.  On January 20, 2020 the pair will celebrate 20 years on radio together.... But this interview isn't about them. No. This is Jackie, this is HER STORY. This interview...

Introducing Producer Sophie- Sophie Jackson, Kate's winger. Sophie has been involved with the Women of Influence Podcast since day 1 and puts together every episode. On this episode we unpack: What makes a Woman of Influence? What have we learnt The lessons from the women and their stories Working from home and having babies What's next? Email us: katem@team.aceradio.com.au Send us mail: ACE Radio...

A Woman of Influence- Lois Chislett Lois Chislett is the a Journalist and News Reader for 3YBFM and CoastFM for the ACE Radio Network. She has worked in the Australian Radio Industry for 38 years and has won a whooping 7 ACRAS (Australian Commercial Radio Awards). She is a Wife, Mother, Friend and Mentor.  On this episode we discuss: - Loving what you do - Retirement - What makes someone great - B...