Back in 2000 when Melanie Gleeson tried to open a little day spa called Endota, the local council rejected her because they assumed she was opening a brothel. Two decades later she now oversees the Endota empire - Australia's biggest spa network, a booming beauty product business, and a therapy beauty school. While she has helped shaped Australia's billion-dollar wellness industry, she is also a thought-leader in how women work and has many things to say about what women need to thrive and survive in the workplace (and we couldn't agree with her more). See if you do too.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Melanie Gleeson changed Australia's wellness industry

Everybody has a moment in their lives where they have had to dig deep to overcome the odds. A moment where they have had to face their fears head-on. In our new series, Finding Fearless, we talk to awesome women who have lived these moments, faced adversity and in the process found their true purpose. Hosted by&nbsp;marie claire&nbsp;editor Nicky Briger and her team, their stories will hopefully inspire you to `find your fearless’ and live a bigger, richer life.&nbsp;&nbsp; Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Camilla Franks is a creative tour de force of the Australian fashion industry. Since 2004 her eponymous label has been renowned for its dazzling designs and beloved by women across the globe including the likes of Beyonce, JLo and Oprah, to name a few. But there’s more to Camilla's story than star-studded success. Over the past two decades she’s weathered career struggles, grief, breast cancer, and now – like all of us – the global impact of COVID-19. But throughout it all she has remained a pillar of strength and positivity and is the dose of inspiration we all need right now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Camilla Franks is not Superwoman

Human rights activist, Khadija Gbla first came to our attention through her extraordinary TEDx talk describing how she found out she was a survivor of Female Genital Mutilation (watch it NOW!). The talk was a game-changer. Through sheer force of will, Khadija has forever altered the conversation around FGM in Australia and now, as an ambassador for Our Watch, she continues to fight for those without a voice in the battle to stop violence against women and children. She is both fearlessly passionate, but also funny as (our kind of woman), but mainly a formidable force of nature who compels you to come along for a blast of a ride. Buckle up!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Khadija Gbla is the kickass women's rights activist we need right now

Just a warning - this episode deals with the topic of domestic violence - if you need help please call 1800RESPECT now and if you are ever in any danger please call the Police on 000.
For more than three decades Natasha Stott Despoja has been a kick-ass part of public life in Australia – firstly as our nation’s youngest ever Senator - sitting in Canberra’s Parliament House at the tender age of 26. Then in numerous government and representative roles, Natasha has consistently had a passion for the wellbeing of Australian women. Whether it was in her capacity as the former Australian Ambassador for Women and Girls or as the longstanding Chair of Our Watch – our peak body tasked with preventing violence against women and children - Natasha has simply always had our backs. And now at this time of social isolation - where domestic violence victims are more exposed than ever before – she has much to say about how we can all help each other to ensure women at risk are looked after. Natasha’s words of wisdom are what we need right now – so listen up. 
Thanks for our partners at Mimco for making this episode of Finding Fearless possible.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 years on: Why Natasha Stott Despoja is still sticking up for women

Three years ago Cass Thorburn was thrust into the spotlight when her husband of 21 years - Today host, Karl Stefanovic - left her in very public split that played out big-time in the tabloids. After finding herself a single, stay-at-home mum to her three kids, she began the process of rebuilding her life, and now the journalist is back on the hustings - hosting a popular new podcast series called Divorce Story - which aims to empower women to thrive after separation. With 1 in 2 marriages ending in divorce in Australia, Cass has tapped into a massive audience who are hungry for information – and she’s happy to make a difference in this space.
You can listen to Cass' new podcast Divorce Story here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/divorce-story/id1500681762  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cass Thorburn hit relaunch on her life

As the face of football in Australia, SBS sport presenter Lucy Zelić has faced intense online abuse from trolls. For many years she decided to ignore her abusers, but since the birth of her daughter Mila, she realised she needed to take a stand. Now, she’s hitting back with a passionate plea for accountability with #BeAccountable campaign. The hashtag is designed to call out untoward behaviour and start a national conversation about the way we behave online. For too long we have been trying to shroud the trolls in darkness, now it’s time to bring them into the light - and we can all do our bit to help!
You can read more about Lucy's new movement here: https://www.marieclaire.com.au/lucy-zelic-trolling-sbs  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Melanie Gleeson changed Australia's wellness industry

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