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Short Black with Sandra Sully
by Network Ten
Join award-winning 10 News First journalist, influencer, campaigner and author Sandra Sully as she talks to inspiring women from all walks of life. Sandra finds out what makes these women tick, what keeps them up at night, and what really matters in a series that is at times funny, at times heartbreaking, but always real. Listen to candid conversations with women you’ve heard of, and women you need to hear about, as they open up about their lives, struggles and triumphs. Short Black. Good women, great chat! Season 5 & 6 Photo Credit: Jeremy Greive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Annabelle Chauncy OAM
Annabelle Chauncy was teaching English in Kenya when civil unrest saw her evacuated across the border to Uganda. What she found there was a community of people with a desire to learn and grow, and from that the School For Life Foundation was born. That was 15 years ago, and since then Annabelle…
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Gail O'Brien AO
Gail O’Brien AO has been a health professional for 40 years. Originally trained as a physiotherapist, she is now executive director of the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse centre in Sydney where she also works as a patient advocate. Gail’s husband, renowned head and neck surgeon Chris O’Brien, had a dream...
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Yolanda Saiz
There’s a lot more poverty in Australia than people realise, according to Yolanda Saiz. And she should know. As CEO of the St Vincent De Paul Society in New South Wales, Yolanda sees first-hand every day the toll the current cost of living crisis is taking on everyday Australians. One of the...
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Tara Moss
Tara Moss had it all. A former model and the successful author of 14 bestselling books, hers was a glamorous life. Until eight years ago when she was struck down by Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, a debilitating chronic pain condition for which there is no cure. She was told by numerous doctors...
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Women in Media
Sandra had the privilege recently of being the Master of Ceremonies for the first day of the Women in Media conference held in Sydney. The day was a source of great inspiration, with an array of remarkable speakers, and here are some of Sandra's highlights. First we hear from Taryn Brumfitt…
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Jelena Dokic
Jelena Dokic had a phenomenal tennis career. But it was what happened off the court and her decision, years later, to talk openly about the abuse she suffered at the hands of her father that has seen her constantly in the public eye. Having been raised to be silent, Jelena found her voice six…
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Sally Dowling SC
Sally Dowling SC is the first woman to be appointed Director of Public Prosecutions for New South Wales. Sally is only the fourth person to hold this role, and one of only a few female DPPs in Australia. Previously she served as a Crown Prosecutor and was appointed Senior Counsel in 2013. In that...
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Kristina Karlsson
Despite the challenges and setbacks she has faced over the last few years, including seeing her beloved business collapse not once, but twice, Kristina Karlsson has managed to find a new sense of purpose and passion. Previously known for revolutionising the stationery world through her successful...
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Christina Hobbs
On average men in Australia retire with a lot more superannuation than women, about 35% more. That’s a staggering amount. But it seems that money is still a taboo subject, and most women would rather talk to their friends and colleagues about sex than about their finances. Someone who is trying…
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Dr Karla Lopez
Dr Karla Lopez is a forensic psychologist and is currently using her skills to track down fugitives on the Australian version of the popular TV show Hunted. But what does a forensic psychologist do? Karla and Sandra tackle a range of topics from Australia’s youth crime crisis to AI to coping...
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Mary Konstantopoulos
It’s all about Mary today! Mary Konstantopoulos is a passionate advocate for women in sport. Ten years ago she founded sport media company Ladies Who League, and since then she has broadened the conversation with Ladies Who Leap, Ladies Who Legspin, Ladies Who Lineout and Ladies Who W-League.…
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Maryjane Schwenke
Returning to Australia a decade ago, Maryjane McKibbin-Schwenke saw many changes. With her husband Fred she established the Matavai Cultural Arts Centre in Sydney to promote community and connection to Pacific culture, helping people of all ages learn about themselves and their history through...
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Andie Halas OAM
Andie Halas is one of the unsung heroes of the fashion industry. With fashion waste continuing to be a massive issue worldwide, Andie saw the potential in giving unsold clothing that would normally end up in landfill to people in need – providing the most ethical solution to fashion excess. Just...
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Dr Manasi Mittinty
Dr Manasi Mittinty’s interest in pain management and living with pain started as a child, after suffering an accident which left her with third-degree burns and ongoing chronic pain. Dr Mittinty now leads benchmark research in a number of key areas including developing scales for improved...
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Kat Stewart
Kat Stewart has been a familiar face on Australian stage and screen for a number of years now. The award-winning actress is probably best known for her roles in the television series Offspring, Underbelly and Five Bedrooms, which is just starting its fourth season. But who is Kat Stewart when…
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Josie Clarke
Josie Clarke is a true force of nature. She’s on a mission to give people from regional and rural areas with a disability a voice, and create opportunities for them to be able to work in the agricultural industry. Josie’s dad became a paraplegic as a result of an accident on the family’s farm…
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Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM
What kind of leader are you? Do you lead with your head or your heart? From joining the Royal Australian Air Force at 17 to being acting chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Kirstin Ferguson has learnt a thing or two about what it takes to be a good leader. Kirstin, an author…
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Faith Agugu
Faith Agugu could never understand the negativity surrounding ageing for women in Western society, especially as in her native Africa the oldest person is always the most revered. She decided to do something about it, and Silver Sirens was born. Silver Sirens is all about redefining ageing, and...
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Buds & Beads
You could say Buds & Beads was born out of love and friendship. Founders Jo Thomas and Karina Barry have been best buddies for more than half their lives and, when the opportunity presented itself, jumped at the chance to try something new. Launching the business in late 2022 with a range of 17...
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Rosemary Kariuki OAM
Welcome to Season 5 of Short Black! Rosemary Kariuki’s joie de vivre is infectious. She is so vivacious it’s hard to believe that she fled her native Kenya to escape from family abuse and political unrest. Now happily settled in Australia, she is the Multicultural Liaison Officer for NSW Police…
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A Message From Sandra
Australia's Best Interview podcast will be back in 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Natassia Nicolao
Natassia Nicolao is a young woman who’s making waves – without water. Natassia is the winner of this year’s Australian Women’s Weekly Women Of The Future award and the founder and director of Conserving Beauty, Australia’s first waterless beauty brand. She is using her background in science to...
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Bruna Papandrea
Bruna Papandrea is an Australian success story. From humble beginnings in South Australia, her love of telling stories has seen her become one of the most successful producers in Hollywood today. She is a master of adaption and, with her production company Made Up Stories, has brought us hits...
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Professor Veena Sahajwalla
Professor Veena Sahajwalla is the queen of recycling. The 2022 NSW Australian of the Year pioneers research into waste destined for landfill, literally turning trash into treasure. Her revolutionary green steel and green ceramics are being used in building and construction developments around...
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Erica Berchtold
Erica Berchtold moved from the bricks and mortar world of fashion to take over the reins as CEO of one of Australia’s top online retailers, The Iconic. In the few short years Erica has been there, The Iconic has dealt with covid and doubled the size of its business. She talks to Sandra about the...
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Dr Rebecca Johnson AM
Dr Rebecca Johnson is one of Australia’s most valuable exports. A scientist whose passions include STEM and wildlife conservation, Rebecca was the first woman to hold the Chief Scientist role at the Australian Museum. She is currently Chief Scientist and Associate Director of Science at The...
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Nicole Livingstone OAM
Nicole Livingstone is one of Australia’s most decorated swimmers, winning the 50m, 100m and 200m Australian long-course backstroke titles when she was only 15. She has represented Australia at three Olympic Games and also won a record-breaking 10 consecutive 100m backstroke titles between 1987…
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Anita Jacoby AM
Anita Jacoby is one of Australia’s top TV producers. From producing iconic shows including 60 Minutes, Enough Rope, Weekend Sydney, Today and The Gruen Transfer to heading up ITV Studios in Australia, she has been exposing the truth about other people for more than 30 years. A born storyteller,...
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Myf Warhurst
TV presenter and radio host Myf Warhurst is arguably one of the most respected music experts in Australia and is probably best known for her role as team captain on the much-loved music quiz show Spicks and Specks, but her voice can also be heard in an iconic animated children’s series. From...
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Stacy Jane
Stacy Jane is an incredibly inspiring and courageous woman. Moving countries after fleeing an abusive relationship, she used her experiences to help others by founding Escabags. Escabags provides ‘escape bags’, handmade tote bags containing essential items that a victim and his or her children...
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Lisa McGuigan
Lisa McGuigan is a fourth-generation winemaker from Australia's Hunter Valley. A true force of nature, she is known for her distinctive Gothic style and her unique metallic wine labels. From finishing school in Switzerland to opening the cellar door of her dreams (in a pandemic), Lisa opens up...
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Jessica Brown
Launched just before Covid brought the world to a standstill, the timing actually proved just right for Jessica Brown's Warrior Woman Foundation. Through the Foundation Jessica is making a massive difference to the lives of at-risk and vulnerable women, providing mentoring and education programs…
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Nicola Forrest AO
Who is Nicola Forrest? Mother, philanthropist and country girl at heart, Nicola has largely flown under the radar – until now. From walking two steps behind her husband, mining magnate Andrew ‘Twiggy' Forrest, Nicola has now stepped out into her own light. The co-founder and co-chair of the...
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Michelle Bowditch
After 15 years in the corporate space, Michelle Bowditch went from being an employee to running her own business. She created Door 20a after seeing a need to help women understand the tech side of business. A self-confessed tech lover, Michelle now uses her passion for technology to help women in...
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Lenore Taylor
Lenore Taylor is one of Australia's best-known journalists. In this open and honest conversation, the two-time Walkley winner opens up about her illustrious career, from meeting Sandra in the Press Gallery in Canberra 30 years ago to her current role as editor of Guardian Australia, overcoming...
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Natalie Walker
Natalie Walker has an impressive resume and has held positions in human rights and Indigenous affairs in the not-for-profit, corporate and government sectors. The founder of Inside Policy, she was the inaugural CEO of Supply Nation, has represented Australia in the G20 Women Business Leaders...
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Dr Hannah Korrel
Are some of your friendships actually bad for you and your health? Neuropsychologist Dr Hannah Korrel has spent the last 10 or so years figuring out why our brain makes us do the things we do. Drawing on some of her own experiences, Hannah has written a book about navigating friendships - and...
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Colleen Callander
When Colleen Callander started her first job in fashion retail at 16, she had no idea it would be the start of a 30-year career that would lead to her being CEO of two of Australia's most iconic fashion brands, Sussan and Sportsgirl. Now a successful mentor and author, Colleen has made it her...
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Naomi Steer
Since founding Australia for UNHCR 20 years ago, Naomi Steer has certainly made her mark on the world of philanthropy. Naomi is a passionate advocate for refugees, and under her leadership the agency has grown to be one of the UNHCR's 10 top private-sector contributors worldwide. She talks to...
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Women Of The Future - Hannah Diviney
In the last episode of our special series highlighting the finalists of this year's Australian Women's Weekly Women Of The Future Awards, Sandra talks to Hannah Diviney from Missing Perspectives. Missing Perspectives was formed as a global publication platform with one mission - to address the...
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Women Of The Future - Mannie Kaur Verma
In the penultimate episode of our series highlighting the finalists of this year's Australian Women's Weekly Women Of The Future Awards, Sandra talks to Mannie Kaur Verma from Veera. Taking its name from the Punjabi term meaning ‘brave girl', Veera was set up to assist migrant women in Australia...
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Women Of The Future - Angelique Wan
In the fourth of our series highlighting the finalists of the Australian Women's Weekly Women Of The Future Awards, Sandra talks to Angelique Wan, co-founder and director of Consent Labs. Identifying the growing need to change the culture around sexual consent, Consent Labs‘ mission is to help...
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Women Of The Future - JAM The Label
Continuing our series highlighting the finalists of this year's Australian Women's Weekly Women Of The Future Awards, this time Sandra talks to the founders of JAM The Label, Emma Clegg and Molly Rogers. It was through their work as occupational therapists that Emma and Molly realised there was a...
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Women Of The Future - She Runs
In the second of our series highlighting the finalists of this year's Australian Women's Weekly Women Of The Future Awards, Sandra talks to the founders of She Runs, Martina Ucnikova & Jessica Smith. Based in Western Australia, She Runs is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to empower women…
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Women Of The Future - Camille Goldstone-Henry
Short Black is delighted to be partnering with Australian Women's Weekly as they get ready to announce the winner of this year's Women Of The Future Awards. Now in its ninth year, the awards help exceptional Australian women aged 18-34 develop projects that will transform lives. Over the next six...
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Collette Dinnigan AO
Collette Dinnigan is one of Australia's most successful fashion and interior designers. She has shown at Paris Fashion Week more than 30 times, and her clothes have been worn by the likes of the Duchess of Cambridge, Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie, Kylie Minogue, P!nk, Diana Ross, Cameron Diaz and...
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Julia Morris
Julia Morris is one of Australia's most accomplished performers. But when she's not co-hosting I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!, touring her stand-up shows, writing, producing or popping into television and radio studios across the country, who is she? It's a frank, funny conversation about...
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Sister Mary-Lynne Cochrane
Sister Mary-Lynne Cochrane has been living with chronic pain for nearly 40 years. A diagnosis of debilitating arthritis started a chain of events which has led to 24 surgeries and a 30-year dependence on opioids. Now drug free and managing her pain through a multi-disciplinary approach…
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Sarah Prime
Like most kids brought up in rural Australia, Sarah Prime couldn't wait to leave the family farm in South Australia's Eyre Peninsula and head for the bright lights of the big city. Returning to the area years later she was shocked to see that the once-thriving towns and communities of her…
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Rhiannon Ward
Rhiannon Ward has made it her mission to, as she says, elevate and liberate women. Her goal is to see more women in leadership roles and more female-led businesses, and all women becoming who they are meant to be. In an honest and open conversation Rhi opens up about the difference between a…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join award-winning 10 News First journalist, influencer, campaigner and author Sandra Sully as she talks to inspiring women from all walks of life.
Sandra finds out what makes these women tick, what keeps them up at night, and what really matters in a series that is at times funny, at times heartbreaking, but always real.
Listen to candid conversations with women you’ve heard of, and women you need to hear about, as they open up about their lives, struggles and triumphs.
Short Black. Good women, great chat!
Season 5 & 6 Photo Credit: Jeremy Greive
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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