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How Women Inspire: Invest, Lead, Give sets out to bring the voices of empowered and inspiring women forward to share their stories of stepping into leadership positions. We aspire to share what is possible and encourage more women to leap, striving for these board and c-suite positions themselves to change the path towards a more inclusive future. This podcast will share stories on how women lead and how their leadership opens the doors for the greater value of opportunities for others. By l ...
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Welcome back folks! This week, we discuss the biggest drama we are currently facing: the new ugly paper cups at McDonald's in light of South Australia's ban on single-use plastics. We then recap our weekend, including our night at the AFLW Showdown, where Adelaide Crows demolished Port Adelaide at Alberton Oval. With the AFLW season now underway, w…
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Embracing Unabashed Visibility as Women Leaders [Credo #4]
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Women’s voices have been and continue to be culturally dismissed and discouraged. Women are very rarely quoted in science and financial journals, as well as make up only about 25% of all of the people who are quoted as experts in the news media. The fourth element of our credo at How Women Lead is to Be Unabashedly Visible, and today, Julie is shar…
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Guys, it's our first birthday! Can you believe it's been a year of The Delulu Diaries?! We've still been on holiday, so we have plenty to talk about this week—kick-starting with JLo and Ben Affleck's (second) divorce, Chappell Roan's TikTok rant towards fans, and Sabrina Carpenter's brand new album 'Short n' Sweet', which seemingly is about her lov…
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Amplifying Women’s Voices to Reshape the Future [Credo #3]
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Every woman has an instance in her childhood where her voice was ignored. Maybe she was told to be seen and not heard, maybe she was looked over in class to speak, or maybe she was told to take up less space. This cultural bias against women’s voices needs to be put to an end, and it starts with us supporting one another and speaking up to affirm a…
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Bula from Fiji! That's right; we're in Fiji, and you're not. (I'm just kidding; we're flying home when this episode drops.) This week, we've reached a whole new level of zen—to the point we can barely form a thought and may as well be in a coma. We recap our relaxing week in Fiji and jump straight into talking about the latest outbreak: monkeypox. …
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The Power of Making Introductions and Saying Yes [Credo #2]
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“Deals are made on the golf course.” “Your network is your net worth.” How often have we women heard these phrases throughout our lives, only to be scolded or warned against doing these same things that men are encouraged to do? It’s time for us to change the cultural narrative around using our connections to create professional opportunities for o…
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We're officially on holiday, and we've reached 50 episodes! This week, we chat about our Fiji prep, from packing and outfits to flight anxiety. With the Olympics wrapping up, we see how we faired with our medal tally predictions, recap Tom Craig's cocaine bust and finally share our fantasy boyfriend and girlfriend selections for the Paris 2024 Olym…
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Fierce Advocacy: Lifting Women Up and Transforming Work Culture [Credo #1]
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In a world where women leaders are still facing immense challenges and criticism, our role as advocates for each other has never been more important. Too often, we've seen women tear each other down, rather than lifting each other up. But when we commit to refusing to participate in the toxic dynamics that hold us back and instead use our voices to…
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We're back this week with new drunken escapades, including a genius exit strategy. We dive deep into the rollercoaster of the past two weeks in AFL, from the Swans' shocking loss to Port Adelaide to our unexpected appearance on the Crowject YouTube. With the Paris Olympics in full swing, we're breaking down the biggest, wildest, and most controvers…
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Unlocking the Power of Latina Investors with Emma Rodriguez-Ayala
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The workforce in the US is more diverse than ever. And with a large part of the educated workforce being made up of Latina women, strategies and ideas around investments are shifting. Emma Rodriguez-Ayala is here today to talk about how investors need to learn how Latino communities view and value money, bridging the financial literacy gap by teach…
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Yep. Get your hands on Delulu merch: https://thedeluludiariespod.theprintbar.com/ Follow us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeluludiariespod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedeluludiariespod Danika's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danikarbrown Caitlin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitlinsltr Watch the episode i…
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Elevating Latina Voices with Marilyn Alverio
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While women in general are underrepresented in leadership roles and corporate America, those least represented are Latina women. Despite being one of the largest sections of the workforce, Latina women make the least money of any demographic in the country; on average only being paid 62 cents for every dollar made by a white man. Marilyn Alverio fo…
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Breaking news: we left the house! This week, we recap our unexpected night out at Spin-Off and Caitlin finally seeing GFlip and Peach PRC live (we're still crying). Danika announces her new obsession, and Caitlin talks about how Abbie Chatfield influenced her new Etsy addiction. We then take a deep dive into the latest YouTube drama surrounding the…
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Hot Flashes! Investing In Her Wellness with Ariane Tom
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Women-led venture firms grew from 12 in 2010 to over 300 in 2020, representing new opportunities for women in leadership and innovation. As the first generation of women with decades of work experience and control of 50% of wealth, it’s up to us to invest in companies who share our values, especially in women’s healthcare. Ariane Tom is here this w…
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Serial sperm donors and criminal masterminds
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*TRIGGER WARNING: This week's episode focuses primarily on true crime TV shows and real-life criminal events.* This week, we're deep down the true crime rabbit hole. We kick things off with an update on the Clinton Kane and Brooke Schofield drama, Alec Baldwin's shocking twist of fate in his recent legal battles and Gypsy Rose's unexpected paternit…
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Intersectional Reproductive Justice with Kwajelyn Jackson
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As we mark two years since the Dobbs decision which overturned Roe v. Wade, highlighting inequality in healthcare is more important than ever. Limiting access to essential reproductive care disproportionatelty affects women of color, non-English speaking folks, people living in poverty, and other marginalized groups. Kwajelyn Jackson is here this w…
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A corrupt police cover-up: the Karen Read case
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In this week's episode, we're diving into the inner workings of the economy and serving up all the latest sports, entertainment, and legal news. Caitlin unpacks the Australian Boomers' recent games against China and the divisive final 12-man squad selection, while also spilling the tea on Summer House royalty, Lindsay Hubbard's big pregnancy announ…
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Transforming Communities through Visionary Leadership with Aja Brown
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Local politics is often regarded as the most important level of government. It is where decisions are made that affect you and those in your community directly and daily, and where people come together to improve where they live. Aja Brown became mayor of Compton, California in 2013 by doing just that, caring for her community and inspiring others …
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Australia will not claim Clinton Kane
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This week, we've got a jam-packed episode starting with a handful of sports gossip from across the AFL, State of Origin, NBL and NBA, including Lebron James' son Bronny's signing to the Los Angeles Lakers. We talk about the biggest TikTok gossip of the week—Brooke Schofield rinsing Clinton Kane for being the liar he is and finally getting the flowe…
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Building an Inclusive Culture for High Performance with Nancy Geenen [Replay]
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Having diverse perspectives in your workplace is good not only for productivity and output, but also for creating a comfortable environment where all people can do their best work. In recent years, however, we have seen shifts on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) regulation. Nancy Geenen is an expert in DEI in the workplace, and on today’s sho…
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This week, we dissect the chaos that was last week's drunk episode and chat about the week that was with social netball, a game of footy, and a concerning amount of Habbo Hotel. Caitlin talks about her iPad gaming era and multiple jobs, while Danika shares some crazy news about the people of Paris pooping in the Seine River. We give our unqualified…
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Venture Voices: Women Leading Change in Startups and Capital with Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko
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As women-founded companies receive only 2% of venture funding year after year, it’s more important than ever for women founders and women venture capitalists to band together to reshape what it means to be an investor and an entrepreneur. Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko are two women advocating for and leading this change. They’re here today to d…
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The drunk episode you didn't know you needed
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This week's episode is an unexpected drunk episode thanks to an impromptu visit to the pub for the Collingwood game. As always, we bring you an update on our lives, from weekend antics to social netball, including brunch with AFLW royalty—Jess Waterhouse. Caitlin discusses the rumours about Ariana Grande being next year's Super Bowl halftime perfor…
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Inspiring and Funding Native American Entrepreneurship with Betsy Fore
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In the world of founders and business owners, you’ll find many people who start more than one company. You’ll be hard-pressed, however, to find someone who has not only started multiple successful companies and a venture fund, but imbues all of her projects with as much passion, authenticity, and respect for her culture and values as Betsy Fore. Be…
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This week, we're full of storytimes, from updates on Shotgun Willie's guy and scary encounters in the Adelaide Hills to the worst day of our lives—the day we attempted to hike Mount Lofty. Danika reviews her latest movie watch 'Under Paris'—a Netflix film about a shark terrorising the people of Paris, while Caitlin shares the latest on her 'Summer …
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The Future is Female: Investing with Purpose and Power with Barbara Iyayi
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Women control 52% of wealth in the United States. Despite that, less than 5% of women who can invest in venture capital actually do so. Venture capital is often portrayed as an avenue of wealth for the “bros” but if we come together as women, our unique value sets and perspectives can change the world by funding innovative, women-founded startups l…
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In this week's podcast episode, we share updates on our social netball adventures, 75 Hard, and the Matilda's showcase game at Adelaide Oval. Danika takes charge of this week's footy updates and has well-researched information on our favorite footy teams. She also talks about her recent podcast find, "The Retrieval," which covers Yale's IVF scandal…
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Empathy in Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship with Soon Hagerty
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Entrepreneurship is never easy and it proves to be more difficult for women. But with resilience, determination, and support from a strong network, entrepreneurship is attainable for all women. Soon Hagerty knows more than most about what it takes to be a successful business owner and has made it her mission to support and mentor other women on thi…
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We're back on the couch for another episode of The Delulu Diaries podcast. This week, we recap our first social netball game and our surprising talent on the court. We have fresh new AFL fantasy boyfriend league draft picks for you, plus a new favourite wholesome AFLW TikToker. In heart-breaking news, we discuss Harry Styles and Taylor Russell's sp…
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Rewriting the Playbook for Women’s Investing with Tessa Flippin, Founder and Managing Partner at Capitalize VC
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Investing in venture capital has historically been a men’s game, and the companies that receive funding reflect that. Less than 2% of venture funding is awarded to women-led companies, and that number has remained the same for many years. But as the pool of venture investors diversifies, we believe that number should grow. Tessa Flippin, Founder of…
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This week's episode is brought to you from the pits of Mt. Gambier. In our overtired state, we recap our mini road trip down to Mount Gambier this weekend with a nostalgic trip down memory lane back to our first-ever trip to Sydney. After weeks of rigorous review, we have finally formed our inaugural AFL fantasy boyfriend league and present our 202…
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Investing with Purpose: Women in Capital Making a Difference with Naseem Sayani, Co-founder and GP of Emmeline Ventures
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Less than 2% of all venture funding every year goes to women-founded businesses. But while that number has not changed in recent years, the amount of women actively investing has increased significantly. Our mission at How Women Lead is to create opportunities and access for women investors to help increase the amount of funding for women in the ve…
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Guys, we're in our rut era, so bear with us. In this episode, Caitlin dons her brand-new Adelaide Crows scarf, so her Crows badges finally have a proper home. We also share our latest AFL badge updates, including a surprise gift from Danika's favourite team. It's also time for a new hobby, so naturally, we've signed up for social netball with no id…
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Supporting Young Professionals through Early Career Development with Ivoree Jordan & Myshell Gresham
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As we progress in our careers, we better understand the importance of mentorship and coaching in our professional lives. Too often though, career coaching and professional development resources aren’t accessible to young professionals, whether it’s cost or time-prohibited. Ivoree Jordan and Myshell Gresham have started We Have Range to change that …
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This week, we debrief on the Crows v Port showdown at Adelaide Oval, which happened to be Caitlin's first-ever AFL Showdown and Crows game. We also bring very important updates to our fantasy boyfriend league and brand-new badges. We then dive into pop-culture news for the week, discussing Dan Schnieder's defamation lawsuit against the producers of…
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The Power of Storytelling in Venture Capital with Gayle Jennings O'Byrne
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Venture capital has a reputation for only funding certain demographics of entrepreneurs, particularly white men. As both entrepreneurs seeking funding and investors looking to support them become more diverse, we don’t necessarily see that trend change. Gayle Jennings O’Byrne is here today to talk about the power of storytelling in venture capital …
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IT'S DANIKA'S 30th BIRTHDAY!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY D-DAWG. This week, we braved the sea of men and went to LIV Golf where Caitlin ran into an unlikely ghost from her Shotgun Willie's past. To also help our fellow sporting girlies, we've shared our tips for those planning to head to LIV Golf 2025 so you don't make the same mistakes we did. Danika also …
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Boardroom Bound: Strategies for Success with Kimberley Goode
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There is no better time to prepare for your search for a board position than in the seasons of life leading up to it. And with 30% of those on public company boards now being women, there are more resources than ever to prepare you and stories from other women who have already made the journey to learn from. Join us for a replay of our recent Linke…
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New era unlocked: politician! So this week, Danika has decided to run for elected member for her local government and now has two weeks to cram months of campaigning before people vote. What could possibly go wrong? In this episode, we discuss the recent Jeremy Finlayson (Port Adelaide FC) scandal and his distasteful response on Sh*t Talkers. We th…
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Unlearning Silence with Elaine Lin Hering
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We have all learned rules around when our voices should and should not be heard; when it’s safe to speak up and moments when it’s too costly to use our voices. Anyone who carries a subordinated identity, particularly women, experience the expectation of silence baked into corporate policies and practices, while it goes unnoticed or misunderstood by…
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Happy Monday! This week on the pod, we introduce a brand new segment - AFL boyfriend badge fantasy league - where we announce our newest recruits and bring you updates on our growing team of hot men fighting over a ball. In pop culture news, we chat about Louis Tomlinson speaking out about the Larry Stylinson rumours from the days of One Direction,…
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Women-led Healthcare Innovation and Investment with Michele Colucci
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Healthcare technologies continue to see innovation faster than ever before. But as technologies change to ideally improve healthcare for everyone, we cannot have the only minds in the space be white men. Michele Colucci is here today to talk about the shift towards more women getting involved in venture funding for healthcare technologies. This wee…
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It's the post-Gather Round Monday blues. We had a huge weekend of sport with Caitlin attending her first ever game of AFL - up the pies! Danika made huge progress with run club and shaved minutes off her overall pace. We also bring you updates on the Gypsy Rose drama as well as fresh pop-culture news with Jojo Siwa's embarrassing attempt at a rebra…
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Inviting Women to Embrace Disruption with Charlene Li
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Society and business are slow to change. Without leaders using disruption to create positive change, we would likely never see improvements to our quality of life, both personally and professionally. But there is evidence that shows women are less likely to be disruptors, since we grow up hearing that being disruptive is a negative trait. Charlene …
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It's a huge week for pop culture and celebrities! In this week's episode, Danika and Caitlin discuss the latest pop culture news, including updates on the third season of Euphoria, revelations from Brittany Snow about her divorce to Selling the OC's Tyler Stanaland on Call Her Daddy, and the real reason behind Lizzo's decision to quit music. We als…
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Achieving Carbon Neutrality for Your Business with Cathleen Turner
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Climate change is at the top of many people’s minds as we experience more and more of its effects each year. Finding ways to reduce your carbon emissions and even achieve carbon neutrality is easier than ever as technologies advance and we create smarter systems to achieve our business goals without using as many natural resources. Cathleen Turner,…
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This episode is brought to you by Faye Studio in Brighton Adelaide, kindly providing us with the most gorgeous space to record our 30th episode. That's right! Welcome to the 30th episode of The Delulu Diaries. This week, we have some very exciting realistic running updates and attended a pilates networking event by SheCreates X Platfrm. We bring yo…
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Improving Health Outcomes Through Diversity with Andrea Henderson
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Healthcare is an industry that affects everyone, no matter your race, gender, and age. With every person needing healthcare access, having a diverse group of voices and minds both in clinics and in companies developing healthcare technologies is more important than ever. Andrea Henderson knows this and has made it her life’s mission to not only fin…
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Happy Monday chickens! We stepped up to the plate this week and watched a bunch of new movies to give you the real reviews we know you have been waiting for. In this episode, we give you our full and honest opinions on Poor Things (Disney+), starring Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo, The Iron Claw (Amazon Prime), starring Zach Efron and Jeremy Allen Whi…
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Revolutionizing Medicine with Cell-Based Therapies with Crystal Nyitray
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Every day, we see technology improving the systems and industries all around us. From finance to environmental science and more, technological advances are allowing us to make great changes to the way we live and work. The medical field is no exception, with scientists and inventors working tirelessly to improve healthcare across the board. Crystal…
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