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Ep.11 Phoebes Garland | Gratitude Is A Powerful Catalyst

Ep.11 Phoebes Garland | Gratitude Is A Powerful Catalyst

Today on the Power Of Women podcast, Di spends time with the dynamic fashionista, Phoebes Garland. Personal experience is a powerful catalyst for involvement. This power-house is a passionate supporter of not-for-profits. She is an ambassador for not for profit charities, Adopt Change and Shake it up Australia Foundation, two causes that have impacted her personally. Phoebes was adopted from Vietnam in 1975 as part of Operation Babylift, the name given to the mass evacuation of children from South Vietnam to western countries, including Australia at the end of the Vietnam War. Forever grateful to the life this has afforded her, she has left nothing on the table when it comes to making the most of every card she is dealt. Her contribution to the fashion industry is multi-faceted, as a fashion writer, commentator and consultant. Most recently shifting the focus at Garland & Garland, the fashion agency she leads, to expand the offering to include advisory services for brands. Phoebes Garland is always on the move and an exemplar for the Power Of Women.

Phoebes Garland

Ep.7 | Power Of The Mind Is Remarkable:                                        revealing & enlightening

Ep.7 | Power Of The Mind Is Remarkable: revealing & enlightening

Today’s guest is internationally recognized intuitive healer, inspirational speaker and teacher – Kerry Henwood. The power of the mind is remarkable. It is vast & multi-faceted, including but not limited to: Our thoughts shape our reality; The mind & body are interconnected; Resilience enables us to dig deep to navigate challenges & setbacks. Kerry’s story is one that the Power Of Women podcast applauds. It is a story of adversity, adventure and triumph. She has studied extensively with numerous Shamans and Yogis around the world and in living the truth of her Own Self, her sparkling presence inspires others to remember their own innocence, magnificence and light. It is hard not to be inspired.

Kerry Henwood

Bonus Episode: Dating Over 50: Do you have dating app fatigue

Bonus Episode: Dating Over 50: Do you have dating app fatigue

Are You Up For It

Di is joined by former business partner & renown property styling specialist Kim Hallis, as they muse over the frustrations of their failed venture, a bespoke offline introduction agency. Kim also opens up around the challenges of dating as a female over 50. Online dating succeeds for some, whilst it is not without complexity for others. The awkward text conversations, the ghosting, the seemingly pointless coffee meets and the feeling of disappointment after yet another unrewarding date. It’s not for the faint-hearted.

Kim Hallis: Create Collective

Ep. 6 | It’s Getting HOT In Here: menopause is on the agenda

Ep. 6 | It’s Getting HOT In Here: menopause is on the agenda

Di is talking with serial entrepreneur, Sarah Curran in London, who was awarded an MBE for services to fashion and retail in the UK. In 2023, this entrepreneurial powerhouse turned her focus onto how to change the narrative and understanding around the menopause, launching her latest online venture, justhotter.com, with her business partner. She will tell you though, the road taken for female entrepreneurs can be laden with bumps and potholes. Listen as Sarah shares her roadmap to navigate her way through.

Sarah Curran: Just Hotter

Ep. 5 | Women’s Safety & Empowerment in Solo Travel: an author’s insight

Ep. 5 | Women’s Safety & Empowerment in Solo Travel: an author’s insight

In this episode, Di is joined by internationally best-selling author, Anna Downes to discuss her latest book, a captivating thriller, Red River Road. Anna is an inspirational guest who shares her upbringing in the UK, emersed in the world of theatre, drama and the captivation of the stage and the power of words. Red River Road delves into themes that are front and centre right now: Solo female travel – the tussle between women’s safety & the empowerment in travelling on your own; Van life– a growing lifestyle trend; Gendered violence –  sadly, a real-life theme we are confronted with, that is now front & centre in the daily press, politics and the community: Sisterhood – the power of female friendship. Whilst the discussion is centred around the novel, it is also a story about manifesting your future, taking a risk, pursuing a dream and succeeding.

Anna Downes