Welcome to She Inspires Me. Launched as a Facebook passion project back in 2017 She Inspires Me has been reborn to highlight the incredible women we all encounter in our everyday lives and how we can take inspiration from them. Thanks to our key sponsor O
In a challenging yet incredible episode, Caroline chats with Christine as they discuss the complex and astonishing facts around human trafficking and sexual abuse, the work that is being done to create safety for the victims, and the hope that lives in survivors. Show Notes: Connect with Christine https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineteo28/ Support the work of Generation 414 https://generation414.com/ https://instagram.com/generation.414?utm_medium=copy_link Purchase a cupcake https://generation414.com/collections/cakes-that-care Purchase the book - Reasons to Live https://generation414.com/collections/reasons2live?fbclid=IwAR3vgmpM3xT8KxhAt9bliBiVvCYtr4HSHO79hYpQgVUqLCZziMapz6qu4L4 The story Christine refers to, the story of Queen Ester can be watched here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4saPofrlbA You can find the work of A21 here https://www.a21.org/ You can find the work of Project Respect here https://www.projectrespect.org.au/ If you need support after listening to this episode we recommend Lifeline https://www.lifeline.org.au/ or phone them on 13 11 14
Caroline chats with Tina about her beginnings in business, travelling the world with her family and how to move your business from an in-person space to an online empire. Show Notes: https://www.tinatower.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TinaTowerAu https://www.instagram.com/tina_tower/ Tina's book One Life - https://www.tinatower.com/offers/7adKzhSz/checkout Look out for her new book Million Dollar Micro Business coming out on the 1st July http://www.milliondollarmicrobusiness.com/
Caroline chats with Amanda as they dive into everything from social media reels to what it is like surviving COVID19, but not in the way one might originally think. This episode has some interesting surprises that we hope you enjoy. Show Notes: https://www.ahcoaching.coach/ https://www.facebook.com/AmandaHodgsonCoaching/ https://instagram.com/amanda_hodgson_?igshid=1akamjwgg24nu
Join Caroline as she chats with Jaqui about being a Navy Brat, the difference between motivation and discipline, and the experience of writing and publishing your first book. Show Notes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaquiclark/ https://www.jaquiodonohoe.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/jaquiodonohoe/ https://www.facebook.com/Jaqui-ODonohoe-105745354557102
Caroline chats with Sharon about her endless curiously that has fueled her passion for journalism and her drive to represent women in the media. Show Notes: Sharon Green: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonjgreen/ She Defined: https://shedefined.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/shedefined/ https://www.instagram.com/shedefinedmag/
Enjoy one of our longer episodes as Caroline chats to Kerry Cooke about everything from being a book designer to the difference between psychics and mediums, to Kerry's business A Dog's Best Mate. If you're wondering, how do all of those topics go together you'll just have to make a cuppa and tune in to hear all about Kerry and her adventures. Show Notes: eggplant communications w: www.eggplantcomm.net Finding the Happy Medium https://www.facebook.com/findingthehappymedium A Dog's Best Mate: https://adogsbestmate.com.au/animal-transport/ https://www.facebook.com/adogsbestmate https://www.instagram.com/adogsbestmate/
Caroline chats with Rebecca Tapp as they dive into an array of topics. Covering childhood trauma, the power of healing, finding your purpose and chakra intelligence, there is something for everyone in this episode. Show Notes: Rebecca Tapp https://www.rebeccatapp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rebeccaktapp https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.tapp/ Future Crunch: https://futurecrun.ch/ https://www.facebook.com/futurecrunch https://www.instagram.com/futurecrunch/ Chakra Intelligence: https://www.rebeccatapp.com/chakra-intelligence
Caroline chats with Melissa as they talk through her windy road from the rockstar, to the paralegal, to the mother, to the photographer. Melissa is a delight to listen to and shares some real ah-ha moments that we can all think about as we discover our own personal brand. Show Notes: Melissa Martin: https://www.melissamartinphotography.com/ https://www.facebook.com/melmartinphoto/ https://www.instagram.com/melmartinphotography/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-martin-38500b101/ Richardson Family Tea: https://www.richardsonfamilytea.com/
Join Caroline as she chats to Nikki Hind about her experience of a stroke that left her legally blind, the grit involved in overcoming adversity and the joy that comes from following your dreams and being an optimist, with the drive of fierce passion and love. Show Notes: Blind Grit: https://blindgrit.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Blind-Grit-257191458223231/ https://www.instagram.com/blindgrit/ National Disability Summit: https://www.nationalabilitysummit.com/ https://youtu.be/9Wz_iOv-u7o
Caroline chats with Hala as they discuss the complexities of family violence, the misconceptions in this space and gain a greater understanding of intersectionality. Note: Listeners may find this episode and the topic of family violence triggering, resources to support listeners can be found in our show notes. Show Notes: You can connect with Hala via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halaabdelnour/ or via the Institute of Non-Violence: https://ionv.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/InstituteofNonViolence/ https://www.instagram.com/i_o_n_v/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ionv/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0nF_ncVhnaLHge1f8FfDvg Additional Resources: https://www.1800respect.org.au/ https://www.safesteps.org.au/ https://ntv.org.au/
Maritza joins Caroline from beautiful Fiji as they chat about purpose, connection and things you can't unhear. Show Notes: https://www.maritzabarone.com/ instagram.com/maritza_barone/ https://www.facebook.com/MaritzaCBarone Conscious Conversations https://www.consciousconversations.live/ Things you can't unhear https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/things-you-cant-un-hear/id1456980938 https://open.spotify.com/show/35xkl5nv6Jri9TPybpq38J?si=h1vXPFYVTBChDA1oKnY-kA&nd=1
Caroline chats with Lauren Oliver, founder of Mums Who Wine as they discuss the leap of faith from corporate to entrepreneur, what community connection means to Lauren and the difference Mums Who Wine has made to over ten thousand women. Show Notes: Mums Who Wine https://www.mumswhowine.com.au/ instagram.com/mumswhowine_au/ https://www.facebook.com/mumswhowine/ PANDA https://www.panda.org.au/
Caroline and Dr Jodi Richardson dive into some venerable stories of anxiety, childhood and motherhood as Jodi shares her insights on how we can support our children and ourselves to thrive whilst working towards positive mental health. Show Notes: https://drjodirichardson.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/DrJodiRichardson https://instagram.com/drjodirichardson/ Resources: Lifeline - https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Black Dog Institute - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/ Parent line - https://services.dhhs.vic.gov.au/parentline Jodi is inspired by: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heysigmund/?originalSubdomain=au https://www.heysigmund.com/
Caroline chats with Mayase Jere as they explore agile software development, the challenges of diversity in leadership, the pay gap, story telling and so much more! Show Notes: Mayase Jere - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayasejere/ The Art of Otherness - https://www.artofotherness.com/ https://www.instagram.com/art_of_otherness/ Mayase's favourite pieces are: https://anchor.fm/art-of-otherness/episodes/Div-Pillay---MindTribes-CEO--Co-Founder-e3gc19/a-abunhb https://anchor.fm/art-of-otherness/episodes/The-Hare-and-The-Hyena-e3srpc/a-ae5mg3 Incubate Hackathon - https://incubatefoundation.org.au/incubate-hackathon Kimberly Bryant - Black Girls Code https://www.blackgirlscode.com/about-bgc.html Adam Ruins Everything - Why you should tell coworkers your salary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xH7eGFuSYI
Caroline & Brigitte chat all things modelling, diversity and the opportunities in marketing for age representation. Show Notes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brigitte-warne-97973541/ https://www.instagram.com/brigwarne/ Silverfox Management: https://www.silverfoxmgmt.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/silverfoxmgmt/ https://www.instagram.com/silverfoxmgmt/
Caroline sits with Sophie Storen as they chat all things food, creativity and events. This episode will make you hungry and keen to book a table at a restaurant to experience the wonder and connection that comes with good food shared with good people. Show Notes: https://www.cookesfood.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/cookes_food/ https://www.facebook.com/cookesfood.com.au
Caroline chats with Lara Scolari a contemporary visual artist as they explore what inspires Lara to create her incredible pieces and how she connects her work with the environment around her. Show Notes: https://www.larascolari.com/ https://www.facebook.com/larascolarigallery/ https://www.instagram.com/larascolarigallery/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2L8dOhb3S4&feature=youtu.be
Caroline chats with Dharshi as she shares her thoughts on the differences between the UK & Australia, the challenges in the corporate world and what it means to raise daughters with diversity and inclusion front of mind. Show Notes: Connect with Dharshi via LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharshi-harindra-technologylawyer/ & Twitter - https://twitter.com/DharshiHarindra
Caroline chats with Megan Jaworski about her lifelong purpose to use education to make an impact in the world and how she is using those skills today to support women in business. Show Notes: https://meganjaworski.com/ https://www.instagram.com/meganjaworski.xo/ https://www.facebook.com/meganjaworski.xo
On our first episode for 2021 and Season 2, Caroline chats with Hetty Johnston Founder of and Director or Bravehearts. They talk openly about childhood sexual abuse, the work that Bravehearts do in our community and what parents and caregivers can do to support our children. Note: Listeners may find this episode and the topic of childhood sexual abuse triggering, resources to support listeners can be found in our show notes. Show Notes: Bravehearts https://bravehearts.org.au/support-us/individuals/ https://www.facebook.com/BraveheartsProtectKids/ https://www.instagram.com/BraveheartsProtectKids/ Hetty Johnston https://www.linkedin.com/in/hetty-johnston-am-gaicd-jp-qual-27a2b69/ https://www.facebook.com/hetty.johnston/ Mental Health Support https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ 1300 22 46 36 https://www.lifeline.org.au/ 13 11 14 https://www.blueknot.org.au/ 1300 657 380 https://kidshelpline.com.au/ 1800 55 18 00
In the last episode for Season 1 and 2020 Caroline sits with Becc Barry, her dear friend and one of the key advocates for the launch of She Inspires Me the podcast. Becc shares so many insights on being a people focused leader and also shares some real gems on self care and the importance of the basics. Show Notes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccabarrygaicd/ Video Becc mentions this video regarding her dancing & Zumba classes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOQ3ul12RwI
What happens when you blend a discussion on culture, ageism, style and not being a dick all into one episode? You get some kind of magic that is Toni Newman. This episode will give you some major ah-ha moments and make you laugh and we hope you enjoy it as much as Caroline did. Show Notes: https://www.facebook.com/toniandco.styling.production/ https://www.instagram.com/toniandco_styling_production/?hl=en https://7plus.com.au/rostered-on
Who knew you could laugh so much when talking about something as traumatic as divorce? Caroline interviews friends, Carolyn Tate & Gillian Moody as they talk through their friendship, divorces and how they are using their life experiences to support women navigating the complex journey that is divorce. Show Notes: Champagne Cartel https://champagnecartel.com/ https://www.facebook.com/champagnecartelblog https://www.instagram.com/champagnecartel/ Champagne Divorce Club https://coursecraft.net/courses/z92SR/splash
Get comfortable, this is our longest episode yet but you won't want to miss a thing! Caroline interviews sisters, Liz Warry & Felicity McGrath as they explore everything from being outspoken, racism, breast cancer, community and so much more. Show Notes: https://www.bakersdelight.com.au/occasion/bcna/ http://www.fittingsbyliz.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/fittingsbyliz/
Join Caroline as she interviews Fiona Higgins an accomplished author who has now released five books with the recent release of An Unusual Boy. Fiona shares about her recent book, her thoughts on how we navigate the world when we are not deemed to be 'normal' and about her work in the not-for-profit sector. Show Notes: https://www.fionahiggins.com.au/ https://www.booktopia.com.au/an-unusual-boy-fiona-higgins/book/9781800485426.html https://www.facebook.com/fionahigginsauthor/ https://www.instagram.com/fionahigginsauthor/ https://australianphilanthropicservices.com.au/ https://www.lifeline.org.au/ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Join Caroline as she interviews Kristen Nock an incredibly successful businesswoman turned hotel proprietor. They talk through her journey and how Kristen takes her lifetime learnings and implements them into the finer details of her boutique hotel. Show Notes: https://www.byngstreethotel.com.au/ The hotel features artwork from https://www.larascolari.com/ & https://www.larissablake.com.au/ Kristen is inspired by Turia Pitt https://www.turiapitt.com/my-story/
Join Caroline as she interviews Nama Winston an outspoken writer who is simply a delight to listen to. Nama shares some of the chapters of her life with grace and humour and touches on everything to hacks on at home face masks to the challenges of being a women of colour in Australia. Show notes: https://www.instagram.com/namawinston/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/NamaWinston Links to articles Nama references: https://www.mamamia.com.au/parenting-teens-reality/ https://www.mamamia.com.au/coping-with-grief/ https://www.mamamia.com.au/microaggressions/ Nama is inspired by: https://www.miafreedman.com/
Join Caroline as she interviews Sheryl Thai the serial entrepreneur with the magical touch to hatch dreams into reality. Sheryl is a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to the value of believing in yourself and making things happen. Show notes: www.sherylthai.com https://www.leagueofextraordinarywomen.com/ https://www.eonetwork.org/melbourne Sheryl is inspired by - https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ https://tim.blog/podcast/
Join Caroline as she interviews Saran Neang as they discuss life in Cambodia growing up at Sunrise, the opportunities life can bring you and how to shift your mindset to focus on the positives. Show notes: https://sunrisecambodia.org.au/ https://www.projectgenz.com.au/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/saran-neang-9b6027133/
Join Caroline as she interviews Jane Fernandez as they discuss what it takes to win a big to host one the world's largest sporting events and the path Jane has taken to get to this point in her career. Show notes: https://www.ffa.com.au/ https://www.ffa.com.au/fwwc2023 https://www.facebook.com/FootballFedAus/ https://www.instagram.com/footballfedaus/
Join Caroline as she interviews Deb Elliott as they discuss creativity, connection and the contributions we can make to the community around us. Show Notes: You can connect with Deb's Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/247717806396383/ Deb's Exhibition Point Roadknight will be held at the Surf Coast Art Space later this year. https://surfcoastartspace.com.au/exhibitions/
Join Caroline as she interviews Tenielle Stoltenkamp a published author, musician, actor. brand specialist and self proclaimed coffee snob as she shares her journey telling the stories she believes the world needs to hear. Personal Site: tenistolt.com Book: myfamily-thebook.com Latest Song Release: https://open.spotify.com/track/4xFfxso3jZibjdTC0fSaHn https://soundcloud.com/tenielle-stoltenkamp/perfect
Join Caroline as she interviews Shavita Kotak as they discuss the courage it takes to escape corporate life, how to identify our misguided motivations and the benefits of living a life connected holistically with your body, mind and spirit. https://wellnesswithshavita.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/shavitakotak.coach/ https://www.instagram.com/shavitakotak/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLIua38SE1DkGycMJacTpA https://shavitakotak.com.au/?fbclid=IwAR0ZL02PI0hROvjYaEHlcF4iY62nmlVz7_nwXAr857eCSN2qYnGuEgrGc5U https://www.facebook.com/shavitakotakcandidate/ Shavita is inspired by: https://marianne.com/books/ https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/
Join Caroline as she interviews Edem Badu as they discuss the balance of perfectionism and creativity and the role we play in social movements in the year of 2020 https://www.studiobadu.com/ http://instagram.com/studio.badu
Join Caroline as she interviews Dr Lisa Gadd as they discuss overcoming a stroke, re framing belief systems and holistic well being. https://drlisagadd.com.au/ https://www.livinghealthgroup.com.au/
Join Caroline as she interviews Liz Volpe as they discuss Cambodia, the work of Project Gen Z and how to support children to follow their dreams. Show notes: https://www.projectgenz.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/ProjectGenz https://www.instagram.com/projectgenz/ Www.daretodreamshop.com https://www.ambisie.com/home
Join Caroline as she interviews Tash Callewaert and they discuss business, bushfires, COVID and the role of women in leadership. Web www.questwodonga.com.au Socials @Quest Wodonga Web www.questorange.com.au Socials Quest Orange BoardroomHQ - @boardroomhq My sister - Tracy Bardis Photography @peninsulamumma or www.tracybardisphotography.com
Join Caroline as she interviews Dorcas Maphakela as they dive deep on the topics of culture, being a person of colour in Australia and sharing our traditions with the next generation. Dorcas is currently involved with 3 incredible organisations. She leads the African Australian Stream as Program Manager at AIME Mentoring. AIME is a platform that works to bridge the gap of inequality through education. As lead Mentor in her role, Dorcas connects high school students with University and Community Mentors. Dorcas is the Producer of the Talking Back Project at MAV and Community Engagement Manager at C31 Melbourne & Geelong. Here's the project that we're currently working on: 1in3 for Women Here's some information about AIME CEO & Founder, Jack Manning Bancroft https://www.ozafricantv.com.au/home https://www.facebook.com/OzAfricanTV/ https://www.instagram.com/ozafricantv/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZGR-toEcc4&feature=youtu.be
Join Caroline as she interviews Katherine 'Cookie' Norman as they explore the topics they discussed back in 2017 and touch on how far things have come in the world since then. Katherine's website - https://www.katherinenorman.com.au/ Who inspires Katherine? o Becc Barry - HR Caring, Checking in, Amie/WFH Advise o Helen Fairclough - HR VSM, Melbourne, MCEC/ACM Network o Monica Curro - Women in Music Festival & Port Fairy Spring Music Festival Director o Caroline (YOU) - You want it, got get it o Marta Dusseldorf - Female positive (Janet King) o Wade Kelly - Bow ties - go get, challenge the norm o Steven Hodgson - Inclusion, partnerships, Care, collaboration. Sensitive/Care when asked to program & perform at a Women in Music Festival - Importance of Allies (everywhere) o Jacinta Ardern - Caring Compassionate Leadership - proven o Kristy Biber - Music Therapist, Caring, Compassionate, GO GETTER o Deborah Cheetham - Resilience in BUCKETS; Female, Opera Singer, Lesbian, Indigenous, Stolen Generation - INCREDIBLE person. SO lucky to know her. Teaching me a LOT about The Stolen Generation & Australian Indigenous History (even how to explain that to 400 delegates at the IAVM VMS USA). Community spread/awareness - She is OUTSTANDING. Fighting for a non-indigenous choir (The Consort of Melbourne) to be involved in the Eumeralla Program from the get go Eumeralla Link on my Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEfVnxDcbKoOAGB1EqGcOcA?view_as=subscriber
Join Caroline as she interviews the first She Inspires Me guest, Alina Guillemain. Take inspiration from this incredible young woman set to conquer the world.
Welcome to She Inspires Me. My name is Caroline Brunne and I welcome you to listen to the inspiring stories of incredible women. In the meantime, here is my story and why I created She Inspires Me.