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How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyKimberlee Sweeney: Divorce, co-parenting, and Degrees of SeparationIn this powerful conversation, I am joined by Kimberlee Sweeney, certified divorce and co-parenting coach and founder of Degrees of Separation, to unpack how separation and divorce can amplify the motherhood penalty — and what you can do to protect yourself emotionally, legally and financially.Kimberlee shares her expert insight from a decade in the field, explaining how divorce coaching works, what co-parenting support really looks like, and the critical decisions mothers need to make before, during, and after a relationship ends. She also breaks down how the Aotearoa Divorce and Separation Institute (ADSI) is setting ethical standards fo...2025-07-2331 minHow to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyNicole Retter: The default parent dilemma (and how to fix it)In this insightful conversation, I am joined by the brilliant Nicole Retter, founder of PAM, Personal Admin Manager, an app built to ease the mental load for overwhelmed parents.We unpack the invisible labour of parenthood and why the default parent trap isn’t just unfair, but completely unsustainableWe talk about the emotional toll, the cognitive overload, and the system-wide shift we could make if we stopped pretending that flexibility is a “perk” only mothers need.This is an episode that goes beyond complaining. It’s about redesigning.We speak about:2025-07-1644 minHow to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyRachel Carrell: The brutal reality of childcare systems around the worldIn this powerful conversation, I am joined by the brilliant Rachel Carrell, CEO and Founder of Koru Kids, an innovative childcare provider operating in 10 cities in the UK.Rachel shares the story of how Koru Kids came to be (spoiler: it wasn’t built in 18 months), the brutal reality of childcare systems around the world, and why the motherhood penalty is not a personal budgeting problem, but a structural failure.From shift-working nurses to after-school pickup logistics, Rachel unpacks the real-world ripple effects of underfunded childcare and unequal parental leave, including what it costs women’s ca...2025-07-0930 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyHaylee Killip: NOD: urgent, on-demand childcareWe love talking to people who are trying to smash the system and Haylee Killip is one of these people. A business that was born out of the struggle of a corporate career and the juggle of being a parent. And specifically finding childcare that was flexible. She tried everything when she was a new mum and could not find what she needed. Whether it was an extra pair of hands so she could work in the other room at home, or someone to provide care for a sick child so she could deliver a key client meeting or e...2025-06-1840 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyKatherine Cornish and Vanessa Simons: Relationships Grounded In TrustIn this special episode we talk to Katherine Cornish and Vanessa Simons (both from Fisher Funds) about their experiences as single parents. To share their reflections on the motherhood penalty and how they would change the system. To understand the challenges that might be different and what some of the solutions are that help. Both Katherine and Vanessa become solo parents under different circumstances and they courageously share their stories with us. They share them in a real and unfiltered way which I know so many listeners will find comfort in. We talk about hard things including grief, choices a...2025-06-111h 01
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyKate Mangino: Equal PartnersIt is not often that you get to talk to an international author and accomplished practitioner in tackling harmful gender norms and promoting positive social change. But in this episode we do as we are talking to Kate Mangino, PhD. Kate is the author of Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home, which addresses the social norms that underpin household gender inequality - and offers practical advice as to what each of us can do to change them. (Yes, part of our gender problem is structural, which requires policy change. But much of our gender problem is social – which re...2025-06-0447 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyTania Domett and Prue Tyler: Who Is Carrying The Light?This is a unique episode where we take a little pulse check on where we are with The Motherhood Penalty with Prue Tyler and Tania Domett. I started this podcast in September 2023 to start conversations about smashing the system that creates the motherhood penalty. In this episode we talk about how far we have come, we talk about who is carrying the light and of course - what they would use their magic wand for!Prue Tyler is the director of Shift Advisory and Shift Compliance. Shift is all about normalizing flexible working and part-time working primarily...2025-05-2849 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyNorma Barrett: Healthy Families Need Healthy DadsI dedicated my entire second season to Dads as they are a key part of the puzzle when it comes to gender equity. So when I came across some research on Dads that was entitled: “Passenger parenting, role conflict and guilt: the transition to parenthood from new and experienced fathers” - I got very excited. And that is where Norma Barrett enters - Norma is one of the co-authors of this research and I was so lucky to get time with her to discuss her findings. Originally from Cork in Ireland, she now lives in Australia and is a l...2025-05-2239 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyRachel Paris: Pivoting Your Career and Dual Career Couple ReflectionsThis conversation is so good on so many levels. I knew that I had to invite Rachel Paris onto the podcast for several reasons. Firstly because she has recently published her debut novel “See How They Fall” and at its heart, it is a story on what it is to be a mother. On what you would do for your children. It is also a story of the strength of women and how so much of our experience can be unspoken. A little bit like the motherhood penalty - a shared experience of many but we don’t always talk o...2025-05-1445 min
Talk With Me, LADY EEp9: Sex Was My Escape! (Nathaniel Mclean) Faith and BusinessNathanael recounts his remarkable journey through life, marked by the challenges of dealing with dad leaving his mother at a young age and being told to be the man of the house at a young age. He also grappled with the trauma of sexual abuse. Despite these hardships, he channeled his experiences into becoming an advocate for men’s mental health. Through his work, he hosts events for men and sells journals, which he encourages individuals to purchase for themselves or as gifts for loved ones.TRIGGER WARNING!2025-04-2246 min
Climate ConversationsClimate News: 'Heat is the biggest killer in Australia' - Emma Bacon, Sweltering CitiesEmma Bacon (pictured) is among the most climate-aware and knowledgeable Australians and leads the Sydney-based non-government organisation. "Sweltering Cities".You can hear more of Ms Bacon's almost prescient thinking on the "Finding Nature" podcast.If you're in Geelong this Friday, March 28, get along to that city's "Climate Cafe"."Garbage trucks are catching fire. Your battery could be to blame";"Forget the Future — The Fall of Society Has Already Begun";"I Wrote A Book About Water: Here’s What I Learned";"‘Sugar-daddy’ Trump comes for CSIRO on scientific research...2025-03-2532 min
System Speak: Complex Trauma and Dissociative DisordersMcLean at HarvardWe share some of what we learned at the McLean presentation at Harvard.The website is HERE.You can join the Community HERE. Remember that you will not be able to see much until joining groups. Message us if we can help!You can contact the podcast HERE.Content Note: Content on this website and in the podcasts is assumed to be trauma and/or dissociative related due to the nature of what is being shared here in general. Content descriptors are generally given in each episode. Specific trigger warnings are not...2025-02-2038 min
Beyond 90Brooke One (Cap 224: Clare Hunt)We cram discussion of nine Dub games and plenty more into this pod!
Emma waxes lyrical about Clare Hunt, Maj talks about a busy week for Brisbane Roar, Eric takes delight in Futsal Matildas goalkeeper Jessica Mclean scoring for the national team, and Dale provides a wild Dub stat.2025-01-1451 min
Where's My Money?Smashing Barriers: Emma McLean on the Motherhood PenaltyIn this episode of 'Where's My Money,' Emma McLean, founder of Works for Everyone and host of How to Smash the Motherhood Penalty, discusses the systemic undervaluing of caregiving that results in the motherhood penalty. Emma explains how the current system impacts women's careers, salaries, and retirement savings. She emphasises the importance of couples having candid conversations about family roles and responsibilities, advocating for both systemic and workplace changes, and supporting each other to mitigate these challenges. Emma's Bio Emma Mclean is the mother of three teenagers and founder of Works for Everyone, a w...2024-12-2222 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyMaddock Price: The power of reflection as a working dadIn this last episode of season two, we interview Maddock Price. Maddock is a proud dad to two energetic boys with a third child on the way next year. He lives in Avondale, Auckland, with his beautiful wife, Sophie, and works as the Head of Recruitment at Kiwibank. Raised in Te Awamutu, Maddock is proud to whakapapa to Ngāti Rangi, Te Atahaunui a Pāpārangi, and Ngāi Tahu on his mother’s side, and Wales and England on his father’s side. Maddock still has his L plates on when it comes to being a dad but...2024-12-1943 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyShea Bentley: Asking for what you need for your familyIn this episode, we interview Shea Bentley, a father of three children under five. Along with his wife they have leaned into conversations with their employers to ensure they can manage their caregiving responsibilities. Shea was very generous in sharing what works for his family and what his family’s priorities are, including:The power of asking for the hours you need from your employer. Even if it feels scary. The importance of a family routine at home and communication.Talking with other Dads around how they have a career and a family. The pressures that Dad feel to b...2024-12-1732 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyJoe Consedine: How men have so much more to give to the worldIn this episode, we interview Joe Consedine. Joe is a former Director of Champions for Change with Global Women where he worked with New Zealand’s leading 80 Chief Executives and Board Chairs on scaled Diversity Equity and Inclusion strategies for Aotearoa, New Zealand.Prior to Champions for Change Joe was the New Zealand General Manger for Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand where he led the development of the accounting profession’s first ever inclusion strategy, developed a playbook on the gender pay gap with a reach of over 850k and was recognised by the NZ Minister for...2024-12-1544 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltySam Cunnington Waugh: Switching Up Support for Dads at WorkIn this episode, we interview Sam Cunnington Waugh. Sam is a father to an almost 5 month old boy Felix, and a 5 year old daughter Rhea, who has recently started school. He is a Brit, married to a kiwi Bella and they moved over to Aotearoa from London in 2021, during the tail end of the pandemic. Sam works in government, currently at a crown entity, but has had a varied history in different government departments across the UK and now NZ. He is aspiring to middle management and not totally sure how he feels about that!H...2024-12-1239 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltySean Keaney: The importance of leaving loudly and why family trumps workIn this episode, we interview Sean Keaney. Sean, CEO of FCB Wellington, isn't your average ad exec. He's a seasoned veteran, having cut his teeth in the good old days of direct mail, and has since tackled campaigns for a diverse range of clients, from banks to power companies, retirement villages to consumer electronics giants.But Sean's passion lies beyond the bottom line. He's a champion for important causes, bringing his strategic mind to issues like mental health, alcohol moderation, family violence, and safety across the board - road, water, fire, you name it.He's...2024-12-1037 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyScott La Franchie: The role that leaders can play in making space for DadsIn this episode, we interview Scott La Franchie. Scott is a proud Husband and father of two young daughters, aged 4 and 6, and a senior leader and marketing strategist with nearly two decades of experience launching innovative products across IT, telecommunications, and security sectors in New Zealand. He is currently taking a break after finishing up at First Security and will be focusing on family and home activities full time, with his wife -Rebekah (a marketing lead at Datacom) continuing to work full time - when he has some free time (ha) he will be planning his next big adventure c...2024-12-0248 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyPaul Taylor: The power of talking with the Dads around youIn this episode, we interview Paul Taylor. You may remember him and his wife Bec from Season One. Well – he is back! We are super lucky to hear from him again. Paul and Bec met in London, had an amazing, carefree, fun-filled time working jobs they loved, traveling, sleeping in, and genuinely living the dream. They moved home to Auckland and suddenly life came at them fast. They bought a house, got married, Paul lost his Dad to cancer, had a daughter, lost Bec’s Dad to a heart attack, moved in with Bec’s Mum ‘temporarily’, had a son, chang...2024-12-0250 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyCallum Williamson: Building a society around the needs of children and parentsIn this episode, we interview Callum Williamson. Callum is a working father and General Manager at Conductive Education Taranaki who recently took time off to care for his one-year-old daughter, Molly-Maggie. During this period, he experienced the day-to-day demands of balancing parenting and professional responsibilities. Callum shares his perspective on the challenges and adjustments that come with being a dad in today’s working world.Our conversation blended Callum’s experience as a working dad, as a leader of people who are also parents and as someone who actively participates in his wider community. One of those ways...2024-12-0249 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyEmma Mclean: Making Space for DadsKia ora koutou, welcome back to Season Two of How to Smash the Motherhood Penalty. In this season we are turning the spotlight onto Working Fathers. Even though they may not personally pay “the motherhood penalty” they make tough sacrifices, and they face real challenges in the juggle of career and family. In this season I will get curious about the challenges they face, the support they lean on and the opportunity for system change that will create space for dads to show up in the way they want to – at home and at work. I was inspire...2024-12-0212 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltySteve Jurkovich: Redefining success as a working dadIn this episode, we interview Steve Jurkovich, dad to two daughters and Chief Executive of Kiwibank. You’ll need to pull up a chair for our conversation as it is a fire side chat with a master storyteller. Steve joined Kiwibank in July 2018 as Chief Executive. He graduated from Otago University with a Bachelor of Law and completed his MBA at the University of Sydney. With over 20 years of banking experience, Steve’s career to date has included senior and executive leadership positions with accountabilities across Retail, Corporate, Commercial and Rural Banking and Legal. He’s passionate about business and bus...2024-12-0246 min
Rourou ConversationsThe Future of Feminism? Ep6 - Erin, Emma & FiErin Jackson (Ep1), Project Gender, holds space for this kōrero with Fi Deehan (Leadership Lab) and Emma Mclean (Ep2), Works for Everyone. The trio reflect on the series, what they learned, what they are curious about what they are going to do next in their feminism journey.
The Future of Feminism? is a series of kōrero exploring a range of issues related to gender equity and equality, hearing the stories of those leading change in this area and examining the role of feminism in addressing these issues.
Gender equality and equity are still mass...2024-10-251h 00
THE SMALL BUSINESS OWNER PODCAST with Rachel KlaverEmma McLean on why it's time to Stand with DadsEmma asked me at the end of this “Why didn’t you ask me more about how I built my business?” and I said - because this topic of working parents is so important whether you are in a role, or own a business…. and part of MY joy is allowing that conversation to go where it’s supposed to go.So this episode is about parenting and work - I hope you enjoy it!The Small Business Owner Podcast Episode ThreeIn this episode of The Small Business Owner Podcast, I’m sitting down...2024-10-1552 min
Journeys into Genealogy podcastHerstmonceux Castle with Scott McleanOver the last 600 years Herstmonceux Castle has had mixed fortunes. From the first brick castle in England in the 1400s to ownership by a Canadian university in the 21st century. Former archivist Scott Mclean brings its history to life and that of some of its former owners and visitors including the Fiennes family, the Dacre family, Colonel Claude Lowther, Sir Paul Latham, the Royal Greenwich Observatory, Queen's University (Canada) and others. There have been some illustrious visitors over the years and Winston Churchill used to come and paint in the gardens. There is a second in...2024-09-2839 min
Rourou ConversationsThe Future of Feminism? Ep2 - Emma McleanEmma is a mother of 3 teenagers, founder of Works for Everyone and NZ’s first Part Time Power List and podcast host. She shares her personal story of how the motherhood penalty took her by surprise and smashed her first career and how she evolved her second career to smash it back. We talk about the power of beliefs and the language we use in leading change and achieving equity for parents, in our homes and in our workplaces. For Emma, the future of feminism is men and making space for dads.
The Future of Feminism? is a series of...2024-09-2754 min
Conversations in Equine ScienceSleep and it’s role in peak performance.This week Kate and Nancy discuss how important sleep is in equestrian performance and safety.
References:
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, MD (2024). Sleep can give athletes an edge over competitors − but few recognize how fundamental sleep is to performance. The Conversation, University of Pittsburgh.
Link: https://theconversation.com/sleep-can-give-athletes-an-edge-over-competitors-but-few-recognize-how-fundamental-sleep-is-to-performance-221403
Dr. David Marlin Stable Science Podcast Link:
https://drdavidmarlin.com/podcast-dr-david-marlin-interviews-emma-davies-on-rider-sleeppodcast/
2024-06-1726 min
The Big OCreating Inner Bliss and Powerful ManifestationsIn this powerful episode I talk to Caroline Smith Mclean - a hypnotherapist and mindset coach - about what inner bliss is, how we can create it and utilise it to bring about powerful manifestations!I would love to continue this conversation with you. If you haven't already, check out how you can work with me on my website below or come and follow me on your favourite platform!The Pleasure Code Academy is where you learn how to use your the art of Sensual Somatics - so if you are ready to take this w...2024-04-1239 min
The Emma Guns ShowFrom the Vault | Andrea McLean on escaping toxic relationships and finding your passion.Andrea McLean is one of those people you already feel as though you know. Not least because she's been a familiar face on British television for two decades but because she has such an easy, warm, open and welcoming way with everyone she meets. And let me tell you, in the flesh, this magnetism is even more charming than you could imagine. She is also blessed with a dry wit and an excellent side-eye!After years anchoring the liveliest panel on TV, the prime-time show Loose Women, she is now focused on her website and app This...2024-04-011h 08
The EMMA LOVELL ShowMoney Magnet with Justine McLeanReal Talk on Financial Myths and Building Solid Business Foundations
Get Emma’s book, The Art of Bleisure: https://www.emmalovell.au/book
Justine McLean is a Business Money Mentor and financial educator, author and speaker on a mission to help women in business increase their financial literacy, build solid financial foundations and create profitable and sustainable businesses.
With 30 years of experience in small business, retail, e-commerce, publishing and insolvency, Justine is sought-after for her practical, tailored and proactive approach to business; clients describe Justine as ‘the nice warm hug your business finances need’. A regist...2024-02-1543 minThe Emma Guns ShowBullet Points | You don't want to miss this!It's been a busy year here at The Emma Guns Show... 52 podcast interviews, 52 Bullet Points Episodes and a tonne of conversations available for you to view over on my Youtube channel.With so much content, it'd be easy to miss a show or two, so for here are my Top 5 picks of 2023 if you need some hope, inspiration or a peek behind the velvet rope!Andrea McLeanDean PiperMandy HicksonJodie CarissMichael DouglasTo join the Facebook group for the podcast click here >>...2023-12-2110 min
Climate ConversationsClimate News: Australian Government walking 'both sides of the street; Emma Bacon calls for cooler rentral properties; Taylor Swift buys her way out of carbon troubleChris Bowen (pictured) Australia's Climate Change and Energy Minister is walking "both sides of the street" with his response to the climate crisis - "COP28 makes headway on renewable energy transition";
"Kids at risk from dangerously hot homes" - Sweltering Cities executive officer, Emma Bacon.
"Direct air capture: An expensive, dangerous distraction from real climate solutions";
"Taylor Swift is the world’s most carbon polluting celebrity";
"New Zealand's new government sworn in, parliament expected to open next week";
"Government quietly defunds transport climate work";
"Tracking emissions by co...2023-12-1926 min
Climate ConversationsClimate News: Professor demolishes public transport arguements; Emma Bacon on Sweltering Cities; And Country BreakfastAssistant Professor David Keith (pictured at the Melbourne Energy Institute's Symposium23 on Friday, December 8, mounted a convincing argument about why public transport will never replace, totally, the privately owned motor car.
His argument overlooked, I would argue, the fact that the modern mind had been colonized by the individualism promoted and encouraged by capitalistic and neoliberal thinking.
"$700m pledged to loss and damage fund at Cop28 covers less than 0.2% needed";
"Storms, wind bring ‘catastrophic’ fire danger to SE Australia";
"Forests will offer mammals refuge as climate warms";
"Alok Sharma says...2023-12-0927 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyEmma Mclean: Smashing Gendered Caregiving NormsAs this is the final episode of the first season of “How to Smash the Motherhood Penalty”, I wanted to reflect on what I have learnt from taking the leap and making this series. And I also wanted to share what I would do if I had a magic wand. It is a question I have asked all my guests – if they had a magic wand that would make the biggest impact on smashing the motherhood penalty – what would it be? So, it is only fair that I also answer this question. Especially as I have been informed and educated...2023-10-3021 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyMichelle Russell: The Power of Challenging ConversationsIn this episode we talk with Michelle Russell, General Manager, Talent and Culture, for ANZ NZ and the Pacific. It was a special conversation recorded in the recent school holidays and a unique blend of Michelle’s story long with her observations of the workplace and what is needed to smash the motherhood penalty. She is a fierce supporter of parents continuing to grow their careers and to do it “their way”.For Michelle, ANZ has been a wonderful place to grow her career over 16 years and become a parent. She has had two experiences of returning to wor...2023-10-2329 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyCharlotte Ward: Re-imagining the Workplace.This week, our guest is Charlotte Ward, the Chief People Officer for Kiwibank. I reached out to Charlotte when I saw that they had created a part time role for one of their senior leaders when they returned from parental leave. Creating senior roles that can be completed in part time hours is one of the ways we will smash the motherhood penalty. This is how we can continue to build our careers instead of side stepping it. Charlotte very generously shares her story, shines a light on how her family works, and provides observations from her career on...2023-10-1638 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyDellwyn Stuart: The Parental Leave GapHow good is it to spend time with someone who has found her sweet spot and loves her work. This person is indeed, Dellwyn Stuart. Dellwyn is a mother of three and the Chief Executive of the YWCA in Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland. She is in her happy place working with young women in Auckland. Alongside this she is also one of the co-founders of the Mind the Gap campaign (advocating for measuring and reporting on the pay gap in NZ) and created the Women’s Fund, driven from the insight that there was also a gender gap in terms of...2023-10-0929 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyPaul and Bec: Sharing the Load at HomeThis episode is one that I dared to dream about. Through my coaching with working parents, I have had a window on the world of families that others may not have. I have listened to my client’s stories about how they manage the daily operations of their families and the challenges they face. And I have concluded that what happens at home has a massive impact on what is possible at work.So, I was delighted when Paul and Bec (and 7-week-old baby Aloïse) agreed to be guests on this week’s podcast. It is a very...2023-10-0237 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyMela Lush: Unlocking the Hidden WorkforceIf you have ever wished for a role that has hours that suit the caregiving responsibilities you have, then this episode is for you. We interview mother, social entrepreneur and founder of Jobs for Mums, Mela Lush. Mela is on a mission to help parents get work that works for everyone. Jobs for Mums is a social enterprise that connects parents and caregivers with flexible work opportunities in New Zealand. With a deep commitment to driving a movement for family-friendly work aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Mela is determined to smash the motherhood penalty one j...2023-09-2540 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyTania Domett: Destabilising Caregiving Gender NormsWhen we become mothers, we can often be surprised at the changes that it creates in our lives and this episode is a great reminder of that. Tania Domett is an all-round legend and champion of mothers. She is an entrepreneur and as well as running Cogo a research agency she founded 10 years ago she is also a co-founder of Project Gender - a feminist innovation studio delivering radical change through insights research, campaigns, and products and services. Project Gender was recently instrumental in getting a National Women’s Health Strategy into legislation and now policy – after hearing from thou...2023-09-1830 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyHaylee Putaranui: Finding Connection With Each OtherHaylee Putaranui (Ngāti Maniapoto, Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Ngāti Pahauwera) is Fonterra’s Pouhere, Director Māori Strategy. Prior to this she was the Global Lead for Diversity and Inclusion also at Fonterra. Becoming a Mum to Waiaria at 17 provided motivation to move through law school and into practise before joining Fonterra. Outside of mahi, Haylee has contributed to iwi governance roles and led parts of her iwi settlement with the Crown, a process which showed her from adversity and resilience can always come resolution and hope. This is episode is extra special and painted in bright colour...2023-09-1146 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyPriscilla Chand: Financially Empowering WomenIn this episode, we interview Priscilla Chand, the founder of HIRE HER, a transformative digital talent and jobs platform for women. With over 250 successful job placements in 2 years and a growing community of 3,500 women, Priscilla is on a mission to forge a more inclusive and diverse workforce, bridging the gender gap one successful job placement at a time. Priscilla is a mother of two young girls and combines this role with her business and the goal of empowering women in the workforce. Our conversation is action packed, filled with passion and covers:Her lived experience growing up...2023-09-0431 min
How to Smash the Motherhood PenaltyEmma Mclean: Was It Ever Really a Choice?We need to talk about the Motherhood Penalty. A penalty that only mothers pay when they become parents. A penalty that can last a lifetime when it comes to salary, career, and retirement savings. And a penalty that I have personally experienced. This podcast series is going to talk about the Motherhood Penalty. It is going to shine a light on what it is, get curious about the system that creates it and talk to experts to get their ideas on how we can all smash it so that our children and their children never have to experience it. 2023-09-0315 min
Climate ConversationsEvent: Author Jeff Goodell in conversation with Emma Bacon from Sweltering CitiesTexas author and self-declared interpreter of climate science, Jeff Goodell was a guest on a webinar organized by the Australian group "Sweltering Cities".
Founder and Executive Director of Sweltering Cities, Emma Bacon, was in conversation with the author for nearly an hour as they explored Goodell's latest book, "Heat: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet".
Goodell's work is of particular interest to Sweltering Cities as it concentrates on many issues which preoccupy its members.
You can watch/listen to the discussion between Emma Bacon and Jeff Goodell on the Sweltering Cities website.2023-07-1859 min
Secrets of Successful Business PodcastThe power of your personal brand with Emma LovellSend us a textUncover the secrets of personal branding with personal branding specialist, MC, keynote speaker, and podcast host, Emma Lovell. Our engaging chat promises to inspire, uplift, and provide a fresh perspective on creating your unique personal brand.In this episode, Emma shares her strategies for creating an authentic personal brand, finding the right balance between business and personal, and attracting the right people to your brand. We chat about the importance of being true to yourself, how to stop people pleasing, and how to run a business that works for you, your l...2023-07-1739 min
Bang to RightsTim McLean's Tragic End: A Disturbing Encounter on a Canadian BusJoin Emma Kenny in this intense episode of True Crime Stories as we explore the unsettling case of Tim McLean, a young man whose life was horrifically ended in a most unexpected and tragic manner aboard a Greyhound bus in Canada.
Emma, a respected psychological therapist and criminologist, unravels the series of events leading to this chilling incident, taking us on a detailed journey through one of Canada's most notorious crimes. Emma carefully unpacks the actions and psychological state of Vince Li (now Will Baker), the man responsible for McLean's death, providing profound insights into his diagnosed schizophrenia...2023-07-101h 10
Live and Love Your BrandBetter Business with Justine McLeanNeed perfect pricing and support with your numbers? Justine from Flossi Creative is your woman!
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Founder of Flossi Creative PL, Justine McLean, is a business money mentor on a mission to help women in business improve their financial literacy. A registered BAS agent, host of the Secrets of Successful Business podcast, and Ladies Finance Club Ambassador, Justine was named one of the Coach Foundation’s Top Female Business Coaches for 2022.
Justine understands the business nu...2023-05-0241 min
This Girl Is On FireEmma Guns Emma Gunavardhana is an award-winning journalist, podcaster and public speaker. Her podcast, The Emma Guns Show, is in the Top 10 Self-Improvement shows on Apple Podcasts, with over 15 million global downloads. Emma joins me today to speak, as she always does, from the heart and pass on her learnings and insights in the hope that they can help others. We discuss the impact of growing up as she calls it, “the fat kid of the fittest man in the village”, and how being bullied about her weight at school, then reminded of it at home led to a never-ending spiral of n...2023-04-181h 18The Emma Guns ShowBullet Points | Following your gut instinct, a visit to Parliament and navigating the world with depression.In this episode, Emma shares listener feedback from her conversation with Andrea McLean, tells us about her visit to Parliament and shares some insights from the next episode with Estée Lalonde.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns ShowSign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0211 minThe Emma Guns ShowAndrea McLean | Risking everything, navigating mental health challenges, low self-worth and following your gut.Andrea McLean is one of those people you already feel as though you know. Not least because she's been a familiar face on British television for two decades but because she has such an easy, warm, open and welcoming way with everyone she meets. And let me tell you, in the flesh, this magnetism is even more charming than you could imagine. She is also blessed with a dry wit and an excellent side-eye!After years anchoring the liveliest panel on TV, the prime-time show Loose Women, she is now focused on her website and app...2023-01-301h 08The Emma Guns ShowBullet Points | How to create a happy workplace, the latest innovation in anti-ageing and having the courage to follow your passion.In this episode, Emma shares listener feedback on the conversation with Eddie Sternberg, the latest innovation in anti-ageing EMFACE and why you'll be inspired by the next episode with Andrea McLean.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-2610 min
The Parking Lot - A Beer League Hockey PodcastThe Parking Lot - Episode 102Izzy and Emma from Minocqua Wisconsin join the show to talk about growing in the cold north, youth hockey thru some college hockey, and the upcoming pond hockey tourney in Minocqua. This is a good one. Enjoy.2023-01-141h 50
What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?Quick Quiz 10, Bonus Episode with Margaux ParkerTake off your sunglasses indoors… unless you’re hiding a drug addiction?! Says Triple M’s Margaux Parker.
Oh, and maybe don’t Zoom your way through your KPI meeting in the gym… just a thought! Host Jodie Bache-McLean joins Margaux to discuss the difference between manners evolving, and where they’ve been thrown out the window altogether.
About your host, Jodie Bache McLean from June Dally Watkins and Chic Management
“Miss Dally was and remains one of the most significant women in my life. She was my boss, mentor and cherished leader for the past 36...2023-01-1418 min
What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?Quick Quiz 09, Bonus Episode with Grace HaydenKeeping your hat or sunnies on indoors isn’t something Gen Z can get behind either, says model and Occupational Therapy student Grace Hayden. It’s just a big, fat NOOOOOO.
As Gracie hops into the hot-seat with host Jodie Bache-McLean, she reveals her expert timing tips for maximum respectfulness.
About your host, Jodie Bache McLean from June Dally Watkins and Chic Management
“Miss Dally was and remains one of the most significant women in my life. She was my boss, mentor and cherished leader for the past 36 years.” - Jodie
2023-01-0709 minWhat Would June Dally-Watkins Do?Quick Quiz 08, Bonus Episode with Brisbane’s Lady Mayoress Nina SchrinnerEmbrace the honesty, as Brisbane’s Lady Mayoress Nina Schrinner shares her manners missteps, hacks and top tips for making a good impression…. and apologises to anyone she’s ever offended with a stray ‘darling’.
Join host Jodie Bache-McLean as she talks her way into one of Nina’s much-loved, hand-written letters (but she better not expect it too soon!)
About your host, Jodie Bache McLean from June Dally Watkins and Chic Management
“Miss Dally was and remains one of the most significant women in my life. She was my boss, mentor and cherished leader...2022-12-3120 min
What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?Quick Quiz 07, Bonus Episode with Guyala BaylesGet the lowdown from model, poet, actor and indigenous educator, Guyala Bayles, as she argues that even the beautiful people don’t get a free pass on sunglasses indoors.
Discover why gratitude should be everyone’s priority and why you should never, ever unleash the ‘hun’ on social media.
About your host, Jodie Bache McLean from June Dally Watkins and Chic Management
“Miss Dally was and remains one of the most significant women in my life. She was my boss, mentor and cherished leader for the past 36 years.” - Jodie
Jodie has bee...2022-12-2406 min
What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?Quick Quiz 06, Bonus Episode with Steve HaddanMaster networker or manners aficionado? Bonus Episode with Steve Haddan
When old-style courtesies can get you into hot water, it’s a matter of reading the room, says comedian, sports journalist and author Steve Haddan.
But let’s be under no illusions here, there can also be an ulterior motive to good manners … it’s all part of the hustle!
About your host, Jodie Bache McLean from June Dally Watkins and Chic Management
“Miss Dally was and remains one of the most significant women in my life. She was my boss, mento...2022-12-1713 min
Secrets of Successful Business PodcastEmma Blomfield - How to get ready for Christmas in styleSend us a textOne of the things I love most about being in business is the kick-arse women I get to work with every day. Today’s guest, Emma Blomfield is right at the top of that list. Emma was on the podcast back in episode four when we spoke about all things business, but we’ve been working together for around almost three years now. During that time I’ve watched Emma go from strength to strength; building a business and team that is sought-after for residential and commercial interior design and A-list event p...2022-12-1233 min
What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?Quick Quiz 05, Bonus Episode with Dianne Cant OAMDiscover Dianne Cant OAM’s etiquette absolutes, as she shares highlights from a lifelong love of manners with host Jodie Bache-McLean.
Dianne reveals why beautiful gestures should always be acknowledged, and cautions against the most obnoxious modern habits (spoiler alert – if you’re on the escalator at David Jones, you might want to put your phone away now).
About your guest, Dianne Cant
Dianne has 55 years’ experience instigating and developing formats for Australia’s Fashion Industry, in awards programmes, fashion shows, personal styling, models, retailers, education, fashion design students, events and private c...2022-12-1009 min
What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?Quick Quiz 04, Bonus Episode with Damien Anthony RossiThere’s no room for doubt in this hot-seat episode, as TV’s Damien Anthony Rossi delivers his verdict on Jodie Bache-McLean’s manners quiz.
According to Mr Hollywood in Oz, certain things are just unacceptable, unless you’re Alex Perry. And elevator etiquette? Well, that’s a whole other episode!
About your guest, Damien Anthony Rossi
Known as Mr Hollywood in Oz, charismatic media personality Damien Anthony Rossi first arrived in Brisbane from his hometown of Los Angeles in 1990 and has since worn many hats professionally. Originally a film and television Casting Director wi...2022-12-0305 min
What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?Quick Quiz 03, Bonus Episode with Cynthia MortonJoin gal pals Jodie Bache-McLean and emotional fitness expert, Cynthia Morton, as they talk etiquette ideals versus how we REALLY behave.
Find out how Cynthia sidesteps a forgotten name (when Jodie isn’t around to save her bacon), the modern habits that make her a ‘bit scratchy’ … and whether the rules are different for husbands.
About your guest, Cynthia Morton:
For the past two decades, Cynthia’s nationally award-winning Emotional Fitness techniques have earned the following recognition. A Pride of Australia Medal , An Australian of The Year Award, An Award of Distinction for Services...2022-11-2611 min
What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?Quick Quiz 02, Bonus Episode with Lisa CliffordWhat are you hiding behind those sunglasses?!
Tune in as Australia’s matriarch of manners, Jodie Bache-McLean, puts writer and journalist Lisa Clifford - daughter of the one and only June Dally-Watkins - in the etiquette hot seat.
Find out how a smile and a squeeze can get you out of many a tight spot, and why every meal (however unseasoned!) deserves our wholehearted appreciation.
About your guest, Lisa Clifford:
Lisa Clifford grew up in Sydney. She moved to Italy when she was sixteen and returned to Australia after winning a sch...2022-11-1911 min
What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?Quick Quiz 01, Bonus Episode with Leigh Buchanan"I said pet, I said love, I said please."
Quirk of personality, social misstep or downright rude? Join Australia’s grand dame of etiquette, Jodie Bache-Mclean as she puts the frocking fabulous Leigh Buchanan on the spot.
Discover why being hit by a bus can come in handy and what can happen when a ‘darl’ goes wrong… as Jodie and Leigh put a rude world to rights!
About your guest Leigh Buchanan:
Leigh Buchanan became runner-up of the inaugural season of Project Runway Australia following 2 decades of fashion industry experience...2022-11-1215 min
What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?S1E10 | How Easy Is It To Get It Wrong? With Margaux Parker“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” Matthew 7:12
Let’s face it, the Kardashians aren’t famous for their winning personalities, and their millions of followers aren’t subscribed to see if Kris Jenner has taught all her children the correct table manners (although, seeing Kendall handle that knife was quite concerning). If we know that a high number of online followers will boost your real-life profile, exactly how high is the fall from the top if you say or do something out of your followers' favour?
Join...2022-11-081h 08
What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?S1E09 | Are We Too Hard on Zoomers? With Grace HaydenWhat we do, how we act, where we come from, those are factors that affect the way we are perceived, and Gen z’s are experts at crafting their best selves on social media, but because social media is a medium most Boomers don't fully comprehend, is it distorting their perception of Gen Z’s?
Join Jodie and Grace Hayden as we discuss all things intergenerational behaviours and the modern social media landscape.
“The voice of Gen Z” -1:32
Asking permission - 3:34
Being Matt Hayden’s daughter - 4:37
“Leave a room the same, i...2022-10-0248 min
What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?S1E08 | Titles: Are They Still Relevant? And What’s the Etiquette Around Them? With Lady Mayoress, Nina Schrinner.“Manners are the sensitive awareness of the feelings of others” - Emily Post
As William Shakespeare wrote, “What’s in a name?”. We’ve all experienced going up to greet someone only to realise that we’ve forgotten their name; but, if this person has a title, in which situations are we expected to use it?
Join Jodie as we ask Lady Mayoress, Nina Schrinner, all things respect, kindness and etiquette when it comes to talking to people of importance and how she teaches manners and etiquette to her children whilst...2022-09-2546 min
The Coaching Podcast#112: Sheri ann Mclean: Bet on Yourself, Believe in Yourself!Sheri ann loves to learn! Motivated in nurturing her ‘growth bunnies’ and curiously asking ‘the mirror question’ of others, means that she’s invested in growth and development! Sheri-ann can see the greatness in others, guiding them on their own path. Her mantra of ‘bet on yourself, believe in yourself’ and being open to any opportunities that come your way, is Sheri-ann’s mode of operandum! Even as the CEO of McLean Coaching and Consulting, she’s not afraid to get her hands dirty! There are many gold nuggets of wisdom and motivation in this energy top up for sports and busines...2022-09-2032 min
What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?S1E07 | Respect for Race, Culture and for our Fellow Human Beings. With Guyala Bayles“Think Bimbi, only see Bimbi, only speak Bimbi and Bimbi heart.” - Maureen Watson, Proud Birri Gubba Woman.
How often were you told as a child, “don’t ask questions because it’s rude”. Is that still true? How are we expected to learn about different cultures, races and fellow human beings if we don’t ask questions? If etiquette in essence is about being kind and considerate, is there a kind and considerate way to ask questions about someone’s heritage?
Join us as Jodie asks Guyala Bayles, a proud Birri Gubba and Wonnarua mode...2022-09-1840 min
What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?S1E06 | How Important is it to be Seen Doing the Right Thing? With Steve Haddan“Good Manners, Dress Well and do Everything Properly” - Dick Reynolds
We’re all guilty of doing something we shouldn’t have, and in that same vein, we’ve also all watched numerous sporting scandals play out like they’re Oscar Nominated Films. But, in the midst of these controversies, are we at fault for judging? Or is the subject’s poor decision-making to blame? If we’re all trying our best to use good manners and be polite, who is really at fault? While bad behaviour is not a new phenomenon, why is it so pertinent i...2022-09-1144 min
Climate ConversationsBetter Futures Australia: 'Can't get to net zero without getting to nature positive' - Kelly O'Shannassy, Australian Conservation Foundation, CEOKelly O'Shannassy (pictured) leads the "Australian Conservation Foundation" as one of a panel of five speakers who talked optimistically about the future at Canberra's "Better Futures Australia" two-day forum.
With Kelly was the co-founder of "Zero Industrials and Sunshot Industries", Clark Butler;
The Executive Director of "Original Power" and descendant of the Yorta Yorta people, Karrina Nolan;
The Australian head of the "World Wildlife Foundation" Dermot O'Gorman;
And the president of the "Australian Council of Trade Unions", Michelle O'Brien.
Emma Herd, from EY was the master of ceremonies.
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What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?S1E05 | What Does it Really Mean to Dress Well? With Dianne Cant OAM“Dressing well is a form of Good Manners” - Tom Ford
Join Jodie and Dianne Cant as we dissect how synonymous good style is with good taste, and how to avoid being rude by committing a fashion faux pas!
Where is the line between etiquette and snobbery, and how much of that has to do with what we wear? Whilst we all live in a time where people make a judgement about us within the first seven seconds of meeting - how much weight does each outfit hold? And what’s the difference between...2022-09-0451 min
What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?S1E04 | Has Chivalry Fallen on its Sword? With Damien Anthony Rossi Mr Hollywood in Oz, charismatic media personalityJoin Jodie and Damien Anthony Rossi as we discuss etiquette superpowers, masculinity in manners and the other “C word”.
Are people born good? Or do they have goodness thrust upon them? Whilst we tend to not wake up in the morning with the goal to be rude to people, some of us are guilty of ghosting that one person you don’t want to speak to at the supermarket... Whilst we can assume that the majority of us are trying our best to be polite, what about chivalry? As society’s understanding of Gender expands...2022-08-2836 min
What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?S1E03 | Can Rudeness Ever Really Be Justified? With Cynthia Morton, Pride of Australia Medal , An Australian of The Year Award, Award of Distinction ...Join Jodie and Cynthia Morton as we discuss the need for humanity above etiquette and decide whether there are times when rudeness is acceptable. When we know that so much of what was expected of women in the 40’s and 50’s was to “smile” and “be polite.” we ask the question, is that robotic behaviour? And how much of our society's attempt at “people pleasing” is actually pleasing people?
Today’s episode of What Would June Dally Watkins do reflects on the day when Grace Tame broke the internet - not with a scandal, but with a scowl. If...2022-08-2137 min
What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?S1E02 | Manners Through the Years and Why Everyone can Afford to Have Them. With Lisa Clifford, writer and journalistJoin Jodie and Lisa Clifford as we unpack the need for universal kindness and patience. Good manners and etiquette are universal. Or are they? With frequent cross-continental travel, increasing awareness of different cultures and our ability to talk to anyone at any time - are good manners still a unifying force? Or are they isolating us from different cultures?
In this episode of What Would June Dally Watkins Do? We are joined by Lisa Clifford, a celebrated writer and journalist and June Dally Watkins’ daughter. Today, Lisa talks to us about Miss Dally’s early...2022-08-1445 min
What Would June Dally-Watkins Do?S1E01 | Does Anyone Give a Fork About What Cutlery You Use? With Leigh Buchanan from Project RunwayIn this episode of What Would June Dally Watkins Do? we are joined by Leigh Buchanan.
Leigh is renowned for his style and finesse and you will definitely recognise him from his days on Project Runway. But, did you know as well as his incredible fashion sense, Leigh also has an eye for impeccable table manners?
Today we chat all things ‘dining etiquette’ discussing the implications of a cutlery faux pas, whether it is polite to talk at the table, the significance of breaking bread with your hands and of course ‘What Would June Dally Watkins...2022-08-0738 minWhat Would June Dally-Watkins Do?What WOULD June Dally-Watkins do? TrailerJoin Jodie Bache-Mclean as we channel the late great June Dally-Watkins and see how her highly sought-after etiquette and deportment training translates today. With a new guest each week, we get into the nitty-gritty of what it means to be well-mannered and polite in a rude modern world.
Does it really matter which fork we use at the dinner table? If you’re ordering a coffee, should you end the conversation you’re having on your phone? What should I do if I meet someone and realise I’ve forgotten their name? What Would June Dally Watkins do? 2022-08-0402 min
This Girl Is On FireEmma ForbesFor many of us of a certain age, especially those in the UK, Emma Forbes is the smiling face of Saturday Morning TV - from Going Live with Philip Schofield and Sarah Green (where she got the job as the resident cook after bombarding the Editor for a full year with letters begging to be on the show), to co-hosting Live and Kicking with Andi Peters, who went on to become a lifelong friend. In our chat today Emma talks about what it was like to step back from TV to have her first child, only to have the...2022-08-041h 00
One to OneEmma Garland and Kiri Pritchard-McLean on living in WalesEmma Garland lives in London but was born in Wales. Welsh stand up queen Kiri Pritchard-McLean has returned to her roots in Anglesey and she explores hiraeth in her latest tour ... hiraeth being Welsh for a sense of longing for your home. So what is this draw both of them clearly feel, and can you be Welsh if you don't speak Welsh?Emma Garland was born in the valleys of South Wales and writes about culture for numerous magazines. Kiri Pritchard-McLean's latest show is called Home Truths.The producer in Bristol is Miles Warde2022-06-2813 min
The Emma Guns Show#735 Bullet Points | Can self-help really work?In this Bullet Points episode, I share the exciting meet-up I had with Lisa Bilyey and Andrea McLean and share a snippet from my chat with Estée Lalonde where we discuss falling in love with yoga and its mental, emotional and physical benefits.The Emma Guns Show | Estée Lalonde Leaning into Life.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Sign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See ac...2022-06-2216 minSecrets of Successful Business PodcastBONUS Emma Blomfield - Business Life BalanceSend us a textSupport the Show.This episode is brought to you by Become A Business Money Magnet - Simple habits to manage your money and supercharge your profits!Want 30 Ways to Save Money in your Business? Download the guide here.Need a business finance coach or want to get your pricing sorted? Book a Strategy Call NOW.Join the conversation Connect with Justine:...2022-04-1806 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: "Does it feel like a fight", WOMADelaide panel sees the answer in "heart""A three-strong panel at the recent WOMADelaide festival considered the question of whether or not the climate crisis felt like a fight and agreed that the answer was to be found in "heart",
You can hear the whole panel discussion here: "Climate Fighting Farming. The Planet Talks - WOMADelaide 2022".
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"Democratic county executive candidates debate housing, climate, transit";
"Politicians call for $500bn a year to avert climate disaster";
"Coalition’s $220m pledge for native forestry ‘bad news’ for threatened species, conservationists say";
"Scientist Emma Smart on hunger strike after being refused bail";
"Bristol community secure...2022-04-1707 min
She Can - The PodcastThe Mum Boss Juggle with Emma SangsterHi Friend!So today, I have a conversation with my bestie in life and business. She got me started in business, she has taught me all along the way and she's a fountain of knowledge and wisdom.Emma is an award winning business woman and has a turnover or hundreds of thousands of dollars per year. She's a mum of three boys and has built her business to a level that allowed her husband to stop working so that they could spend more time travelling.She is disciplined, hard working and huge hearted...2022-03-2339 min