Now if there ever was a woman to 'show off' it would be my next guest: Belinda Thomas. She's so much fun in a 'serious world' of business. Belinda is a facilitator, mentor and consultant. She's also a rebel, and a complete badass (in her words too!). We chat about: Doing business and sport in a 'mans' world. The impact of being raised in a generation that said, 'girls can be/do whatever they want'. Emotional intelligence - is there a difference between the genders. And much more... For all the d...
Apr 16, 2022•30 min
Today I'm showing off Raquel Medrano. Born in Argentina, now living in Perth Australia, Raquel is a Transformation and Leadership Coach. This is a lively discussion about life, womanhood and leadership. We chat about: Why finding your expertise and 'niche' is sometimes bad advice! Why women don't apply for big roles. The relationship of leadership and the unknown. How our conditioning and motherhood shapes our life. And much more... Raquel Medrano is a Transformational and Leadership Coach - wor...
Apr 15, 2022•34 min
If you look up the definition of 'mother archetype' in the dictionary, my next guest Laura Sweet would probably have her name there as an example. She's been a client of mine and has been active, nurturing, inspiring part of my Lead Your World community for a while, so it is with great pleasure that I get to 'show her off' today. Laura Sweet is a writer and artist living on a small homestead in Northern California between the Redwood Highway and Blacksands beaches of the Lost Coast since 1994. S...
Apr 14, 2022•28 min
Oh my. My next guest, Karen Stanton is a powerful woman who has the most beautiful, down-to-earth, natural, easy-going energy about her. We've known each other for a few decades but lost touch (apart from social media). And I'm sooooo glad we used this special edition series to reconnect. You'll be glad we did. As she's got SO much wisdom to encourage you with. Karen's bio is incredibly awe inspiring. She's Global Vice President of Marketing for IFF (the leader in Fragrances and Flavors globally...
Apr 13, 2022•30 min
Branding is second nature to Monika. In fact she's known as The Brand Woman (Die Markenfau). And it is my great pleasure to show her off to you on this episode (and also because I adore branding myself). As a business founder Monika well knows the ups and downs and balancing act of being a solo entrepreneur, business woman and mum... and we chat about this on the show. For all the details, and to see the video of this episode, go to merilyn.com Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.c...
Apr 12, 2022•28 min
Wow. Wow. Wow. If ever there was an example of women showing up, speaking up and being proud of who they are, it would be today's guest, Suzi Dafnis. And I'm thrilled to be showing her off today. We chat about: What the driving factor behind her business is. Why 'doing it alone' is the biggest barrier to women's success. The critical need for mentoring. The 4P growth zones of running your own business and which one do you need to work on. And much, much more... Suzi is a powerful business leader...
Apr 11, 2022•25 min
It is my great pleasure to 'show off' the ultra creative and talented (and very chatty) Shani Nottingham. An Australian artist with a heart for the environment (in particular the effect of bread tags). Shani (rhymes with rainy) is an artist of many talents, working with paint, print, collage and photography. She believes her mission is to make joyful beauty and loveliness to make your heart sing. Shani shows her work through exhibitions and her very successful social media channels, as well as h...
Apr 10, 2022•28 min
Oooh, this chat is fascinating. Absolutely fascinating. I'm showing off Rachel Wayte, who has a vary rare and unique gift of using her singing voice (think Opera standard) to bring energy healing to her world. This is a very 'personal' episode, as Rachel and I believe that the people who hear this are meant to hear it - so listen right to the end where Rachel 'channels' a special message for every listener. I hope it speaks to your heart and circumstances right now. Rachel Wayte is the world ren...
Apr 09, 2022•29 min
Wow. This has to be one of my favourite chats. Please meet the amazing Shawna Barnes. What a woman powerhouse she is. And I'm thrilled to be showing her off in this episode. If you love an intelligent, conscious discussion on the state of the growing pains on the planet and the role of women, you must listen to this. Shawna is a Confidence Coach who helps working women who feel they are not enough, not visible, or not heard and destined to be second-class citizens forever. That's how a lot of us...
Apr 08, 2022•28 min
Nicole Kidman is like Vegemite. ... that's something Australians might say. That (delicious) black toast topper that Australian parents scrape on their kid's sandwiches. You either love it, or you don't. Whatever your preference, you probably fall for the "Nicole Kidman Factor" every day. Or the "Jennifer Lopez Factor". The "Don't look your age" pressure. The appearance of not being over 30. When our passport photo says otherwise! No matter how many jars of anti-ageing skincare we own. Anti-agin...
Apr 07, 2022•31 min
Today I'm "showing off" the intriguing Mandy Jackson. If there ever was a definition of a human being that reminds you of a cheerful ray of sunlight - it would be Mandy. We chat about such topics as: Changing the narrative of 'woman'. Stepping into a different way of being. How to deal with 'faults' (hint, it's not to 'fix' them). And much, much more... She's got an unusual gift. Akashic Empowerment Readings are Mandy Jackson and vice versa. Mandy’s an Intuitive, practical, giggly, catalyst who ...
Apr 06, 2022•34 min
Want to hear a fiery, heart-felt chat about the seriousness of issues like women's agenda and the climate crisis? Then take 30 minutes and listen to Katja Brunkhorst, my next 'showoff project' guest. We chat about: The backlash that can happen when women speak up. Empathy and anger - two emotions we need more of. Making watching 'Our Planet' (David Attenborough) mandatory for humanity. Sisterhood, not victimhood. Katja is a human disco ball: combining her super-sharp PhD scholar head with all th...
Apr 05, 2022•30 min
Dr L Carol Scott is one of those deeply wise and warm human beings who knows with absolute certainty why she is here at this time on the planet. I could listen to her stories all day and come away a better woman for it. So I was thrilled when she agreed to come back on the show and be a part of this special edition series. We chat about: What it really means to 'be yourself' as a woman. The frustrating limits that are still put on women in so many fields, still in 2022. The dark & light side...
Apr 04, 2022•28 min
I have great pleasure in 'showing off' the talented Spencer Snakard. In this episode we chat about: Why women don't step forward enough into leadership and what to do about it. The unseen loneliness of women in leadership. How we can be inspired by generations of women. And much more... Spencer Snakard is an Executive Transformation Coach, Trainer and Speaker. She helps visionary entrepreneurial women leaders break through upper limits so they can turn their mission into a world-changing movemen...
Apr 03, 2022•21 min
Today I'm showing off my highly intuitive and curious friend, Stephanie Smilas. We chat about: The surprising influence of Sarah Conner from the Terminator movies! The uncommon power of asking confidently, as women How to use the magic wand question to decide what you want in life ... and much more. Stephanie is a self-proclaimed Light-Bulb-Moments junkie. She is the Shiftologist, the conversation holder and the founder of Unfold Consulting and the Unfold Your Potential Movement. She uses neurop...
Apr 02, 2022•34 min
Today I want you to meet the fabulous Fiona Nicholson. I LOVED this chat about the role of women, women in leadership and change on the planet. Fiona helps professional and business mums, students, and businesses transform, grow and succeed across all areas. Her coaching, consulting, educational services, and programs help unleash the power within so you get to live a life by design, regardless of age! Fiona was recognised as an Influential Leader in the Brainz 500 Global List in 2020 and 2021. ...
Apr 01, 2022•39 min
Today I'm honoured to show off my friend Carola Epple, who has an intriguing business. She's a media scientist, Virtual Reality entrepreneur and Managing Director of Lab E GmbH. Carola has a fascinating background in innovative business models, media formats and has an MBA in Innovation and Business Creation. She's an expert in the use of virtual reality for activating emotional arousal and her research led to her founding her own company in this space. She uses technology to help individuals es...
Mar 31, 2022•26 min
Yolanda is summed up with one word: fabulocity! She's a fairly recent friend, but one of those you instantly feel like you've known all your life. So of course I wanted to 'show her off' during this special edition series. Yolanda Drewell is a Style Activator, Midlife Anti-Propagandist and Queen Of Fabulocity™️ who uses flamboyant clothes, language and modalities to empower midlife women to look, feel and do fabulous. South African, born to Dutch parents, living in the UK with her husband and fo...
Mar 30, 2022•29 min
Today I have the very great pleasure to 'show off' Sigrun. Sigrun has been in my world for about 4 years - initially as my online business coach and now as part of her team where I do coaching with her mastermind clients. My absolute favourite experience with Sigrun was attending a business retreat in her home country, Iceland - one of the highlights of my whole life. Sigrun's bio is remarkable... She's an award winning business coach, marketer and multiple 7 figure entrepreneur with a mission t...
Mar 29, 2022•37 min
Oooh, now here's a lady who I can't wait to show off to you about. The most spiffing (her words) Johdi Woodford. Johdi is a Restorative Movement Specialist who helps women and gender expansives, over 40, to finally uncover the root cause of their pain and treat it so that it doesn’t come back again. Johdi’s clients enjoy lasting, unparalleled results because she takes a revolutionary and rebellious route to the otherwise very boring, very ineffective methods that you'll find elsewhere in the Hea...
Mar 28, 2022•28 min
Imagine starting a new business for people wanting to travel to China just before the pandemic broke out! That's what happened to today's guest, Richelle Gamlam. Richelle is one of my LeadYourWorld members and I'm delighted to show her off today. She's a serial expat who has been living abroad since 2013, and now she helps other people create their dream lives abroad. After living and working in China for five years, Richelle transitioned to a location-independent life while working for herself ...
Mar 27, 2022•30 min
I have great pleasure in showing off Narelle Lamond. Narelle and I go back about 30 years and I think after this chat you'll also fall in love with her! She's an avid and passionate connector of people. Her work life has been in the administrative and management arena working in areas such as health, drug & alcohol rehabilitation and construction industries. Narelle's focus of "connection" and the power of the bonds forged have become her trademark. Narelle believes, that "the power of belon...
Mar 26, 2022•24 min
Introducing the remarkable Caroline Joynson. Caroline and I met about 5 years ago when she was in a pilot test of new programme I was creating. We've stayed friends ever since. Caroline is a PR Strategist and the founder of Cheerleader PR. She has a heart to empower business owners to promote themselves with greater confidence - helping them to gain media coverage and PR. She's a mum of two and is based in Leeds, UK... and has that fabulous northern English accent! I'm thrilled to be showing her...
Mar 25, 2022•31 min
One of my favourite parts of this ShowOff Project is 'showing off' women who have been in my world for decades. I've known today's guest, Karen Horn, for about 20 years. She's one of those people who just shine - through dark times and the good times. And I'm honoured to introduce you to her today. Karen is a wife and mum and runs her own business, Teaming Works during the pandemic. She's AMAZING at building and growing teams - and has done so for 30 years. Her heart for people is probably what ...
Mar 24, 2022•26 min
Today I'm showing off Melanie Weller. We met for the first time on my podcast and we've become great friends. Melanie is a mindset and performance expert, taking speakers, leaders, and performers from stage fright to the spotlight and beyond. She also teaches vagus nerve courses to healthcare professionals and coaches. But she's way more than that. She's an incredible human being, mom and soul. This chat is a part of a special edition series where I'm SHOWING OFF women. Everyday women of all sor...
Mar 23, 2022•31 min
Today I have the great pleasure to show off Eva Martins. An everyday woman with a superwoman costume underneath - as wow, she has achieved a lot and has some inspiring stories to tell in this episode. Eva is the founder of the Global Women Leadership Academy, a number 1 international and best-selling author, international speaker, executive leader in Fortune 500 Company, and a business owner with a mission to empower women to skyrocket their lives. For all the details, and to watch the full vide...
Mar 22, 2022•29 min
How does an everyday mum of 8 be a successful parent and entrepreneur? Today I'm 'showing off' Monica Perez Burnett, from USA. In this episode you'll find out how she does it. For all the details, and to watch the full video of this episode, go to merilyn.com Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com Join the Tall Poppy Society...
Mar 21, 2022•28 min
Oooh, I'm thrilled to 'show off' another woman who beautifully balances her feminine and masculine energies as an entrepreneur. Introducting Agnieszka from Poland. She's an architect with a soft spot for the handmade industry who founded OPLOTKI.pl - a Polish crafting community and a thriving business based on crafting on-line workshops for both individuals and corporate. The idea behind Agnieszka’s work was captured in a TEDx Warsaw Women speech “Handmade. Product or a process?” and her journey...
Mar 20, 2022•26 min
Today I'm 'showing off' Margit Brazda Poirier. A remarkable woman I've come to know over the past 2 years as a client, now friend. Please enjoy this intelligent, informed chat. Margit is an entrepreneur, owner of her company Grants4Good, and an ordained minister. Her passion is working with nonprofit organizations to help them make positive change in the world. For more details and the full video of this episode, go to merilyn.com Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com Join the Ta...
Mar 19, 2022•28 min
Today I'm chatting with Gwen Deloux. She's French, living in London and her wow is as a leadership, mindset and self-care coach. She's absolutely passionate about helping people be at their best and own their brilliance, with an emphasis on their human interactions and relationship with nature. She especially works with women and teams who want to create more impact and a better future in line with their values. And... she is a part of this special edition series where I'm SHOWING OFF women. Eve...
Mar 18, 2022•29 min
