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The Game Changer Podcast166: How To Rewire Your Brain... (The Method) with John Kennedy, Founder of Combat Brain TrainingSend us a textSummary:Discover how to rewire your brain for permanent high performance and limitless focus. In this episode of The Game Changer Podcast, Michelle Dutro sits down with John Kennedy to reveal the science behind neuroplasticity and cognitive training. While these methods started in high-stakes environments, they are now available to help ANYONE improve focus, reduce anxiety, and sharpen decision-making. We discuss how specific brain training exercises can transform the way you think, helping you reach your full potential regardless of your starting point. In...
2026-01-2651 min
Full of Words147: Who Are You Becoming? Understanding the Deep Work of Identity Change with Michelle BoydeIn this episode of the Full of Words podcast, Sue Kennedy welcomes Michelle Boyde, an identity alchemist who specializes in guiding individuals through major transitions in identity, purpose, and personal direction.Michelle works with people who are in the liminal space—the psychological and energetic gap between who they have been and who they’re becoming. She explains why this phase can feel disorienting, overwhelming, and deeply emotional, yet also full of possibility, transformation, and clarity waiting to emerge.Together, Sue and Michelle explore:What identity evolution actually is, and why it mattersThe five comm...
2025-12-1034 min
Mallett and Michelle on Dripping Springs PodcastEp.205 Behind the Mics: Our Turn in the Spotlight (Steve and Michelle Sit In The Hotseat)In this weeks episode; A rare host-on-host showdown, Steve and Michelle turn the mics on each other and dish out the stories, quirks, and questions they usually save for their guests. It’s unfiltered, unpredictable, and surprisingly revealing. A behind-the-scenes look at the duo that keeps Dripping Springs talking. There's a few tears, some hard life lessons, and a pulling back of the curtain into what makes them both get out of bed every day. Stories that deserve to be told! Based in Dripping Springs, Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis inv...
2025-12-021h 12
We’re Doing Great | A Podcast for Imperfect Parents by Pok PokThe Loneliest Generation: Why Modern Parents Need a Village with Michelle KennedyAs a parent, how can you build real in-person connections when you feel overwhelmed or isolated? In this episode, you’ll dive into why raising kids today often feels so lonely—and what you as a parent can actually do to change that. Peanut CEO Michelle Kennedy joins Melissa and Esther to open up about the realities of modern parenthood and gives practical, compassionate steps for finding real connection again.Michelle is also the author of It Takes a Village, a book filled with real stories of modern motherhood.Peanut is ki...
2025-12-0236 min
Business Mastery Podcast198. “Fractional HR and When You Need it” with Dr. Michelle GriffinSend us a textDawn Kennedy talks with Dr. Michelle Griffin, owner of Griffin Resources, who provides insights into fractional HR services, including payroll, benefits, recruiting, and compliance. They discuss common HR challenges faced by businesses, the importance of bringing in HR specialists early, and how fractional HR can enhance business operations, protect against legal liabilities, and support both employees and leaders. Key points include the need for compliance with employment laws, the role of HR in strategic business decisions, and the value of investing in professional HR support to safeguard and grow a company.
2025-11-1235 min
Happy Mum Happy BabyWhy do I feel so lonely? Parenting SOS with Michelle Kennedy94% of new mums experience loneliness... but you don’t have to go through it alone.This month on Parenting SOS, Gi sits down with Michelle Kennedy, founder and CEO of networking app Peanut. Together, they explore why motherhood can feel so isolating, and what it means to build a village.Plus, Michelle answers your questions and shares some simple, practical ways to start creating meaningful connections in your everyday life.Michelle's new book It Takes A Village is the essential parenting guide that blends expert advice with the real stories of...
2025-09-2340 min
The Motherkind PodcastHow to Turn Your Hardest Motherhood Struggles Into a Career With Purpose with Michelle KennedyThis week’s episode is with an incredible woman, Michelle Kennedy, founder of Peanut, and she has a new book out called “It Takes a Village”
Michelle and I unpack our experiences of new motherhood, and how it was the loneliness in the early years that felt the most jarring to our pre-motherhood selves. Michelle gives us some incredibly practical tips for how she manages a family + a business, what her non-negotiables are, and what she got very, very wrong when she first went back to work.
You are going to take so much away from th...
2025-09-1834 min
Made by Mammas: The PodcastMichelle Kennedy on the lonely mum epidemicZoe & Georgia are joined by a returning guest, Michelle Kennedy, who is taking on the issue of isolated and lonely mums head-on with her app Peanut!Peanut is one of the fastest growing social networking apps for women and created by Michelle when she found out first-hand just how disconnected and alone she was after the birth of her first child.Listening to this episode you will quickly see that you are not alone, and it only takes one other friend to create a 'village' to help support you in raising your child.
2025-09-1646 min
Mum's The Word! With Georgia Jones & Kelsey ParkerMICHELLE KENNEDY: Building Communities & Asking for HelpThis week on Mum’s The Word, Georgia Jones is joined by Michelle Kennedy, the founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest-growing social networking apps for women.After her experience as deputy CEO at Badoo and an inaugural board member at Bumble, Michelle saw the power of online connection and realised mums, women, and parents needed their own safe space to share, support, and find community.The result? Peanut, a platform designed to make sure no woman ever feels alone.Georgia and Michelle chat about:🤝 Why Peanut launc...
2025-09-0833 minFull of Words126. Invisible but Not Incapable – Strength Within Disability with Michelle SteinerIn this episode of the Full of Words podcast, Sue Kennedy and CJ sit down with Michelle Steiner—writer, speaker, photographer, and passionate advocate for disability inclusion.Diagnosed with a learning disability in kindergarten, Michelle’s journey has been marked by determination, resilience, and a deep commitment to helping others feel seen and understood. From early academic struggles to being told she wouldn’t succeed in college, Michelle faced repeated doubts and obstacles. But with the power of storytelling, self-advocacy, and community support, she forged her own path—graduating from Slippery Rock University and building a mission-driven platform...
2025-07-1721 min
James Reed: all about business36. How to get users on your app from day one | Michelle KennedyNearly 10,000 apps are uploaded to the app store every week, and most of them are ignored. So how do you launch one that becomes a movement?In this episode of All About Business, we’re joined by Michelle Kennedy, founder and CEO of Peanut; the social networking app that has transformed how women connect and help each other through every stage of motherhood.What does it take to walk away from a top executive role and start from scratch? From pitching with nothing but a deck, to raising over $23 million, to building one of the mo...
2025-07-1457 min
History in the Now ConversationsINVITED GUEST: Michelle Kennedy, Assistant Professor, McGill UniversityMichelle Kennedy is a member of Oneida of the Thames First Nation, raised in London, Ontario, Bear Clan. Michelle is a registered teacher with the Ontario College of Teachers, specializing in Junior-Intermediate Native Studies. In her MA degree, her research focused on Indigenous community leadership in the area of violence prevention of Indigenous women and girls. She is a PhD Candidate in Cultural Studies at Queen’s University, where her doctoral work focuses on Anishinaabe art creation, curation, and curriculum development. REFERENCING FOR CITATION PURPOSES: Zanazanian, P. (Host) & Kennedy, M. (Guest). (2025, July) How history lives within us: Ass...
2025-07-1147 min
Nashville Game ChangersMichelle Kennedy on becoming the President of the Predators, bringing the Titans to Nashville, and being a trailblazer for womenIn this episode, Nashville Predators President and COO Michelle Kennedy opens up about her past 15 years with the club and her journey to becoming one of just two female presidents in the NHL. A former Vanderbilt women’s basketball player, Kennedy shares insight on her career, what led her to attend law school, and how she went from interning with the Predators to becoming their first General Counsel, and eventually, their President and Alternate Governor of the Nashville Predators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-06-2536 min
The Ethical Stitch with Michelle AlleyneSystem Shift - Andrea Kennedy on Teaching the Future of FashionIn this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne steps into The Green Room with Andrea Kennedy—a powerhouse educator, curriculum builder, and longtime champion of sustainable fashion.From reimagining fashion programs at Berkeley College to pounding the pavement for the New York Fashion Act, Andrea’s work sits at the intersection of advocacy, education, and industry reform. Together, Michelle and Andrea get into the deep threads of sustainability—what it really means beyond buzzwords, and how future fashion leaders can’t just learn trends; they need to understand systems.They unpack why values like cir...
2025-05-0642 min
Oxygen for Educators™Kathryn Kennedy, PhDSUMMARY In this conversation, Michelle Kinder sits down with Katherine Kennedy to unpack the real challenges educators face—burnout, secondary trauma, and the emotional weight they carry in and out of the classroom. They talk about how personal experiences shape professional lives, and why supporting educator wellness isn't optional—it's urgent. Katherine shares her journey and what pushed her to create wellness programs designed specifically for educators. She digs into the role of creativity, community, and somatic practices in healing, and why reconnecting with yourself is often the first step toward meaningful change. This...
2025-04-251h 23Full of Words114. Why You Don’t Need to Date to Find Real Love with Michelle ChungIn this episode of the Full of Words podcast, Sue Kennedy and CJ welcome Michelle Chung, a relationship coach who helps women attract love without relying on traditional dating methods. Michelle shares her compelling journey—from divorce and traveling the world as a digital nomad to ultimately finding love through purpose-driven living and deep personal growth.She reveals how creating a values-based book club led her to meet her partner, Raf, and underscores the power of vision, intuition, and self-alignment in forming meaningful relationships. Michelle also explores the hidden fears that often hold ambitious women back from lo...
2025-04-2424 min
Complex Kids, Simple SolutionsMichelle Kennedy, LCSW – The Advocate Inside the System: What Social Workers Want Every Parent to KnowSend us a textIn Episode 8 of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, Michelle Choairy sits down with Michelle Kennedy, a licensed clinical social worker who’s spent over a decade navigating pediatric healthcare systems alongside families of medically complex kids. From hospitals to home care, Michelle K. has seen it all—and she’s here to share what really goes on behind the scenes.They talk about the essential role social workers play in advocating for children, coordinating care, and guiding parents through the emotional and logistical overwhelm of complex diagnoses. If you’ve ever wondered what sup...
2025-04-2137 min
Ladies Who LaunchEp 15: How is Michelle Kennedy changing the narrative around motherhood with one platform?In this episode, we are joined by the incredible Michelle Kennedy, co-founder of the global parenting community, Peanut. Michelle has a passion for connecting people and creating impact, and has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. She started her career in media, working her way through various roles, before taking the leap into building something truly special.Michelle co-founded Peanut to empower women at every stage of motherhood, creating a platform that fosters real connections and meaningful conversations. As a mother herself, she’s made it her mission to support and uplift other women in business while al...
2025-04-091h 09
Office Latte Podcast with Erin KennedyEP #19 Career Growth, Confidence, and Crushing Limiting Beliefs with Michelle SchaferSend us a textCareer transitions come with challenges, especially the limiting beliefs that can hold us back. In this episode of The Office Latte Podcast, Erin Kennedy talks with Michelle Schafer, an ICF-certified coach and author of Cultivating Career Growth, about job searching, networking, and the emotional side of career change. They share practical strategies for moving forward, handling rejection, and finding support, plus a few laughs along the way.Intro (00:00-02:44)Interview (02:44-46:42)Michelle's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleschafercoaching/ M...
2025-04-0146 min
The Business Development PodcastThe Remote Work Revolution: Escape the 9-to-5 and Thrive with Michelle CoulsonIn Episode 220 of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy welcomes Michelle Coulson, founder of Remote Rebellion, to explore the rise of remote work and the end of the traditional 9-to-5. Michelle shares her journey from corporate recruitment to building a location-independent career, helping professionals escape the office and take control of their work-life balance. She breaks down the biggest obstacles—both personal and organizational—that hold people back from embracing remote work and provides a roadmap for those looking to make the leap.The conversation dives into how businesses can adapt to the remote revolution, from hiring top...
2025-03-1658 min
CEO MUMMICHELLE KENNEDY : How to turn your side hustle into reality CEO of Peanut App | CEO MUMIn this episode of the CEO MUM Podcast, host Jada Sezer welcomes Michelle Kennedy, founder and CEO of the fastest-growing social networking app for women, Peanut.They discuss the journey of leaving her role as deputy CEO of dating behemoth Badoo and an inaugural board member of Bumble to pursue her dreams of building her own company.Kennedy opens up about the challenges of being the only female in senior management whilst adjusting to life with a new born and her decision to return back to work after just 4 mo...
2024-12-2335 min
Business Mastery Podcast154. "Profit Leaks" with Michelle ScribnerSend us a textDawn talks with Michelle Scribner. CEO, MASTER CERTIFIED PROFIT FIRST PROFESSIONAL, REAL ESTATE EXPERT. Michelle Scribner is the CEO of Sum of All Numbers, a leading financial analysis and planning company with full-charge bookkeeping services. Dawn and Michelle talk about Profit Leaks.In this episode…Who is Michelle Scribner and whom does she serve? (1:03).Where are you seeing profit being leaked now? (1:26)Are you also seeing issues with annual subscriptions and unexpected price increases impacting cash flow, in addition to monthly expenses?(3:12)
2024-09-2537 min
Mallett and Michelle on Dripping Springs PodcastEp.138 Unpickled and Happy (Carlisle Kennedy-Living Donor and Native Texan)Monologue:Jovie Belterra Opens to Raving ReviewsSmelly Social Media TrendsJust Any Old Milk Will Do? UK Clamps Down On Your Thoughts?Faking The Break Dancing Guest:As someone who has spent the past 22 years in Austin, Carlisle has a true passion for all things Austin, Texas. Carlisle grew up in Dallas and moved to Austin after graduating from Texas Tech University. Carlisle has called Dripping Springs home for the past 10 years and has wa...
2024-08-201h 19
The 7am NovelistPagan Kennedy on Writing Nonfiction During Years of DisruptionToday we get to hear from Pagan Kennedy, whose newest book, The Secret History of the Rape Kit, will be released in January. Pagan and I will be talking about the ways in which contemporary events and your own past can disrupt what you thought your book was about.Watch a recording of our live webinar here. The audio/video version is available for one week. Missed it? Check out the podcast version above or on your favorite podcast platform.To find Kennedy’s book and many books by our authors, visit our Bookshop page. ...
2024-08-1936 min
The Startup Leap Podcast"From Lawyer to Tech Founder of App with 3 million+ users" with Michelle Kennedy of Peanut🎙️ This week Yvonne and Maria bring you the unstoppable Michelle Kennedy, the powerhouse founder behind Peanut—the app that’s transforming how women connect across all stages of their experience; Fertility, Pregnancy, Motherhood, Menopause, you name it!With over 3 million users and counting, Michelle’s journey from lawyer to tech founder is nothing short of inspiring.Episode Highlights:From the courtroom to the boardroom: How Michelle’s background paved the way for her success in technology leadership roles and ultimately founding her own technology company.Badoo & Bumble: Michelle’s insider stories from her days as Deputy MD at...
2024-08-1344 min
Pleasure Project: Sex and RelationshipsIntimacy After Betrayal w/ Michelle Mays | Szn. 2 Ep. 13Betrayal is a serious stressor on any relationship. Some couples weather the storm and rebuild a better, more grounded partnership. They create a 2.0 version of their relationship that includes radical honesty, transparency and deep intimacy. In this episode, Dr. Jenn and Michelle Mays—author, CSAT and leading expert on partner betrayal recovery—discuss the considerations for couples who are in later stages of recovery work and navigating intimacy.Highlights from the episode: They discuss the Stages of Braving Hope, a term she coined which outlines infidelity discovery and recovery. Dev...
2024-08-0153 min
Real Life MomzUnlocking Your True Self Through Energy Healing with Reiki Master and Akashic Record Reader Michelle KennedyJoin host Lisa Foster in this enlightening episode of Real Life Momz as she welcomes Michelle Kennedy, a renowned Reiki master, author, yoga teacher, and Akashic record reader. Dive deep into Michelle’s transformative journey into energy healing and discover how she seamlessly integrates Reiki with Akashic record readings to empower individuals to access their true selves and heal from past traumas.
In this engaging conversation, Lisa and Michelle explore the foundational principles of Reiki, the significance of self-love, and the path to authenticity. Whether you're curious about energy healing or seeking ways to improve your emotional wel...
2024-07-3027 min
The PodcastawaysNavigating Travel with a Disability: Michelle Steiner's StoryIn this episode of Carnival Cruising Podcastaways, The Goldenboys Thomas Kennedy and Gary Manning welcome special guest Michelle Steiner to discuss the challenges and triumphs of traveling with a disability. Michelle shares her experiences as a traveler with dyscalculia, a math-based learning disability that affects her ability to process numbers, directions, and other aspects of daily life. She offers valuable insights and tips for navigating the world of travel while managing a hidden disability. Tom and Gary also discuss the latest Carnival Cruise news, including the Carnival Legend's upcoming European season and the company's fleet expansion plans. Don't miss...
2024-06-0847 min
Exhibit A with Abbey ClancyBuilding a BILLION Dollar Business While Raising A 6-MONTH-OLD Michelle KennedyFOLLOW !! We want to grow our community and help you grow with us! Michelle Kennedy had a vision to revolutionise the way that women connect in the modern age. While raising her 6-month-old baby, she helped build the dating app Bumble, learning invaluable lessons about building successful social platforms that she then put into her own company, Peanut where she raised an incredible $23 MILLION to bring it to life. Peanut redefines the mum social network, providing a platform for women to connect, share experiences, and support one another throughout various stages of their li...
2024-05-271h 06
Better WordsThe expat experience and TV writing with Brydie Lee-KennedyBrydie Lee-Kennedy is an Australian TV writer. She has written on shows for Netflix, Apple TV and Disney. In a former life, she was a cabaret performer, kid's party entertainer and sex columnist. Today, we're discussing her debut novel Go Lightly. Our interview begins at 26.00We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come s...
2024-04-241h 26Full of Words55. The Power of Language and Publishing Success with Michelle VandepasIn this episode of the Full of Words Podcast, Sue and CJ are joined by Michelle Vandepas, a seasoned book coach and owner of a publishing company with over 25 years of experience. They delve into the transformative power of language in nonfiction writing, emphasizing the importance of writing from the heart to create a genuine impact on readers. Michelle shares her expertise in guiding authors through the publishing process, helping them overcome self-doubt and fear. She also touches on the evolving landscape of book publishing, the role of AI in writing, and the various o...
2024-03-0721 min
Spinning Plates with Sophie Ellis-BextorEpisode 120: Michelle KennedyMichelle Kennedy is a tech entrepreneur and businesswoman. She is CEO of Peanut App, and mum to two young children, Finlay and Nuala.Michelle started her working life as a corporate lawyer and became interested in tech when she worked for Badoo and then Bumble. She set up Peanut after she gave birth to her first child and felt lonely and isolated. Peanut is an online community for women, as Michelle says, at 'seismic stages' of their life including fertility, pregnancy, motherhood and menopause. It's a place where women can come and...
2024-02-051h 14
How To Start Up by FF&MHow to maintain communication with your investors with Michelle Kennedy, Founder & CEO of PeanutWith Sifted reporting that European startup funding plummeted by 40% in 2023, maintaining open and transparent communication with your investors is vital to maintain such an important relationship. In this episode, I hear from Michelle Kennedy, co-founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest-growing social media apps for women. Michelle launched Peanut in 2017 to help women combat the loneliness that comes with being a new mother. Peanut has raised over $23 million in funding since its inception. Having raised an exceptional amount of funding, Michelle has brilliant insights to share on the most effective ways to communicate wi...
2024-01-3023 min
Life In Charms with Annoushka Ducas MBEMy Life In Seven Charms with Michelle KennedyWelcome back to My Life In Seven Charms where today I am joined by Michelle Kennedy, co-founder and CEO of Peanut: the social networking app for women focused on fertility, pregnancy, motherhood and menopause. Starting her career in law, Michelle rose to become Deputy CEO of the dating appBadoo and she then served as a board member at Bumble, another leading dating apps.
Feeling lonely after the giving birth, and frustrated at the lack of connection and resources for new mothers, Michelle drew on her extensive tech background to co-found Peanut as a space for mothers to m...
2024-01-021h 03
Women BlazersThe One with Michelle KennedyIn this live recorded season finale, we welcome Michelle Kennedy, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Nashville Predators. Michelle shares her roots growing up in Kentucky, her foundation as an athlete at Vanderbilt University, where she would later return as the Associate Athletic Director to achieve her desire to someday work in sports. Determined to follow her passions, she makes a bold move in her mid-30s to go to law school and earn her Juris Doctorate. A move that lands her the ultimate opportunity with the Predators, with whom she’s climbed the ranks from In-House counsel to Pr...
2023-12-2254 min
A Cup of TEAMichelle KennedyIn this episode, we're joined by Michelle Kennedy, from the School of Nursing & Midwifery, who speaks about the Student/Staff Partnership project she and a colleague recently supported with four enthusiastic student partners and what they all learnt from the experience.“We were very keen to work with the students for support but to let them lead and take the direction they wanted to lead...”Partners involved in the project:Demi Bell, Emma Marston, Shanna Gray & Izzie Pearson, Adult Nursing students & apprentices;Michelle Kennedy & Paula Gawthorpe, Senior Lecturers in Nursing & Midwifery.RoutesIntoNursing_Poster.pdf
2023-11-2220 min
Powerful Stories with Tory ArchboldCreating Connection + Community with Peanut app CEO Michelle KennedyMichelle Kennedy believes in the power of connection + community and we met when she engaged my agency TORSTAR to launch the Peanut App into Australia in 2018. It was known as the “Tinder for moms” a GPS-enabled app that matched mums based on location and common interests. I was drawn to her incredible energy and ambition to create a powerful community women could tap into to empower them 24/7. Fast track and the business she created was recently named TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2022 and has over 2 million women around the world connecting and leaning into each other to naviga...
2023-11-1928 min
Learning UncutCultivating Safety for Rail Track Contractors – James Kennedy and Andrew Smith In this episode, James Kennedy, a civil engineer and change practitioner, discusses the contractor safety management program at Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC). He shares how his childhood passion for LEGOs sparked his curiosity about how things work and how his team used data to rectify their initial misconceptions and bolster program design. Learn about "Hearts and Minds," an initiative that creates a personal connection to safety through stories and experiences, and why behavioral change takes time. Andrew Smith, from Area9 Lyceum, also joins James in this insightful discussion. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related...
2023-09-1852 min
MIDDLE AGEishThe Best Version of You Doesn't Have a Time Limit: An Inspiring Discussion with Michelle RowellCould you imagine hitting the gym at 45 and falling in love with CrossFit for the first time? That's exactly what our guest, Michelle Rowell did. A nurse practitioner working in weight loss surgery, an entrepreneur, and founder of Ageless Athletics, Michelle shares her journey from a runner to a CrossFit enthusiast, proving that age is not a barrier when it comes to focusing on your health. Her story is a testament to the power of community in encouraging and maintaining our fitness routines, particularly as we age.We continue the discussion with an important conversation around the...
2023-09-1438 min
Me Time with Mind Escape VibeMORE with Michelle Kennedy, My Reiki HealerMichelle Kennedy, Reiki Master and Authoress is an intuitive and inclusive Akashic Records Reader and guide, a Meditation and mindfulness Facilitator, and a Yoga Teacher with specialty certifications and extensive experience in prenatal and children's yoga.
Her book Hold Space: Affirmations & Meditations for Healing & Loving Yourself is a response to many clients needing extra help between Reiki sessions. An excerpt from Michelle Kennedy's book, p.162, titled "I am Free." Learn more about Michelle, here.
About Mind Escape Vibe:
Mind Escape Vibe™ is a leading expert in stress manag...
2023-08-1137 min
Finding Bliss after BurnoutEp 40 - Mindset and Creating Lasting Change with Dan KennedyIn this episode, we chat with Dan Kennedy, fitness coach, about all the essentials of creating lasting change in our lives. We talk about building habits and having the strength to let go of old habits that are not beneficial to us, preventing burnout, building discipline and willpower one baby step at a time, and trusting ourselves when we go through the process of leveling up our lives. Dan Kennedy is fitness coach to both athletes and general population and has been in the industry for over 10 years, working with clients face to face and online through h...
2023-07-1952 min
Little RevolutionsMichelle Kennedy: How our society isn’t built for working mothersMichelle Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Peanut, an online community to connect women through life stages, from fertility to the menopause. Michelle talked to us so openly about how she balances running her company, in a society that really isn't build to support working mothers.
To learn more about Michelle follow her @michellekennedylon. You can join the Peanut community @peanut
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2023-07-0353 min
But Why?MEET THE FOUNDER- MICHELLE KENNEDY: PEANUTStepping into the Meet the Founder hot seat is founder of Peanut App, Michelle Kennedy.Whilst expecting her first child in 2014, Michelle noticed that there were not any social media apps for mothers to connect, which led her to start Peanut, which now hosts a community of millions of women, sharing advice, asking questions and building relationships.Michelle tells Clemmie all about the challenges of starting an app, being a woman in the tech industry and why she hates the term ‘Mumtrepreneur’.Mi...
2023-05-1747 min
Mallett and Michelle on Dripping Springs PodcastEp.72 The Needle Lady (Dr. Michelle Wendt of Indigo Healing Acupuncture & Massage)Monologue:New Found Celebrity StatusGMO Foods at Your HEBThe Ghosts of Driskill HotelWhat Day Did You Start Feeling Older? Eastern VS. Western Medicine Guest:Dr. Michelle Wendt, L.Ac., DACM is the founder & owner of Indigo Healing Acupuncture, PLLC. Michelle completed her Master of Science Degree at the Institute of Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and is a Licensed Acupuncturist in Hawaii and Texas. She is a certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Dipl. O.M.) by the National Certification Commission fo...
2023-05-161h 05
Food Junkies PodcastEpisode 124: Michelle Shapiro, RDMichelle is an integrative/ functional Registered Dietitian from NYC who has helped over 1000+ clients reverse their anxiety, resolve long standing gut issues and approach their weight lovingly. She is the host of the Quiet the Diet Podcast and aims to illuminate natural healing methods for listeners, as well as invite listeners to approach their weight in a body neutral way. She clears up nutritional dogma and takes a strong role in the middle ground (where she believes people can want to lose weight AND have a positive relationship with food!) She aims to bridge the gap between b...
2023-05-121h 05
Perimenopology28. Equitable Division of Household Labor and Organizational Mastery: A Conversation with Amelia Pleasant Kennedy, Professional Organizer and Clutter CoachToday I am sharing my interview with Amelia Pleasant Kennedy, a professional home organization and clutter coach.
She and I met when we were in The Advanced Certification in Feminist Coaching and I just love her brain!
In today’s conversation, we talk all about equitable division of the household labor, organizational mastery and of course, all of this through a feminist lens.
We talk about:
The biggest clutter struggles for women in midlife
Caregiving and being part of “the sandwich generation”
Equitable division of the household labor and The Fair Play Method
O...
2023-05-0433 min
Sound Advice: Entrepreneurs UnfilteredMichelle Kennedy: How I raised $23 million and built Peanut as a female founderAfter building a successful career as a corporate lawyer, Michelle Kennedy became co-CEO of dating app giant Badoo before launching Peanut. To date, the app has helped more than 2.7 million women find community at every life stage, from fertility and pregnancy to menopause. On this episode of Sound Advice: Entrepreneurs Unfiltered, Michelle talks us through how she raised over $23 million to build and scale Peanut, and the challenges women face when it comes to finding investors.
2023-02-2732 min
MUVE Forward422: Finding Strength in Adversity with Kayleigh KennedyToday, we're joined by Kayleigh Kennedy, a mindset coach who has an inspiring story to share with us. Kayleigh’s 3 year old son is currently undergoing treatment for Leukemia and she shares with us how she uses her own experience to help others find their inner strength and resilience.Kayleigh shares her journey and offers tips and advice for maintaining a positive outlook, even in the face of adversity. Her message is one of hope and encouragement, and it is sure to inspire and motivate anyone who is facing challenges in their own life.CONNECT WI...
2023-02-1356 min
Conversations of InspirationBanishing the taboos surrounding womanhood, with Michelle Kennedy, founder and CEO of PeanutHave you ever been in need of a safe space to share your most personal questions or concerns as a woman and just not known where to turn?
If so, it’s an experience shared by many — especially the 2.5 million people who’ve joined Peanut; the groundbreaking app set up by Michelle Kennedy to ensure that no woman ever has to navigate womanhood alone.
Whether it’s to connect, form friendships or just to have really open conversations with other women about the complicated areas of fertility, menopause and motherhood to name a few, Peanut is a platfor...
2023-02-131h 16
The NatWest Business ShowThe NatWest Business Show: Creating communities with Peanut founder Michelle KennedyHaving worked at Badoo and Bumble, Michelle Kennedy is an expert at building digital communities. She’s currently empowering a community of 1.6 million women with her app, Peanut. Hear why Michelle thinks it’s so important for businesses to be driven by purpose and discover how your business could unlock growth through its purpose.Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by NatWest. Any views expressed in this podcast are not neces...
2023-02-0723 min
The Royal Bank Business ShowThe Royal Bank Business Show: Creating communities with Peanut founder Michelle KennedyHaving worked at Badoo and Bumble, Michelle Kennedy is an expert at building digital communities. She’s currently empowering a community of 1.6 million women with her app, Peanut. Hear why Michelle thinks it’s so important for businesses to be driven by purpose and discover how your business could unlock growth through its purpose.Listen now for insights that could help your business grow with confidence.Please note that the views and information have not been endorsed, issued or approved by The Royal Bank of Scotland. Any views expressed in this...
2023-02-0723 min
Mallett and Michelle on Dripping Springs PodcastEp.52 2022 In The Rearview Mirror (Steve and Michelle Celebrate 2022 With an End of Year Wrap Up)Steve and Michelle wrap up 2022 and talk about the biggest news stories internationally and locally. Most Googled Words in 2022Biggest News Stories in 2022Porch Pirates Break RecordsOur year personallyWTF (Weird True Facts) Strange New Years TraditionsSteve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesting people, and discover the places and events that make Dripping Springs, Texas, a Hill Country oasis. Learn why every year, hundreds of people move to this small town just outside of Austin. Every episode features a local r...
2022-12-2740 min
Wanna Be#134 Michelle Kennedy Accepting Risk And Asking QuestionsHello, and welcome to Wanna Be. The podcast that takes you from where you are now to where you wanna be in 30 minutes or less.I’m Imriel Morgan, Founder of Content is Queen, a podcast agency and community for ambitious podcasters. Welcome to a special bonus episode for my parenting special. If you listened to the previous episodes, you would have heard me say that while every guest is a parent, this isn’t a parenting podcast, so expect the same great practical steps to elevate your career. And that remains true for this episode too...
2022-11-1629 min
This Climate BusinessWhy, what and who of Auckland Climate Festival - Michelle KennedyMichelle Kennedy is the co-founder of the Auckland Climate Festival, a celebration of all things climate change, ranging from bike tours to investor meetings, beach clean-up, a transport tech conference, film screenings, and the O Tatou Ngahere native trees conference – and so much more. Michelle speaks to Vincent about why she started the festival and how it’s going in the second year.https://aucklandclimatefestival.co.nz/
2022-09-3031 min
"Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive ParentHow to Make Mom Friends with Michelle Kennedy of PeanutSteph interviews Michelle Kennedy about how to make like-minded mom friends! Michelle is the founder and CEO of Peanut. Peanut is a free app that helps connect moms nearby and have conversations across meaningful topics from sex and feminine health to IVF, pregnancy, first years, midlife and beyond. With over 2M+ women using the app, Peanut has become a coveted destination for women looking to connect, ask questions and find support. In this episode, they openly share their own struggles with meeting and keeping mom friends. They explore why female friendships are so important, especially during uncertain...
2022-09-2753 min
Running TalesMark Kennedy: How one runner became ’Half Man, Half Marathon’Running Tales spoke to Mark Kennedy way back in Series One, Episode Three about how he has benefitted from running after suffering a serious brain injury while on the holiday of a lifetime.Since then Mark has gone on to complete an ambition 14 years in the making - to become a member of the 100 Half Marathons club.To celebrate he has written a book about his incredible achievement.‘Half Man, Half Marathon' explores Mark's journey, as well as acting as a self-help journal and looking into the stories and ex...
2022-09-2720 min
Be A Better BeingBuilding Strong Foundations Through Yoga with Rosa KennedySeptember is yoga awareness month and we are excited to have our dear friend Rosa Kennedy share her story. Hear how she went from a life of disarray to a life of peace and gratitude and how yoga played an instrumental role.Connect with us:betterbeings.netIG: @be.a.better.beingMichelle: @betterbeingsusSasha: @sasha.patriciaYouTube: Michelle Zellner - Be A Better Being Podcast playlist
2022-09-2650 min
Working Hard with Grace BeverleyEp.11 Michelle Kennedy: From Billion Dollar Deputy-CEO to Raising Millions whilst PregnantMichelle Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest-growing social networking apps for women focusing on fertility, pregnancy, motherhood and menopause, which has raised $23m to to date. Peanut was founded in 2017 when Michelle had her first baby, serving as a gift to like-minded mothers during their most uncertain and uncanny moments. Women now use the Peanut app for all sorts of reasons, whether that be trying to find a playdate for their children or networking with other working mums.Having worked as Deputy CEO of dating behemoth Badoo, Michelle has extensive...
2022-09-2052 minFood Junkies PodcastEpisode 75: Michelle Hurn RD LDMichelle Hurn RD LD, Ultra Runner, Author of The Dietitian's Dilemma Michelle is a registered and licensed dietitian with eleven years of experience as a clinical, acute care dietitian, lead dietitian in psychiatric care, and outpatient dietitian. While practicing inpatient and outpatient care in the hospital setting, Michelle discovered a disheartening connecting between the high carbohydrate, low fat, "sugar in moderation," nutrition guidelines she was required to teach, and the rapidly declining health of her patients. She believes in Food Addiciton which makes her an outlier in her field. Michelle was diagnosed with anorexia at a young a...
2022-06-0356 min
Responding to Life: Talking Health, Fertility and ParenthoodThe Reframing Revolution with Michelle KennedyOn this episode of Responding to Life, I am joined by Michelle Kennedy. Michelle is the founder and CEO of Peanut, one of the fastest-growing apps for women. Peanut is the first online community to connect women throughout all stages of womanhood from trying to conceive, pregnancy, motherhood and into menopause. Having worked in social discovery for ten years, Michelle has unprecedented experience and understanding of the safety and growth components of building a social network for women and continues to execute on her mission to make Peanut the leading network to connect women when they need each other most. Tun...
2022-05-0528 min
Tea with the ChangemakersMichelle Kennedy - Founder and CEO of PeanutMichelle Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Peanut, the app that helps women navigate fertility, pregnancy, motherhood, and the menopause, is on the show this week chatting to Kelly. Michelle founded Peanut in 2017, and last year the app was named one of Apple’s Best of 2021, a huge achievement for the Peanut team! Michelle was integral to the founding of Bumble, the female- centred dating app, and upon Peanut’s release it was branded as the “Tinder for mummies”! However, it’s now so much more, and in this episode, Michelle will tell you why. What hasn’t changed are t...
2022-04-2634 min
Soul Elevation: Guiding Your Ascension to New Heights166. Ghost Cat, Orbs, and Crystals - Michelle KennedyMichelle Kennedy had my full attention when she described one of her awakening experiences as a child that included a ghost cat! Our interview continued to gain my intrigue as one orb after the other appeared on her Zoom screen. Michelle is no stranger to energetic experiences, which is how she has found herself as a reiki master, akashic records reader, and author of Hold Space: Affirmations & Meditations for Healing & Loving Yourself. In this episode we discuss: Stories of how her healing and intuitive gifts presented themselves. What are the akashic records? Suggestions on cry...
2022-04-0541 min
Learning UncutAll In! Oceania Women's Football Development – Emma Evans and Annie KennedyEmma Evans, the Oceania Women's Football Manager and Annie Kennedy from Capability Group discuss the Oceania Women's Football Development capacity building program. While this development program preceded the Oceania Women's Football Strategy, it's one of a series of initiatives that is giving women more opportunities in the game and is using football as a tool for social change across eleven Pacific nations. The program supports Womens Development Officers in each country to develop their leadership and life skills, build their self-confidence and connect with each other, providing support as they grow a local team and build women's participation in...
2022-03-1456 min
Mallett and Michelle on Dripping Springs PodcastEp.9 Yummy is the Word of the Day (Bill Warren and Michelle Matthews from Pig Pen BBQ)Bill Warren and Michelle Matthews are the owners of PIG PEN BBQ located in downtown Dripping Springs. We discuss the history and styles of Texas BBQ and Bill offers some tips on cooking your best BBQ ever. The Farmers Market in Dripping Springs is voted the best market in Texas. Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesting people, and discover the places and events that make Dripping Springs, Texas, a Hill Country oasis. Learn why every year, hundreds of people move to this small town just outside of Austin. Every episode features a local res...
2022-03-0157 min
Riding Unicorns: Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | TechnologyMichelle Kennedy, Founder & CEO @ PeanutMichelle Kennedy is the co-founder & CEO of social media app, Peanut. The former Badoo and Bumble executive used her experience in the social space to launch Peanut, which since 2017 has connected over 2.7 million mothers and helped them find advice and connect with other women on all manner of topics including pregnancy, childbirth and menopause. Michelle sat down with us to discuss how she managed the transition from lawyer to entrepreneur in such a quick time frame. We also dive deep into the operational side of the business and go onto learn how the team was able to b...
2022-02-0932 min
The Fitness And Lifestyle PodcastLeading From The Front For Women in Business with Michelle Battersby | From Launching Bumble Across 5 Countries, to now Co-Founding SunRoomOn this episode I'm joined by my good friend Michelle Battersby. Michelle launched the dating app 'Bumble' across 5 different countries in APAC, she then stepped into the CMO (chief marketing officer) role at fitness empire Keep It Cleaner (KIC), and is currently the Co-Founder of Sunroom, launching in 2022.We discuss:
How life has changed for Michelle over the past 12-18 months
The move to LA
What came before Bumble
Launching Bumble across 5 different countries
Lessons from Michelle's past experience as a rower
The decision to leave Bumble and take on...
2021-11-3042 min
Suzie Kennedy: Living With Marilyn MonroeHow Marilyn changed my life; An Inspirational chat with author Michelle MorganIn this episode I talk to Michelle Morgan , the world's most published author of Marilyn Monroe biographies.She talks about the rejection faced in the earlier years of her career and how being told 'no' to her dream book in 1991 lead to even a better version of her dream book being commissioned thirty years later., An inspiration episode about writing a fan booklet lead to being one of the most published biographers of Marilyn in the world. Follow Michelle at @mmwritergirl Follow Suzie @suziekennedyThe book , 'When Marilyn met the Queen' will be availa...
2021-11-2746 min
The Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy113 What the Black Panthers Taught Her About Social Justice with Michelle RyanToday we have Michelle Ryan on the podcast. We talk about the movement she lead against child trafficking, how to start your own movement, and what the Black Panthers taught her about social justice. Michelle Ryan is a musician, creative director, marketing strategist, UX/UI expert, and social entrepreneur. She has helped create movements that have resulted in community solidarity and societal/political change, such as We Are Louder to extend the movement for social good through entertainment and to expand the scope of social justice initiatives. Her movements have gotten the attention and support of...
2021-11-0247 min
Art Heals All WoundsMichelle Kennedy, Working Through Grief and Loss in MemoirHave you ever had a difficult relationship with someone that you absolutely adore? How would you handle your grief if that person unexpectedly dies before you've worked through your issues together? This was exactly the dilemma faced by Michelle Kennedy when her father was tragically killed in a car accident. As a writer, on-camera reporter, and news anchor, Michelle was at the top of her field. She left her career in TV news to travel around the world, having an amazing time with her best friend. However, she soon found that wherever she went, the ghosts of her unresolved...
2021-09-1538 min
Being BumoLoneliness & Finding a new tribe after kids with Michelle Kennedy, Co-founder of PeanutIn this episode I am joined by the amazing Michelle Kennedy, founder of Peanut. We talk about how she found herself alone when she first became a mom and she decided to change that for all mothers out there. Michelle tells us all about how she created Peanut, a platform for mom's to communicate with over 1.6 million subscribers and how this space has given other mothers a place to build their mom tribe! Visit https://get-base.com and use code BUMO to get 20 percent off your first month of your membership Send...
2021-06-1535 min
Harriet Minter Presents: Badass Women’s HourEp391 - Your Badass Brilliance with Michelle Kennedy and Josie LloydWhat makes a badass woman? Well, we've got two on the show today. Michelle Kennedy is the founder and CEO of the app Peanut, which provides community and support throughout all stages of motherhood. Recently, Michelle has taken on the mammoth task of changing the language we use to describe women and their bodies. It's time for words like "geriatric", "inhospitable" and "serial aborter" to go. Then Josie Lloyd joins to talk about her newest book The Cancer Ladies' Running Club, and how it's inspired by the real-life events of her own cancer diagnosis. Josie ran the B...
2021-05-2628 min
Laughing Without Liquor089: Counselling Recovery with Michelle Farris
Michelle Farris is a licensed psychotherapist and anger management specialist. In her private practice Michelle found her sweet spot in teaching relationship skills that are easy to implement quickly. Michelle has written three e-books and has created online courses for further growth. Her articles have been featured in several online publications including Psych Central, Bustle, Your Tango and The Daily Positive. Her guilty pleasure is a Vente latte from Starbucks! Learn More: Website: https://www.counselingrecovery.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CounselingRecovery/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mshellmft Great R...
2021-04-1240 min
You're Sober! Now What?089: Counselling Recovery with Michelle FarrisMichelle Farris is a licensed psychotherapist and anger management specialist. In her private practice Michelle found her sweet spot in teaching relationship skills that are easy to implement quickly. Michelle has written three e-books and has created online courses for further growth. Her articles have been featured in several online publications including Psych Central, Bustle, Your Tango and The Daily Positive. Her guilty pleasure is a Vente latte from Starbucks! Learn More: Website: https://www.counselingrecovery.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CounselingRecovery/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mshellmft Great R...
2021-04-1240 min
The Two PercentHow Michelle Kennedy Built Peanut - The First Social Network for the Motherhood JourneyAnu is joined by FFF portfolio founder, Michelle Kennedy of Peanut, a social platform designed to provide support, connection, and community for women throughout every stage of motherhood. Michelle has built a safe space for women unlike anywhere else on the internet, where two million users feel comfortable asking questions, engaging in intimate conversations, and finding support with complete strangers around traditionally taboo topics like IVF, miscarriage, and other "silent struggles”. Michelle dives into the lessons she learned working at Bumble and Badoo in the early days, why she’s building Peanut’s community with safety, authenticity, and empathy at the...
2021-03-2535 minThe Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy087 Empowering Young Girls in STEM with Jodi Allen & Michelle AusmusToday we talk about some of our guest’s favorite experiences at Harmony Tech Camp, how they got interested in STEM, and how we can keep young girls empowered and interested in STEM. Jodi and Michelle both started in the technology industry in 1995. I had the pleasure of meeting them when they asked me to come speak at the Harmony Girls Tech Camp. The Harmony Technology Camp for Girls started in 2006, by Hewlett-Packard in Fort Collins, Colorado. The goal of the day camp is to show girls that their passions and talents can lead them to mea...
2021-03-1648 min
Merci Maman: Studio Stories#MyMotherhood Michelle Kennedy - CEO of Peanut App - On her experience of MotherhoodOn our first episode of the #MyMotherhood mini series, we speak to the inspiring Michelle Kennedy, founder and CEO of the popular motherhood app Peanut. We discuss her journey to motherhood, her incredible career, and why in this day & age it's so important to surround yourself with support.
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2021-02-1721 minThe Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy079 Dealing with Fear & Turning Your Passion Into a Business with Michelle Akhidenor, CEO of The Peers ProjectMichelle is the type of person who is inspiring from the moment she walks in the room and her passion is freaking contagious. Today she shares about what it was like jumping out of the corporate world and off the cliff into entrepreneurship, how she deals with fear, and her best advice for someone looking to turn a passion into a business. About Michelle Akhidenor An entrepreneur and marketer, Michelle is the CEO and Founder of The Peers Project, a specialist podcast production agency, and host of the...
2021-01-2030 min
Godpod-living successfully and healthy in every areaLet me introduce myself!I’m Michelle kennedy. Nice to meet you.
2020-10-2520 min
WE SEALED GENESISGod Made Me GUEST KENNEDY (CEO GOD MADE ME LLC)14 year old’s cup runs over as she takes charge of changing the narrative of her generation through business: Welcome to God Made Me...!, a Christian Children's Clothing Line dedicated to little believers who can express their faith with style.
2020, the year of vision, inspired Kennedy Swint (Owner and CEO of God Made Me… LLC) to create a vision of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to children and giving them hope and inspiration. The Holy Spirit within Kennedy and the protests around the world, which started from the death of George Floyd, gave Kennedy the fire within to see her...
2020-09-0513 min
The Beautystack Podcast008 Michelle Kennedy: Identity and Beauty as a Tech BossThis weeks guest is Michelle Kennedy, founder and CEO of Peanut, the social network that connects women so they can share their experience in fertility and motherhood. Michelle talks about how her style has changed during her career change and how she keeps herself feeling 100% as a busy working mother.
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2020-08-0948 min
Products by WomenMichelle Kennedy, CEO, Peanut | Location: London, UKMichelle Kennedy is a lawyer, former board member of Bumble and CEO of Peanut - a social networking app to meet, chat and learn from like-minded moms and women.
For Michelle, Peanut is more than an app to connect mothers. It’s about recognizing a pain point that millions of women encounter and finding a solution. Motherhood can be challenging, and Michelle’s focus is to reduce these feelings and empower women to unite, all over the world.
So far, Peanut has raised $9.8 million in VC funding, and the app has over 1 million users.
At...
2020-04-2315 min
Preds InsidersPreds Insiders: Adam Vingan & Michelle Kennedy (04-20-20)Ryan Porth satisfies the thirst for hockey content as he hosts another Preds Insiders in the middle of the NHL season hiatus! Ryan talks with Adam Vingan from The Athletic as well as Preds COO Michelle Kennedy!
(1:25)- Adam Vingan
(25:28)- Michelle Kennedy
2020-04-2134 min
Running TalesMark Kennedy: How a brain injury didn't stop one runnerMark Kennedy was enjoying the holiday of a lifetime when he suddenly passed out.He was diagnosed with a brain injury that affects his mood, making him tired and anxious.His doctor said contact sport was out of the question, but he might be able to carry on running.Thankfully he could and Mark remains one of the most popular runners at Northampton parkrun and with Northampton Road Runners.Now he's written a book about his experience - entitled...
2020-03-2726 min
Show Me The WayHow To Cope With Kids and Corona...with Peanut's Michelle KennedyMichelle Kennedy is the CEO and Co-Founder of Peanut - an app to help mothers connect. She is also a finalist for a Veuve Clicquot Bold Future Award 2020. The idea For Peanut was born when Michelle struggled to meet like-minded women when she had her first baby. This episode was recorded mid-March 2020 just before the UK (after much of the rest of the world) went into lockdown to help slow the spread of coronavirus. As families around the world found themselves adjusting to a new life of home schooling, childcare and co-working it felt timely t...
2020-03-2529 min
The Inspiration North PodcastRob & Kennedy - A Hypnotist and Mind Reader Started a Software Company#61 Rob & Kennedy - A Hypnotist and Mind Reader Started a Software Company The Great Rob & Kennedy talk to us about how a hypnotist and mind reader started a software company. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Using their need to understand people to help others sell. The benefits of building email lists driven by surveys. And how one of them was heckled by a Macaw! Rob and Kennedy are the most unlikely entrepreneurs you’ll ever meet. Have you ever wondered what would happen if a hypnotis...
2020-02-0257 min
The Big MoveMichelle Kennedy - Founder of the app Peanut on connecting women and breaking the stigmas and taboos around motherhoodMichelle Kennedy is the CEO and Co-Founder behind the app, Peanut. The idea was born when Michelle struggled to meet like-minded mamas when she first had her baby, Finlay. After finding herself trawling blogs for advice in the early hours while her friends were out clubbing, Michelle decided to create a product that would make life as a mama, a little less lonely. Motherhood can be challenging, and Michelle’s focus is to reduce these feelings and empower women to unite, all over the world. With over 1 Million users across the UK and US, and has been recognized by The Ne...
2019-11-1239 min
MOVEHow to become the Queen of the app world: Peanut Founder Michelle Kennedy - Part 2Michelle Kennedy grew up in Peterborough, was a qualified Lawyer before she fell into the world of online dating and apps. Starting as the in-house lawyer at Badoo, which had over 50 million users, she then moved onto the board of Bumble until starting her new app Peanut - an app which helps Mum's connect and learn from like-minded women. Michelle truly believes that accepting yourself is the key to success, it doesn't matter who you are - when it comes to your idea tell people about it and make sure you hire people better than yourself!! Get ready to be...
2019-11-1130 min
MOVEHow to become the Queen of the app world: Peanut Founder Michelle Kennedy - Part 1Michelle Kennedy grew up in Peterborough, was a qualified Lawyer before she fell into the world of online dating and apps. Starting as the in-house lawyer at Badoo, which had over 50 million users, she then moved onto the board of Bumble until starting her new app Peanut - an app which helps Mum's connect and learn from like-minded women. Michelle truly believes that accepting yourself is the key to success, it doesn't matter who you are - when it comes to your idea tell people about it and make sure you hire people better than yourself!! Get ready to be...
2019-11-1131 min
Simply KennedyJonas Brothers, Frozen 2, NYFW, Michelle Phan and More!In today's episode host Kennedy Castillo is keeping you up to date on everything happening in pop culture from the Jonas Brothers new song, the announcement that JLo and Shakira performing at the 2020 Super Bowl, Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin's wedding, Michelle Phan's Youtube return and more!
2019-10-0335 minThe Empower Podcast with Emily Kennedy039 What she did when confronted with sexism in the work place with Michelle BeecherMichelle was a working mother running for City Council when she was asked if she could handle the responsibility while also ‘raising a family.’ On this episode she shares her experience, what to do when people question your ability, what part men have to play in all of this, and where she’s at now. LINKS TO WHAT WE DISCUSSED Audio of City Council Meeting USA Today Article about Michelle RATE & REVIEW Rate & Review on iTunes! Leave me a review and let me know what you like...
2019-10-0330 min
Made by Mammas: The PodcastMichelle Kennedy on Making Friends with MumsOn Made by Mammas: The Podcast this week, we have a lady who made it her mission to help women meet other like-minded women who happen to be mums. It's CEO and founder of the Peanut app, Michelle Kennedy.Michelle talks about how she didn't have any friends going through motherhood at the same time as her and struggling to connect with other mums once she gave birth, how you're not going to necessarily be best mates with another woman just because you both have children, being lonely, why we don't talk about finding motherhood hard...
2019-08-1341 min
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettE32 Michelle Kennedy - From Matchmaking to MotherhoodFrom co-CEO of Badoo, a dating-focused social network worth over a billion, to sitting on the advisory board for Bumble to launching her in own app in 2017 with co-founder of Deliveroo Greg Orlowski, Michelle Kennedy is a force to be reckoned with. She ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-05-1551 min
Women Tech ChargeMichelle Kennedy, Peanut: breaking stigma, making connections and failing forwardWhen Michelle Kennedy became a mother, she needed a safe place online to connect with other mums. She couldn't find it... so she built it. Her app Peanut has become an international brand, was featured on the Apple Store as App of the day, and has attracted investment from the likes of Ashton Kutcher. Her story is a masterclass in turning a problem you're passionate about into a successful startup idea, and the power of tech to bring people together.Michelle is on Twitter @shellkennedylon and Instagram @michellekennedylonPeanut is available on...
2019-03-2500 min