In this episode of the Get Invested podcast, I was lucky enough to speak with the inspiring burst of energy that is Dianna Somerville. Di has worn a lot of hats in her career. Corporate strategist, network builder, economic development innovator, innovation culture builder, regional Australia advocate, major event designer, geographical diversity implementer, global ecosystem member and community champion - just to name a few!

Our conversation was wide-ranging and included plenty of philosophical tangents and anecdotes from Di. We covered her early career and how she invested her time, money and other resources to arrive at where she is today - a leader and advocate for innovation and a better future.

Listen to the full episode to hear all this, plus things like:
Di’s experience serving in the navy
How to make tough choices
What to do if you’ve lost or are losing your professional identity
The dangers of workaholism
Why society needs to rethink its perspective on ‘failure’
The power of storytelling, and showing other people what’s possible
The factors an entrepreneur needs to have in order to succeed
The difference between ‘country people’ and ‘city people’
How Di has balanced career and family pressures
The benefits of having detractors around you
The key to stable partnerships



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In this episode of the Get Invested podcast, I was lucky enough to speak with the inspiring burst of energy that is Dianna Somerville. Di has worn a lot of hats in her career. Corporate strategist, network builder, economic development innovator, innovation culture builder, regional Australia advocate, major event designer, geographical diversity implementer, global ecosystem member and community champion - just to name a few! Our conversation was wide-ranging and included plenty of philosophical tangents and anecdotes from Di. We covered her early career and how she invested her time, money and other resources to arrive at where she is today - a leader and advocate for innovation and a better future. Listen to the full episode to hear all this, plus things like: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Di’s experience serving in the navy</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How to make tough choices</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What to do if you’ve lost or are losing your professional identity</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The dangers of workaholism</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Why society needs to rethink its perspective on ‘failure’</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The power of storytelling, and showing other people what’s possible</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The factors an entrepreneur needs to have in order to succeed</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The difference between ‘country people’ and ‘city people’</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">How Di has balanced career and family pressures</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The benefits of having detractors around you</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">The key to stable partnerships</li> </ul>   Links: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannasomerville/">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://regionalpitchfest.com/di-somerville/">Regional Pitchfest</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/regional_pitchfest/">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/regionalpitchfest/">Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/pitchregional">Twitter</a>

Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts. Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested.  RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week. Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design.  Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle. Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week. More Realty Talk episodes and info: https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau  More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media.  Business and partnership enquiries: podcasts@dm.org.au

Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts. Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested.  RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week. Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design.  Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle. Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week. More Realty Talk episodes and info: <a href="https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau">https://linktr.ee/propertyhubau</a>  More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media.  Business and partnership enquiries: podcasts@dm.org.au

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Property Hub - Investment Insights & Inspiration

Property Hub is your home for property investment insights, inspiration and stories from Australia’s top property experts, investors, leaders and analysts.
Created by top property investment commentators Bushy Martin and Kevin Turner, Property Hub brings together two of Australia’s most popular weekly podcasts for property investors under one roof, RealtyTalk and Get Invested. 

RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia’s most popular online property show. ​​Get the latest, red hot property investing news and insights direct from Australia’s property industry leaders and influencers every week.

Get Invested is the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential. You’ll hear the inspiring stories, practical know-how and lessons learned from some of the country’s most successful property investors, founders and entrepreneurs who not only invest well, but live by design. 

Both shows are hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle.

Subscribe to Property Hub on your favourite podcast player, and get two powerful episodes delivered to you each week.

More Realty Talk episodes and info: https://channels.realty.com.au/realtytalk/

More Get Invested episodes and info: https://bushymartin.com.au/podcasts

Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia’s largest independent podcast network DM Media. 

Business and partnership enquiries: antony@dm.org.au

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