Director of Camerton Consulting, Ali Local is passionate about helping businesses find a productive way to implement diversity and inclusion programs.

We chat about why the gender pay gap still exists, how we navigate it, the recent FINA decision regarding transgender athletes, and why a happy work environment can't be made with ping pong tables and cupcakes.

Want more Ali? Find her here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alilocal/

A proud feminist and medical doctor who has spent the last 24 months working in the physician training program, Claire Bailey shared her views with us on bias in the medical world.

We have a deep chat about stereotypes, how we can do better, the positives when it comes to making progress, why gender quotas could help, and how she hopes to make things easier for the next generation.

Meet Fran, Executive Officer at Shooting Stars and a passionate advocate for community development and social justice.

Shooting Stars empowers Aboriginal girls and women across Western and South Australia to make informed choices about their education and employment journey.

We discuss some of the barriers Aboriginal women face, how the work Fran does is making a difference and why strengthening cultural identity is such an important aspect.

Want to get involved?

https://shootingstars.com.au/

After working in many different roles from lawyer to Aboriginal Affairs Manager, Kate Chaney is now an Independent Candidate for the Australian Federal Seat of Curtin.

Kate is focused on real climate action, integrity, a future-focused economy, and inclusive communities. 

We chat about some of the biggest concerns coming from her electorate, why we need long-term solutions, how the future of politics and parliament should look, and why it hasn't always been the most welcoming environment for women. 

If you want more Kate, you can find her here: 

https://www.katechaney.com.au/

*We reached out to other political candidates for an interview on the show and either did not receive a response or were declined*

World-renowned crime scene investigator, researcher, and senior lecturer, Paola is one of only 120 female forensic entomologists in the world and one of only five aquatic forensic experts.

We dive into all the gritty stuff and discuss her most interesting cases, why she was inspired to do what she does, how she used science to crack a cold case, and why crime scene investigation is definitely not like what you see on TV.

If you want more Paola, you can find her here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-paola-a-magni-64484b34/

The iconic pink and fun dough creations stole our heart in 2017- so how did Australia’s favourite Pretzel stop become such a sensation?

We chat to the Pretzel Queen herself about where the idea came from, how she created her much-loved brand, and why not everyone is cut out to start their own business.

If you want more Brittany and Pretzel, you can find it here:

https://www.pretzelaustralia.com.au/

Co-Founder & Chief Purpose Officer at Modern People, Jennifer knows a thing or two about living life with purpose and finding meaning in the workplace.

She’s on a mission to show leaders how to be better people by using purpose, culture and impact.

We get talking about creating a safe working environment, her personal journey, and how gender equality fits into it all.

If you want more Jennifer, you can find her here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcmahonperth/

https://www.modernpeople.com.au/

Katharine has had quite an impressive journey from investment manager at Brandon Capital Partners to director and CEO of OncoRes Medical, a medtech startup changing the game for surgeons removing cancer.

We chat about how the technology works, why it’s improving medical outcomes for breast cancer patients and how her hobby of sewing led her into surgery.

If you want more Katharine, you can find her here:

https://www.oncoresmedical.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharine-giles-64999a8/?originalSubdomain=au