Marvellous Women: The Podcast

Samantha Rush

Marvellous Women: The Podcast is all about sharing the stories of Marvellous Women for us all to learn from. Through interviews, experiences and case studies, your host Samantha Rush showcases the lives of Marvellous Women. The Marvellous Women come from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, including sports, music, business, arts and many more. Want a dose of daily (or even hourly) inspiration? See our website, where you can get your own set of Marvellous Women Cards.

  1. Ep 41 - Be loud and take up space with Sinead Houston

    15 OCT

    Ep 41 - Be loud and take up space with Sinead Houston

    In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Sinead Houston dives into what it truly means to live authentically — exploring self-identity, the power of discipline and resilience, and how failure can become your greatest teacher. Sinead Houston is a competitive masters powerlifter and passionate change professional. For Sinead, success in both powerlifting and life comes from being comfortable with getting uncomfortable. Her approach is about leaning into uncertainty with curiosity and courage, knowing our real strengths lie in discipline, resilience, and the power of showing up – even when things feel heavy. #marvellouswomen #marvellouswomencards #marvellouswomenthepodcast #podcast #sineadhouston

    42 min
  2. Ep 40 - Don't let doubt creep in with Amy Thompson

    1 OCT

    Ep 40 - Don't let doubt creep in with Amy Thompson

    In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Amy Thompson explores why patience matters, how small shifts create big impact, and why quick fixes are often a myth. She also shares powerful strategies for moving beyond past limitations and the importance of investing in yourself for lasting success. Amy is a Recomp Certified Coach and ISSN Certified Sports Nutritionist, specialising in Body Recomposition: She helps people of all ages and backgrounds lose fat and gain muscle through science-backed nutrition and strength training methods. With over a decade of experience, she has coached thousands of clients online and in person using a simple but powerful approach . But beyond that, she helps people find confidence, strength, and patience, which carries over into other areas of their lives.  Her expertise comes from hands-on experience, mentorship with leading experts in the field, and personal achievements, including setting national powerlifting records on the bench press and deadlift and placing Runner-Up in the 2011 Queensland International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) competition. Amy is passionate about helping people take their strength and body composition to the next level while building the confidence to overcome barriers, just as she did for herself. Since starting her coaching business on the Gold Coast in 2023, she has continued to help clients, from experienced lifters and athletes to busy professionals and everyday people, discover their true potential and reshape their bodies. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomenCards #podcast #AmyThompson

    34 min
  3. Ep 39 - Focus on your own farm with Heidi Mayhew-Sanders

    3 SEP

    Ep 39 - Focus on your own farm with Heidi Mayhew-Sanders

    In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, we sit down with Heidi Mayhew-Sanders as she shares her inspiring journey from country girl to HR professional, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Heidi opens up about the changing dynamics of the workforce, the future of work and why agility matters, and how growing up in the country shaped her perspective on balance and resilience. From embracing change and stepping into entrepreneurship, to cultivating the right mindset and drawing strength from role models, Heidi’s insights are both practical and deeply inspiring. A powerhouse in the world of people and leadership development, Heidi’s story begins not in a boardroom, but in the heart of the country. From those humble beginnings, she carved out a global career spanning over two decades across continents, cultures, and corporate corridors. Her journey is not just one of professional triumph—but of true resilience, fierce determination, and unapologetic authenticity. She’s a certified trainer, a postgraduate-qualified HR executive, and a proven leadership mentor with hands-on experience in some of the world’s most high-pressure industries—from investment banking and private equity to professional services and beyond. But what truly sets herapart is her ability to lead with heart while backing it up with strategic brains. She’s walked through fire—both personally and professionally—and turned each challenge into a catalyst for growth, purpose, and impact. Through her business RESULTS WITH NATOLI, Heidi now channels her lived experience into empowering others. Heidi founded this practice with a mission to unlock the potential within leaders ready to rise, even when the odds are stacked against them. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #HeidiMayhewSanders

    39 min
  4. Ep 38 - Don’t hide your weird with Cass Barker

    20 AGO

    Ep 38 - Don’t hide your weird with Cass Barker

    In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Cass Barker shares her insights about exploring creativity and energy, embracing contradictions in personality, and authenticity and being beautifully strange. Cass Barker is a professional matchmaker for marketers, dedicated to connecting businesses with the marketing leaders and specialists who can transform their brand’s impact. With 15 years of global experience, Cass has an exceptional track record in finding the right cultural and strategic fit — from CMOs to specialists in CX, Digital, Insights, Sponsorship, Brand, and Creative. Her extensive network, deep industry knowledge, and relentless determination enable her to uncover top talent that others can’t, ensuring marketing strategies have the perfect blend of skills, chemistry, and creativity to drive success. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomenCards #podcast #CassBarker

    29 min
  5. Ep 37 - Lead yourself back to the sun with Steffi Andruchiw

    6 AGO

    Ep 37 - Lead yourself back to the sun with Steffi Andruchiw

    In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Steffi Andruchiw shares her insights about the essence of optimism, navigating the 5% of negativity, the concept of reset moments and holding your nerve in career transitions. Steffi Andruchiw is Group Executive – Corporate & Strategy at Tourism & Events Queensland, where she works with a dynamic team to drive growth across the state’s tourism and events sector. With a background in international finance, strategy, and corporate services, Steffi brings deep multi-sector experience from both privately owned and ASX-listed companies—including Budget Direct, Harcourts, and Flight Centre—following her early career at Deloitte. Known for her ability to translate complex ideas, influence across functions, and enable commercial problem-solving, she is focused on delivering strong ROI, strategic alignment, and sustainable growth. Steffi thrives leading multidisciplinary teams and driving performance through collaboration, education, and disciplined execution. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #SteffiAndruchiw

    32 min
  6. Ep 36 - What is it that you plan to do with your one wild and precious life with Dr. Dianne McGrath

    23 JUL

    Ep 36 - What is it that you plan to do with your one wild and precious life with Dr. Dianne McGrath

    In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Dr. Dianne McGrath shared her insights about defining impact and its importance, adapting to change and ambiguity, and finding balance and mindfulness. A bold visionary and passionate sustainability advocate, Dr. Dianne McGrath is an international speaker, consultant, and catalyst for change. With diverse leadership experience spanning corporate, government, not-for-profit, emergency services, and education sectors, she combines a deep understanding of systems with an unshakable belief that nothing is insurmountable. A shortlisted Mars One astronaut candidate and TEDxMelbourne speaker, she brings unique insight into human potential, sustainability, and the power of perspective—what astronauts call The Overview Effect. With a PhD in Environmental Engineering focused on food waste, and a global track record of adventure and impact, she helps individuals and organisations break free from limiting orbits and design futures worth striving for. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #DrDianneMcGrath

    37 min
  7. Ep 35 - Be authentic and appropriate with Alison Shamir

    27 JUN

    Ep 35 - Be authentic and appropriate with Alison Shamir

    In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Alison Shamir shares her insights about understanding vulnerability, self critique vs. criticism, and the power of small habits. Alison Shamir stands at the forefront of tackling one of the most pervasive challenges in today's professional (and personal) world - Imposter Syndrome which is estimated toimpact 70% of individuals in their lifetime. And her powerful voice has been received around the world with Alison having spoken to thousands of individuals across 6 continents and 23 countries to date. But it wasn't always this way. In 2013, a major bout of Imposter Syndrome unexpectedly altered the course of her life, propelling her on a journey of self-discovery, self-mastery and transformation. From that pivotal moment, Alison emerged as the renowned Expert & International Speaker she is today, dedicated to helping individuals and organisations understand and overcome the crippling effects of ImposterSyndrome and unlock their true potential. #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #podcast #Alison Shamir

    39 min
  8. Ep 34 - Happiness comes from within you with Rachael Cook

    11 JUN

    Ep 34 - Happiness comes from within you with Rachael Cook

    In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Rachael Cook shares her insights about making hard decisions as a leader, balancing self-care and care for others, the importance of sleep and health, and overcoming negative self-talk. Rachael Cook is a highly experienced, multiple award-winning, CEO, Business Owner, and Strategic Leader, on a mission to inspire Australians to prioritise social connection as a vital health requirement. She successfully led major organisational transformations, cultural changes, and capability development across all business levels to achieve exceptional results in various industries, including the Health and Aged Care, Finance and Retail sectors. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #RachaelCook

    33 min
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Marvellous Women: The Podcast is all about sharing the stories of Marvellous Women for us all to learn from. Through interviews, experiences and case studies, your host Samantha Rush showcases the lives of Marvellous Women. The Marvellous Women come from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, including sports, music, business, arts and many more. Want a dose of daily (or even hourly) inspiration? See our website, where you can get your own set of Marvellous Women Cards.

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  • Creador
    Samantha Rush
  • Años de actividad
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodios
    41
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © Samantha Rush
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