Rowena Leslie’s great-grandfather was a gold prospector. Mining, she says, is in her blood. It makes sense, then, that she and her sister founded successful mining business, Kai Rho Contracting. This week Rowena speaks to Next Generation Innovators @aliciasteviestephenson about its advent, and how they keep it “local, Aboriginal and experienced”. New episodes will be in your feed on Thursdays - subscribe now so you never miss one. Enormous thanks to our partner AusIndustry's Entrepreneurs’ Progr...
May 12, 2021•30 min•Season 5Ep. 8
In this special bonus episode, Alicia Stephenson brings Yume Food Australia CEO Katy Barfield back for a rapid fire round to answer ten of our burning questions. New episodes will be in your feed on Thursdays - subscribe now so you never miss one. Enormous thanks to our partner AusIndustry's Entrepreneurs’ Programme at https://business.gov.au/ep Host @aliciasteviestephenson Guest Katy Barfield, @yumefoodaustralia founder and CEO Loved this episode? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts ...
May 10, 2021•4 min
In this week's episode of Next Generation Innovators, @aliciasteviestephenson speaks to @yumefoodaustralia founder Katy Barfield about her latest frontier in the war on waste: selling surplus food to put it on plates instead of in the bin. New episodes will be in your feed on Thursdays - subscribe now so you never miss one. Enormous thanks to our partner AusIndustry's Entrepreneurs’ Programme at https://business.gov.au/ep Host @aliciasteviestephenson Guest @yumefoodaustralia Loved this episode? ...
May 05, 2021•30 min•Season 5Ep. 7
In this special bonus episode, Kehoe's Kitchen founder Katrina Kehoe goes even deeper on how she got her products on supermarket shelves. New episodes will be in your feed on Thursdays - subscribe now so you never miss one. Enormous thanks to our partner AusIndustry's Entrepreneurs’ Programme at https://business.gov.au/ep Host @aliciasteviestephenson Guest @kehoeskitchen Loved this episode? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help others find us Get in touch at hello@futurewomen.co...
May 03, 2021•5 min
In this week's episode, Alicia speaks to Kehoe's Kitchen founder Katrina Kehoe about how she got her organic food business from market stalls to major supermarket shelves – and how you can too. New episodes will be in your feed on Thursdays - subscribe now so you never miss one. Enormous thanks to our partner AusIndustry's Entrepreneurs’ Programme at business.gov.au/ep Host @aliciasteviestephenson Guest Katrina Kehoe @kehoeskitchen Loved this episode? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcas...
Apr 28, 2021•26 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Future Women's Drive podcast is back for a second season and this time, there's a brand new host. Join journalist and presenter, Leila McKinnon, as she chats to inspirational women who are living their lives, their way. Find out what drives them; the lessons they've learned; and the ones they wish they'd known earlier. New episodes will be in your feed on Wednesdays - subscribe now so you never miss one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 26, 2021•1 min
Smileyscope CEO, Dr Evelyn Chan, talks about the anguish she experienced injecting needles in patients as a junior doctor and how this sparked the idea for an innovative virtual reality solution. New episodes will be in your feed on Thursdays - subscribe now so you never miss one. Enormous thanks to our partner AusIndustry's Entrepreneurs’ Programme at https://business.gov.au/ep Host @aliciasteviestephenson Find out more about Smileyscope Loved this episode? Leave us a rating and review on Apple...
Apr 21, 2021•19 min•Season 5Ep. 5
We first sat down with Adore Beauty founder, Kate Morris, in 2019 and much has happened with her company since then. In this episode, Alicia speaks to Kate about listing on the ASX, putting everything on the line, and why we all need to be thinking bigger. New episodes will be in your feed on Thursdays - subscribe now so you never miss one. Enormous thanks to our partner AusIndustry's Entrepreneurs’ Programme at https://business.gov.au/ep Host @aliciasteviestephenson Guest @kateadorebeauty - lis...
Apr 14, 2021•23 min•Season 5Ep. 4
In this week's episode, Alicia speaks to Ettitude Founder and CEO, Phoebe Yu, about managing rapid growth, the benefits of a direct to consumer model, and knowing your numbers. Ettitude is an organic bamboo bedding, bath and sleepwear company. New episodes will be in your feed on Thursdays - subscribe now so you never miss one. Enormous thanks to our partner AusIndustry's Entrepreneurs’ Programme at https://business.gov.au/ep Host @aliciasteviestephenson Guest @ettitudestore Loved this episode? ...
Apr 07, 2021•27 min•Season 5Ep. 3
In this special bonus episode, Alicia speaks to Yetta Rawadi, Co-founder and Director of Slyletica - a full-service fashion agency helping influencers turn a personal brand into a profitable business, and empowering entrepreneurs to start up and scale up. Alicia and Yetta chat about how Slyletica became the name behind some of the world’s best-known online fashion brands, the pain points experienced along the way, and why athleisure is the fashion of the future. New episodes will be in your feed...
Apr 06, 2021•38 min
In this week's episode, Alicia speaks to artist Rachael Sarra about using art to educate, successful collaborations, and managing the request to work for free in return for exposure. New episodes will be in your feed on Thursdays - subscribe now so you never miss one. Enormous thanks to our partner AusIndustry's Entrepreneurs’ Programme at https://business.gov.au/ep Host @aliciasteviestephenson Follow Rachael Sarra at @sar.ra__ and rachaelsarra.com Loved this episode? Leave us a rating and revie...
Mar 31, 2021•26 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Introducing another Future Women podcast we know you'll love. Anonymous Was A Woman with Jamila Rizvi and Astrid Edwards is a conversation on books by, and about, women. Join Jamila and Astrid as they chat each week about books, in a way that helps them make sense of the world. You'll also hear interviews with well-known authors such as Brit Bennett, Louise Milligan and Sarah Krasnostein, as well as Jamila and Astrid's recommendations to add to your must-read list. It's in partnership with Hache...
Mar 29, 2021•2 min
Next Generation Innovators is back! In the first episode of our fifth season, Alicia speaks with State of Escape's Co-Founder, Desley Maidment, about not following trends, the power of word of mouth, and operating with integrity. New episodes will be in your feed on Thursdays - subscribe so you never miss one. Enormous thanks to our partner AusIndustry's Entrepreneurs’ Programme at business.gov.au Host @aliciasteviestephenson Our guest @stateofescape Loved this episode? Leave us a rating and rev...
Mar 24, 2021•28 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Next Generation Innovators is back for a fifth season and will be in your feed this Thursday. Join Future Women's Chief Commercial Officer, Alicia Stephenson, as she taps into the stories behind some of Australia’s most impressive entrepreneurs and how they’ve scaled their ideas into successful businesses. Whether you’re in business, own one or dream of doing it yourself, these conversations will guide you through the ups and downs of start-ups – from ideation and development to investment and s...
Mar 21, 2021•1 min
In this special bonus episode, Brooke and Alicia speak to CEO & Founder of MedCorp Technologies and Mioplay, Jacqui Savage about pitching in Silicon Valley, understanding end users vs customers, and having the right people around you. We'll be back in your feed soon with a brand new season. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss it. Enormous thanks to our partner the Entrepreneurs’ Programme at business.gov.au and to Fancy Films for producing it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Feb 23, 2021•37 min
Brooke Boney and Alicia Stephenson chat with Founder & CEO of FluroSat , Anastasia Volkova, about the venture funding process, hiring people you disagree with and humbleness in leadership. That was our last episode of this season and we’ll be back early 2021 with another stellar lineup of entrepreneurs. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss it. Enormous thanks to our partner the Entrepreneurs’ Programme at business.gov.au and to Fancy Films for producing it. See omnystudio.com/listen...
Dec 16, 2020•30 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Alicia chats to Melissa Anderson, a Director at AusIndustry’s Entrepreneurs’ Programme, about what real leadership looks like, building teams in SMEs, and Australia's export future. New episodes are out each Thursday. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss one. Enormous thanks to our partner the Entrepreneurs’ Programme at business.gov.au and to Fancy Films for producing it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 09, 2020•37 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Alicia chats to Francesca founder Hannah Vasicek about going from selling jewellery at markets to building a thriving global company, capital raising through crowdfunding, and faking it until you make it. New episodes are out each Thursday. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss one. Enormous thanks to our partner the Entrepreneurs’ Programme at business.gov.au and to Fancy Films for producing it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 02, 2020•35 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In this bonus episode, Brooke and Alicia chat to Anna Ross from Kester Black. Anna discusses who she bounces business ideas off and the rigorous process companies have to go through to become B Corp certified. New episodes are out each Thursday. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss one. Enormous thanks to our partner the Entrepreneurs' Programme at business.gov.au and to Fancy Films for producing it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 29, 2020•11 min
Brooke and Alicia speak to Kester Black founder, Anna Ross, about how to get the most from your PR and social media activity, logistics challenges, and three questions everyone with a business idea needs to answer. New episodes are out each Thursday. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss one. Enormous thanks to our partner the Entrepreneurs’ Programme at business.gov.au and to Fancy Films for producing it. Head to futurewomen.com for membership options, newsletters and more podcasts. See omn...
Nov 25, 2020•41 min•Season 4Ep. 5
A new Future Women podcast all about investing but not in a scary way - in a way that will make you feel smart and confident to boot. In this three-part series hosted by Nine News Reporter Alice Monfries, you’ll learn investment basics from the experts who explain things in a simple and jargon-free way, without putting you to sleep. You'll also hear from a woman who went from not being very good with money (in her own words) to a confident investor, and we’ll have some fun busting a few myths al...
Nov 24, 2020•2 min
Brooke and Alicia chat to Co-founder and COO of Eloments Natural Vitamin Tea , Julie Hirsch, about the two years of R&D that went into making a world-first product range, lessons in securing funding, why mistakes don’t diminish progress, and more. New episodes are out each Thursday. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss one. Enormous thanks to our partner the Entrepreneurs’ Programme at business.gov.au and to Fancy Films for producing it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Nov 18, 2020•45 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Coming up on Thursday's episode, Brooke and Alicia speak to Eloments Natural Vitamin Tea Co-founder and COO, Julie Hirsch. Julie has an incredible amount of wisdom to share - make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss the full episode. Enormous thanks to our partner the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Entrepreneurs’ Programme and to Fancy Films for producing it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 16, 2020•2 min
In this very special NAIDOC Week episode, Brooke and Alicia chat to Clothing the Gap Chief Creative Officer Sianna Catullo about using the power of fashion to create social change, the highs and lows of the Free the Flag campaign, and why throwing yourself in the deep end pays off. Since this episode was recorded, the Select Committee on the Aboriginal Flag published their report, view it at https://clothingthegap.com.au/pages/aboriginal-flag-senate-committee . New episodes are out every Thursda...
Nov 12, 2020•35 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this bonus episode, Brooke and Alicia chat to Michelle Gallaher, CEO of Opyl - an ASX listed company that's working at the intersection of AI, health and social media about some of the lesser known benefits of AI collection in the healthcare sector and Opyl's involvement in the race for a Covid-19 vaccine. New episodes are out each Thursday. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss one. Enormous thanks to our partner the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Entrepreneurs’ Pr...
Nov 08, 2020•10 min
In this week’s episode of Next Generation Innovators Brooke Boney and co-host Alicia Stephenson chat to Michelle Gallaher, CEO of Opyl - an ASX listed company that's working at the intersection of AI, health and social media. Michelle talks about not shying away from risk, the freedom of not giving a damn that comes with age, and the realities of getting more women in STEM roles. New episodes are out each Thursday. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss one. Enormous thanks to our partner the...
Nov 04, 2020•42 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Brooke Boney and co-host Alicia Stephenson chat with Michelle Andrews and Zara McDonald from the Shameless podcast about backing yourself, cultivating a loyal community, and why done is better than perfect. Subscribe now in your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode and if you like what you hear, we'd love it you could leave us a rating, review and share with a friend. Massive thanks to our partner the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Entrepreneurs’ Programme an...
Oct 28, 2020•38 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Next Generation Innovators is returning for a fourth season. Today entertainment reporter Brooke Boney will be tapping into the stories behind some of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs and how they’ve scaled their ideas into global businesses. This season, Brooke is joined by Future Women's Chief Commercial Officer, Alicia Stephenson, and together they'll guide you through the ups and downs of start ups, from ideation and development, to investment and scale. This podcast is made in part...
Oct 21, 2020•2 min
To call Mina Radhakrishnan a ‘disruptor’ would be an understatement. She cut her teeth working for some of Silicon Valley’s biggest names including Google and Uber. Mina had the world at her feet as Uber’s 20th hire and Head of Product. Now she has her sights firmly set on the Australian property management industry. Mina is the co-founder of :Different, a Sydney-based start-up that is using technology to change how properties are managed in Australia. Here, Mina shares how :Different is managin...
Apr 05, 2020•33 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Ava Matthews is a former sunscreen delinquent who is now permanently coated in SPF50+. What started as a weekend side-hustle with co-founder, Rebecca Jefferd, became Ultra Violette, a cult Aussie sunscreen brand dedicated to future-proofing our faces. After a rapid rise, all within 12 months of launch, Ultra Violette was selected as Sephora’s first dedicated sunscreen brand and is now available in all stores across Australia and New Zealand. Here, Ava shares the inception of Ultra Violette, how ...
Mar 29, 2020•27 min•Season 3Ep. 7
