The Flourish Girl Podcast: Recent Episodes
Flourish Girl
Welcome to The Flourish Girl Podcast, A platform to talk about what feminine leadership looks like in today’s world. I will be speaking with women who are leading with their full feminine power in their industries. ❤️
Izzy is a social commentator, writer and impact investor, She is best-known for her work on Gogglebox Australia, where her drive to showcase multi-generational women’s voices has propelled her into the show’s 14th season internationally. Isabelle thrives on starting conversations that cut through societal norms, and inspiring others to do the same.
Izzy is currently writing her first book, Out of the Book, a memoir co-authored by her mother Kerry and grandmother Emmie in which all three women share personal stories and considered opinions on the female experience. As a contributing writer for Body+Soul, Mamamia and Kidspot, Isabelle enjoys writing candidly about all the things people are thinking, but not saying. Sex, motherhood, love, divorce, relationships… nothing is off limits.
As an investor in social impact projects, Isabelle is driven by collaborative, purpose-driven thinking that leads to connection and social change. She is Flourish Girl's first donor and also supports The Man Cave and Visibility Co
Izzy's top values are true to self, connection and passion.
We touch on some incredible topics, such as:
- The priceless experience of living abroad
- The art of journaling
- The unspoken difficulty of setting boundaries
- Breaking the stigma of periods
- Managing your energy around your 28 day cycle
- The characteristics & magic we see when women are in their power
Trigger Warning: There are references to suicide in this episode. If this topic triggers any concerns, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
&& so much more
Listen today & while you’re at it, why not donate to an incredible cause by clicking on Flourish GIrl’s fundraising page (also in our bio!)
- If you want to find out more information about Izzy, head to her instagram, https://www.instagram.com/isabellesilbery/?hl=en
- Here is a video of Izzy surprising me about being our first donor of Flourish Girl https://www.instagram.com/p/COr6Uz3DdIj/
- Watch Izzy on GoggleBox Australia https://10play.com.au/gogglebox
- Here is the book that my girlfriend, Lucy recommended to me to read..every woman who bleeds must read this book - In the Flo by Alissa Vitti - https://intheflobook.com/
Our next special guest on the Flourish Girl Podcast is Dhakshayini Sooriyakumaran (she/they)
Dhakshayini Sooriyakumaran is a Tamil whose ancestral lands are in the north and east of Illankai (known as Sri Lanka). They are the Director of Technology Policy at Reset Australia, a think tank focuses on the threats Big Tech poses to democracy.
Dhakshayini is a PhD candidate at the Australian National University School of Regulation and Global Governance (ANU RegNet) exploring race, surveillance and digital identification systems. She is a former civil engineer who has founded and led several non-profit organisations and projects across Australia and the Pacific. They have worked on migration (as the former Director of Human Rights and Racial Justice at the ACCR), climate change (with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction in Fiji), and with young people (as the founder of YLab).
We touch on some incredible topics, such as:
- The safe identity we play in high school
- The subconscious world of cultural shame
- Reclaiming your power when systems and structures don’t allow you too
- Healthy digital security measures to use on social media
- How to deal with discrimination in the workplace - The Politics of Refusal
- The importance of values in an organisation
- The fluidity that exists within leadership
&& so much more
Listen today & while you’re at it, why not donate to an incredible cause by clicking on Flourish GIrl’s fundraising page (also in our bio!)
If you want to find out more information about Dhakshayini, head to their Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dhakshayinis/ , Twitter - https://twitter.com/dhakshayini_s & Here are some links to recent articles she has written or spoken about
- https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IlxBFbOFApQlHno8aUk65?si=cMPgRxV1TJSxuHo3hCc09A&dl_branch=1&nd=1
- https://probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2021/07/resisting-robo-governance/
- https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2020/5/21/surveillance-will-not-save-us-from-covid-19
Katrina Locandro is the Marketing and Communication Manager at Liptember Foundation, an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness and funds for women’s mental health across the country. Her passion is to make a real difference in the lives of women experiencing mental health challenges and end the stigma around mental health, which is in the forefront of everything Liptember sets out to achieve.
With a passion for women’s mental health along with the global reputation for leading and executing all elements of the marketing mix, Katrina has a deep insight into how to connect with people and create meaningful, authentic relationships with the Liptember Community.
Katrina is also the proud mum to a little boy and constantly strives to bring the ‘real talk’ back into focus, encouraging everyone to be part of the conversation when it comes to mental health.
Flourish Girl is really excited to proudly be supporting Liptember by launching this special podcast episode where we shine a light on a topic we are equally so passionate about - women’s mental health in Australia.
We touch on some incredible topics, such as:
- The collective consciousness around women's mental health
- Being responsible for your own mental health and self care
- Exploring different types of connection
- The Flourish Girl Check In & what that can unlock for your self awareness
- The power of communicating your needs to your loved ones
- How you can help spread awareness with Liptember this month!
&& so much more
Head to flourish girl and click the link in our bio to listen now & while you’re at it, why not donate to an incredible cause by clicking on Flourish GIrl’s fundraising page (also in our bio!)
If you want to find out more information about Liptember, head to their instagram - https://www.instagram.com/liptember , Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Liptember/ , Linked in - https://www.linkedin.com/company/liptember-foundation/ and their website https://www.liptember.com.au/
Leanne Christie founded Ovations Speakers Bureau over 35 years ago and 14 years ago the first Speaker Management company outside of the USA , Ode Management. In 2015 Ode opened offices in the USA and managed an elite group of speakers based in Europe, USA , Asia and Australia. Ode is proud to be the only truly global speaker management company in the world, with staff in the Northern and Southern hemisphere.
Over recent years Leanne has been coaching speakers under the banner of Standing Ovations. She has often been referred to as the Million Dollar Maker having steered and coached many Speakers throughout her career to earn over $1million of speaking revenue. Her most talked about program is the Million Dollar Mastermind program now in its second year with the participants of year one renewing and continuing the learning journey with Leanne.
Leanne is most proud of her loving and supportive family. Along with her husband and teenage daughter they have visited over 20 countries and in 2021 explored the outback including the Pilbara in a Winnebago.
We touched on some incredible topics, such as:
- How to step up & innovate during the pandemic
- The power of perspective
- Loving away your self-doubt & inner critical voices
- Navigating the journey of infertility
- How to bounce back from judgement
- The inward journey to discover your femininity
&& so much more
Trigger Warning: There are references to family violence, suicide, & infertility. If any of these topics triggered any concerns, please contact Lifeline om 13 11 14.
If you want to find out more information about Leanne or want to find out more about her work, head to her instagram - https://www.instagram.com/standingovationswithleanne/, facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StandingOvationswithLeanneChristie/ , Linked in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanne-christie/ and her website www.houseofo.com
Super pumped to introduce my next guest on The Flourish Girl Podcast, Dr Catriona Wallace!
Catriona Wallace is an entrepreneur in the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning fields. Catriona also has a global reputation as a leading practitioner, speaker and media commentator on Responsible Technology, AI Ethics and the Future of Work. Dr Wallace is the CEO of Ethical AI Advisory, one of the world’s first responsible technology consultancies which purely focused on developing Ethical AI frameworks and capabilities for organisations concerned with the potential risks that AI may pose.
She is also the Chair of Venture Capital fund Boab AI and she was the Founder of Flamingo AI, a Machine-Learning company with headquarters in New York and Sydney, Flamingo AI was the second only female-led (CEO & Chair) business ever to list on the Australian Stock Exchange.
With a passion for encouraging women to pursue careers in STEM and leadership, Dr Wallace has deep insight and experience in the fields of gender equality, diversity and inclusion. She is an Adjunct Professor with a PhD in Organizational Behaviour and brings a strong evidence-based approach to her work and speaking topics.
She has been recognised by The Australian Financial Review as the most influential women in business & entrepreneurship. Catriona was inducted into the Royal Institution of Australia, recognising her as one of Australia’s most pre-eminent scientists. Advance Australia recognised Catriona as the leading ex-pat working abroad in technology and innovation.
We touch on so many incredible topics such as:
- How to manage technology with young people
- “The Unmother” - unconventional ways to mother your teenagers
- The subconscious masculine language that exists in business
- Women of Power vs Women of Influence
- The Absence of women in leadership
- Diversity and inclusion in workplace culture
- Practical ways to confidently hold yourself in job interviews
- The shadow work of the feminine
&&& so much more
Trigger Warning: There are references to sexual assault in this episode.
If you want to find out more information about Catriona or want to contact her, head to her Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catrionawallace/, Linked in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcatrionawallace/ or Twitter - https://twitter.com/catrionawallace
Sheree Rubinstein dedicates every waking moment to her mission to remove the barriers that exist for women to step into positions of power and influence. Sheree is a corporate lawyer turned entrepreneur. Known as the ‘Queen of Community,’ Sheree is experienced in building businesses, raising capital, and mentoring women along their business journey. Sheree is the Founder of One Roof which used to be Australia’s leading co-working space for women.
Due to Covid, Sheree was forced to pivot and now runs One Roof as a leading digital membership for female leaders and entrepreneurs. The membership has grown to 500+ members Australia-wide in 9 months. Sheree is a mum to Goldie who was born one week into the first lockdown in 2020.
She is on the board of the Victorian Women's Trust, is an AFR 100 Women of Influence and a Telstra Business Women's Award Finalist.
We touch on some incredible topics such as:
- Breaking the stigma of anxiety
- Defining success on your terms
- Highlighting the unconscious biases for women in business
- The power of community during the highs & lows in business
&&& so much more
If you want to find out more information about One Roof & their current memberships, head to their website, www.weareoneroof.com & follow them on Instagram @weareoneroof
Super pumped to introduce my next guest on The Flourish Girl Podcast, Penny Locaso!
Penny is the world’s first Happiness Hacker, on a quest to teach 10 million humans, by 2025 how to build mental wealth. She was voted one of the most influential female entrepreneurs in Australia, Penny is her own ongoing experiment. She left a sixteen-year career as an executive, relocated her family from Perth back to Melbourne, left an 18-year relationship and started her own purpose-driven company HackingHappy.co
Penny works with Governments, corporations and educators to build a more intentionally adaptable society. She has partnered with the likes of Google, Microsoft, Bookings.com, SalesForce, Deloitte and LuluLemon, to name a few.
Alongside Penny's entrepreneurial endeavours, she is the published author of Hacking Happiness, a Harvard Business Review contributor, a passionate yoga teacher and a faculty member at the esteemed Singularity University.
We touch on some juicy topics such as:
- Self-destructive behaviours as a teenager
- Respectful relationships in single-sex schools
- Defining happiness and success on your terms
- Hacking your negative self-talk
- The trap of people-pleasing
- Toxic Femininity
&&& so much more
Head to flourishgirl and click the link in our bio to listen now
If you want to find out more information about the incredible work that Penny is going, head to her website, www.hackinghappy.co, her instagram @hackinghappyco & her podcast, Hacking Happy Podcast
Taylor Hawkins is a passionate entrepreneur with a focus on innovation, sustainability and social impact.
Taylor is Managing Director of Foundations for Tomorrow, a non-profit driving the amplification of youth voices in the design of Australia’s future, and the Founder of Future Frontiers Group, a consultancy with the mission to support and grow purpose-led businesses. Both these initiatives work towards Taylor’s goal of closing the divide between the NFP and for profit sectors to create a more just, equitable and sustainable Australian future.
Taylor is also an experienced coach and facilitator, having designed and delivered leadership development programs for international organisations such as Ernst and Young, Google and Adidas, was recognised in Smart Company’s 30 under 30, has been trained by former US-Vice President Al Gore as a Climate Reality Leader, sits on the board of directors for Global Shapers Community Australia and co-leads the Next Generation Impact and Ethics pillar for the Davos Lab initiative.
We touch on topics such as:
- Navigating Pain and Hardship in High School
- The Journey of Changing Careers
- Behavioural trends of women in business
&&& so much more
If you want to find out more information about the incredible initiatives that Taylor is apart of, then head over to her Instagram - @taylordeehawkins
Erika Geraerts is the Founder of Fluff, a casual cosmetic brand that is taking over the beauty industry with a unique message.
Before Fluff, She co-founded content agency Willow & Blake, co-directing the company for five years. In 2013 Erika co-founded skincare company Frank Body, which went on to become an international beauty brand. In 2016, Erika left Willow & Blake and Frank Body, and has since been working on her new venture in beauty, Fluff. This one is her favourite.
She also owned a cafe in Abbotsford with three friends, called Little Big Sugar Salt, which she recently sold. A few years ago, Erika & her best friend and creative partner, Charl Laubscher, decided to write a children's book, Me Too. Along with the illustrator, Andrew Murray. Me Too was published by Walker Books Australia in February 2018.
As you can see, this woman has lived many lives in a short period of time and there is SO much gold in this episode. We will be hearing more about her story and how she started fluff and will focus on key topics around:
- The impact of the beauty industry on teenage girls
- Celebrating artists over ‘influencers’
- Listening to your gut on big decisions
- Feminine Leadership & breaking gender stereotypes in the beauty industry
&& so much more!
If you want to find out more information about the incredible brand Fluff, head ti Instagram @itsall.fluff, their website itsallfluff.com and erika’s medium for founder updates she wries - : https://medium.com/@erikaisfluff
Lillian Kline is a woman that embodies authenticity, power and kindness to her core.
Lill is the Chair of Flourish Girl, so it made complete sense for her to be the first guest on The Flourish Girl Podcast.
Lill also is the CEO of Impact Outfit, an organisation that exists to support. Advice and inspire individuals and organisations working to create positive social and environmental outcomes through their investment and business activities. She is also an incredible mother of four beautiful teenagers: Mia, Benji, Jesse & Leila.
Lill dives into her life, highlighting the highs and lows of what life was like for her back when she was a teenager to the mother and boss woman she is today. We unpack a range of topics such as: choosing community over competition, the myth of perfectionism, practical tools on how to parent your teenagers, powerful female role models and what feminine leadership means in today’s world….and SO MUCH MORE!
There is so much gold in this podcast, I cannot wait for you to tune into this one!
If you are a young woman seeking some advice and direction, feel free to contact Lill via her Linked In
Lillian Kline is a woman that embodies authenticity, power and kindness to her core.
Lill is the Chair of Flourish Girl, so it made complete sense for her to be the first guest on The Flourish Girl Podcast.
Lill also is the CEO of Impact Outfit, an organisation that exists to support. Advice and inspire individuals and organisations working to create positive social and environmental outcomes through their investment and business activities. She is also an incredible mother of four beautiful teenagers: Mia, Benji, Jesse & Leila.
Lill dives into her life, highlighting the highs and lows of what life was like for her back when she was a teenager to the mother and boss woman she is today. We unpack a range of topics such as: choosing community over competition, the myth of perfectionism, practical tools on how to parent your teenagers, powerful female role models and what feminine leadership means in today’s world….and SO MUCH MORE!
There is so much gold in this podcast, I cannot wait for you to tune into this one!
If you are a young woman wanting to seek advice or direction, Lill is more than happy for you to contact her via Linked In
How can you best support your teenage daughter during this turbulent and unsettling time?
The answer comes down to....building MORE trust with your daughter, so she can open up to you more!
On today’s episode, I share how teenage girls are currently feeling and some practical tools on how you can approach a conversation with your daughter to smoothly transition her through this time with COVID-19 at the moment.
On this episode, I share the world of teenage girls. What are they really dealing with? Why aren't they opening up to you? There are so many questions that need to be answered!!
It's so important that we first understand teenage girls' world before we even start to help them. Here I talk about the trends that come up time and time again in our programs and how it all correlates to the statistics that are currently out there about teenage girls.
What is the Flourish Girl Podcast?
What is Flourish Girl?
Why did you start it?
Who is Mandy Dante!?
So many questions...so tune into our first episode where we share our story for WHY we started Flourish Girl.
Flourish Girl is a preventative mental health program for teenage girls. We deliver our programs all across Victoria in schools with our incredibly talented, passionate and powerful female facilitators.
Our Flourish Girl Podcast is all about bridging the gap between what teenage girls really need from their mothers. We are NOT a parenting podcast, we are experts in working with teenage girls <3