This episode's guest is Van Badham, who is an award-winning writer and an accomplished theatremaker. We had a fascinating chat about her career, her adventures growing up in Wollongong, her further adventures in London, and her evolution as a human being. https://youtu.be/eyre13Zsc1g "Van Badham is a writer and columnist for Guardian Australia. Her recent works... Continue Reading →
Olympia Yarger – entrepreneur, insect farmer, and innovator
Annie and I had a fascinating chat with Olympia Yarger, it included fly sex, working in a male dominated industry, her lifelong dream to be a farmer, and the need to smash the patriarchy. "Olympia Yarger is passionate about rural and regional communities and has worked across many different agricultural industries. The Founder and CEO... Continue Reading →
Elaine Stead – scientist, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist
Elaine Stead - scientist, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. We discussed the importance of getting help for mental health issues, how she transitioned from science to venture capital, and why she loves being part of the startup scene.
Dr Linda McIver: passionate STEM educator and author
This time our guest is Dr Linda McIver, a passionate STEM educator and founder of the Australian Data Science Education Institute. We had a great chat about what inspired her to setup her business, what drives her, and how the friendship of women has created an amazing support network. We have been trying to schedule... Continue Reading →
Erin Riley – communicator, PhD researcher, community activist, and mum
This time our guest is someone I've known for years via a group of policy wonks who used to meetup in Sydney pubs. Erin Riley is a communicator, PhD researcher, community activist, and mum. She shared with us some insights into her life as a carer, PhD researcher, small business owner, and a mother. Another... Continue Reading →
Kim Crawley – Cybersecurity writer and autistic advocate
Our guest on the pod today is Kim Crawley, who got her start in cybersecurity via an interest in malware. She shared about her career journey, and about her experiences as a neurodivergent person who is also a self-advocate for the autism community (check out the hashtag #ActuallyAutistic) . Kim also shares some good tips... Continue Reading →
Lynn Dang – developer of people, diversity champion, supporter of refugees
Our guest this time is Lynn Dang - she is focused on making a difference by shifting the dial on diversity in the workplace and on helping refugees. She had a challenging start as a refugee after the Vietnam War, got a start in technology, and now has an amazing career that enables her to... Continue Reading →
Pip Marlow, CEO, advocate for equity & inclusion for all
This time our guest is Pip Marlow, CEO, mother of warrior daughters, advocate for equity and inclusion for all, and a woman who is making her dad proud every day. Annie and I had a wide-ranging conversation with Pip that included daughters, dogs, surprises from new jobs, how netball became a way to share an... Continue Reading →
Dr Devora Lieberman, fertility expert & menopause myth buster
This time our guest on Conversations with Annie & Kate is Dr Devora Lieberman. She is passionate about women’s health, is an acknowledged fertility specialist, and often writes and speaks about fertility-related issues to professional as well as consumer audiences. Here are some of the sites Devora mentioned in the podcast: https://www.menopause.org.au/ https://www.endometriosisaustralia.org/ https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/ Jean Hailes offers advice... Continue Reading →
Annalie Killian – active innovator, connector of interesting people, and change-maker
This time our guest is Annalie Killian – once a catalyst for magic at a large financial services organisation she is an active innovator, connector of interesting people, and change-maker. Annalie has also worked out how to network using Zoom! Annalie’s life purpose is about connecting smart thinkers and do-ers to wicked challenges for insights... Continue Reading →