In our final episode of the year, we share the top 2021 moments from women that moved us. These are the wins from women requiring resilience, courage, persistence and so much more to bring the best out of 2021.

Plus, with the help of Fay Calderone and James Morvell, both partners with Hall & Wilcox, we look at the fast-tracked changes that have occurred in how we work. From more men taking parental leave, to the opportunities in more flexible careers, the risks to gender equality that could come from hybrid work as well as the changing nature of sexual harassment in remote work, and the need for employers to fast catch up, the past two years have transformed everything.

Plus, in our Finhacks segment, we look at the record number of annual leave days owed to Australians, and how we could actually use a holiday to get some clarity on finances.

This is our final episode of 2021! You can get more on all the women discussed in our 'wins' segment by searching their names on our website. You can also learn more about Fay Calderone here and James Morvell here.

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The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media. You can check out our other podcasts, The Leadership Lessons and The Women's Health Podcast.

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Is work creep threatening to derail your health? That is the creep that comes to you outside of designated hours, via constant emails. We look at the research and the issues associated with it, as well as bad management.

Also, the independents keep rising, mostly female, they're looking to take on the next election and win. With the Treasurer describing it as a "rinse and repeat" situation.

We also examine Ash Barty's latest accolade, how the Kennedys are coming to Australia and much more.

And we check out some excellent tips for getting your finances in order in 2022.

The Women's Agenda Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of Superhero.

Stories discussed this week include:

Ash Barty takes out title of ITF world champion

Biden nominates Caroline Kennedy as Ambassador to Australia

Caroline Kennedy is an ideal US Ambassador and a huge compliment to Australia

Vale bell hooks: A revolutionary author, activist and feminist

The rise of female independents has the government flailing and floundering for good reason

‘Never-ending scandals’: It’s been 3 years since the Morrison government promised integrity commission

Pesky female independent candidates are the PM’s latest ‘women problem’

Jo Dyer, spokesperson & friend of Christian Porter’s accuser, to run in Boothby as Independent

The ‘work creep’ and 24/7 availability putting health at risk

More than 3 million Australians ‘dislike’ their boss: Research

12 ways to declutter your finances ahead of the New Year

Actor Chris Noth accused of sexually assaulting two women

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The Motherhood Penalty in Australia is staggering, but it's not beyond our imagination to change this. Georgie Dent co-hosts the podcast this week, to explain more on the more than $800,000 penalty working mothers face in Australia, why childcare and parental leave could transform Australia, and the campaign pushing to change that through The Parenthood.

In more research, we look into the latest HILDA data just released, highlighting all the additional unpaid hours of work women are putting in, as well as some curious other trends including why young women are staying home longer, and how men and women are having less children than they thought they would.

Plus, we highlight the rise of (mostly female) independents who look set to change everything we know about politics, and how Mackenzie Scott became the world's most powerful woman, according to Forbes.

Our guest is Dr Esperanza Vera-Toscano, economist and senior research fellow at the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, and an author of the latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) report. Esperanza is interviewed by Women's Agenda journalist Madeline Hislop.

Thanks to our podcast supporter Superhero, we also share the FINHACK that will save Christmas and teach you a few things about those individuals you've spent years buying gifts for

Stories discussed in this episode include:

Former journalist Zoe Daniel to run as an independent against Liberal MP Tim Wilson

MacKenzie Scott tops Forbes’ 2021 most powerful women list

The motherhood penalty costs the average working woman in Australia $876K: New report

HILDA survey reveals women still do almost double the unpaid work of men

HILDA shows the changing face of 21st century Australia

The Women's Agenda podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% female-run and owned publisher of Women's Agenda. You can check out our other podcast, The Leadership Lessons and the Women's Health Project.

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Some big movements this week! Key resignations across politics, as well as the release of the "set the standard" report revealing the shocking realities facing the women working in Parliament House.

Will they set the standard?

Plus some updates on women's sport and a few highlights from our recent Women's Health Summit. And Angela Merkel is leaving in style.

This week Tarla Lambert is joined by Women's Agenda journalist Madeline Hislop for the discussion.

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It's Women's Entrepreneurship Day as we're recording! Also, we highlight how a group of Afghan soccer-playing girls and women made it to the UK, with some help from a major celebrity.

We also examine the new report showing just how often women are quoted in the media (hint, nowhere near the 50% mark) and why men continue to dominate as writers and sources across certain publications and particular news sections.

Meanwhile, we look at new stats around attitudes to talking about money and share some tips on how to talk about money and why it could actually be more worthwhile (and valuable) than you think.

This is our weekly talkfest on the key stories that got our editorial team writing this week. 

All this and more, on the latest ep of The Women's Agenda Podcast, made possible thanks to the support of Superhero, the online investing platform that allows customers to invest in Australian shares, U.S. shares, and ETFs and also allows you to invest your super in themes, shares and ETFs without the need for a self managed super fund.

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Parenting advice from NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern? It's all about patience, as she shows demonstrated when her daughter Neve interrupted a live Zoom call she was doing with the nation.

It was a win for the week, alongside major news around cervical cancer that puts Australia on the map and the new movie, Love Hard, on Netflix.

Elsewhere, we take a look at the problem of 'Buy Now Pay Later' providers stepping into the childcare market and showing just how broken the system really is.

We share some quick tips on how to boost your confidence in investing.

And a minor win at COP26, with the US and China pledging to work together on climate change.

All this and more, on the latest ep of The Women's Agenda Podcast, made possible thanks to the support of Superhero, the online investing platform that allows customers to invest in Australian shares, U.S. shares, and ETFs and also allows you to invest your super in themes, shares and ETFs without the need for a self managed super fund.

Check out some of the key stories discussed below.

'It's bedtime darling': Jacinda Adern interrupted by daughter during livestream

As China and US pledge to work together on climate, Australia undermines COP26 outcomes

Offering a 'buy now pay later' option for childcare shows how broken the system is

Australian cervical cancer centre launches as study shows HPV vaccine has cut cases by 90 percent

Young women are leading the way in investing outside their retirement accounts

Love Hard _ on Netflix

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Are we headed towards "The Great Burnout", or are we possible already there? The concerns are in, and although lockdowns have ended across major Australian cities (for now), the longtail of this exhausting period remains. So what comes next?

We discuss all this and much more on The Women's Agenda Podcast.

Also, women have been making plenty of noise, especially on climate action over the past couple of weeks with COP26 in Glasgow. It's inspiring. It's getting attention. But will the decision-makers (who are mostly men) actually listen?

Meanwhile, what's with the Australian Prime Minister's inability to apologise? We've noticed a pattern.

And are women missing out on the crypto bandwagon? We look at the stats, and some of the key tips for getting started.

Thank you to Superhero for making the Women's Agenda Podcast possible.

The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, publisher of Women's Agenda. You can check out our other podcasts including The Leadership Lessons and our special series covering how women's health got sidelined, "The Women's Health Project".

See links to stories discussed as well as resources and other ideas here.

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On the podcast this week, we talk the void created when a female leader goes.

We discuss Canada's new Cabinet, one of only a handful that are gender-balanced in the world.

We explore how quotas work for the Nationals, seeing Keith Pitt returning to Cabinet.

And we delve into the next frontline of the pandemic: schools and childcare centres, where now the majority of people (given they are kids) are unvaccinated. This means centre closures, more pressure on the system and continued uncertainty ahead for parents, educators and teachers.

In our FinHacks segment, we look at the missing super for mothers and how the system needs to change to accommodate this gap. And Tarla highlights the simple thing we can all do for our superannuation.

The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media and made possible thanks to the excellent support of Superhero, the new app-based platform making investing accessible and affordable.

Stories and other links discussed this week

Pressed at Senate estimates, Morrison Government reveals the promises they made to women are smoke and mirrors

Justin Trudeau’s cabinet reshuffle sees women appointed to top roles

Why the loss of any female political leader leaves a void

Coal advocate Keith Pitt gets pay rise and Cabinet position thanks to a quota

40% of Australia’s unvaccinated population will soon be kids under 5. Childcare will be the next COVID frontline

Women are missing out on super during parental leave & it’s having damaging effects

How did women’s health get sidelined? The Women’s Health Project is here to find out

Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriaty

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New netball uniforms, a new era for the Batchelor, and the same old Nationals. Especially Barnaby Joyce, keeping Australia in the past and holding all of us "hostage".

We discuss all this and more on this week's episode, as well as going in to the new measures for supporting women and children escaping domestic and family violence announced at both the federal and NSW state level this past week.

And we ask if "perfectionism" is holding women back from investing. Short answer? No.

This is our wrap of the key issues and stories covered on Women's Agenda from the past week.

This episode is made possible thanks to the support of the investment platform Superhero.

The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the publisher of Women's Agenda.

Stories and links this week:

Are you. a mall business owner? Enter Dell's DreamTech Compeition.

Barriers broken as Brooke Blurton wins Australia

The Farmer wants a relationship.

Netballers in NSW get flexible uniform options as the sport moves away from traditional dress

New $5000 payment for women fleeing domestic violence

Barnaby Joyce awaits his price as he 'won't be held' hostage

Do female investors have a perfectionist problem?

The Yes Woman

Podcast interview with Grace Jennings-Edquist

Jessie Tu: Surely there are better literary heroes of our generation than Sally Rooney?

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What do you do when the Queen gets irritated? Get on a plane and head to COP26.

And what about teenagers taking you on in the High Court regarding your Duty of Care to act?

We take a look on the Women's Agenda Podcast.

We also explore our biggest stories of the week, including the new research that finds how women with a disability are disproportionately experiencing domestic violence and sexual abuse, as well as the life of a scientist right now -- and the trolling that needs to stop.

The Women's Agenda Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of Superhero and produced by Agenda Media, the 100% female owned and run team publishing Women's Agenda.

Stories published this week include:

https://womensagenda.com.au/climate/really-irritating-queen-overheard-berating-world-leaders-for-not-attending-cop26/

https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/eds-blog/pandemic-levels-of-abuse-what-scientists-face-while-aiming-to-educate-the-public/

https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/women-with-disability-disproportionately-experience-domestic-sexual-violence-royal-commission-hears/

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