In Her Own Words

Interviews with a selection of interesting women in diverse media roles. The series looks at their stories of resilience, career highs and lows and how they juggle the demands of life and people aroun…

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Jennifer Hansen
Mediaweek editor, James Manning, sits down with Jennifer Hansen, whose passion for news and media has seen her career extend from TV to radio. She is a writer, published author, and was part of the longest serving news duo in Australian television history. Jen now co-hosts smoothfm 91.5’s More Musi…
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Claire Marshall
Mediaweek editor, James Manning chats to Claire Marshall, a woman whose confidence, charisma and industry experience landed her dream job in this episode of ‘in her own words’. Claire is one of the driving forces behind Nova’s premier live music brand, Nova’s Red Room. “You have to be clear on wh…
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Tamie Williams
Mediaweek editor, James Manning interviews Tamie Williams, a woman who lives and breathes radio. With 20 years’ media experience, now as National Head of Direct Sales she not only drives revenue but develops training plans for teams across the country. Her passion for coaching and development lande…
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Chrissie Swan
James Manning, Mediaweek Editor, chats to a woman who has lived her life in the public eye - Nova 100’s Chrissie Swan. Her media career includes stints on Big Brother, I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! and Long Lost Family. The experienced radio broadcaster and published author has found great su…
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Nat Locke
James Manning, Editor of Mediaweek chats to Nat Locke, who went from being a chiropractor and occasional stand-up comedian to breakfast co-host. 15 years later Nat is still part of one of Perth’s most successful radio shows. “Sometimes you’ve got to take a leap of faith…the whole fake it ‘til you…
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Kate Murphy
Mediaweek editor, James Manning sits down with Kate Murphy, the woman responsible for leading NOVA Entertainment's national branded entertainment team, CREATE. Kate has been recognised by NOVA Entertainment and the industry alike, for her strategic abilities in creating positive business outcomes f…
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Mel Doyle
Mediaweek editor, James Manning chats to Mel Doyle, a woman who radiates calm and positivity while balancing a demanding television career, her own show on smoothfm and a family. Throughout it all Mel manages to remain grounded and continues to find success in whatever she does. “I wish we someti…
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Cathy O'Connor
In this episode Mediaweek editor, James Manning interviews Nova Entertainment’s CEO Cathy O’Connor, a dynamic and bold woman. With over 30 years in media, she has built a brand that is market-leading in innovation and focuses on the importance of people. “Companies and boards, and male executives…
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