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  • #306 The Court Report | Aug

    Hello Sunshine, it's that time of the month again! Get ready for the August 'Court Report' where I share everything I am loving from the past month, from TV shows to movies.

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    🎙️Breakdown of EP #306

    Recommendations:
    The Verdict is in: 

    - Sex/Life 

    - Gossip Girl (reboot) 

    Watch
    - Formula 1 - Drive to Survive
    - Love Island UK
    - Siesta Key
    - Loki
    - My Unorthodox Life
    - Hacks
    - Cruel Summer
    - White Lotus
    - Lance
    - Dr Death
    - Cruella
    - Black Widow

    Be Our Guest
    - Guest recommendations from Sarah Davidson & Riley Hemson


    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Cruel Summer by Taylor Swift

    🔥 Thought of the Week | “I like to say that ‘normal’ is the cruellest insult of them all.” -Artie from Cruella

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    This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork
    Technical Producer: Sammi Brew @sammibrew_

    44 min
  • #305 Story Time | My Mum & Dad

    Hello Sunshine, this week I invited my Mum and Dad on to chat about some of our family stories, from how they met to what working in the family business is like.

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #305

    • Mum shares how she grew up in England and moved to Australia
    • Dad shares life growing up in NSW and moving to QLD
    • First jobs and careers 
    • What they do working for the family business
    • How Mum & Dad met 
    • When Dad proposed to Mum 
    • Starting a family 
    • The day I was born
    • Mum & Dad share some really random medical stories 
    • Best & worst parts of working with family 
    • Scariest moments from when I was a kid 
    • How to have a respectful relationship with your kids 
    • Am I more like my Mum or Dad
    • What makes them proud 
    • What are my weird traits 
    • How has my cancer journey impacted our relationship 


    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Locomotion by Kylie Minogue
    🎶 Guest's Fire Starter | Mum - OMG by Usher     Dad - Edge of Midnight by Miley Cyrus ft. Stevie Nicks
    🔥 Quote of the Week | “Family is: Whether we’re falling or flying, we’re going to take care of each other through the whole damn ride.” Glennon Doyle

     

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    CREDITS:

    Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire
    Guest: My Mum, Maggie & Dad, Rick
    This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork

    Technical Producer: Adam Gauder

    1 hr 7 min
  • #304 Being Unapologetically You ft. Riley Hemson @healthychick101

    Hello Sunshine, today I chat with the amazing Riley Hemson (@healthychick101) about how to love yourself, confidence, building a brand, body diversity and showing up as YOU.

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #304

    • Update on my life
    • Riley shares her career background
    • Body image
    • Starting Remmie by Riley 
    • Fashion Week and lack of body diversity 
    • Confidence 
    • Insecurities 
    • Being a change maker 
    • Photoshopping 
    • Showing up online as you are 
    • Lipedema
    • Tips to being unapologetically you 

    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | The Middle by Jimmy Eat World
    🎶 Guest's Fire Starter | Midnight Groove by Ella Monnery & P-Money
    🔥 Quote of the Week | “Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.” —Beyoncé

     

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    CREDITS:

    Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire
    Guest: Riley Hemson @healthychick101
    This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork

    Technical Producer: Adam Gauder

    1 hr 21 min
  • #303 35 Life Lessons for my 35th Birthday

    Hello Sunshine, this week I turned 35 years old, so I thought it was the perfect time to reflect on the top lessons I have learnt from my 35 years on Earth. 

    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Tribute by Tenacious D
    🔥 Quote of the Week |
    “What day is it?” asked Pooh.
    “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet.
    “My favorite day,” said Pooh.”
    ― A.A. Milne
     

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    Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire
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    Technical Producer: Adam Gauder

    59 min
  • #302 Finding your Yay ft. Sarah Davidson @spoonful_of_sarah

    Hello Sunshine, I'm so excited to share my first guest of season 3, Sarah Davidson aka @spoonful_of_sarah.  In this episode Sarah shares how she changed careers, building her empire, how she created her 'seize the yay' philosophy, self-doubt, finding joy in life, comparison & women supporting women.

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #302

    • Update on my life
    • How Sarah and I know each other 
    • Sarah's life growing up 
    • Become a lawyer 
    • Figuring out who you are & what you want from life 
    • Sarah talks about a breakdown she had in a meeting that changed her life
    • Living life on auto-pilot
    • How to know if you are happy? 
    • Quieting self doubt
    • Finding your job aka 'yay'
    • Comparison is the thief of joy 
    • Women supporting women 
    • How to say 'nay' if it impacts your 'yay'

    To purchases Sarah's book Seize the Yay click here


    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Happy by Pharrell Williams
    🎶 Guest's Fire Starter | Don't You Worry Child by Swedish House Mafia
    🔥 Quote of the Week | ”It doesn’t matter what your ultimate destination turns out to be so long as you remember to find some yay in the journey.” Sarah Davidson

     

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    CREDITS:

    Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire
    Guest: Sarah Davidson @spoonful_of_sarah
    This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork

    Technical Producer: Adam Gauder

    1 hr 16 min
  • #301 How to Set Boundaries & A Life Update

    Hello Sunshine, I'm so excited to be back for season 3 and in this first episode I talk about how to set healthy boundaries and stick to them! I also share a life update after my cancer has returned for a 3rd time.

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #301

    • Update on my life
    • What are boundaries
    • Types of boundaries 
    • How to set boundaries 
    • Listener questions on boundaries 

    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Fight Song by Rachel Platten
    🔥 Quote of the Week | “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.” - Brene Brown

     

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    Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire
    This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork

    Technical Producer: Adam Gauder

    1 hr 6 min
  • #227 She Was the Fire Turns 1 🎉 | Lessons From the Past Year

    Hello Sunshine, today is the 1 year Birthday of She Was the Fire!
    On today's episode, I share the biggest lessons I have learnt from 12 months on this podcast.

    I've launched my own goal setting book and a gratitude journal click here to purchase

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #227

    • Update on my life
    • A small group of people can do big things
    • How important having a positive impact has become to me 
    • Goals can change and that’s ok
    • Everyone has a story, and no one's struggle is more important than another 
    • Although we are all different so many women have the same fears when it comes to business & career
    • Taking your own advice is not always easy
    • The more you show up as your authentic self the more confident you will be in yourself 
    • What to expect from season 3

    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Yellow by Coldplay
    🔥 Quote of the Week | "Sometimes in the waves of change we find our true direction." Unknown

     

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    If you would like to show your support for she was the fire. I would be so grateful if you would consider rating and reviewing my podcast and hitting 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify. 

    CREDITS:

    Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire
    This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork

    Technical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_ 

    39 min
  • #226 The Court Report | May

    Hello Sunshine, it's that time of the month again! Get ready for the May 'Court Report' where I share everything I am loving from the past month, from TV shows to podcasts.

    Did you know I have my own stationery collection? Click here to purchase

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #226

    Recommendations: 

    • Watch (TV, docos & film) 
    • Listen (music & podcasts) 
    • Misc - Recipes and Products
    • Guest recommendations from Sam Mangan, Kelly Singh & Nikki Mann


    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Good 4 U by Olivia Rodrigo

    🔥 Thought of the Week | “Live in the present, make the most of it, it’s all you’ve got.” - Margaret Atwood

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    CREDITS:
    Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire
    This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork
    Technical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_

    28 min
  • #225 Ask Me Anything Q&A Pt. 2

    Hello Sunshine, over on my Instagram I had you submit any questions you might have had about me and today I am answering them all! I cover everything from weight loss surgery and my life goals, to which reality show I would like to be on.

    I've launched my own goal setting book and a gratitude journal click here to purchase

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #225

    • Update on my life
    • Business questions 
    • Relationships questions 
    • Lifestyle questions 
    • Medical questions 


    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | My, My, My by Troye Sivan

    🔥 Quote of the Week | "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." – Maya Angelou

     

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    Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire
    This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork

    Technical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_ 

    57 min
  • #224 From Rock Bottom to Helping Change an Industry ft. Everi-Body Founder

    Hello Sunshine, today I chat with the founder of Everi-Body, Nikki Mann about her new business that is making waves in the modelling agency.

    🎙️Breakdown of EP #224
    - How Nikki and I know each other
    - Nikki's background
    - How Nikki hit rock bottom and then started her own business
    - The difference between the American and Australian modelling industries
    - How the modelling industry is changing through diversity
    - Going out there and getting work - not waiting for it to come to her
    - Why is diversity important
    - Protecting models from tokenism
    - How Nikki got her first model
    - The fear of hiring your first employee
    - Biggest struggle starting a business
    - Tips for starting a business
    - How to find your passion
    - Not giving a fuck about what anyone else thinks of you
    - Confidence
    - Photoshop, Facetune & filters
    - Social Media being fake
    - Tips to becoming a model

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    🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Juice by Lizzo
    🎶 Guest's Fire Starter | Favourite Mistake by Giveon

    🔥 Thought of the Week | “In diversity there is beauty and there is strength" Maya Angelou 

     

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    If you would like to show your support for she was the fire. I would be so grateful if you would consider rating and reviewing my podcast and hitting 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify. 

    CREDITS:

    Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire
    Guests: Nikki Mann @naturally.nikki_

    This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork

    Technical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_ 

    1 hr 13 min

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she was the fire. is a go to guide for every 20,30 or 40-something yr old woman looking for advice and hacks on how to ignite her fire, own her crown, organise her schedule and live her best damn life… whatever that means!