Best Women Of Influence With Kate Meade Podcasts (2025)

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CAROLINE RALPHSMITH. Call me Ralph. 30:55

3M ago30:55

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Celebrating the Women of the Melbourne Fashion Festival. Caroline Ralphsmith – known to all as Ralph – has had a rich and layered career that started over 30 years ago in manufacturing, flowed through to finance, strategy consulting, insurance, sport, and major event leadership, and ultimately led to the fabulous Melbourne Fashion Festival today. H…

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KARINDA MUTABAZI. From stage to style. 33:49

3M ago33:49

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Celebrating the Women of the Melbourne Fashion Festival. Karinda Mutabazi, is a freelance fashion stylist. Her work tells stories using the clothing, a constant collaboration between artists and makers. Karinda creates looks for TV, runway, stage, editorial, commercial and fashion installations. Authenticity and inclusivity is at the core of everyt…

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DENNI FRANCISCO. Wear our art. Wear our stories. 29:58

3M ago29:58

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Celebrating the Women of the Melbourne Fashion Festival. Denni Francisco is the Founder and Creative Director of Ngali, a pioneering First Nations fashion brand that merges contemporary design with Indigenous artistry. As a proud Wiradjuri woman, she is dedicated to creating ethically made garments that celebrate the stories and talents of First Na…

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MATTIA HUNTER & GIULIA FERRARI. Sisters doing it for themselves (and their Mum). 31:56

3M ago31:56

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Celebrating the Women of the Melbourne Fashion Festival. Love It Longer is a carefully curated pre-loved designer reseller in North Carlton with a big online profile via social media. Co-owners and sisters Mattia Hunter and Giulia Ferrari have over 20 years experience in the fashion industry with a wide network of contacts. Love It Longer aims to p…

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KUDRAT MAKKAR. I couldn't tell my family in the beginning. 30:28

3M ago30:28

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Celebrating the Women of the Melbourne Fashion Festival. MASTANI is the vision of Kudrat Makkar, the Founder and Creative Director. Through MASTANI, she wants to take the customers to a journey into the world of the hands that made it and the culture that shaped it. By using handmade traditional techniques which are inherited by artisans from their…

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Alisa Fraser. Pause and Reflect. 39:10

1y ago39:10

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It's not very often the twins will do something separate. They are together with a bond like no other. On this episode however it's all about Alisa. What a powerhouse she is. But as Alisa talks about. It's always with her sister Lysandra. Alisa & Lysandra Fraser gained fame after winning the popular renovation TV show, The Block, in 2013. They went…

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Melanie Flintoft. We rebuild. 25:45

1y ago25:45

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Together with her business partner and husband Melanie Flintoft founded Sunset Lover 2021 after previously owning and scaling 7 fast fashion brands in a 30 year career. Together they became fully aware of the many issues with the industry and the catastrophic consequences of industry practices globally so, they decided to build the best direct to c…

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The Thursday Edition: My Blunt Friend 35:45

1y ago35:45

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Welcome to the Women of Influence Podcast and it is with great pleasure I introduce you to my friend Danielle (or Danza to her friends). Actually she has already been featured on the Women of Influence so this is really a re-introduction! Everyone needs a friend like Danza in their life. And if you don't, well I'm going to share her with you every …

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Dr Lurve. I just get it. 38:11

1y ago38:11

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Dr Lurve is Australia’s leading love & relationship coach and celebrity speaker. Her passion is helping people navigate their lives through the relationships they hold closest – whether it’s romantic, family, friends, or business, she know the ins-and-outs of your relationships. To her, relationships are the common denominator in your life. They ar…

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Heather Croall. Directing from the backyard. 34:12

1y ago34:12

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Heather Croall AM is an experienced CEO and Director known as a visionary in the creative sector who delivers innovative festival programs, new audiences and organisational growth. Under her leadership, every festival Heather has run has seen an increase in turnover, been met with high critical acclaim, delivered increased ticket sales and expanded…

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Kelly Noble. A love letter to South Australia 48:36

1y ago48:36

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South Australia is home to some remarkable women. They’re raising foster families. Running cattle stations. Living inspirational lives. Yet, many of their tales of triumph are never profiled, never celebrated. So we’re changing that… every week.. through our Women Of Influence Podcast. Women of Influence Podcast with Kate Meade for iHeart Radio & A…

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The Adelaide Edition Teaser 1:17

1y ago1:17

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South Australia is home to some remarkable women. They’re raising foster families. Running cattle stations. Living inspirational lives. Yet, many of their tales of triumph are never profiled, never celebrated. So we’re changing that… every week.. through our Women Of Influence Podcast. Women of Influence Podcast with Kate Meade for iHeart Radio & A…

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I AM MORE THAN MY HEALTH: KAITLYN O’NEIL 38:45

2+ y ago38:45

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We are back with a double header. This is Part 1 of 2. The first Kaitlyn (the daughter) and coming soon part 2 (the mother) Kaitlyn was diagnosed with cancer aged 3. She is now 22. She has spent a lifetime knowing no different. She can either participate in life because she is well or she can’t. She has her good days and bad…. But most of all. She …

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JAN LATTA. A STORY OF REBUILDING 29:28

3y ago29:28

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At 82 Jan Latta is ‘Doing it her way’. After decades trailblazing the advertising and publishing world she built, fell, and rebuilt her career. Falling in love, and then finding out her husband was gay…. To pick up a camera and start all over again with a new passion. Jan’s story is that of bravery. FOLLOW US Instagram: @womenofinfluencepodacst Kat…

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HANNAH DIVINEY. WORDS MATTER. 33:33

3y ago33:33

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If there was ever someone to watch right now it’s Hannah Diviney. Over the last month she has proved that words matter. From sending out a Tweet to Lizzo and Beyonce both gently and respectfully pointing out that their lyrics cause damage…..change happened. Both Artists changed their words. This is a Woman of Influence. If you haven’t yet, get your…

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I BEGGED MY DAUGHTER TO PLEASE STAY: SOPHIE HENSON 29:46

3y ago29:46

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On your knees praying to anyone that will listen; please keep my daughter earth side. This is a pain so real it hits you at the very core. Sophie is a single Mother with two daughters; India, 16 and Violet, 14. In 2017, after months of panic attacks and school refusal, India was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. In 2018, this diagnosis escalat…

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FIFO Mum 23:10

3y ago23:10

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This week Kate and Sophie catch up and discuss what's going on in the world. Status of Roe v Wade COVID Fatigue Kate discusses becoming a 'FIFO Mum'... she is currently working in Sydney, while her family is in Victoria. We have a new Women Winning! And we hear some feedback from last weeks episode Remember to join the Women of Influence Facebook g…

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WILL & NIGEL JAMISON: WE ARE DADS. THANKYOU NIAMH 55:24

3y ago55:24

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We have now heard the story of Niamh. Now it's time to hear from Will and Nigel. Dads to Jones. This is the first time we have had the males featured on the Women of Influence Podcast. And it's soooooo good to have them. It just feels right to hear the full story of Niamh, and Jones, Will and Nigel. I was working with Will at the time Jones was bor…

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NIAMH MCMAHON: 'I WILL BE YOUR SURROGATE' 1:00:28

3y ago1:00:28

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We are back with our first feature for this season. Niamh McMahon is a Women of Influence. Niamh is a wife, businesswoman and mother of 2 children. She has gifted a child to the world. A child to Wil and Nigel in the form of surrogacy. So how did this even come about? How did she raise it with her husband? What did she tell her kids? Was she paid? …

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Glow Up! The one where we meet Producer Sophie 22:16

3y ago22:16

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The Women of Influence is back and Kate is bringing Producer Sophie on the journey with her. Welcome Sophie! This is the one that we cover Roe V Wade and hear your thoughts. Kate & Sophie have a new segment- Women Winning. Each episode we feature a Woman that is smashing it at life and need a shout out. Sophie- Fatima Payman Fatima Payman is the fi…

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49/100: KRISTEN PICKFORD: This day we were flying. It was perfect 52:44

4y ago52:44

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Cancer. It's such a huge part of Kristen's life. Just surviving to be here for her children, her husband, her family. And while it's an ongoing concern, it's not all of Kristen's story. I have always admired a woman that can ride a horse. It's a special bond. One I will never truly understand. Kristen tells the tale of the ride of her life. A story…

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48/100: GEMMA WEARMOUTH: Mail box to 10kms; I had a job to do 39:58

4y ago39:58

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Daughter, Wife, Mother, Friend and swimming teacher. Two years ago a stroke struck. This is not supposed to happen to someone so young. But it did. Attitude is everything. You won't find a better one than Gemma's. She is a product of her attitude, but also family and friends. Gemma opens up on what happened when she had a stroke at only 35 years of…

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47/100: KIRSTY MITCHELL: A love like the movies 38:38

4y ago38:38

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When you are in labour, at your most vulnerable it is someone like Kirsty that you want in the room. A woman that is awe of the power and strength of what women's bodies can achieve. Kirsty is so aimed. At 35, in her words, after being straight for 35 years fell in love. This is a story of the joy and heartache of bringing life into this world and …

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46/100 Nicole Webb: Carpe Diem 30:16

4y ago30:16

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Carpe Diem. Words to live by. With a baby on the way and an amazing opportunity for her husband Nicole packs up her life in Australia and heads to Hong Kong. A stark contrast to being a newsreader for Sky News. This is the story of a story. China Blonde, Nicole's story of living a full and rich life. Taking every opportunity along the way...and why…

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45/100 Brigid Kenna: Let me tell you about bipolar 29:23

4y ago29:23

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This is what a Woman of Influence looks like to me. This is Brigid who at 17 after a manic episode was later diagnosed with Bipolar. She reminds us that everyone is dealing with something and not to judge. Thank-you Brigid. Thank-you for sharing. It was an honour to sit with you. Welcome to The Women of Influence Podcast 100 Women in 100 Days. Join…

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44/100 Melody Speed & Tess O'Connor: Music is life 26:37

4y ago26:37

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They will take your breath away.There is an innocence and pure love of music and youth and life that surrounds these young women. Making their dreams come true. 'Waiting for Mercy' you will hear on this episode. A song written by Mel, sung by Tess and both on the guitar. It will give you goosebumps. Follow Mel & Tess: https://www.facebook.com/melan…

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43/100 Meridith McKinnon: It's all in the stories we share 37:52

4y ago37:52

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Thailand at 15 years old on exchange for 12 months. A love of the Thai people, culture and language. Meridith has worked and is passionate about people arriving in Australia and within the last 12 months changed and developed the ways in which aged care is delivered in homes. She is an author, a mother and a gentle advocate. Meridith goes gently wi…

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42/100 Wendy Eade: Night sweats are the worst 27:33

4y ago27:33

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Seriously though. Why are we talking about night sweats? Why aren't we talking about menopause as easy as we talk about the Royals. 'Oh she is going through the change'.......Well guess what ladies, this just isn't helpful. We just have to talk. Women should not be forgotten. Not in marketing, not in life, not anytime. For Wendy it started with Nig…

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41/100 Rebecca Luppino: Bat her up 26:32

4y ago26:32

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As a kid she played cricket with the boys. She didn't think anything of it. In fact. SHE LOVED IT. It's fair to say Bec still loves it. Playing for the state, photographing weddings, raising children, keeping the country safe and prepared for fire season. Bec is one of the most down to earth people you will meet. Still playing cricket, passing on t…

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40/100 Grace Kelly: She runs. Fast. 20:56

4y ago20:56

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Google Grace Kelly and you will see the super star. Google Grace Kelly running race and you will see the future of Australian Running. Sub 12 seconds, this girl is FAST. And.....only 14. So what does she want? Olympics? How does she deal will pressure? What does it feel like what the starting gun goes off?For all Grace's dreams. We wish her well. G…

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39/100 Jessica McKinnon: Music runs through my veins 38:58

4y ago38:58

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A proud young Mum. Jessica or Jess has this beautiful energy around her. Music a gift that family gave her starting with the spoons. Grief has changed her but here she stands. A leader in the community for young Mums. Showing and caring through example, a way forward. Welcome to The Women of Influence Podcast 100 Women in 100 Days. Join us in celeb…

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38/100 Louise Brown: There was no plan B 36:52

4y ago36:52

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Basketball. Every opportunity to play. What does it take? A trip to America, becoming a Mum and still Louise is unstoppable. We don't use that work often but when we do we mean it. Louise Brown is unstoppable. Welcome to The Women of Influence Podcast 100 Women in 100 Days. Join us in celebrating everyday incredible Australian Women all with a stor…

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37/100 Brie Reichman: I didn't know what happened, now I do it won't define me 30:47

4y ago30:47

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*TRIGGER WARNING** This is Brie Reichman. A story of choices, and passion and a love from her family. Brie lost her Mum at the hands of her Dad. This is not something she talks about very often but is choosing to share her story if it can help one other woman. This is the story of a business woman, choosing to change the lives of others through fit…

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36/100 Dr Kate Fitz- Gibbon: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY- PLEASE LISTEN TO US 27:16

4y ago27:16

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What do you say when you hear ‘some men too?’Losing one woman a week to domestic violence. Is it that the Commonwealth Government has accepted that violence against women is an inevitable part of Australia’s way of life? How do we get better as a community? Follow Kate: Twitter: @Kate_FitzGibbonResearch profile: https://research.monash.edu/en/perso…

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35/100 Jacinta Psaila: Running my own race. Lap band surgery & aged care. 35:19

4y ago35:19

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How’s that for a title! What’s it really like to have lap band surgery? All those questions that you never ask. That’s the conversation with Jacinta & Kate. ‘I thought she didn’t like me, yelling at me in Russian. Then she wrote a letter....’Jacinta works in aged care and wanted to make a bigger difference in how care was delivered. Come on Austral…

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33/100 Danielle Ferguson: Volunteering saved my life 25:20

4y ago25:20

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Volunteering runs strong in Danielle's viens. You might say it was her calling to be involved with the community and 'do her bit'. Danielle participates in the Variety Bash with the Victorian Variety the Children's Charity, and is a passionate Volunteer for her local Fire Brigade. She loves her Bash Car, family, fighting fires and she is just full …

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32/100 Sarah Grynberg: A life of greatness 37:48

4y ago37:48

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One of the best producers in the country. Sarah is a Podcast Queen and if you haven't yet listened to her Podcast 'A life of Greatness' you need to listen to this episode and download hers! There is really so much that we could have chatted about with Sarah, we only scratched the surface. But what does it take to lead a life of greatness? What has …

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31/100 STEPHANIE SCHMIDT: CWA IS MORE THAN JUST SCONES 27:23

4y ago27:23

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MPsych (Clin), MAPS Founder - Cultivate Psychology, ACTforAgSteph the 2020 SA Agrifuture's Rural Women's Award winner. A Clinical Psychologist and farmer, as well as mum to 3 amazing little boys. She passionate about building the mental health capacity of our farmers and rural communities from the ground up. She was also the founder of our local CW…

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30/100 Donna Johnson: CONQUER THE FIELD 35:52

4y ago35:52

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With the incredible rise of AFLW young girls can now see what they can be. Donna after chatting with a girlfriend could also see something else. These young women were warriors on the field, and they were going hard at.... but with all the knocks was there protection for their breasts? No. And this is the story of creation. Seeing a hole in the mar…

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29/100 Amber Wilkinson: KIND IS SO SO SO COOL 25:51

4y ago25:51

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Tomorrow is National Be Kind Day. Founded in 2019 by the amazing Amber Wilkinson. A hairdresser and mother. Amber left a job after being bullied. Wanting to set an example for her kids a change happened and Kind is Cool was born. Over $15,000 has been raised for anti bullying organisations in Australia and over 4000 students reached through program…

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28/100: Catherine Kelson: Business is my thing 33:25

4y ago33:25

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Cat cares about the details. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing. What you don’t see is behind the scenes is a bucket load of hard work. Cat means business and is everything a true entrepreneur stands for. If you need a story of resilience. Cat ticks all the boxes. Follow Catherine: @socialaskat@ladyvandeburg Welcome to The Women of Influence Podc…

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27/100: Kat Houghton - If you can't have boobs, draw them on 26:02

4+ y ago26:02

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After a double mastectomy how do you find a bra? A bra that still makes you feel like a woman? Something beautiful? Something practical? When you can't find what you are looking for what do you do? Well Kat, designed her own. Changing her life and so many women who have had a mastectomy. Also the creator of know your knockers. A resource for women …

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26/100 Rose Monaco: The best is yet to come 41:08

4+ y ago41:08

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Lean in this could be just what you need to hear today. Listen to what the world is telling you. Rose is just beautiful inside and out. Her nomination reads: She has changed how I see life. I felt like nothing after a really tough upbringing. She helped me to see myself. She helps us find something beautiful inside us. Follow Rose: https://www.face…

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25/100 Anna Wood: Climbing the tallest trees 28:54

4+ y ago28:54

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You will feel nothing but energy. This was Anna's nomination: She picnics at the top of the tallest trees a person can find, she rock climbs with her dog slung around her shoulders. Movement is like breathing to Anna and she is a fearless adventurer. The best part, she takes people along with her, always teaching, encouraging and believing in them.…

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24/100 Annaliese Dent: House party was so 2020 29:34

4+ y ago29:34

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Co-Host of The Queen Sesh Overshare & Divorce Story Podcasts, Annaliese is the honest girlfriend everyone should have in their life. You've probably read her amazing work for news.com.au, Mamamia, Kidspot, Body and Soul, Whimn, Babyology, The Stick, Essential Baby, Essential Kids and Show and Tell Online. Her work is real. It's honest and it's her …

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23/100 NELLY THOMAS: YOU ARE A MOLE (not really though!) 39:28

4+ y ago39:28

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She speaks how women speak. Breaking down all the fluff. Her voice and words are carefully chosen and will have you nodding and whispering to yourself 'yes..... me too'. Look there is some swearing in this one! Even Kate drops the F bomb (sorry Mum) But it's f***ing worth every minute! Nelly is just..... EVERYTHING! Follow Nelly: https://www.nellyt…

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22/100: Triana Butler - I DON'T WANT TO CHOOSE MARIO OR PRINCESS PEACH- IS IT OK TO EVEN NOT WANT TO CHOOSE? 40:35

4+ y ago40:35

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Pronouns- They/SheTriana became the first non-binary presenter on Australian commercial radio when she joined Melbourne's KIIS 101.1 They/She is a person of Influence. We acknowledge a wide range of experiences. Not without their voice. Follow Triana: https://trianabutler.carrd.co/ Welcome to The Women of Influence Podcast 100 Women in 100 Days. Jo…

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21/100 Leah Cozens: That is a beautiful truck 25:03

4+ y ago25:03

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There is no mucking around with Leah. In her 20's she was one of the first women in the South West to get her licence. These are some big trucks she is driving and she takes it in her stride. Seriously it's just what she does. Would she like to see more women in the transport industry? Hell YES. This is a Woman that just is getting done. Welcome to…

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20/100 Danielle McInerney: I am more 50:59

4+ y ago50:59

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You could use competitive to describe Danielle. But it really wouldn't do her justice. A mother, a wife a business woman, artist, singer and bloody great friend to all her mates. Danielle will say it how it is without the sugar coating. Meet one of Kate's besties! Welcome to The Women of Influence Podcast 100 Women in 100 Days. Join us in celebrati…

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19/100 Ashleigh Streeter- Jones: Moving womens rights forward, one step at a time 27:11

4+ y ago27:11

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When you have a voice. Use it. Ashleigh is a global thinker and activist. She is driven by passion and admits a bit of anger too. Follow Ashleigh: ashleighstreetjones.com Welcome to The Women of Influence Podcast 100 Women in 100 Days. Join us in celebrating everyday incredible Australian Women all with a story to tell. Follow us on Facebook: https…

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