Power Of Women podcast

The question isn't comfortable, but it does need to be asked.Mainstream culture keeps insisting that women have never had it so good. The boardroom diversity reports are framed as wins. The International Women's Day cupcakes are distributed with enthusiasm. And yet something doesn't add up. The data on regression in gender equality is mounting. The algorithmic pipeline from mainstream social media to radicalised misogyny is documented. And governments around the world, despite the evidence, have chosen to look the other way.To put that into context, think about learning framework for AI and what historical narratives are being ingested.In this episode, Di Gillett is joined by Jasmin Bedir, CEO of advertising agency, Innocean Australia and founder Fckthecupcakes (FTC) and her candour is both refreshing and at times, confronting. They interrogate whether women are genuinely going backwards, who is manufacturing the backlash, and what role technology - specifically AI and social media algorithms is playing in cementing discrimination that was supposed to be dismantled. They name the non-negotiables: what governments must mandate, what platforms must be held accountable for, and what women can collectively do right now to force the conversation out of the think-piece and into legislation. We explore::AI algorithms are not neutral — they reflect and amplify the biases embedded in the data and the teams that built themThe absence of government regulation on social media and AI is not a failure — it is a deliberate choice, and women need to make that choice politically costlyPerformative corporate activism actively distracts from the structural change that is neededThe manosphere is not a fringe phenomenon — it is algorithmically amplified, and platforms profit from itCollective action by women does not mean waiting for an invitation to the table — it means building a different table entirely Chapters 05:24 Assessing Progress: Are We Moving Forward or Backward?10:56 The Role of Men in Gender Equality16:46 The Intersection of Technology and Gender20:54 AI and Its Impact on Gender Discrimination32:22 The Call for Regulation and Action  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 Jasmin Bedir?Jas comes with a German/Turkish/Aussie flavour of creative leadership at the helm of Innocean Australia. Known for delivering fearless campaign work for Innocean’s clients, but also fearless opinions on media, marketing, and its impact on popular culture. Jasmin regularly writes about the media’s responsibility to bring us forward as a society. She’s a regular Keynote speaker, occasional Gruen panelist and columnist. Find Jasmin at:Website https://www.innocean.com.au/LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminbedir/ Additional resources:Chanel Contos – Fix Our Feeds https://www.teachusconsent.com/fix-our-feeds 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 validate why 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.

At what point does playing it safe become the greatest risk of all?That's the question sitting at the centre of this conversation. Vanessa Bell has walked runways for global fashion houses. She's led million-dollar media campaigns at one of Australia's most awarded agencies. And then she walked away from all of it to live and work on the land in regional New South Wales and build a luxury fashion brand rooted in Australian Merino wool.This is a story about what happens when a woman stops waiting to be invited and starts laying the foundations herself. We go deep on the proof problem - the additional credibility tax women pay in male-dominated industries, on what it takes to be taken seriously when the room wasn't built for you, and on why perseverance will always outlast passion. If fear has been doing your decision-making, this episode is the interruption it needs. We explore:Vanessa’s career transition from fashion and media to agribusiness and life in a small country town in rural Australia.The importance of resilience, courage, and community in reinvention.Women in male-dominated industries: Why she chose to create her own table rather than fight for a seat at someone else's.The shift from attention economy to trust economy, and what that means for sustainable fashion.The supply chain from sheep to garment, and what sustainability and full traceability involves. 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 Vanessa Bell?Vanessa Bell is the Founder and CEO of Vanessa Bell Luxury Knitwear - a brand built at the powerful intersection of sustainable fashion, regenerative agriculture and Australian Merino wool. A former international model, Vanessa traded the runway for the land and is now building a fully traceable, paddock-to-garment luxury brand from her property at Emu Creek in the New England region of New South Wales. Find Vanessa Bell at:Website https://vanessa-bell.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vjbell/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessabellofficial/ 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 validate why 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.