Really Interesting Women
by Richard GrahamConversations with amazing women whose journeys and experiences are fascinating, inspirational and educational.
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Episodes
Professor Sharon Lewin AO
30m · PublishedPodcast Episode 97
Professor Sharon Lewin AO FRACP FAHMS
Sharon Lewin is a remarkable woman.
For a start, she has been heading up two global pandemics. Simultaneously.
In 1989 Dr Lewin (as she then was), instead of seeking a medical appointment in some prestigious city hospital, chose to work in a small hospital in Kenya. It was here she became passionate about infectious diseases, specifically HIV. And it would be a path she continues to tread to this day. She’s determined to find the cure.
In 2014, she was appointed Director of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity and her research focuses on why HIV persists, and on developing clinical trials aimed at finding that cure. She’s delivered more than 100 talks internationally and has published 280-plus papers.
Whilst doing all that her other role in this field is as the President of the International Aids Society. A huge organisation which ‘convenes, educates and advocates for a world in which HIV no longer presents a threat to public health and individual well-being.’ I believe there are about 14,000 members of the IAS.
Oh, she’s also been a leader and spokesperson for the Covid response since about January 2020 when her team were the 1st in the world to isolate, grow and then share the virus with other nations. Her ongoing education of others in this area has been a much wanted voice of reason with a steadying hand on the tiller.
It was a privilege having a conversation with someone so focussed on helping humanity. It was an informative, down to earth and, at times, very funny chat.
Head to the podcast to have a listen. The link is in my bio.
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
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Professor Sharon Lewin AO
30m · PublishedPodcast Episode 97
Professor Sharon Lewin AO FRACP FAHMS
Sharon Lewin is a remarkable woman.
For a start, she has been heading up two global pandemics. Simultaneously.
In 1989 Dr Lewin (as she then was), instead of seeking a medical appointment in some prestigious city hospital, chose to work in a small hospital in Kenya. It was here she became passionate about infectious diseases, specifically HIV. And it would be a path she continues to tread to this day. She’s determined to find the cure.
In 2014, she was appointed Director of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity and her research focuses on why HIV persists, and on developing clinical trials aimed at finding that cure. She’s delivered more than 100 talks internationally and has published 280-plus papers.
Whilst doing all that her other role in this field is as the President of the International Aids Society. A huge organisation which ‘convenes, educates and advocates for a world in which HIV no longer presents a threat to public health and individual well-being.’ I believe there are about 14,000 members of the IAS.
Oh, she’s also been a leader and spokesperson for the Covid response since about January 2020 when her team were the 1st in the world to isolate, grow and then share the virus with other nations. Her ongoing education of others in this area has been a much wanted voice of reason with a steadying hand on the tiller.
It was a privilege having a conversation with someone so focussed on helping humanity. It was an informative, down to earth and, at times, very funny chat.
Head to the podcast to have a listen. The link is in my bio.
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]
Jackie French AM
40m · PublishedPodcast Episode 96
Jackie French AM
Jackie’s books have sold millions of copies and been published in 36 languages and have won more than 60 literary awards. She’s written well over 200 books and they cover a range of different genres: general fiction, historical fiction, picture books, and nonfiction for adults and for children.
Quite an achievement when you consider she’s severely dyslexic.
Her passion and success in the world of Children’s literature has seen her being appointed as the Australian Children’s Laureate in 2014-15, Senior Australian of the Year in 2015 and Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2016.
Her most popular books are the award-winning wombat picture book series illustrated by Bruce Whatley that began in 2002 with Diary of a Wombat. Our wombat related discussion reveals a stunning wombat related fact. Literally unbelievable but witnessed by Jackie herself so it’s got to be true.
It's a thought provoking discussion which covers a broad range of topics and her thoughts on the wide ranging benefits of reading have got me heading to the library.
Visit her website to find her books....
www.jackiefrench.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]
Jackie French AM
40m · PublishedPodcast Episode 96
Jackie French AM
Jackie’s books have sold millions of copies and been published in 36 languages and have won more than 60 literary awards. She’s written well over 200 books and they cover a range of different genres: general fiction, historical fiction, picture books, and nonfiction for adults and for children.
Quite an achievement when you consider she’s severely dyslexic.
Her passion and success in the world of Children’s literature has seen her being appointed as the Australian Children’s Laureate in 2014-15, Senior Australian of the Year in 2015 and Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2016.
Her most popular books are the award-winning wombat picture book series illustrated by Bruce Whatley that began in 2002 with Diary of a Wombat. Our wombat related discussion reveals a stunning wombat related fact. Literally unbelievable but witnessed by Jackie herself so it’s got to be true.
It's a thought provoking discussion which covers a broad range of topics and her thoughts on the wide ranging benefits of reading have got me heading to the library.
Visit her website to find her books....
www.jackiefrench.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]
Associate Professor Meru Sheel
37m · PublishedPodcast Episode 95 Assoc. Prof. Meru Sheel
The seeds of an astonishing career were sown in India where, as a child, Meru Sheel witnessed first-hand the devastation of diseases such as polio and tuberculosis.
As an infectious disease epidemiologist, she has been on the ground helping in some of the most unimaginable places. Fiji after a cyclone had flattened large parts of the country and disease inevitably followed, Samoa when an elephantiasis outbreak occurred, Bangladesh when over 700,000 Rohingya refugees in a camp felt the wrath of a diphtheria outbreak. And then Covid 19.
She’s a big advocate for women in leadership roles and in STEMM related areas.
Associate Professor Meru Sheel is making a difference. Her work, courage, tenacity, in the face of overwhelming odds, is inspiring.
Have a listen to our conversation in the Really Interesting Women podcast.
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]
Associate Professor Meru Sheel
37m · PublishedPodcast Episode 95 Assoc. Prof. Meru Sheel
The seeds of an astonishing career were sown in India where, as a child, Meru Sheel witnessed first-hand the devastation of diseases such as polio and tuberculosis.
As an infectious disease epidemiologist, she has been on the ground helping in some of the most unimaginable places. Fiji after a cyclone had flattened large parts of the country and disease inevitably followed, Samoa when an elephantiasis outbreak occurred, Bangladesh when over 700,000 Rohingya refugees in a camp felt the wrath of a diphtheria outbreak. And then Covid 19.
She’s a big advocate for women in leadership roles and in STEMM related areas.
Associate Professor Meru Sheel is making a difference. Her work, courage, tenacity, in the face of overwhelming odds, is inspiring.
Have a listen to our conversation in the Really Interesting Women podcast.
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]
Rachael Neumann
36m · PublishedRachael Neumann is shaking up the traditional Venture Capital model and, as a result, has been able to encourage many more women to become involved in the industry.
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]
Rachael Neumann
36m · PublishedRachael Neumann is shaking up the traditional Venture Capital model and, as a result, has been able to encourage many more women to become involved in the industry.
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]
Michelle Deshong
36m · PublishedEp. 93 Michelle Deshong
This was a really interesting conversation with an ending that left me with goosebumps.
Michelle Deshong is a Fulbright Scholar, Churchill Fellowship recipient and former NAIDOC Scholar of the year. She’s a leader and advocate, with extensive experience working in both the public and private sectors. She has an in-depth knowledge of indigenous affairs, and in the mechanisms of government, advocacy and political change. She has worked, amongst many things, as senior advisor in the Department of Prime Minister in Cabinet and has headed the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute. She continues to deliver critical leadership training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. She runs her own consultancy and is an accredited trainer and facilitator specialising in leadership, governance, Australian and international politics, and human rights. But most importantly, she’s a proud kuku yalanji woman
On instagram, head to the link in my bio to hear her episode.
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]
Michelle Deshong
36m · PublishedEp. 93 Michelle Deshong
This was a really interesting conversation with an ending that left me with goosebumps.
Michelle Deshong is a Fulbright Scholar, Churchill Fellowship recipient and former NAIDOC Scholar of the year. She’s a leader and advocate, with extensive experience working in both the public and private sectors. She has an in-depth knowledge of indigenous affairs, and in the mechanisms of government, advocacy and political change. She has worked, amongst many things, as senior advisor in the Department of Prime Minister in Cabinet and has headed the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute. She continues to deliver critical leadership training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. She runs her own consultancy and is an accredited trainer and facilitator specialising in leadership, governance, Australian and international politics, and human rights. But most importantly, she’s a proud kuku yalanji woman
On instagram, head to the link in my bio to hear her episode.
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 has 236 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 154:56:58. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 23rd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 23rd, 2024 07:40.
