Unapologetic

We've been doing the podcast for 1+ year now...Hear about the future of the podcast.Do you want the Unapologetic Podcast to continue in 2022? Let us know! Alisha's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/alishaconlinhurdAlisha's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alishaconlinhurd/Alisha's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ahlisha/Tyla's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyla-feltwell-46a3b3b5/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unapologetically.inc/ Thanks for tuning into the Unapologetically Podcast, make sure you hit that Follow button to stay in the loop about future episodes.

Let’s revisit one of our favorite episodes with Melissa Zehner. Melissa Zehner is a marketing leader who specializes in building and scaling teams at high-performance startups. In the past six years, she's increased her salary by more than 268% and is now teaching other ambitious women how to do the same with her new business The Whole Dollar launching soon. And she has created a new business, ‘The whole dollar’ for women Learn how to get promoted, get a raise, and advance your careerWe’ve condensed a much shorter episode for you to go through and go into why is it important to negotiate your pay?How to negotiate and get what you deserve?What do people get wrong when negotiating their salary?Tips on how to negotiate for a new job opportunity and even with your existing employer.It’s time to learn from Brooke Deason how she has increased her salary over 268% by bringing value and advancing in her career.Want to continue the conversation? Come join our community of ambitious women https://www.facebook.com/groups/unapologeticallycommunity Maybe you're after a daily dose of inspiration and good vibes? Make sure you follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unapologetically.inc/ Or if you want to learn a little bit more about us and Unapologetically check our website https://www.unapologetically.com.au/ Thanks for tuning into the Unapologetically Podcast, make sure you hit that Follow button to stay in the loop about future episodes.

Let’s revisit one of our favorite episodes with Brooke Deason. Brooke is living the dream - she’s followed opportunities within a  global company and is currently living & working in Spain in the pharmaceuticals industry. Not only does she have a successful career she also knows how to live life to the fullest. She doesn’t let society's ideas of what a 35year old woman should be doing and lives life on her own terms.We’ve condensed a much shorter episode for you to go through and go into what are often “taboo” topics - like why it’s completely okay not to want kids.What has been her experience so far about the pressure society puts on women to have kids? Why does she think people are so fixated on women, and couples, having kids?What advice does she have for those who are experiencing the pressure of wanting children but aren’t sure if they do?It’s time to learn from Brooke Deason how to choose a path of adventure, which goes against some normal societal scripts.Want to continue the conversation? Come join our community of ambitious women https://www.facebook.com/groups/unapologeticallycommunity Maybe you're after a daily dose of inspiration and good vibes? Make sure you follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unapologetically.inc/ Or if you want to learn a little bit more about us and Unapologetically check our website https://www.unapologetically.com.au/ Thanks for tuning into the Unapologetically Podcast, make sure you hit that Follow button to stay in the loop about future episodes.

Let’s revisit one of our favorite episodes with Lauren Oakes. Lauren Oakes, CEO of Megaphone Marketing. Second place in the global Stevie awards for women lead businesses. Megaphone is the #1 rated digital marketing agency in Australia for two years running. Yes, Megaphone is impressive but a business is only as impressive as its people. And her career journey is nothing short of inspiring - in just 5 years she went from a Junior Account Manager to the CEO of a 100 person company.We’ve condensed a much shorter episode for you to go through and to find out her secrets about her success in being a great leader and keeping her employees’ loyalty.Want to continue the conversation? Come join our community of ambitious women https://www.facebook.com/groups/unapologeticallycommunity Maybe you're after a daily dose of inspiration and good vibes? Make sure you follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unapologetically.inc/ Or if you want to learn a little bit more about us and Unapologetically check our website https://www.unapologetically.com.au/ Thanks for tuning into the Unapologetically Podcast, make sure you hit that Follow button to stay in the loop about future episodes.

Starting up your own business isn’t for the faint of heart.Nor supporting and keeping your employees’ loyalty & commitment.It’s time to learn from Cara McDonald on how to start your business & keep it thriving for 7+ years.And how you can support & lift other women up.Cara McDonald is the founder and CEO of Content Matterz, a content marketing agency focusing on helping B2B companies drive inbound demand. She's a mom, a leader, travel-enthusiast, Lizzo super-fan and power-lifter.Connect with Cara on Linked in.Want to continue the conversation? Come join our community of ambitious women https://www.facebook.com/groups/unapologeticallycommunity Maybe you're after a daily dose of inspiration and good vibes? Make sure you follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unapologetically.inc/ Or if you want to learn a little bit more about us and Unapologetically check our website https://www.unapologetically.com.au/ Thanks for tuning into the Unapologetically Podcast, make sure you hit that Follow button to stay in the loop about future episodes.

What makes a good leader?What’s the difference between being a leader and a manager?Why do employees leave?It’s time to learn from Helena Softley on how to become a good leader.Helena started off in sales 8 years ago, in a telemarketing company where she moved up the ranks then moved onto a digital marketing company to do account management. She was promoted to a Team Lead after 12 months and grew the team from 3 to 15 in 18 months. She then took a step down after realising the toxic culture was getting her nowhere and got into to tech sales at WP Engine where she now runs the APAC Sales Team. And in today's episode we discuss the #1 reason why employees leave the company, importance of empathy from the leader, and how being comfortable with one’s self and with others, promotes a harmonious work.Connect with Helena on LinkedIn. Want to continue the conversation? Come join our community of ambitious women https://www.facebook.com/groups/unapologeticallycommunity Maybe you're after a daily dose of inspiration and good vibes? Make sure you follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unapologetically.inc/ Or if you want to learn a little bit more about us and Unapologetically check our website https://www.unapologetically.com.au/ Thanks for tuning into the Unapologetically Podcast, make sure you hit that Follow button to stay in the loop about future episodes.

We're back for Part 2 with Narelle Fraser!If you haven’t listened to Part 1 jump back and hear all about Narelle’s successful career with Victoria Police working on some very high profile and extremely important cases.However, we left last week’s episode knowing that the job had taken a toll on Narelle and it was time to step away. Join us as she explains how everything came to a head in a courtroom in 2012 and her recovery journey since then.Know more about Narelle through her website. She also has her own Podcast and Black Samon events. Other events are here.DISCLAIMER: This episode contains distressing content and won’t be suitable for all listeners. It also contains discussions around mental health. If you need support, please read the show notes above.---Don't forget to come to join our community of ambitious women! https://www.facebook.com/groups/unapologeticallycommunity Maybe you're after a daily dose of inspiration and good vibes?Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unapologetically.inc/ Or if you want to learn a little bit more about us and Unapologetically check our website https://www.unapologetically.com.au/ Thanks for always tuning into the Unapologetically Podcast! Make sure you hit that Follow button to stay in the loop about future episodes.Know more about Narelle through her website. She also has her own Podcast and Black Samon events. Other events are here.

Narelle Fraser spent 27 years working for Victoria Police spending time in both the Homicide and Rape Squads and the Missing Persons Unit. She won many awards throughout her highly successful career and had a reputation as a dedicated, meticulous investigator.Ever wondered what this line of work is really like? Well, you’re about to find out. In this episode, Narelle takes us through what a day in her life would look like, some of the cases that still stick with her to this day, and why despite it all she still refers to it as the best job in the world.Make sure you don't miss the Part 2 next week! Know more about Narelle through her website. She also has her own Podcast and Black Samon events. Other events are here.DISCLAIMER: This episode contains distressing content and won’t be suitable for all listeners. It also contains discussions around mental health. If you need support, please read the show notes above.------Don't forget to come to join our community of ambitious women! https://www.facebook.com/groups/unapologeticallycommunity Maybe you're after a daily dose of inspiration and good vibes?Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unapologetically.inc/ Or if you want to learn a little bit more about us and Unapologetically check our website https://www.unapologetically.com.au/ Thanks for always tuning into the Unapologetically Podcast! Make sure you hit that Follow button to stay in the loop about future episodes.

Do you struggle to get along with a rude and disrespectful co-worker in your team?We know exactly what you're thinking.You don't have the face to say it to your manager because you are afraid of how things would end up for everyone.Of course! It may seem to feel impossible and frustrating.Well then, here's the sign to talk about it.We're so excited to share our personal and unfiltered opinions of some of the questions you bombed in!-------------Want to continue the conversation? Come join our community of ambitious women https://www.facebook.com/groups/unapologeticallycommunity Maybe you're after a daily dose of inspiration and good vibes? Make sure you follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unapologetically.inc/ Or if you want to learn a little bit more about us and Unapologetically check our website https://www.unapologetically.com.au/ Thanks for tuning into the Unapologetically Podcast, make sure you hit that Follow button to stay in the loop about future episodes.

It is often said that culture is the lens that we see the world through.How does this impact your life in a positive way?In this episode, another empowered woman joins us as she shares her experience with her unique approach to following her passion and independence.Ahdiya Gurgani is a UX/UI product designer and an artist who was born in Afghanistan, raised in the Middle East and is currently based in Melbourne, Australia. She has experience working with global brands such as Apple, Accenture, Hilton Worldwide, and many more.  You can keep in touch with Ahdiya on Instagram and on her website.Also, don't forget to come to join our community of ambitious women! https://www.facebook.com/groups/unapologeticallycommunity Maybe you're after a daily dose of inspiration and good vibes? Make sure you follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unapologetically.inc/ Or if you want to learn a little bit more about us and Unapologetically check our website https://www.unapologetically.com.au/ Thanks for always tuning into the Unapologetically Podcast! Make sure you hit that Follow button to stay in the loop about future episodes.

Anna is a Texas-based financial advisor that helps ambitious young professionals address uncertainty and achieve independence. Today we dissect Anna's super simple 4-step system for managing your money, and how you can get it up and running in your life today! If you want to connect with Anna you can find her on LinkedIn.Want to continue the conversation? Come join our community of ambitious women https://www.facebook.com/groups/unapologeticallycommunity Maybe you're after a daily dose of inspiration and good vibes? Make sure you follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unapologetically.inc/ Or if you want to learn a little bit more about us and Unapologetically check our website https://www.unapologetically.com.au/ Thanks for tuning into the Unapologetically Podcast, make sure you hit that Follow button to stay in the loop about future episodes.

Cara is the 22 year old co-founder and CEO of Steppen. Steppen helps fitness creators build community and monetise their content. Meanwhile they connect users with the perfect fitness content creator for them. Since launching in June 2021, Steppen has been downloaded over 250,000+ times. 

Lovely loyal listeners you may recall only 6 short months ago our very own Alisha officially took the leap of faith and left her 9-5.Want to know how it’s all going?We felt it was time to put Alisha back in the hot seat to share her biggest lessons learned (so far) since starting her own business.Join us as we go deep on the challenges, the surprises and the wins as Alisha brings us a non-filtered approach to building a successful business from the ground up.If you want to check out what Alisha has been working on you can visit https://persuasionexperience.com/ and remember she’s always up for a chat so you can reach out to her on LinkedIn.Want to continue the conversation? Come join our community of ambitious women https://www.facebook.com/groups/unapologeticallycommunity Maybe you're after a daily dose of inspiration and good vibes? Make sure you follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unapologetically.inc/ Or if you want to learn a little bit more about us and Unapologetically check our website https://www.unapologetically.com.au/ Thanks for tuning into the Unapologetically Podcast, make sure you hit that Follow button to stay in the loop about future episodes.

Our values are our guiding principles that heavily influence how we live our lives.So ask yourself: how clear are you about what your values are?Maybe you’ve never really considered it or maybe you have an idea but have never put too much thought into the power of them.In this episode we wanted to dive deep on the importance of not only knowing your values but also using them to lead your best life. We go over EXACTLY how you can narrow your core values down and actually make sense of them. To get started you can check out Brene Brown’s value exercise or if you’d prefer a test format try the Personal Values Assessment.Want to continue the conversation? Come join our community of ambitious women https://www.facebook.com/groups/unapologeticallycommunity Maybe you're after a daily dose of inspiration and good vibes? Make sure you follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unapologetically.inc/ Or if you want to learn a little bit more about us and Unapologetically check our website https://www.unapologetically.com.au/ Thanks for tuning into the Unapologetically Podcast, make sure you hit that Follow button to stay in the loop about future episodes.

Amie Duignan is shaking up the recruitment industry by helping candidates establish what their dream role may be, and then helping them land that dream job. Amie founded A.D Connects after recruiting for other companies for over 6 years. Through her LinkedIn she has 30K plus connections and has successfully placed over 200 candidates in the 2 years since launching her business. In today’s ep, Amie shares:How to know when to leave a jobThink you need to hit at least 12 months at a job to look good on your resume right? WRONG! Find out what you really need to know How to know if you need to leave your jobHow to find your dream job in your dream companyYou can find her: LinkedInIGWebsite 

Leadership - whether you're already doing it or you aspire to, it’s a topic that you can never stop learning about. We chat with leadership facilitator, coach, speaker and author, Louise Thomson to understand how we can all be better leaders. Louise has over three decades worth of leadership experience working within corporate Australia, not for profit, volunteer and her very own small business. These days she works with leadership teams aspiring leaders and is especially passionate about women who need support to rise into leadership roles. Also during the Covid-19 lockdowns Louise managed to find time to write her very first book, Talk Like A Leader. Today we tackle: Management vs leadership How to build trust when working remotely How to get rid of your 'disease to please' Plus much more! If you want to connect with Louise you can find her on LinkedIn or check out her website where her book Talk Like A Leader is available for purchase.Want to continue the conversation? Come join our community of ambitious women https://www.facebook.com/groups/unapologeticallycommunity Maybe you're after a daily dose of inspiration and good vibes? Make sure you follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unapologetically.inc/ Or if you want to learn a little bit more about us and Unapologetically check our website https://www.unapologetically.com.au/ Thanks for tuning into the Unapologetically Podcast, make sure you hit that Follow button to stay in the loop about future episodes.

Do you struggle to say no?Find yourself constantly putting others first?Maybe you keep tolerating behaviour you know you shouldn’t?It’s time to talk about boundaries.We discuss the importance of boundaries, how you can start setting them today and how you can make sure you stick to them.The book we refer to throughout the episode is Setting Boundaries by Dr Rebecca RayWant to continue the conversation? Come join our community of ambitious women https://www.facebook.com/groups/unapologeticallycommunity Maybe you're after a daily dose of inspiration and good vibes? Make sure you follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unapologetically.inc/ Or if you want to learn a little bit more about us and Unapologetically check our website https://www.unapologetically.com.au/ Thanks for tuning into the Unapologetically Podcast, make sure you hit that Follow button to stay in the loop about future episodes.

Like us you may be surprised to learn that 1 in 4 Australian women struggle with their relationship with alcohol.You’ve probably heard of the ‘sober curious movement’ but what does it actually mean?We sat down with Life & Sobriety Coach, Lucy Quick to better understand why women around the world are changing their relationship with alcohol. Lucy is the CEO & Co-Founder of Thrivalist where she and her business partner Jen Clements support women to feel empowered to live their most vibrant, healthy and rewarding lives. We discuss:The two questions you can ask yourself right now to better understand your relationship with alcohol Why we need to stop using the word ‘alcoholic’How you can identify red flags in yourself or others drinking habitsThe staggering amount the average person would save if they stopped drinking (you will be seriously shook)How you can respond to the pressure of drinking if you want to take a breakPlus, most importantly, how you can get started on changing your relationship with alcohol todayIf you want to learn more about Thrivalist you can check out the website or follow them on Instagram @thrivalistsobriety. Plus, if you want to connect with Lucy you can follow her @lucyquick_ or check out www.lucyquick.comResources:Drinking Cost Calculator10 Red Flags BlogLucy’s Sober JourneyRuby Warrington Sober Curious PodcastWant to continue the conversation and let us know what you think? Come join our community of ambitious women https://www.facebook.com/groups/unapologeticallycommunity Maybe you're after a daily dose of inspiration and good vibes? Make sure you follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unapologetically.inc/ Or if you want to learn a little bit more about us and Unapologetically check our website https://www.unapologetically.com.au/ Thanks for tuning into the Unapologetic Podcast, make sure you hit that Subscribe or Follow button to stay in the loop about future episodes.

Did you grow up obsessed with Australia’s Next Top Model like us?Or maybe you’re just simply curious if modeling is as it appears to be from the outside?Today we are excited to shine a light on a different industry.Meet Perrie Kap, Perrie is a model and writer who has worked across Asia and in Australia, appearing on the cover of international magazines such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Elle and Cosmopolitan. Her modelling career led her to India, where she lived and worked for over 5 years as one of the most in-demand, highest-paid models. She has appeared in a number of Bollywood movies and Netflix productions and holds the inaugural title of being cut-out of an Oscar-nominated movie.Join us as we chat with Perrie about:Her craziest insider stories shining a light on what it’s really like to be a modelHow her experiences have differed across different culturesThe concept of ‘model debt’ and why you might be surprised to learn what models really makeHow she has a dealt with body image and pressures to be a certain sizeIf you want to connect with Perrie you can find her on Instagram @perriekapWant to continue the conversation and let us know what you think? Come join our community of ambitious women https://www.facebook.com/groups/unapologeticallycommunity Maybe you're after a daily dose of inspiration and good vibes? Make sure you follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unapologetically.inc/ Or if you want to learn a little bit more about us and Unapologetically check our website https://www.unapologetically.com.au/ Thanks for tuning into the Unapologetic Podcast, make sure you hit that Subscribe or Follow button to stay in the loop about future episodes.

For this episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Tory Archbold. Tory spent over 20 years building her way up the PR ladder. She founded her own agency and worked with the likes of Megan Gale, Zara, Nespresso and Victoria’s Secret, just to name a few.Find out why in 2019, she chose to completely change course after a pivotal moment involving none other than Drew Barrymore.These days, as CEO of Powerful Steps, Tory’s mission is to share her learnings and her toolkit with high performing women to plot their personal roadmap to success. She reshapes brands, businesses and lives using the proven strategies she’s developed over two decades.Join us a we dive deep on Tory’s mantra “I know that just as our stories have the power to shape us, we have the power to shape our stories”.