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Jane Evans | Brutal Honesty About Midlife Women You Need To Hear

Jane Evans | Brutal Honesty About Midlife Women You Need To Hear

You want brutal honesty? Well here it is. Jane Evans says she has always been radical and these days she is not afraid to point out the bleeding obvious, not that she ever was. The issue being, midlife women, women of a certain age, simply fade from sight. For many, they become invisible.

Jane Evans is an executive creative director and activist who has lived & worked in the advertising sector in Australia. Now back in the UK, Jane is the Co-Founder of Visible Inc., and on this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, she shares how she has created a movement to empower midlife women, and the need for societal change to support women in their careers. Jane and Di explore the challenges and opportunities faced by midlife women, emphasising the need for a shift in perceptions, empowerment, and the recognition of this cohort’s consumer power. The conversation highlights the need for a new narrative that embraces aging and redefines beauty, while also honouring the contributions of previous generations of women.

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In this episode:

05:59 Bootstrapping: The Art of Self-Financing

09:03 The Importance of Learning from Mistakes

11:58 Character Traits of an Entrepreneur

15:11 Financial and Emotional Costs of Bootstrapping

17:58 Scaling the Business

20:59 Digital Marketing: The Key to Growth

23:57 Understanding Your Customer and Market Trends

29:49 Avoiding Burnout in Entrepreneurship

Karen Eck | The Power Of Visibility

Karen Eck | The Power Of Visibility

Karen Eck is passionate about supporting women to be seen & heard.

In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Karen Eck, a PR expert and strategic advisor, discusses the importance of visibility for women in business.

She emphasises that visibility should be a priority on the agenda of organisations, enabling individuals to step up and share their expertise.

Karen and Di explore practical strategies for building a personal visibility platform and the importance of networking. They discuss the challenges women face in gaining visibility, the steps to create a strategic visibility plan, and the role of personal appearance in professional settings.

Kerry Henwood | What To Expect In 2025 [Part 2]

Kerry Henwood | What To Expect In 2025 [Part 2]

The Year of the Wood Snake. Last week’s episode with Kerry Henwood was dynamic, so when Kerry suggested she could return for a second week to continue our discussion, of course I jumped at the opportunity. And that is a great segway, as opportunity is one of the key themes that repeatedly came to the fore as we reviewed what is in store for 2025.

Kerry Henwood, an intuitive healer, speaker, and teacher. Drawing on her global network, including her Tibetan Lama friends, Kerry explains the significance of the Lunar New Year. The energy of 2025 is expected to feature collaboration, leadership, the integration of empathy in technology and an abundance of opportunities if you are open to them.

If you missed last week’s episode, be sure to go back & listen to Episode 45, to gain a comprehensive picture of the year ahead. It’s compelling.

Geeta Sidhu-Robb | Finding Power in Adversity

Geeta Sidhu-Robb | Finding Power in Adversity

London-based, Geeta Sidhu-Robb shares her inspiring journey from being a single parent to becoming a powerful advocate for women’s empowerment. She discusses the challenges she faced during her divorce, the impact of societal expectations on women, her experiences in politics and how she redefined success to focus on the impact rather than income. Geeta emphasises the importance of self-identity and building a personal brand, as well as embracing individuality as one ages. Her story is a testament to resilience and the power of women supporting each other.

Di and Geeta explore the themes of confidence, aging, and the power dynamics between genders. They discuss the importance of self-perception and how embracing one’s power can lead to a fulfilling life, regardless of age.

A highly successful entrepreneur, Geeta also introduces her latest initiative W Corp, aiming to redefine workplace standards to be more inclusive for women.

Summer Series | Power Of Wisdom & Becoming Your Own Brand

Summer Series | Power Of Wisdom & Becoming Your Own Brand

The final episode for the Power Of Women Podcast Summer Series, before we commence an exciting new year with amazing guests and great content … we can’t wait to share with you.

Today’s episode is a compile from some of the fabulous women who joined me on the podcast in 2024, with guests from Australia, the UK and Saudi Arabia. Listen to some of what Colleen Callander | Dr. Desley Lodwick | Libbi Gorr | Gill Moakes | Derv McGowan | Casandra Heilbronn | Penny Locaso had to say on the Power Of Women Podcast.

Acknowledging our inner-critic, defying being invisible, Smashing the glass ceiling, listening to our intuition, recognising small actions make a big difference and pushing back against societal conditioning. Phew. That’s a lot!

Ep.39 Penny Locaso | Are You Or Do You Call Yourself An Expert?  

Ep.39 Penny Locaso | Are You Or Do You Call Yourself An Expert?  

Are you or do you identify as an expert?

In her recent research, Penny Locaso was curious about women, who were clearly experts in their field, struggling to identify as such. So, as a Behavioural Scientist, Penny went to the evidence to understand; What is it that makes someone an expert, and why are so few women prepared to identify as one?

What she found, was this misnomer in society – that experts were born. How can that be? Expertise is not something we are born with. This was the basis for Penny’s recently released whitepaper, Hidden Figures, which highlights; women of impact are made not born. The importance of this being, women can see, it is possible for them to become an expert.

This week’s episode of the Power Of Women podcast with Di Gillett and Penny Locaso, may just challenge you to own it – and a warning, Penny doesn’t hold back.