Future Women Leadership Series

Zara Seidler is the co-founder of The Daily Aus - a social-first news service that reaches almost 3 million young Australians every month. In this episode, she speaks with FW’s Senior Director of Business Development, Astrid Edwards, about turning a side hustle into a thriving business, tackling tough conversations between co-founders, and the importance of empowering the next generation of leaders. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chanel Contos was just 21 years old when she launched an online petition that sparked a movement and propelled her into the global spotlight. Teach Us Consent triggered a national conversation and led to mandatory consent education in all Australian schools. In this episode, Contos joins Helen McCabe to reflect on the personal price of radical change, and the power that can come with being “too disruptive”. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we're revisiting our interview with Carolyn Creswell, the founder of Carman's Fine Foods.  At just 18, Carolyn bought the small muesli shop she worked at part-time for just $1000. Now, Carman's is a multi-million dollar business, with their products distributed to more than 35 countries around the world. In this discussion with Helen McCabe, Carolyn shares her top tips for managing a busy schedule, having difficult conversations, and letting go of staff members.   Check out our first Summit episode on AI here.  Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this third part of our Summit series on AI, you'll hear the opening keynote from Mel Lee, FW's former Director of Digital. In it, she’ll bring you up to speed on the rapidly evolving AI landscape and how it transforming your career. She’ll also break down what AI means for women who work, and women who want to work. Check out our first Summit episode on AI here.  Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Minns is the Premier of NSW. He was elected to parliament in 2015, and not long after, in 2021, became the leader of the Labor Party.  In this episode, he speaks with FW Founder Helen McCabe about how he approaches leading - not just the state, but managing a party and large team of staff as well. The duo speak about everything from leading as an introvert and interest rate rises to the Bondi terror attacks and high-stakes negotiations.  Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW Diamond member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.