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  • Molly Benjamin ON: Money mindset, Financial communication, investing and how she went from working in communications to helping women get rich
    2024/10/30

    This week, we’re talking all things money moves with Molly Benjamin, the powerhouse founder behind Ladies Finance Club, where the mission is simple but bold: help women take charge of their finances and build their wealth. From her early days working in communications in a bank to empowering over 60,000 women in achieving their financial goals, Molly knows a thing or two about money – and she’s here to spill!

    In this episode, we dive into Molly's journey, her insights on money mindset, and why clear, fearless financial communication is key (especially in relationships). Plus, Molly shares the mistakes she commons sees women making, how she handles the odd spanner and why she loves what she does (we love it too!)

    Get ready for a fun and vulnerable conversation that’s both empowering and inspiring, because, as Molly says, it’s time for women to get rich – and stay that way!

    To join the Ladies Finance Club, head to:

    https://www.ladiesfinanceclub.com/

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    https://wildfemmes.com.au/

    Timecodes:

    01:10 - what did Molly want to be in school and what career she ended up in

    01:54 - What inspired Molly to investigate financial literacy

    02:54 - Breaking the mindset of scarcity

    03:23 - Turning point in Molly’s career and the beginning of Ladies Finance Club

    05:18 - How she came up with the name and what does the club actually do

    08:18 - Taking Ladies Finance Club from a side hustle to a full time career

    11:20 - Talking through money and relationships

    16:26 - The mistakes Molly see's women commonly making

    18:13 - Rainy day funds and importance of investing

    19:17 - Touching on our perception of what the best investors look like and unpacking the disparity in our perspective

    20:23 - Three things you want to see women doing in relation to investing

    23:13 - How Molly handles financial spanners - behaviour and discipline

    25:03 - Money mindset practices & Mantras

    26:54 - Common money blockages

    29:17 - Who inspires Molly in her field and resources she loves

    30:18 - Books that Molly loves and has helped her on her own journey

    32:55 - How can be get involved with Ladies Finance Club

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    35 分
  • Nina Karnikowski ON: Mindful travel, rip-cord moments, relationships, and taking control of your mental health
    2024/06/13

    In this episode, Emma sits down with the remarkable travel writer and author, Nina Karnikowski. Known for her inspiring books, "Make a Living Living", "The Mindful Traveller" and "Go Lightly," Nina pulls back the curtain on her extensive travel experiences, offering listeners a deep dive into the transformative power of exploring the world.

    In this candid conversation, Nina shares the profound lessons she's learned from her journeys, including the pivotal 'rip cord moments' that have reshaped her perspective on life and how she moves through it. Nina opens up about her relationships, the importance of taking control of your mental health, and shares valuable insights into her practices for maintaining mindfulness on and off the road. Hint - journaling plays a big role here!

    Whether you're an avid traveler or someone seeking inspiration and empowerment, Nina's stories and tips for mindful travel will motivate you to embrace your own adventures with an open heart and a resilient spirit. Tune in to learn how to navigate the world with intention and grace, and let Nina's wisdom guide you towards a more fulfilling and mindful travel experience.

    Subscribe to Wildfemmes with Emma Maggs and join us for this inspiring conversation with Nina Karnikowski, where the power of women's stories continues to inspire, motivate, and empower us all.

    Chapter notes:

    00:48 - How Nina came into Emma’s orbit - her book, Make a Living

    01:24 - Nina shares Make a Living and the journey behind the book. Pulling back the curtain behind the people who have careers we dream about.

    04:35 - You learn the most about the thing, by doing the thing.

    05:37 - Nina’s learnings from writing, Make a Living

    09:19 - Touching on the people Nina interview in Make a Living who were really living out their creative passions and lifestyle

    10:05 - What inspired Nina to become a travel journalist, becoming the next Catriona Rowntree and the downsides to be a travel journalist

    13:40 - What did Teenage Nina want to be

    15:57 - Nina’s love for South East Asia and ripcord moments

    19:15 - Nina’s trek in Nepal in September of 2024

    21:52 - Nina’s shares her published books and the life changing moment that inspired her to write them

    24:55 - Nina’s number one tip for mindful travel

    28:53 - What Nina has learnt from the women from other cultures and the importance of intimacy of community

    33:52 - Nina speaks to relationships, how she nurtures them, the importance of respect and being more comfortable being being uncomfortable

    39:28 - How Nina is supporting her partner who is suffering burn out and anxiety

    41:09 - The Daily things Nina and her partner do to stay grounded, and why nature and travel is the best medicine

    42:57 - Nina shares some of her favourite natural therapies, taking control of your mental health, and why the

    48:14 - Nina shares the book she thinks every woman should read and why - Stranger care, learning to love what isn’t ours - Sarah Santilles

    For more information on Nina, her writers retreats or the trek coming up in Nepal, head to her website: https://ninakarnikowski.com/ or her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nina_karnikowski

    To peruse the muses of Wildfemmes, head to: https://wildfemmes.com.au/ or reach out to Emma via her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmakatemaggs/ or over at Wildfemmes: https://www.instagram.com/wildfemmes/

    Thank you and stay wild x

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    51 分
  • Season 2 Premier - Wildfemmes IRL with Deborah Hutton
    2024/05/29

    In this captivating episode of Wildfemmes, host Emma Maggs sits down with the legendary Deborah Hutton, one of Australia's most iconic media personalities. Recorded live in Coledale, NSW, before an audience of over 70 inspiring women, this interview delves deep into Deborah's expansive career and her insights on life and success.

    Deborah opens up about the role of intuition and manifestation in her journey, candidly discusses battling imposter syndrome, and shares stories from her impactful tenure at the Australian Women’s Weekly. She also reveals her strategies for knowing your strengths, understanding the type of person you want to be, and maintaining a thriving, centred life amidst the demands of business and media.

    Join us for an enlightening conversation filled with wisdom, authenticity, and powerful takeaways. Whether you’re looking to be inspired professionally, find balance in your life, or simply be entertained, this episode is a must-listen.

    For more information on Wildfemmes, head to www.wildfemmes.com.au

    To immerse yourself in the fancy underwater muses of the art series, head to the Instagram

    Chapter time codes:

    00:59 - Acknowledgement of country

    01:43 - How the Wildfemmes Interview series came to be

    06:03 - Introducing Deborah Hutton

    08:34 - Teenage Deborah, and what she thought she was going to do when she grew up Vs what she actually did

    12:12 - Deborah’s modelling career

    15:53 - Living her whole adulthood in the public eye and how she moved through life

    17:42 - How Deborah approached relationships and trust

    20:09 - Speaking to the importance of intuition and shares a fabulous story of professional experience where she trusted her gut

    23:25 - Deborah talks us through how to ‘follow your charm’

    24:51 - How Deborah manifests

    25:25 - The beauty of reflection and uncomfortable growth

    27:07 - Imposter syndrome and fake it till you make it

    28:17 - How she joined the Grace Brothers and Myers family

    29:39 - Multiple career personality disorder - Deborah maps out her career over the years

    32:05 - The Australian Women’s Weekly cover story - Incredible at 50

    34:20 - Deborah’s account of what it was like working in publishing for The Australian Women’s Weekly

    35:53 - Working in a team and knowing your strengths and weaknesses

    37:23 - Deborah’s advice for people starting their careers, or for people who are pivoting later in life

    38:44 - Deborah’s journey with skin cancer - Australia’s deadliest cancer

    44:18 - Why Deborah created Canopy Bay (Hat range)

    45:25 - Why it’s just as important to say ‘no’ as it is to say ‘yes

    46:14 - The lowest common denominator

    48:24 - What’s next for Deborah…

    50:50 - What keeps Deborah centred and thriving

    54:55 - Deborah speaking to confidence, and the importance of having champions around you

    58:18 - Figuring our who you are and who you want to be

    01:01:15 - The beauty of aging

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  • Leah Simmons ON: The art of balance, living in the moment, self care, and how to start your own journey with self development.
    2023/04/13

    Leah Simmons is a certified pilates instructor, personal trainer and kundalini yoga teacher. She has dedicated her career to the transformation of physiques, and now with the creation of her innovative training program Kaaiaa, she is working at not only helping people to become physically stronger, but mentally and emotionally too.

    I can speak from experience when I say that Kaaiaa is a form of therapy, and in this episode we talk through how Leah’s own experience to find a practice that worked for her, evolved into a movement that changes lives daily.

    We also touch on how she approaches balance, living in the moment, self care, and how to start your own journey with self development. And so much more… This is Wildfemmes.

    In this episode we discuss:

    01:10 - Leah’s morning routine

    02:28 - Leah explains Kaaiaa, the experience, the effect

    07:15 - Format of a Kaaiaa class - Leah explains the different modalities

    12:49 - Life is hard - Touch on inner dialogue, ego, human conditioning, being open to possibility, and the difference between “I can’t do something” and “I don’t want to do something”

    17:59 - The overwhelmingly positive response to Kaaiaa, importance of community, how Kaaiaa blew up in lock-down, Leah shares the story of how she gave a free zoom class every single day of lock down (78 days straight), over 700 ppl were joining from around the world.

    22:29 - How to start your own journey with self development

    25:12 - Leah’s book recommendations

    27:30 - What self care looks like for Leah

    28:56 - Balance talk

    30:31 - How Leah stays wild

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    Kaaiaa Site: https://kaaiaa.com/

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    32 分
  • Sophie Marshall ON: Making space for yourself to succeed and to live, exploring alternative treatments to be your best self in work and life, taking a side hustle to full time career and trusting the process amongst all the chaos.
    2023/02/21
    In an age where the definition of health is starting to be rewritten, and things like burnout being as common as the flu, the importance of a lifestyle that supports your wellbeing has never been more crucial. Queue Sophie Marshall, the founder of Gentle Habits, whose soul mission is to create products that help you explore rituals and daily practices that promote positive outcomes that better you and your life holistically. We chat about making space for yourself to succeed and to live, exploring alternative treatments to be your best self in work and life, taking a side hustle to full time career and trusting the process amongst all the chaos. And so much more, this is Wildfemmes... In this video we discuss: 01:46 - What is Gentle Habits and how did it come about 08:53 - Sophie's creative process and inspiration 09:35 - This is incense evolved into Gentle Habits 11:21 - Sophie shares how she had to start looking after herself and how important it is to have an open mind in regards to your health 13:45 - How an emotional melt down lead Sophie to start her self discovery journey, and exploring what she actually liked doing as a hobby 15:48 - What pushed Sophie to take her side-hustle to a full time career 17:14 - The risks of taking the side-hustle full time 18:16 - What's needed to run your own business, and what makes Sophie fullfilled through her business 19:42 - How Gentle Habits has helped Sophie be gentle with herself amongst the chaos of life and how her son has noticed the change in her because of it 20:18 - Emma and Sophie touch on the reframe of how society views working mums and the gender in-balance of it all and how Sophie's partner is 100% hands on in everything 21:17 - Sophie shares her #buwoo (business woo-woo) and the two things she has integrated into her life that have been a game changer 25:01 - The art of letting go and the importance of being vulnerable on social media so people feel less alone 26:06 - the book that Sophie keeps coming back to, and the vision Sophie had for her team 27:18 - The biggest mistake Sophie made when taking her business from a side-hustle to a full time career 28:17 - Three ways to switch off 30:01 - How Sophie stays wild at home, in life, love and in business Wildfemmes Website: https://wildfemmes.com.au/ Emma Maggs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmakatemag... Wildfemmes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildfemmes/... Gentle Habits Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisgentl...
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    31 分
  • Jana Hocking ON: The pressure of societal norms, being ok with your choices, the love of therapy and how it can help make your life better, and Jana's tips for people looking for love.
    2023/02/13

    Jana Hocking is a dating columnist and a self professed collector of suitors, who has worked in TV and radio for many years.

    We chat about the pressure of societal norms, being ok with your choices, the love of therapy and how it can help make your life better, and Jana's tips for people looking for love today. All this and more, on Wildfemmes.

    What we discuss:

    00:00 - Intro
    00:56 - Saucy Secrets
    06:19 - How Jana became a dating columnist
    09:06 - Childfree by choice and societal norms
    14:11 - Family's view on her career
    14:54 - What Jana was like growing up & her insecurities
    17:39 - Jana's coping mechanisms on tough days and her love for therapy
    18:48 - Impactful dating experiences
    20:19 - Love of therapy cont. and how the experience worked for her
    26:05 - Pressure of the ticking reproductive clock
    27:13 - Tips for people looking for love today and her views on dating apps
    30:34 - Jana's book recommendation for singles
    21:34 - How Jana stays wild

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    Emma Maggs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmakatemag...

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    33 分
  • Dr Olivia Lesslar ON: Getting to the root cause of our health, de-normalising common ailments, why imposter syndrome is a good thing, and how focusing on our sleep hygiene is crucial to a long and healthy life.
    2022/12/21

    Dr Olivia Lesslar is a functional medicine practitioner, with a particular interest in psychoneuroimmunology and preventative medicine. Think mystery illnesses, bio hacking, sleep hygiene, and the body-mind-spirit connection.

    She joined Emma in the studio to chat through getting to the root cause of our health, conversational reflex, de-normalising common ailments, why imposter syndrome is a good thing, and how focusing on our sleep hygiene is crucial to a long and healthy life. All this and more, on Wildfemmes.

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    38 分
  • Charlotte Chimes ON: Her trail blazing role on iconic show Neighbours, the art of rejection, defining femininity and the beauty of enjoying the ride.
    2022/12/08

    Charlotte Chimes is an actress, writer and producer who you may have seen playing Nicolette Stone on the iconic Aussie drama Neighbours.

    She joined Emma in studio to chat about her trail blazing role, the art of rejection, defining feminity and the beauty of enjoying the ride.

    All this and so much more on Wildfemmes.

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    32 分