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Breadwinning Mums
by Jane Lim
Hello and welcome to breadwinning mums, the podcast where we debunk the myths of working mums, cheer each other on and show the world that it’s okay to be a mum and still pursue excellence in your chosen area of expertise.
Episodes
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David Joyce
David Joyce is the Founder and Lead Advisor of Synapsing, Performance and Strategic Advisor of Beautiful Game Group, a long distance runner and a well-rounded family man. We spoke about the importance of sleep in high performance, choosing the buckets we prioritise in certain life phases and the...
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Shelly Horton
Shelly Horton is a journalist, TV presenter, keynote speaker, founder of the ShellShocked media, and author of “I’m Your Peri Godmother.” Shelly spoke about growing up in Kingaroy as a curious girl, finding herself in a Veronica Corningstone moment that would launch her career as a TV presenter,...
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Dr Tamsin Astor
Dr Tamsin Astor is a neuroscientist for founders and teams, a habit and leadership strategist, and an overall good human being. Tamsin shared her life story of navigating two cancer episodes in her young son’s life, finding inner alignment and asserting her sovereignty in her first marriage, and...
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Michael Scott on the 2025 Bondi Massacre
Last Sunday, on the 14th December 2025, in the late afternoon during a Hanukkah celebration attended by approximately one thousand people, two gunmen shot at the crowd, killing 15 people, including a holocaust survivor, two rabbis, and a ten year old Matilda. We are joined today by Michael Scott,...
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Ben Pronk
It is my pleasure to end this season’s episodes with a conversation with my good friend, Ben Pronk. Ben is the Managing Partner of Mettle Global, one of the co-founders of The Resilience Shield, the co-host of the Unforgiving60 podcast, and an adjunct faculty at the University of New South Wales....
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Rickson Dsouza
In this episode we are chatting with Rickson Dsouza - the founder of Successio Global, a husband and a father of two children, and an endurance athlete. Rickson shared his life story about growing up in Dubai as a third generation Indian, starting a career in the insurance business, before…
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Jim Penman
In this episode we are chatting with Dr David James Penman, or Jim Penman, the founder and owner of Jim’s Group, the largest franchise chain in the Southern Hemisphere, with over 5,500 franchisees. Jim shared his life story about building his business empire, finding worthwhile purpose in his…
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Victoria O'Reilly
I had a lot of fun getting to know and chatting with Victoria O’Reilly, a Registered Nurse of oncology and palliative care unit, educator, agricultural health and wellness ambassador, and a mum of three. Vicki shared with us her journey of growing up in a military family, traveling the world as a...
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Justine Campbell
It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to be chatting with Justine Campbell, a Clinical Therapist & Positive Psychology Business Coach for Female Entrepreneurs and the founder of The Lotus Collective™. Justine shared her life story about growing up as a young girl in Australia before exploring...
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Alka Joshi
I had an absolute blast chatting with Alka Joshi on the Breadwinning Mums podcast this week. Alka is an internationally bestselling author of the Jaipur Trilogy: The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and The Perfumist of Paris. Six Days in Bombay is her fourth novel. We spoke about the…
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John Cachia
On this episode we are chatting with John Cachia, an award winning financial advisor at Thriving Wealth, host of Cash Talk podcast, a husband to his beautiful wife and a proud father of three boys. We talk about finding our ikigai, or purpose in life, beyond superficial accomplishments, how...
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Jon Hunter
On this episode we are chatting with Jon Hunter. Jon is a Coach, Adviser, Ex-public company Chief Revenue Officer and a proud father of four children. Jon spoke about his childhood, growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia amidst his super intelligent family members, climbing up the career ladder,...
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Tim Curtis
On this episode we are so privileged to have Tim Curtis on the show. Tim spoke of his life journey, growing up as the son of a Special Air Service Commanding Officer, working for and exiting the army with an MBA, consult in the UN through the 2005 Afghanistan Parliamentary Elections, all the way…
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Steve Biddulph - Part 2
On this episode we continued our conversation with Steve Biddulph - Australian author, activist and psychologist with a number of influential best-selling books; and lectures worldwide on parenting, and kids' education. We delved deeper about his latest book, Wild Creature Mind, how to tap into…
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Steve Biddulph - Part 1
On this episode I was so excited to be chatting with Steve Biddulph - an Australian author, activist and psychologist who has written a number of influential best-selling books; and lectures worldwide on parenting, and kids' education. We spoke about his latest book, Wild Creature Mind; how to...
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Jo Westh
On this episode we’re chatting with Jo Westh, the founder of 4Voices, a for-purpose organisation and registered charity providing free frontline services to vulnerable women. Jo shared her life story about growing up as an extremely driven and intelligent girl, living in Italy to study…
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Janise Mitchell
On this episode we’re chatting with Janise Mitchell, the CEO of Australian Childhood Foundation, Director of Centre for Excellence in Therapeutic Care, and Adjunct Associate Professor at Southern Cross University. Janise shared her life story about growing up as a head strong and self-assured…
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Phil Hayes-St Clair
On this episode we’re chatting with Phil Hayes-St Clair, a proud girl dad, self-proclaimed raging feminist, and serial entrepreneur that I have had the pleasure to meet during my MBA study at AGSM. Phil shared his life story about overcoming adversity early in life, how he found and thrived in...
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Carla Brown
On this episode we’re chatting with Carla Brown, the Vice President of The Personal Finance Society, and the Managing Director and Chartered Financial Planner at Oakmere Wealth Management. Carla shared her life story about finding purpose in financial planning, building a successful business…
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Jo Stone
Please support our show by sharing the podcast and Breadwinning Mums book with other mums in your life. Thank you so much in advance! On this episode we’re chatting with Jo Stone, the CEO and Founder of the Balance Institute where she empowers ambitious women create balance between career and...
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Carly Hopgood
Please support our show by sharing the podcast and Breadwinning Mums book with other mums in your life. Thank you so much in advance! On this episode we’re chatting with Carly Hopgood, a certified professional coach and the co-founder of Sajer Group. Carly shared her life story about growing up…
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Alex Egeler
Please support our show by sharing the podcast and Breadwinning Mums book with other mums in your life. Thank you so much in advance! On this episode we’re chatting with Alex Egeler, an aerospace engineer turned lead parent to his four boys when an opportunity presented itself. Alex is the…
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Dr Chloe Lim
Please support our show by sharing the podcast and Breadwinning Mums book with other mums in your life. Thank you so much in advance! On this episode we’re chatting with Dr Chloe Lim, who is the Founder, Director, and Science Storyteller at Twisty Science, a Senior Regulatory Scientist at the...
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Erica James
Please support our show by sharing the podcast and Breadwinning Mums book with other mums in your life. Thank you so much in advance! Today we’re chatting with Erica James, who is not a breadwinning mum, but an inspiring woman nevertheless. Erica is a Business Systems Analyst for the Ku-ring-gai...
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Special Episode: Breadwinning Mums Book Launch!
On Tuesday, 12 March 2024 we had the absolute pleasure of hosting our book launch at Harry Hartog Bondi with an intimate group of breadwinning mums, podcast listeners and supporters of the Breadwinning Mums project. Three mums from the book - Wendy Zveglic, Yanti Ropeyarn and Julie Parkinson…
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Patrick Tsang
Please support our show by sharing the podcast and Breadwinning Mums book with other mums in your life. Thank you so much in advance! Today we’re chatting with Patrick Tsang, who is not a breadwinning mum, but a breadwinning dad with two daughters. Patrick is an NV1, Ex-CTO and experienced leader...
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Ratih Arruum Listiyandini
Please support our show by sharing the podcast and Breadwinning Mums book with other mums in your life. Thank you so much in advance! Today we’re chatting with Ratih Arruum Listiyandini, a fellow married breadwinning mum with one son, Fatir. Ratih is a Clinical Psychologist, an Assistant…
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Jessica Wong-Saunderson
Please support our show by sharing the podcast and Breadwinning Mums book with other mums in your life. Thank you so much in advance! Today we’re chatting with Jessica Wong-Saunderson, a fellow breadwinning mum with one son, and another on the way. Jessica is the Co-Founder of MumbleMe, and an…
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Christine Anderson
**CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains explicit discussions about various forms of domestic abuse including verbal, emotional and physical abuse. If you find these topics distressing, feel free to skip this episode. If you need resources or support go to beyondblue.org.au or for 24 hour free...
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Gabriella Nunes
Today we’re chatting with Gabriella Nunes, a fellow married breadwinning mum with three boys. Gabriella is the Director of Research & Commercialisation at University of New South Wales. Gabriella shared with us her life story about being the youngest daughter of her parents who immigrated from...
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Amarjot Bagga
Today we’re chatting with Amarjot Bagga, a fellow breadwinning mum to a baby daughter, Bobby. Amarjot is the Head of Environmental & Social Impact at Iress and an Activator at Coralus. Amarjot shared with us her life story about moving to Australia from India, how this experience shaped her...
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Penny Locaso
Today we’re chatting with Penny Locaso, a fellow breadwinning mum to a teenage son and a black Labrador named Tilly. Penny is a transformation coach, global speaker, published author, and the founder of hackinghappy.co. Penny shared with us her life story about leaving a global giant and a long...
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Tanya Sale
Today we’re chatting with Tanya Sale, a fellow married breadwinning mum with two children. Tanya is the CEO and co-founder of outsource Financial. She shared with us her journey of playing professional sports, finding a different career in banking due to injury, and starting out her own business....
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Trisha Gudka
**CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains discussions about child sex abuse, sexual assault and depression, which I know can be distressing. So if you need resources or support go to beyondblue.org or for 24 hour free counselling in Australia, the number for Lifeline is 13 11 14, please look…
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Adilene Guevara
Today we’re chatting with Adilene Guevara, a fellow breadwinning mum with one son, Rafael. Adilene is an excellent exemplar of grit, tenacity, and accountability. She wears a multitude of hats in her life as a wife, a mom, a student, a teacher, a daughter and a sister. Adi tells us her story…
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Amanda Blesing
I'm so grateful to be chatting with a very special guest who helps Breadwinning Mums thrive in their roles. Amanda Blesing FARPI is a mentor, speaker and international author at the The Ambition Revolution with Amanda Blesing. We had a chat about the top #challenges facing #workingmums and...
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Yanti Ropeyarn
Today we’re chatting with my sister Yanti Ropeyarn, a fellow breadwinning mum with one baby son, Ilo. Yanti is a proud Angkamuthi, Yadhaykenu, Woppaburra, Meriam woman from Far North Cape York Peninsula. She shared with us her life story about growing up with her mob, battling her sexuality and...
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Christine Janssen
Today we’re chatting with Christine Janssen, a fellow breadwinning mum with one teenage daughter. Christine is the Founder & CEO of Edstutia. She shared with us her life story about growing up in the mid-west, moving and finding her place in New York City, and arriving at the pinnacle of her…
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Rachael Nisenkier
Today we’re chatting with Rachael Nisenkier, a fellow breadwinning mum with one baby girl, Raya. Rachael is an experienced professional currently pursuing her MBA at New York University. She shared with us her life story about growing up as a theatre kid, committing to the life-changing trifecta…
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Lynn Wood
Today we’re chatting with Lynn Wood, a fellow breadwinning mum with two adult children and one granddaughter. Lynn is an extremely accomplished professional and the founder of Idea Spies. She shared with us her life story about growing up in Australia, moving to work in Hong Kong whilst building...
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Samie Ly
Today we’re chatting with Samie Ly, a fellow breadwinning mum with two children, Emmy and Dean. Samie is a Professor at Concordia University, and the co-founder of Innovatank, a teaching innovation with a mission to disrupt higher education based in Montreal, Canada. Samie shared with us her life...
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Julie Parkinson
Today we’re chatting with Julie Parkinson, a fellow breadwinning mum with two adult sons Jake and Joshua. Julie is the Director of Mother’s Heart Organisation. She shared with us her life story about growing up in a small village in the North of England, starting her first job with the Good...
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Fei-Fei Porter
Today we’re chatting with Fei-Fei Porter, a fellow breadwinning mum with three children Sophia, Lawrence and Jamie. Fei-Fei is a Principal at Oliver Wyman. She shared with us her life story about growing up in Adelaide, exploring the world and working in Hong Kong, US and UK, before coming back…
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Roslyn Martin
Today we’re chatting with Roslyn Martin, a fellow breadwinning mum with two children, Preston and Blakeley. Roslyn is a Senior Product Manager at Macquarie Group, who has recently finished her MBA studies at AGSM and will be starting a new role as a Director of Innovation Strategy. She shared…
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Masha Sedova
Today we’re chatting with Masha Sedova, a fellow breadwinning mum with a six-month-old son, Helix. Masha is the co-founder and President of Elevate Security. She shared with us her life story about moving to the States from Russia, building a start-up company in Berkeley, California, and juggling...
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Petra Langan-Stark
Today we’re chatting with Petra Langan-Stark, a fellow breadwinning mum with two boys, Hudson and Sawyer. Petra is a career coach at the Australian Graduate School of Management, and she holds a portfolio of casual roles to balance the demands of her special-needs son, Sawyer. She shared with us...
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Wendy Zveglic
Today we’re chatting with Wendy Zveglic, a fellow married breadwinning mum with two sons, Aidan and Levy. Wendy is a Senior Manager of the Solutions Engineering at Salesforce. She shared with us her adventure of moving overseas as a young child, and how this experience shaped her grit and...
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Giverny Reid
Today we’re chatting with Giverny Reid, a fellow breadwinning mum with a 6-month-old baby girl, Zinzi. Giv is the Creative Marketing Director of Crown Group. Breadwinning Mums informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the podcast belong solely to the author, and not...
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Teeshal Bal
Today we’re chatting with Teeshal Bal, a fellow breadwinning mum with two girls, Isla and Zara. Teeshal is the founder of Grit Leadership and a Program Manager for Metro Trains. Breadwinning Mums informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the podcast belong solely to…
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Megan Kair
Today we’re chatting with Megan Kair, the Director of Development at Opera Queensland and a fellow breadwinning single mum with two girls, Olivia and Rosie. Breadwinning Mums informs listeners that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the podcast belong solely to the author, and not...
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Hello and welcome to breadwinning mums, the podcast where we debunk the myths of working mums, cheer each other on and show the world that it’s okay to be a mum and still pursue excellence in your chosen area of expertise.
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Breadwinning Mums is created and hosted by Jane Lim.
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