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Conversations with The Smith FamilyWe’re Back! Season 2 is HereWelcome to a new season of Conversations with The Smith Family – a podcast that dives into the big issues affecting young people, their education and their future.Over eight episodes, we explore ideas to help tackle educational inequality in Australia and ensure every child has the chance to thrive at school and beyond.Host Doug Taylor, CEO of The Smith Family, is joined by a stellar line-up of guests, including education reformer David Gonski, early childhood advocate Georgie Dent, parenting expert Steve Biddulph and Australia's favourite maths teacher, Eddie Woo.Our...
2025-04-1301 min
What She Did NextSUMMER SPECIAL: Mumbition feat. Jacqui OoiHello and Happy 2025 to you! It's been a while between episodes but today we're bringing you a special conversation from our friends over at the Mumbition podcast, featuring our very own Jacqui Ooi. This episode takes you behind the scenes of our work with career-changing women, with lots of great insights and inspiration for anyone on the cusp of a new chapter. Hope you enjoy it!Welcome to the Mumbition Summer Series! This week, we're excited to feature Jacqui Ooi, the founder of What She Did Next and creator of the Career Change Kickstarter course. Jacqui is...
2025-01-1531 min
The Nutrition Business Show2025 Predictions: Why Growing Your Email List & Building Funnels MattersWelcome to Episode 26 of The Nutrition Business Show! As we step into 2025, it’s time to future-proof your marketing strategy and position your nutrition business for growth. In this episode, I’m sharing the key marketing trends that will dominate the new year and practical strategies you can implement to stay ahead.🎙️ This special episode features a conversation from Jacqui Naunton’s Seriously in Business podcast, where I was the featured guest!🎧 LISTEN NOWHere’s what you’ll take away from this episode:✔️ Game-changing...
2024-12-2933 minConversations with The Smith FamilySeason One Highlights: Changing Futures Through EducationIn this episode, we’re bringing you some of the highlights from our first season of conversations. If you'd like to hear more, you can scroll back through the feed to find the full episodes.This series has explored the work being done across the Australian community to help young people change their futures through the power of education.From expert insights to deeply moving personal stories, we've heard about some of the most pressing issues affecting young people today and how we can all make a positive difference in their lives.
2024-12-1709 min
Seriously in Business: Brand + Design, Marketing and Business191: Transforming Followers into Subscribers: Email List Growth through Instagram with Charlyn OoiEver feel like you're pouring your heart into Instagram but not getting those dreamy results?In this episode, I chat with the fabulous Charlyn Ooi all about leveling up your marketing game by not just focusing on Instagram, but also building a solid email list.Imagine finally being able to convert those double-tappers and comment-dropper followers into loyal clients and customers! 🙌 We dive into nifty strategies like using strategic lead magnets that solve specific problems (hello, instant value!) and using automated tools like ManyChat to make your life oh-so-easy (and create quicker conversions). Charlyn also sha...
2024-11-1832 min
The Nutrition Business ShowHow to Build a Standout Brand in the Online Nutrition Space with Jacqui NauntonWelcome to Episode 19 of The Nutrition Business Show. In this week’s episode, I sat down with Jacqui Naughton from White Deer Graphic Design to dive into the world of branding and design for dietitians and nutritionists.LISTEN NOWJoin us as we chat about the essential framework for building a memorable brand that stands out and resonates with your ideal audience. Here are some of the things we are going to unpack:✔️ How to create a recognisable and trustworthy brand using Jackie’s WOW branding...
2024-11-1054 min
What She Did NextNina Karnikowski | Mindful traveller – how she reimagined her dream career to support the planetWhat do you do when your dream career suddenly loses its shine? Do you give it up for something new – or change the way you’re doing it? If anyone had a dream career, it was Nina Karnikowski. As a travel writer at the Sydney Morning Herald, and later going freelance, she was off on adventurous travels a dozen times a year. But in 2019, she went on a trip that would change her forever, coming face to face with the devastating impacts of climate change and leaving her questioning her lifestyle and ca...
2024-04-1737 minWhat She Did NextA sneak peek inside our Career Change Kickstarter courseAre you at a career crossroads and thinking about ‘what’s next’ for you? Then you’ll want to dive into this mini episode, to find out how our Career Change Kickstarter course can help you! If you’re feeling the niggle (or roar) of needing a change, but you’re not sure what you want to do next or what steps to take, this course is for you. Applications are now open for our April program (get in quick!). Join the waitlist on the ‘Our courses’ page at whatshedidn...
2024-03-2703 minWhat She Did NextKris McKee | In bloom – how she stepped away from nursing to fulfil her creative dreamsHave you always dreamed of doing something creative? But you’re not sure how to turn that into a career? For Kris McKee, her early creative interests fell by the wayside as she pursued a more stable career in nursing. Being a nurse opened up opportunities to travel and live in London, and over 20 years, she worked her way up in a very specialised field. Despite her success, there was always a sense that something was missing… but she was worried it was too late to make a chang...
2023-10-3133 minWhat She Did NextMalini Raj | Making an impact – how she reshaped her corporate career to be a voice for changeDo you want to make a difference in the world without leaving your corporate career? Are you passionate about using your skills for good? This has been a driver for Malini Raj throughout her working life, as she’s built a successful career in financial services. Malini started out on a more traditional path in investment banking. But she soon discovered a passion for working with people and creating positive change… which steered her into the social impact space. Today Malini has a multifaceted career, working as Head of...
2023-09-2633 minWhat She Did NextSteph Jacobs | Working with kids – how she found her happy place in the world of early childhoodHave you been rethinking your career after becoming a mum? Do you want to explore what else could be out there for you? For Steph Jacobs, the transition to motherhood was a real turning point in her career… and after having two sons of her own, she became fascinated by the world of early childhood. It was a big leap from her previous career, working in HR, but the more she explored, the more her interest grew. Steph ended up retraining while her youngest was still in presc...
2023-09-1228 minWhat She Did NextAnna-Liza Mopio-Jane | Life after sport – how she made the leap to the mental health fieldAre you in a career that has an expiry date? And soon, you’ll have to figure out ‘what’s next’ for you? This was the case for Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane, who started out as an athlete in the world of swimming, going all the way to the Beijing Olympics representing Papua New Guinea. But after more than 12 years competing internationally, she retired from the sport in 2015… and has retrained as an accredited counsellor. Now running her own practice in Brisbane, she’s using her new skills to give back to th...
2023-08-2927 minWhat She Did NextMelissa Di Marco | Tea master – how she took brave steps to build an inspiring businessHave you fallen out of love with a career that once inspired you? Do you want to feel that spark of excitement in your work life again? This is where Melissa Di Marco found herself after 12 years in the hairdressing industry, but she didn’t know what else she could do. Putting her CV out into the world, she hit a raft of rejections – but she did land a job in a tea shop. Being introduced to the world of tea opened up a whole new interest for her...
2023-08-1533 minWhat She Did NextEvie Farrell | Finding freedom – how she created a life and career of travel with her daughterDo you love the idea of packing up your life to go travelling? Just stepping off the daily treadmill and seeing where it takes you? That’s exactly what Evie Farrell did back in 2016 and her travel buddy was her young daughter, Emmie. As a solo mum, Evie had been struggling to balance her busy corporate career with spending enough time with Emmie and she decided an overseas adventure together was the answer. But what was intended to be a year-long trip away, exploring Asia, has turned into...
2023-08-0134 minWhat She Did NextWe’re back! Season 5 is hereAre you thinking about making a career change? But you’re not sure ‘what’s next’ for you? Join host Jacqui Ooi for Season 5 of What She Did Next, as she chats with women across Australia who’ve changed up their careers in all sorts of interesting ways – to create more freedom and flexibility, explore their creative interests and do work that feels more meaningful. Whether you want to redesign your career in some way or completely change industries, these stories are for you. We hope you hear something in...
2023-07-2801 min
What She Did NextSeason Four Highlights | Career change conversations to inspire your next moveWe’re wrapping up Season Four of What She Did Next with our always popular highlights episode. If you’re new to the show, this is where you can get a little taster of the stories we’ve shared and if you like what you hear, you can scroll back through the feed to find the full episodes. This season, we’ve been chatting to women who’ve made all sorts of inspiring career changes at all different stages of their careers. Some of these women have redesigned th...
2022-09-1413 minWhat She Did NextBONUS: How to change careers through online study (it’s easier than ever!)The idea of going back to study when you’re already juggling work and family might seem out of reach... maybe you’re worried that it’s too time consuming or too expensive or just not possible to fit in with your busy schedule. But things have definitely changed on the study front, with the shift to online learning opening up a whole new world of possibilities, and the rise of short courses and more flexible courses making a career change more doable than ever. Kathy Garabelli from Swinburne Online has more tha...
2022-07-0617 minWhat She Did NextJen Webster | Helping people – how she found her place in charities after leaving the corporate worldJen Webster worked in the IT industry for 30 years, spruiking software for some big tech firms until her first child started school. Needing more flexibility in her work, Jen shifted to a part-time role running her organisation’s corporate social responsibility program… which opened her up to the world of charities. It was a role she loved for many years until suddenly she was faced with redundancy – a daunting prospect in her early 50s, but also paving the way to make a career change and follow her dream of working for a not-fo...
2022-06-2133 minWhat She Did NextMelissa Chan | Journey of discovery – how she’s turned different interests into a multi-passionate careerMelissa Chan has been a career changer throughout her working life, driven by a desire to learn and embrace new experiences. During her 15-year career, she’s done everything from teaching yoga to advising a Prime Minister… and she’s also spent time in both the corporate and creative fields as a management consultant, writer and documentary maker. Melissa is what you might call the ultimate ‘slashie’ – or what these days is often referred to as ‘multi-passionate’ – following her curiosity to explore different interests and talents, and enjoying the journey of self-discovery along...
2022-06-0833 minWhat She Did NextDervilla McGowan | Craft distiller – how she made the leap from academia to award-winning gin makerDervilla McGowan had always loved science, ever since she was a kid. She went on to study microbiology at uni and even completed a PhD. But at the end of her studies, she realised a career in academia wasn’t for her… and instead she wanted to use her scientific skills to make craft gin! Derv and her hubby launched Anther in 2016, an award-winning gin brand that celebrates Australian botanicals and employs mostly women. More recently, they built their own distillery and bar at the historic woollen mills in North Geelong. ...
2022-05-2441 minWhat She Did NextJane Hutcheon | Creator-in-chief – how she’s treading her own path after 25 years at the ABCJane Hutcheon was a familiar face on our TV screens for 25 years. During her stellar career at the ABC, she was a foreign correspondent, a news presenter and the host of popular interview show One Plus One. But in 2019, Jane announced her decision to leave the national broadcaster… driven by a sense that life was getting short and there was more she wanted to do. Jane had been doing an annual stocktake in the years leading up to her decision – reflecting on where she was at, what she enjoyed doing and whethe...
2022-05-1043 minWhat She Did NextTamara Pitelen | Going green – how she retrained as a sustainability consultant to help tackle the climate crisisTamara Pitelen had worked in the media industry for 25 years in jobs that took her all over the world, before her growing concern about the climate crisis led to a major career change. The thought had been brewing for a few years as she started to tire of endless magazine deadlines. And looking back, she says, it was also around the time menopause was kicking in – a big transition time for many women. The turning point came when Tamara’s best friend Erin phoned her with an idea to launch their own su...
2022-04-2634 minWhat She Did NextChamani Weerasekara | Style startup – how she created a conscious fashion label while juggling her day jobChamani Weerasekera always wanted to help people, so choosing a career as a pharmacist working in hospitals made a lot of sense. But a few years into her career, she realised she wanted something more… and in true ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ style, she headed overseas to see what else was out there for her. For the next three years Chamani worked as a tour guide in Southeast Asia, loving the travel and adventure but seeing poverty all around her every day. Inspired by the work of local charities...
2022-04-1232 minWhat She Did NextEmma McMillan | Write way – how she built a successful freelance business for greater flexibilityEmma McMillan loved many things about her job as a high school teacher but 12 years into her career, she was burnt out. As head of the drama and dance department, the additional night-time and weekend rehearsals on top of a heavy day-to-day workload had simply become unmanageable. When she fell pregnant with her son, a year of mat leave was the perfect opportunity to explore what else might be out there for her… and when she couldn’t find a job that she wanted, she decided to create it herself. Dreaming of a m...
2022-04-0528 minWhat She Did NextWe’re back! Season 4 is hereAre you at a career crossroads and thinking about what’s next for you? Join host Jacqui Ooi for Season 4 of What She Did Next, as she chats with women across Australia who’ve successfully made career changes 10, 20, even 30 years into their careers. We’ll find out why they did it, how they did it and their best tips to help other women. Whether you’re looking to make a total career switch or to redesign your career in some way, these fun and engaging conversations will provide ins...
2022-03-2901 min
What She Did NextSeason Three Highlights | Conversations with inspiring female changemakersHighlights from our third season of conversations with some truly inspiring women. This episode will get you across the kind of stories we share... and if you like what you hear, you can scroll back through the feed to find the full episodes. As regular listeners will know, the conversations we feature are with women from a whole range of backgrounds who have navigated some pretty big changes in their lives and careers. These are women in business, in leadership, in the not-for-profit sector and in creative ind...
2021-05-2716 min
What She Did NextIngerlise Svaleng | Gift of hope – rewriting the opening act for babies born with Down syndromeBecoming a first-time mum should be a joyful celebration but what if everyone around you was saying ‘sorry’ instead of ‘congratulations’… Our guest today is Ingerlise Svaleng and she’s the founder of 21 Gifts – an initiative she started with her husband after their first daughter, Maia, was born with Down syndrome. Maia’s ‘welcome to the world’ was not as IngerLise wanted, not because of her daughter’s diagnosis but because of the response of the medical staff around her. The idea that her beautiful daughter was something to be sorry about was absolutely cru...
2021-04-1941 minWhat She Did NextKylie Flament | Greater good – caring for people and the planet through social enterpriseOur guest today is Kylie Flament and she’s the General Manager of Green Connect, an award-winning social enterprise that does incredible work helping young people and former refugees into employment, while leading the way in growing fair food and diverting waste from landfill. These days Kylie loves nothing more than spending time at the Green Connect farm on the outskirts of Wollongong in NSW, or utilising her impressive array of skills to generate funds and interest in their work. But when the job was first offered, Kylie nearly didn’t say ye...
2021-03-3143 min
What She Did NextSolai Valliappan | Risk and reward – investing in start-ups and championing female foundersOur guest today is Solai Valliappan and she’s an investor in the tech space, with a keen focus on start-ups that are bringing about positive change. She’s also a champion of female founders and hopes to inspire more women to start their own companies and get the backing they need to bring their big ideas to the world. Solai decided to become an investor after observing the lack of women on the funding side – particularly women of colour – and realising that having more female investors would ultimately lead to more fundi...
2021-03-1743 min
What She Did NextLidia Thorpe | Lifelong activist – bringing a powerful new voice into Federal ParliamentOur guest today is Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe and she’s a passionate advocate for human rights, social justice and the environment. She’s also a proud Gunnai Gunditjmara and Djab Wurrung woman, who takes inspiration from a long line of strong matriarchs in her family. In 2017, Lidia made history by becoming the first Aboriginal woman to be elected to the Victorian Parliament. And in 2020, she made the leap to Federal Parliament as the first Aboriginal Senator for Victoria. But Lidia’s path into politics has not been typi...
2021-03-0745 min
What She Did NextVictoria McGrane | Van life – running a business remotely while travelling around AustraliaOur guest today is Victoria McGrane and she’s the artist and textile designer behind The Scenic Route, whose distinctive illustrations inspired by Australian nature have earned her collaborations with major brands and retailers. She’s also among a growing number of Australians who’ve traded in the daily grind, in search of a different way of life and a greater sense of freedom. After selling their house, Victoria and her partner Darren got rid of nearly all their possessions to move into a solar-powered motorhome with their dog, Gypsy. Among their mo...
2021-02-2339 min
The Leadership LessonsWe can end the climate warsIndependent MP Zali Steggall knows a thing or two about making career leaps. She’s done it successfully multiple times, moving from the heights of professional sport, as Australia’s most successful alpine skier, to the law and then head first into federal politics.Along the way, she managed to topple a former Prime Minister and is now determined to represent her electorate by putting climate action on the agenda in parliament.She finds that her combination of careers, and the skills learnt within them, that have enabled her to do the work she's doing now...
2021-02-1125 min
What She Did NextYanti Turang | Frontline nurse – taking on COVID-19 and becoming a leader in global healthcare*Content warning: This episode contains mentions of death and grief, so please consider this before listening, particularly if you might find this triggering. In Australia, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 to access 24-hour crisis support.Our guest today is Yanti Turang and she’s a registered nurse from Australia who lives in the US, where she has spent the past year working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.She’s also the founder and executive director of LearnToLive, a global health not-for-profit she started in response to seeing her own family members in I...
2021-02-0953 min
What She Did NextSanaz Fotouhi | Writer’s journey – bringing to light the stories of women and children in Afghanistan*Content warning: This episode contains brief mentions of self-harm and suicide, so please consider this before listening, particularly if you might find this triggering. In Australia, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 to access 24-hour crisis support.Our guest today is Sanaz Fotouhi and she’s an author, academic and filmmaker, whose book-writing journey began back in her 20s with a life-changing trip to Afghanistan.What she saw on that trip would stay with her forever and it set her on a path to show the world what was happening for women and children in...
2021-01-2635 min
What She Did NextJenny McAllister | Accessible style – making fashion more inclusive for people with disabilityOur guest today is Jenny McAllister and she’s on a mission to transform the fashion industry, to make it more inclusive and accessible for the one in five Australians living with a disability.Jenny suffered a stroke at the age of 21 and that life-changing event – which she was lucky to survive – left her with reduced mobility that makes it difficult to grip or hold things and requires the use of a wheelchair or walking frame to get around.One thing that didn’t change after Jenny had her stroke was her love of fashi...
2021-01-1238 min
What She Did NextSeason Three Trailer with Jacqui OoiWelcome to Season Three of What She Did Next, hosted by Jacqui Ooi.We’re excited to bring you our new series of conversations with some truly inspiring women.This trailer episode provides a recap of what the show is about and our new partnership with Women’s Agenda.We’ll be releasing episodes fortnightly this season, so make sure you hit the subscribe button in your podcast app to catch our conversations as they land.CREDITSHost and producer: Jacqui OoiJoin u...
2021-01-1102 min
Mere Mortals ConversationsJACQUI OOI | Mere Mortals Interview # 017This week Kyrin got the chance to chat with Jacqui Ooi, the host of the 'What She Did Next' podcast. Jacqui has had an intriguing career, first starting off as a journalist/editor in woman's magazines before heading into the NGO sector and working in senior communications roles for large charities (notably ChildFund Australia and The Smith Family).Recently she decided to start her own podcast, focusing particularly on woman who have had non-standard career paths. Jacqui also shares Kyrin's love of travel and we went over some of her travel stories and times when you can feel unsafe...
2020-09-121h 06What She Did NextSeason Two Highlights | Conversations with some truly inspiring womenHighlights from our second season of conversations with some truly inspiring Australian women - from creatives and entrepreneurs, to innovators and changemakers across a diverse range of fields.If you're new to the show, this is a great way to get across the kind of stories we share... and if you like what you hear, you can scroll back through the feed to find the full episodes.With so much going on in the world right now - from the bushfires at the start of the year, to the chaos of...
2020-09-0217 minWhat She Did NextLorna Deng | Breaking barriers - connecting workplaces with culturally diverse talentLorna Deng is an HR professional and the co-founder of DivTal, a new social enterprise that aims to break down employment barriers for people from minority backgrounds.Lorna is of South Sudanese heritage but has lived in Australia since she was a child, arriving in Adelaide with her family at the age of 10, before later moving to Melbourne.Having faced and overcome barriers to employment herself, Lorna is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. With the launch of DivTal, she not only wants to support diverse job seekers to find meaningful work within their fields, but create a movement...
2020-08-1841 minWhat She Did NextCara Peek | Born advocate - opening up opportunities for Indigenous people in remote AustraliaCara Peek is a lawyer turned not-for-profit leader and entrepreneur who grew up in the suburbs of Melbourne but now lives in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia.A proud Yawuru and Bunuba woman, she is the founder of two Indigenous-led organisations based in Broome.One is a consultancy called the Cultural Intelligence Project, which she started with her sister Adele, working with people and organisations across the country to build their cultural awareness and support meaningful engagement with Indigenous Australians.The other is a not-for-profit organisation called Saltwater Country, which provides culturally relevant events, training and work opportunities...
2020-08-0451 minWhat She Did NextHetty McKinnon | Food stories - sharing recipes that celebrate family and communityHetty McKinnon is a New York-based cook and food writer from Sydney, who is perhaps best known for her much-loved recipe books, Community, Neighbourhood and Family, and her salad-making venture that started it all, Arthur Street Kitchen.A career in food wasn't on the cards for Hetty early on. She actually spent her 20s working in fashion and beauty PR, before deciding to make a change in her 30s to find work that would better fit the lifestyle and flexibility she wanted, as a mum to three young kids.As the story now famously goes, Hetty started making salads in...
2020-07-2158 minWhat She Did NextLouisa Seton | Adventurous spirit - forging a creative path as a freelance photographerLouisa Seton is a classically trained fine art, lifestyle and documentary photographer, who grew up in Kenya but has spent more than 18 years living in Australia.After falling in love with travel and adventure at an early age, she has traversed the globe with her cameras in tow on countless photography trips - initially as a hobby and then a side gig, before stepping out on her own as a freelance photographer full-time.From her fine art portraits to her travel photography, Louisa's work is absolutely stunning and has been featured in top international publications, including Africa Geographic, CNN Travel...
2020-07-0742 minWhat She Did NextYatu Widders Hunt | Cultural connection - showcasing Australian Indigenous fashion to the worldYatu Widders Hunt is a writer and communications consultant who grew up in the suburbs of Sydney and is a descendant of the Anaiwan and Dunghutti peoples from the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales.Instagram fans may know her best as the founder and curator of Australian Indigenous Fashion, which she launched as a passion project in 2017 to showcase the incredible work of our Indigenous designers. The account has since grown to over 40,000 followers, becoming a go-to for the fashion industry and sparking collaborations with brands like Country Road and the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival.But Yatu actually...
2020-06-2340 minWhat She Did NextAlly Jade | Full circle - changing the narrative for women in prison*Content warning: This episode contains some discussion about drug and alcohol addiction, so please consider this before listening, particularly if you might find this triggering. If you need help, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 to access 24-hour crisis support.Ally Jade is an artist and youth worker with the Women's Justice Network, a not-for-profit organisation in Sydney that provides vital support for women and girls affected by the criminal justice system.Ally has a unique insight into what these women are going through because she actually spent time in prison herself, after her battles with addiction and mental health issues...
2020-06-1046 minWhat She Did NextCasey Kirchhoff | Hope returns - tracking the recovery of our wildlife and habitats after the bushfiresCasey Kirchhoff is an ecologist and PhD candidate at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). She's also the founder of the Environment Recovery Project, a citizen science initiative that was launched after the catastrophic bushfire season over the Australian summer.Casey tragically lost her own home in the fires, which were so devastating and widespread, they made headlines around the world. She and her husband were living on a property in the NSW Southern Highlands, in a town called Wingello, where they got married just last year, loved going for walks in the forest and spent as much time...
2020-05-2638 minWhat She Did NextEllen Ronalds Keene | Back to school - speaking out for teachers' health and wellbeingEllen Ronalds Keene is the founder of Self-Care for Teachers and a former high school teacher herself. She is also the host of the Teacher Wellbeing podcast and runs her own podcast production agency called Perk Digital.Following some major health challenges during her university years, Ellen was forced to rethink her teaching career and is now a qualified coach, speaker and advocate dedicated to improving teacher wellbeing, preventing teacher burnout and supporting teachers to overcome their barriers to self-care.At a time when schools and families are grappling with the upheaval of the COVID-19 crisis, Ellen has spoken out...
2020-05-1348 minWhat She Did NextSeason Two Trailer with Jacqui OoiWelcome back to Season Two of What She Did Next, produced and hosted by Jacqui Ooi.We're excited to bring you our new series of conversations with some truly inspiring women.This trailer episode provides a recap of what the show is about and our mission to inspire and empower women to make brave choices in their lives and careers.We explore women's career journeys and share their stories of facing and embracing change - with optimism, resilience and courage.You'll get a fascinating insight into different career paths and industries - from teaching to science to creative fields like...
2020-05-1304 minWhat She Did NextSeason One Highlights | Conversations to inspire your next moveHighlights from our first season of conversations with some truly inspiring women.If you're new to the show, this will give you a little taster of each episode... and you'll find the full conversations in our feed.If you're a regular listener of the show, you'll know that we're all about women making brave choices to start a new chapter in their lives and careers. We talk to women across different industries about a big career or life change they made, how it came about and where it took them next...We're hearing from many listeners that these stories are...
2020-04-0124 minWhat She Did NextSally Hetherington OAM | Ethical travel - making a difference without being a voluntouristSally Hetherington is the CEO of Human and Hope Australia, a charity that raises funds to support and empower local communities in Cambodia, and educates people here in Australia about the negative impacts of the 'voluntourism' industry.She's also written a book titled 'It's Not About Me', which details her own experiences as a voluntourist and her journey to discovering why these types of 'volunteer abroad' trips could be doing more harm than good.Sally's story starts out like many young Australians. At the age of 25, she set off to Siem Reap - a popular tourist destination in Cambodia...
2020-03-2445 minWhat She Did NextMeg Black | Sustainable style - reducing our fashion footprint to protect the planetMeg Black is the founder of Robe & Crown, a beautifully curated collection of high-quality, pre-loved clothing, that's among a growing number of businesses offering fashion lovers an eco-friendly alternative.If you've ever spent a lazy day in Brunswick Heads, just north of Byron Bay in NSW, you may have found yourself scouting Meg's wares at the secondhand treasure trove known as Clem's Cargo. Her pieces are also stocked at Vend Marketplace in Brisbane, which is the city where she now lives with her beloved cat, Vinnie.Meg started her career as a jewellery designer, making bespoke pieces for well-known jewellers...
2020-03-1734 minWhat She Did NextRachel Lees | Intrepid explorer - traversing the globe as a freelance travel writerRachel Lees is a writer, editor and content producer with more than 15 years' experience in magazines and television.She's an absolute go-getter who's never been afraid to chase her career dreams or embrace new adventures - from moving cities to moving countries to heading off on assignment to far-flung corners of the globe... usually travelling on her own and with her trusty camera in tow.Rachel only recently returned to Australia after six years of living and working in Singapore, where she navigated expat life with her hubby and their two little dogs.It was during her time in Singapore...
2020-03-1055 minWhat She Did NextJennifer Wittwer | Gender trailblazer - empowering women to be what they can't see* Content warning: This episode contains some discussion about sexual harassment, sexual assault and domestic violence, so please consider this before listening, particularly if you might find this triggering. If you need help, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 1800 RESPECT to access 24-hour support.A very special episode this week in the lead-up to International Women's Day...Jennifer Wittwer is an internationally acclaimed gender expert who began her career in the Royal Australian Navy, and has just written her first book, 'Against the Wind'.Jennifer forged an impressive - and unusual - military career over the course of nearly four decades...
2020-03-0358 minWhat She Did NextDr Robyn Miller | Fair share - lightening the mental load that women too often carryRobyn Miller is a medical doctor who has spent the past 10 years helping people from all walks of life, in all sorts of places - from rural hospitals in Australia to refugee camps in Africa.Now living in Brisbane, Robyn is completing her specialist training in paediatrics. She gets a lot of enjoyment out of working with children, and she and her partner recently welcomed a child of their own.Since becoming a mum, life has taken an interesting turn for Robyn who found being a working mother brought some unexpected challenges. Like many women, she experienced the overwhelm of...
2020-02-2539 minWhat She Did NextLicia Heath | Yes she can - inspiring more women into politics to make positive changeIf the mere mention of politics is normally enough to make you switch off, this is one conversation you will find very refreshing.Licia Heath is the CEO of Women for Election Australia, a not-for-profit organisation which aims to increase the number of women in politics, across all levels of government and all parties.Licia did not start out her career in politics and her candid perspective on the state of politics in Australia - and how women can help change it - is very timely and inspiring.Licia even had a tilt for office herself, running as an Independent...
2020-02-1840 minWhat She Did NextSally Woodward-Hawes | Making scents - treading a unique path as a natural perfumerSally Woodward-Hawes is a graphic designer who followed a unique path into natural perfumery... after a very powerful personal moment sparked her interest in the world of scent and its connection to memory.Sally had a thriving career in the publishing world before deciding to leave office life to work for herself and develop her skills as a natural perfumer.At the time, the natural beauty market was in its infancy and there were very few people making natural fragrances in Australia or around the world.But 10 years on, Sally's business has grown along with people's appetite for non-synthetic products...
2020-02-1138 minWhat She Did NextKellie Stanbury | Island dreaming - escaping city life to start a social enterprise in FijiThe idea of packing up your city life and moving to Fiji sounds pretty idyllic, but what's it really like to move to a small Pacific island, away from family, friends and work?Kellie Stanbury is an executive turned entrepreneur who stepped away from a high-level career in the travel industry to experience life in Fiji with her hubby, their two young children and their pet dog, Larry.The move presented a unique opportunity to follow a long-held dream... and it ended up being the start of a very exciting new chapter in her career.In this episode, Kellie talks...
2020-02-0439 minWhat She Did NextWelcome to What She Did Next with Jacqui OoiWelcome to the very first episode of What She Did Next, with your host Jacqui Ooi. This trailer episode introduces what the show is about and what you can expect to hear over the coming weeks. Jacqui shares a bit of her own story too, and why this felt like the right time to launch a podcast highlighting the brave and exciting choices women are making to tread their own paths, live adventurous lives and make a positive difference in the world. If you're feeling ready for a new chapter in your life and career, we hope you hear something...
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