Rule Breakers, Trailblazers & a Pop Icon — Our Most Inspirational Women

Some women don't just break barriers — they rewrite the rules entirely. In this episode, SJ and Pegsy each share three women who have shaped their thinking, influenced their values, and inspired their approach to life and leadership. What unfolds is a fascinating conversation — because the overlaps they discover are as revealing as the women themselves. From suffragette firebrands to Supreme Court legends, from world-leading prime ministers to a pop icon who refuses to be boxed in — these are women who stood firm, spoke up, and changed things. The women discussed in this episode: Emmeline Pankhurst — suffragette leader and political activist Ruth Bader Ginsburg — US Supreme Court Justice and gender equality pioneer Julia Gillard — Australia's first female Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern — New Zealand Prime Minister and global symbol of compassionate leadership Pink — musician, activist, and unapologetic rule-breaker Melanie Klein — pioneering psychoanalyst whose work continues to influence modern thinking Whether these names are familiar or new to you, this episode will leave you with something to think about. Subscribe and join the conversation. 🎧 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeelsintheHierarchy Links mentioned in this episode: Emmeline Pankhurst — Wikipedia Ruth Bader Ginsburg — Wikipedia Julia Gillard — Wikipedia Jacinda Ardern — Wikipedia Pink — Wikipedia Melanie Klein Trust The True Story Behind RBG's Case in 'On the Basis of Sex' — Smithsonian Magazine Julia Gillard's Misogyny Speech — Most Unforgettable Australian TV Moment Jacinda Ardern Resignation Speech Pink — Facebook Video #WomenInLeadership #InspirationalWomen #HeelsInTheHierarchy #RuthBaderGinsburg #JacindaArdern #JuliaGillard #EmmettePankhurst #Pink #MelanieKlein #PodcastForWomen #FemaleLeadership