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Let me take you back to 80s feminism with my guest today Maria Angelico. You might recognise Maria from her lead role in the hit show Sisters (now on Netflix) or from the gripping drama Stateless on the ABC. We are going to talk about her favourite movie 9 to 5 with the dream team Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda. But before we get there you won’t believe Maria’s own story. I wanted to start with the story of her mum who was an 80s feminist and who sadly passed away when Maria was 21. She was diagnosed with cancer and within a year Maria and her sisters were left to figure out the world without her there. Luckily it seems she was such a force of nature in her sky high heels and leather pants (even when she was helping out at the school tuckshop) that she still inspires her girls now. Maria tells the incredible story of how her role in Sisters came to be and her meeting with the indomitable TV producer Imogen Banks who is also behind some of our best loved female led Australian shows including Offspring, Paper Giants, The Beautiful Lie and Puberty Blues. We also talk through tall poppy syndrome and our own neurosis and fears that can get in the way of finding our feet and stepping into our power.

For more from Maria Angelico you can find her in Sisters on Netflix or on Instagram @mariagloriagraceangelico

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Show credits include:

Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in conversation for TED talks hosted by Pat Mitchell. The three discuss longevity, feminism, the differences between male and female friendship and what it means to live well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSercnrqeN4

Vanity Fair interview with Dolly Parton on her career and writing the hit song 9 to 5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jOGcVLGFvg

Original audio taken from the 1980 film 9 to 5 produced by Jane Fonda, written by Patricia Resnick and Colin Higgins

A big thank you to this wonderful team:

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Theme Music - Avocado Junkie

Graphic Design - Emma Hackett

Photography - Anna Robinson

Styling - Hilary Holmes

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My old friend, teacher Martin McGauran, never expected to be talking to parents about TikTok, Only Fans or graphic online content when he began running workshops on how best to use technology and the internet in primary school classrooms over 8 years ago. A qualified Google educator, incredible teacher and footy guy, Marty is warm, engaging and an expert in talking to kids and school communities about how to be safe, smart, empowered and kind while using the internet. Together with his sister Carley who is a psychologist, he has created a company called Inform and Empower: Cyber Safety Education that helps schools and parents navigate the incredibly difficult task of protecting and educating our kids through issues that have literally no parenting or educational blue print. Their talks particularly for parents are so valuable especially when it comes to social media and the impact of pornography on our young people and I learnt so much from this conversation.

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A big thank you to this wonderful team:

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Theme Music - Avocado Junkie

Graphic Design - Emma Hackett

Photography - Anna Robinson

Styling - Hilary Holmes

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My guest today is the whip smart powerhouse that is stand up comedian, writer and actor Zainab Johnson. You may remember her from NBC’s last comic standing, or in the TV shows 100 Humans and Upload. You might have even been lucky enough to see her before at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival or on late night with Seth Meyers. She grew up in a Muslim family of 13 in Harlem New York city and growing up Eddie Murphy’s Coming to America was her favourite thing to watch. But as in all things does it stand up to a rewatch? And can you still love something if you find some of the messages full of misogyny or racism? I really really loved this conversation. I hope you do too.

You can find more from Zainab on Instagram @zainabjohnson or on her podcast Honestea with Z 

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A big thank you to this wonderful team:

Editing - RAW Collings

Theme Music - Avocado Junkie

Graphic Design - Emma Hackett

Photography - Anna Robinson

Styling - Hilary Holmes

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This is a big conversation about womanhood and beauty and self love. About overcoming childhood trauma and backing yourself. It's about the incredible highs and lows of motherhood and the complicated relationships we have with beauty, our faces and our bodies. My guest today is make up artist Hilary Holmes. She runs her own makeup and styling business as well as teaching masterclasses to women about how to apply their make up based on their individual needs. Just a heads up we also talk about disordered eating, childhood trauma and mental health. If you find any of this difficult or triggering please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or talk to someone you trust.

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You can find more from Hilary Holmes and information about her work at www.hilaryholmes.com.au

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A big thank you to this wonderful team:

Editing - RAW Collings

Theme Music - Avocado Junkie

Graphic Design - Emma Hackett

Photography - Anna Robinson

Styling - Hilary Holmes

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What if the very things that make our lives difficult, make us feel like outsiders or the oddball in the room actually are the things that will make us grow, feed our creativity and ultimately help us to fly? In this episode we talk about fear and the things that hold us back. We also talk through the stories we tell ourselves and whether they are helpful or true. My guest this week Sam Peterson (Sammy P) knows this and his philosophy is to just 'jump straight in' before you think too much about it all. Sammy P is a stand up comedian, producer, podcaster and film maker. His story will surprise you and encapsulates what it means to feel the fear and bloody get on with it all anyway.

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For more from Sam Peterson head to www.theproducerboy.com or find his podcast Confessions of the Idiots here

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A big thank you to this wonderful team:

Editing - RAW Collings

Theme Music - Avocado Junkie

Graphic Design - Emma Hackett

Photography - Anna Robinson

Styling - Hilary Holmes

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Jess Perkins is a stand up comedian, Triple J radio host and podcaster. She is one third of the smash hit comedy podcast Do Go On and also hosts a new show called Simply the Jest. In this episode we talk about rage and take a look at some common stereotypes around female characterisation in western film and TV. We also talk through Jess' path to comedy.

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For more from Jess Perkins head to www.jessperkins.com.au or find her on instagram @jessperkins

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A big thank you to this wonderful team:

Editing - RAW Collings

Theme Music - Avocado Junkie

Graphic Design - Emma Hackett

Photography - Anna Robinson

Styling - Hilary Holmes

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Hello I'm Claire Tonti and this is TONTS. a podcast about feeling all of it. In this episode I talk to journalist, author and podcaster Jessie Stephens. We talk about the specific and often incredibly painful experience of heartbreak and her new book Heartsick.

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For more from Jessie head to @jessiestephens90 on instagram and her podcasts Mamamia Outloud and True Crime Conversations

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A big thank you to this wonderful team:

Editing - RAW Collings

Theme Music - Avocado Junkie

Graphic Design - Emma Hackett

Photography - Anna Robinson

Styling - Hilary Holmes

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This is TONTS. a podcast about feeling all of it. In this episode I chat with author, podcaster, gender advocate and former advisor to Prime Ministers Jamila Rizvi. We talk about coming of age, self esteem and the stories we were told as kids about who we should be. Jam shares openly about her career, her writing, motherhood and how she has dealt with being diagnosed with a brain tumour that completely changed her life.

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For more from Jamila Rizvi head to www.jamilarizvi.com.au and listen to her wonderful podcasts The Weekend Briefing and Anonymous was a Woman

You can email me with suggestions for episode topics and guests to [email protected]. Feel free to leave me a voice memo to be included in the show.

A big thank you to this wonderful team:

Editing - RAW Collings

Theme Music - Avocado Junkie

Graphic Design - Emma Hackett

Photography - Anna Robinson

Styling - Hilary Holmes

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