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The Women"s Agenda Podcast

We chat through the key stories shaping Women"s Agenda. From the leaders doing the right (and wrong things), to the policymakers shaping the future for women, and the breakthrough moments making a difference and more. This is business, leadership, politics, health and climate from a woman"s perspective.The Women"s Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, publisher of Women"s Agenda. You can check out our other podcasts The Leadership Lessons, The Moments That Make Us and The Women"s Health

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29:28

How opportunities change the VC game for founders

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/08/26

Women are not short of ideas, ambition and skills. So how can we leverage this fact to narrow the massive gap in VC funding, where just 2% of private investment went to all female founding teams in Australia in 2024? We're on a mission to share these solutions through our limited series, What We Could Solve.In Part 4, we're exploring the power of opportunities, including competitions, accelerators, initiatives taught in high schools, and both founders and VCs thinking outside the box. Speaking with

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12:28

What the Government's health investment means for women

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/08/22

This week, Labor MP Rebecca White joins the podcast, fresh from being appointed Assistant Minister for Health & Aged Care and winning the Tasmanian seat of Lyons at the Federal election.She speaks with Tarla Lambert-Patel about the government’s $573 million funding boost for women’s health, including what the investment will mean on the ground. Rebecca also discusses her priorities in the portfolio and how she's approaching tough issues like domestic and family violence. The Women's Agenda

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30:51

Bootstrapping and rejecting the VC system

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/08/11

Bootstrapping your way to business success doesn't always get as much attention as a large capital raise. But it is an approach to building big businesses that many women are pursuing and generating significant wealth in the process.Entrepreneur Leela Cosgrove is rejecting the VC system altogether and thinks more women should do so, opting to build in more sustainable ways.Meanwhile, Renece Brewster is another entrepreneur who didn't actively seek to avoid the system altogether, but did bootstrap

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26:12

How a DV disclosure scheme could save lives

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/08/08

Jo Cooper never backs down. Her career to date and the epic court battle she won a few years back prove it.Now she's tackling bystander apathy and pushing for more serious action on ending domestic and family violence.She's been at the forefront of generating community support to introduce a domestic violence disclosure scheme in the state of NSW, and potentially to see it move across other states and territories.A little bit of background: At the last NSW election, then Premier Dominic Perrottet

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27:32

The bold plan to make WFH a legal right

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/08/04

Could working from home be enshrined as a legal right in Victoria? Premier Jacina Allan believes it can and should be. The premier joins the podcast for the first time to discuss the plan, unveiled just over the weekend.It's a bold and ambitious move, and one that could push a permanent shift in workplace culture across the country. Premier Allan particularly sees it as a win for women and anyone with caring responsibilities, enabling them to better participate in the workforce. The Women's Agenda

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25:24

Closing the investment gap? Start with VCs committing...

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/08/03

Just 15 per cent of private investment in Australia went to startup teams with at least one female founder in 2024.Through this limited Women's Agenda series, we're exploring solutions for actually closing this gap -- solutions that go beyond "fixing" women.In Part 1, we got to some of the issues facing female founders as well as founders from diverse backgrounds.Now in Part 2, we're getting started on solutions: starting with those who typically hold access to capital: Venture Capitalists!Venture

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30:25

What's behind the massive gender gap in startup...

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/07/27

Just 2% of private investment went to all-female founding teams in 2024, and just 15% to teams with at least one female founder. So what can be done about it? This is episode one of a special 6-part series examining solutions for closing the massive gender gap in startup investment. Closing this gap is more important than ever, given the challenges we face in health, climate, housing, tech and elsewhere. Just imagine: what if we could tap into and fund the best possible ideas? This first episode is

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33:58

New parliament. More women than ever. Will it make a...

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/07/25

This is the weekly wrap! We discuss the women's records in the new parliament, the most moving speeches of the week, and why the woman who took down Peter Dutton at the election is one of the most remarkable people to have ever served as an MP. Plus, the tragic numbers and inaction in Gaza, including a moving call to action organised by a number of women-led NGOs in Canberra this week. And we touch on the Kiss Cam situation, one week later: the all male board, those who lost their jobs and the

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24:31

Of course the birthrate's down!

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/07/18

We take on three stories that got us talking: why the birthrate is declining in metropolitan cities, the UK's brilliant idea to lower the voting age, and how everyone's talking about the Epstein Files. Everyone, except Trump. This is the weekly wrap, with Women's Agenda co founders Angela Priestley and Tarla Lambert-Patel. The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, publisher of Women's Agenda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:20

Blindfolded, interrogated, detained. Cheng Lei on...

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/07/11

Journalist Cheng Lei joins the podcast to discuss her memoir based on her time in prison in China: Cheng Lei: A Memoir of Freedom.Cheng Lei is a news anchor with Sky News, who previously worked in Singapore and China, including as the anchor of China’s government-run, English-language Global Business TV show.She was arrested at her office in 2020 on claims she'd supplied state secrets. She was taken back to her home in Beijing, where her apartment was searched, she was blindfolded and driven to a

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27:59

NDAs silence women. Can employers stop using them?

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/06/30

Confidentiality and NDAs are frequently used by employers to silence those who’ve been sexually harassed at work.But why should victim-survivors have to stay quiet? The Australian Human Rights Commission has called for changes to the Sex Discrimination Act to restrict the use of confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements in workplace harassment cases, among other recommendations. Sex Discrimination Commissioner Dr Anna Cody joins the conversation to share more on the recommendations, the

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28:00

Only 123 years for gender equality! Who gets...

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/06/13

The stories that got people talking this week, including a new report claiming Australia (and the world) have improved on women's health and representation—giving us now only (only!) 123 years to wait for gender equality. Plus, Scott Morrison gets an honour. So, how about those not getting recognised? And the new report claiming a global trend towards new parents preferring baby girls over boys. The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, publisher of Women's Agenda. Hosted on Acast

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24:43

Fresh imposter sydrome take, and the 1 in 3 men

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/06/06

One in three men have admitted to using violence in intimate relationships, according to new research this week. Not allegedly. Not accused. But these men are self-reporting the fact that they have used such violence.Also this week, Jacinda Ardern delivered a fresh take on impostor syndrome, highlighting the good it can help a self-aware leader achieve. Plus what does it take to return a career following trauma? Katherine Berney joins the podcast to discuss these key stories and more. Katherine is

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27:54

'You can't get everything right' Is no excuse

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/06/01

Human rights lawyerPrabha Nandagopaljoins the podcast to discuss the latest news from the past week, including a scathing review into the toxic culture of one of Australia's best-known institutions, a Senator speaking out about sexism and what Australians can do to push parliamentarians to do more for those in Gaza. The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media. You can catch up on all our stories at Women's Agenda. Prabha Nandagopal is a human rights and discrimination lawyer and founder

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30:38

How to use power for good

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/05/18

Legendary Labor policymaker Jenny Macklin spent 11 years in Opposition before the six years she spent on the frontbench of the Rudd/Gillard Government. She knows that the long setup is well and truly worth it, as long as you're ready to make the most of your time in power, knowing it's fleeting. In Jenny's case, she was instrumental in delivering Australia first national paid parental leave scheme, the NDIS and the National Apology, among other things. Jenny joins the podcast for a conversation on

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17:04

Resilience, self worth and the power of a simply act...

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/05/06

To mark National Family Violence Remembrance Day, we're sharing this powerful conversation with Farah Mak, actor, speaker, founder, mother and survivor. Farah shares how she cultivates self worth and resilience, especially supporting herself and kids during the years she spend in the court system. You might know Farah from her work on stage, in the media, or on screen in Neighbours, playing the character Katrina Marshall.But behind her public life, Farah is someone who has truly transformed personal

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20:35

Power, Policy and Representation as we go to vote

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/05/02

Deputy Speaker Sharon Claydon joins us to discuss the realities of political life, what’s changed for women in Parliament, and what hasn’t. She shares her views on representation and the challenges of pushing for progress within a system built to resist it. Enjoy this frank conversation about the long game of change, right before the 2025 federal election!Thanks to Dinushi Dias for guest-hosting The Women's Agenda Podcast this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:14

We need a Minister for Food. The food insecurity...

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/04/23

Ronni Kahn's energy and passion brings a much needed voice to one of the most significant issues Australia faces: food insecurity, including the mental and physical tolls such insecurity places on women. Through OzHarvest, Kahn's built a team of staff and volunteers who rescue food and repurpose it for those who need it most. But in 2025, during a cost-of-living crisis and housing crisis, OzHarvest is highlighting the more than 50,000 people who get turned away from food services every month and the

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28:02

Olympian turned politician: Zali Steggall on holding...

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/04/18

Olympian turned politician: Zali Steggall on holding power to accountIndependent MP Zali Steggall joins the podcast from the campaign trail as she fights to retain the seat of Warringah.Steggall discusses taking on a former prime minister when she first won the seat, as well as the work she has done since, including her involvement in the climate wars.Steggall also talks about he potential for a minority government and holding major parties to account from the crossbench.An Olympian turned barrister

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29:16

Glazing politicians, + where is ending DV this election?

The Women"s Agenda Podcast ·

2025/04/11

What's missing from the election campaign? Lifesaving and opportunity-creating policies for women.We discuss the latest, as well as women's representation across the major parties.Elsewhere, Tarla and Angela discuss lessons from the week, including reality, politicians answering questions and the best new word for your vocab.The Women's Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, publisher of Women's Agenda. You can sign up to our daily news update, and become a member to support our work. Hosted

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