58: Breaking the Midlife Mold: Secrets of Australia’s Most Relentless PR Student, Monique Van Tulder

Episode Summary

This episode spotlights Monique Van Tulder, bestselling author and Australia’s leading media expert on midlife, who transformed her personal brand after completing the Media Masters Academy in 2023. Monique shares her inspiring journey from a pivotal discovery call to national media stardom, revealing practical tips for building confidence, pitching, and never taking no for an answer. Host Liz Nable discusses the impact of a coachable mindset and relentless consistency in becoming the media’s go-to expert.

Key Topics & Chapter Markers

• The moment Monique hit reset: midlife, motherhood, and finding her voice [0:02]

• The discovery call that sparked Monique’s transformation [1:01]

• How Media Masters Academy shaped Monique’s mindset, habits, and confidence [5:11]

• Building a personal brand in midlife: tips for standing out and staying consistent [8:50]

• Insider media pitching strategies and feedback secrets [15:23]

• How Monique became Australia’s “go-to” expert—hundreds of media features and publications [10:51]

• Self-confidence, persistence, and reframing “no” as next opportunity [20:23]

• Creating industry impact and inspiring women to own their stories [27:27]

Guest Information

Monique Van Tulder

• Author of “A Grown Up’s Gap Year”

• Wellbeing advocate, personal branding mentor, midlife reinvention expert

• Find her at: www.moniquevantulder.com

Resources & Recommended Links

• Media Masters Academy info: www.liznable.com/mediamastersacademy

• Monique’s book and media features: www.moniquevantulder.com/media

• Podcast transcript and related episodes: available after airing

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