Power Of Women podcast

Most high-performing women believe they are coping. The data tells a different story. In this episode, Di Gillett sits down with Jane Smorodnikova, founder and CEO of Welltory: the world's first consumer app to use heart rate variability (HRV) to measure stress, energy and recovery in real time - to have the conversation that every woman running on empty needs to hear.From building a 16-million-user global platform without institutional funding, to navigating the physiological cost of chronic stress as a female founder, Jane brings both the science and the lived experience. This is an evidence-based, boundary-pushing conversation about what is really happening inside the female nervous system, and what the data reveals when we stop lying to ourselves. We explore:•       How Jane built a 16-million-user platform to profitability without Silicon Valley backing•       The personal cost of founder stress and what Jane believes triggered early perimenopause signs•       Why women experience stress differently - the 'tend and befriend' response versus fight or flight•       What signals high-performing women consistently ignore and how long the nervous system can compensate before it forces a reset•       Heart rate variability explained in plain language and why it is a more powerful measure than steps, calories or hours slept•       How HRV shifts during perimenopause and menopause, and why so many women in midlife are misdiagnosed•       The role of AI in personal health - where it genuinely helps and where caution is essential•       Who really owns your biometric data — and what happens to it when investors get involved•       Jane's daily non-negotiables for her nervous system and her one metric every woman should prioritise over productivity and weightNew podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.🎧 Watch and subscribe to: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ Who is Jane Smorodnikova?Jane Smorodnikova is the founder and CEO of Welltory, the world's first consumer app to use heart rate variability to help everyday people understand their stress, energy and recovery in real time. Jane took a clinical metric once reserved for elite athletes and military performance labs and turned it into a daily decision-making tool now used by over 16 million people globally. She built Welltory to profitability without institutional venture capital, navigating Silicon Valley scepticism and the very real physiological cost of high-stakes leadership. Find Jane at:Website https://welltory.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/smorodnikova/?skipRedirect=trueInstagram https://www.instagram.com/welltory/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when the very qualities that built your success almost break you?In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Di Gillett sits down with Tess Brouwer, former Virgin Australia executive, now Chief Energy Officer and Co-Founder of Awake Academy to explore what it truly takes to reset, rebuild, and rise stronger after life changes in an instant.At 32, Tess was a high-performing corporate leader living in Switzerland when a skiing accident left her with a spinal cord injury, Guillain-Barré diagnosis, multiple surgeries and months in rehabilitation. Her identity had been built on performance, drive and achievement. Suddenly, none of that worked.This is a raw and honest conversation about identity grief, burnout, nervous system overload, emotional resilience and rebuilding self-worth from the ground up.If you have ever ignored the warning signs…If you have ever tied your worth to your work…If you have ever asked, “If I can’t perform, who am I?”This episode is for you. You’ll hear:The life-changing accident that forced Tess to confront her identityWhy high performers ignore red flags - until they can’tThe difference between grit and true resilienceHow mental fitness differs from “pushing through”Why burnout is often a wake-up call, not a weaknessPractical daily resets to regulate your nervous systemThe simple question every ambitious woman must ask herself: Am I enjoying my life? New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.🎧 Watch and subscribe to: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ Who is Tess Brouwer?Tess Brouwer is one of Australia’s leading mental and emotional fitness trainers, a Positive Psychology Practitioner, best-selling author, and Co-Founder of Awake Academy alongside seven-time World Champion Layne Beachley AO. Formerly Head of Brand Partnerships at Virgin Australia, Tess rebuilt her life after a life-altering spinal and brain injury. Today she helps leaders and organisations develop emotional endurance, resilience, and sustainable high performance. Find Tess at:Website http://awakeacademy.com.au/ Seven Day Self-Care Program https://awakeacademy.com/self-careLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tess-brouwer-7128aa54/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tesscbrouwer/?hl=en Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI isn’t coming. It’s here.In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Di Gillett sits down with Georgie Hubbard, recruiter, career strategist and founder of Pivoter, to unpack what AI really means for women at work.No fear, just a conversation about strategy and what to do next. Georgie shares what the market values in 2026, why human skills are becoming career currency, and why waiting for confidence is costing women visibility.If you’ve ever questioned your relevance in an AI-driven world this episode reframes the narrative and kicks fear to the curb. What you’ll hear:Why courage comes before confidenceThe three attributes the 2026 market is rewardingThe biggest misconception about AI and job lossWhy the career ladder has disappearedHow women can validate and articulate their real valueWhere to start if upskilling feels overwhelming. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ Who is Georgie Hubbard?Georgie Hubbard is a recruiter, career strategist and founder of Pivoter, an AI-powered career tool designed to help professionals identify transferable skills and navigate career transitions with clarity. She has spent over a decade placing talent across Australia and understands what organisations are truly valuing, beyond the job ad. Find Georgie at:Website https://www.georgiehubbard.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Di Gillett sits down with triple Olympian and women’s health advocate Lisa Curry to discuss the reality of perimenopause and menopause - physically, emotionally and psychologically.For most of her life, Lisa trusted her body. As an elite athlete, she understood discipline, resilience, and endurance. But when her emotional stability began to shift in her 30s, she found herself thinking:“What the fuck is wrong with me?”No one was talking about perimenopause in the 1990s. Not even her doctor had language for what she was experiencing.In this conversation, Lisa shares how hormonal change affected her identity, relationships, mood, and confidence, and why women do not have to wait for symptoms to escalate before becoming proactive. Together we explore:The emotional volatility of perimenopauseThe invisible load carried by working mothersWhy pushing through is not always strengthThe importance of tracking symptomsEducation versus “being managed”The debate between HRT, natural therapies and informed choiceWhy sleep, anxiety and weight gain remain the top concerns for womenHow lifestyle choices compound or reduce symptomsWhat post-menopause actually feels like Lisa is now co-founder of Happy Healthy You, a platform supporting over 1.5 million women through hormonal education, community and evidence-based solutions.Her message is clear:Hormonal change is biology. You can’t beat it. But you can work with it.Knowledge is power when navigating menopause. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.🎧 Watch and subscribe to: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ Who is Lisa Curry?Lisa Curry OAM is a triple Olympian, Australian sporting icon and women’s health advocate. After representing Australia at three Olympic Games and building a high-performance sporting career, she transitioned into business as co-founder of Happy Healthy You, a platform supporting over 1.5 million women with hormonal education, community and evidence-informed solutions. Today, Lisa speaks openly about perimenopause, menopause and the power of proactive health. Find Lisa at:Website https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/Women begin by completing a free online hormonal health assessment at: https://happyhealthyyou.com.au/pages/assessmentInstagram https://www.instagram.com/lisacurry/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/licurry/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you have ever doubted your ability, this podcast will show you what becomes possible when you decide, “Sure. I can do that.”In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Di Gillett sits down with Claudia Chan Shaw: designer, curator, broadcaster, artist, author and cultural tour leader, to unpack a career built on one defining philosophy: “Sure. I can do that.”Claudia’s portfolio career spans fashion, television, radio, public art, authorship and international cultural tours. As co-designer and director of the internationally acclaimed Vivian Chan Shaw label, she helped build a handmade Australian fashion house whose designs now sit in the permanent collection of the Powerhouse Museum.From door-knocking boutiques across America in the 1980s to co-hosting ABC TV’s Collectors, curating the Sydney Chinese New Year Festival, leading global Art Deco tours, and sitting for eleven Archibald Prize portraits - Claudia has consistently said yes before knowing exactly how the path would unfold. This conversation explores:The power of maternal legacy and growing up with a formidable motherBuilding and scaling a fashion brand rooted in craftsmanshipThe commercial courage behind saying yes and working out the “how” laterCollecting as obsession, identity and opportunityReinvention at 50, 60 and beyondWhy women should never feel compelled to choose just one path Claudia’s career is proof that curiosity compounds, self-belief multiplies, and you create your own success – no luck needed. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ Who is Claudia Chan Shaw?Broadcaster. Presenter. Designer. Curator. Artist. Author. Collector.It’s probably a good thing that Claudia Chan Shaw loves hats, because she wears a lot of them. This Sydney born creative has a diverse career spanning art and design, photography, curating, television and radio presenting, arts commentary, public speaking, and collecting. Find Claudia at:Website https://claudiachanshaw.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-chan-shaw-20706123/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/claudiachanshaw/?hl=enFacebook https://www.facebook.com/claudia.chanshaw/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to compete at elite level while managing multiple sclerosis?A powerful insight into endurance: physical, mental, and professional.In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Di Gillett sits down with Australian cricketer Jemma Barsby to explore ambition, resilience, and what sustainable performance really looks like.Diagnosed with MS at just 19, Jemma has never missed a professional game. She shares what living with a fluctuating autoimmune condition has taught her about trust, preparation, leadership, and redefining strength.This is a grounded conversation about professional women’s cricket, pay parity, high-performance culture, and building a career that works with your body, not against it. What You’ll Hear:Growing up in a cricketing family and debuting for Queensland at 15The evolution of women’s cricket from hobby to professionThe financial realities of professional women’s sportBeing diagnosed with MS at 19Competing at elite level without missing a gameManaging fatigue, heat and recoveryNavigating anti-doping protocols as a professional athleteWhy openness builds trust in high-performance environments.New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.🎧 Watch and subscribe to: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ Who is Jemma Barsby?Jemma Barsby is captain of the South Australian women’s cricket team and a senior player for the Adelaide Strikers in the WBBL. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 19, she has continued to compete at elite level while using her platform to elevate awareness and drive research. Through her Whack MS for 6 campaign, Jemma is working to raise $6 million to support groundbreaking Australian MS clinical trials. Find Jemma Barsby at:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jemma-barsby-210116103/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jemmaabb/?hl=en Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if financial abuse isn’t a hidden issue, but a structural one?This episode includes discussion of domestic and family violence. On the Power Of Women Podcast, Di Gillett sits down with Catherine Fitzpatrick - former bank executive turned social entrepreneur and Founder of Flequity Ventures, to understand how financial systems can be weaponised and what it truly means to design safety into products, services and policy.With more than two decades across banking, government, ASX-listed companies and regulation, Catherine has led national reforms that are reshaping how institutions respond to - and prevent - financial abuse.This is not theory.This is reform grounded in evidence and lived experience and we all need to hear it.In this conversation, we explore:Why financial abuse is often the central mechanism of coercive controlHow everyday products: bank accounts, insurance, utilities, can be misusedThe chilling rise of abusive micro-transactions and digital monitoringWhat “safety by design” looks like inside major institutionsWhy over 60 organisations have now adopted financial abuse terms into their fine printThe role men can and must play in disrupting abuseThe financial questions every woman should be able to answer without hesitationCatherine also shares practical steps individuals can take immediately to safeguard themselves: from checking your credit file to understanding joint liability and insurance clauses. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. 🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/  Who is Catherine Fitzpatrick?:Catherine Fitzpatrick is an Australian social entrepreneur and former bank executive focused on preventing financial abuse. As Founder and CEO of Flequity Ventures, she works with banks, insurers and regulators to design safer financial systems and close the loopholes that enable coercive control. Catherine is an Adjunct Associate Professor at UNSW and a leading advocate for safety by design in financial services. Find Catherine at:Websites https://flequity.au/ https://catherinefitzpatrick.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-fitzpatrick-designedtodisrupt/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/catherinefitzpatrick.official/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Support [Australia]:• If you or someone you know is affected by domestic and family violence, contact 1800RESPECT, the national service for free and confidential counselling, information and support. Call 1800 737 732 or chat online 24/7 at www.1800respect.org.au• If you or someone you know is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in need of a culturally safe support line, you can call 13YARN (13 92 76)• In an emergency, or if you are not feeling safe, always call the police on 000 💫 If this conversation resonated please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated. Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Power of Women podcast, Di Gillett interviews Kellie Sloane, the leader of the Liberal Party of New South Wales. The conversation is centred around the evolving role of women in politics. Kellie with her optimistic outlook, embodies the spirit of resilience and strength that many women bring to the political arena. Their conversation delves into the reasons behind this shift, emphasising the growing expectation for accountability and higher standards from leaders. With a significant representation of women and younger voices in her team, Kellie believes that the political landscape is shifting towards a more inclusive and balanced environment. This conversation serves as a powerful reminder of the impact women are having in politics today. We explore:Why community must come first.Leadership lessons from crisis.Why voters value empathetic leadership.Why Kellie believes that kindness is a strength in leadership.The importance of bipartisan cooperation.How diversity in politics brings different perspectives to public policy.Why integrity is non-negotiable. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.🎧 Watch and subscribe to: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ Who is Kellie Sloane MP?Kellie Sloane is the Leader of the NSW Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition in New South Wales. Elected as the Member for Vaucluse in 2023, she brings more than two decades of experience in journalism and public leadership to politics.Before entering Parliament, Kellie served as CEO of Life Education Australia and built a distinguished media career, including senior roles at the Nine Network and other major Australian broadcasters. Find Kellie Sloane MP at:Website https://kelliesloane.com.au/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellie-sloane/Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/kelliesloanemp/?hl=en Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if shame was never yours to carry?In this deeply confronting and profoundly important conversation, Di Gillett sits down with Dr Martina Zangger - survivor, psychotherapist, academic and author of Not My Shame - to examine the mechanics of abuse, the burden of misplaced shame and the long road to healing.Growing up in Basel, Switzerland, Martina’s childhood appeared privileged and safe. Behind closed doors, it was neither. Abuse by powerful, respected men in her family shaped decades of silence, self-blame and trauma, before she eventually disclosed at 27.We also hear about Martina’s extraordinary experience having spent a decade in the infamous Rajneesh cult in the United States.Martina’s belief is simple and radical:“Shame must change sides.”This episode includes discussion of domestic and family violence.  We explore:Why shame attaches to survivors, not perpetrators.The psychology of power, control and narcissistic abuse.Why disclosure takes an average of 25 years.The healing journey and why we cannot heal in isolation.Martina’s extraordinary time inside the Rajneesh cult in the United States.The moment that finally woke her up. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Subscribe for more conversations that reframe power, voice and lived experience.🎧 Watch and subscribe to: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ Who is Dr Martina Zangger?Dr Martina Zangger is a psychotherapist, academic and author specialising in trauma and sexual abuse recovery. Originally from Switzerland and now based in Australia, she has worked for nearly three decades supporting victim-survivors through healing and disclosure. Her PhD focused on sexual assault and the legal system, and her memoir Not My Shame explores her lived experience of childhood abuse and her journey to reclaim power by shifting shame back to where it belongs. Find Martina at:Website https://martinazangger.com.au/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-martina-zangger-9b29874a/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/martinazangger/ Resources [Australia] : Free Services for victim-survivors:https://victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au (22 free counselling sessions for victims of crime NSW)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 (free DV and SA counselling 24 hours)https://www.thesurvivorhub.org.au (free monthly peer support group)https://bravehearts.org.au (Bravehearts: Free counselling for victims of CSA) Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to remain fully employed in one of the most judgment-driven industries in the world - four decades in?In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Di Gillett sits down with Kate Bell, a 40-year full-time professional model who is still working, still evolving, and still landing fashion, beauty and lifestyle campaigns at 57.Kate speaks candidly about ageism in the modelling industry, why rejection stopped being personal early in her career, and how self-kindness, creativity and discipline became essential tools for longevity. From walking away from a fast life in New York to walking the international runway in her mid-50s, Kate reframes reinvention as an ongoing practice - not a reinvention “moment.”This is a grounded conversation about identity, resilience, women’s self-perception, and what becomes possible when we have the self-belief to back ourselves. We explore:Why modelling is a career of constant rejection and how not to personalise itHow Kate stayed mentally and physically resilient across decadesThe truth about ageing in fashion and visibilityWhy professionalism and confidence matter New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ Who is Kate BellKate Bell is a 40-year full-time professional model who continues to work, evolve, and lead in the fashion industry at 57. Alongside modelling, Kate is a long-time yoga practitioner and writer, using creativity and embodiment as anchors through change. She says, ‘Yoga is now so embedded in my life, it’s second nature - my life is yoga.” Kate actively shapes her own narrative through social media, demonstrating that relevance is not granted by age or industry norms - it is authored. Find Kate Bell at:Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/i_am_katebell/Substack https://katebell.substack.com/?r=vl8lb&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn64pbkZE-s9uwUSetIa6JvlFQgH1zXycTZNUvbFT0wq_Y8VirwV4vpmKIZAU_aem_vjgIJmSrXCBU5tGgeYRE_g Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when women stop backing their doubts - and start backing themselves?In this powerful, deeply personal episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Di Gillett sits down with global leadership advisor, bestselling author, and courage expert Margie Warrell for one of the most candid conversations of the season.From growing up on a remote dairy farm in rural Victoria to building a global career, Margie shares the lived experiences that shaped her understanding of courage, self-doubt, and resilience. Together, Di and Margie reveal why confidence is not a prerequisite for action, how adversity can become a source of strength, and why the bravest decision women can make is choosing how they respond to life’s hardest moments.This is a conversation about agency, self-belief and resilience. Key takeaways::➺ It's the chances we don't take that we regret the most.➺ Backing ourselves is crucial to overcoming self-doubt.➺ Financial independence is foundational to female agency.➺ Adversity doesn’t define you - how you respond does.➺ We are not our struggles or doubts; we are more than that. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. 🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/  Who is Margie Warrell?Dr. Margie Warrell is a globally recognised expert in leadership and human behaviour, renowned for her ability to help leaders and organizations unlock untapped potential by countering the underlying dynamics that inhibit bold thinking, decisive action, and transformative growth.Growing up in rural Australia instilled in Margie a deep understanding of resilience and the courage required to navigate uncertainty. Over the past three decades, she has lived and worked across five continents, gaining a globally grounded perspective on overcoming the forces that stifle innovation and limit performance in individuals and organisations alike. Find Margie at:Website https://margiewarrell.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/margiewarrell/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/margiewarrell Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical - it is actively reshaping careers, leadership, and relevance.In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Di Gillett is joined by Kelly Slessor, one of Australia’s most respected AI strategists, digital innovators, and retail technology leaders, for a deeply human conversation about what AI really means for women, work and leadership.Kelly was building AI personalisation platforms years before ChatGPT entered the mainstream. Today, she works at the intersection of artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence, and human systems, advising businesses, educating leaders, and advocating for responsible, human-centred technology.This episode moves beyond surface-level AI commentary to ask harder, more consequential questions:Who becomes more powerful in an AI-enabled world?Why fear is the wrong response - and education is the only viable oneWhy women are underrepresented in AI leadership, yet uniquely positioned to shape its futureHow fostering children has profoundly shaped Kelly’s leadership philosophy, empathy and perspectiveWhy “balance” is a myth - and what actually sustains women operating at paceThis is not a conversation about keeping up.It’s a conversation about agency, authorship and relevance, in a world that is moving faster than most organisations are willing to admit. You’ll hear:Why AI will augment people, not replace themThe real risk for leaders who delay AI educationHow repetitive work will disappear and what replaces itWhy emotional intelligence is the missing ingredient in AI developmentHow women can leapfrog professionally by engaging with AI nowThe leadership lessons Kelly learned through foster careWhy safety, belonging, and trust matter in teams and in technology New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ Who is Kelly SlessorKelly Slessor is an Australian AI strategist and founder of TribeGen AI, advising leaders on human-centred AI adoption. With 20+ years in digital and ecommerce, she translates complex technology into decisive, practical action. Find Kelly at:Websites:https://theecommercetribe.com/https://tribegenai.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyslessor/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theecommercetribe/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What actually makes a founder investable - and why hustle culture may be working against women.In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Di Gillett sits down with Dan Copsey - entrepreneur, investor, and Group CEO, to unpack what investors really assess when backing founders, particularly women.This is not a surface-level conversation about confidence or pitching harder.Dan reveals why honesty beats hype, why performative hustle culture is a red flag, and why many of the most investable female founders are undervaluing what they already bring to the table.From founder-investor dynamics to gender bias in startup rooms, this episode delivers an unfiltered investor lens every ambitious woman in business needs to hear. You’ll hear:Why honesty is the #1 trait investors look forThe biggest red flags investors see in pitchesWhy hustle culture is failing founders - especially womenWhat female founders are doing right but not articulatingHow motherhood, life load and leadership are undervalued assetsWhat makes an investor–founder relationship succeed long-termHow to know when your business is truly ready to scale. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ Who is Dan Copsey?Dan Copsey is an Australian businessman, entrepreneur and active investor. He advises and consults for numerous founders and executives as well several charity organisations. He is currently Chief Executive Officer for TMSPC Pty Ltd which boasts a portfolio of leading advertising agencies, premium hospitality ventures, and impactful not-for-profit investmentsFind Dan at:Website https://dancopsey.com/media/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancopsey/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful and deeply relevant conversation, Di Gillett is joined by Maddy Dychtwald, globally recognised futurist, author, and co-founder of Age Wave - to challenge outdated narratives around aging, retirement, women’s health and relevance.Women are living longer than ever before - yet spending more years in declining health. Maddy unpacks why lifespan is the least useful measure of aging, why healthspan and brainspan matter far more, and how up to 90% of our long-term health outcomes are within our control.This conversation goes well beyond theory. From inflammation, menopause, and Alzheimer’s risk, to workforce ageism, outdated retirement models, and the power of lifestyle choice, this episode is a call to reclaim agency - personally, professionally, and biologically.This is not about anti-aging. It’s about aging with authority, vitality, and intention. We explore:   Why women are winning the longevity lottery, but paying a hidden price   The critical difference between lifespan, healthspan and brainspan   How inflammation accelerates aging - and what actually reduces it   Why women are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s   The outdated retirement model that no longer serves women or economies   Ageism as the last socially acceptable bias   Why older women are an untapped workforce advantage   How purpose, attitude, and social connection directly impact longevity   The lifestyle levers that matter most - beyond diet and exercise. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. 🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/  Who is Maddy DychtwaldMaddy co-founded Age Wave, a world leader in understanding and addressing the far-reaching impacts of longevity and our aging population. Recognized by Forbes as one of the top fifty female futurists globally, for nearly 40 years, she has been deeply involved in exploring all aspects of the age wave and how it’s fundamentally transforming the marketplace, the workplace/retirement, and our lives. She is the author of four books, including the national bestseller Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan, published in 12 languages, and the award-winning Influence: How Women’s Soaring Economic Power Will Transform Our World for the Better.Find Maddy at:Website https://maddydychtwald.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maddydychtwald/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maddydychtwald/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation shifted your thinking, share it with a woman you respect. Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Own your voice. Build networks that empower. Create a legacy that lasts.The Power Of Women Podcast opens the 2026 season with a defining conversation on influence, voice and legacy.In this season-opening episode, Di Gillett is joined by global brand strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of Powerful Steps, Tory Archbold, a woman who has spent decades shaping brands, influencing culture, and helping women step into their authority with clarity and conviction.This conversation explores the new rules of influence when building your personal brand. What Tory attributes her impact in business to and why elevating your voice and building empowering networks are non-negotiables for women who want to lead with truth.From Tory’s journey building one of Australia’s most influential brand agencies, TORSTAR, to her global work across Australia, the Middle East, and the U.S., this episode is a masterclass in aligned leadership, self-belief, and purposeful visibility.  You’ll hear:The defining moments that shaped Tory Archbold’s leadership journey.What truly drives long-term success in business and brand building.How women can elevate their voice without compromising authenticity.Why visibility, alignment, and self-belief are strategic assets.How to build networks that empower women.The difference between transactional connections and legacy networks.Why women must start owning their influence.What it means to lead with truth, integrity, and intention in 2026. Key learnings:Your voice isn’t optional. It’s your responsibility.Self-belief is not a mindset cliché, it’s a leadership strategy.The right network doesn’t make you smaller, rather it expands you.Legacy leadership is built through alignment, not approval.Women rise faster and stronger when they rise together.  New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ Who is Tory Archbold?Tory Archbold is a global brand strategist, women’s leadership expert, and founder of Powerful Steps®, a platform that activates the power, purpose, and voice of high-performing women across Australia, the Middle East, and the U.S. She is the former CEO and founder of TORSTAR, one of Australia’s most influential brand communications agencies, author of Self-Belief is Your Superpower and hosts the top 1.5% ranked podcast Powerful Stories. Find Tory at:Website https://powerful-steps.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-archbold-b8542715/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/toryarchboldofficial Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Filming: Chocolate Studios: https://chocolatestudios.com.auExecutive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hana Assafiri OAM is not here to inspire you. More importantly, she is here to confront what society still refuses to face.In this powerful rerun of the Power Of Women Podcast, Hana speaks with unflinching honesty about freedom, violence, and the systems that continue to fail women. From growing up between Lebanon and Australia, to being forced into an arranged marriage at just 15, Hana shares how survival alone was never the goal. Dignity, agency, and purpose were.She reflects on the quiet acts of kindness that altered the trajectory of her life, the courage it took to leave violence, and the systemic gaps that pushed her to create something radically different: the Moroccan Soup Bar. Not a charity. A self-sustaining model of safety, employment, and community for women rebuilding their lives.This conversation challenges comfortable narratives around empowerment and asks harder questions: What does freedom actually mean? Why are women still required to negotiate for it? And why silence remains one of the most dangerous accomplices of all.We explore:Why freedom must mean more than survivalArranged marriage, violence, and institutional failureThe life-changing power of kindness from strangersWhy women don’t need charity… they need pathwaysHow the Moroccan Soup Bar became a blueprint for changeWhy solutions must be driven by women and supported by men. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. 🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/  Who is Hana Assafiri OAMHana Assafiri OAM is a renowned entrepreneur, activist, and author. Best known as the founder of Melbourne’s iconic Moroccan Soup Bar, Hana has spent over 25 years creating spaces that blend food, culture, and community justice. Hana is a leading voice on gender equity, intersectionality, and social change. Find Hana at:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hana-assafiri-oam-293560173/Moroccan Soup Bar https://www.moroccansoupbar.com.au/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Filming: Chocolate Studios: https://chocolatestudios.com.auExecutive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful rerun of one of our most resonant conversations of 2025, Maz O’Connor joins Di Gillett to talk about what it really takes to change your life after 50.Maz didn’t just imagine reinvention - she lived it. Selling everything and relocating to Bali,,,and then India, she has carved a new chapter fuelled by purpose, courage and deep clarity. From redefining retirement to creating financial independence, Maz shares the mindset shifts and personal stories that are helping women everywhere embrace their “third act.”If you’re navigating a life pivot, feeling stuck, or wondering whether there’s still time to start over, take some inspiration from this powerful conversation. Key takeaways:Start small: reinvention doesn’t have to mean selling everything.Back yourself, especially when no one else is.Create a strategy before you leap.Surround yourself with women who’ve walked the path before you.Courage as a quiet force that fuels big life shifts. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. 🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/  Who is Maz O’Connor?Maz O’Connor has spent over 30 years in the wellness industry and is now embracing her powerful “third act.” A solo mum turned entrepreneur, she has built businesses, supported women globally through affiliate and network marketing, and recently made the bold move to Bali to launch a new wellbeing venture. Maz is passionate about women’s empowerment, personal growth, and redefining what life after 50 can look like. Find Maz at:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maz-o-connor-8867032b/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mazoconnor/?hl=en Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the real crisis in midlife isn’t aging, but disconnecting from the parts of yourself that make life worth living?In this electrifying conversation, Pleasure Coach and founder of The Feminine Rebellion, Natty Frasca, reveals why so many high-achieving women feel numb, overwhelmed, or unseen… even when life “looks successful” on the outside.We dive into the neuroscience of pleasure, the myths that keep women small, and the truth about why midlife is actually the perfect moment to reclaim your identity, your joy, and your unapologetic confidence.If you’re tired of holding everything together…If you’ve checked every box and still feel something is missing…If you’re ready to show up bigger, louder, freer…This is your episode. You’ll hear:®  What pleasure truly means (beyond sex) and why women lose access to it®  Why so many successful women feel numb or disconnected®  How to close the “pleasure gap” in everyday life®  Why aging is not decline, but a superpower®  How to walk into any room with presence, not performance New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. 🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ Who is Natty Frasca?Natty is a Pleasure Coach and founder of The Feminine Rebellion. She helps high-achieving midlife women reclaim their joy, power, and presence by unbinding from societal conditioning and reconnecting with pleasure in all its forms. A former ad exec and mom of three, Natty believes midlife isn’t a crisis - it’s your revolution. Find Natty at:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefemininerebellion/Website https://thefemininerebellion.com/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was such an import episode from earlier in the year, we were compelled to replay it for you.Women’s healthcare is broken and Hema Prakash is rebuilding it from the ground up.In this powerful conversation, Hema shares how decades in tech and private equity, a global upbringing, and her own perimenopause journey shaped the creation of Ponti Health - an integrated clinic reimagining women’s health through slow medicine, time-rich consultations, and a fiercely woman-centred model of care.Hema challenges the medicalisation of menopause, exposes gaps in the Australian healthcare system, and lays out the truth: women have been underserved for too long. The revolution begins with giving women back their intelligence, agency, and time.This is a call to rethink what women deserve… in healthcare, leadership, financial autonomy and life.  You’ll hear:➝ Why menopause isn’t a disease and why reframing it changes everything➝ How Ponti Health blends East, West, tech and time into a groundbreaking new model➝ Why women’s financial independence is essential for power and long-term wellbeing➝ The dangerously underfunded state of women’s health research➝ The leadership philosophy Hema lives by: humility, empathy and excellence. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. 🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/  Who is Hema Prakash?Hema Prakash is the co-founder of Ponti Health, Australia’s first integrated women’s health clinic built on the principles of slow medicine, agency, and whole-woman care. With more than 25 years across technology, private equity and innovation, she brings systems thinking, cultural awareness, and lived experience to redefining menopause and midlife healthcare.Find Hema at:Website https://www.pontihealth.com.auLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hema-prakash-503260/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pontihealth/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Filming: Chocolate Studios: https://chocolatestudios.com.auExecutive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is so powerful we are rerunning it to kick off your New Year’s resolution.Your midlife reset: Strength, vitality & how to be powerful at ANY age.This episode of the Power Of Women Podcast with Alison Cork MBE is a masterclass in midlife transformation and the evidence is irrefutable: it is never too late.Alison is a London-based entrepreneur, author, broadcaster, and fierce advocate for women in business. She’s also rewriting the script on aging with her book Fit & Fabulous Over 50, a practical blueprint for reclaiming your strength, wellbeing, confidence, and energy.In this dynamic conversation, Alison reveals the truth about nutrition, sustainable weight loss, the importance of strength training…and why midlife is not a decline, but a fabulous new chapter. She shares her personal health reset, the myths around quick fixes and sugar, and what women over 40 really need to know about brain health, metabolic changes, and longevity. Episodes every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ Who is Alison Cork?Alison Cork is a lifestyle expert, entrepreneur and author. Since her first TV series, Home In The Country she has spent over 25 years sharing her expertise in lifestyle, home and healthy living, building an online and retail business in the process. She has also founded two not-for-profit ventures: Make It Your Business, which supports women in starting and scaling their businesses, and National Women's Enterprise Week, dedicated to fostering female entrepreneurship.An author of six books on lifestyle and cooking, Alison has also contributed regular columns to many of the UK’s national newspapers. Her latest book, Fit & Fabulous Over 50 – How to Rewire Your Second Act, brings together a wealth of practical advice, healthy recipes, and wellbeing tips to help readers thrive in the next chapter of their lives. Find Alison at:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisoncorkmbe/Website www.alisoncork.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/alisoncork_home/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former international publicist Carlii Lyon spent years building other people’s brands, from supermodel Miranda Kerr to global icons, before realising she had become invisible herself.In this Power Of Women Podcast episode, Carlii joins Di Gillett to discuss her book Courage to Be – Small Steps for a Big Life and the deeper psychology behind visibility, why we hold ourselves back, how to build a purpose-driven personal brand, and why visibility isn’t vanity, it’s vitality. We explore:®   The three universal thoughts that hold people back from visibility®   Future Self Psychology and how to use it to shape your present®   Why intuition is a leadership superpower®   The four P’s of personal branding - Promise, Packaging, Position & Promotion®   How to put yourself out there for a purpose. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ Who is Carlii Lyon?Carlii Lyon has spent over two decades shaping the reputations of remarkable individuals around the world. A former international publicist to global names including a world-leading supermodel, bestselling authors and innovators, she now helps emerging leaders build authentic personal brands and communicate their value with confidence. She is the author of Courage to Be – Small Steps for a Big Life. Find Carlii at:Website www.carliilyon.comLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/carliilyonInstagram @carlii_lyon Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: (optional if wordcount over)LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ ⭐If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 that feels both daring and doable ®  The difference between goals and visions, and why both matter®  How fear becomes the “border guard” between the familiar and the new®  What happens when external success isn’t matched by internal fulfillment®  How to turn challenges into catalysts for transformation New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. 🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ Who is Michelle Stanton?Michelle Stanton is a transformational speaker, coach, and Founder of Complete Success. Formerly CEO of her family’s 80-year-old business Bevilles Jewellers, she led the company out of administration and toward a successful sale to a global multinational.With over 10,000 hours of study and mentorship under luminaries including Bob Proctor, Mary Morrissey, Dr. Joe Dispenza, and John Assaraf, Michelle now empowers people worldwide to close the gap between the life they live and the life they love. Find Michelle at:Website https://completesuccess.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-stanton-91a8555/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 philosophy.She shares the pivotal moments that taught her to say yes before she felt ready, the story behind delivering the world’s largest healthcare sustainability loan, and what visibility and ageism really mean for women in leadership today. 🎧 You’ll Hear:è How saying yes before you feel ready can change your trajectoryè Why courage, not confidence, drives reinvention and growthè How purpose and perseverance create lasting leadership impactè What visibility truly means for women 50+è How mentorship fuels legacy and influence. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/📖 Read the full transcript of this conversation here: 👉 https://powerofwomen.com.au/di-mantell-shares-with-di-gillett-why-courage-not-confidence-is-underrated/ Who is Di MantellDi Mantell is the pink-haired powerhouse and CEO who defies convention. From ICU nurse in Wagga Wagga to leading Australia’s largest healthcare sustainability initiative, she’s proven that leadership has no expiry date. A Board Director at Silver Chain, Di blends governance expertise with bold ideas and straight talk, driving impact in healthcare, sustainability and women’s leadership. Find Di Mantell at:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-mantell/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: (optional if wordcount over)LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ 💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 multi-million-dollar business to selling it and rediscovering herself through a year in Tuscany, Mandi shares powerful lessons on entrepreneurship, wellbeing, and the importance of connection over hustle. A masterclass in business growth, resilience, and the power of vulnerability, when success and self collide.In this episode, we explore:➜ The early lessons that shaped Mandi’s entrepreneurial drive➜ The fine line between ambition and exhaustion➜ How genuine connection beats traditional networking➜ The reality of burnout — and how to spot the signs early➜ What Tuscany taught her about slowing down to speed up➜ How Nourish Travel helps others prioritise wellbeing without guilt New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ 📖 Read the full transcript of this conversation here: 👉 https://powerofwomen.com.au/mandi-gunsberger-speaks-with-di-gillett-about-insights-into-entrepreneurship-building-burning-out-coming-back-stronger/Who is Mandi Gunsgerger?Mandi Gunsberger is a five-time founder and visionary business strategist behind Babyology and Nourish Travel. Recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 Female Entrepreneurs Under 40, she’s built partnerships with Apple, Amazon, and Disney. With 25+ years’ experience scaling startups, Mandi now mentors founders globally on business growth, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. Find Mandi at:Website https://nourishtravel.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandigunsberger/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ ⭐If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 at full throttle, Shannah’s story is a reminder that setbacks can be the start of your greatest comeback. If you’re willing to do the inner work.In this episode, you’ll hear:➜ Why “Who are you without your job?” is the most confronting (and necessary) question you can ask.➜ How to rebuild your identity beyond titles and achievements.➜ The difference between ambition and overachievement.➜ Why women in midlife face “the perfect storm” — and how to plan your way through it.➜ Daily rituals for resilience: mindfulness, breathwork and boundaries. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. 🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ 📖 Read the full transcript of this conversation here: 👉 https://powerofwomen.com.au/di-gillett-talks-with-shannah-kennedy-about-the-transition-from-setback-to-comeback/Who is Shannah KennedyShannah Kennedy is one of Australia’s most respected life coaches, with over two decades of experience helping leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs achieve sustainable high performance. A Master Life Coach and Breathwork Coach, she specialises in strategy, values, vision, and overcoming burnout. Also author of global bestsellers The Life Plan and Plan B.Find Shannah at:Website https://shannahkennedy.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannah-kennedy-8a898b1/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ ⭐If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.auFilming: Chocolate Studios: https://chocolatestudios.com.auExecutive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 landscape. From SBS World News to Network Ten, George has shaped Australian media for more than four decades. A multicultural pioneer, mentor and trusted voice. But this time, the spotlight turns on their shared journey: the highs, the heartbreaks and the meaning behind their symbolic spiritual number, 333. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/  📖 Read the full transcript of this conversation here: [👉 https://powerofwomen.com.au/di-gillett-george-doniakn-talk-love-reinvention-partnership/Who is George Donikian?A 40-year media stalwart, George began in radio before becoming the inaugural face of SBS World News, later anchoring Nine Network and Ten News. Today, he leads Donikian Media, mentoring emerging broadcasters and advising organisations on authentic communication and presence. Find George at:Website https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: (optional if wordcount over)LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ ⭐If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.au/Filming: Chocolate Studios - www.chocolatestudios.com.auExecutive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 leadership, longevity, and balance. Lyndall opens up about challenges of being a female entrepreneur, the evolution of spa culture in Australia, + her mission to integrate wellness into everyday life + even healthcare systems.This conversation is a powerful reminder that wellness is not a luxury, rather it’s a necessity.  Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590📖 Read the full transcript of this conversation here: 👉 https://powerofwomen.com.au/di-gillett-lyndall-mitchell-talk-about-the-transformative-power-of-wellness-practices/Who is Lyndall Mitchell?Lyndall Mitchell is the founder of Aurora Spa + ASPAR product range, a coach, author, and speaker. She’s been at the forefront of the Australian wellness industry for more than 27 years, employing + empowering nearly 50 women, + creating a wellness ecosystem that spans spas, products, retreats,+ executive coaching. Find Lyndall at:Website https://auroraspa.com.au/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ ⭐If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.au/Filming: Chocolate Studios - www.chocolatestudios.com.auExecutive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 build a personal brand that endures, the truth about earned vs paid media, and how founders can maintain visibility without selling out their story. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/Who is Cassandra Hili?Cassandra Hili is a an Australian PR professional and entrepreneur, and the Founder & Director of Curated Agency (formerly Millennium Communications). Launching her first agency at 22, she’s become one of Australia’s most recognised young leaders in integrated PR and marketing—featured in the 40 Under 40 AU Business Elite Awards.Find Cassandra at:Website https://www.curatedagency.com.au/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ ⭐If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 battle shaped her strength®  The day her life changed with one unexpected phone call®  What really happens when the system fails to protect its own®  How to find the right people when the crowd disappears®  Why speaking out comes with a cost ~ but so does silence New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590📖 Read the full transcript of this conversation here: 👉 https://powerofwomen.com.au/exclusive-podcast-interview-with-jo-tarnawsky-on-the-cost-of-speaking-out/Who is Jo Tarnawsky?Jo Tarnawsky is a former Australian diplomat and Chief of Staff to the Deputy Prime Minister, whose two-decade career in international affairs took her from war zones to the world stage. Her decision to speak out about her experience inside a toxic workplace made national headlines and inspired others to confront workplace abuse with courage and integrity. Find Jo at:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-t-94568417a/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: (optional if wordcount over)LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ ⭐If this conversation lit a spark, please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Lana built her leadership career + carved out opportunities in male-dominated industries.-       The pivotal role of social media in amplifying her profile + shaping her success.-       Whether glass ceilings still exist for the next generation of women leaders.📖 Read the full transcript of this conversation here: 👉 https://powerofwomen.com.au/di-gillett-lanna-samuels-talk-leadership-breaking-barries-brand-building-via-social-media/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, + thought-provoking conversations.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590Who is Lana Samuels?Lana Samuels, is one of the most dominant agents in luxury real estate and recently named in the top 100 agents in Australia, She is a next-generation leader making her mark in traditionally male-dominated industries. Known for her social media influence + authentic voice, she is redefining what leadership looks like for the future.Find Lana at:Website https://www.whitefoxrealestate.com.au/team/lana-samuels/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lana.samuels/?hl=en Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Would love your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.au/Filming: Chocolate Studios - www.chocolatestudios.com.auExecutive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 dangers of toxic positivity, and how women can embrace emotional intelligence to lead authentically.You’ll hear:- Why empathy is powerful, but also exhausting — and how to avoid becoming a pushover.- How toxic positivity erodes trust and damages workplace culture.- Why balancing IQ and EQ is critical in talent acquisition and leadership. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week.Who is Amy Jacobson?Amy Jacobson is an EI and human behaviour specialist. She is the twice Wiley-published author of Emotional Intelligence: A Simple and Actionable Guide to Increasing Performance, Engagement and Ownership and her new book The Emotional Intelligence Advantage: Mastering Change and Difficult Conversations. Find Amy at:Website https://amyjacobson.com.au/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. ✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590 ⭐If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 personal health journey and the five everyday biohacks that feel like superpowers. This conversation challenges outdated views of aging, reframes retirement as a mindset trap, and offers practical, science-backed tools that any woman can adopt today.Biohacking: fad or foundation for women’s vitality? Tune in to discover.📖 Read the full transcript of this conversation here: 👉 https://powerofwomen.com.au/di-gillett-talks-with-azra-alagic-about-5-everyday-biohacks-to-live-well-longer/Who is Azra Alagic?Azra is the founder of BiohackHer, a Behaviour Change Specialist, and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. After overcoming chronic fatigue, gut issues, and autoimmunity through biohacking, she now helps women boost energy, resilience, and longevity with simple, science-backed daily practices. Find Azra at:Website https://www.biohack-her.com/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590 ⭐ Share this episode with a woman who needs to hear that aging well is power, not decline.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.au/Filming: Chocolate Studios - www.chocolatestudios.com.auExecutive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 why reclaiming your power in midlife means owning your presence, your joy, and your unapologetic truth. This episode is for every woman ready to stop apologising for wanting more, to rediscover pleasure beyond the bedroom, and to walk into any room knowing she belongs. We explore:- What pleasure really means beyond sex and why most women are disconnected from it- Why aging is not decline but a superpower of wisdom, sharper boundaries, and freedom- How to own any room you walk into through presence, not performance- Why visibility is an act of rebellion against outdated narratives📖 Read the full transcript of this conversation here: 👉 https://powerofwomen.com.au/natty-frasca-talks-with-di-gillett-about-how-to-reclaim-pleasure-power/Who is Natty Frasca?Natty is a Pleasure Coach and founder of The Feminine Rebellion. She helps high-achieving midlife women reclaim their joy, power, and presence by unbinding from societal conditioning and reconnecting with pleasure in all its forms. A former ad exec and mom of three, Natty believes midlife isn’t a crisis - it’s your revolution.Find Natty at:Website https://thefemininerebellion.com/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590 ⭐If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.au/Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 most defining periods of growth in my life. From enduring clinical and brutal medical treatments to finding unexpected acts of kindness, exploring alternative therapies, and ultimately rebuilding both my confidence and career. This story is a testament to the power of choosing courage in the face of adversity.I share this episode in the hope that my journey will resonate with anyone facing their own life-altering challenges, reminding us that we are always more than how we look. What we cover:- The emotional impact of Alopecia totalis and the identity shift it forced.- Why Western medicine wasn’t the answer for me, and the path toward alternative therapies.- The lowest moment of my journey, and how I pulled myself back.- Lessons in resilience, self-worth, and speaking out to support others.📖 Read the full transcript of this conversation here: 👉 https://powerofwomen.com.au/di-gillett-open-up-about-becoming-bald-as-a-badger-when-all-her-hair-fell-out/ Who is Di Gillett?Di Gillett is the founder and host of the Power Of Women Podcast, a platform celebrating the strength, resilience, and achievements of women from all walks of life. With over 30 years’ experience as an entrepreneur and executive search leader, Di brings her “headhunter’s lens” to every conversation, blending sharp insight with deep empathy. Her mission is to amplify women’s voices and create space for stories that inspire transformation. Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590 ⭐If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 iconic Moroccan Soup Bar, a sanctuary where food, community, and women’s empowerment intersect.We explore:- Life and freedom beyond survival- Acts of kindness that change the trajectory of a life- Why safe spaces and community support matter- How men must step up as allies in addressing gender-based violence📖 Read the full transcript of this conversation here: https://powerofwomen.com.au/hana-assafiri-a-champion-of-women-and-a-true-visionary-for-societal-change-talks-with-di-gillett/ Who is Hana Assafiri?Hana Assafiri OAM is a renowned entrepreneur, activist, and author. Best known as the founder of Melbourne’s iconic Moroccan Soup Bar, Hana has spent over 25 years creating spaces that blend food, culture, and community justice. Hana is a leading voice on gender equity, intersectionality, and social change.Find Hana at:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hana-assafiri-oam-293560173/Moroccan Soup Bar https://www.moroccansoupbar.com.au/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590 ⭐If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.au/Filming: Chocolate Studios - www.chocolatestudios.com.au Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, looking to prioritise wellness, independence and purpose, this conversation will show you how reinvention really begins. We explore:- Why midlife reinvention is about conviction, not crisis- Courage as the quiet voice that shapes big decisions- Building financial independence as the foundation for women’s empowerment- The role of wellness and intentional living in powering reinvention.📖 Read the full transcript of this conversation here: 👉 https://powerofwomen.com.au/maz-oconnor-di-gillett-talking-reinventing-life-in-midlife-with-courage-and-purpose/ Who is Maz O’Connor?Maz O’Connor has spent over 30 years in the wellness industry and is now embracing her powerful “third act.” A solo mum turned entrepreneur, she has built businesses, supported women globally through affiliate and network marketing, and recently made the bold move to Bali to launch a new wellbeing venture.Find Maz at:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mazoconnor/?hl=en Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590 ⭐If this conversation lit a spark, follow the Power Of Women Podcast on Spotify, Apple or YouTube.➜ Don’t keep it to yourself … share the episode & help spread stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.➜ Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.au/ Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Australia’s first prominent West Papuan artist to perform at major events, she shares the realities of living in exile, the deep cultural connection passed down by her late father — legendary musician Agustinus Rumwaropen. Who is Voice of Lele?Lele is a Melbourne-based West Papuan singer-songwriter, activist, mother of four and wife to First Nations artist Mitch Tambo. Born in exile, her family were the first West Papuan refugees to settle in Australia in 1988. Drawing on her heritage and personal experiences, her music blends Island Pop with traditional influences, serving as both cultural celebration and political statement.  Find Lele at:Website: https://www.voiceoflele.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/voiceoflele Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590 ⭐If this conversation lit a spark …..➜ Don’t keep it to yourself … share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.➜ Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. Credits:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.au/Filming: Chocolate Studios - www.chocolatestudios.com.au Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the full force of her experience—as a clinician, a mother of three daughters, and a woman who’s lived across cultures—to unpack the blind spots in our institutions that still fail women today. From her early start in medical school at just 14 to her powerful insights on advocacy, culture, and raising empowered daughters, this episode is equal parts wisdom and wake-up call. We cover:- Gendered systems and why they still fall short- Identity, belonging, and the power of difference- Why real inclusion means redesigning the rules Who is Prof Nada Hamad?A senior haematologist, clinician-researcher, and academic leader with expertise in bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapies. She is the current President of the Australia and New Zealand Transplant and Cellular Therapies (ANZTCT) society and a 2025 Fulbright Senior Scholar. A mother of three and a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Dr. Hamad is changing the conversation in medicine—and society at large. Find Nada at:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-nada-hamad-a093384/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. ✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590 ⭐If this conversation lit a spark …..➜ Don’t keep it to yourself … share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.➜ Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. CREDITS:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.au/ DISCLAIMER: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 — he’s actively doing it & his insights are a timely reminder that the Power Of Women is stronger when supported by the right allies. We also explore:- The role men can play in championing female leadership- How the workplace is shifting — and why collaboration matters more than ever. Who is Wade Kingsley?Wade is a creative entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of The Ideas Business and The Creative Coach. With 25+ years in media, marketing, and leadership, he helps individuals and teams build confidence in their creativity through workshops, coaching, and keynote facilitation. A passionate advocate for everyday creativity, Wade works with brands and leaders to turn bold ideas into action. He also hosts the The Creative Coach podcast.Find Wade at:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadekingsley/Website https://www.wadekingsley.com/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. ✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590 ⭐If this conversation lit a spark …..➜ Don’t keep it to yourself … share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.➜ Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. CREDITS:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - https://vinilo.com.au/ DISCLAIMER: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 marginalised women through skills training and employment. Now, 17 years on and an Order of Australia Medal recipient, Stephanie has handed back that thriving organisation to the Nepali community — and turned her attention to a new chapter: The Celtic Way.  KEY TOPICS: - Personal growth and overcoming self-doubt - How she built a global social enterprise from scratch - The philosophy of 'trade, not aid' was central to her approach - Community and unity among women led to significant change. WHO IS STEPHANIE WOLLARD OAM?Stephanie Woollard OAM is a social entrepreneur and humanitarian whose journey began at just 22, when she founded Seven Women in a Kathmandu tin shed. Since then, she’s empowered thousands across Nepal through education and employment, led purpose-driven ventures, and been honoured with an Order of Australia Medal for her global impact. Today, she’s the founder of The Celtic Way — a travel venture — and a passionate advocate for business as a force for good.FIND STEPHANIE AT:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/%E2%98%98%EF%B8%8F-stephanie-woollard-oam-46300342/RESOURCES:Bringing The Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxHsclrjyF4 CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. Follow, share & subscribe so you never miss an episode.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590 CREDITS:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au/Filming: Chocolate Studios Melbourne  DISCLAIMER:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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), and how attachment theory, temperament, and communication styles shape our experience of others—at home, at work, and in ourselves. KEY TOPICS:Understanding difficult relationshipsThe subjectivity of difficult behaviourAttachment theory and its impactNavigating workplace dynamicsThe role of empathy in relationshipsWhen to walk away from relationships New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. WHO ARE Dr. JESSIE STERN AND RACHEL SAMSON?Dr. Jessie Stern and Rachel Samson are expert psychologists. Rachel Samson, M. Psych (Clin) is an Australian clinical psychologist, lecturer, writer and speaker. Recognised as a relationships and parenting expert. Dr Jessie Stern, PhD is an American psychologist, researcher, and assistant professor at Pomona College. Her work – including more than 50 research articles and book chapters on relationships – has been featured by CNN, The Conversation and Scientific American.FIND RACHEL AT:Rachel on Instagram @australianpsychologist CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. Follow, share & subscribe so you never miss an episode.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ CREDITS:Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au DISCLAIMER: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 most of us are uninformed and unprepared when the moment arrives. And whilst it is not always the case, more often than not, the care planning and care giving, falls to women. Listen to Kathy & Kate as they draw on their frontline experience to help families approach aged care with clarity, compassion, and practical wisdom. KEY TOPICS:- Aged care is complex—but with the right planning, it’s not impossible to navigate.- Dementia care requires a different lens. Understanding brain changes can help families respond with empathy, not fear.- Carer burnout is real. Most carers are women. Most are unpaid. And most don’t ask for help until it’s too late.- Early conversations are the game-changer- instead of waiting until crisis hits. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. WHO ARE KATHY KIRBY & KATE LAMONT?Kate Lamont and Kathy Kirby are Thrive Aged Care Consultants. Kathy a Registered Nurse and Kate a registered Occupational Therapist, are on a mission to change the way care and services are provided to older people, so they THRIVE in their later years…not just survive. FIND THE THRIVE TEAM AT:Website https://www.thriveaged.com.au/ RESOURCES:Teepa Snow https://teepasnow.com/ CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. Follow, share & subscribe so you never miss an episode.Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ CREDITS:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen -- https://vinilo.com.au/ DISCLAIMER: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, 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 bold leadership. Now, she’s on the frontlines of Australia’s housing crisis, reshaping how we think about women’s homelessness and why “a roof over your head” is only part of the story. KEY TOPICS: - The early signs of housing insecurity many women miss- Why women are more vulnerable to homelessness than ever before- The powerful role of community support and policy change- What the YWCA’s Women’s Housing Framework is doing differently New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. WHO IS MICHELLE PHILLIPS?Michelle Phillips is CEO of YWCA Australia and a champion for gender equality. She’s led major reforms in women’s housing, introduced a gendered housing framework, and previously broke new ground in sport as the first female CEO of a men’s A-League football team and in establishing the national women’s football league. FIND GUEST NAME AT:Learn more about the Women’s Housing Framework and how to support YWCA: www.ywca.org.auLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-phillips-au/ CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. Follow, share & subscribe so you never miss an episode.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/  Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au  DISCLAIMER:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 on her new book, The Introvert’s Guide to Leaving the House, she unpacks the internal tug-of-war so many women feel around being visible, speaking up, and dealing with conflict.With candour, humour and real tools, this conversation explores:Social anxiety, the spotlight effect and letting go of controlHow introverts can lead without burning outSmarter strategies for visibility, self-promotion and saying what needs to be saidYou don’t need to change your job—just change the game plan. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. WHO IS JENNY VALENTISH?Jenny Valentish is a journalist, author and speaker whose latest book, The Introvert’s Guide to Leaving the House, explores social anxiety, visibility and finding your voice—on your terms. FIND JENNY AT:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jennyvalentish_public/?hl=enWebsite https://jennyvalentish.com/ CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. Follow, share & subscribe so you never miss an episode.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/  CREDITS:Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au Filming: Chocolate Studios - www.chocolatestudios.com.au DISCLAIMER:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 menopause or diminish a woman’s agency.Hema challenges the idea that menopause is a “condition” to be treated. For her, it’s a transition—normal, natural, and deserving of slow, respectful, evidence-based care. She opens up about her own journey through perimenopause, what’s missing in the Australian health system, and why women must stop putting themselves last. KEY TOPICS: ·      Menopause isn’t a disease—and Héma’s on a mission to change how it's treated·      Research in women's health is underfunded and needs support.·       ·      What it means to lead with humility, excellence, and empathy in business and health New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. WHO IS HEMA PRAKASH?Hema Prakash is a dynamic entrepreneur and the co-founder of Ponti Health, Australia’s first integrated clinic dedicated to women’s health. With over 25 years of experience across technology, private equity, and business innovation, she brings a sharp, systems-thinking lens to healthcare. Driven by personal experience and a passion for equity, Hema is redefining menopause care—championing time, respect, and agency for women at every stage of life. FIND HEMA AT:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hema-prakash-503260/Explore Pont Health www.pontihealth.com.au CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. Follow, share & subscribe so you never miss an episode.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590 CREDITS:Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au Filming: Chocolate Studios - www.chocolatestudios.com.au DISCLAIMER:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 advantageHow to find $10K in 12 months without getting a second jobWhy emotional investing impacts men more than women (and what to do about it)How to invest confidently—without becoming a finance expertWhat financial agency really means, and how to build itHow to shift the money conversation in your relationship from mine to oursWhether you’re catching up, starting over, or just ready to take control—this is your financial reset.New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. WHO IS MEL BROWNE?Mel Browne is a financial educator, bestselling author, and former accountant and financial advisor. Known for her straight-talking approach, Mel helps women build confidence with money through practical tools, accessible investing strategies, and financial education that’s jargon-free and empowering. She’s the founder of Mel Browne Money and a passionate advocate for closing the financial literacy gap—especially for women in midlife.FIND MEL AT:Mel Browne resources for POW listeners: [RESOURCES] for Power of Women Podcast by Melissa BrowneInstagram https://www.instagram.com/melbrowne.money/ CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. Follow, share & subscribe so you never miss an episode.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590 CREDITS:Audio Editing & Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au  DISCLAIMER:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, we are revealing the silent self-doubt that holds so many brilliant women back: imposter syndrome. Whether it shows up as over-preparing, holding back in meetings, or downplaying success, imposter feelings can quietly sabotage confidence and performance — especially in the workplace.Together with imposter syndrome expert and author of Conquer Your Imposter, Alison Shamir, we unpack where this internal narrative comes from, how it disproportionately affects women, and — most importantly — what to do about it. KEY TOPICS: The real definition of imposter syndrome (and why it’s not just “self-doubt”) Perfectionism, identity sabotage, and internalised narratives Why fear is not a great motivator — and why imposter syndrome is not a hidden strength Why women are more prone to it — and how to change that How to uncover your “origin story” and start healing New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. WHO IS ALISON SHAMIR?Alison Shamir is an internationally recognised Imposter Syndrome expert, author of Conquer Your Impostor, and a former tech executive turned speaker and coach. Drawing on her own lived experience and over a decade of research, she helps high-achieving professionals dismantle self-doubt and reclaim their confidence. A passionate advocate for gender equity, Alison is one of just six global experts in her field and a trusted voice for women navigating leadership, perfectionism and identity. FIND ALISON AT:Conquer Your Imposter https://www.conqueryourimposter.com/Website https://alisonshamir.com/ CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. Follow, share & subscribe so you never miss an episode.Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/  CREDITS:Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au  DISCLAIMER:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We celebrate the power of women—but what happens when that power is weaponised? In this searing conversation, Di Gillett sits down with organisational psychologist, coach, and author Vanessa Vershaw to confront a rarely discussed truth: women bullying women in the workplace. Vanessa’s revealing & possibly controversial book – ‘The Sisterhood Paradox’ unpacks the psychological, cultural, and systemic forces behind this behaviour—and the devastating cost. An uncomfortable workplace issue that Vanessa Vershaw lays bare – and importantly, tables actionable solutions for both individuals and organisations to create a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. KEY TOPICS: ·     Why some women sabotage others at work·     The psychological toll of workplace bullying·     How to recognise the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs·     What to do if you’re on the receiving end New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. WHO IS VANESSA VERSHAW?Vanessa Vershaw is an elite high-performance workplace psychologist and a trusted advisor to executives and key decision-makers of ASX-20 and Fortune 100 companies globally. A champion for social justice and gender equality, Vanessa won the Momentum Trailblazer of the Year award for her work empowering women to reach for the stars and create the life and careers they dream about. This led to her representing APAC and speaking at the 2025 World Woman Foundation in Davos, Switzerland. FIND GUEST NAME AT:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-vershaw/Website https://www.vanessavershaw.com/CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. Follow, share & subscribe so you never miss an episode.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590 CREDITS:Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au  DISCLAIMER:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Power of Women Podcast, Di Gillett welcomes back Dr. Marina Christov, Chinese Medicine practitioner and founder of The House of Life, for a deep dive into the invisible forces behind fatigue, burnout, and depletion. If you're feeling energetically drained, constantly tired, or struggling to find balance—this is the conversation your body has been waiting for. KEY TOPICS: ·     The root cause of persistent tiredness·     Morning and evening rituals to recharge your energy·     Why seasonal living matters more than we think·     The connection between digestion and fatigue·     How to shop, eat and live in tune with your body·     Boundaries, burnout and why saying no is powerful self-care New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. WHO IS DR. MARINA CHRISTOV?Dr. Marina Christov is a renowned Chinese Medicine practitioner and founder of The House of Life wellness clinic. With over 20 years of experience and multiple awards for her healing products and formulations, she is known for her root cause approach to women’s health, energy alignment, and emotional freedom.FIND DR. CHRISTOV AT:Website https://houseoflife.com.au/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thehouseoflifeclinic/ OTHER EPISODES:Listen to our companion episode with Dr. Marina Christov here  CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. Follow, share & subscribe so you never miss an episode.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590 CREDITS:Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au  DISCLAIMER:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if we’ve been looking at middle management all wrong?In this powerful conversation, Di Gillett is joined by Rebecca Houghton—author, speaker, and founder of BoldHR—to explore why middle managers are under more pressure than ever, and what needs to change. From the rise of AI and workplace restructuring to leadership burnout and the future of visibility for women in the middle, this episode reframes the role of those holding the heart of organisations together. Rebecca shares her game-changing concept of the B-Suite—a new way to define and develop high-impact leaders operating from the centre of an organisation. Whether you’re leading from the middle or relying on those who do, this episode offers a blueprint for the future of leadership. KEY TAKEAWAYS: ·     82% of middle managers feel invisible or frustrated in their roles.·     The “B-Suite” is not just a new label—it’s a strategic upgrade redefining impact without title.·     Burnout remains the #1 challenge for middle managers—especially women.·     AI has the potential to transform the role of middle managers, but also poses risks. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. WHO IS REBECCA HOUGHTON?An accomplished speaker and talent management professional, Rebecca works with progressive, complex organisations who know that high impact drives high value and helps them build B-Suite Leaders with C-Suite impact. Her clients are individual middle managers and their C-Suite leaders who need their middle managers to have with more poise, productivity and promotability - leaders who can more confidently drive cohesion, clarity, decisions and performance.FIND REBECCA AT:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-houghton/Website http://www.boldhr.com/ CONNECT WITH DI & POWER OF WOMEN: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. Follow, share & subscribe so you never miss an episode.Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/  CREDITS:Sound Design: Daryl Missen - www.vinilo.com.au  DISCLAIMER:  https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.