Really Interesting Women

To describe Janine Kirk as a prominent business, education, health and community leader would be accurate...but doesn't do justice to her actual achievements and commitments. Our conversation will shed some light on this. 

Janine has a wealth of executive experience and has committed to giving back to the community through her work for not for profit and charitable organisations. In fact in 2021 she was awarded an Officer in the Order of Australia (AO) for her leadership & contribution to the N.F.P. sector

 
She was the Founding Chief Executive of The Prince's Trust Australia and is currently Chair of several organisations including Phoenix Australia (the Australian Centre of Excellence for Post traumatic Mental Health); HousingFirst (an affordable and social housing association) and The Melbourne Prize Trust (provides financial and professional development opportunities to artists).

Janine would list her passions as innovation, ideas, design, creativity & hope. All things she brings to her NFP roles which benefit thousands of people. It’s a conversation which will both inform and inspire. 

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To describe Janine Kirk as a prominent business, education, health and community leader would be accurate...but doesn't do justice to her actual achievements and commitments. Our conversation will shed some light on this. 

Janine has a wealth of executive experience and has committed to giving back to the community through her work for not for profit and charitable organisations. In fact in 2021 she was awarded an Officer in the Order of Australia (AO) for her leadership & contribution to the N.F.P. sector

 
She was the Founding Chief Executive of The Prince's Trust Australia and is currently Chair of several organisations including Phoenix Australia (the Australian Centre of Excellence for Post traumatic Mental Health); HousingFirst (an affordable and social housing association) and The Melbourne Prize Trust (provides financial and professional development opportunities to artists).

Janine would list her passions as innovation, ideas, design, creativity & hope. All things she brings to her NFP roles which benefit thousands of people. It’s a conversation which will both inform and inspire. 

Visit instagram @reallyinterestingwomen for further interviews and posts of interesting women in history.

Follow the link to leave a review....and tell your friends
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/really-interesting-women/id1526764849

If you know of a potential guest or interesting woman in history, email me at
[email protected]

Podcast Episode 106

Really Interesting Women - Jean Oelwang

Jean Oelwang is the founding CEO and President of Virgin Unite, the non-profit foundation of the Virgin Group. Since its launch, it has inspired a number of global initiatives – like The Elders (with Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu), Ocean Unite, Carbon War Room and The B Team. 

For over 20 years Jean has worked closely with and learned a lot from Sir Richard Branson, having previously been the joint CEO of Virgin Mobile in Australia.

In her current roles Jean has had occasion to work with Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu,  the Dalai Lama, former President Carter, amongst many others. It has given her insight as to what makes a successful and fulfilled life - and it's not money. In fact, I was cheeky enough to ask her about the meaning of life...and she gave me the answer! And it makes sense!!

We discuss her recent book "Partnering" which shows the importance of deep seated connections and relationships and her anecdotal evidence comes from her interviewing over 60 business and life partnerships including Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, Ben and Jerry, and Desmond and Leah Tutu.

It's really interesting, insightful and a fun conversation.

Head to the link in my bio to listen to this podcast. 

www.theelders.org
www.bteam.org
Jean's book: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/partnering-9781529146066


@jeanoelwang #reallyinterestingwomen #riw @virginunite @virgin #partnerships #nelsonmandela #desmondtutu @richardbranson #dalailama #disruptivedetours @theelders_org #deeplylistening #meaningoflife 

Visit instagram @reallyinterestingwomen for further interviews and posts of interesting women in history.

Follow the link to leave a review....and tell your friends
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/really-interesting-women/id1526764849

If you know of a potential guest or interesting woman in history, email me at
[email protected]

Podcast Episode 106

Really Interesting Women - Jean Oelwang

Jean Oelwang is the founding CEO and President of Virgin Unite, the non-profit foundation of the Virgin Group. Since its launch, it has inspired a number of global initiatives – like The Elders (with Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu), Ocean Unite, Carbon War Room and The B Team. 

For over 20 years Jean has worked closely with and learned a lot from Sir Richard Branson, having previously been the joint CEO of Virgin Mobile in Australia.

In her current roles Jean has had occasion to work with Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu,  the Dalai Lama, former President Carter, amongst many others. It has given her insight as to what makes a successful and fulfilled life - and it's not money. In fact, I was cheeky enough to ask her about the meaning of life...and she gave me the answer! And it makes sense!!

We discuss her recent book "Partnering" which shows the importance of deep seated connections and relationships and her anecdotal evidence comes from her interviewing over 60 business and life partnerships including Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, Ben and Jerry, and Desmond and Leah Tutu.

It's really interesting, insightful and a fun conversation.

Head to the link in my bio to listen to this podcast. 

www.theelders.org
www.bteam.org
Jean's book: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/partnering-9781529146066


@jeanoelwang #reallyinterestingwomen #riw @virginunite @virgin #partnerships #nelsonmandela #desmondtutu @richardbranson #dalailama #disruptivedetours @theelders_org #deeplylistening #meaningoflife 

Visit instagram @reallyinterestingwomen for further interviews and posts of interesting women in history.

Follow the link to leave a review....and tell your friends
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/really-interesting-women/id1526764849

If you know of a potential guest or interesting woman in history, email me at
[email protected]

Really Interesting Women - Podcast

Anna Funder    Ep. 105

Anna Funder is undoubtedly one of Australia’s most acclaimed and awarded writers.

Her 2003 book Stasiland won, amongst many other things, the Samuel Johnson Prize which is for the best non-fiction writing in the English language (!!). Actor Tom Hanks described it as 'fascinating, entertaining, hilarious, horrifying and very important.'

Her 2012 novel, All That I Am, won a myriad of awards including the very prestigious Miles Franklin Award. Both books are international bestsellers, translated into many languages and published around the world.

Her books are important because of the truths they reveal. They are beautifully researched and exquisitely told.  Her legion of fans has been eagerly anticipating her latest novel, Wifedom, which has just been released. I've read it, it's fascinating and important. Geraldine Brooks described the book as, 'Simply, a masterpiece'.

Head to the link in the bio of my instagram account: @reallyinterestingwomen to have a listen to our conversation. It's insightful, thought provoking and gave us both a bit of a giggle.


You can find all Anna's books at this link:
https://www.booktopia.com.au/search.ep?keywords=anna+funder&productType=917504

 

Visit instagram @reallyinterestingwomen for further interviews and posts of interesting women in history.

Follow the link to leave a review....and tell your friends
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/really-interesting-women/id1526764849

If you know of a potential guest or interesting woman in history, email me at
[email protected]

Really Interesting Women - Podcast

Anna Funder    Ep. 105

Anna Funder is undoubtedly one of Australia’s most acclaimed and awarded writers.

Her 2003 book Stasiland won, amongst many other things, the Samuel Johnson Prize which is for the best non-fiction writing in the English language (!!). Actor Tom Hanks described it as 'fascinating, entertaining, hilarious, horrifying and very important.'

Her 2012 novel, All That I Am, won a myriad of awards including the very prestigious Miles Franklin Award. Both books are international bestsellers, translated into many languages and published around the world.

Her books are important because of the truths they reveal. They are beautifully researched and exquisitely told.  Her legion of fans has been eagerly anticipating her latest novel, Wifedom, which has just been released. I've read it, it's fascinating and important. Geraldine Brooks described the book as, 'Simply, a masterpiece'.

Head to the link in the bio of my instagram account: @reallyinterestingwomen to have a listen to our conversation. It's insightful, thought provoking and gave us both a bit of a giggle.


You can find all Anna's books at this link:
https://www.booktopia.com.au/search.ep?keywords=anna+funder&productType=917504

 

Visit instagram @reallyinterestingwomen for further interviews and posts of interesting women in history.

Follow the link to leave a review....and tell your friends
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/really-interesting-women/id1526764849

If you know of a potential guest or interesting woman in history, email me at
[email protected]

Really Interesting Women - Podcast

Ep. 104      Tanya Hosch

Tanya Hosch is the first indigenous person (male or female) appointed to the AFL executive.

She is the General Manager of Inclusion and Social Policy and is responsible for Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander issues, gender equality, sexuality and gender diversity, racism and sexism. It's a full dance card. And her actions in regards the shameful treatment of AFL superstars Nicky Winmar and Adam Goodes are just an example of the sort of headway she's making. 

Her career path has almost inevitably led to this most comprehensive and challenging role. 

She was founding director of the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre over 20 years ago and also helped create the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples and the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute amongst many other achievements. She was the joint campaign director of the Recognise movement for constitutional reform.

In 2015 she was named one of Australia’s 50 most powerful women, in 2021 she was named in the top 10 most culturally powerful people in Australia, in 2021 she was also named South Australian of the Year and in November 2022 the Sydney Morning Herald listed her as one of 25 trailblazers: "women reshaping Australia”.

And all this from someone who didn't think they were meant to go to university. 

It's a fascinating, insightful and really enjoyable conversation. 

Head to the link in my bio to the podcast for a listen.

Visit instagram @reallyinterestingwomen for further interviews and posts of interesting women in history.

Follow the link to leave a review....and tell your friends
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/really-interesting-women/id1526764849

If you know of a potential guest or interesting woman in history, email me at
[email protected]

Really Interesting Women - Podcast

Ep. 104      Tanya Hosch

Tanya Hosch is the first indigenous person (male or female) appointed to the AFL executive.

She is the General Manager of Inclusion and Social Policy and is responsible for Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander issues, gender equality, sexuality and gender diversity, racism and sexism. It's a full dance card. And her actions in regards the shameful treatment of AFL superstars Nicky Winmar and Adam Goodes are just an example of the sort of headway she's making. 

Her career path has almost inevitably led to this most comprehensive and challenging role. 

She was founding director of the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre over 20 years ago and also helped create the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples and the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute amongst many other achievements. She was the joint campaign director of the Recognise movement for constitutional reform.

In 2015 she was named one of Australia’s 50 most powerful women, in 2021 she was named in the top 10 most culturally powerful people in Australia, in 2021 she was also named South Australian of the Year and in November 2022 the Sydney Morning Herald listed her as one of 25 trailblazers: "women reshaping Australia”.

And all this from someone who didn't think they were meant to go to university. 

It's a fascinating, insightful and really enjoyable conversation. 

Head to the link in my bio to the podcast for a listen.

Visit instagram @reallyinterestingwomen for further interviews and posts of interesting women in history.

Follow the link to leave a review....and tell your friends
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/really-interesting-women/id1526764849

If you know of a potential guest or interesting woman in history, email me at
[email protected]

Podcast Episode 103
Really Interesting Women

Jamila Rizvi

Jamila is the Deputy Managing Director of Future Women which is an organisation that supports professional women to accelerate their careers, works with men to overcome unconscious bias and helps organisations tackle barriers to gender equality. 

She is also a best-selling author for adults and children, a columnist for Sunday Life magazine, which is part of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. She is a podcaster – currently a co-host on The Briefing podcast and has been a regular commentator on The Project, Today, The Drum and Q & A. Early in her career she was an adviser to the Rudd and Gillard governments and at 25 became one of the youngest people ever to work as a Chief of Staff to a Federal Minister.

But life hasn't been the plain sailing that a bio written down on paper might suggest. 

At the end of 2017 she was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. She had 36 rounds of radiation and two brain surgeries. The diagnosis was a complete shock to her and her very young family. And the journey in coming back from that has been extraordinary. 

Have a listen to Jamila's inspiring podcast episode.



Jamila's books are available at all good book stores and online at booktopia.com.au (Untold Resilience is authored by Future Women):
The Motherhood
Not Just Lucky 
Untold Resilience
I'm a Hero Too
Work. Love. Body

The website of Future Women is:
www.futurewomen.com

Visit instagram @reallyinterestingwomen for further interviews and posts of interesting women in history.

Follow the link to leave a review....and tell your friends
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/really-interesting-women/id1526764849

If you know of a potential guest or interesting woman in history, email me at
[email protected]

Podcast Episode 103
Really Interesting Women

Jamila Rizvi

Jamila is the Deputy Managing Director of Future Women which is an organisation that supports professional women to accelerate their careers, works with men to overcome unconscious bias and helps organisations tackle barriers to gender equality. 

She is also a best-selling author for adults and children, a columnist for Sunday Life magazine, which is part of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. She is a podcaster – currently a co-host on The Briefing podcast and has been a regular commentator on The Project, Today, The Drum and Q & A. Early in her career she was an adviser to the Rudd and Gillard governments and at 25 became one of the youngest people ever to work as a Chief of Staff to a Federal Minister.

But life hasn't been the plain sailing that a bio written down on paper might suggest. 

At the end of 2017 she was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. She had 36 rounds of radiation and two brain surgeries. The diagnosis was a complete shock to her and her very young family. And the journey in coming back from that has been extraordinary. 

Have a listen to Jamila's inspiring podcast episode.



Jamila's books are available at all good book stores and online at booktopia.com.au (Untold Resilience is authored by Future Women):
The Motherhood
Not Just Lucky 
Untold Resilience
I'm a Hero Too
Work. Love. Body

The website of Future Women is:
www.futurewomen.com

Visit instagram @reallyinterestingwomen for further interviews and posts of interesting women in history.

Follow the link to leave a review....and tell your friends
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/really-interesting-women/id1526764849

If you know of a potential guest or interesting woman in history, email me at
[email protected]