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Hot Grits Podcast130. Jim Morekis Interview; Plus, UGA/Oregon Thoughts; Braves Bullpen Concerns & Kenley Jansen Causes A Fan MeltdownTravis previews the first week of college football including UGA vs. Oregon & Georgia Southern vs. Morgan State. ... Plus, the Atlanta Braves lost 2 of 3 to the Cardinals over the weekend and Atlanta's bullpen was a major topic of discussion among Braves fans after the back-to-back blown leads. Is Brian Snitker to blame? ... Also, a look at some early high school football storylines two weeks into the season. ... Interview with JIM MOREKIS of The Savannahian and Bylines Podcast starts at 24:00 ... Morekis joined HGP to talk about his column last week on the Savannah Bananas decision to stop playing regular baseball in the...2022-08-301h 06
Conversations for a Complete LifeAll about anxiety, with Dr Jodi RichardsonHow do you know when your anxiety is normal, and when it might need professional intervention or treatment? With the Covid 19 pandemic, state of the world, and even plain old perimenopausal hormone shifts, anxiety is common for many of us, so Dr Jodi Richardson joins us on the show to talk all about anxiety and what we can do about it.2022-07-221h 25
The Love OfferingHow to Keep Dreaming with Emily JansenEveryone believes life is a blank journal waiting to be filled with the culmination of dreams; instead, we deal with disappointments when the pages of our lives don't mirror those dreams. But we were not born with a blank journal in our hands. Life leads us into the wilderness, and we wonder if we will find our way back to Eden, or how to move forward towards the promised land. While we can't rip out the pages of our lives, we are not narcissists of our narratives. What if the wilderness became our Eden? What if we could...2022-06-1436 min
What's Your Major?Episode Thirty-Eight: Theater ArtsJoining us live on zoom, our guest today Rachael DeBoer comes from Jansen Beach, Florida. She graduated from Jansen Beach High School in the class of 2021 and now attends Loyola Marymount University in the class of 2025. Tune in to find out about her major and more!2022-05-1115 min
The Bestseller ExperimentEP381: Rachael Blok — Follow Your CharacterRachael Blok is the bestselling author of the DCI Maarten Jansen novels and she tells us how each book works as a standalone, but the character is still developing with each story. Rachael also gives us great tips on plotting, writing the ending, character, finding your voice, and research. And the two Marks discuss how writing can help with mental health issues.2022-05-021h 08
We'd Like A Word49. Rachael Blok in Milton's Cottage (part 1): How Paradise Lost inspired her book The Fall49. Rachael Blok (part 1) joins We'd Like A Word hosts Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan, & a live audience inside the historic & beautiful Milton's Cottage in Chalfont St Giles, where John Milton wrote (or dictated) the epic poem, Paradise Lost. We're inside this little living museum because Rachael's new book, The Fall, is inspired by Paradise Lost. It begins - small spoiler alert - with someone plummeting from a great height - from the top of St Alban's Cathedral. So we talk about Satan, heaven & hell, the very rough deal for women in Paradise Lost & Milton's influence more generally. But we also...2022-04-2721 minWe'd Like A Word48. Rachael Blok in Milton's Cottage (part 2): How Paradise Lost inspired her book The Fall48. Rachael Blok (part 2) joins We'd Like A Word hosts Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan, & a live audience inside the historic & beautiful Milton's Cottage in Chalfont St Giles, where John Milton wrote (or dictated) the epic poem, Paradise Lost. We're inside this little living museum because Rachael's new book, The Fall, is inspired by Paradise Lost. It begins - small spoiler alert - with someone plummeting from a great height - from the top of St Alban's Cathedral. So we talk about Satan, heaven & hell, the very rough deal for women in Paradise Lost & Milton's influence more generally. But we also...2022-04-2718 minWe'd Like A Word47. Rachael Blok in Milton's Cottage (part 3): How Paradise Lost inspired her book The Fall47. Rachael Blok (part 3) joins We'd Like A Word hosts Paul Waters & Stevyn Colgan, & a live audience inside the historic & beautiful Milton's Cottage in Chalfont St Giles, where John Milton wrote (or dictated) the epic poem, Paradise Lost. We're inside this little living museum because Rachael's new book, The Fall, is inspired by Paradise Lost. It begins - small spoiler alert - with someone plummeting from a great height - from the top of St Alban's Cathedral. So we talk about Satan, heaven & hell, the very rough deal for women in Paradise Lost & Milton's influence more generally. But we also...2022-04-2731 min
Dive Into a Story With the Power of Full AudiobookFall Audiobook by Rachael BlokListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 582705
Title: Fall
Author: Rachael Blok
Narrator: Jennifer Ness
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:51:37
Language: English
Release date: 04-14-22
Publisher: W.F. Howes
Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense
Summary:
The sins of the past echo in the present in the new literary thriller from rising star of crime fiction, Rachael Blok.
The wind is cold this high up. The man shouts out, but nobody hears. The cathedral roof has caught his fall, but it will not hold him for long. The night is dark. And it is such a long...2022-04-148h 51
Listen to Best Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Fall by Rachael BlokPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/582705 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Fall Author: Rachael Blok Narrator: Jennifer Ness Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 51 minutes Release date: April 14, 2022 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: The sins of the past echo in the present in the new literary thriller from rising star of crime fiction, Rachael Blok. The wind is cold this high up. The man shouts out, but nobody hears. The cathedral roof has caught his fall, but it will not hold him for long. The night is dark. And it is such a long way down... On Good Friday, the...2022-04-1403 min
Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Fall by Rachael BlokPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/582705to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Fall
Author: Rachael Blok
Narrator: Jennifer Ness
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 51 minutes
Release date: April 14, 2022
Genres: Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
The sins of the past echo in the present in the new literary thriller from rising star of crime fiction, Rachael Blok. The wind is cold this high up. The man shouts out, but nobody hears. The cathedral roof has caught his fall, but it will not hold him for long. The night is dark. And it is such a long way down... On Good Friday, the verger...2022-04-148h 51
Independent Music Podcast#365 – Jana Rush, Dame Area, Party Dozen, Kate Stables & Rachael Dadd, Shit and Shine, Oksana Linde - 4 April 2022What a selection this is! We’re always happy with the selection of music we bring to each and every Independent Music Podcast, but there is something truly magical about this combination of tracks.
There’s a whole lot of maximalism in small packages, from the very first track we have heavy jazz skronk combining with ferocious ‘punch a hole in your soul’ drumming of Australian duo Party Dozen. We follow that with the latest dance floor-friendly industrial body music of Barcelona duo Dame Area, whose Ondas Tribales record on Mannequin was one of our favourites of last yea...2022-04-0458 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeAchieving your dreams and the wisdom of older women with author Amanda HamsponAmanda Hampson was 50 when her debut novel was published, after her ideas of a career as a writer were derailed by a teenage pregnancy. Her latest novel - her 6th - has just been released, and she joins the show for a conversation about her life, achieving dreams and the wisdom of midlife women. 2021-07-301h 01
Conversations for a Complete LifeHow to be more stress resilient and why it's important you doStress - the ongoing, relentless everyday kind - is something most of us could do with less of, and so I asked former Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat boss Sharon Kolkka to the come on the show for a conversation on about how we can be more stress resilient.2021-07-161h 21
Conversations for a Complete LifeYour brain in perimenopause and how to age wellNeuroscientist Dr Sarah McKay joins the show for a conversation that unpacks the brain-hormone connection in women's brains during perimenopause and menopause. 2021-07-0159 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeChange your thinking to change your lifeLife coach Kate James joins the show for a conversation about the power of thoughts, finding your authentic character, making life choices that mean something to you, and making your life beautiful. 2021-06-171h 12
Conversations for a Complete LifeWhen motherhood is boring and doesn't make you happyMany of the necessities of motherhood are boring and it's OK to admit that. In this episode I whisper in your ear about why this is so, why it's OK, and how you balance it out - the answer is small champagne bubbles of excitement (but not actual champagne).2021-05-1418 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeAre you over-achieving and over-functioning?These two concepts might be costing you not just your time and energy, but also your health. Falling in to the trap of doing too much, too often, can come from our desire to look after loved ones, and prove our value and worth. 2021-05-0622 min
EquipCastHow to Bring New Couples to Your ParishPreparation for the sacrament of marriage used to happen at the dinner table. The best preparation came from the family that you grew up in. Unfortunately, with the changes in our culture, including the very high divorce rate, couples often receive this sacrament without ever seeing a healthy marriage relationship. Today's marriage prep process, while trying to provide what couples are lacking, has regrettably become a check-list, hoops to jump through in order to get to the altar. Rachael Tvrdy walks us through the gaps and offers a vision for marriage prep that drops the divorce rate of couples...2021-05-041h 08
Conversations for a Complete LifeReiki, energy and quiet presenceJas Kechel returns to the podcast for a soulful conversation about reiki, energy, healing and the gift of quiet presence.2021-04-291h 09
Conversations for a Complete LifeHormone repair for perimenopause and beyond with Lara BridenIf there's one thing that can make all the difference to your health and wellbeing in your 40s, it's understanding hormone repair in perimenopause. When I came across the book Hormone Repair Manual by Lara Briden, I immediately emailed an invitation to the podcast to her to talk about it, as the book is one of the best I've read so far on hormones in perimenopause.2021-04-221h 07
Conversations for a Complete LifeBody image, self-acceptance and the power of yogaFeeling negative about your body or how you look consumes a lot of women often for a long time, even from childhood. Learning self-acceptance helped Emma and Carla Papas not only overcome body image issues, but they also discovered the power of yoga and movement to develop inner strength as much as the physical.2021-04-151h 16
Conversations for a Complete LifeEasing the mental loadThe mental load is a huge issue for busy women, and in this episode, Rachael shares three tips to help you carry the mental load you currently have, and one idea on how to reduce it moving ahead.2021-04-0837 min
Ignite The Most Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook Today!Into The Fire by Rachael BlokPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/432773to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Into The Fire
Author: Rachael Blok
Narrator: Bea Holland
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 44 minutes
Release date: April 1, 2021
Genres: Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
Eleven guests. Three nights. One murderer...A haunting and atmospheric thriller from rising star of crime fiction Rachael Blok. In a crumbling old mansion in the English countryside, eleven people gather, each one famous in their field. They have been invited for a three-day house party, to celebrate the launch of a groundbreaking virtual reality game that promises to unite the worlds of technology, politics and the...2021-04-019h 44
Full Trial Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseInto The Fire by Rachael BlokPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/432773 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Into The Fire Author: Rachael Blok Narrator: Bea Holland Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 44 minutes Release date: April 1, 2021 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: Eleven guests. Three nights. One murderer...A haunting and atmospheric thriller from rising star of crime fiction Rachael Blok. In a crumbling old mansion in the English countryside, eleven people gather, each one famous in their field. They have been invited for a three-day house party, to celebrate the launch of a groundbreaking virtual reality game that promises to unite the worlds of technology, politics and...2021-04-0103 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeTap into tapping to reduce stressReducing stress and the stress response in your body is one of the most important and effective things you can do for your health and wellbeing, and tapping has been scientifically proven to do this really quickly and easily. Dr Peta Stapleton is a world leader in the research into tapping, and she shares with us what that research shows, and what we can use tapping for.2021-04-011h 10
Conversations for a Complete LifeTaming tech, yours and your teensCome on now, be honest: do you need to think about taming tech and being less digitally connected? No judgement – it’s an issue I am constantly grappling with, especially post-Covid when I really spent way too much time every day keeping track of the news. Good news though! Dr Kristy Goodwin joined the show to take us through the major issues tech presents for us, the impact it’s having, and how we can best navigate it.2021-03-241h 18
Conversations for a Complete LifeThe stress of creating quality time, and how to avoid itWhen you don't have a lot of time to spare, you can feel a pressure to create 'quality time' which can simply create new stress for you. Whether it be quality time with the kids, or quality time for yourself, it shouldn't be stressful. Quality time can simply mean - awareness and attention. 2021-03-1716 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeMindset, movement and the power of two minutesFinding time to exercise can be a real hassle, and so I'm a huge advocate of the idea of 10 minute movement - looking to include achievable chunks of time throughout the day to move. In this conversation though, we shorten the time even more - two minutes - with Lizzy Williamson from Two Minute Moves, and explore how including more movement in your day via just two minute bursts can bring about a mindset shift that makes your lifestyle healthier, without changing your schedule.2021-03-111h 12
Conversations for a Complete LifeFashion, style and body confidence when you're over 40Personal stylists Jane Corkill and Sally Manhire join the show to talk about the issues women over 40 feel when it comes to their bodies and the clothes they wear. It's all about feeling comfortable in your body and your outfit.2021-03-0451 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeFinding more time and the time thieves stealing it from you“I don’t have time” – a common refrain for time-poor women everywhere when it comes to fitting in the things they need or want to do but other obligations seem to get in the way. In this conversation, I riff about balance as a time issue – and how we spend our time is how we spend our life.2021-02-2520 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeAngela Henderson on business opportunities post-Covid, your mental game and making choices that work for youAngela Henderson, perhaps Australia's leading consultant for women in business, joins the show for a conversation on opportunities for women in the post-Covid economy, developing a strong mental game and making choices that work for you.2021-02-181h 02
Conversations for a Complete LifeBeating burnout with Jules GallowayBurnout is a term used by many women to describe a complete exhaustion they feel, and the multitude of symptoms that accompany it. It's a real risk for overwhelmed women, so Rachael invited naturopath Jules Galloway to come on the show to talk about what burnout is, how it happens, and the symptoms to look out for.2021-02-111h 08
Conversations for a Complete LifeHow to create a more balanced 2021Let's start the year as we mean to go on - with more balance. Rachael goes over the five strategies she uses every day to feel calmer, healthier and more balanced and they take just a few minutes each.2021-02-0428 min
Love and Murder PodcastHallmark Channel's 2020 Countdown to Christmas Preview and Fear City: New York vs. The MafiaTogether at last! In this episode, which Christie and Lisa recorded in person, they give a preview of Hallmark Channel’s 2020 Countdown to Christmas new movie lineup, including intel they have found about the movies and their own predictions. They then flip over to a review of Netflix’s Fear City: New York vs. The Mafia, and Christie shares more about her own ties to the mob.
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Hallmark Channel’s 2020 Countdown to Christmas Preview- This year's scheduled premieres include:
“A Royal Holiday”, starring Laura Osnes, Aaron Tveit, Krystal Joy Brown and Victoria Clar...2020-08-1700 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeEmbracing ageing: going grey, getting older and looking forward to the futureRachael calls up her friend Danielle Appi for a frank and open conversation about ageing, going grey, and looking forward to the future.2020-07-1545 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeThe priestess path and reclaiming the sacred feminine with Julie ParkerIn a world where feminine traits are seen as weaknesses, Julie Parker is encouraging women to reclaim their sacred talents and follow the priestess path. In this episode, she explains what that means and how modern sacred women can incorporate ancient wisdom in their daily lives.2020-06-0152 min
Conversations for a Complete Life59: Perimenopause and the maga womanPerimenopause has a reputation for being a tough slog, but the idea of the maga woman makes it sound like a powerful awakening.2020-05-2153 min
Conversations for a Complete Life58: What is motherhood and what isn't - treating your family like flatmatesMotherhood does not come with the requirement that you are responsible for all the laundry, dishes, cleaning and tidying. That is not in the job description of 'mother'. Being a mother means loving and protecting and raising your kids. In every other way, you should treat your family like your flatmates. 2020-05-0714 min
Conversations for a Complete LifePlanned, present and on purpose, with Nicole AveryNicole Avery joins the show for a conversation on her life from corporate gig to mother of 5 and parenting expert via her highly successful blog Planning With Kids. We talk about the struggle of losing yourself in motherhood, the overwhelm of doing all the things, being organised and having goals. 2020-04-301h 11
Conversations for a Complete Life56: Tips on working from home with kidsI've spent 16 years working from home with kids in tow, so in this episode, I'm sharing some tips on how I've done it, from the time my kids were newborns through to now that they're teenagers. 2020-04-2325 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeFrom her kids' parties to party cakes: when a business rescued Lou Duggan from feeling lost2020-04-151h 04
Conversations for a Complete LifeHow I'm coping with the Covid crisis2020-04-0624 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeHow to deal with change, with Ellen JacksonMoving through midlife means dealing with a lot of change. Psychologist Ellen Jackson joins us to talk about how to deal with it.2020-04-011h 03
Immerse Yourself in Stories Through Sound With Full AudiobookScorched Earth Audiobook by Rachael BlokListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 393976
Title: Scorched Earth
Author: Rachael Blok
Narrator: Bea Holland
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10:09:09
Language: English
Release date: 11-14-19
Publisher: W.F. Howes
Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense
Summary:
Two years ago, Ben Fenton went camping for the night with his brother Leo. When Ben woke up, he was covered in blood, and his brother had gone. Days later, Ben was facing a charge of murder. Ben's girlfriend Ana has always sworn he was innocent. And now, on the hottest day of a sweltering heat wave, a body has...2019-11-1410h 09
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Scorched Earth by Rachael BlokPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/393976 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Scorched Earth Author: Rachael Blok Narrator: Bea Holland Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 9 minutes Release date: November 14, 2019 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: Two years ago, Ben Fenton went camping for the night with his brother Leo. When Ben woke up, he was covered in blood, and his brother had gone. Days later, Ben was facing a charge of murder. Ben's girlfriend Ana has always sworn he was innocent. And now, on the hottest day of a sweltering heat wave, a body has been unearthed in Ana's village. A...2019-11-1403 min
Conversations for a Complete Life#52 The truth about having it all: live a complete lifeThere's a two dimensional idea of having it all that is essentially defined by the ideas of having a family, including loving partner, and career success which includes financial gain. But that's not having it all because it leaves out of the picture elements of life you need for your health, happiness and wellbeing. My take on the idea is to live a complete life and in this episode, I take you through the 10 elements of a complete life.2019-11-1424 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeA super reward to help women create financial security, with Pascale Helyar-MorayPascale Helyar-Moray is the founder and CEO of Super Rewards, a new online platform that rewards women with superannuation contributions just for shopping online. The new platform promises to shake up the superannuation system, and allow women to contribute to their financial security in a way they haven't been able to before.2019-10-301h 02
Conversations for a Complete LifeDo You Again: becoming yourself and living YOUR life againA new pep talk - this one about contemplating death and the days and years you have left. Day-to-day busyness and commitments can easily get in the way of us living our life the way we want to, so we have to wake up to the ticking clock, and make intentional choices ad decisions.2019-09-2313 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeA Warrior Woman's journey, with Kylie LoweKyle Lowe is a warrior woman - she's battled breast cancer and won; she founded a social enterprise supporting young homeless people; and she facilitates powerful confidence building workshops for women. In this episode, you'll hear her back story and also what a year of living sober has taught her.2019-09-1851 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeTapping in to the energy of the season2019-09-0910 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeLife on the other side of 40 and raising daughters with Mel Jeffcott2019-09-0246 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeTwisted knickers: what's causing yours?A pep talk on being mindful of what you get your knickers in a twist over. 2019-08-2607 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeBeauty, confidence and ageing with Suzi DentAfter decades working as Australia's top award-winning makeup artist making other people beautiful, Suzi Dent found herself a first-time beauty queen at the age of 55. She had to get comfortable in dresses and learn how to stand and walk in high heels, after a life-time of dressing down and trying to cover her body. She shares with us, in her own inimitable style, the laughs and lessons she's learned about women, beauty and ageing.2019-08-0759 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeDon't call me motherThe title of mother is arguably the most emotionally potent one you can have. There's no doubt it's probably the most significant role you'll ever have, however it's not all there is to you. In this episode, I share some thoughts on how being a mother is just one part of who you are, not who you are entirely.2019-05-2714 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeMaking time when you have noneWe always feel like we don't have enough time to do all the things we think or feel we need to do. In this episode, I share some thoughts about making time for the 'thing' or 'things' that you want to do but never get around to.2019-05-2708 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeHow to use routines and habits for better balanceWhen it comes to getting everything done in a day, routines can be a blessing. If we’re not careful though, routines can work against us, particularly when they’re accompanied by bad habits. In this episode, I talk about some of the science and psychology behind creating habits and how we might use that to create better balance in our lives.2019-04-1118 minConversations for a Complete LifeA conversation about gender equalityThis is an important conversation ladies, and one we need to have regularly and in many formats. The essence of this episode is this: until gender equality is a man’s issue as well, it will never be. We cannot correct an imbalance when only one side is trying to right it, especially when it’s the side that is disadvantaged and holds less power in the first place.2019-04-1116 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeFour strategies for women to lead and succeedIf you’re looking for inspirational women who have risen to the top of a competitive, male-dominated profession then it’s hard to look past Australia’s top female journalists. In this episode I four key strategies for women who want to succeed, as suggested by several of the speakers at the 2018 Women in Media conference. 2019-03-1025 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeWhen does a girl’s potential disappear?When, exactly, does a girl’s potential disappear? The statistics tell us girls outperform boys at school; that more young women enter university; and more of them graduate from university. Yet, graduate starting salaries favour men in all fields of study but two, and in nine out of 13 industries. I share some thoughts on why women still lag behind men in terms of pay and work choices, and what it will take to one day reach equality.2019-03-0719 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeFinding balanceVery few, if any, women ever say they have a work-life balance. Not a good one, anyway. Balance isn’t impossible though. The problem is we haven’t understood it well enough to make it work. Despite the sense of difficulty that surrounds the concept, it is nevertheless something worth pursuing because we cannot live happily or be healthy without some semblance of it. Balance as a concept is a misunderstood creature and it’s the misunderstanding that makes us feel like it’s impossible to achieve.2019-03-0720 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeEp 37: Sacrifice versus serviceWomen grow up hearing this message - good girls give and mothers are wonderful because they would sacrifice themselves for their children. But this narrative of sacrifice needs to change so that women don't feel obligated to give up everything to their own detriment. Changing the story to one of service though enables you to give your all without having to give up everything.2018-05-0910 min
Conversations for a Complete LifeEp 036: Sleep and how to get more of it. Hopefully this episode will put you to sleep. Not permanently and not immediately but certainly more often! As part of the new look podcast, I want to address some of the reasons and issues we don't thrive as working women juggling family, and a big part of that is related to our health and lifestyle. Some of it is obvious, and some not so much. I asked my good friend Dr Rach Wyndham, an integrative GP and naturopath, to come on the show to talk about some of these issues and we opted to start with sleep because she says it...2018-05-031h 03Conversations for a Complete LifeEp 35: The courage to choose your own lifeThis episode is all about having the courage to choose yourself and your own life. It starts out about business and Instagram but the story of Liss Amyah is ahhh-mazing and she is the definition of true courage, grace and strength. She is the mother of six children, is now a single mum, and runs her business in which she shares beautiful lettering work. In this interview we touch on some of her story about living in and later leaving, what she describes as 'crazy church land', the conservative fundamentalist religious community she was a...2018-04-261h 02
Conversations for a Complete LifeEp 034: SHE is dead!Soooooo, what is going onnnnn? If you've followed me or the podcast for a while, you will have heard me mention or speak about pivoting many times. That I've done more pivots than a ballerina. And here is another one. SHE is gone, and in her place, is a more complete woman. The podcast is continuing but s h e is not. It's a new name and expanded content to help you live a complete life. 2018-04-1820 minConversations for a Complete LifeEp 33 Karla GilbertKarla Gilbert is one of Australia's most loved sporting icons, still considered the Queen of Surf Lifesaving even post-retirement. She has taken the lessons of perseverance and resilience learnt from being was the country’s most successful female surf lifesaver and applied them to building her own online business as a health coach. In this interview, Karla shares how she has just tried to stay true to who she is and quietly go about helping other people.2018-01-2941 min
Get Merry113: Ageless: Women Breaking Age Barriers And Squeezing The Life Out Of Every Stage With Rachael JansenWhy you should listen to this episode: if you ever find yourself thinking you should be at 'this' point of life when you reach 'this' age. We chat with the AMAZING Rachael Jansen who shares her story on being 'ageless' and why it's more about stages... rather than ages. This is the stuff we talked about: how women are stereotyped by their age. how women are seen (or we see ourselves) as invisible when we reach a certain age. why the term 'middle aged' is irrelevant. how our thoughts and beliefs around women and men start from our school years. wh...2017-09-131h 00Conversations for a Complete LifeEp 32: Amplifying Women’s VoicesOur society needs women to contribute their thoughts and ideas to balance views. We need that more than ever as we can now see in world events, and we can start doing that from our keyboard, on our laptop at our kitchen bench. Amplifying women's voices - encouraging women to contribute to the conversation - is vitally important in a world that's out of balance. 2017-08-2514 minConversations for a Complete LifeEp 31: Masculine versus feminine energy with Brad FennellThe concept of masculine versus feminine energy was almost too woo-woo for me the first time I came across it. Explained in terms of yin and yang though, in terms of balance, it becomes clearer how these energies work and how we’re being affected by a chronic imbalance in our lives. This episode of the podcast delves into these complementary energy fields, and it seems fitting that for the conversation my guest is - for the first time on the show - a man!2017-08-1749 minConversations for a Complete LifeSHE 030: What is enough?If you're pushing yourself to go harder to make more money, or feeling like a bit of chump because you're not turning over millions, it might be time to ask yourself: What is enough? I see so many SHEs caught up in this idea that they are somehow failing or not good at this business thing because they don't earn six or seven figures. There's this sense of shame I think, amongst women who don't feel successful enough. The idea behind the SHE movement is different to what you might see online though, so it's...2017-06-2015 minConversations for a Complete LifeSHE 029: Intention, leadership and doing business betterDo you work with your husband or partner? Rebecca Plant does, and while she loves it, the idea sounds like hell to me! Rebecca and her husband Edward, a former military leader, work together in their business and leadership consultancy, specialising in helping couples in business.2017-05-3158 minConversations for a Complete LifeSHE 028: Lessons from The (Ultimate) BossI've seen God, and he plays guitar. This spiritual experience I speak of was seeing Bruce Springsteen in concert on his most recent Aussie tour. Aside from the private moment though, The Boss delivered more than just an awesome concert - he delivered two huge lessons relevant to being in business.2017-05-0812 minConversations for a Complete LifeSHE 027: Confessions of a Misfit EntrepreneurIf you've ever felt like you just don't fit the mould of entrepreneur or business owner, this episode will encourage you to be a misfit! Kate Toon, author of Confessions of misfit Entrepreneur, joins us to talk about treading your own path when it comes to creating a business that is right for you.2017-04-2759 minConversations for a Complete LifeSHE 026: A strategy for better content - look at the backgroundIf you’re putting out posts and content on your website and social media channels but not getting much engagement or reader attention, then this episode will help. I’m sharing with you a strategy that good journalists and feature writers use - it’s to look at what’s happening in the background to find the colour and depth of a story.2017-03-0122 minConversations for a Complete LifeSHE 025: Starting business on a low to no budgetWhen you’re starting business or in the early stages, it’s easy to blow your dough on a bunch of products and services you don’t need, including technology and coaching. Tash Corbin specialises in the lean start-up and talks us through the pitfalls to avoid and the steps to take towards profit instead.2017-02-221h 07
Conversations for a Complete LifeSHE 024: From WAG to business womanJules Ingall is the wife of former V8 Supercar racing champion Russell Ingall and after more than 20 years in the support role to her professional athlete husband, Jules is making a name in her own right as a travel and tourism photographer.2016-10-121h 01Conversations for a Complete LifeSHE 023: Find some clarity and use it to achieve goalsSonya Lovell is an online business manager, which is like a virtual general manager or COO. She helps her clients manage the people, processes, systems and internal priorities of their business and also works with them to be crystal clear on the strategy of the business and also the planning and direction.2016-09-2653 minConversations for a Complete LifeSHE 022: Storytelling to connect with peopleTelling stories as a part of your business - through blogging, social media, podcasts, videos - is the key to connecting with the people you want to reach in your business. I share some tips to help you do it.2016-08-1020 minConversations for a Complete LifeSHE 021: Making products and a profitIf you make and sell your own products, then you'll want to hear from Melanie Sorensen, a marketing and strategy whiz for product-based businesses. She talks us through how to set your pricing, and how to distinguish your products from the mass-produced market, among other things!2016-07-281h 08Conversations for a Complete LifeSHE 020: Choosing an idea and making it workComing up with ideas for your business is the easy bit. Knowing which ones are the best or what you should focus on and then making them work is where business becomes tricky. Alison Morgan is a business coach, specialising in health and wellness businesses, and marketing expert and she shares solid gold advice and strategies in this episode on how to choose your ideas AND make them successful. 2016-07-0638 min
Empire By Design with Katie Wyatt (previously The Wellness Entrepreneur)048 – Create Your Own Media – with Rachael Jansen2016-05-2350 minConversations for a Complete LifeSHE 019: Creating a communitySam Jockel has created not one, but two, amazing communities that have become the basis of her business.
As facilitator of Aldi Mum and School Mum, Sam has attracted more than 420,000 followers and counting.
In this episode, she shares her story and tips on how she grew her audience via Facebook.
She talks about the business opportunities that have followed, insights into what has worked and what hasn't, and how she does it all with three young children.2016-04-201h 02Conversations for a Complete LifeSHE 018: Tech tools and software for when you're starting outIn the early days of building an online business, it can be hard to know which tech tools and systems you really need to get going. With so many choices and new versions coming out all the time, it can be easy to waste money and time trying to work it out.
In this episode, business consultant Joanna Mitchell from The Healthy VA shares her recommendations on which tools are essential when you're still in the start up phase.2016-03-151h 08Conversations for a Complete LifeSHE 017: Fear not! Overcoming fear and negative thoughtsIf there’s one thing that comes up again and again for women in business, it’s fear. Fear of failing, fear of what people think, fear of stepping up, fear of losing money – so many different manifestations of fear!
Larissa Halls is a mindset coach and in this episode she takes us through the different types and elements of fear and explains how they affect us.
She also discusses ways we can approach our fears, so that they’re not so scary anymore!2016-03-011h 06Conversations for a Complete LifeSHE 016: How to choose and achieve your goals with Julia BickerstaffNot everyone wants to build a six-figure business. Julia Bickerstaff from The Business Bakery shares a range of advice and wisdom in this episode for women who want a successful business that earns them enough money for their lifestyle - what she calls 'intentionally small' businesses.
She also talks about the importance of setting goals and her 100 Day Goal challenge.
2016-02-231h 00Conversations for a Complete LifeSHE 015: Competence versus confidence - which is more important?If you have a little voice inside your head who whispers: "I don't know enough yet", or perhaps "I'm not qualified enough to do this for a living", then this episode might just help you.
Women's leadership expert and author Alison Vidotto joins us to discuss the issue of competence versus confidence, and how it's the latter that often is the most important ingredient for success.2016-02-1254 minConversations for a Complete LifeSHE 014: From little things, big things growDo you sometimes feel that you're not getting anywhere with your business, or success is taking too long to come your way despite your hard work?
Then this episode with Brenda Janschek should help you feel more confident as she shares with us details of her three-year journey to date, taking her business from simple workshops in her home, to successful e-courses and beyond.2016-02-021h 09Conversations for a Complete LifeSHE 013: From broke to the ultimate business successIf your dream is for your business to fund the ultimate lifestyle of freedom and flexibility, where you and your family can travel far and wide, then you must listen to this episode with Caroline (Caz) Makepeace.
Caz and her husband Craig have gone from losing half-a-million dollars in assets and being broke to instead travelling full-time with their daughters, all funded by their blog, YTravel.
Caz shares her five steps to creating a business and making it successful.2016-01-151h 03Conversations for a Complete LifeSHE 012: A planning exercise for the year aheadHave you set some goals for 2016? Do you have a planning strategy?
In this episode I go through the steps I took to come up with my goals for this year, and how I plan to achieve them.
There’s also a nifty little planning guide you can download as well.2016-01-0327 minConversations for a Complete LifeSHE 011: Seven essentials for #SHE successThere are so many things to learn when you are in business but some aren't as obvious as others.
In this episode I share with you seven essential lessons I've learned along the way, through personal experience, research and interviews with other successful #SHEs.
2015-12-2819 minConversations for a Complete LifeSHE 010: Creating a profit from a passionTanya Winfield has created an incredibly successful business that helps thousands of women every year.
Additive Free Pantry started from humble beginnings, from a desire of Tanya's to share the information she had learned about additives in food and the potential effects they can have.
This wide-ranging interview goes into all the lessons she has learned along the way and shows how to build a successful business step-by-step.2015-12-151h 01Conversations for a Complete LifeSHE 009: Earn money and change the world, building a business around a causeAs the saying goes, work for a cause, not applause. Alexx Stuart has built a business helping people switch to a low-tox life, so not only is she changing the world but also earning her income in the process. She shares how she does it, including her success with e-courses.2015-12-0955 minConversations for a Complete LifeSHE 008: How to use Instagram for business successIn this episode you will meet Angela Ponsford, one half of Dotti Media, as we delve into specific ways you can grow your Instagram following and the reasons why you might want to.
Angela covers a lot of ground with us – the best things you can do to grow your audience, as well as the traps to avoid. She goes into hashtags, how to connect with influencers, and even sets a challenge for us to see the difference these tips can make.2015-12-011h 05Conversations for a Complete LifeSHE 007 Turning your blog into an income streamJust a few short years ago, making money from a blog was thought to be either not likely or piecemeal - certainly not lucrative. But that has certainly changed and brands are now far more interested in working with influencers - that is, bloggers who have built a following and have influence with their fans.
In this episode we talk to one of them - Kayte Murphy who is better known as Mrs Woog, from the incredibly popular Woogsworld blog. As one of Australia’s first professional bloggers, she continues to lead the way and mentor other blo...2015-11-2355 minConversations for a Complete LifeSHE 006 Achieving work-life balance and how to get stuff doneAre you struggling with the balance between getting things done and having time out? Kelly Exeter joins us this week to talk about this exact topics, and share with us how she manages a business, a job, a blog, writing books, exercising, having two kids, a husband, a household – and balancing all of it!2015-11-1758 minConversations for a Complete LifeSHE 005: Beam a message and build a businessWhen you’re trying to build a business and attract both an audience and clients, it’s easy to get caught up in a ‘chase’ mentality and feel like you’re running around everywhere vying for people’s attention. In this episode Karen Gunton explains her lighthouse revolution – how to share a message and beam a light, to attract the right people to you instead of chasing them.2015-11-1059 minConversations for a Complete LifeSHE 004: What happens when you just be yourself and do what you love?We hear it all the time: be yourself and do what you love and success will follow. Alisha Lynch from Naught Naturopath Mum is an example of exactly that. She shares with us how she went from simply having a Facebook page and giving her much-loved products away to family and friends, to now being an award-winning Mumpreneur with a devoted fan-base. She’s such a delight to chat with and listen to.2015-10-2859 minConversations for a Complete LifeSHE 003: Using your intuition to guide your business decisionsHow often do you base your decisions for your business on your intuition? If you’d love to be able to trust your instincts more in your business, then listen to what Jasmin Kechel has to say about the way she has developed her gorgeous brand Lemon Canary. She doesn’t follow any standard marketing advice but simply tunes in to what her inner voice says.2015-10-2858 minConversations for a Complete LifeSHE 002: Following a new directionIf you’re following the entrepreneurial path because you felt called to create something new, go in a different direction or start afresh in some way, in this episode we talk about that exact process of reinvention. Business coach Angela Raspass, who I worked with last year, takes us through topics including underestimating yourself; perfectionism and procrastination; and fear of failure. She has some great suggestions on how you can overcome them and create what she calls a Next Chapter business.2015-10-2851 minConversations for a Complete LifeSHE 001: Who is SHE - a School-Hours Entrepreneur?Here we go! The first episode of the School-Hours Entrepreneurs Podcast.
As with any first-time meeting, it's a good idea to introduce yourself, so that's what this is. Here I explain who #SHE is - a School-Hours Entrepreneur, and why I believe it's the right time for women to be in business for themselves.
I share a little about me and why I'm doing this. You might recognise some of your own story here. I hope so. If you do, come over to the #SHE Facebook group and introduce yourself.2015-10-2315 min