Highlights from our first season of conversations with some truly inspiring women.If you're new to the show, this will give you a little taster of each episode... and you'll find the full conversations in our feed.If you're a regular listener of the show, you'll know that we're all about women making brave choices to start a new chapter in their lives and careers. We talk to women across different industries about a big career or life change they made, how it came about and where it took them next...We're hearing from many listeners that these stories are a source of much-needed inspiration right now, as we navigate some very challenging times.This tweet from one of our listeners summed it up well. Karen says:"Even though What She Did Next is about women, it applies to anyone reinventing themselves. It's about resilience, following passion, learning, self-belief, courage, determination and the leap of faith. So important now."A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has supported the show so far and especially to our wonderful guests for coming on this podcast ride and trusting us with their stories (see Credits below).We'll be back with more inspiring conversations soon.CREDITSHost and producer: Jacqui OoiJoin us on Instagram: @whatshedidnextpodcastOur website is now live: whatshedidnext.com.auWith thanks to all of our guests who joined us for Season One of the show:· Kellie Stanbury, co-founder and director of Three Hundred Islands. Visit threehundredislands.com· Sally Woodward-Hawes, natural perfumer and founder of Aromantik. Visit www.aromantik.com.au· Licia Heath, CEO of Women for Election Australia. Visit wfea.org.au· Dr Robyn Miller, founder of The Mental Load Project. Visit mentalloadproject.com· Jennifer Wittwer, CSM, FAHRI, gender expert and author of 'Against the Wind: How women can be their authentic selves in male-dominated professions'. Visit jenniferwittwer.com· Rachel Lees, freelance travel writer and editor. Visit instagram.com/lees_rachel· Meg Black, founder of Robe & Crown. Visit robeandcrown.com.au· Sally Hetherington OAM, founder and CEO of Human and Hope Australia. Visit humanandhope.org

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Sally Hetherington is the CEO of Human and Hope Australia, a charity that raises funds to support and empower local communities in Cambodia, and educates people here in Australia about the negative impacts of the 'voluntourism' industry.She's also written a book titled 'It's Not About Me', which details her own experiences as a voluntourist and her journey to discovering why these types of 'volunteer abroad' trips could be doing more harm than good.Sally's story starts out like many young Australians. At the age of 25, she set off to Siem Reap - a popular tourist destination in Cambodia - to volunteer at a local school.It was intended to be a short-term career break from her corporate job... but nearly 10 years on, she has followed a very different path in the charity sector and last year, her work was recognised with an Order of Australia medal.In this episode, Sally talks about:· her entrepreneurial beginnings and her early career in the financial services sector· her family connections in Myanmar and the trip that led to her awakening as a global citizen· her experiences as a volunteer in Cambodia and what she learned about the impact of the 'voluntourism' industry on local communities· how she built up a locally led NGO in Cambodia, making herself redundant in the process· her top tips for being an ethical traveller and helping communities overseas in a positive wayCREDITSHost and producer: Jacqui OoiJoin us on Instagram: @whatshedidnextpodcastOur website is coming soon: whatshedidnext.com.auWith thanks to our guest Sally Hetherington OAM, the founder and CEO of Human and Hope Australia, a registered charity that advocates for a local approach to development and raises funds to support its partner organisation in Cambodia - a locally run, grassroots community centre in Siem Reap, which alleviates poverty through education, vocational training and community development programs. Visit humanandhope.org to donate or sign up as a Monthly Champion.You can support the work of Human and Hope by purchasing ethical handicrafts made by women who have graduated from their sewing program. Visit hopeonpurpose.org/shop and receive a 10% discount* using the code WHATSHEDIDNEXT10 (*offer valid until 30 April 2020).You can also participate in the virtual Walk to Cambodia, which kicks off on 1 April, to get fit and help raise funds to support the education of children living in poverty. Visit walktocambodia.org to register.Sally's book 'It's Not About Me' is available online: www.sallyhetherington.com

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Meg Black is the founder of Robe & Crown, a beautifully curated collection of high-quality, pre-loved clothing, that's among a growing number of businesses offering fashion lovers an eco-friendly alternative.If you've ever spent a lazy day in Brunswick Heads, just north of Byron Bay in NSW, you may have found yourself scouting Meg's wares at the secondhand treasure trove known as Clem's Cargo. Her pieces are also stocked at Vend Marketplace in Brisbane, which is the city where she now lives with her beloved cat, Vinnie.Meg started her career as a jewellery designer, making bespoke pieces for well-known jewellers in Australia and New Zealand, before the company she worked for - for more than 18 years - decided to close down its bespoke offerings in 2017.With an opportunity for change suddenly on the cards, Meg decided to take the leap and follow her passion for style and sustainability - and she's now a proud advocate for the 'slow fashion' movement to reduce our carbon footprint and be a little gentler to our planet.In this episode, Meg talks about:· her pathway into a long and successful career as a jewellery designer· the turning point that saw her step away from that career and the company where she'd spent nearly two decades of her working life· how she found the courage to make such a big change and what she's learned from the process· the government assistance program she used to help launch her business· why sustainability is so important to her and the benefits of buying pre-loved piecesCREDITSHost and producer: Jacqui OoiJoin us on Instagram: @whatshedidnextpodcastOur website is coming soon: whatshedidnext.com.auWith thanks to our guest Meg Black, the founder of Robe & Crown, a curated collection of modern, pre-loved fashion made from natural fibres. Stockists include Clem's Cargo in Brunswick Heads and Vend Marketplace in Brisbane. Visit robeandcrown.com.au or instagram.com/robeandcrown.Meg recommends Jane Milburn's book 'Slow Clothing', which is available online: textilebeat.com/product/slow-clothing-book-jane-milburn/

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Rachel Lees is a writer, editor and content producer with more than 15 years' experience in magazines and television.She's an absolute go-getter who's never been afraid to chase her career dreams or embrace new adventures - from moving cities to moving countries to heading off on assignment to far-flung corners of the globe... usually travelling on her own and with her trusty camera in tow.Rachel only recently returned to Australia after six years of living and working in Singapore, where she navigated expat life with her hubby and their two little dogs.It was during her time in Singapore that she set out to establish herself as a freelance travel writer, and she's now in demand with some of the top travel publications in the world.In this episode, Rachel talks about:· how she landed her dream career in the magazine industry· the 'best and worst' job she ever had in breakfast television· the process of moving to Singapore and finding work, and how she made a career pivot into travel writing· what it takes to succeed as a freelance travel writer and the tougher aspects of the job that you don't see in glossy Instagram feeds· the women who inspire her and why we don't need to achieve everything before 40CREDITSHost and producer: Jacqui OoiJoin us on Instagram: @whatshedidnextpodcastOur website is coming soon: whatshedidnext.com.auWith thanks to our guest Rachel Lees, a freelance travel writer and editor, whose work has been published in BBC Travel, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Travel & Leisure, Harper's Bazaar, The Independent and more. Follow Rachel's travel adventures on Instagram: instagram.com/lees_rachel

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* Content warning: This episode contains some discussion about sexual harassment, sexual assault and domestic violence, so please consider this before listening, particularly if you might find this triggering. If you need help, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 1800 RESPECT to access 24-hour support.A very special episode this week in the lead-up to International Women's Day...Jennifer Wittwer is an internationally acclaimed gender expert who began her career in the Royal Australian Navy, and has just written her first book, 'Against the Wind'.Jennifer forged an impressive - and unusual - military career over the course of nearly four decades, shaped by a series of events in her life that spurred her to become a force for change.She is now a mentor and advocate for women, and recently left the military to establish her own consultancy, supporting women here in Australia and around the world.In this episode, Jennifer talks about:· what drew her to a career in the military and her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated organisation· her career of 'firsts' and the turning point that saw her move into the gender space, working with organisations such as UN Women· her new book 'Against the Wind: How women can be their authentic selves in male-dominated professions' and what feminine leadership can look like· the most urgent challenges facing women today and the achievements we should be celebrating· her bravest moment, how she found the courage to step up and how other women can tooCREDITSHost and producer: Jacqui OoiJoin us on Instagram: @whatshedidnextpodcastOur website is coming soon: whatshedidnext.com.auWith thanks to our guest Jennifer Wittwer, CSM, FAHRI, internationally acclaimed gender expert, speaker, author and advocate for women's equality and rights. Following a 37-year career in the Australian military, Jennifer has established her own consultancy, Steorra Consulting, providing specialised services to help organisations and individuals address the challenges of women's participation and representation in the workplace, and empowering women to take leadership roles. Her new book 'Against the Wind: How women can be their authentic selves in male-dominated professions' is out now. Visit jenniferwittwer.com.

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Robyn Miller is a medical doctor who has spent the past 10 years helping people from all walks of life, in all sorts of places - from rural hospitals in Australia to refugee camps in Africa.Now living in Brisbane, Robyn is completing her specialist training in paediatrics. She gets a lot of enjoyment out of working with children, and she and her partner recently welcomed a child of their own.Since becoming a mum, life has taken an interesting turn for Robyn who found being a working mother brought some unexpected challenges. Like many women, she experienced the overwhelm of the 'mental load' - that exhausting mental work of keeping everything on track in your home life, your family life, your social life and your career, which still seems to fall to women in particular.When she couldn't find the support she needed, Robyn decided to draw on her own skills and experience, to develop some strategies for her and her partner to share the mental load in a more equal way... and it worked so well for her, she's now turned it into an online course to support other women too.In this episode, Robyn talks about:· her unusual educational path into medicine· working in Africa as a field doctor with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)· becoming a mum and the challenges she faced as a working mother· what she learned about the mental load, how it can hold women back and how it can be overcome· the kind of future she wants for her daughter's generation and the women who inspire herCREDITSHost and producer: Jacqui OoiJoin us on Instagram: @whatshedidnextpodcastOur website is coming soon: whatshedidnext.com.auWith thanks to our guest Dr Robyn Miller, founder of The Mental Load Project, a six-week online course teaching women and their partners effective strategies to shift ingrained habits, divide and share the mental load, and achieve true partnership. Visit mentalloadproject.com to join the email waiting list for the next course. Listeners can receive a limited-time discount offer* using the code WHATSHEDIDNEXT20 for the course starting in March 2020 (*offer valid until 13 March 2020).

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If the mere mention of politics is normally enough to make you switch off, this is one conversation you will find very refreshing.Licia Heath is the CEO of Women for Election Australia, a not-for-profit organisation which aims to increase the number of women in politics, across all levels of government and all parties.Licia did not start out her career in politics and her candid perspective on the state of politics in Australia - and how women can help change it - is very timely and inspiring.Licia even had a tilt for office herself, running as an Independent in the hotly contested Wentworth by-election in 2018, after then Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was turfed as leader of the Liberal Party... for the second time.That experience fuelled her commitment to help more women in Australia learn how to run for office and to encourage women from all backgrounds to get involved in the political process - to be that change many of us are looking for.In this episode, Licia talks about:· her career in the financial services industry· how different her life looks after escaping the corporate rat race· how she became involved in Women for Election and ended up in a high-profile by-election· why we need more women in politics, the positive stories we don't tend to hear and the importance of 'connecting purpose with parliament'· how she found the courage to run for office and how other women can do it tooCREDITSHost and producer: Jacqui OoiJoin us on Instagram: @whatshedidnextpodcastOur website is coming soon: whatshedidnext.com.auWith thanks to our guest Licia Heath, CEO of Women for Election Australia (WFEA), a non-partisan, not-for-profit organisation working to achieve equal gender representation in Australia's parliaments. WFEA provides practical programs that are specifically designed to inspire more women to seek public office and to equip them with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in their journey.Visit wfea.org.au to find out more and subscribe to their newsletter for updates on news and events. To support the work of WFEA and help them reach more women, donations are welcome via the website: wfea.org.au/about/donate

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Sally Woodward-Hawes is a graphic designer who followed a unique path into natural perfumery... after a very powerful personal moment sparked her interest in the world of scent and its connection to memory.Sally had a thriving career in the publishing world before deciding to leave office life to work for herself and develop her skills as a natural perfumer.At the time, the natural beauty market was in its infancy and there were very few people making natural fragrances in Australia or around the world.But 10 years on, Sally's business has grown along with people's appetite for non-synthetic products, and her signature Aromantik perfumes are in high demand.In this episode, Sally talks about:· her design career in the publishing industry· the powerful personal experience that sparked her move into making natural perfumes· what it's taken to develop her side hustle into a flourishing business· what she learned when a skincare brand she co-founded with her brother got too big, too soon· the women who inspire her and what keeps her going 10 years on CREDITSHost and producer: Jacqui OoiJoin us on Instagram: @whatshedidnextpodcastOur website is coming soon: whatshedidnext.com.auWith thanks to our guest Sally Woodward-Hawes, a professional perfumer with the Natural Perfumers Guild and founder of Aromantik. Visit www.aromantik.com.au to shop her coveted range of handblended perfumes, which use only 100% natural essential oils, absolutes and extracts. Listeners can receive a limited-time discount offer* using the code whatshedidnext20 (*offer valid until 29 February 2020).

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The idea of packing up your city life and moving to Fiji sounds pretty idyllic, but what's it really like to move to a small Pacific island, away from family, friends and work?Kellie Stanbury is an executive turned entrepreneur who stepped away from a high-level career in the travel industry to experience life in Fiji with her hubby, their two young children and their pet dog, Larry.The move presented a unique opportunity to follow a long-held dream... and it ended up being the start of a very exciting new chapter in her career.In this episode, Kellie talks about:· Her career in the travel industry· The practical steps of moving your family to Fiji (with a dog!)· Arriving in the aftermath of Cyclone Winston· Studying an MBA remotely from her island home· Launching Three Hundred Islands, a social enterprise that began in her kitchen and supports local farmers in FijiCREDITSHost and producer: Jacqui OoiJoin us on Instagram: @whatshedidnextpodcastOur website is coming soon: whatshedidnext.com.auWith thanks to our guest Kellie Stanbury, co-founder and director of Three Hundred Islands, which produces Ginger Elixir - a nourishing, non-alcoholic drink made from Fijian pink ginger blended with pure Fijian honey and vanilla beans. Visit threehundredislands.com

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Welcome to the very first episode of What She Did Next, with your host Jacqui Ooi. This trailer episode introduces what the show is about and what you can expect to hear over the coming weeks. Jacqui shares a bit of her own story too, and why this felt like the right time to launch a podcast highlighting the brave and exciting choices women are making to tread their own paths, live adventurous lives and make a positive difference in the world. If you're feeling ready for a new chapter in your life and career, we hope you hear something in these conversations that inspires your next move. Join us on Instagram: @whatshedidnextpodcast Our website is coming soon: whatshedidnext.com.au Thanks for listening!

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