Overworked but Optimistic

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It’s difficult to balance studying while maintaining a social life, especially when you factor in work, family obligations and other commitments. Follow along with Helen and Alice as they navigate sleep-deprived deadline doom and address topics such as Ambition, Independence and more, all while tryi…

overworkedbutoptimistic

  • Apr 29, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Friendly Furry Feminists

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 24:41


This episode is a light-hearted chat about what feminism means to us and positive female role-models. For more, check out: https://malala.org/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-18/extraordinary-life-of-muriel-matters-australian-suffragist/10141922https://murielmatterssociety.com.au/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_gA5vkJJc4Royalty Free Music by Del Sound Follow us @ovbutop on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

COVID-CHATS: Local Favourites

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 19:54


After a hectic few weeks, we’re back with COVID-CHATS. This episode explores the importance of supporting local businesses during COVID-19 uncertainty. We're also plugging our favourite local artists and businesses, including: @thetitclub @ceryscolq.design @moist.planties @hyperfeminism @calamitytash @yasearrings @whippedbakebarcafe_ @longlostfriendmagillRoyalty Free Music by Del SoundFollow our socials for more: @ovbutop 

International Women's Day

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 35:05


We're celebrating International Women's Day by bringing you interviews with Dr Sanjee Perera and Professor Rhonda Sharp to explore gender diversity in the workplace. We look at how far we've come, and seek advice on how we can continue to grow as individuals and in turn, as a society.  Thank you to Dr Perera from UniSA's CWeX and Professor Sharp from the Research Centre for Gender Studies in the Hawke Research Institute for featuring in our episode. You can find more information about their work and other related content on our social media: @ovbutopCheck out the article discussed:Help or hindrance? Work–life practices and women in management Royalty Free Music by Del Sound 

Kicking Gender Roles

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 35:33


This episode explores gender roles in professional and social contexts. We interview Dr Jill Gould from UniSA's CWeX and Sean Sheehy from the SWAG Soccer Academy to explore the impact of gender roles within these contexts, what they have in common and how they differ. For more check out our socials: @ovbutopMusic by Del Sound  

Orientation Optimism

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 28:21


We're back just in time for the start of the new semester! This week we reflect on what we know now and what we wish we knew when starting out at uni and navigating orientation. Royalty Free Music by Del Sound Follow us @ovbutop on Facebook, Instagram and TwitterTo rent or buy textbooks check out: https://www.zookal.com/  

Episode 11 - 2020 Mindset

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 19:00


We are back for 2020! For the first episode of the year we discuss resolutions, goals and expectations for the new year.Royalty-Free Music by TRG_Banks, listen here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/TRG_BanksFollow our socials @ovbutop on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

Episode 10 - Christmas!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 25:24


This week we push aside the academic to focus on Christmas, what it means to us and some of our favourite memories. A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone and you'll hear more from us in 2020!Royalty Free Music by TRG_Banks, listen here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/TRG_BanksFollow our socials @ovbutop on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

Episode 9 - Semester Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 20:17


We're back after a busy few weeks to chat with our friend Mal about how we're finishing up the year. More Mal: https://hyperfeminism.com/ The Tit Club: https://www.instagram.com/thetitclub/Royalty Free Music by Del SoundFollow us @ovbutop on FB, Twitter & Insta

Episode 8 - Change

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 20:32


This week we're joined by Cerys Colquhoun to talk about our experiences with change, from moving country to starting university. Part anecdote, part advice, all fun!Royalty free music by Del SoundFollow us @ovbutop on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram 

Episode 7 - Theatre

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 28:03


We're joined with Adelaide performer Kirsty Burch to discuss something very dear to us - Theatre! We discuss theatrical firsts, notable shows, dream roles and more! Royalty Free Music by Del Sound Follow us @ovbutop on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram 

Episode 6 - Cringe Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 25:11


This episode explores cringe culture, and how the cringey things we've done or seen have made us who we are.Royalty free music by Del SoundTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@puthetyc/video/6744467134887316741?Follow us @ovbutop on Facebook, Twitter & Insta for cringe content discussed in this episode and more!  

Episode 5 - Climate Strike

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 17:05


Join us in this episode as we join and talk to some of the thousands of people marching through Adelaide for the Schools Strike for Climate.Royalty Free Music by Del Sound, listen here: http://soundcloud.com/del-sound/life-goes-on-original-mixFollow our socials! @ovbutop on Insta, Twitter & Facebook!

Episode 4 - Checking In

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019 19:13


This episode explores the importance of checking in on your friends following R U OK day. For more info on R U OK: www.ruok.org.au/ If you need someone to talk to, contact Lifeline 24 hrs: 13 11 14For more info on mental health: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Royalty Free Music by Del Sound Follow us @ovbutop on Insta, FB & Twitter 

Episode 3 - Tertiary Terror

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 26:11


This episode explores tertiary terror, looking at why we chose university, the importance of your ATAR, and uni life with special guest Claudia Ciccarello. Royalty Free Music by Del Sound, listen here: http://soundcloud.com/del-sound/life-goes-on-original-mixFollow our socials! @ovbutop on Insta, Twitter & Facebook!

Episode 2 - Independence

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 18:33


In this episode we explore independence, the ways we are and aren't, and the process of becoming independent from high school through to university. Royalty Free Music by Del Sound, listen here: https://soundcloud.com/del-sound/life-goes-on-original-mixFollow our socials! @ovbutop on Insta, Twitter and Facebook

Episode 1 - Ambition

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 21:22


This episode explores ambition and aspects of our lives in which it's important. We discuss achieving and maintaining a healthy level of ambition when all you want to do is sleep through your deadlines. Royalty Free Music by Del Sound, listen here: https://soundcloud.com/del-sound/life-goes-on-original-mixFollow our socials! @ovbutop on Insta, Twitter and Facebook

Overworked but Optimistic - Teaser 1

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2019 1:12


It’s difficult to balance studying while maintaining a social life, especially when you factor in work, family obligations and other commitments. Here's a snippet of what you can expect on our new podcast: Overworked but Optimistic! 

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