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Raft of BitchesRaft of Bitches - Early stages of hysteria [Bonus Episode]Ever wondered about the bits that get cut out of a podcast because they're NSFW? Don't worry, we kept them and put them together into one excellent bonus episode for you!Join the raft and a bunch of the guests we've interviewed throughout 2024 for some behind-the-scenes banter, heartfelt stories and of course - bloopers.See you in 2025, Rafters!Got feedback? Send us a message!2024-12-3041 min
Raft of BitchesCheryl Mack - Less Vagina in the Room [LIVE @ WestTechFest]Live from West Tech Fest - the biggest startup and innovation focused festival in Western Australia.This episode we are joined by Cheryl Mack, CEO of Aussie Angels to discuss democratising angel investing and the investment landscape for startups in Australia. Cheryl arrived in Australia in 2015 and pretty quickly became what The Australian newspaper described as "a force to be reckoned with in the local start up scene". As CEO of StartCon, she ran the largest start up conference in Australia, as well as creating the Pitch for $1M competition, which saw founders from the A...2024-12-1636 min
Raft of BitchesRebecca Beardsley - Extraordinary and problematic at the same timeThis episode touches on some difficult topics including family and domestic violence and coercive control, burnout, and children experiencing trauma. If you or someone you know is struggling with difficult conversations or situations, please check out the resources below.With a passion for connecting people, ideas and opportunities with purpose, Rebecca Beardsley is a creative and strategic thinker with over 25 years' experience in business development, marketing & communications. Having taken the leap from the corporate landscape, Bec is the founder of Untitled & Co, providing coaching to unstoppable female professionals, corporates and B2B organisations and paving the way...2024-12-0238 min
Raft of BitchesAshara Wills - Be curious, not furiousThis episode touches on some difficult topics including challenges impacting the queer community, and youth suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with difficult conversations or mental health, please check out the resources below.Ashara Wills is the visionary force behind Let’s Queer The Air—a transformative business that fosters understanding and inclusion through authentic dialogue and engagement. A multicultural queer woman and a passionate advocate for environments where everyone can thrive, Ashara brings over a decade of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion across multiple sectors. Ashara's influence extends beyond boardrooms—she ha...2024-11-1837 min
Raft of BitchesDr Katherine Iscoe - Veering between confidence and hubrisThis episode touches on some difficult topics including eating disorders and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with difficult conversations or mental health, please check out the resources below.Dr. Katherine is a motivational speaker on the benefits of self-respect. She works with organisations who want leaders that bring 100% of themselves to work and never say leave saying ‘coulda, shoulda, woulda’. She is also a board member, a former tech CEO and multiple scholarship winner. Despite these successes, she hid an eating disorder, severe depression, and suicidal thoughts. Her personal journey drives her to insp...2024-11-0442 min
Raft of BitchesSam Brown – I will never produce a PowerPoint presentationWith over two decades in startup/scale-up land and two unicorns (startup companies with a value of over $1 billion) under her belt, Sam loves nothing more than helping others shine.Sam has a flair for building large resilient teams from the ground up, creating the people journey culture, implementing change management processes, streamlining operation processes, firefighting when the house is on fire and assisting companies set the foundations for successful growth.Sam’s current major project (and hopefully next unicorn) is www.sapher.com – simple, effective, and affordable online security for everyday people. Help her get...2024-10-2137 min
Raft of BitchesKate Kirwin – Every single person turned and stared at meKate is an unapologetic feminist. She is the Founder and CEO of She Codes Australia, on a mission to inspire 100,000 women across the country to enter tech careers.Kate’s work is closing the gender gap in tech, where only 30 per cent of employees are women. Her achievements have been recognised with the Business News 40 Under 40 Award and a Women in Digital Champion of Change award. She was recently named as WA's 2024 Young Australian of the Year.Join us as we discuss the challenges faced by women entering the tech industry, and how we can be...2024-10-0735 min
Raft of BitchesRaft of Bitches TrailerFor centuries women have been told that we’re each other’s worst enemies – but in our experience women are more like otters than queen bees. Female otters – bitches, if you will – join hands with each other to create rafts that stop them from drifting apart and losing each other while they are asleep.Just like a literal raft of bitches, our experience has been that thriving women often have a tight-knit circle of other women who helped them get there by providing information and support along the way.Got feedback? Send us a...2024-10-0601 min