In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Jess Torpey shares a reflective journey through her life, unraveling how her unique experiences, skills, and opportunities have played a pivotal role in shaping the person she has become.

Jess Torpey is a high achieving leader with more than a decade of experience across transformation, change and culture. She has been responsible for delivering transformational change projects and leadership programs internally for Kestrel Coal Resources and for numerous external organisations in a previous life as a consultant.

In parallel to her professional career, she was an elite athlete for several years, playing for Australia in the sport of Softball and juggling the demands of full time work and training 20 plus hours per week. This elite sport experience coupled with her professional experience has given her the opportunity to assist organisations in creating high performing teams and a great work culture.

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In this episode, we start the new year with all the wisdom, laughter, and inspiration from Marvellous Women: The Podcast during 2023!

Our favourite bits? The unstoppable energy of incredible women breaking barriers, sharing their triumphs, and the candid moments that make us feel like we're part of something truly special.

Stay tuned for more in 2024 as we continue to uncover the stories of marvellous women. Get ready for a year filled with marvellous conversations, laughter, and, of course, plenty of wisdom from the incredible women we admire.

Cheers to the past, present, and future episodes that remind us all that every woman has a story worth sharing!

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In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Candace Backx shares the story of her journey of self-discovery, with a desire to live uninhibited, on her own terms, with the goal of being the best version of herself, for herself.

Candace is a purpose-driven individual who believes in the art of embracing the journey rather than focusing solely on the destination. Through the twists and turns, highs and lows, she finds beauty in the process of becoming. 

In a bold and intentional move driven by a desire for personal and professional growth, Candace has recently made the decision to embark on a career break. During this hiatus, she seeks alignment and purpose through various avenues, including international travel, volunteer work, mentorship, and exploring different career paths. This intentional pause reflects her commitment to self-discovery and the pursuit of meaningful endeavors that align with her values.
As she continues to navigate the intricate tapestry of life, her core values of connection, communication, and growth serves as a guiding light, shaping a story that is uniquely and authentically her own.

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In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Sani shares her stories about leveraging people's perceptions about you, forgiving yourself when things don't meet your own standards, and focusing on being the best you can be! Join us on this empowering journey as Sani shares her insights, wisdom, and practical tips on cutting through the noise and focusing on what truly matters.

Sani Bolton is a lead guitarist, vocalist, session musician and music producer. She has been active in the Australian music industry on a professional level for 4 decades, initially as a

As a member of various line-ups, her musical journey has included post-punk mosh pits, touring with major acts, winning both Battle of the Bands and Qld Rock Awards, and using

Now focusing solely on music production, she’s kept in step with the ever-evolving music industry – and survived!

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This episode of Marvellous Women: The podcast is a bit different. Samantha’s Nana (Maureen) recently passed away at the rich age of 97. In this episode she talks about some of the stories and experiences of Maureen, along with some key learnings and reflection questions.

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In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Gill Wilson shares her remarkable journey and invaluable insights that remind us all that we can navigate life's challenges with a radiant spirit and an unwavering moral compass.

Gill retired from full time work in 2021. Prior to that she was a member of Victoria Police for 37 years, having previously spent 5 years in the UK Police. Of those 37 years, 27 were in management positions. Prior to joining the police she worked for Marks and Spencer in England and was part of their management program. As former police officer she has a wealth of experience in the management of major and critical incidents combined with strong organisational, planning and project management skills.

She has a very positive attitude to all things and applies this to gain effective results using sound decision making and problem solving skills. Gill has a strong drive to achieve positive results for her teams and the organisation she works with. She is an authentic and people focused leader with a strong ethical approach. Gill loves working in teams and seeing others succeed so has a focus on professional development and growth of team members.

Gill uses many of her skills in voluntary work with the Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers and on the Committee of Management for the building where she resides. In addition, she works as the Chief Supervisor for VCE Exam invigilation and is employed as a courtesy car driver for the Australian Open Tennis each year.

Gill was awarded the Australian Police Medal in 2017; AIPIO Life Membership in 2018 and in 2011 was named by the Australasian Council of Women and Policing as "The Most Outstanding Female Leader."

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In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Gen Faber shares the importance of following your heart and pursuing your dreams relentlessly. Whether it's a career change, a creative project, or a personal goal, passion is the driving force that fuels success.

Gen Faber is a woman of all trades and a master of many. Her early years were spent as a bass guitar player in the Brisbane band scene during the 1980’s, playing in bands such as ‘Side by Side’, ‘Pink Fit’, ‘Medusa’, ‘Mad Dolls’, and ‘Let’s Go’. Fast forward a few years and she’s spent time as a motorcycle instructor, a postie, and a train driver, only of the very few in Queensland at the time. She is passionate about creating, collaborating, supporting others, and most of all, having fun.

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In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Alanna Ball reminds us to take a moment to appreciate life's little joys, foster a positive mindset, and remember that it's perfectly okay to rest and regroup when life gets tough. Alanna's wisdom serves as a beacon of light in our journey towards a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Alanna Ball is a highly accomplished Director and Principal Consultant of the Safety Team, specializing in workplace health and safety (WHS) strategies, leadership, communication, and more. With tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Workplace Health and Safety, and Law, Alanna brings a comprehensive and diverse skill set to her role.

Known for her exceptional communication skills, Alanna is equally comfortable delivering high-level presentations to executive leadership as she is conducting workshops for workers on the ground. Her workshops are renowned for being engaging, impactful, and tailored to the specific needs of the audience.

With a passion for making a tangible difference in workplace safety, Alanna Ball is a trusted advisor and consultant, committed to empowering organizations to create a culture of safety and authentic leadership.

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In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Melanie Loy speaks about slicing your dreams into achievable pieces and then savouring the satisfaction of making each a reality by taking that first step.

Mel Loy is an expert in change, crisis, and internal communications with a passion for building capability within teams and organisations. Her team works with organisations to create better experiences for their stakeholders through communication, building trust and protecting and enhancing reputations.

Her team at Hey Mel! Communications & Training have worked with some of Australia’s most prominent corporate and NFP brands to support their change projects, build internal and change comms capability, and respond to all manner of crises.

With over 20 years' experience in the communications and public relations sector, both in the UK and Australia, across a diverse range of corporate, non-profit, and government organisations, Mel earned a reputation for truly partnering with leaders and teams to drive change and engagement through meaningful communication.

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In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Catherine Lee shares her story, from a UK nursing career, through to new opportunities, losses, twins, and a new found self awareness that explained everything and changed her future.

Catherine is a Registered Nurse, an Occupational Health Nurse, a Certified Occupational Health and Safety Professional, a Professional Coach a Certified Principle OHS Auditor and a Management Consultant. She helps organisations keep everyone safe.

Most recently Catherine has developed the Neurodiverse Safe Work Initiative. This initiative is designed to raise awareness and educate employers about the benefits of embracing neurodiversity and provide tools and techniques to assist employers in adapting their management systems to accommodate the different ways that all workers think, learn, process, and retain information, regulate emotions and attention, perceive and respond to risk.

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