They’re the inspiring stories behind some of the country’s most successful women. Their highs and their lows. How they overcame adversity. How they made their mark on their communities. And how others can do the same.
Each story is different. But each is the story of a remarkable woman who has risen to become a key leader. Sit back, relax, and listen to their stories in our exclusive Women of the Year podcast series.
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EPISODE ONE: REBECCA FRIZELLE
Rebecca Frizelle tells us how the lessons instilled by her parents – to work hard, understand the value of a good education, and be appreciative of the opportunities we have – have helped her forge a successful business career and a happy life. And why she always secretly hoped to one day be a judge.
EPISODE TWO: EMILY JADE O’KEEFFE
In the second episode of our Women of the Year podcasts 1029 Hot Tomato breakfast host and woman of many talents, Emily Jade O’Keeffe, speaks about her struggle to conceive her second child through IVF, advice she’s received from Kerrie-Anne Kennerley and the importance of having a side hustle in today’s world.
EPISODE THREE: KELLIE ROBERTSON
In our third episode Kellie Robertson, Head of Westpac Private Banking in Queensland, speaks about the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, the power of the pitch in gaining venture capital funding and the role of philanthropy in teaching financial literacy to children.
EPISODE FOUR: PROFESSOR CAROLYN EVANS
Professor Carolyn Evans has been described as having ‘vision, courage and intelligence in abundance’. With a long career in academia as a law professor and international speaker, Carolyn has recently become the first female to lead Griffith University in its 40+ year history as Vice Chancellor and President. In this episode of Women of the Year Carolyn shares her vision for Griffith University, the importance of the health and knowledge precinct to attract the very brightest minds to the city, being courageous in the workplace and more.
EPISODE FIVE: KATIE PAGE
From humble beginnings in country Queensland, Harvey Norman CEO Katie Page has embraced each chapter of her life with passion, humility and gratitude. In the final episode of Women of the Year, Katie reveals how she was raised to believe she could do anything and her role as a passionate champion for women and in particular, women in sport.
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