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The Soap Box PodcastWhy you should follow your gut, with Tarrah NhariToday on the Soap Box, I’m joined by Tarrah Nhari, CEO and co-founder of Tammwe, a platform that connects African and displaced freelancers with global opportunities. Through Tammwe’s enterprise services, Tarrah also partners with tech teams across the African continent, helping them land bigger projects while championing fair pay, skills development, and economic growth.But as is often the case with my guests, that’s just one part of her story. Tarrah is fiercely driven by equity – whether she’s tackling stereotypes in the freelance market, building spaces for Black and non-binary founders, or writing about auth...
2025-09-0244 min
The Soap Box PodcastWhy the words you choose really matter, with Ettie Bailey-KingToday’s guest, Ettie Bailey-King, is an inclusive and accessible communication educator who’s on a mission to change the way we think about language. And you know me, I love a good ramble down a rabbit hole into the words we use every day.Ettie teaches people to understand and use inclusive language (how to talk more accurately and inclusively about age, class, disability, gender, race, sexuality and more) and to communicate accessibly in ways that work better for everybody, whether they’re ADHD, autistic, blind, d/Deaf, dyslexic, tired or just distracted.In our co...
2025-08-2040 min
The Soap Box PodcastWhy the creative industry needs a class reckoning, with Emilia Kireli-ReedI like to think of branding and marketing as tools for connection – ways to build trust, grow communities, and reach the right people. But what if the way we’re marketing is actually widening the gap instead of closing it? What if it’s making real connection less likely?This week on The Soap Box, I’m speaking to Emilia Kireli-Reed, founder and creative director of Kireli Studio, one of the few branding studios solely focused on social and ethical impact, about how the creative industries can unintentionally (and sometimes very intentionally) feed division.Whether it's the...
2025-08-0850 min
Start Up and Running058 - Rest and Rise with Alex McCallIn this week’s episode, Ange and Peta chat with Alex McCall, ultramarathon runner and founder of Rest and Rise Energy, the new supplement for runners.Alex shares his experiences of running the epic Northburn 100 Miler and as a problem solver (aka entrepreneur).Follow Alex on Instagram @restandrisenergy and get your Rest and Rise test pack today at https://restandriseenergy.com/Ange's feeling all the motivation at the moment - possibly because she's just finished her trial of Rest and Rise Energy - while Peta is revisiting morning sickness in her third trimester an...
2025-08-071h 05
The Soap Box PodcastWhy you don’t need confidence to tell your story, with Stacia KeoghYou know that moment when someone stands up to speak and you can feel the disconnect? Their words are polished, their slides are tidy, their branding is on point, but something’s off. It’s like they’re performing at you, not speaking with you. They’ve planned every word, they’re sticking to their script, and they’d deliver it the same way no matter who was in the room.This week’s guest, Stacia Keogh, has no time for that kind of stagecraft. She’s an embodied speaking coach, a traditional storyteller of over 40 years, and someone who...
2025-08-0151 min
The Soap Box PodcastWhy you need to shout louder about doing good, with Riannon PalmerToday’s guest is building something rare in the PR world, a business that delivers results without burning people out. Riannon Palmer is the founder of Lem-uhn, an award-winning B Corp and feel-good PR agency that works exclusively with companies that care. She launched the business in 2021 to fill a very real gap in the industry: an agency that actually puts people first.Why? Because PR has a problem. 91% of PR professionals say they’ve struggled with their mental health in the past year, and the same results come up in surveys year after year. At the same...
2025-07-2530 min
The Soap Box PodcastHow AI could make our systems fairer, with Tamara PolajnarLet’s be honest, for a lot of people in my world, AI feels like a bit of a villain right now. It’s been decimating creative industries, disrupting business models, and flooding the internet with content that’s at best soulless, and at worst, dangerous. I’m recording this just as the whole Grok-goes-anti-woke mess is playing out, so feelings are certainly mixed.I’ve got plenty of thoughts about AI, and I’m happy to talk your ear off about them (do send me a DM). But today’s guest offers a different perspective. One that’s a littl...
2025-07-1644 min
The Soap Box PodcastWhy sex ed isn’t just for teens, with Tristin AgtarapTake my dulcet tones off speaker and pop in your earbuds because today, we’re talking about sex.This episode is a deep dive into what it really means to talk about sex, health, and education in ways that actually land. And a lot of it might surprise you.My guest is Dr Tristin Agtarap, a psychologist, researcher, and all-round brilliant human, who specialises in sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, and the cultural factors that shape our well-being. Tris works at Brook, one of the UK’s leading sexual health charities, but her...
2025-07-0951 min
The Soap Box PodcastUnravelling the time industry, with Vikki YaffeIf you finally work out how to time block, then you’ll get everything done on that giant to-do list of yours, right? And once Amazon delivers that tomato-shaped Pomodoro timer, you’ll finally reach those big goals. You’ll get that offer written, create the thing, write the book.Well… not necessarily, according to this week’s guest. Vikki Yaffe says we’ve created systems and norms that don’t work for 95% of the population. And instead of desperately trying to find the right tool to squeeze ourselves into the right shape, maybe we should be changing the g...
2025-07-0138 min
Start Up and Running053 - Peta’s been keeping secrets - Marathon UpdateIn this week’s episode, Ange and Peta discuss how their marathon training is going. Gold Coast Marathon is now only 17 days away at the time of recording.
Plus, Peta drops a couple of bombshells about her marathon training.
Ange and Peta will be joining your favourite running girls including @runmadsrun, @angiegonerogue, @itsashleighjayne, @dailybalanceco, @courts.fit and @_sophiepryor for their shakeout run on Friday 4 July at 11:45am from Kurruwa Surf Club Car Park for an easy 10mins out and back. Plus some of our favourite brands will be there, including Runly Athletics and Rele Footwear and others with some giveaways an...
2025-06-1931 min
The Soap Box PodcastWhat do you REALLY need to do to market your business, with Danielle ThompsonWe think we know what it takes to market a business online. A bit of Instagram wizardry here, a five-step LinkedIn funnel there, a sprinkle of referral strategy and maybe a course by someone who talks like Alex Hormozi but wears a skirt suit – and boom, marketing sorted. Right?Wrong.This isn’t technically a marketing podcast, but let’s be honest, if you’re a business owner with a social conscience, you need a way to market that actually works without selling your soul. You want to reach people, make money, and further your mission...
2025-06-0546 min
The Woman Empire ProjectEpisode 28: Abundance, Alignment & the Magic of Owning It.This episode is for the woman who’s ready to believe in the power of alignment, the magic of intention, and the deep trust that everything is happening for her.
Peta-Lea takes you behind the scenes of a life-changing week filled with divine signs, full-body yeses, and real-life proof that when you lead with belief, magic meets you in return.
From buying her first car in cash at 35 to manifesting unexpected income, MCing a major expo in Sydney, and receiving messages from the universe — this episode is an open invitation to remember that abund...
2025-05-2528 min
The Soap Box PodcastHow your website could save the planet, with Teresa FerreiraSustainability is on all of our minds right now. Whether it’s arguments about bin collections, fast fashion waste, or what the hell AI is doing to the planet, it’s everywhere. And let’s be honest, sustainability has also become big business. If people care about it in their daily lives, they’re definitely thinking about it when they make decisions about who to buy from and work with.Which is all well and good if you’re a product-based business with compostable packaging and tree-planting perks, but what if you don’t make anything tangible? How do you s...
2025-05-1543 min
The Soap Box PodcastHow to build a business by swearing on the internet, with Lauren HowardYou know that feeling when you stumble across someone on social media and immediately think, yep – they’re one of my people? That’s exactly what happened when I found Lauren, aka L2, on Threads.While most of the coaching world was busy copy-pasting their Instagram strategies onto this new platform (and wondering why it wasn’t working), Lauren stood out by doing the opposite: saying what she actually thought. Thankfully, she’s not just insightful – she’s also scathingly funny, allergic to bullshit, and one hell of a communicator.Lauren is the founder of LBee Health, a...
2025-04-1752 minThe Woman Empire ProjectEpisode 21: A Celebration of Confidence, Connection & Contagious Feminine Power.This episode is a celebration of what happens when women say YES to their joy. YES to their body. YES to their feminine power.
Join me as I’m joined by the radiant women of Center Stage: La Soirée, a 10-week immersive dance and performance course where we laughed, cried, danced, and transformed together. You’ll hear behind-the-scenes reflections, heartfelt stories, and the power of what was created when we dared to be seen.
From the electrifying energy backstage to the roar of a supportive crowd, this episode is about so much more t...
2025-04-0636 minThe Woman Empire ProjectEpisode 15: Embracing the Unexpected: Life, Loss of Control & Lessons Learned.In this raw and reflective episode of The Woman Empire Project Podcast, I’m bringing you an open-hearted conversation recorded straight from my car before a dance rehearsal. After a week of chaos brought on by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, I share my personal journey through uncertainty, emotional exhaustion, and the deep lessons I’ve uncovered along the way.
I take you behind the scenes of what it was like living without power for six days, navigating stress while still showing up for my family, and how this experience offered me a new level of appreciation for the simp...
2025-03-1318 min
The Soap Box PodcastWhy it’s not your fault, with Pippa ParfaitWhat if the way you’ve been told to run your business isn’t working for you—not because you’re doing it wrong, but because it was never designed for you in the first place?In this episode, we sit down with Pippa Parfait, co-founder of the Disobedient Business® Co., to unpack why traditional business rules often fail us and how to build a business that truly works for you.We dive into the patriarchal origins of business norms, the pressure to follow so-called "best practices," and the guilt that comes when they don’t fit. Pipp...
2025-02-2049 min
My Thick AccentAccents and Acknowledgments: A Journey Across Continents | Beneath The Accent with Peta-GayeClick here to text me your thoughts about the show!Discover the power of cultural identity, resilience, and adaptation in this insightful episode of Beneath The Accent, featuring Peta-Gaye’s inspiring journey from Jamaica to Canada. We explore how food, language, and traditions shape our sense of belonging in a new country. From the comforting nostalgia of Ackee and Codfish to the surprising delight of Pierogies, Peta-Gaye shares how flavors connect her to home while embracing a new culture.We dive into the nuances of accents and how they influence perceptions—especially through the lens of P...
2025-02-1524 min
The Soap Box PodcastHow to live your company values when the rubber hits the road, with Lisa-Maree BlumenfeldWhat happens to your values as leaders and business owners when the rubber really hits the road?In this timely and critical episode, we explore what it truly means for businesses to live their values—not just when things are easy, but when it really counts. Recorded just a week after Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, this conversation comes at a pivotal moment as businesses across the U.S. face unprecedented challenges. With new executive orders and shifting workplace dynamics, how can leaders ensure they’re supporting and protecting their teams in meaningful ways?Our guest, Lisa-M...
2025-02-0546 min
The Soap Box PodcastWhy you feel the need to belong, with Amena ChaudhryWhat does it mean to belong, and why is it so important to us?In this episode, we dive deep into the profound concept of belonging with Amena, a Belonging & Emotional Resilience Strategist and Coach, who helps high-impact, high-integrity leaders master the skills to foster cultures of belonging.Together, we explore why belonging is so vital to our survival and well-being, the shifts in DEI language, and the challenges and complexities of creating inclusive environments. Amena shares her personal and professional journey, highlighting how the physical and emotional impacts of non-belonging can often be detrimental.
2025-01-2357 min
The Soap Box PodcastExercise is political, with Donna NobleIn this episode, we explore the intersection of politics, exercise, and social justice with Donna Noble, the inspiring Founder of CurvesomeYoga and a leading advocate for body positivity and inclusivity in wellness.Donna has been a yoga teacher since 2011, teaching all over the UK, India, and the US, and is known for her immersive yoga experiences that prove everyBODY is a yoga body. She’s also the author of Teaching Body Positive Yoga, a Wellbeing Coach, and a public speaker with over 20 years of corporate experience, bringing a unique perspective to wellness for high-achievers. Her work has be...
2025-01-0951 min
The I Can't Stand PodcastThe Stories That Stuck With Peta In 2024: Season Four HighlightsAs 2024 comes to a close, join Peta for a special highlight episode of The I Can’t Stand Podcast. Reflecting on her favourite moments from Season Four, Peta revisits powerful stories of acceptance, resilience, allyship, and the importance of disability employment. Whether you’re a long-time listener or new to the podcast, this episode celebrates the voices and experiences that made this season unforgettable. Want to hear more? You can listen to the full episodes featured in this highlights episode, just check the links below and dive into the incredible conversations that shaped season four. Maya...
2024-12-1628 min
My Thick AccentFrom Curly Hair to Kindness: A Heartwarming Journey | Ft. Peta-Gaye Nash Ep. 59 (Part-2)Click here to text me your thoughts about the show!Discover the heartwarming story of Bushy Head, a children’s book born from a mother’s love for her daughter’s curly hair. This inspiring tale promotes self-acceptance, challenges traditional beauty standards, and celebrates individuality. In this episode, author Peta-Gaye shares her personal journey and the touching story of her daughter and niece donating their hair to help children in need. Dive into the cultural richness of Told Ya! Stories, inspired by Peta-Gaye's father's experiences as a Jamaican immigrant in Canada, offering powerful narratives that break stereotypes and em...
2024-12-0537 min
The Soap Box PodcastHow would you lead? with Sarae PrattWhat comes to mind when you picture a leader? For many, it’s the same old stereotype: a white man in a suit, speaking and acting in a particular, "traditional" way. This narrow vision of leadership shapes how we see ourselves, particularly if we're women, and whether we even see ourselves as leaders at all. But what if there’s a different way?In this episode, I’m joined by Sarae Pratt, a coach and trainer for women in traditional male or male-dominated roles and industries. She helps them thrive with joy and confidence, free from self-doubt and bu...
2024-11-2851 minMy Thick AccentFrom Bullying to Empowerment: An Inspiring Tale | Ft. Peta-Gaye Nash Ep. 059Click here to text me your thoughts about the show!Peta-Gaye's remarkable journey began in Kingston, Jamaica, and led her to Canada, where she became a celebrated author and a powerful advocate for newcomers. In this compelling episode, Peta-Gaye shares her personal story of migrating at a young age due to political unrest. She opens up about overcoming racial bullying, identity struggles, and cultural shocks, offering invaluable insights into the immigrant experience.As an advocate and passionate author, Peta-Gaye has written a collection of children's books that earned her the prestigious Marty Award for Emerging...
2024-11-281h 03
LIFEQUAKES | by GROW GIRL GROW; a mental wellness community for womenEp #1: Lifequakes & Finding Your People – Welcome to the GGG Pod!Welcome to the debut episode of the Grow Girl Grow podcast! Founder Peta shares why she created GGG, what “lifequakes” really mean, and the importance of having your people to lean on when things get intense. This episode is about laying the foundation for what you can expect from this space – and series.
In this episode, Peta opens up about:
The Story Behind Grow Girl Grow: Her passion for creating a space where women, non-binary, and women-identifying people can come together for real support and growth.
Lifequakes: From breakups to burnout, Peta dives into those times when l...
2024-11-1122 min
The Soap Box PodcastWhy taxes are awesomeWith rumours circulating, often planted by right-wing media, suggesting that everyone's taxes are going up and that Labour had lied in their campaigning, there's a notion that we’re heading back to the 1970s in some vague way. In light of this, I thought it best to hop on my soapbox and share my thoughts on the matter: taxes are awesome. Yes, I said it.As we approach the budget announcement where the chancellor will set various tax levels, there’s another frustrating semantic debate about what “working people” actually means. We shouldn’t be arguing over whose clas...
2024-10-3118 minThe Woman Empire ProjectEpisode 3: The Woman Empire Project Event RecapJoin Peta-Lea is episode 3 as she recaps on the incredible first event of The Woman Empire Project.
The first event was an absolute success, Peta-Lea was joined with 40 women for her first event of TWEP and has already secured the next event date.
Saturday March 8th for International Women’s Day.
Peta-Lea goes into detail and recaps the entire event, speaking into the incredible speakers, food, connections made and a few key tips for other women holding events.
Peta-Lea shares her visions for The Woma...
2024-10-2745 min
The Soap Box PodcastEnthusiastically waving goodbye to White Feminism, with Lucy LucraftWhat does your bookshelf look like? Is it a towering stack of paperbacks you bought with the best intentions, or are you more of a digital reader with a Kindle full of interesting titles? One side of my house is pretty much completely covered in books, and while I’ve read a lot of them, a good chunk are there just waiting to be cracked open. And amongst those books are a lot on allyship and anti-racism, some of which were bought around the Black Lives Matter protests.In this episode, I talk to Lucy Lucraft, a pa...
2024-10-2443 min
The Soap Box PodcastIt’s time to redefine wealth, with Stella GoldSometimes, it's the most unlikely personal circumstances that push us into the careers we end up in. I never thought I would go into business and marketing, but a pandemic and a blog about being widowed set me on this path—right here in your earbuds, discussing how you can champion the causes you care about in your messaging.In today’s episode, our guest’s journey toward their current career also began with grief. Stella Gold is a rebirth and wealth coach for changemakers, coming from a lineage of activists. They are the founder of My Gold S...
2024-10-1745 minThe Woman Empire ProjectEpisode 1: The Awakening - How a Single Moment Ignited My Purpose.In this debut episode, join host Peta-Lea Brenda shares the powerful story behind the creation of The Woman Empire Project.
From her spiritual awakening after the birth of her fourth child to stepping onto the stage for the first time, Peta-Lea reveals the pivotal moments that ignited her passion to empower women.
Peta-Lea also shares about the upcoming launch event, happening on October 26th, where women will com together to be inspired, empowered, and supported in chasing their dreams.
Get a behind the scenes look at how this event came to life and...
2024-10-1423 min
The Soap Box PodcastHow I stopped nodding and smiling, with Siobhan StrodeHow comfortable are you telling your story? I talk with a lot of creatives, copywriters, messaging strategists, and coaches—people who are really comfortable sharing stories about others as part of their work. They're comfortable at helping others tell their own stories, and are really happy to be advocates for them too. In my circles, there are a lot of individuals for whom advocacy and being other people's voices is a huge part of their personality and their passion. But how comfortable are you telling your own story? Today, I'm speaking to Siobhan Strode, an incredibly wonderful and...
2024-10-1038 min