Did You Get the Memo? Podcast

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We tell the unexpected stories of women and men living life on their terms, deviating from the memo called 'Life', challenging status quo and being amazing at it. The podcast series starts off with Yemi telling her own stories and mentoring listeners on ways in which they can create their own versio…

Yemi Penn: Entrepreneur and Podcaster


    • Sep 17, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Off Grid Living - Jess Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 39:07


    Can I be real with you? I'm not sure the city life is for me anymore. Over the past 2 years I have wanted to go off grid! Lisa gave me insight to what this means and what it could look like. Jess is an inspiration for those ready to explore a different way of living. 

    Pandemonium with Dr Kudzai

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 42:42


    I haven't girl crushed this hard in ages! Speaking to Dr Kudzai was like Christmas coming early and Oprah inviting me into her garden all at once. The COVID pandemic has filled us with so much fear and mis-information. Dr Kudzai not only showed up with #blackexcellence, she came with compassion, shift in perspective, hope and a clear call to action. One of my favourite guests of 2021!

    What the PMDD?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 37:02


    I had no idea what PMDD meant until I spoke to Adriana Tantau, a fearless woman who has been open and vulnerable talking about the condition called 'Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder' You want to listen to this if you identify as a woman and especially if you are a man. Knowing this changed my perspective and that my friend is what 'Transformation' is.

    Kids Mental Health + Diversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 36:17


    This was recorded over a year ago and it is more relevant than ever. A sensitive topic that was incredibly close to home. A conversation that more parents should be having especially during this difficult period. Sending all the love and light to those who are in need.

    Re-framing Parental Leave

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 46:32


    In this interview I sit down with the formidable Genevieve Boyle who is making waves in creating waves in her personal and professional life. We talk all things parenting and how becoming a parent makes you better at your job. Inviting executives and senior leaders to welcome this natural change. You want to lean in to this if you are a Senior Leader or a prospective parent.

    We've Been Here Before

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 45:26


    Renee Zaia and I discuss the impact of racism and what steps we can take to support racial equality.

    Triangle of shift

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 43:08


    Talking about not getting the 'memo'! I loved everything about this interview with Matt Orzech, in this episode we talk through the challenges he faced including divorce and bankruptcy. Vulnerability and strength at its finest! if you don't know, get to know!

    Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 16:35


    Our most valuable resource, in this episode I ponder on my own the concept of time, what it means to us and how we use it. Join in on the conversation

    Investing in your mindset & financial future

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 40:31


    In this episode I face one of my biggest fears around financial growth and talk about my money mindset with the amazing Monick Halm, who has grown an amazing real estate portfolio which was triggered from being fired whilst she was pregnant almost 13years ago. In every cloud, there is a silver lining, we have to be 'woke' enough to see it. With the current COVID19 climate, Monick gives me and you some soothing words on how to start building your real estate / property portfolio regardless of how much cash you have available. I loved all of this! enjoy !

    Using your internal navigational system to find your joy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 33:53


    So excited to invite Renee Zaia back, here she shares the brave move to leave her 20+ railway career to find her joy. We talk about my most passionate things from finding the things that light us up to asking the age old question 'what is my purpose'?   

    2020 on Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 13:43


    Sadly, parts of Australia have literally been on fire for the past couple of months, sending the world into deep reflective mode. Watching from the sidelines waiting for someone else to save us is probably one of the biggest forms of inaction and a dis-service to future generations. In this episode I talk and guide you through ways in which we can play an active role in creating the world we wish to see.  

    Deep Unconcious Bias

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 16:22


    In this episode I get comfortable with being uncomfortable as I witness deep unconscious bias in one of my own businesses. I talk about how our intolerance for other experiences, belief systems and cultural upbringings justify our reasons for categorising people as 'wrong' or 'right'. This sadly leaves a divide in nations, prejudice and often racism. 

    Why men need a seat at the table

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 13:16


    Yes! you heard right. I am an advocate of all things women especially those who embark or dream of embarking in a typically male dominated industry.  However, to make the shift we want to see in the world i.e. equity, equality etc we must invite men to the conversation. Ensuring we operate from a place of love and in this podcast I equally invite men to 'empty their cup' and be open to the conversation. 

    Did Andrew get The memo?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 29:12


    In this episode I speak to Andrew Owen, a gentle yet powerful soul. We talk about his life living in a small town between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. We discuss his navigation on creating his own memo and living life on purpose.

    Naked Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 11:03


    In this episode, I get straight to the heart of the matter. I talk about authenticity, which came about from me being naked in Las Vegas!  You are just going to have to listen to hear what I'm talking about, Enjoy!

    Connections in the Work Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2019 26:45


    In this episode I speak with Renee Zaia who has worked in the rail industry for 20years. Sharing her insights on building your career,  sprinkling it with a bit of Fun, Freedom and Faboulessness! We talk about the need for connection in the work place and try to define how 'love' has a role to play in the Coporate world.

    Blind Spots

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 11:25


    'The question is not what you look at, but what you see' - Henry David Thoreau A lot of us, myself included have blind spots. Acknowledging this especially with our leaders is paramount to not just success of our goals/projects but sustainable success. In this episode I touch on what and how Blind Spots are formed in us as individuals and within organisations, which ultimately can impact our culture and drive if not acknowledged and managed. Enjoy and join in the conversation by leaving a review.

    Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 21:15


    Fear is a real thing, especially in the world we live in where media sometimes goes rife on sharing messages in the most destructive way. Once we get comfortable with fear being a daily dialogue, we start to manage it better so it doesn't cripple or limit us. In this episode I share my journey of dancing with fear and how recent changes in my life have allowed me to face it head on! exploring the other side of it, which is endless possibilities!

    What is Your Super Power?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2019 14:17


    The truth is that we all have a super power, otherwise known as the very thing that makes you stand out from the crowd. What's yours? If you don't know...….get to know! and use it.

    The 'D' Word

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2019 20:15


    In this episode Yemi talks about the 'D' word that haunted her for years! The thought and act of Divorce made her feel like she had sinned the biggest of all sins and punished herself for not following the memo. She shares how she has healed her wounds of which some were self imposed and in this soliloquy she hopes to get you on the journey of healing yours.

    Slay in Your Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2019 12:18


    Yemi talks about choosing your lane with a clear definition of what success looks like, having laser focus and absolutely slaying in it! just like Usain Bolt :)

    Passion - Finding out your 'why?'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 14:11


    In this episode Yemi discusses the notion that we are to know what career we want to have from a young age and supposedly stick at it till we retire. In reality, our desires change and Yemi suggests its time to chase the Passion. Your 'Why' is the reason behind your goals so it's important to figure that out!

    Goal Setting and Vision Boarding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2019 15:08


    In this episode Yemi shares the importance of setting goals for in your career and life. She shares some of the steps she takes continuously to achieve her visions, desires and goals in living a life on purpose and being bad a$$ in you career.

    Back to Work!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2019 10:13


    In this episode, I talk about that dirty little word 'work!' did a shudder go down your spine when you read that out loud?....lol. You probably aren't the only one. I give you tips to change that doom and gloom feel to one full of creativity! Subscribe and join in the conversation!

    Introduction to Did You Get the Memo?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2019 7:20


    In our first episode, Yemi shares a glimpse of her own story and how she started to deviate from the memo.  Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

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