The Women's Agenda Podcast

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The Women's Agenda Podcast Podcast

We chat through the key stories shaping Women's Agenda every week. From the leaders doing the right (and wrong things), to the policymakers shaping the future for women, and the breakthrough moments making a difference and more. This is business, leadership, politics, health and climate from a woman's perspective. The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, publisher of Women's Agenda. You can check out our other podcasts The Leadership Lessons, The Moments That Make Us and The Women's Health Project and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Interview with Senator Jana Stewart

    This week, Olivia Cleal sat down with Labor Senator Jana Stewart, the youngest First Nations woman to be elected to federal parliament, and the first Aboriginal Labor Senator for Victoria. She's advocating for young people, for First Nations people, and for women. Don't miss this interview! Elsewhere this week, Olivia Cleal and Tarla Lambert-Patel discuss how progress in getting more women into CEO positions across Australia is going backwards, plus a stint at a prestigious golf club that seemed to mock and gender inclusive initiative. Stories discuss this week: Kirsha Kaechele is back: Ladies Lounge legal battle heads to the Supreme CourtWhy are there toy babies strapped to statues of men around London?What progress? Just 1 in 8 CEO appointments went to women in past yearA golf club in Victoria wanted more women to join. Some members made a mockery of the initiative The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda. Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  2. 13 SEPT

    Um, Donald Trump… who is Abdul?

    Yes - we watched the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump this week. No - we’re not surprised with what we saw. In this episode, Angela Priestley and Tarla Lambert-Patel discuss what went down between the two presidential nominees - including a strange moment where Donald Trump refers to someone named Abdul... And now that Taylor Swift has jumped on board to side with Kamala Harris, will the presidential race from now look any different? Back in Aus, there are talks that the government could ban social media for children. But will it actually work? Disclaimer: We apologise in advance for the audio quality in some parts of this episode! Stories discussed this week: Key lines VP Kamala Harris shared against Trump in historic debate‘Taylor Swift – Childless Cat Lady’: Officially endorses Kamala HarrisBan the socials! But keep the gambling ads and urinating contests that ‘traditional’ media serves kids The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda. Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  3. 6 SEPT

    Recap of our Women’s Health Summit

    Thank you to everyone who attended our Women’s Health Summit in Sydney on Wednesday! If you missed it, you can check out all our content on site and on socials. In today’s episode, Angela Priestley and Olivia Cleal also share their favourite moments from the day. Also this week, we share some great wins in politics, a concerning report on global gender equality, plus some data on how Australian female C-suite executives feel about AI in the workplace. Stories discussed today: Meet Selena Uibo, the first Indigenous woman in history to lead a major political party in AustraliaPeriods, menopause, endometriosis: It’s time to remove the stigma around menstrual healthHow can we live healthier and happier for longer? Doctors and a world champion shareFemale C-suite executives use AI ‘all the time’, but don’t feel as proficient as men: ReportGender equality progress is failing for 1.1 billion women and girls The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda. Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min

  4. 30 AUG

    The Ladies League is now open!

    There’s a new bar in Sydney that you definitely need to check out. It’s called The Ladies League, and it’s a sports bar that is only playing women’s sport. It could quite literally change the game. This week, Olivia Cleal and Tarla Lambert-Patel also break down the new right to disconnect laws, plus some new research from The Pink Elephants Support Network on women returning to work after pregnancy loss. Stories discussed this week: Skydiving at 102: Manette Baillie becomes oldest person in Britain to parachute from a planeMostly women donors raise record $US540 million for Kamala Harris’ campaignThe right to disconnect is now law. What does it mean?More than two-thirds of women with early pregnancy loss lacking support to return to work: ReportFirst women’s sports bar launches in Sydney: Why The Ladies League could literally change the game The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda. Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  5. 23 AUG

    Why aren’t there more job-sharing roles in leadership?

    There was a great appointment win this week - or should we say appointmentS. A new job-sharing model at not-for-profit Wesley Mission Queensland has seen Tala Prowd and Helena Kolenbet appointed Co-General Counsels in a move set to promote work-life balance in the historically inflexible and competitive legal sector. So, why aren’t more workplaces adopting job-sharing in leadership roles? Also this week, Tarla Lambert and Angela Priestley discuss a move from the teal independents against “misogyny” in Parliament, plus the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission’s progress report on ending male violence. Stories discussed this week: Cheers to Merle Thornton! The trailblazer who won women the right to drink in QLD bars is getting her own statue116-year old Tomiko Itooka to be named world’s oldest personAny hint of limiting reproductive rights won’t help win back seats lost to women‘Condescending, unprofessional, misogynistic’: MPs call out experiences of women in parliamentMicaela Cronin delivers report on Australia’s progress to end violence against women and childrenHow leaders are responding to Micaela Cronin’s update on the government’s plan to end male violenceCo-General Counsels appointed in job-sharing first at Wesley Mission Queensland The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda.   Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min

  6. 16 AUG

    Why are we still talking about Raygun?

    The Olympics are over, but there is one athlete that despite falling short of a win - or of any points at all - the country is still talking about. It's Rachel Gun, or "Raygun". Why are we still talking about her? On this episode, Tarla Lambert-Patel shares her thoughts with Olivia Cleal. This week also marked three years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021. Tarla and Olivia share the latest from there. We also share an interview with the CEO of Jean Hailes, Dr Sarah White. She is lined up to talk all things menopause at the Women’s Agenda Health Summit, coming up on September 4. To purchase tickets to the event, follow this link: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/2024-women-s-health-summit/registration Stories discussed this week: ‘I didn’t grow up watching Aboriginal women on the news’: Bridget Brennan announced as new co-host of News Breakfast‘A nightmare’: 1.4 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied their right to education since 2021End the Raygun hate. But let’s have honest conversations about power & privilege The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda. Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  7. 9 AUG

    Interview with the PM: Will Albanese’s ‘good first steps’ lead to a lasting legacy?

    There was a BIG win for women this week, with the Albanese government announcing a 15% pay rise for early childhood educators. This week, Tarla Lambert sat down with the Prime Minister to learn more about the policy and how it will work. Will it secure him the lasting legacy he hopes for? Also this week, the NSW government has directed all staff to return to the office and work "principally" from there, ending WFH options made available as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Will it have a negative impact on women's workforce participation? Stories discussed this week: Early childhood educators to get 15% pay rise over next two yearsThe Women’s Medal Tally following Day 12 of the OlympicsWomen lead Australia to most successful Olympics everA businesswoman has pledged to invest $50m into women’s sport. Who is Michele Kang?‘Being physically present’: The NSW government has ordered staff back to the officeWill Albanese’s ‘good first steps’ lead to a lasting legacy? The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda. Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  8. 2 AUG

    Busting women’s health myths with Dr Jennifer Gunter

    Has social media had a positive or a negative impact on women’s health? This week, Angela Priestley sits down with best-selling author, speaker and “the internet’s resident gynaecologist”, Dr Jennifer Gunter. Together, they talk all things women’s health, “scammy supplements”, misinformation on social media and so much more. It’s Olympics Season, and Women’s Agenda has been closely following the amazing stories that have come out of the first week of the Paris 2024 Games. We share just a handful of wins - for more check out our Women’s Medal Tally: https://womensagenda.com.au/womens-medal-tally/ Plus: Rex Airlines has gone into administration. Could it have anything to do with the all-male board and all-male senior leadership team? Tarla Lambert and Angela Priestley share more. Stories included this week: A group of white dudes raised $4m for Kamala Harris. Hours later, their X account was suspendedThe two fastest women in human history: Mollie O’Callaghan pips Ariarne Titmus at the postThe all-male board and leadership team of Rex Airlines is a problemDr Jen Gunter: How Supplement Companies Gain Influence Through Sponsoring Podcasts The Women’s Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women-founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women’s Agenda. Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
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We chat through the key stories shaping Women's Agenda every week. From the leaders doing the right (and wrong things), to the policymakers shaping the future for women, and the breakthrough moments making a difference and more. This is business, leadership, politics, health and climate from a woman's perspective. The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, publisher of Women's Agenda. You can check out our other podcasts The Leadership Lessons, The Moments That Make Us and The Women's Health Project and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Agenda Media
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    150
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