Really Interesting Women

A national treasure. An Australian icon. 
A performer, writer, director, public advocate for the arts.
Known for her internationally acclaimed one woman shows, her artistic directorship of many nationa…

Our shameful (non) treatment of early onset dementia is tackled head on by Kate Swaffer who, at 49, was diagnosed and told to get her end of life affairs in order. She didn't want to do that. 
Twelve …

Melanie Brock is an expert in international business relations in Japan. Having lived there for thirty years, she is also a torch bearer for women's rights in a country where women's business success…

Susan Alberti's influence on the business and philanthropic landscape of Australia has been huge (see Part 1 of the interview).  Part 2 explores her enormous influence on her other passion....Austral…

From very humble beginnings, Susan Alberti AC became a very successful business woman, one of Australia's pre-eminent philanthropists especially as regards medical research in general and Type 1 diab…

Brilliant insight to the benefits of being open to opportunities. Margie Seale gives us a raft of extremely valuable advice gathered through her personal experiences as to how she went from modest co…

A down to earth and inspiring advocate for Australia's remote, rural and regional areas and people. A fabulous, unique and very Australian backstory. But it doesn't all go to plan. Early this year, S…

Dame Jane Harding changed global medical practice for the treatment of babies...twice.

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Two indigenous sisters run a 100% aboriginal owned civil construction and mining company in the unforgiving Pilbara region. It’s a great story.

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A professor who has dedicated her life to develop and research strategies to improve children and adolescent's wellbeing, with a focus on mental health. Donna opens up in this conversation to show us…

CEO of Adopt Change, Renee has dedicated her life to advocate for the rights of children to grow up in a safe, nurturing and stable family home. She gives us an insight into her world in this inspiri…

A pioneer’s reflections on overcoming self doubt, making brave decisions, the benefits of support and community, leadership and what 'having a go’ can lead to.

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Rural medicine pioneer and a passionate advocate for the benefits of community.

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Born of Indian heritage in apartheid South Africa. Pride prevailed over prejudice. Australia then became the platform for Sanushka to mend cultural bridges....and become a top 100 Woman of Influence.…

Jillian’s unrivalled corporate career is built on her mastery of simple techniques and following simple rules. She generously…and humorously reveals them here.

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Bronte Campbell is an Olympic, World and Commonwealth Games swimming gold medallist. A champion in and out of the pool. As a teenage prodigy, dealing with the enormous expectations this nation puts o…

Welcome to Really Interesting Women with Richard Graham.

This is a podcast where I’ll be having conversations with some amazing women whose journeys and experiences are fascinating, inspirational and …