59 Women and the Media: How to Stand Out, Get Paid More and Never Apologise for Taking Up Space

Naomi sits down with Maz Farrelly, the creative force behind some of the biggest TV shows on earth, including Big Brother, The X Factor, The Weakest Link, Dancing with the Stars and more, to go behind the scenes of a career built on standing out, backing herself and refusing to shrink.    Maz has a two-word mantra she has used to walk into every terrifying room, every high-stakes negotiation and every live TV crisis of her career: tits and teeth. It sounds cheeky, but the philosophy behind it — stand tall, smile, be memorable and never apologise for being in the room — is one of the most practical pieces of career advice you will ever hear. Together they explore what it really means to be a woman in a male-dominated industry, why the way we talk about ourselves matters more than we think, and the financial lessons Maz wishes someone had handed her at nineteen. Whether you are navigating a pay negotiation, building your personal brand or simply tired of apologising for taking up space — this one is for you. In this episode we cover: How Maz went from fashion stylist to Emmy-winning TV producer — and what she learned along the way Women and the media: the invisible ways gender bias shapes what we see, read and believe about ourselves Being underestimated as a competitive advantage — and how Maz used it to quietly take everyone's jobs Personal brand 101: why looking the part, owning your body language and being memorable are career strategies, not vanity Salary negotiation tips from a woman who built every show she touched into a number one The "tits and teeth" confidence trick for walking into any room like you own it Compound interest — the single money concept Maz's friend Fee wishes every 19-year-old knew About Maz Farrelly: Maz is a BAFTA, Logie and ASTRA-winning TV producer and global keynote speaker whose content has been watched more than eight billion times. She has worked with everyone from King Charles to Beyoncé, and now coaches leaders and organisations around the world through her business Maz Speaks Global. Find her at mazspeaks.com. Have a question? Email Naomi at [email protected] or find us on Instagram — @hermoneymatters. If this episode resonated with you, please share it with a woman in your life who needs to hear it — and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a follow on Spotify. It genuinely helps more women find us. The information shared in this episode is general in nature and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation, or needs. Before acting on any information discussed, please consider whether it is appropriate for your circumstances.