In our quest for success, we often stay within our comfort zones of routine. However, these boundaries can hinder growth. To reach our full potential, we must break free and embrace boldness. But how?

In this episode of Raise 1000 Voices, Julie O’Neill reveals the secrets to a decades long career in Broadcast Journalism in the USA - uncovering why being bold is a must for business and personal growth. 


Julie is a speaker and author of Bold: The Secret To My Big Wins To Help You Crash Through Your Comfort Zone where she shares her personal journey of embracing boldness and how it transformed her life. She explains that breaking free from comfort zones requires a mindset shift and a willingness to take risks.

Embracing boldness is crucial for personal and business growth. By recognizing the power of discomfort, embracing failure, setting audacious goals, taking calculated risks, and cultivating a growth mindset, individuals can crash through their comfort zones and embark on a journey of extraordinary success. 


WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• Julie’s journey to where she is today (02:55)
• The importance of curiosity and continuous learning (12:25)
• The value of being bold and taking risks (15:50)
• How being bold has pushed Julie to her limits (20:39)
• Setting in place the right mindset (27:40)
• Can introverts be people pleasers? (32:17)
• Being prepared - how important is it? (36:17)
• Why building relationships is key to a successful business (41:48)
• Being a journalist - what is it like? (45:18)
• Knowing who you are and what to stand for (48:30)
• Quick questions with Julie O’Neill (52:07)

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In today's rapidly evolving world, empowering communities through robust support for health and education has become paramount. The foundation of any thriving society lies in the well-being and education of its individuals, as they are the driving force behind progress and growth.

In this episode of Raise 1000 Voices, Bronwyn Wright sheds light on the crucial role of health and education in fostering thriving societies. As the world continues to evolve at a rapid pace, it has become increasingly evident that supporting these fundamental pillars is paramount to sustainable progress and growth.

By prioritizing the well-being of individuals and providing equitable access to quality education, communities can empower their members to drive progress, foster innovation, and create a brighter future for all.

Through collaborative efforts and a shared commitment to these foundational pillars, we can raise a thousand voices that amplify the importance of health and education and work towards a more inclusive and prosperous world.

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• Bronwyn Wright in her early years (01:37)
• Sir Brian Bell Foundation - what is it, and how does it work? (05:53)
• Challenges of delivering solutions in Papua New Guinea (10:20)
• Bronwyn’s biggest accomplishment over the last seven years (13:48)
• The importance of education and access to hygiene products (20:43)
• Cultural practices and stigma around menstruation (23:30)
• Why women have fewer opportunities in Papua New Guinea (24:37)
• What breaks Bronwyn’s heart and the things that give her hope (29:29)
• The importance of asking the right questions (31:11)
• Random questions with Bronwyn (34:45)

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There is a silent crisis rapidly rising in the women in our world - women over the age of 55 in Australia who are the fastest group experiencing homelessness.  This is an age when most of us plan to settle into life, adventure, community and family.   
Instead an insane - yes insane - amount of them are suffering homelessness, sleeping rough and couch surfing.  Hidden in plain sight  
In this episode of Raise 1000 Voices, we speak with Teresa Reed about her remarkable advocacy - The Forgotten Women Project: addressing homelessness in vulnerable women. Teresa is committed personally and professionally to helping the homeless live with dignity and security.
The Forgotten Women Project anchors itself in surprisingly practical and accessible solutions to change the future for dozens of women - and in doing so Teresa is giving tangible hope to the “hidden homeless”, the vulnerable older women with no financial means to afford their own homes, or to even stay in the ‘housing market’.
There are a multitude of factors that lead to vulnerable older women being homeless - including  the lack of financial education, divorce and relationship breakdown, the stigma of seeking any assistance felt by women, and the absence of affordable housing options to name just a few. 
Teresa shares stories that will stop your heart and jolt your world.  And this is why her work matters - and why you simply must listen to this conversation on Raise 1000 Voices.  

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• An overview of Teresa's career and life (02:08)
• The importance of having a holistic view in Human Services (03:09)
• The discrepancy between the number of housing available and the actual number needed (05:05)
• Teresa’s transition journey of helping the homeless (06:48)
• Why a particular age group of women is not showing up in access points (08:55)
• Two ways that The Forgotten Women helps the homeless (11:20)
• What are some of the challenges in their organisation? (13:09)
• Outstanding stories of homeless women that made an impact on Teresa (16:10)
• The importance of teaching women financial education (22:43)
• The difference of stigma in being homeless in other age brackets (23:47)
• The value of having a safe space for starting conversations (26:33)
• New opportunities to combat homelessness (28:39)
• What to expect in the Live Like Her Challenge (34:12)

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Speaking truth to power and embracing authenticity can be a radical act in a world that often values conformity over individuality. But what does it mean to live authentically? And why is it so important?

In this episode of Raise 1000 Voices, Lezly Kaye throws a light on just why it matters.  Filthy Rich, success beyond most people’s imaginations, growing businesses to $65M turnover, a marriage and a gorgeous young child, she burnt it to the ground in her shift from Filthy Rich to Grounded AF - unlocking the power of authenticity and how it helps every single one of us to navigate the world with integrity and purpose - even, maybe especially, if it goes against the norms and expectations of society.

Living authentically can be challenging, especially in a world that often values conformity and fitting in. It requires courage, vulnerability, and a willingness to face criticism and rejection from others. But it is the only way to create a more meaningful and fulfilling life for ourselves and contribute to a more authentic and compassionate world.

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• What it’s like growing up in a drug-addicted family (02:00)
• Lezly’s journey into real estate and recruitment (04:04)
• How to deal with the misogyny narrative (10:45)
• Losing her trust in men - how did it affect her (14:05)
• The power of redefining and reclaiming one's story (18:15)
• The importance of speaking into one's truth (23:30)
• The difference between abundance and wealth (26:10)
• Why you should surround yourself with the right people (29:52)
• Borrowed belief and codependency in coaching (32:28)
• The power of believing in something bigger than yourself (33:40)
• Rapid-fire questions with Lezly Kaye (37:47)

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There are endless discussions and perspectives around great leadership - but what almost everyone agrees on is that leadership is more than directing tasks and delegating responsibilities.  At it’s core it is about fostering relationships and creating a positive work culture. 

Something which seems easy - but also seems to be missing from most working environments! And it is entirely possibly that at the heart of the leadership challenge is a lack of awareness around nervous system regulation and its impact on our environments.  

In this episode of the Raise 1000 Voices podcast, Forbes-featured Margy Feldhuhn shares the importance of understanding your nervous system regulation and co-regulation as a leader. Margy explains how our nervous system responses impact our ability to communicate effectively, build relationships, and lead compassionately. 

She emphasizes the need for leaders to prioritize their nervous system regulation and understand its impact on their team members. Margy also shares practical strategies for improving self and co-regulation skills.

By implementing these strategies, leaders can create a positive and productive work environment that supports the well-being of all team members. Join us in this episode as we explore the fascinating topic of nervous system regulation in leadership and learn from Margy's expertise.
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• Margy’s journey to becoming an entrepreneur (01:52)
• Why research behind the signature keynote mattered (05:58)
• Lessons learned from the process of writing a book (09:49)
• Tapping into the true messaging of those around you (13:27)
• Nervous system regulation - what is it? (19:55)
• The importance of co-regulation (22:01)
• The cost of not understanding co-regulation as a leader (24:48)
• Creating a space where discomfort is welcome (28:35)
• Transparency and its limitations (31:53)
• Random questions with Margy (37:45)

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Olympic gold is a coveted prize for elite athletes who have dedicated their lives to striving for excellence. But the ability to play - and win - at an elite level is not a life-long plan, so how do athletes stay relevant after achieving an Olympic Gold Medal?
In this episode of Raise 1000 Voices, Kerri Pottharst lets us into her amazing athletic journey and how she managed to stay relevant even after her professional career in volleyball. Kerri is known for being Australia’s most decorated Indoor and Beach Volleyball player who represented her country for over 20 years. 
Kerri showed the world that with strong dedication and hard work, exceptional outcomes will manifest. Her winning partnership with Natalie Cook resulted in 2 Olympic medals - GOLD at the Sydney 2000 Olympics and Bronze in Atlanta in 1996 - laying the groundwork for Australians to recognise beach volleyball as an elite sport.
Kerri has also earned another accolade through transitioning to a successful speaking career - still in demand more than 20 years after winning the Gold Medal.  She’s able to transition and apply learnings and experiences into awesome storytelling that’s relevant to the audience she speaks to. Moreover, she’s helping her tribe - fellow athletes - share their stories because their unique journeys to resonate and inspire others. 
As a bona fide ace Olympian, Kerri is often asked about the secret to her successful career and she describes this in a way that encompasses her personal life as well  - being passionate about what you do, doing all the hard work, and building the belief that you can do what you’re aiming for. 

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• Kerri’s athletic journey and discovering her love for volleyball (02:00)
• Career and life transformations after winning Olympic Gold (06:30)
• Topics and stories that make a great impact on her audience (09:40)
• The influence of her partner Natalie Cook’s mindset shift on Kerri (12:40)
• The greatest lesson she learned and passing it on to the younger generation (17:57)
• The importance of women's voices in sports (24:05)
• The pressure of having a celebrity status before being able to tell a story (28:10)
• What she does differently in speaking (30:38)
• Feminine voices Kerri admires (32:35)
• The secret to her successful professional and personal journey (36:45)
• Lessons learned from confronting challenges 40:22)
• Three ingredients to success (50:19)

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Are you looking to provide a unique and authentic message to engage your target audience? As the world becomes increasingly digital, it’s more important than ever for businesses to find ways to stand out from their competitors. 
But how exactly can you amplify your authentic message through AI (artificial intelligence)? Luckily, technological advances have made it easier for us all to leverage modern tools and experience real growth within our organizations. 
In this episode of the Raise 1000 Voices podcast, Amy Yamada shares some key perspectives on maximizing AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, to amplify your authentic message and create meaningful connections with your audience. 
Amy worked as a Marketing Director and an Advertising Executive for fifteen years before starting her coaching business. Today, she is helping coaches and entrepreneurs to be seen, heard, and understood by their people. She talks about how AI technologies can help you to focus on what matters most – creating conversations that will bring value to your target audience. 
According to Amy, AI technologies can help you to communicate more efficiently and effectively. She believes meaningful conversations with your people are essential, and the best way to do this is through AI-powered tools. If you want to learn more about leveraging AI technology to amplify your message, don’t miss this episode! 

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• Amy’s journey to becoming a coach (02:35)
• Things that Amy loves most about her work (05:03)
• The process of becoming who you are (08:38)
• The importance of choosing your path (15:03)
• Staying true and curious about what it could be (17:50)
• How to use ChatGPT to your advantage (23:38)
• Bringing authenticity to AI (28:47)
• The importance of taking a stand for women (32:52)
• The person who inspires Amy the most (41:27)

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In the constantly changing and demanding arena of leadership and entrepreneurship, there is an increasing sense of overwhelm, of being stuck for what feels to be indefinable reasons. And for 20% of the world’s population it is more than just a sense.  They are in fact a highly sensitive person - for whom the ‘traditional’ structures of career and business simply do not work  
In this episode of the Raise 1000 Voices podcast, I share an exciting conversation about embracing the power of being a highly sensitive person with the Highly Sensitive Leadership Mentor, Heather Dominick.
Heather created the Highly Sensitive (entrepreneurs) and Leaders movement as a result of experiencing extreme burnout - questioning everything she was doing became the crucial moment she discovered she is a highly sensitive person. This led to the realisation that she needed a different approach to business and day-to-day experiences.
Navigating and then codifying how to do this, Heather launched the Highly Sensitive Revolution more than a decade ago believing the creation of a space which showed leaders and entrepreneurs how to the turn the shadows of being highly sensitive into their greatest strength would in fact unleash their superpowers.  
Her global movement, community and clients have proven this to be true.  With Heather’s expertise and heart for the highly sensitive she has lead the way in celebrating the highly sensitive being - and this is a conversation you do not want to miss. 

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• How Heather discovered she’s a highly sensitive person (02:12)
• What it means to be a highly sensitive person (06:20)
• Understanding how to operate optimally with high sensitivity (10:32)
• What makes a person stand out in a highly sensitive community (14:52)
• Twelve Top Shadows and Top Strengths of being a highly sensitive entrepreneur (21:39)
• What industry is best suited for highly sensitive entrepreneurs (23:19)
• The impact of high sensitives not stepping into power (25:22)
• Feminine voices Heather admires (27:42)
• The value in owning sensitivity and learning how to utilise it (29:50)
• The next level of the highly sensitive revolution she hopes for (32:10)
• Dominant shadows and strengths (33:47)
• Breaking myths in the world of leadership and entrepreneurship (38:55)
• Attributes of young Heather that are still present today (40:38)

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Most of us are drawn to doing the work that will fix what breaks our hearts - and for most of us there is nothing more heartbreaking than seeing a young child living in trauma, completely disengaged, and for who forming a connection already seems impossible. 
In a world where we seem to have less and less time to connect deeply, there is a rapidly growing need for our youth to feel loved, supported, and seen. And we need to, as a community, embrace stepping up to help in the raising of future generations who are not in the grips of trauma response, who are in fact deeply connected and thriving. 
In this episode of the Raise 1000 Voices podcast, the wonderful Nichole Hamilton shares the positive impact of holding space and empowering children, whom she refers to as “little humans.”
Nichole’s work is focused on the little humans in our world, and in this she teaches parents how to self-regulate, hold space for their little humans and step into the best role model they can be - even when they didn’t have one themselves. 
She firmly believes our little humans are capable of achieving anything they want to if they are given the right love and support. And that when parents realise the power of the connection they establish, they don’t hesitate to look for better alternatives for enriching the life - and the future life - of their children.  

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• Nichole's journey to becoming a Kidz Coach (01:47)
• How to unfold a powerful connection between parents and children (04:22)
• The changes that arise when we treat kids as little humans (06:20)
• Navigating through the shame, guilt, and judgment (08:35)
• How to shift forward and embrace the inner critic (12:29)
• The tragic effects of a child’s disengagement (15:20)
• The 4-step modality allows a child to make choices and give permission (17:25)
• A little human that made a significant impact on Nichole (20:30)
• How to help parents cope with their child's behaviour (24:17)
• Who inspires Nichole? (28:42)
• What is she hopeful for? (29:50)
• One characteristic of young Nichole that is still present today (31:45)
• Achievements worth celebrating in five years' time (32:45)

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Questioning our self worth appears to be part of the human experience.  Do we deserve success, how are we to think we can do whatever we set our mind to, will people really listen, can I really go after exactly what I want. 

Imagine then coming into this world unwanted, as a girl born into an Indian family in India, and being raised by your grandmother in a culture which places both no and onerous expectations on how girls and women should behave. 

Manna Abraham’s extraordinary faith in the work she does now belies both the sensational global career she carved out - and she is that little Indian Girl, with every reason to sink into a feeling of being lost and powerless, overwhelmed by life’s challenges.  

Manna navigated her way out of cultural norms, lack of expectation, and no family or community support by finding a way to believe in herself and redefined the meaning of challenging moments — that instead of a cue to give up, they are a way of finding a different path with more confidence than before. 

In this episode of the Raise 1000 Voices podcast, we’ll talk with Manna about why having inner strength matters and discuss practical strategies for finding it within ourselves. We dive into how letting our inner strength shine through can positively shape our lives - giving us the courage to try new things, take risks, and be more resilient in the face of setbacks. 

It’s about believing in yourself and your power—knowing you can handle anything life throws, remembering building inner strength is a journey that starts with simple, small steps. And in this episode we share with you just how to start taking them.  

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• Manna’s journey to becoming who she is today (01:38)
• The challenges of being a woman in the workplace (08:26)
• The importance of having inner strength (13:16)
• Manna’s shift from working in the corporate to being an entrepreneur (15:16)
• How to work through your fears (23:02)
• Where is inner strength built from? (27:15)
• How to remove the things that are tearing humanity apart (29:54)
• Seeing the potential of the people around you (33:10)
• How is Manna helping people move through (38:08)
• Manna’s stand on forgiving others (43:09)
• One thing that inspires Manna to be her best version every day (45:13)

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