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It Has to Be MeBroad Radio - Stories By Women For Women | 052Are you playing small because what you want feels too big? Jo Stanley, broadcaster and founder of Broad Radio, shares why leaning into your passion, seeing opportunity in every experience, and sharing your story, are the ultimate antidotes to fear. Jo shares what it was like growing up in a missionary family and how storytelling and performance became her way of breaking free of others’ expectations and blazing her own trail. We track her course from being constantly terrified to making fun of herself through stand-up comedy to becoming one of Australia's most beloved radio pe...2025-05-011h 13
Morning Broads on demandOn Thurs 5th December, with Mimi Kwa and Marieke HardyMimi and Marieke chat about shared experiences, appreciating life and being thankful, secrets of old friends and ask listeners about times where they have been the recipient of kindness from a stranger.They are joined by dancer and actress Chantal Curmi about inspiring the next generation of dancers and author Nina Kenwood on her new book The Wedding Forecast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-051h 07Morning Broads on demandOn Wed 4th December, with Marieke Hardy and Mimi KwaMarieke and Mimi discuss giving up coffee, personal pit crews, the Wicked press tour, and Mimi’s neighbour’s new puppy!They are joined by founder and CEO of social media platform WeAre8 Zoe Kalar on creating positive experiences on social media and financial counsellor Deb Shroot from Financial Counselling Australia on family Christmas expenses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-041h 20Morning Broads on demandOn Thurs 21st November, with Mimi Kwa and Michala BanasMimi and Michala discuss making best friends at concerts, ageing bodies and their rules for the kitchen.They are joined by veterinarian Dr Katrina Warren on her career advocating for responsible pet ownership and media personality and podcast host Yvie Jones on her work with the Butterfly Foundation’s Let’s Talk podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-211h 15
Broad Radio On The GoMorning Broads Thurs 7 November, with Jo Stanley and Mimi KwaJo and Mimi spin the Feelings Wheel and reflect on the US Election result, ask how do you self-soothe, and what would you call your memoir?They are joined by political expert Dr Emma Shortis live from Washington DC, and author and speaker Michelle Redfern talks about her upcoming Broad Radio webinar for members on ‘Unlock your greatness - Women, find your place to shine”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-071h 19Morning Broads on demandOn Thurs 7 November, with Jo Stanley and Mimi KwaJo and Mimi spin the Feelings Wheel and reflect on the US Election result, ask how do you self-soothe, and what would you call your memoir?They are joined by political expert Dr Emma Shortis live from Washington DC, and author and speaker Michelle Redfern talks about her upcoming Broad Radio webinar for members on ‘Unlock your greatness - Women, find your place to shine”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-071h 19Broad Radio On The GoMorning Broads Wed 6 November, with Jo Stanley and Mimi KwaJo and Mimi acknowledge the woman who stripped down to her underwear in Iran and ask you which TV Show did you grieved when it finished?They are joined by guest Jan Fran to chat about her new ABC show ‘Question Everything’.International bestseller author of The Dressmaker, Rosalie Ham about the new prequel ‘Molly’.And regular Broad Mads West is in the studio to discuss which celebrities would sway your vote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-061h 21Morning Broads on demandOn Wed 6 November, with Jo Stanley and Mimi KwaJo and Mimi acknowledge the woman who stripped down to her underwear in Iran and ask you which TV Show did you grieved when it finished?They are joined by guest Jan Fran to chat about her new ABC show ‘Question Everything’.International bestseller author of The Dressmaker, Rosalie Ham about the new prequel ‘Molly’.And regular Broad Mads West is in the studio to discuss which celebrities would sway your vote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-061h 21Broad Radio On The GoMorning Broads Thurs 31 October, with Mimi Kwa and Jo StanleyMimi and Jo discuss practical ways to support a loved one after a loss, and how Jo was almost scammed in a scheme involving singer Jennifer Hudson!They are joined by Dr Andrea Carson expert in gender bias in the media And Fisk creator and star Kitty Flangan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-011h 06Morning Broads on demandOn Thurs 31 October, with Mimi Kwa and Jo StanleyMimi and Jo discuss practical ways to support a loved one after a loss, and how Jo was almost scammed in a scheme involving singer Jennifer Hudson!They are joined by Dr Andrea Carson expert in gender bias in the media And Fisk creator and star Kitty Flangan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-011h 06Broad Radio On The GoMorning Broads Mon 28 October, with Mimi Kwa and Jo StanleyJo and Mimi are joined by guests Zan Rowe, adventurer, educator and activist Jane Kanizay and reg contributor Brihony Dawson. Zan chatted about uncovering untold stories through a musical lens in Take 5. Jane spoke about punching a cake and climbing mount everest with her daughter. Brihony chatted AFLW and reaching six months sober. The hosts chatted about being publicly naked, traveling without kids, true crime content and what women do to protect themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-281h 21Morning Broads on demandOn Mon 28 October with Mimi Kwa and Jo StanleyJo and Mimi are joined by guests Zan Rowe, adventurer, educator and activist Jane Kanizay and reg contributor Brihony Dawson. Zan chatted about uncovering untold stories through a musical lens in Take 5. Jane spoke about punching a cake and climbing mount everest with her daughter. Brihony chatted AFLW and reaching six months sober. The hosts chatted about being publicly naked, traveling without kids, true crime content and what women do to protect themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-281h 21
A to BeFinding goodness in darknessIt takes a remarkable person to see the goodness in people when facing the depths of man’s cruelty. Mira Unreich, a Holocaust survivor who endured the horrors of four concentration camps and a death march before the age of 18, never lost her indomitable spirit. Today we hear her remarkable story from her daughter, journalist Rachelle Unreich, who in her mother’s final moments conducted the most important interviews of her career, documenting Mira's enduring legacy of joy in the pages of her novel, 'A Brilliant Life’. Through the A to Be journeys of both mother and daughter we grasp...2024-03-1250 minA to BeA life’s workIt is an extraordinary purpose to restore an 1820 French chateau. Such is the calling of designer/artisans Steve Holmes and Tim Gosling, who are reviving the glory of this Normandy gem with meticulous care and exquisite flair. Together the pair have discovered love stories, ghosts, and in the process, their life’s work. A fascinating tale that takes us through the British royal family, rock royalty and great moments in history, to land on the great legacy of building a thing of beauty for generations to enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-0442 minA to BeThere is nothing wrong with youIn their incredibly impactful life, Sonny Jane Wise has gone from overdosing at aged 11 to now powerfully advocating for a neurodiverse affirming world. In this fascinating chat, Jo and Mimi explore Sonny’s new book, ‘We’re All Neurodiverse,’ in which they educate, enlighten and broaden our minds to the point where society and the constructs we live within are blown apart. Sonny’s vulnerability in sharing their personal journey from mental distress to self-acceptance is truly beautiful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-2646 minA to BeMake friends with griefWe are defined by many moments in our lives. Jane Badler is known worldwide for playing one of the most iconic scenes in 80’s television, and for her wonderful body of work as an actress since. She is also someone who has experienced great loss, including her beautiful son. In this raw and moving episode, Jane shares what she has learned about living with grief. And how she is choosing to live as a person who can change and inspire others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-1942 minA to BeNew beginnings for Kaz CookeJoin us on the next leg of this journey with lifelong friend and guide, Kaz Cooke. For many of us, Kaz has been our voice when we couldn't find the right words, and it's high time we heard her story. From the sexism she faced when breaking new ground, and how her earliest cartoons were calling out bad behaviour long before we had the words. This is a conversation about new beginnings, being your own best friend and what's next for everyone's best friend, Kaz Cooke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...2024-02-1238 minA to BeHow Kaz Cooke became our go-to on our bodiesKaz Cooke has been a lifelong friend to many of us, acting as a guiding light to generations of women figuring out life and health. From decoding the mysteries of girlhood in the Girl Stuff Books to the essential Up The Duff and her latest gem, It's The Menopause, she’s spent years empowering us. A constant in our journeys, now it’s time for us to explore hers. From a young bold cadet journalist to finding her iconic style and deciphering the facts from the bonkers, in true Kaz Cooke form, part one of this conversation ventures to the...2024-02-0642 minA to BeFrom punk to purposeStep into the extraordinary life of Jane Rowe, from an upper-class English boarding school to rubbing shoulders with rock stars and moguls in 70s punk London to, unexpectedly, an Australian sheep station. Jane shares her personal struggle with addiction, a journey that led her to work in drug rehabilitation and witness the heart-wrenching scene of a child weeping at his mother's coffin. Now, 25 years on, she's dedicated her life to caring for the forgotten victims of drug abuse. In this powerful episode, we break the stigmas around addiction and explore the transformative power of letting go of shame and...2024-01-3153 minA to BeManifesting dreamsIt is a rare thing to dream a life goal at age 10, and then to go on and live it. But Chloe Dalton did exactly that, winning an Olympic gold medal in Rugby 7’s just as her younger self had dreamed. She has since gone on to play elite basketball as well, and now AFLW. But beyond her on-field success, Chloe’s passion is promoting sport in girls and women, which is the basis of her hugely popular platform, The Female Athlete Project. Join this inspiring chat as Jo and Mimi sit down with a woman who has found her true...2024-01-2251 minA to BeBreaking the infertility stigmaThe path from wanting a child to holding that precious baby in your arms is rarely a simple one. Sometimes the A to Be of this story is complicated, challenging and heart-breaking. In this very special episode, we take you along an IVF journey with fertility specialist, Dr Nicole Hope, and her patient Jade. These two women share a unique bond - Jade’s daughter, Harper, was conceived via IVF thanks to Dr Nicole’s care. If you’re hoping for a baby, and you think fertility treatment might be for you, this conversation is a crucial one. This...2024-01-1546 minA to BeFinding peace after shameComedian Diana Nguyen is one of the most joyful people you can meet. Her energy is uplifting and infectious, and underpins her purpose in life to spread the joy with all those she meets. But in this raw conversation, Diana reveals how being the daughter to Vietnamese refugee parents and having a childhood of trauma left her with crippling shame - and how she has courageously leant into her pain, to now find peace. This episode is powerful in it’s vulnerability, and in true Diana style, brings as many laughs as it does tears.This ep...2023-12-1146 minA to BeWorking for global change‘Social media is the medium of our time and it doesn't serve people. And I think the next evolution of technology is where it serves us. And so I do see myself in service to people on the planet.’ So says Sue Fennessy, the brilliant founder of new and innovative social media platform WeAre8, which aims to bring a positive social media experience to hundreds of millions of people, all while sharing the majority of the advertiser money with people, creators and causes. Already WeAre8 has raised over $1.25m for charities. But how does someone become the person who courageously take...2023-12-0442 minA to BeWhen purpose finds usIn 2006, Dave Graham came out as gay on live national television, in front of an audience of 3 million people. It was one of the first times in Australia a person’s sexuality was so openly exposed, and thankfully gloriously accepted, making Dave’s story profoundly impactful for other gay men and women. But this courageous act is only part of Dave’s story. In this conversation, we weave from outback Australia, through Mongolia, and back to Western Sydney and Rufftrack, the not-for-profit program for at-risk kids that Dave founded. And ask the question, do we find our purpose, or does our pu...2023-11-2746 minA to BeOur ancestors walk with usWhile we believe conversations around mental health are essential, we do issue a suicide trigger warning for this episode. If you or anyone you know is struggling, don't hesitate to get in touch with Lifeline on 13 11 14. If our ancestors walk with us, do we have the power to write our own stories? Co-host of A to Be, Mimi Kwa, explores these questions in her powerful memoir, House of Kwa, and here shares with Jo the fascinating elements of her life that have made her who she is. From the early-childhood trauma of a mother with chronic m...2023-10-3044 minA to BeThis is just the beginningWe do not know who we touch on our path, but not many of us have touched people by starring in one of the biggest horror blockbusters of the 80’s. Yet Barbara Bingham is more than Miss Van Deusen in Friday the 13th Part VIII. She’s a screenwriter, producer, devoted mother and wife, and at 65 a shining example of taking on new challenges and living big at any age. From Hawaii's golden shores to becoming an icon, the tragic loss of her nephew and embracing motherhood, this is a journey of reinvention and resilience, and is as heart-warming as a hu...2023-10-2348 minA to BeKeep looking forwardIs every moment in our life interconnected? In her story, author Jayne Tuttle, maps the series of events that have led to her being who she is today: From the devastating loss of her dear Mum, to a passionate love affair with a handsome Frenchman, and the near-fatal accident that changed everything for her. All this against the backdrop of magical Paris, in an episode that challenges us all to go out and live as hard as we can. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-1544 minA to BeWhen you come from nothing‘If somebody told me I couldn't do something, I would be like, "Oh, I'm going to show you." - so says Darcy Donavan, television and film actress, executive producer and tech entrepreneur. Darcy’s fierce defiance has brought her from humble beginnings in Nashville, to the bright lights of Hollywood and now to being known as crypto-queen to millions of people worldwide. But what gave her the strength to create the person she is today? And what the hell is Web 3? It’s time we all found out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-0840 minA to BeSitting in the mudIn 1995, Alisha Tarrant lost her brother to suicide. Of course it was a profoundly devastating moment in her life, but it also lead her to her life’s purpose - which is to support others experiencing crisis. Alisha now leads Lifeline Narrm's crisis support training, a suicide prevention and support service that is at the frontline of the mental health challenges within our community. In this beautifully honest conversation, Alisha helps us understand how to sit in the mud with a person’s pain, and how best to help one another in the dark times. While we believe this conversation is c...2023-10-0254 minA to BeFrom life-changing accident to changing lives‘My goal was to walk again. 20 years old, tell me I couldn’t do that and we weren’t friends.’ When Rhiannon Tracey became a quadriplegic, the trauma never stripped her of her hope. Through incredible determination, hard work and fearlessness, Rhiannon has turned that life-changing accident into opportunity, as she opened her own spinal cord recovery facility. Here we find out how she got through the darkest times, to follow her dreams. And ponder the question, does everything happen for a reason? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2247 minA to BeAnswering the call to greatnessFor six years Thomas Mayo was entrusted with carrying the Uluru statement from the Heart across Australia and today he speaks from the heart about his personal journey to become a leading YES campaigner as we approach the 2023 referendum date. From a little boy hesitant to speak up, to a union leader on the wharfs Thomas tells us how he found his life’s purpose, who helped him realise his worth and uncovers the moments that have shaped a man at the helm of momentous historical progress towards reconciliation with a voice for Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peop...2023-09-1340 minA to BeCrazy Rich Asians and yum cha with GwynethIf you’ve heard of Crazy Rich Asians, you’re about to hear about Amy Wang, lead writer for the sequel Crazy Rich Asians 2. In this episode of A to BE Amy shares her spellbinding story of how she found her way into the writers’ rooms of Hollywood. Her childhood trajectory warrants a movie in itself. This is a candid conversation about the grit, moments and people that shaped Amy’s journey from suburban Sydney to yum cha with Gwyneth Paltrow, and an inspiring listen for anyone who has ever had a dream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...2023-09-1348 minA to BeAre we destined to meet?We are Broad Radio founder and all-round superstar, Jo Stanley and author and media woman of many talents, Mimi Kwa. Some amazing guests join us in future episodes, but in this one Ep 1 (wow we did it!) we are each other’s guests. It’s a humorous, energetic, deep dive into our own A to BE journeys and we unpack what we are even doing here… as in here on the show, not solving the meaning of life puzzle… or are we? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-1343 minA to BeA to Be Show TrailerLife is a journey, but how do we know we’re on the right path? On this podcast, Mimi Kwa & Jo Stanley, talk with fascinating people about the signs & sliding door moments that led them to a life of meaning and impact. These honest, vulnerable conversations aim to help you to better navigate your own way and, if you haven’t already, find your unique map to what matters. Towards the end of each episode Jo and Mimi bring a surprise origin story to the discussion and hope to leave you wiser, fuller hearted and inspired. Hosted on Acas...2023-09-1002 min