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Growing Pains

Growing Pains

By Caroline Brunne

Growing Pains is the podcast delivering stories from seasoned adults to the up and comers.
There seems to be different levels of 'adulting'. Growing Pains is here with the intention of sharing the experiences, challenges, successes, pains and major learnings from our guests' growing journey, in hopes to ease growing pains for transitioning adults.
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Tina Tower: A seasoned businesswoman on a mission to help 100 women build a $1 million a year business by 2025

Growing PainsMay 25, 2021

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Money & Property with Katherine Persoglia
Aug 31, 202146:46
Living the Dream with Andrew Morello
Aug 24, 202148:27
Lessons from our Parents with Jump Daddy & Dr Tom Geue
Aug 17, 202146:53
Delicious Food on a Budget with Johnny Di Francesco
Aug 10, 202145:45
Better Conversations with Shantelle Thompson, Gemma Saunders & Lilian Kikuvi

Better Conversations with Shantelle Thompson, Gemma Saunders & Lilian Kikuvi

Shantelle Thompson, Gemma Saunders & Lilian Kikuvi are the powerhouse women behind the Becoming Better Together Collective. They believe that once we know ourselves, our contexts and each other better, we can do better, together in a culture first decade! That is why the Collective's vision is becoming better, together! The Becoming Better Together Program is a bespoke program aimed at addressing this question: How might we create a culture of belonging and respect by having vital, authentic and brave discussions about diversity, equity & inclusion in order to become better, together? During this episode Caroline, Shantelle, Gemma & Liliana discuss why they are actively seeking out better conversations in their community and how they believe you can have better conversations with the people in your life. Show Notes: Becoming Better Together Collective https://www.linkedin.com/company/becoming-better-together-collective/
Aug 03, 202101:16:22
Avoiding Burnout with Angela Ceberano

Avoiding Burnout with Angela Ceberano

Caroline chats with Angela Ceberano a professionally trained PR consultant and founder of Flourish PR and Marco & Co. Angela is a woman with a wealth of experience and a woman who well and truly knows the way our bodies can burnout when we stretch them too far. Angela will share the journey of her career, and what has happened to her as she has navigated the road of success whilst trying to find balance and self-care. Show Notes: Flourish PR https://www.flourishpr.com/our-people/ https://www.instagram.com/flourish_pr/ https://www.facebook.com/flourishpublicrelations/ Angela Ceberano https://www.instagram.com/angelaceberano/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAmJdnHwfT_WNIKI7TI0UUg https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-ceberano-02a8b831/?originalSubdomain=au Marco & Co https://marcoandco.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/marcocandles/ https://www.facebook.com/MarcoCoCandles/
Jul 27, 202143:34
Welcome to Growing Pains

Welcome to Growing Pains

Becoming an adult is hard and it can come with some serious growing pains. We want to ease that pain for you! We've pulled together some really incredible interesting people who are also fully grown adults to share their stories and lessons.

Over the upcoming episodes, in this first season, which is a six-part series, our host Caroline Brunne will deep dive with them on different topics that we think are important to the early stages of your adult life. We will share stories, laughs, and maybe even some tears and help you see that with a little bit of support, taking on the learnings that other people have experienced, and being open to the power of human connection you can ease your growing pains and design your first few years of adulthood for the better.

If this sounds like something you just have to get into your ears, or you know someone who would love to have a listen, then be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our first episode when it drops on Wednesday 28th July 2021.

Welcome to Growing Pains.
Jul 15, 202103:45
Christine Teo: A senior government advisor, social worker, entrepreneur, human rights advocate, policy writer, educator, visionary, and public speaker using her time on this earth to make a significant difference in the space of human trafficking and chil
Jun 01, 202101:09:55
Tina Tower: A seasoned businesswoman on a mission to help 100 women build a $1 million a year business by 2025
May 25, 202151:50
Amanda Hodgson: A woman on a quest to #bebetter, Amanda works as a performance coach where she hacks human potential and elevates performance
May 18, 202159:47
Jaqui O'Donohoe: A woman who lives a life of adventure, who has a goal is to inspire a little adventure in all of us
May 11, 202145:52
Sharon Green: Founding editor of SHE DEFINED, a digital lifestyle publication for smart, savvy women who are in search of more
May 04, 202140:08
Kerry Cooke: A woman of many skills who juggles different roles and loves. Kerry embraces that she is not an anything, but at the same time she is an everything - an important lesson in life, the letting go of being a "something", and allowing her life to
Apr 27, 202101:21:16
Rebecca Tapp: A CEO, creator and changemaker,  who is assisting leaders to unlock ancient intuitive wisdom with a focus on navigating the future
Apr 20, 202101:04:44
Melissa Martin: A woman with a rockstar paralegal past who now spends her days working as a photographer creating images for ambitious leaders and business owners
Apr 13, 202147:19
Nikki Hind: The founder of Blind Grit, single mother of two BRILLIANT boys & Australia's first legally blind fashion designer
Apr 06, 202157:20
Hala Abdelnour: A woman who has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and families who are experiencing various hardships, including family violence
Mar 30, 202101:00:54
Maritza Barone: A woman of many talents whose goal is to elevate people in the world, who are pushing humanity forward - through the content she creates and is involved in

Maritza Barone: A woman of many talents whose goal is to elevate people in the world, who are pushing humanity forward - through the content she creates and is involved in

Maritza joins Caroline from beautiful Fiji as they chat about purpose, connection and things you can't unhear. Show Notes: https://www.maritzabarone.com/ instagram.com/maritza_barone/ https://www.facebook.com/MaritzaCBarone Conscious Conversations https://www.consciousconversations.live/ Things you can't unhear https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/things-you-cant-un-hear/id1456980938 https://open.spotify.com/show/35xkl5nv6Jri9TPybpq38J?si=h1vXPFYVTBChDA1oKnY-kA&nd=1
Mar 23, 202153:49
Lauren Oliver: A woman dedicated to empowering mothers, building community and changing lives
Mar 16, 202155:29
Dr Jodi Richardson: Professional speaker, author and wellbeing educator who is helping people dial down anxiety and move forward to do everything that's important to them
Mar 10, 202148:12
Mayase Jere: A human-centred Technologist making education accessible to every child and increasing the leadership of women in STEM
Mar 02, 202153:36
Brigitte Warne: A woman with a passion for fostering a more 'age-positive' culture, both in Australia and overseas

Brigitte Warne: A woman with a passion for fostering a more 'age-positive' culture, both in Australia and overseas

Caroline & Brigitte chat all things modelling, diversity and the opportunities in marketing for age representation. Show Notes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brigitte-warne-97973541/ https://www.instagram.com/brigwarne/ Silverfox Management: https://www.silverfoxmgmt.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/silverfoxmgmt/ https://www.instagram.com/silverfoxmgmt/
Feb 23, 202152:49
Sophie Storen: The passionate founder of Cookes Food who brings energy, precision and a unique approach to the food experience with her culinary delights
Feb 16, 202147:10
Lara Scolari: An artist full of depth, expression and contemplation

Lara Scolari: An artist full of depth, expression and contemplation

Caroline chats with Lara Scolari a contemporary visual artist as they explore what inspires Lara to create her incredible pieces and how she connects her work with the environment around her. Show Notes: https://www.larascolari.com/ https://www.facebook.com/larascolarigallery/ https://www.instagram.com/larascolarigallery/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2L8dOhb3S4&feature=youtu.be
Feb 09, 202132:46
Dharshi Harindra: An expert in technology, media and privacy law tackling the challenges of diversity and inclusion in the corporate world

Dharshi Harindra: An expert in technology, media and privacy law tackling the challenges of diversity and inclusion in the corporate world

Caroline chats with Dharshi as she shares her thoughts on the differences between the UK & Australia, the challenges in the corporate world and what it means to raise daughters with diversity and inclusion front of mind. Show Notes: Connect with Dharshi via LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharshi-harindra-technologylawyer/ & Twitter - https://twitter.com/DharshiHarindra
Feb 02, 202101:01:42
Megan Jaworski: A mindful leader using education and purpose to make a difference in the world
Jan 26, 202146:19
Hetty Johnston: A passionate and determined crusader on a mission to make Australia the safest place in the world to raise a child
Jan 19, 202152:47
Becc Barry: A people focused leader and the biggest advocate for She Inspires Me

Becc Barry: A people focused leader and the biggest advocate for She Inspires Me

In the last episode for Season 1 and 2020 Caroline sits with Becc Barry, her dear friend and one of the key advocates for the launch of She Inspires Me the podcast. Becc shares so many insights on being a people focused leader and also shares some real gems on self care and the importance of the basics. Show Notes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccabarrygaicd/ Video Becc mentions this video regarding her dancing & Zumba classes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOQ3ul12RwI
Dec 29, 202049:19
Toni Newman: A Maori-Chinese woman who is embracing her culture and sharing her creativity with the world
Dec 22, 202055:36
Carolyn Tate & Gillian Moody: Two friends who have made it their mission to help women turn their divorce into the best thing that ever happened to them

Carolyn Tate & Gillian Moody: Two friends who have made it their mission to help women turn their divorce into the best thing that ever happened to them

Who knew you could laugh so much when talking about something as traumatic as divorce? Caroline interviews friends, Carolyn Tate & Gillian Moody as they talk through their friendship, divorces and how they are using their life experiences to support women navigating the complex journey that is divorce. Show Notes: Champagne Cartel https://champagnecartel.com/ https://www.facebook.com/champagnecartelblog https://www.instagram.com/champagnecartel/ Champagne Divorce Club https://coursecraft.net/courses/z92SR/splash
Dec 15, 202045:45
Liz Warry & Felicity McGrath: Sisters with big personalities and even bigger hearts

Liz Warry & Felicity McGrath: Sisters with big personalities and even bigger hearts

Get comfortable, this is our longest episode yet but you won't want to miss a thing! Caroline interviews sisters, Liz Warry & Felicity McGrath as they explore everything from being outspoken, racism, breast cancer, community and so much more. Show Notes: https://www.bakersdelight.com.au/occasion/bcna/ http://www.fittingsbyliz.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/fittingsbyliz/
Dec 08, 202001:04:60
Fiona Higgins: An accomplished author who is also a driving force for the Australian not-for-profit sector
Dec 01, 202051:56
Kristen Nock: A successful hotel proprietor bringing surprise and delight to the everyday.

Kristen Nock: A successful hotel proprietor bringing surprise and delight to the everyday.

Join Caroline as she interviews Kristen Nock an incredibly successful businesswoman turned hotel proprietor. They talk through her journey and how Kristen takes her lifetime learnings and implements them into the finer details of her boutique hotel. Show Notes: https://www.byngstreethotel.com.au/ The hotel features artwork from https://www.larascolari.com/ & https://www.larissablake.com.au/ Kristen is inspired by Turia Pitt https://www.turiapitt.com/my-story/
Nov 24, 202031:32
Nama Winston: An outspoken woman of colour who is sharing the chapters of her life with the world
Nov 17, 202054:32
Sheryl Thai: A serial entrepreneur who wants to remind you that you have the right to follow your dreams
Nov 10, 202043:08
Saran Neang: A young leader focused on a mindset of positivity
Nov 03, 202035:31
Jane Fernandez: A passionate leader driving social change for equality on and off the pitch
Oct 27, 202039:08
Deb Elliott: A community contributor with a creative soul
Oct 20, 202032:36
Tenielle Stoltenkamp: A humble overachiever who has a passion for diverse stories that invite and include us all
Oct 13, 202046:58
Shavita Kotak: A corporate escapee who is living life to its fullest
Oct 06, 202044:28
Edem Badu: An unapologetic perfectionist with creativity at her core
Sep 29, 202046:18
Dr Lisa Gadd: A fiercely passionate woman who wants us to learn from her journey towards a holistic approach to health and well being
Sep 22, 202044:28
Liz Volpe: The woman teaching kids that their dreams can change the world
Sep 15, 202032:54
Tash Callewaert: A businesswoman with a heart of gold
Sep 08, 202048:00
Dorcas Maphakela: An African Queen connecting cultures and community

Dorcas Maphakela: An African Queen connecting cultures and community

Join Caroline as she interviews Dorcas Maphakela as they dive deep on the topics of culture, being a person of colour in Australia and sharing our traditions with the next generation. Dorcas is currently involved with 3 incredible organisations. She leads the African Australian Stream as Program Manager at AIME Mentoring. AIME is a platform that works to bridge the gap of inequality through education. As lead Mentor in her role, Dorcas connects high school students with University and Community Mentors. Dorcas is the Producer of the Talking Back Project at MAV and Community Engagement Manager at C31 Melbourne & Geelong. Here's the project that we're currently working on: 1in3 for Women Here's some information about AIME CEO & Founder, Jack Manning Bancroft https://www.ozafricantv.com.au/home https://www.facebook.com/OzAfricanTV/ https://www.instagram.com/ozafricantv/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZGR-toEcc4&feature=youtu.be
Sep 01, 202045:42
Katherine 'Cookie' Norman: An extroverted advocate for the unsung voices of our community

Katherine 'Cookie' Norman: An extroverted advocate for the unsung voices of our community

Join Caroline as she interviews Katherine 'Cookie' Norman as they explore the topics they discussed back in 2017 and touch on how far things have come in the world since then. Katherine's website - https://www.katherinenorman.com.au/ Who inspires Katherine? o Becc Barry - HR Caring, Checking in, Amie/WFH Advise o Helen Fairclough - HR VSM, Melbourne, MCEC/ACM Network o Monica Curro - Women in Music Festival & Port Fairy Spring Music Festival Director o Caroline (YOU) - You want it, got get it o Marta Dusseldorf - Female positive (Janet King) o Wade Kelly - Bow ties - go get, challenge the norm o Steven Hodgson - Inclusion, partnerships, Care, collaboration. Sensitive/Care when asked to program & perform at a Women in Music Festival - Importance of Allies (everywhere) o Jacinta Ardern - Caring Compassionate Leadership - proven o Kristy Biber - Music Therapist, Caring, Compassionate, GO GETTER o Deborah Cheetham - Resilience in BUCKETS; Female, Opera Singer, Lesbian, Indigenous, Stolen Generation - INCREDIBLE person. SO lucky to know her. Teaching me a LOT about The Stolen Generation & Australian Indigenous History (even how to explain that to 400 delegates at the IAVM VMS USA). Community spread/awareness - She is OUTSTANDING. Fighting for a non-indigenous choir (The Consort of Melbourne) to be involved in the Eumeralla Program from the get go Eumeralla Link on my Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEfVnxDcbKoOAGB1EqGcOcA?view_as=subscriber
Aug 25, 202059:19
Alina Guillemain: An unstoppable young woman

Alina Guillemain: An unstoppable young woman

Join Caroline as she interviews the first She Inspires Me guest, Alina Guillemain. Take inspiration from this incredible young woman set to conquer the world.
Aug 18, 202019:49
Welcome to She Inspires Me - Pilot

Welcome to She Inspires Me - Pilot

Welcome to She Inspires Me. My name is Caroline Brunne and I welcome you to listen to the inspiring stories of incredible women. In the meantime, here is my story and why I created She Inspires Me.
Aug 11, 202003:22