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Welcome to the Secrets of Confident Women podcast, for all women who want more out of life but know that their lack of confidence is getting in the way. Whether you’re a career woman, a small business owner, a mum heading back into the workforce after having kids, navigating a divorce or relationship breakdown, or just a woman going through a major transition in life - this podcast will bring you game-changing insights, practical techniques and inspiring interviews with a diverse range of confident women from many industries and all walks of life. This podcast will help you boost your confidence, get your head back in the game and get your life back on track... fast! Join Jodie and Anastasia from RiSe Women as they help you create, maintain and master the confidence levels you’ve always wanted, to live your best life possible.
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![From WIGS to WINE! Embracing the uniqueness of You - with Rebecca Saunders](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP-75-POD_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
From WIGS to WINE! Embracing the uniqueness of You - with Rebecca Saunders
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the Secrets of Confident Women Podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have Rebecca Saunders, a champagne-drinking serial entrepreneur, business and life advisor, and a proud hair-free alopecia warrior.
Rebecca's journey is nothing short of incredible. Moving to Sydney at 22, she founded her own video production company, only to see all her clients cancel during COVID. Yet, she transformed her business, achieving its highest revenue year ever. During this time, she also made the brave decision to stop wearing a wig after 25 years, embracing her uniqueness and turning it into her superpower.
In this episode, we dive into:
- Rebecca's path to building her confidence and finally taking off the wig
- The importance of embracing your uniqueness and turning it into a strength
- The stepping stones and small actions that lead to big transformations
Rebecca's story is a testament to resilience, bravery, and the power of being authentically yourself. Her journey will inspire you to take those small steps towards your own confidence and embrace who you truly are.
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!
x Jodie & Anastasia
RiSe Women
![How to NEVER let the challenges stop you - with Renee Hayes](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP-74-POD_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
How to NEVER let the challenges stop you - with Renee Hayes
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
We are thrilled to be back with another season of the Secrets of Confident Women Podcast!
Our first guest this year is bestselling fantasy novel author, Renee Hayes who is truly a dream architect. Renee always wanted to be a fantasy novel writer from an early age however, life had other plans. She left home at 15, found herself as a single mum and worked hard to buy herself and her daughter their first home at 24 years old. Then, a debilitating back injury left her bedridden but, despite being in excruciating pain and lying flat on her back. She grabbed a notebook and penned her first novel. Here first novel received critical acclaim and she is now writing her 3rd novel.
From overcoming adversity to conquering her dreams, Renee’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance, resilience and unwavering determination.
In this episode, we discuss what it takes to overcome some big life challenges and to NEVER let them get in the way of your dreams.
X Jodie & Anastasia
RiSe Women
![Celebrating the BESTof 2023](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP-73-POD_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Celebrating the BESTof 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
We have had another amazing year and another amazing season of the Secrets of Confident Women Podcast.
Thank you to all our guests and a HUGE thank you to all our listeners. This podcast really is a labour of love and we truly LOVE being able to bring you these interviews and this information.
Have a wonderful Xmas and we hope 2024 is the year that you become the confident woman you have always wanted to be.
Remember, we are here to support you in any way we can.
Love Jodie & Anastasia
RiseWomen.com
![3 Best Ways to Conquer Self-Doubt](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP-72-POD_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
3 Best Ways to Conquer Self-Doubt
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Self-Doubt is something we all have to deal with at times and, although it is normal to have feelings of self-doubt, it doesn’t make it any less debilitating.
In today’s episode we take a good hard look at the very nature of self doubt, understand its roots and the impact it can have on our lives.
Join us as we discuss:
- What self-doubt truly is and why it creeps into our daily lives;
- How you can harness self-doubt and reframe it to work for you;
- 3 important techniques that will equip you to be resilient against its power.
As you grow in life and push the boundaries of your comfort zone, you WILL feel elements of self-doubt so make sure you’re ready for it.
x Jodie & Anastasia
RiSe Women
![Being in the Driver’s Seat of your Career - with Randi Roberts](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP_71-POD72aj2_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Being in the Driver’s Seat of your Career - with Randi Roberts
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Randi Roberts, an accomplished executive and career coach, and dive into empowering conversations that will elevate you in your career and your professional journey.
Randi helps professionals become re-energised by their work and attain career fulfillment without compromising what matters most.
We discuss:
- why women should taking control of their professional lives and steer their careers with intention;
- how women can actively position themselves to make strategic decisions that drive their success forward;
- the tendency for women to downplay their achievements;
- how to amplify your visibility and influence in your professional role, ensuring that your contributions are recognized and valued, and
- the one thing women miss when making career decisions.
This episode will give you a fresh perspective on career empowerment and insights into some practical tips that will inspire you to not only take the wheel but navigate your career journey with purpose and confidence.
x Jodie & Anastasia
RiSe Women
![Breaking Through Adversity to Thrive in Business - with Bethany Gettis](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP70_-_PODau4y0_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Breaking Through Adversity to Thrive in Business - with Bethany Gettis
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
So many of us deal with unexpected things that happen or change or adversity... and we have to be able to pivot quickly and adjust.
This week we interview and incredible woman who has done just that! Bethany tells us how she navigated adversity, changed her life and created a thriving business.
Bethany talks to us about:
- postpartum depression;
- the sudden death of her partner;
- how she managed through the adversity of becoming a widow when her children were young;
- how the people around us make a significant impact on how we cope;
- what keeps her going;
- how focussing on the small things helped her be grateful;
- the skills she worked on to help her build her business;
- how to learn to deal with the 'No', and
- her favourite confidence tools!
This episode is inspirational and has something for everyone.
X Jodie & Anastasia
![Financial Confidence after Divorce... with Leah Hadley.](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP69-POD_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Financial Confidence after Divorce... with Leah Hadley.
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
This week Jodie speaks with an incredible woman – Leah Hadley – who is the founder of Great Lakes Divorce and Financial Solutions. Leah is a nationally recognized financial empowerment expert and an award-winning financial planner who is on a mission to provide women compassionate financial guidance before, during and after a divorce to help them secure financial confidence and independence.
In this episode, we discuss:
- why we (as women) MUST be across our own finances and our financial future;
- how women can access the financial information they need;
- the most important step a woman can take to increase her financial confidence;
- why we want to be realistic about where we are emotionally in the divorce process so we can make objective financial decisions rather than emotional ones;
- the common mistakes women make after divorce that can cost them a lot of money;
- the important thing you must consider if you’re divorcing a narcissist;
- how to ensure you know who you are around money and be able to communicate that; and
- the keys to keep your budget in check after the divorce is over.
There’s nothing more freeing than being in charge of our finances and being able to make our own choices about the future and this episode will help you do just that.
Whether your going through divorce, should be going though a divorce (wink) or helping a friend through a divorce… this episode will give you great tips on what to consider and how to take back your power.
x Jodie & Anastasia
RiSe Women
Leah Hadley - Great Lakes Financial Solutions
![Your Voice is Crucial to Saving the World - with Belinda Clemmensen](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP-68-POD_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Your Voice is Crucial to Saving the World - with Belinda Clemmensen
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Join Jodie as she interviews Belinda Clemmensen, where they discuss the power that women’s voices have in the world.
Belinda’s focus is Leadership and Organisational Development for women, she is the author of the incredible book ‘Women, Leadership and Saving the World’ and the founder of the Women’s Leadership Intensive. She also co-created Paddle to a Cure, which is a women-led series of sea kayaking expeditions for women living with breast cancer.
Belinda really is an inspiring thought leader and a champion for all women and you will get so much out of this interview.
X Jodie & Anastasia
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![How to confidently manage other people’s opinions so they don’t derail your life!](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP-67-POD_300x300.jpg)
Thursday May 18, 2023
How to confidently manage other people’s opinions so they don’t derail your life!
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Join Jodie and Anastasia on this not-to-be-missed episode, where they discuss damaging and destructive opinions, and what you can do to stop them from derailing your life.
This conversation is a game-changer because the reality is, we are ALL surrounded by opinions... all day... every day. Our own, society’s, our friends and family’s – wherever you turn, there are opinions coming at you and sometimes, it’s hard to know what to do when everyone’s voice is buzzing in your ear.
In this episode, you’ll discover the truth about opinions, how to distinguish the good from the bad, and 2 easy but effective techniques to stop them from influencing your decisions and taking over your life.
Jodie & Anastasia x
RiSe Women
![Why you’re not speaking up in meetings and what to do about it](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP-66-POD_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Why you’re not speaking up in meetings and what to do about it
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Join Jodie and Anastasia as they kick off a new season of the Secrets of Confident Women podcast.
In the first episode of 2023, they discuss one of the biggest challenges faced by women in the workplace today - why women don’t speak up in meetings and what to do about it.
Join this game-changing conversation to discover the 3 main reasons why women are not speaking up in the workplace, and the most practical techniques to work through these challenges and make sure your voice is always heard.
Jodie & Anastasia x
RiSe Women
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![Celebrating the BEST of 2022](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP-65-POD_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Celebrating the BEST of 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
This is our favourite episode of the year!
Our final compilation episode is SO inspirational and full of all the best bits from our interviews this year.
Join us as we discuss:
✅ our highlights of 2022 and the episodes that made the biggest impact on us;
✅ the incredible range of topics we discussed with the most amazing group of women;
✅ the amazing confidence boosting tips, tricks and techniques shared throughout the year (and why it’s ALWAYS better to get tips from REAL women).
This episode really does have everything you need to finish off the year on a high!
You’ll want to listen to over and over again.
And finally, a BIG thank you to all of our listeners out there in podcast-land! We love knowing that you’re out there and we hope our podcast helps you work towards being the confident woman we know you were born to be.
Jodie & Anastasia xx
Rise Women
![How to Accelerate Your Career & Your Confidence - with Brenda Wensil & Kathryn Heath](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP-64-POD-2_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
How to Accelerate Your Career & Your Confidence - with Brenda Wensil & Kathryn Heath
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
This week, we interview Executive Coaches Brenda Wensil & Kathryn Heath - two incredible women who have coached over 800 women over the span of their careers, and who have joined forces to write the amazing book - "I Wish I'd Known This - 6 Career Accelerating Secrets for Women Leaders."
This episode is jam-packed full of practical techniques that any woman will find helpful as she focuses on taking her career to the next level.
x Jodie & Anastasia
RiseWomen.com
![Health, Hormones & Confidence with Rebecca Warren](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP-63-POD_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Health, Hormones & Confidence with Rebecca Warren
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Rebecca Warren is a Naturopath, Clinical Nutritionist, Lecturer and super-smart woman when it comes to anything health or hormone related.
This is an amazing episode that is filled with practical tips, fascinating information and will help you get your health and hormones back on track.
x Jodie & Anastasia
RiseWomen.com
![3 powerful steps to confidently manage stress and break bad habits](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP-62-POD_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
3 powerful steps to confidently manage stress and break bad habits
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
This week Jodie & Anastasia discuss how to confidently manage stress and break bad habits, and help you get your life back on track when you’re feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- why ‘busyness’ leads to stress, and stress leads to counterproductive and damaging default habits;
- how stress manifests itself in everyday real life and how to distinguish between good and bad stress;
- why you absolutely must learn how to take yourself from ‘problem-mode’ to ‘solution-mode’ if you want to reduce stress in your life;
- what’s going on in your head when you stress, and which crucial decision-making part of your brain is hijacked when your stress levels increase;
- our simple but effective 3-step process to manage stress, and stop it from destroying your happiness and taking over your life;
- our added BONUS step, that brings it all together and gives you the best chance of success;
- the anatomy of a habit and how disrupting it can make ALL the difference.
As a society and as individuals, it feels like we’ve never been busier, and feelings of overwhelm and exhaustion have almost become engrained in our DNA. So, there’s never been a better time to learn how to manage your stress levels and break your bad habits, if you want to intentionally and happily start living the life you want.
And remember to share this one with all your friends, because we know there’s something in here for everyone!
Jodie & Anastasia x
RiSe Women
You can read the transcript of this stress and habits episode on our website.
![Confidence, Adventure and Life as a Global Nomad – with Robyn Flemming](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP-61-POD_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Confidence, Adventure and Life as a Global Nomad – with Robyn Flemming
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Join Anastasia as she interviews the inspiring and adventurous Robyn Flemming – a self-employed freelance editor, the author of ‘Skinful: a Memoir of Addiction’ and a global nomad.
Robyn’s raw self-awareness, unique perspectives and authentic stories will transport you to a world filled with adventure, struggle and self-discovery.
x Jodie & Anastasia
RiseWomen.com
![Evict Your Mean Girl and Love Your Body... with Lizzy Cangro](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP-60-POD_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Evict Your Mean Girl and Love Your Body... with Lizzy Cangro
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Join Jodie as she interviews the incredible Lizzy Cangro – an expert nutritionist and wellness coach, and the author of ‘Reclaim the Rebel’ – as they discuss the rebellious acts needed to achieve unconditional self-love, enhanced body image, and an inevitable increase in confidence.
x Jodie & Anastasia
RiSe Women - Confidence for Women
![Turning 50, Life Lessons and What I Know So Far... with Jodie Bruce-Clarke](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP-59-POD_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Turning 50, Life Lessons and What I Know So Far... with Jodie Bruce-Clarke
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
This week, Anastasia interviews our founder, Jodie Bruce-Clarke about what it means to her to turn 50 this week. It's insightful, honest, funny and packed full of valuable advice.
x Jodie & Anastasia
Rise Women
![Parenting with CONFIDENCE and Raising Confident Kids... with Psychologist Clare Rowe](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP-58-POD_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Parenting with CONFIDENCE and Raising Confident Kids... with Psychologist Clare Rowe
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
What an incredible interview we have for you this week!
Join Anastasia as she interviews Clare Rowe, an Educational and Developmental Psychologist, the Principle of Rowe & Associates and an amazing woman who actually changed the course of Anastasia’s life.
Clare helps both children and parents, she specialises in challenging behavioural difficulties and has the firm belief that children and families should NOT be in long term therapy. In fact, she goes so far as to say that, in the vast majority of cases, parents are the BEST therapists for children.
Join Anastasia and Clare as they discuss:
- the point in Anastasia’s life where she and Clare met, and the insights that have helped her parent her children ever since;
- valuable tips on how to navigate a divorce or family break-up, and managing the lack of parenting-confidence that often arises in these situations;
- Clare’s observations from her many clients, about the biggest influences on parenting today and the recurring themes she often sees;
- Clare’s ‘pink elephant’ exercise and how it relates to managing your thoughts;
- Clare’s go-to technique for managing self-doubt and fear, for both parents and children;
- what Clare’s learned from all her years of helping families, that’s made her the confident woman she is today;
- the quote that Clare lives by, that resonates with everyone, from 5 years old to adulthood.
And there’s SO much more! This episode is informative, insightful, inspiring and even a little emotional at times.
We know that EVERY woman will find something valuable in this conversation. AND we know that this is definitely one that needs to be shared over and over again.
Enjoy!
Jodie & Anastasia x
RiSe Women
![Reclaim Your Confidence now that He’s Gone! - with Lorna Hollinger](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP-57-POD_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Reclaim Your Confidence now that He’s Gone! - with Lorna Hollinger
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Yes! She’s back! Jodie is thrilled to be RE-interviewing Lorna Hollinger!
Lorna is an award-winning EFT Tapping Practitioner but this time, we’re asking her all about her brand-new best-selling book – Thank God He’s Gone - The Smart Woman’s Guide to Getting Back Your Personal Power and Reclaiming Your Confidence.
In this fun and inspiring episode, Jodie and Lorna discuss the healing process after a relationship breakdown and so much more.
Join them to learn all about:
- recognising triggers, seeing what you need to address in a relationship and figuring out what requires healing from a previous relationship;
- forgiveness and why it’s often the most difficult leg of the journey, because it means you need to own the part you played and stop being a victim;
- the crucial shift in perspective from ‘does he like ME?’ to ‘do I like HIM?’;
- knowing when to catch the constant dialogue that goes on in your head about who did what, and who’s to blame;
- the incredible sentiment behind the statement that ‘Single is a valid lifestyle choice’ and the power that comes with accepting this.
You’ll LOVE this conversation, you’ll LOVE Lorna’s words of wisdom on how to heal after a relationship breakdown and we KNOW you’ll love the amazing energy and positivity that Jodie and Lorna have whenever they get together.
And don’t forget to share this episode with all of the incredible women in your life who might need a little help getting back their personal power and reclaiming their lives. We know they’ll love it too!
Jodie & Anastasia x
RiseWomen.com
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![Building Business, Backing Yourself and Taking a Single, Imperfect Step - with Niccii Kugler](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog8909898/EP-56-POD2_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Join Jodie as she interviews the incredible Niccii Kugler - founder of Nash & Banks, a curated online platform and flagship Sydney store, which helps people discover ethical brands and sustainable solutions.
During this insightful conversation, you’ll learn :
- how change for the better begins with one single imperfect step in the right direction, that we can all take;
- how starting her own business was a natural progression for Niccii and why this particular path appealed to her;
- why ownership and accountability are key to developing your confidence and achieving personal growth and development;
- why it’s so important for us to model confidence for our children, but also, why it’s equally important to learn from them every day;
- how her business was born from a time when Niccii was feeling isolated and a bit lost, and how her husband’s insights and encouragement turned it all around;
- where Niccii’s inspiration came from, what ignited her passion, and the driving force behind Nash & Banks;
- how Niccii faces challenges, surrounds herself with trusted advisors and gathers a wide range of perspectives to be able to pivot whenever she comes up against obstacles in business;
- about bold moves, the foundations that lay beneath them and the value of ‘educated guesses’;
- why launching your business when it’s ‘ready’... is too late, and why getting yourself motivated to launch when it’s ‘good enough’ is the way to go;
- the real reason behind the need for the Nash & Banks flagship store in Sydney, which evolved from stalls at the markets, to a bricks & mortar store... during the lockdown;
- all about the movement that Niccii supports and why she believes that many people doing something imperfectly, is SO much better than a few people doing something perfectly, especially when it comes to living ethically and sustainably;
- why a little bit of fear in business is a good thing, and why the things that you’re afraid of, are the very things that will help your business grow.
Both Niccii and her business are both an inspiration and something that the world really needs right now, so we KNOW you’ll love this episode and all of the nuggets of wisdom that come out of her conversation with Jodie.
Jodie & Anastasia
Rise Women
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