Really Interesting Women - the podcast


Ep. 141

Shaynna Blaze

This is my final podcast episode for 2024 - and what an incredible guest to finish.

Shaynna Blaze has had an amazing path to becoming the household name we see today.

And her abilities and talents are the gift that keeps on giving as she throws herself into another aspect of her ever evolving career.

Shaynna takes opportunities, or creates them. Or both.

It's a great discussion which shows how a fulfilling life and career can open up - if you're open to it and prepared to work for it.

For those who may not be aware of Shaynna's background, she is an award-winning interior designer, author, creative director, business owner, executive producer, musician, and, of course, TV personality.

She has become a household name from her time as a co-host on Selling Houses Australia and as a judge on The Block since 2012. Her television career expanded with her participation in Celebrity Apprentice Australia, which she won...in 2021.

She has also just launched her EP which re-establishes (that’s ‘re-establishes’) her music career. She is also an advocate for social justice, she actively supports organizations addressing domestic violence and has been involved in projects like the feature film The Fort, which highlights issues of domestic abuse. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of designers and empowering women in the industry.

Her EP clips are on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kXU-DWX_2qHsRwGiDi3JCtfXZXHNQYD60

Her 'Bluebottle performance' on The Masked Singer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr8i8Jsbs7s

Her cabaret show at Malthouse Theatre Melb. Feb 27/28
https://www.malthousetheatre.com.au/whats-on/hirer-events/taking-back-my-joy

Voice of Change: instagram @voiceofchangeau

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Episode 140 Bianca Chatfield

Bianca Chatfield is a former Australian netball player. In fact, she was one of the youngest players to have debuted for Australia.

She’s won a world championship, Commonwealth Games gold as well as 6 combined premierships with Melbourne Phoenix and Melbourne Vixens.

The transition from successful athlete to what I’ll call the outside world, is never easy. And it’s a testament to her ability, drive and determination that she would become a leading media personality and business owner.

Bianca is, without doubt, one of the most prominent female voices in Australian sport. She also works across a variety of TV and radio shows, launched a book in 2016 called Every Girl Needs A Plan and, always seeking new challenges, in 2018 she and a former teammate, became reality TV stars when they were one of the teams on the channel 9 reality show, The Block. But her reality show connections don’t stop there. Her partner is also a reality show star. It’s a very modern love story.

Head to the link in my bio to have a listen to our conversation.

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Episode 139

Mem Fox AM

Mem Fox is one of this country’s favourite writers.

In 1983, she became Australia’s best-selling writer and has remained the pre-eminent writer for young children pretty much since then. She has written over 45 books for children, many of which have become international best-sellers in Australia and the US.

But it was one book in particular that caught international attention and thrust her into the public’s orbit. And that book was originally called ‘Hush the Invisible Mouse’, but, we now know it as... Possum Magic.

Mem was born in Melbourne and grew up in Africa. She went to drama school in England, and came back to Australia in 1970, aged 22. She claims that growing up outside the country and returning at 22 gave her a unique perspective on Australia, and a passionate love for it.

Mem Fox is a retired Associate Professor of Literacy Studies from Flinders University, South Australia, where she taught teachers for 24 years until 1996.

Her latest book is Meerkat Mayhem, illustrated by Judy Horacek, published on November 5th 2024.

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