Women Over 50 - Power of Women

Ep.33 Tonia Bastyan | Textile Waste Crisis & Australia Tops Offenders List

by admin | Nov 4, 2024 | Blog, Career Change Over 50, Change Makers, Fashion Industry Leader, Female Entrepreneur, Innovator, Women Over 50

Textile waste is a global issue and Australia is now #1 per capita for textiles consumption, surpassing even the US. What does this mean for the environment and the future of fashion?

In today’s episode of the Power Of Women podcast, Di sits down with Tonia Bastyan, a fashion industry veteran and pioneer in sustainable design. Tonia’s impressive career has seen her serve as the Creative Director and Founder of fashion brands in both Australia and the UK. Now, she’s pivoted her focus to tackle one of the industry’s biggest challenges: textile waste.

Join us as we discuss how Tonia’s innovative work on the front-end design framework will ensure garments can be repurposed. We discuss pioneering technology and practical solutions for reducing waste and creating a more sustainable fashion industry. Tune in for a conversation that could change the way you think about the clothes you wear!

Tonia Bastyan

Ep.32 Shirley Wardle | How To Navigate Your Way From Burnout To Balance

by admin | Oct 28, 2024 | Blog, Career Change Over 50, Female Empowerment, Female Entrepreneur, Female Leaders, Health & Wellbeing, Managing Menopause, Women Over 50, Women's Health

We’re diving into something so many of us have faced at some point in our lives: Burnout. It can creep in and take a serious toll on our health and well-being as well as impact those around us. In this episode of the Power Of Women podcast, I engage in a candid discussion with Shirley Wardle, an Australian-born, UK-based female executive who has navigated a remarkable career across multiple industries—including telecommunications, media & broadcast, and cybersecurity. Despite her impressive achievements, the relentless pace and high-stakes demands of corporate life took their toll, leading her to the brink of burnout. Shirley opens up about her journey through the corporate ranks, the warning signs she ignored, and the turning point that forced her to reset. The turning point is still raw & still elicits an emotional reaction when talking about it. After stepping away from her executive role, she discovered a new path to balance and well-being. Shirley has just launched a rejuvenating Pilates oasis in the heart of Kent, UK—a project that symbolises her commitment to both physical and mental health.

Tune in to hear how Shirley transformed burnout into a fresh start, what she learned about maintaining well-being in high-pressure environments, and how she’s using her experience to help others find balance in their own lives.

Shirley Wardle

Ep.28 Angela Rakis | The Rise & Rise Of Female Entrepreneurs

by admin | Sep 30, 2024 | Blog, Career Change Over 50, Change Makers, Female Empowerment, Female Entrepreneur, Female Leaders, Leader, Women Over 50, Women Supporting Women

This week on the Power Of Women podcast, Di spends time with Angela Rakis in Washington DC. As a child, she would spend time in her grand-parents iconic store, the Acropolis Food Market, providores of Greek and Mediterranean foods and condiments. We discuss how these influences along with the exemplary role modelling from her mother, who now in her 80’s is still a working & exhibiting artist, have played a key role in Angela’s life choices, the roles she pursued and ultimately her own business, Favorite Daughter LLC. We also discuss the Great Resignation post the COVID 19 pandemic, the rise of female entrepreneurs, and how more and more people are re-evaluating what they want from their careers and more broadly, life in general.

Angela Rakis

Ep.21 Julie Otter | Timing Is Everything: …in business & a pandemic

by admin | Aug 12, 2024 | Blog, Champion, Change Makers, Conqueror, Entrepreneur, Fashion Industry Leader, Female Empowerment, Female Entrepreneur, Female Leaders, Female Power, Leader, Mindfulness, Women & Money, Women Over 50, Women Supporting Women

This week on the Power Of Women podcast, Di connects with Julie Otter, co-Founder of Otter Craft Distilling (OCD) to discuss how she and the business survived the pandemic. Having launched OCD only five months before COVID hit, they were left out in the cold when it came to Government support. Timing is everything and things aren’t always fair and it also appears, are not always equal in business. Julie shares candidly how tough it was and how to stay strong when it feels like the ground is shifting under your feet. She also shares insights around when your team are also your family, and why it is still super important to hold each other accountable. I’m guessing though, that the boardroom bar-fridge is very well stocked.

Julie Otter

Ep.19 Tracy Bartram | Would You Speak To A Man Like That

by admin | Jul 29, 2024 | 3rd Act, Addiction, Blog, Entrepreneur, Exemplar, Female Empowerment, Female Entrepreneur, Female mentoring, Female Power, Managing Menopause, Menopause, Mindfulness, Power of Meditation, Recovery, Sexism, Sexual Harassment, Trailblazers, Transformational Change, Women In Media, Women Over 50, Women Supporting Women

This week on the Power Of Women podcast, Di sits down with self-proclaimed laughaholic, Tracy Bartram. A candid discussion that isn’t always so funny. Tracy shares insights into her childhood and how that shaped her, the rampant sexism she endured as she built her career in radio, television, comedy & music, and the pain & dysfunction she managed despite being in the public eye. Tracy is an open-book and a fabulous example of the commitment it takes to battle one’s demons and the rewards you can reap from putting in the hard yards. It’s a brave narrative about addiction, resilience and finding success. It’s a testament to the human spirit’s capacity for transformation.

Tracy Bartram

Ep.18 Beverley Honig | Thought Leader & Global Innovator

by admin | Jul 22, 2024 | Blog, Champion, Conqueror, Entrepreneur, Female Entrepreneur, Female Leaders, Female mentoring, Leader, Mentor, Women Over 50

This week on the Power Of Women podcast Di spends time with a true powerhouse, Beverley Honig. What is impressive is that Beverley didn’t hesitate to make herself available which is amazing given the many hats she wears; professor of practice, CEO, thought leader, global innovator and renowned entrepreneur. A thought-provoking discussion that shines a light on Beverley’s own narrative: as well as explores her advocacy of ‘women at the table’; a fresh perspective on the ‘glass-ceiling’; explores ‘imposter syndrome’ v. self-fulfilling prophecy; and the distinction between diversity and inclusion. When it comes to inclusion, it is very clear, we have a lot of work to do.

Beverley Honig