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Episode One: Naomi Simson on Passion, Purpose and Rebooting Australia
Naomi Simson founded Red Balloon in 2001 and it’s now the third largest experience marketplace of its type in the world. She was on four seasons of Channel 10’s Shark Tank and is a passionate supporter of female founders. We talk about supporting local business to...
The Passionate Road to Success
I’m struck by Milica Ng’s energy and positivity when we talk. With a number of career moves under her belt, she is living proof that when you follow your passions you will land on your feet – and it’s never too late to find a career that you love. Milica moved to...
Challenging yourself in IT and by working abroad
Having worked for ING for the past 15 years in two different countries, Adina Duma thinks she might have orange blood. Currently IT Area Lead for Mortgages, she shares how to adapt to working in a foreign country, her advice for new mothers and why only the sky or...
A workplace where you can be your true self
Paula Chatterton is grateful to have found a workplace where she can be herself. “Sofology brings out the best in me,” she says. Having recently been promoted to the role of Regional Stock Controller, she shares her tips on how to be seen as a future leader, the...
Breaking down walls in engineering
What Vanessa Bullock loves most about working in engineering is being able to connect dots and solve problems. A System Engineering Team Lead for Power & Utilities at Woodside Energy, she shares how women can excel in engineering, her tips for first-time managers...
Making a difference and living with Pride
.When Nicole Hennessy was younger, a manager sat her down for a conversation and changed the entire trajectory of her work life and career. Ever since then, she has been passionate about making an impact on the lives and experiences of young people. At Woolworths she...
How to get the most out of a graduate program
Mojdeh Salehi describes her career as a whirlwind, having gone from being part of nbn’s Graduate Program to their General Manager of Products (HFC, FTTC and FTTP) for Residential Sales and Marketing in six years. She shares why a graduate program is the perfect...
Intro Episode: Welcome Back!
Welcome back to Season Two of Equality Talks! We've got 10, inspiring amazing exciting ambitious women, joining us for this season and I'm so happy you’re joining us! In the first episode, I'm talking to Naomi Simson of Red Balloon and Shark Tank fame. She had amazing...
How to positively influence gender equality and diversity at work
We want and know the benefits of promoting gender equity in the workplace, but what are the tangible actions we can implement at work today? Sam Newman, Talent Director (Northern Europe and CIS Countries), Air Liquide shares ideas that were successful for her company...