The Adaptable CEO

Content Warning: This episode addresses topics related to health, medical conditions, fertility treatments, IVF, egg freezing and discussions surrounding mental health.In this episode, Anja and Tiff explore the often overlooked and taboo realm of fertility preservation and egg freezing, with the added complexity of chronic illness and disability. After Anja opened up about her experience on Instagram, the flood of questions inspired us to make this episode. Anja recounts her firsthand experiences with three rounds of egg freezing in the past 12 months. This intimate discussion aims to educate and break taboos, offering valuable insights that may be supportive to those navigating similar paths or anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the egg freezing process. Whether you find yourself on a personal journey sharing this experience, seek a deeper understanding of the topic, or simply wish to support someone undergoing it, this episode serves as an excellent starting point.Instagram: @theadaptableceoStay up to date with us!@anjachristoffersen @tiff.deguara@againsthegraincoffee@wearewden www.wden.com.au/Don’t forget to follow to hear all the latest eps when they’re dropped! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content Warning: This episode addresses topics related to health and medical conditions.In today's episode, we are thrilled to have the delightful Angie Kent and Katie McCready join us! Angie, not only Australia's sweetheart on our TV screens, but also a passionate advocate for those facing chronic invisible illnesses, particularly women's health issues. Partnering with Katie McCready, who is currently on the path to becoming a doctor, they are set to launch SEEN Women's Health – an innovative online platform connecting women with the right healthcare practitioners. This platform addresses health needs from adolescence to post-menopausal stages, encompassing chronic and invisible health conditions while facilitating connections with dedicated healthcare professionals. Our conversation covers diverse aspects of women's health, delves into relationships, explores Angie's unspoken health struggles in the public eye, and underscores why the SEEN platform is an absolute necessity in today's health landscape.Follow SEEN Womxns Health@seen_whFollow Angie & Katie:@angiekent_@katiemccreadyWe would love to hear your thoughts, connect with us:Instagram: @theadaptableceo@anjachristoffersen@tiff.deguara@againsthegraincoffee@wearewdenwww.wden.com.au/Don’t forget to follow to hear all the latest eps when they’re dropped! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content Warning: This episode addresses topics related to health and medical conditions.Today, we have the pleasure of hosting brothers Matt and Noah Davey, co-founders of the patient-led app, Mend. At just 23, Matt faced the daunting challenge of a cancer diagnosis, sparking a realisation of the gaps in patient self-management and health tech. Together, Matt and his brother Noah, with a background in software engineering, used each of their skills to create an innovative solution for the chronic health community. We pick their brains about their experiences with accelerator programs, co-founder dynamics and how they view different mentors in business. If you’re interested in learning more about the minds behind an inspiring start-up in HealthTech, this is definitely an ep to tune into!Mend:@mendhealthappwww.mendhealth.co/We would love to hear your thoughts, connect with us:Instagram: @theadaptableceo@anjachristoffersen@balancedwithtiff@againsthegraincoffee@wearewdenwww.wden.com.au/Don’t forget to follow to hear all the latest eps when they’re dropped! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content Warning: This episode addresses topics related to health and medical conditions.This week, we welcome guest Clare Gibellini. In this conversation, Clare shares how her own lived experience of disability has driven her advocacy work, focusing on improving economic opportunities for everyone. She discusses the journey she has gone on to becoming her authentic self and comfortable with her lived experience. The episode explores the significance of the advocacy work she has done, offering a unique perspective from her multitude of experiences both in Australia and overseas. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the capabilities and capacities of individuals with disabilities that can greatly benefit businesses and the corporate world - which we are still yet to see in full force. Clare also explores the entrepreneurial landscape within the disabled community, highlighting how owning a business can offer a spectrum of flexibility and opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Such a thought provoking episode, we know you will love this one!You can connect with Clare here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-gibellini-653b98142/We would love to hear your thoughts, connect with us:Instagram: @theadaptableceo@anjachristoffersen@balancedwithtiff@againsthegraincoffee@wearewdenwww.wden.com.au/Don’t forget to follow to hear all the latest eps when they’re dropped! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content Warning: This episode addresses topics related to health and medical conditions.This week we welcome guest Michelle Irving. In this conversation, Michelle shares how her own lived experience of chronic illness has enabled her to be a pioneer for women in the chronic illness community, with a particular focus on helping women get back into the workforce and showing that balancing a career and chronic illness is absolutely possible. Michelle is the founder of Career and Chronic Illness International. She mentors, coaches, and has created training programs for people with chronic illness to have authentic conversations about their experiences and needs, develop professional boundaries, manage their emotional, mental, and physical capacities, as well as progress in their career of choice. This episode explores career through the lens of chronic illness and spirituality, perspectives on the differences and similarities of disability and chronic illness, learnings from when high profile women return to work post CI, relationships, the future of the ecosystem our community is building and so much more. You can connect with Michelle here:Instagram: @michelleirvingofficialhttps://www.careerandchronicillness.com/We would love to hear your thoughts, connect with us:Instagram: @theadaptableceo@anjachristoffersen@balancedwithtiff@againsthegraincoffee@wearewdenwww.wden.com.au/Don’t forget to follow to hear all the latest eps when they’re dropped! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content Warning: This episode addresses topics related to accidents, health and medical conditions.Today we welcome our first guest: Hacia Atherton. In this candid episode, Hacia shares how a life-changing horse riding accident took her from a national level athlete to an award-winning female leader with an invisible disability in Australia’s most male-dominated field. Named as one of the Top 30 Women Disruptors by the NYC Journal, Hacia is an entrepreneurial trailblazer in courageous leadership and founder of Empowered Women in Trades, where she inspires people across all industries, in particular women navigating their professional development within skilled trades. From re-learning how to walk to breaking stereotypes across industries, this episode dives deep into transforming challenges into opportunities.You can connect with Hacia here:Instagram: @startup_ceo_lifewww.haciaatherton.com/We would love to hear your thoughts, connect with us:Instagram: @theadaptableceo@anjachristoffersen@balancedwithtiff@againsthegraincoffee@wearewdenwww.wden.com.au/Don’t forget to follow to hear all the latest eps when they’re dropped! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content Warning: This episode addresses topics related to health and medical conditions.Prompted by *another* person calling us "healthy" as we smile through the pain, we sit down to have an open discussion on identity, disability and social media in an attempt to ultimately never answer: how can you honestly (re)present all parts of your identity at the same time, especially when society views disability and trying to live your life as juxtaposed? We invite you to join us in our raw, unfiltered and (honestly) unstructured conversation as we share anecdotes from "hiding our disability"-gone-wrong events and reflect on how we can show up as our true selves, for us, our community, and as entrepreneurs. We would love to hear your thoughts, connect with us: Instagram: @theadaptableceo@anjachristoffersen@balancedwithtiff@againsthegraincoffee@wearewdenwww.wden.com.au/Don’t forget to follow to hear all the latest eps when they’re dropped! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content Warning: This episode addresses topics related to health, medical conditions, and discussions surrounding mental health.It's our first episode back for the new year, and it's going to be an exciting one! We discuss our in's and outs of 2024, (some of which Tiff has already broken...que her Grill'd obsession!!), the year that was 2023, the highs and lows, and finally our 2024 intentions both personally and in business. Instagram: @theadaptableceoStay up to date with us!@anjachristoffersen @balancedwithtiff @againsthegraincoffee@wearewden www.wden.com.au/Don’t forget to follow to hear all the latest eps when they’re dropped! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content Warning: This episode addresses topics related to health, medical conditions, and discussions surrounding mental health.In today's episode, we explore the intricacies of navigating triggers in business and Tiffani and Anja share their personal experiences and strategies for handling these situations. The girls delve into the synergy that exists between them as both business partners and close friends, and how it has been helpful in navigating the complexities of tough business situations.Tiffani and Anja candidly discuss the impact of chronic illnesses and disabilities on their financial and personal situations. They reflect on the significance that launching their businesses holds for them, emphasizing its importance not only in terms of financial success but also as a crucial catalyst for achieving personal independence.Instagram: @theadaptableceoStay up to date with us!@anjachristoffersen @balancedwithtiff @againsthegraincoffee@wearewden www.wden.com.au/Don’t forget to follow to hear all the latest eps when they’re dropped! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content Warning: This episode addresses topics related to health, medical conditions, and discussions surrounding mental health.In today's episode, we answer your questions you left us. From how Tiffani got diagnosed with Lyme disease, our "extensive" health routines, to how we disclose our medical conditions to people we date. We are talking about it all this week! More question and answers to come, this is part 1!Instagram: @theadaptableceoStay up to date with us!@anjachristoffersen @balancedwithtiff @againsthegraincoffee@wearewden www.wden.com.au/Don’t forget to follow to hear all the latest eps when they’re dropped! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content Warning: This episode addresses topics related to health, medical conditions, and discussions surrounding mental health.  In today's episode, we catch you up on the recent events in our lives. Anja recounts the highs and lows of her hectic week, from a work trip to Canberra to navigating triggering hospital visits. On a positive note, she shares the journey of finding a new support worker and reflects on the struggles of living with an invisible disability, including responses to people's comments.We also touch on the importance of accepting help and dispelling the guilt often associated with it. Tiffani gives us a behind-the-scenes look at overseeing photography and finalising packaging labels for Against The Grain Coffee.Instagram: @theadaptableceoStay up to date with us!@anjachristoffersen @balancedwithtiff @againsthegraincoffee@wearewden www.wden.com.au/Don’t forget to follow to hear all the latest eps when they’re dropped! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content Warning: This episode discusses health, dying & eating disorders.Welcome to the first episode of The Adaptable CEO. We kick off the podcast by getting to know hosts, Tiffani and Anja. In this debut episode, we unveil the compelling backstory of why this podcast was born and provide you with a glimpse of what’s to come in future episodes. We share our personal experiences navigating the challenges of our early twenties, careers, disabilities, and chronic illnesses - and how we went from strangers, to co-founders. Anja, a passionate disability advocate, shares insights into her life with VACTERL association, an acronym that describes a cluster of defects affecting multiple body systems, and how she has become a global ambassador for this cause. Anja candidly discusses the difficulties she has encountered within the medical system and how this has driven her purpose in her advocacy career.Tiffani shares her personal journey on how her Lyme disease diagnosis turned her world upside down in her early twenties. She sheds light on the barriers she encountered while accessing treatment for the disease in Australia and the valuable lessons she has learned while dealing with her chronic illness.We openly discuss the challenges we’ve confronted and the transformative path we are embarking on, channeling our experiences into purpose through various entrepreneurial endeavours.Instagram: @theadaptableceoStay up to date with us!@anjachristoffersen @balancedwithtiff @againsthegraincoffee@wearewden www.wden.com.au/Don’t forget to follow to hear all the latest eps when they’re dropped! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.