Don't Stop Us Now! Podcast

Our guest today is the extraordinary Heidi Hackemer who is VP of Engagement at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative...that’s the billion dollar philanthropic foundation founded by Pediatrician and Education advocate Priscilla Chan and, her husband, Facebook’s co founder, Mark Zuckerberg. We first heard about Heidi as a leading creative thinker and someone who had founded a unique and highly regarded brand strategy agency in New York.  But then we realised how that was just the tip of the iceberg. In today’s episode you’ll hear: Why she walked away from her prestigious role in advertising to drop out and drive around America on her own for two years. How differently she thought about her career when she was in her 20’s vs her 30s. How she built a business from the ground up to optimise creativity And her passionate reaction to the stereotypes women are expected to subscribe to, especially the assumption that every woman must want to be a mother. You’ll hear how Heidi has dealt with this big life question. We really loved this conversation and know you will too. So please enjoy this episode with the gutsy, creative and refreshingly frank Heidi Hackemer.   Here are a few links of interest: Wolf & Wilhelmine website W&W on Medium Heidi on Twitter Heidi on Instagram Heidi on Medium CZI on Facebook

Our guest today is the extraordinary Heidi Hackemer who is VP of Engagement at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative...that’s the billion dollar philanthropic foundation founded by Pediatrician and Education advocate Priscilla Chan and, her husband, Facebook’s co founder, Mark Zuckerberg. We first heard about Heidi as a leading creative thinker and someone who had founded a unique and highly regarded brand strategy agency in New York.  But then we realised how that was just the tip of the iceberg. In today’s episode you’ll hear: Why she walked away from her prestigious role in advertising to drop out and drive around America on her own for two years. How differently she thought about her career when she was in her 20’s vs her 30s. How she built a business from the ground up to optimise creativity And her passionate reaction to the stereotypes women are expected to subscribe to, especially the assumption that every woman must want to be a mother. You’ll hear how Heidi has dealt with this big life question. We really loved this conversation and know you will too. So please enjoy this episode with the gutsy, creative and refreshingly frank Heidi Hackemer.   Here are a few links of interest: Wolf & Wilhelmine website W&W on Medium Heidi on Twitter Heidi on Instagram Heidi on Medium CZI on Facebook

We’re super excited to share this conversation with Lindley Edwards with you. Lindley started her career working for one of Australia’s most renowned investment banks, Macquarie Bank, and then found a love of Asia when she took on a VP role with Citibank. Today, Lindley runs a corporate advisory business called AFG Venture Group which specialises in cross-border investments and transactions, particularly between Asia & Australia. She’s also Chairperson for two startups and a Non-Executive Director of a Think Tank called AsiaLink. We love the fact that Lindley is definitely not your normal investment banker… we don’t know anyone else who uses philosophy, poetry, biology, and cross-cultural intelligence as their foundation for thinking about business and disruption. In this episode you’ll hear Lindley share her wisdom about: How she thinks - or doesn’t think - about planning her career Why making mistakes can be so important How to negotiate your next pay rise How she learnt to push through fear We really recommend you listen to this conversation with Lindley as she shares so many useful insights and great pieces of advice with us. Enjoy!     Photo credit: Giammarco Boscaro, Upsplash Keen to learn more about Lindley? Books Lindley recommends: What's in the Way Is the Way: A Practical Guide for Waking Up to Life by Mary O'Malley The Essential Rumi by Coleman Barks (Author, Translator), Jalal al-Din Rumi (Author), John Moyne (Translator) The Gift: Poems by Hafiz  by Hafiz (Author), Daniel Ladinsky (Translator) Poem by David Whyte - Start Close In - hear it here on YouTube Here are a few links of interest: AFG Venture Group Website Xinja Website Umano Website Mindhive Website Linkedin Peter Drucker interview Joseph Campbell Wiki

We’re super excited to share this conversation with Lindley Edwards with you. Lindley started her career working for one of Australia’s most renowned investment banks, Macquarie Bank, and then found a love of Asia when she took on a VP role with Citibank. Today, Lindley runs a corporate advisory business called AFG Venture Group which specialises in cross-border investments and transactions, particularly between Asia & Australia. She’s also Chairperson for two startups and a Non-Executive Director of a Think Tank called AsiaLink. We love the fact that Lindley is definitely not your normal investment banker… we don’t know anyone else who uses philosophy, poetry, biology, and cross-cultural intelligence as their foundation for thinking about business and disruption. In this episode you’ll hear Lindley share her wisdom about: How she thinks - or doesn’t think - about planning her career Why making mistakes can be so important How to negotiate your next pay rise How she learnt to push through fear We really recommend you listen to this conversation with Lindley as she shares so many useful insights and great pieces of advice with us. Enjoy!     Photo credit: Giammarco Boscaro, Upsplash Keen to learn more about Lindley? Books Lindley recommends: What's in the Way Is the Way: A Practical Guide for Waking Up to Life by Mary O'Malley The Essential Rumi by Coleman Barks (Author, Translator), Jalal al-Din Rumi (Author), John Moyne (Translator) The Gift: Poems by Hafiz  by Hafiz (Author), Daniel Ladinsky (Translator) Poem by David Whyte - Start Close In - hear it here on YouTube Here are a few links of interest: AFG Venture Group Website Xinja Website Umano Website Mindhive Website Linkedin Peter Drucker interview Joseph Campbell Wiki

Our guest this week is Singapore-based, travel entrepreneur Siew Hoon Yeoh. Siew Hoon is one of the humblest people you’ll meet. She refutes the idea that she’s an innovator and a pioneer in her space. But ask anyone in the travel industry in Asia “who is the most innovative woman you know?” and Siew Hoon Yeoh is nearly always the answer. Siew Hoon’s company Web in Travel (or WIT as you’ll hear her say in the interview) is a content and events company focused on online travel. Those in the know say Siew Hoon’s efforts to bring digital front and centre have been instrumental in helping the travel industry, particularly in Asia Pacific, move more quickly in the face of disruption. She sold WIT for an undisclosed sum four years ago but continues to run the business she loves. In this episode you’ll hear Siew Hoon talk about: - How her childhood as the daughter of a refugee in Penang, Malaysia shaped her views about the importance of community - Why it’s a golden time for innovation in Asia right now - How she thinks about building something new and innovative and; - Why it’s so important to accept who you are and play to your strengths. Enjoy this conversation with Siew Hoon Yeoh ... Want to find out more about Siew Hoon or Web in Travel (WIT)? Links of interest: WIT Website WIT Facebook Linkedin Twitter TEDX video Siew Hoon refers to

Our guest this week is Singapore-based, travel entrepreneur Siew Hoon Yeoh. Siew Hoon is one of the humblest people you’ll meet. She refutes the idea that she’s an innovator and a pioneer in her space. But ask anyone in the travel industry in Asia “who is the most innovative woman you know?” and Siew Hoon Yeoh is nearly always the answer. Siew Hoon’s company Web in Travel (or WIT as you’ll hear her say in the interview) is a content and events company focused on online travel. Those in the know say Siew Hoon’s efforts to bring digital front and centre have been instrumental in helping the travel industry, particularly in Asia Pacific, move more quickly in the face of disruption. She sold WIT for an undisclosed sum four years ago but continues to run the business she loves. In this episode you’ll hear Siew Hoon talk about: - How her childhood as the daughter of a refugee in Penang, Malaysia shaped her views about the importance of community - Why it’s a golden time for innovation in Asia right now - How she thinks about building something new and innovative and; - Why it’s so important to accept who you are and play to your strengths. Enjoy this conversation with Siew Hoon Yeoh ... Want to find out more about Siew Hoon or Web in Travel (WIT)? Links of interest: WIT Website WIT Facebook Linkedin Twitter TEDX video Siew Hoon refers to

This week’s guest is the uplifting Sherilyn Shackell. Sherilyn spent the first part of her career, by accident she says, as a formidable headhunter in the UK. She borrowed millions to buy the company she worked for in her mid 30’s and grew the business to be hugely successful. As successful as it was she felt like she was on a treadmill ...earning more money to spend more money. Her physical and emotional health suffered. A near death experience in her early forties led Sherilyn on a journey to find her purpose. Sherilyn is now the Founder & CEO of the Marketing Academy, an international not for profit organisation dedicated to inspiring and developing talented stars in the Marketing, Media & Communication industries to become the leaders and influencers of tomorrow. She says these sectors have unique power to shape our collective opinions as a society. In this episode you’ll hear Sherilyn talk about: - How she liberates her decision making with the question “what’s the worst thing that can happen?” - How she has gone about finding her purpose - Why spending time with the people who will come to your funeral is crucial - And, how she lost 21kg in 2017 and used blogging to keep herself accountable Sit back and listen to the human dynamo, Sherilyn Shackell!   Want to find out more about Sherilyn and/or the Marketing Academy? Links of interest: The Marketing Academy (TMA) Links: TMA Australia TMA UK TMA US TMA Youtube Sherilyn's Linkedin Sherilyn's Twitter 52 in 52 Blog

This week’s guest is the uplifting Sherilyn Shackell. Sherilyn spent the first part of her career, by accident she says, as a formidable headhunter in the UK. She borrowed millions to buy the company she worked for in her mid 30’s and grew the business to be hugely successful. As successful as it was she felt like she was on a treadmill ...earning more money to spend more money. Her physical and emotional health suffered. A near death experience in her early forties led Sherilyn on a journey to find her purpose. Sherilyn is now the Founder & CEO of the Marketing Academy, an international not for profit organisation dedicated to inspiring and developing talented stars in the Marketing, Media & Communication industries to become the leaders and influencers of tomorrow. She says these sectors have unique power to shape our collective opinions as a society. In this episode you’ll hear Sherilyn talk about: - How she liberates her decision making with the question “what’s the worst thing that can happen?” - How she has gone about finding her purpose - Why spending time with the people who will come to your funeral is crucial - And, how she lost 21kg in 2017 and used blogging to keep herself accountable Sit back and listen to the human dynamo, Sherilyn Shackell!   Want to find out more about Sherilyn and/or the Marketing Academy? Links of interest: The Marketing Academy (TMA) Links: TMA Australia TMA UK TMA US TMA Youtube Sherilyn's Linkedin Sherilyn's Twitter 52 in 52 Blog

This week's episode of Don’t Stop Us Now! is with the wonderful Kate Vale, a distinguished leader in the technology and media space in Australia. Kate was Google Australia’s first employee and Managing Director, and built the Australian business from one employee to hundreds. She then did the same for YouTube. In 2011 she joined Spotify, the Swedish music, video and podcast streaming service before most of us had ever heard of music streaming, let alone the name Spotify. She grew their business in Australia to be a hugely successful brand. Clearly she has an eye for the winners and a great talent in starting and growing strong teams in the digital space. She’s recently moved to LA with her husband, a serial entrepreneur, and her two children. She’s a Non Executive Director for two prestigious tourism boards in Australia, Tourism Australia and Tourism Tasmania, and is currently enjoying a sabbatical with her family before she jumps into her next venture. In this episode with Kate you’ll learn: - How asking for help is one of the most fundamental success factors for female leaders, particularly those who have a family. - How terrifying, yet exhilarating, it was to be Google’s first employee in Australia - How she bounces back from adversity - Her strategies for feeling strong and confident Enjoy! Photo credits: AFR Had a listen to Kate and hungry for more? Links of interest: Linkedin Tourism Australia Website Tourism Tasmania Website

This week's episode of Don’t Stop Us Now! is with the wonderful Kate Vale, a distinguished leader in the technology and media space in Australia. Kate was Google Australia’s first employee and Managing Director, and built the Australian business from one employee to hundreds. She then did the same for YouTube. In 2011 she joined Spotify, the Swedish music, video and podcast streaming service before most of us had ever heard of music streaming, let alone the name Spotify. She grew their business in Australia to be a hugely successful brand. Clearly she has an eye for the winners and a great talent in starting and growing strong teams in the digital space. She’s recently moved to LA with her husband, a serial entrepreneur, and her two children. She’s a Non Executive Director for two prestigious tourism boards in Australia, Tourism Australia and Tourism Tasmania, and is currently enjoying a sabbatical with her family before she jumps into her next venture. In this episode with Kate you’ll learn: - How asking for help is one of the most fundamental success factors for female leaders, particularly those who have a family. - How terrifying, yet exhilarating, it was to be Google’s first employee in Australia - How she bounces back from adversity - Her strategies for feeling strong and confident Enjoy! Photo credits: AFR Had a listen to Kate and hungry for more? Links of interest: Linkedin Tourism Australia Website Tourism Tasmania Website

Do your thoughts serve you or hold you back? Welcome to this first ‘How to’ episode here at Don’t Stop Us Now! This is where we choose a common theme and career challenge raised in previous episodes (or from your requests) and share the best ways to help you tackle this challenge and be your most awesome, unstoppable self!   In this episode you’ll hear Claire and Greta examine that pesky voice we all have inside our heads - the dreaded inner critic. We call it the Evil DJ.   If you listened to Audette Exel’s recent episode you may remember her epic quote about her inner critic: “Now I know, I've identified the voice, so I'd say to it, "Oh hello voice of 2000 years of oppression, I am not going to listen to you." I can never shut it up, it's on my shoulder, as it is on all our shoulders.”. Audette’s learnt a key lesson - No matter how compelling our thoughts may be, our thoughts are not necessarily facts.   Tune in now to hear: theories on why we have an inner critic what can happen if you let your Evil DJ dominate your thoughts, and importantly, learn a simple, science-based tool to help you manage your inner critic and improve your mindset.   Enjoy this episode!   Bonus Workbook If you enjoy this episode and want to get better at managing your Evil DJ, then check out the free-for-our subscribers workbook with some simple exercises for you to get even better at recognising and managing your inner critic. Signup for your Free Workbook   Links and Resources of Interest Ascent of Woman on Netflix   (function() { if ( ! window.mc4wp) { window.mc4wp = { listeners: [], forms : { on: function (event, callback) { window.mc4wp.listeners.push( { event : event, callback: callback } ); } } } } })(); You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email. Don't Stop Us Now! A Full Potential Labs Pty Ltd initiative, will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you to provide podcast alerts and news via email every second week and first dibs on special events & opportunities, free career tips and news about any programs we might offer. We'll treat your personal details with the utmost care and will never sell your personal details to other companies. By signing up you agree that you are happy to hear from us via Email and Customized online advertising. You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at hello@dontstopusnow.co. For more information about our privacy practices please visit our website. By clicking below, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms. You can see our Privacy Policy HereLeave this field empty if you're human:

Do your thoughts serve you or hold you back? Welcome to this first ‘How to’ episode here at Don’t Stop Us Now! This is where we choose a common theme and career challenge raised in previous episodes (or from your requests) and share the best ways to help you tackle this challenge and be your most awesome, unstoppable self!   In this episode you’ll hear Claire and Greta examine that pesky voice we all have inside our heads - the dreaded inner critic. We call it the Evil DJ.   If you listened to Audette Exel’s recent episode you may remember her epic quote about her inner critic: “Now I know, I've identified the voice, so I'd say to it, "Oh hello voice of 2000 years of oppression, I am not going to listen to you." I can never shut it up, it's on my shoulder, as it is on all our shoulders.”. Audette’s learnt a key lesson - No matter how compelling our thoughts may be, our thoughts are not necessarily facts.   Tune in now to hear: theories on why we have an inner critic what can happen if you let your Evil DJ dominate your thoughts, and importantly, learn a simple, science-based tool to help you manage your inner critic and improve your mindset.   Enjoy this episode!   Bonus Workbook If you enjoy this episode and want to get better at managing your Evil DJ, then check out the free-for-our subscribers workbook with some simple exercises for you to get even better at recognising and managing your inner critic. Signup for your Free Workbook   Links and Resources of Interest Ascent of Woman on Netflix   (function() { if ( ! window.mc4wp) { window.mc4wp = { listeners: [], forms : { on: function (event, callback) { window.mc4wp.listeners.push( { event : event, callback: callback } ); } } } } })(); You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email. Don't Stop Us Now! A Full Potential Labs Pty Ltd initiative, will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you to provide podcast alerts and news via email every second week and first dibs on special events & opportunities, free career tips and news about any programs we might offer. We'll treat your personal details with the utmost care and will never sell your personal details to other companies. By signing up you agree that you are happy to hear from us via Email and Customized online advertising. You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at hello@dontstopusnow.co. For more information about our privacy practices please visit our website. By clicking below, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms. You can see our Privacy Policy HereLeave this field empty if you're human:

Meet Tina Sharkey - serial innovator, entrepreneur and Silicon Valley legend What can you say about the woman who literally coined the term, ‘Social Media’ and has had numerous accolades including being named One of the Most Influential Women in Technology (Fast Company)? Tina Sharkey is a true web pioneer and serial entrepreneur. She’s been involved with the online world since the mid 1990’s and co-founded the iconic iVillage which in its day was the largest online destination for women. She created the online brands for Sesame Workshop, and has held key or CEO roles with AOL, and the massive parenting online community, BabyCenter. These days you will find Tina disrupting another sector with her much lauded and awarded startup, Brandless where she is Co-Founder and CEO. Honoured by Fast Company and Ad Age amongst others as one of the most innovative startups this past year, Brandless is changing the way you buy essential groceries and products for your home and much, much more. In this episode we chat to Tina about key lessons to date from her stellar career journey. You’ll learn: How she and her co-founder set about building Brandless and how they’re going about disrupting an entire industry How Tina has gone about thinking ‘what next’ in her career How she has juggled career and family and the tradeoffs she chose to make What she thinks really matters at the end of the day We spoke to Tina online from her office in San Francisco. Enjoy!   Links of Interest Brandless website Instagram: @Brandlesslife Twitter:  @Brandless Tina Sharkey on social Twitter LinkedIn

Meet Tina Sharkey - serial innovator, entrepreneur and Silicon Valley legend What can you say about the woman who literally coined the term, ‘Social Media’ and has had numerous accolades including being named One of the Most Influential Women in Technology (Fast Company)? Tina Sharkey is a true web pioneer and serial entrepreneur. She’s been involved with the online world since the mid 1990’s and co-founded the iconic iVillage which in its day was the largest online destination for women. She created the online brands for Sesame Workshop, and has held key or CEO roles with AOL, and the massive parenting online community, BabyCenter. These days you will find Tina disrupting another sector with her much lauded and awarded startup, Brandless where she is Co-Founder and CEO. Honoured by Fast Company and Ad Age amongst others as one of the most innovative startups this past year, Brandless is changing the way you buy essential groceries and products for your home and much, much more. In this episode we chat to Tina about key lessons to date from her stellar career journey. You’ll learn: How she and her co-founder set about building Brandless and how they’re going about disrupting an entire industry How Tina has gone about thinking ‘what next’ in her career How she has juggled career and family and the tradeoffs she chose to make What she thinks really matters at the end of the day We spoke to Tina online from her office in San Francisco. Enjoy!   Links of Interest Brandless website Instagram: @Brandlesslife Twitter:  @Brandless Tina Sharkey on social Twitter LinkedIn

Keen to make a positive difference in the world? Then you’ll love this latest episode of Don’t Stop Us Now! Audette Exel has mastered the art of making her own rules to her achieve her world-changing vision. Audette Exel is founder of one of the world’s earliest and most inspiring businesses for purpose, the Adara Group. She’s one of the youngest women in the world to have run a publicly-traded bank; is a former World Economic Forum Global Leader of Tomorrow; and has been recognised as a Forbes Hero of Philanthropy amongst numerous other honours. Audette’s mission is to build a bridge between the world of business and the world of people living in extreme poverty. In this episode with Audette, we were blown away by her refreshing and candid thoughts including: The advantages of being a female entrepreneur and pioneer The liberating way she thinks about money and her own financial security Why she’s such an optimist even in today’s tumultuous times Her thoughts on why so many young women have a fear of failure. Don’t miss our conversation with this world-changing human dynamo...     Links of interest: Gloria Steinem (wikipedia) Leymah Gbowee (Wikipedia) Rosa Parks (Wikipedia) B Corp Global Website Follow Audette Exel: Adara Group website Adara Partners website Adara Group on Twitter @audetteexel on Twitter Adara Group on LinkedIn