Episode 8 - Inspiration 200 Women: The Listening Ground by Westpac

Inspiring someone is one of the greatest gifts you can give. It’s not a tangible thing, you can be inspired to do many things – ethical business, raising awareness, improving people’s living and working conditions or simply to love more. We hope you feel inspired listening.

In this episode, you’ll hear from:

Valerie Van Galder, a former film producer who now runs Depressed Cake Shop to raise awareness and funds to help those suffering with mental health issues.

Marilyn Waring, a former member of the New Zealand parliament and professor of public policy.

Miranda Tapsell, an actor and Indigenous rights activist.

Bobbi Brown, the founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and the recently launched Pretty Powerful Campaign for Women & Girls.

Damaris Coulter, a restaurateur and community organiser.

Collette Dinnigan, Australian-based fashion and interior designer.

Karen Walker, acclaimed kiwi fashion designer.

Eva McGauley, an anti-sexual violence activist. She has been diagnosed with terminal nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Zoleka Mandela, an author, cancer survivor and recovering addict. She is the grandchild of Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Ruchira Gupta, a former journalist and award-winning documentary filmmaker. She works to resist and end sex trafficking in India.

Sarah Beisly, co-founder of a leather goods workshop that offers employment to women seeking to free themselves from sex work in India.