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Today is International Women's Day. We asked the women behind your favourite podcasts and radio shows to share a time they've #EmbracedEquity and challenged gender stereotypes, called out discrimination, drawn attention to bias and sought out inclusion. You'll hear Steph & Laura's experience, and also stories from Carrie Bickmore, Fifi Box, Turia Pitt, Jamila Rizvi, and many more. Happy International Women's Day, we hope you enjoy this special episode we've put together. KIC UPDATE: We have an IWD sale on now! All new members will be offered 40% off their first 3 months at KIC on the quarterly subscription. Sale ends at midnight tonight. We have also recently dropped a brand new workout type - Mind & Body Pilates - hosted by our expert trainer Christina. The mind & body connection is so important in supporting our mental health and combating feelings of stress and overwhelm, and this new Masterclass is designed to celebrate women, promote self-love and let go of expectations so we can focus on the present and feel empowered on the mat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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It's International Women's Day tomorrow We asked the women (and a couple of men) behind your favourite podcasts and radio shows to share about a time they've #EmbraceEquity and challenged gender stereotypes, called out discrimination, drawn attention to bias and sought out inclusion. Hear from Carrie Bickmore, Jess Rowe, Sarah Maree Cameron, Fifi Box, Turia Pitt, Natarsha Belling, Jamila Rizvi, Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw, Erin Molan, Lem Zakharia, Loren Barry and Kymba Cahill along with Tommy Little, Brendan Fevola and Nick Cody. Check out https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ for more information Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/hughesy-ed-and-erinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To celebrate International Women's Day we asked the women (and a couple of men) behind your favourite podcasts and radio shows here at LiSTNR to share about a time they've challenged gender stereotypes, called out discrimination, drawn attention to bias and sought out inclusion. In this episode you'll hear from me, Carrie Bickmore, Fifi Box, Jamila Rizvi, Turia Pitt, Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw, Natarsha Belling and many more. I really hope that you can take something out of each of these stories while we celebrate the achievements of women and challenge the gender bias today ... and every day. Check out https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ for more information. The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today. Episode Credits:Executive Producer: Nic McClureProducer: Lindsey GreenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hey mate — stoked to be part of this initiative by the LiSTNR team to celebrate International Women's Day 2023. You'll hear Carrie Bickmore, Jess Rowe, Fifi Box, Erin Molan, Natarsha Belling, Jamila Rizvi (and many more of your fav podcast and radio people) share a time they chose to #EmbraceEquity. This includes stories about challenging gender stereotypes, calling out discrimination, drawing attention to bias, and seeking out inclusion. You'll hear about when it worked, when it didn't, and what we learned from the experience. xSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Virginia Gay describes herself as ‘highly sexed chaos'. Virginia is an Australian actress, writer and director. You'll most likely recognise her voice from the characters she's played in television dramas; Frances James on Winners and Losers or Gabrielle Jaeger on All Saints. More recently Virginia spends her time on stage, often writing and performing her own work. Two years of lockdowns made her realise that there is something special about live theatre that simply cannot be recreated in any other medium. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Virginia Gay discuss Virginia's theatrical childhood, leaving your ego at the door and making your own work. THE WEEKEND LIST WATCH: Avatar: The Way Of Water LISTEN: The most anticipated movies of the summer – The Drop Podcast LISTEN: Beanie Babies with Jamie Loftus – You're Wrong About Podcast WATCH: Matilda the Musical Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anna Spargo-Ryan is an award winning author and writer, whose work has appeared in The Guardian, the Good Weekend, The Saturday Paper and more. She is a mother of two, who was born in Adelaide but now lives in Melbourne. Anna is also an agoraphobe who rarely leaves the relatively short radius around her home. During covid lockdowns, Anna Spargo-Ryan rediscovered activities she hadn't participated in for years. For two years she went to book launches and birthday drinks. She saw her favourite bands play. And then, Anna said goodbye all over again, to the things she loves; unable to participate when they moved offline again and into the “real world”.Anna's life, rather like her new book A Kind of Magic, can be dark and difficult, but is also funny and warm, hopeful and joyous. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Anna Spargo-Ryan delve into living with mental illness, healing your inner child and discuss why Anna has stopped searching for a “cure”. THE WEEKEND LIST WATCH: Below Deck Adventure – HAYU WATCH: Plan International Charity Christmas Gift WATCH: Christmas Ransom - STAN EAT: 70 Incredible Edible Presents To Give This Festive Season – Delicious.com.au Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Anne Summers is one of Australia's greatest contributors to the feminist movement. She is a writer, speaker and author, who was editor of the American publication Ms magazine in the 1980s and editor of the Good Weekend here in Australia in the 1990s. In between those roles she advised Prime Ministers Hawke and Keating on women's issues and went on to run the Office for the Status of Women, in Canberra.Her most recent work is about the link between family violence and women's poverty. To read the full report on The Choice: Violence or Poverty by Anne Summers, click the link here: https://www.violenceorpoverty.com/ In this conversation Jamila Rizvi explores the life of Anne Summers, and the pair dissect the confronting figures on the correlation of violence and poverty experienced by women in Australia. THE WEEKEND LIST WATCH: Wednesday - Netflix WATCH: From Lone Wolf to Leader: The Making of Anthony Albanese – The Guardian DO: Wear sunscreen people! EAT: Gingerbread house recipe – Sally's Baking Addiction Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Angela White is Australia's most successful porn star. Angela knew she wanted to work in porn from the age of fourteen. She saw the industry as a place where her sexuality and her love of sex would be celebrated, not stigmatised. Today, Angela is one of the biggest adult entertainers in the world, with her own empire. The Daily Beast describes her as the "Meryl Streep of porn". In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Angela White talk about everything from politics, education, shame around sex and the ins and outs of the pornography industry. THE WEEKEND LIST WATCH: STUTZ - Netflix Documentary WATCH: The White Lotus - BINGE WATCH: Dead To Me (Season 3) - Netflix GET: Sticks Pinot Noir - Yarra Valley Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tom Boyd was just eighteen years old when he was named the number one AFL draft pick of 2013. After briefly playing for Greater Western Sydney he moved back to Melbourne to join the Western Bulldogs. The teenager's contract was worth a record-breaking $7 million. Tom Boyd was instrumental in the Bulldogs premiership of 2016, the team's first in 62 years. Three years later, at 23 years old, Tom made the decision to retire from footy, shocking fans, commentators and everyone who had predicted a long and glittering career. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi & Tom Boyd discuss the pressure and scrutiny that came with Tom's AFL career, including the cycle of severe insomnia, depression and anxiety, plus his insights on what the AFL can do better to help players both on and off the field. THE WEEKEND LIST WATCH: Donna Hay Christmas – Disney+ WATCH: The Phantom of The Opera – Arts Centre Melbourne DO: Check out Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales GET: Witchery X KITX capsule collection 'Towards a Sustainable Future' Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brooke Blurton was Australia's first ever Indigenous and bisexual Bachelorette. There is so more to this impressive young woman than reality TV fame. Brooke is a passionate advocate for mental health, a proud champion of young queer people and people of colour.In her new book Big Love, she reveals a far more complex character than we were permitted to see on screen, and speaks about a childhood that was truly harrowing at times but nonetheless, full of love. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Brooke Blurton dive into the importance of identity and culture, mental health and breaking through intergenerational trauma. THE WEEKEND LIST LISTEN: Jan Fran ‘I Just Thought, This Is It' - The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show Podcast WATCH: The Great British Bake Off - BINGE LISTEN: Peking Duk Podcast GET: Nala Underwear Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Teela Reid is a proud Wiradjuri and Wailwan woman, lawyer, and story-teller. Teela was also involved in the Constitutional dialogue process that culminated in the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The Prime Minister has foreshadowed a referendum on the question of a First Nations Voice to Parliament; a key component of the Statement of the Heart. One day soon we will all be called upon to vote on this critical question.In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Teela Reid discuss kinship, oral history, colonization, healing, treaty, and much more. THE WEEKEND LIST: READ: Audiobooks from your local library WATCH: Emilia – Arts Centre Melbourne WATCH: Drink Masters – Netflix READ: Uluru Statement From The Heart Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
While Matt & Alex enjoy a holiday, we look back on some of the times the guys cheated with other podcasts! On today's episode Matt Okine joins The Weekend Briefing with Jamila Rizvi. ABOUT THE WEEKEND BRIEFING: The Weekend Briefing is a conversational-style show that profiles some of Australia's favourite names, with recent guests including Rebel Wilson, Courtney Act, Dannii Minogue, Andy Lee, Waleed Aly, Samantha Harris, George Ezra and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan Shelton is a hugely successful comedian, actor, writer, radio and television presenter. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Ryan Shelton discuss following opportunities for success, discovering the power of vulnerability and Ryan's own creative processes, where he has found honesty as the secret for his latest accomplishments. THE WEEKEND LIST: WATCH: Hocus Pocus & Hocus Pocus 2 – Disney+ LISTEN: How Other Dads Dad With Hamish Blake – Podcast WATCH: Eat The Rich: The Game Stop Saga – Netflix GET: Holme Beauty Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you tuned in to watch this year's federal election night coverage, even for a few moments, you would have seen a sea of teal. All the political commentators could talk about was the wave of centre right independents who had claimed previously safe Liberal party seats. At the centre of these shifting political winds is Allegra Spender, former businesswoman and now the member for Wentworth covering some of Sydney's wealthiest suburbs. Allegra Spender comes from a high-profile family, with both her father and grandfather being MPs and her mother, the late fashion designer Carla Zampatti. In this conversation, Jamila Rizvi and Allegra Spender cover everything from tax cuts, climate change, women's issues and Australia's ever-changing political climate. The Weekend List: Watch: Don't Worry Darling Listen: FULL STORY: Ben Roberts-Smith V The Media - Podcast Watch: Easy-Bake Battle: The Home Cooking Competition - Netflix Cook: Sweet Potato Tea Cake – Bon Appetit Recipe Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emma Carey says she wasn't a particularly positive person before her accident. She was working in a job that she didn't particularly like, going through the motions of life without a lot of spark or ambition. While not wanting to take away from the seriousness of her experience and the pain and anguish of recovery, Emma says her life has changed for the better. She has gained an appreciation for what it means to be alive. Emma is now 29 years old and it's been almost a decade since she literally fell 15,000 feet from the sky, and survived. Within what she has been through and what she has discovered along the way, are lessons for all of us. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Emma Carey discuss life after becoming disabled, gaining a new perspective on life and Emma's emotional recovery after the incident. THE WEEKEND LIST: WATCH: Derry Girls - Netflix READ: The Joy of Better Cooking by Alice Zaslavsky WATCH: The Redeem Team – Netflix WATCH: The Dropout – Disney+ Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will deliver his first budget later this month. The 44-year-old has been tipped as ‘one to watch' since he was a 20-something joining his local ALP branch. In this conversation, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Jamila Rizvi discuss everything from the cost of living and housing prices, to childcare and the role of women, to climate change and why politicians never seem to talk about young people on budget night. We discover what drives the country's new main economic manager, whose advice does he listen to and how do you answer a question as big as how to spend everyone else 's money? THE WEEKEND LIST: WATCH: Welcome to Wrexham – Disney+ DO: Spring Fling – The Wheeler Centre Melbourne LISTEN: Matt & Alex – All Day Breakfast DO: Hijinx HotelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where does confidence come from? Author, activist, and Future Women's Deputy Managing Director Jamila Rizvi brings both her experiences, and the research behind confidence to discuss how to best build it in your life. Helen and Jamila share the most common struggles they hear women have with maintaining confidence, as well as practical tips you can implement into your communication and career to dissuade any self doubt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Louise Milligan is an investigative reporter for 7.30 and Four Corners on the ABC, Louise Milligan's job is to uncover and explore the complicated, often disturbing realities of Australia's most high profile political and legal stories. In this conversation, Jamila Rizvi and Louise Milligan explore the personal cost to the high profile, high stakes nature of investigative journalism, what it's like being “the news”, rather than reporting on it and Louise's illustrious career journey. You can check out the new Four Corners episode on October 3rd on ABC or catch up on iView. THE WEEKEND LIST: DO: Local trivia Night WATCH: Heartbreak High – Netflix WATCH: Do Revenge – Netflix LISTEN: The Drop Podcast CONTENT WARNING: BRIEF MENTION OF SUICIDE. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP, PLEASE CALL LIFELINE ON 13 11 14 . Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nakkiah Lui is an actor, writer and comedian. She is a Gamilaroi and Torres Strait Islander woman who is well known as a passionate, determined advocate for the rights and equality of First Nations people. She has an outstanding number of artistic achievements. You will recognise her from TV shows including Black Comedy, Preppers, Kiki and Kitty and Get Krackin or follow her witty, acerbic takes on Twitter.In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Nakkiah Lui discuss everything from motherhood, diversity in the Australian media and the backlash of portraying fictional characters. THE WEEKEND LIST: DO: ⚠️ BeReal App ⚠️ DO: Follow Instagram page - @pizza_night_ READ: The Real Story of the Birth of Fall Out Boy - Rolling Stone DO: BIG4 Holiday Park Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hugh Van Cuylenburg is a bestselling author and co-host of the popular podcast, The Imperfects. Hugh works in the area of resilience, through his podcast and books, he's worked with everyone from school kids to football stars on how to live a more resilient life. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Hugh Van Cuylenburg discuss embracing the current season of your life, the power of resilience and the importance of everyone, but men in particular, sharing their emotions and allowing each other to be vulnerable. THE WEEKEND LIST: WATCH: Me Time (Netflix) DO: Finalist 2022 Australian Life Photography Competition in Hyde Park 15th Sept – 9thOct DO: Get a Frank Green Water bottle and stay hydrated! LISTEN: The Imperfects - Podcast Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two months ago Hannah Diviney wrote a tweet that went viral. Hannah was the driving force behind Lizzo and Beyonce, two of the most powerful and influential people in pop music, changing their lyrics which used an ablest slur. Hannah Diviney is a writer and disability & women's rights advocate. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Hannah Diviney unpack everything from pop stars, to cartoons, to the experience of life from a different vantage point. Sign the petition for Disney to create a princess with disabilities here: https://www.change.org/p/disneystudios-create-a-disney-princess-with-disabilities?original_footer_petition_id=14548521&algorithm=promoted&source_location=petition_footer&grid_position=7&pt=AVBldGl0aW9uACS4jgEAAAAAYNr34O0kCM8yOTc2MGYyOA%3D%3D THE WEEKEND LIST: WATCH: Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Netflix) DO: Melbourne Writers Festival DO: Liquidless Reed DiffusersDO: Follow disability advocates online! IG handles: @hannahthewildflower @_astridedwards_ @edesmarchelier @dylanalcott @elizahull @turiapitt @taramossauthor @dinesh.palipana Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Johnny Ruffo is an Australian singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, television personality and now a newly minted author, with his memoir No Finish Line. Johnny auditioned for X-Factor Australia in 2011 on a whim and after placing third signed a recording contract with Sony. He won Dancing with the Stars the following year, released a debut single and joined the cast of Home and Away. Then Johnny started suffering from severe headaches, and after emergency surgery, woke up and was told he has brain cancer. By 2019 he was in remission but in 2020 the cancer returned. Five years on and he is still fighting - and he's fighting to win. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Johnny Ruffo discuss Johnny's rise to super stardom, his on-going battle with brain cancer and discover they have something surprising in common. THE WEEKEND LIST: WATCH: Have You Been Paying Attention? – Monday's at 8:30pm Channel 10 or TenPlay WATCH: House of the Dragon – BINGE LISTEN: Where should we begin? With Esther Perel EAT: Rice Paper Puff Recipe Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nevo Zisin is a queer author, speaker, performer, and activist. Their speaking and writing in the gender and LGBTQIA+ space has been affirming for so many queer kids and adults, and educative for friends, family and allies alike. Nevo's books Finding Nevo and The Pronoun Lowdown are available at all good bookstores. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Nevo Zisin discuss queer activism, Nevo's personal journey of self-discovery and the importance of a loving and supportive environment for all kids to thrive. CONTENT WARNING: Brief mention of suicide Help and support is always available. If you need to talk, please contact Lifeline by calling 13 11 14 or Q-Life 1800 184 527, an anonymous and free LGBTIQA+ support, 3pm-12am. THE WEEKEND LIST: WATCH: The Handmaids Tale – SBS On Demand READ: The Crikey Read – Leaning Out by Kristine Ziwica WATCH: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills – HAYU DO: Help fight famine by writing to your local MP - https://www.fightfamine.com.au/ Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This year's FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup is only a month away and Ezi Magbegor is more than ready. A self-described ‘quiet person' Ezi says she has tried to stay grounded during her meteoric rise in the sport. A remarkable feat given that she's currently playing in the WNBA and was part of the Seattle Storm's championship winning team in her rookie season. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Ezi Magbegor talk all things basketball, keeping a level head and dealing with pressure at an elite level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Indira Naidoo is an Australian author, journalist, television and radio presenter. She has had a colourful life, full of travel and unique experiences. Indira is the eldest in her family, she is one of three sisters. In 2020, Indira's whole world changed when she lost her vivacious, intelligent, younger sister. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Indira Naidoo, discuss loss, grief and the incredible healing powers of nature. CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of death by suicide. Help and support is always available. If you need to talk, please contact Lifeline by calling 13 11 14. Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Samuel Jonathan McMillan was editing the United Nations Youth Australia newsletter and studying law at Melbourne University when he realised that he was more interested in telling jokes than studying.Fast forward 20 years and Sammy J is a household name. He hosts ABC Melbourne's breakfast show, and his satirical videos are a fan favourite on ABC television. He's an award-winning stand-up comedian, who also uses video and self-composed music in his work. In this joyful conversation, Jamila Rizvi and Sammy J discuss juice boxes, Disney's golden age and how much of yourself you really share with those around you. THE WEEKEND LIST: LISTEN: Michelle Brasier – The Case for Optimism (The Imperfects Podcast) WATCH: Vikings: Valhalla (Netflix) WATCH: My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman (Netflix) READ: Sundressed: Natural Fibres and the Future of Fashion (Book by Lucianne Tonti) Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sarah Davidson describes herself as a funtrepreneur and an overenthusiastic life lover, who is interested in too many things. Sarah was adopted as a baby from South Korea and grew up in Australia. She was a high achieving student who started her professional life as a mergers and acquisitions lawyer, until she got sick. One of the things that helped her during that dark and difficult time, eventually became the business opportunity which would change the direction of her life. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Sarah Davidson discuss burn out, the death of “hustle” culture in young women and Sarah's magical discovery of Matcha powder. THE WEEKEND LIST: WATCH: Below Deck Mediterranean (Hayu) EAT: Ottolenghi's Beet, Caraway, & Goat Cheese Bread LISTEN: The Mall is Dead (Long Live The Mall) - Decoder Ring Podcast WATCH: Bluey (ABC) Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tara Moss is a best-selling Canadian-Australian author who has written 14 books spanning multiple different genres.In addition to her books, Tara is a documentary maker, a television presenter, a journalist and most recently a disability advocate. In this episode Jamila Rizvi and Tara Moss unpack everything from body image, chronic pain, Tara's work ethic, to the loss of her beautiful mother when she was still a very young person. THE WEEKEND LIST: EAT: Molten Choc Chunk Brownie - Donna Hay Packet Mix READ: The Biggest Problem With Remote Work - The Atlantic WATCH: White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch (Netflix) DO: Wear a mask, give yourself time to rest if you have covid & RELAX! Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deborah Frances-White is the original guilty feminist. Deborah is an Australian-born, London-based writer and comedian who is best known for her award-winning podcast, The Guilty Feminist. She is a force to be reckoned with. In this conversation, Jamila Rizvi and Deborah Frances-White cover everything from Roe V Wade, the age of criminality, being a modern feminist and the need for a refuelling with social justice groups. Content warning: Brief mention of sexual assaultSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Pop Queers, Jamila Rizvi takes on April Hélène-Horton in a heated battle for a Kath and Kim “I'm Gropable!” tea towel. Jamila is the Deputy Managing Director... LEARN MORE The post Pop Queers: Ep 88: Jamila Rizvi vs April Hélène-Horton appeared first on Pop Queers.
Miriam Rizvi is one third of the ARIA award nominated children's band, The Beanies. The Beanies also have a podcast on the LiSTNR app or wherever you get your podcasts. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi interviews her little sister Mim. They dive into the pressures of growing up in a highly successful family, how imposter syndrome manifests in different ways and the lengths Mim went to supporting Jamila during a stay in hospital. For all the information on The Beanies upcoming live shows head to https://thebeanies.com.au/liveshows THE WEEKEND LIST: WATCH: Only Murders in the Building – Season 2 on Disney+ WATCH: MasterChef Australia: Fan VS Favourites – Ten Play WATCH: Senior Year - Netflix READ: We're not going back to the time before Roe. We're going somewhere worse. - The New Yorker Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do we support those who speak out? How can we support advocates who speak from traumatic lived experiences? When victims of violence move from silence to speech, how do we honour their stories?Rosie Batty and Grace Tame have built their lives around fighting for justice. Together for the first time, they share their experiences of being Australian of the Year, explore the power of personal testimony, and advocacy's personal cost. These two heroic advocates have a necessary conversation about upholding and protecting vocal survivors.Hosted by Jamila Rizvi, recorded live at the Sydney Opera House for All About Women 2022.-Watch other talks on Stream. The new streaming service from the Sydney Opera House. Register for free now and start watching.Follow the Sydney Opera House on: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Yael Stone took the world by storm, as Lorna Morello on the hugely popular Netflix original Orange is the New Black. After Orange is the New Black ended, Yael made international headlines when she alleged that actor Geoffrey Rush had behaved inappropriately towards her during the production of The Diary of a Madman. He denied the allegations and separately won defamation proceedings against The Daily Telegraph, and was awarded record damages by the court. In 2019, Yael was back home in Australia, expecting the birth of her daughter. The summer bushfires that would close out that year prompted her to take a new path. Setting acting to the side and pursuing advocacy and action to prevent dangerous climate change. In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Yael Stone discuss life after Orange is the New Black, motherhood, her allegations against a fellow actor and her new career path, helping to find solutions against the climate crisis. Yael is the founding director for the non-for-profit group, Hi Neighbour. This volunteer organisation is energised with the power of the past and excitement for the future. You can find out more info about her newly found organisation Hi Neighbour here: www.hineighbour.com.au Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Craig Foster was Australia's 419th Socceroo and 40th Captain of our national men's soccer side. He's since had an illustrious career as a sports analyst and broadcaster. Craig Foster has always been passionate and dedicated to social justice. He's campaigned for an Australian Republic, better support services for the homeless, Indigenous rights and self determination and for action to prevent dangerous climate change. In this conversation, Jamila Rizvi and Craig Foster discuss life after football, his advocacy for refugees and asylum seekers, and the role this issue may play in the upcoming federal election. THE WEEKEND LIST: LISTEN: The Kardashians (Disney+) LISTEN: Big Brother (7 Network) WATCH: Old Enough(Netflix) WATCH: Tomorrow Tonight (ABC) Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our very own Antoinette Lattouf joins us on The Weekend Briefing. Antoinette's book 'How to Lose Friends and Influence White People' has just hit the shelves and is available at all good bookstores. In this conversation with Jamila Rizvi, Antoinette Lattouf goes deep on growing up in Western Sydney from a poor refugee family, the blatant racism she has faced throughout her life and what she's doing to help the racism problem within Australian media, plus her experience with perinatal depression and anxiety. LISTEN: Just The Gist Podcast (LiSTNR) LISTEN: Decoder Ring Podcast WATCH: Bullshit: The Game Show (Netflix) EAT: Karen Martini's yoghurt-crusted roast cauliflower (Good Food) Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU Help and support is always available. If you need to talk, 24/7 crisis support is available from Lifeline by calling: 13 11 14. PANDA HELPLINE FIND SOMEONE TO TALK TO, MON TO FRI, 9AM - 7.30PM AEST/AEDT 1300 726 306 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April Hélène-Horton isThe Bodzilla. An online moniker that has won tens of thousands of social media fans thanks to April's loud and proud revolutionising of beauty standards. April not only reveals the absence of diverse bodies in the media but she is part of the solution. She was the first plus size model to appear in a bikini as part of a major Australian advertising campaign. Of that experience, April has said "I was the first fat chick on a billboard, and I don't want to be the last.” In this conversation, Jamila Rizvi and April Hélène-Horton go deep on the body inclusivity movement in Australia, where we need to go from here and how to navigate tricky topics around body descriptors with young children. THE WEEKEND LIST: DO: Monikers (Card Game) EAT: Medjool Dates WATCH: Queer Eye Germany (Netflix) WATCH: Anatomy of a Scandal (Netflix) Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jamila Rizvi would like to be Roxanne Gay when she grows up. Ignore the fact she's “technically” a grown up already! Roxane Gay is an American-born writer of Haitian descent and is known internationally as a New York Times best-selling author, a speaker, a podcaster, a teacher and cultural icon. In this conversation, recorded live at The Wheeler Centre, Jamila and Roxane unpack race, privilege, bodies, feminism and yes, bad reality television. A massive thank you to The Wheeler Centre for today's episode. To find out more about upcoming events head to wheelercentre.com Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Asking someone else for anything is a delicate enough task, but when you're asking them to be vulnerable, it's something else entirely. How do you make people comfortable sharing something that is, by definition, uncomfortable? Jamila Rizvi, the bestselling author, public speaker, podcast presenter and interviewer, is no stranger to this tricky task. She's spoken to everyone from Bill Gates to Kim Kardashian, and many of her interviews unearth incredibly touching moments. The key? Don't ask for something you're not willing to give yourself.Jamila shares one example from an interview with Danii Minogue, in which Jamila shared her own vulnerable moment first, before asking Danii to do the same. Connect with Jamila on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedinYou can find the full interview here: Give up the work-life balance illusion with Jamila Rizvi ***Connect with me on the socials:LinkedinTwitterInstagram If you're looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.coVisit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITSProduced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberSound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Asking someone else for anything is a delicate enough task, but when you're asking them to be vulnerable, it's something else entirely. How do you make people comfortable sharing something that is, by definition, uncomfortable? Jamila Rizvi, the bestselling author, public speaker, podcast presenter and interviewer, is no stranger to this tricky task. She's spoken to everyone from Bill Gates to Kim Kardashian, and many of her interviews unearth incredibly touching moments. The key? Don't ask for something you're not willing to give yourself. Jamila shares one example from an interview with Danii Minogue, in which Jamila shared her own vulnerable moment first, before asking Danii to do the same. Connect with Jamila on Twitter, Instagram or Linkedin You can find the full interview here: Give up the work-life balance illusion with Jamila Rizvi *** Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin Twitter Instagram If you're looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: Martin Imber
Rhys Nicholson is a multi-award winning Australian stand-up, writer, actor and judge on Ru Paul's Drag Race Down Under. His stand up comedy is daring and honest, witty and wildly inappropriate in the best possible way. In this conversation, Jamila Rizvi sat down with Rhys Nicholson to talk about everything from being bullied at school, to falling in love, from making a political stand, to walking the runway on Drag Race. Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Push back when people try to deny you. When people say you shouldn't be taken seriously. Because what they're really saying is that they don't have the ability to recognise true, interesting perspectives.' Part of the exciting return of international artists to live events with the Wheeler Centre, in March 2022, writer and cultural icon Roxane Gay returned to Australia for an insightful and audacious conversation with commentator and gender equality advocate Jamila Rizvi. Following critical acclaim for her bestselling works, including Bad Feminist, Difficult Women and Hunger, Gay is now turning the spotlight on powerful emerging literary talent through her newsletter, The Audacity and the accompanying Audacious Book Club. Her work in promoting new talent doesn't stop there – last year she launched her own publishing imprint, Roxane Gay Books, which seeks to publish and support works of fiction, nonfiction and poetry from underrepresented perspectives. In this conversation, Gay discusses her unapologetic and audacious approach to writing and culture and her commitment to opening doors for others along the way. This event was supported by Future Women The official bookseller for this event was Brunswick BoundSupport the Wheeler Centre: https://www.wheelercentre.com/support-us/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you saw an infectious disease outbreak, would you run far, far away? Dr Meru Sheel runs towards it. Meru grew up in India, where diseases like polio and tuberculosis made people around her extremely sick. It made her want to help. Meru became a disease detective, a field epidemiologist and now dedicates her life to stopping infectious diseases in their tracks! Her detective work tackles everything from gastro to the COVID-19 pandemic. And the clues she finds helps communities, scientists, healthcare workers and politicians to keep everyone safe. Narrated by author and political commentator Jamila Rizvi
Dave “Hughesy” Hughes is one of Australia's all-time favourite stand-up comedians, radio hosts and television presenters. What is Dave Hughes like under the froth and bubble of celebrity? What do his kids think of his radio antics? What made him give up booze at age 21? Where does his passionate veganism come from and what did he learn from the Dalai lama? In this conversation, Jamila Rizvi and Hughesy answer all these questions and more. Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU Twitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This special compilation episode features five of the best stories ever told on the show. Actor Rob Carlton, the Guilty Feminist Deborah Francis-White, Mambo founder Dare Jennings, radio presenter James Valentine and author Jamila Rizvi all share their personal stories behind their 5ML book choice. Follow The Five of My Life on Instagram Contact Nigel here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maxine Beneba Clarke is an Australian writer of Afro-Caribbean descent whose work includes fiction, non-fiction, children's books and poetry. She has won a plethora prizes. From the NSW Premier's Award to the Australian Book Industry Literary Fiction Book of the Year. Maxine is so much more than a mantelpiece heavy with trophies. Her books, her poetry and her musings on Twitter are a stand-out contribution to this country's discussion of race, inclusion and politics. She is a voice worthy of your attention. In this episode Jamila Rizvi speaks with her favourite author about growing up in Australia through the lens of race, maintaining being an artist through a global pandemic and what it takes to write and create from a child's perspective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lisa Wilkinson has lived most of her life in the public eye. At age just 21 she became editor of DOLLY magazine, before going on to edit CLEO magazine and later becoming a longtime co-host of the TODAY show with Karl Stefanovic. Now co-host of The Project and with a new autobiography in bookstores, Wilkinson remains at the top of her game. In this chat with Jamila Rizvi she spoke about television, feminism, working hard and making it to the top. Lisa's memoir It Wasn't Meant to Be Like This is available in all good bookstores. THE WEEKEND LIST with Tait McGregor: Watch: Encanto (Disney+) Watch: Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame speech See: Splendor in the Grass sideshows Listen: Relaxing Sleep Music by Comforting Sounds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Norman Swan's COVID-19 analysis has made him one of the most recognisable media identities in the last two years. But where did this highly articulate, bespectacled doctor with a Scottish accent come from? In this chat with guest host Tom Tilley, Norman discusses his upbringing in Scotland, why he decided to get political during the pandemic and what he's learnt about himself over the past few years. Regular host Jamila Rizvi will be back next week. THE WEEKEND LIST with Tom Tilley: Read: Beyond Belief by Elle Hardy Watch: Seachange (Netflix) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You've probably heard of Shameless, the celebrity and pop culture podcast that has taken the country by storm. But who are Michelle Andrews and Zara McDonald, the notoriously private young women behind the podcasting juggernaut? In this conversation with Jamila Rizvi, Zara and Michelle unpack what gave them the courage to leave their secure jobs and try something totally new, why they like keeping some seperation between private and public, and why we are all so obsessed with celebrity culture. THE WEEKEND LIST with Tait McGregor: Watch: Queer Eye (Netflix) Podcast:The Bias Diagnosis Cook:Freekeh Salad by Rick Stein Podcast: And Just Like That…The Writers Room See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Growing up on the Sunshine Coast, Michelle Law was both very aware and a little resistant to her own Chinese-ness. As an adult, she has embraced the cross-cultural narrative, putting her experiences into writing books, essays, plays and television series. In this conversation with Jamila Rizvi, Michelle Law talks about her new book Asian Girls Are Going Places, how she's trying to unlearn some of her workaholic tendencies, and why she's a passionate advocate for diversity quotas in the arts and culture industry. THE WEEKEND LIST with Tait McGregor: Watch: Euphoria (Binge) Watch: Cheer season 2 (Netflix) Listen: ADOLESCENCE by BANYK Watch: Love Me (Binge) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It doesn't matter if you're not a professional writer - as a professional anything, you're going to need to do a lot of writing. According to best-selling author Jamila Rizvi, this is a good thing, because your writing skills are like a muscle and therefore need constant training. She teaches you how to improve your writing no matter what field you're in, and shares some tips for building momentum and staying focused during lockdown. Jamila also gives tips on how to edit your own work if you don't have a professional editor, and how you can use friends and family to side-step the tunnel vision that gets in the way of good, clear writing. Connect with Jamila on Twitter, Instagram, or via her website. Grab a copy of Work.Love.Body. Connect with me on the socials:LinkedinTwitterInstagram If you're looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.coVisit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITSProduced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberEpisode Producers: Jenna Koda and Liam RiordanSound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.