The Glitter Effect

Kate Gniel
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Welcome to the Glitter Effect, a podcast dedicated to shining a light on the movers, shakers, change makers and all round living legends of our communities who are making a real difference.

  1. Jules Brooke – helping women over 45 own their stories, confidence and the stage

    8 HRS AGO

    Jules Brooke – helping women over 45 own their stories, confidence and the stage

    ✨ In this inspiring episode of The Glitter Effect, we shine a spotlight on the phenomenal Jules Brooke — a powerhouse in PR, media, and entrepreneurship, and a woman on a mission to elevate the visibility of women in business, especially those over 45. Host Kate reconnects with Jules, a long-time mentor and collaborator, to unpack the […]

    24 min
  2. Empowering Mothers with Helen Parker of The Babes Project

    JAN 22

    Empowering Mothers with Helen Parker of The Babes Project

    In this inspiring episode of The Glitter Effect, we sit down with Helen Parker, founder of The Babes Project — a life-changing initiative built on the belief that every woman deserves dignity, support, and empowerment through pregnancy and early parenting. What began as Helen’s deeply personal journey — navigating unexpected pregnancy as a young woman […]

    36 min
  3. Jodie Hollis – Cancer Support Angels

    JAN 8

    Jodie Hollis – Cancer Support Angels

    In this powerful and heartwarming episode of The Glitter Effect, host Kate sits down with Jodie Hollis, the inspirational founder and CEO of Cancer Support Angels. Jodie shares the deeply personal story behind the creation of her not-for-profit organisation, born out of her own battle with cancer and the stark realisation that far too many […]

    37 min
  4. Lane Stockton and Yarn’n – paper based education

    2025-12-11

    Lane Stockton and Yarn’n – paper based education

    In this powerful and heart-centred episode of The Glitter Effect, we sit down with Lane Stockton, a proud Wiradjuri man and co-founder of Yarn’n — Australia’s only Indigenous-owned and Australian-made toilet paper company. But Yarn’n is far more than a household essential; it’s “toilet paper with purpose,” created from a deep desire to give back, […]

    29 min
  5. Honoring Mac, Preventing Harm with Wayne Holdsworth

    2025-12-06

    Honoring Mac, Preventing Harm with Wayne Holdsworth

    In this deeply moving episode of The Glitter Effect, host Kate sits down with Wayne Holdsworth—father, advocate, and founder of Smack Talk, an initiative created in the wake of unimaginable tragedy. Wayne’s beloved son, Mac, died by suicide at just 17 after being targeted in a devastating act of online sexual extortion. Wayne courageously opens […]

    55 min
  6. Samantha Gowan – Dress for success

    2025-12-04

    Samantha Gowan – Dress for success

    In this empowering episode of The Glitter Effect, host Kate is joined by Samantha Gowan, the dynamic CEO of Dress for Success Victoria—an organisation committed to transforming lives through dignity, confidence, and opportunity. Samantha shares the inspiring mission behind Dress for Success, a global movement that started in a New York basement in the 1990s […]

    27 min
  7. Inclusive music education for children with disabilities

    2025-11-27

    Inclusive music education for children with disabilities

    In this powerful episode, host Kate welcomes Dr. Anthea Skinner—musician, researcher, and disability advocate—whose lived experience has inspired a groundbreaking initiative: the Adaptive Music Bridging Program. A collaboration between the University of Melbourne and Melbourne Youth Orchestras, the program is revolutionising access to music education by providing adaptive instruments and inclusive learning spaces for children […]

    30 min
  8. Bernadette Blair and Next Steps Australia

    2025-11-25

    Bernadette Blair and Next Steps Australia

    In this powerful episode of The Glitter Effect, we meet Bernadette Blair, founding board member and chair of Next Steps Australia, a compassionate force supporting women and families escaping domestic and family violence. Bernadette shares the emotional journey behind the creation of the organization — from her early experiences as a school principal to heartbreaking […]

    28 min
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Welcome to the Glitter Effect, a podcast dedicated to shining a light on the movers, shakers, change makers and all round living legends of our communities who are making a real difference.

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  • Creator
    Kate Gniel
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Glitter Effect