Queen Be RisingWhere women in midlife can rise together - strong, confident and unstoppable!

In this episode of the Queen Be podcast, Tanya chats with Faye Waterman, a media mentor and visibility coach - exploring the transformative power of storytelling and authentic presence. Faye shares her journey from overcoming her fear of public speaking to becoming a conversation curator, emphasizing the importance of sharing personal stories to inspire others. We delve into the challenges of visibility, the significance of asking for help, and the resilience required to navigate midlife transitions. Faye's words of advice - "embrace your unique voice and pursue your dreams"https://queenbe.com.auConnecting with Faye: 📺 Watch: Conversations with Faye – C31 🎙️ Listen: What’s Your Superpower? – iTunes | Spotify 📻 Global Radio: A Conversation with Faye 📬 Connect: faye@fayewaterman.com.au | YouTube | Facebook | TikTok

Today’s guest is Pennie Scott, known widely as The Bush Goddess—a powerhouse of rural resilience, fierce advocacy, and creative enterprise. Born and raised on farms in Wiradjuri country, Pennie has spent decades as a trailblazing health professional, writer, speaker, and political candidate, all while staying deeply grounded in her connection to the land. With qualifications in rural health, nutrition, and leadership, she has worked across the spectrum—from hands-on food production to public policy reform.Pennie is known not just for her extraordinary capacity to speak truth to power, but for her ability to hold space for deep listening and healing. As a woman who’s “been around the traps,” she brings fierce feminine wisdom, regenerative ethics, and the lived experience of a matriarch who walks between worlds—urban and rural, political and personal, seen and unseen. Through her business, The Bush Goddess, she offers workshops, storytelling, and advocacy that support the sovereignty of people, food systems, and Country.Discover more about Pennie and her work: https://pennie-scott.com/

Neurodiversity and menopause - what a chaotic combination. We talk conversations with workplaces, humanising the work experience and so much more. Just launched!!! www.neurotactics.com.au

Beef farming, teaching youth about where their food comes from and of course, creating a sustainable local community - we talk about it all!

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Heidi Gray, a dynamic and passionate woman from rural Australia, shares her journey of growing up on a farm and her love for the land. After experiencing the effects of drought, she decided to study counseling and psychology to support rural communities. Heidi now works as a counselor, focusing on disaster management and well-being in rural areas. She also plans to pursue research in the field. Heidi’s own experience with ADHD has given her a unique perspective and understanding when working with clients. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and being present in our own lives.

Welcome to the Queen Be podcast, where we celebrate the stories of regional women and their incredible journeys. Today, we have the honor of speaking with Selena Uibo, a passionate advocate against Aboriginal disadvantage and a true queen in her own right. Selena, a proud Nunggubuyu woman, grew up in the small community of Bachelor, surrounded by the beauty of Litchfield National Park. Her parents, both educators, instilled in her a love for learning and a deep commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others. Selena's journey has taken her from teaching in her mother's community of Nagoya to becoming a member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. As a minister, she has faced numerous challenges, but her unwavering dedication to her constituents and her family has kept her grounded.