23/100 TAKE 2: Susan Younis. It's a hat of art

Working from her studio just outside Port Campbell is an artist of Millinerary.  Susans (or Sue) hats aren't just a hat but a peice of art. From teacher to creator this is a story that starts in the class room, fills the kitchen table and ends with an extra room being built at the house.  It's a…

22/100 TAKE 2: Andrea Rowe. Author with a post it note

22/100 TAKE 2: Andrea Rowe. Author with a post it note Andrea Rowe has the super power of crafting words that will hold a child's attention with their eyes, and their minds.  The super power to help adults process a situation.  The super power that gave a young girl permission to be fearless. To …

21/100 TAKE 2: Caz Rowland. If can start at 50 & you can too

Caz Rowland decides to start her own label.  After working with women, going back to study to really understand the blocks that women put up around their bodies she set out to change the narrative.  Caz is so full of energy. A passion and there is something (like many of our women of influence) t…

20/100 TAKE 2: Dr Kat Page. Are you Happy at work?

When was the last time you asked yourself if you are happy? When was the last time you asked yourself 'am I happy at work?' This is Dr Kat Page and she explains and talks about being Happy. Well, that's where we start. But not like happy skipping around the place more about the; am I feeling conte…

19/100 TAKE 2: Tegan Higginbotham. Creativity is Carpe diem

I could talk creativity all day and that is lucky because Tegan Higginbotham is oozing with it.  Australian comedian, writer, actress.... I tried to write her business card and failed.  But what I can tell is about this burst of joy when you hear her story.  From the Primary School teacher who f…

18/100 TAKE 2: Molly Givney. A dancers nightmare but still living the dream

Hand on heart. I'm not sure if I could have stuck at it.  Episode 16/100 we heard from Molly's Mum Adelle and how the dance Mum upended her life and then helped navigate from the other side of the world to help her daughter when COVID hit. So, we couldn't not talk to Molly. (The daughter). Hones…

17/100 TAKE 2: Zenita O'Neill. It's in your bones. Happy St Patricks day

Happy St Patrick's Day to you.  Zenita moved to Australia 15 years ago to play music and then made a life here. A band, two Irish pubs and another on Chapel Street this is a woman that has rolled with it. We talk about music, why the move, and then how it came about saving one of Melbourne's most…

16/100 TAKE 2: Adelle Givney. More than a dance Mum.

This is Adelle and she is a Dance Mum.  Let me be clear. This is completely different to being a 'dance mom'.  When you have a child that wants to do what only the 1% can do it takes a great deal of committement. But more than talent, it's luck, the right moment and right time. It's waiting for …

15/100 TAKE 2: Briony Kent. The business of what people want.

This is Briony. The make it happen person.  Her story has a familiar theme not quite fitting but with the power of great females around you; the support will get you through....and then you fly! I have know Briony since she was about 13 years old. I remember thinking I wanna be cool like Briony.…

14/100 TAKE 2: Mrs McPearl. You can start at any age

This is Mrs McPearl also known as Norma.  I asked Mrs McPearl want she wanted most and she said 'to be taken seriously'.  I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since.  Not quite 70 Mrs McPearl and Norma are the same person with two identities. But they share something beautiful in common…