In this episode of the Power of Women podcast, Di Gillett interviews Kellie Sloane, the leader of the Liberal Party of New South Wales. The conversation is centred around the evolving role of women in politics. Kellie with her optimistic outlook, embodies the spirit of resilience and strength that many women bring to the political arena. Their conversation delves into the reasons behind this shift, emphasising the growing expectation for accountability and higher standards from leaders. With a significant representation of women and younger voices in her team, Kellie believes that the political landscape is shifting towards a more inclusive and balanced environment. This conversation serves as a powerful reminder of the impact women are having in politics today.

We explore:

• Why community must come first.
• Leadership lessons from crisis.
• Why voters value empathetic leadership.
• Why Kellie believes that kindness is a strength in leadership.
• The importance of bipartisan cooperation.
• How diversity in politics brings different perspectives to public policy.
• Why integrity is non-negotiable.

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Who is Kellie Sloane MP?

Kellie Sloane is the Leader of the NSW Liberal Party and Leader of the Opposition in New South Wales. Elected as the Member for Vaucluse in 2023, she brings more than two decades of experience in journalism and public leadership to politics.

Before entering Parliament, Kellie served as CEO of Life Education Australia and built a distinguished media career, including senior roles at the Nine Network and other major Australian broadcasters.

Find Kellie Sloane MP at:

Website https://kelliesloane.com.au/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellie-sloane/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kelliesloanemp/?hl=en

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Executive Producer: George Donikian: https://www.donikianmedia.com.au/

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What if shame was never yours to carry?

In this deeply confronting and profoundly important conversation, Di Gillett sits down with Dr Martina Zangger - survivor, psychotherapist, academic and author of Not My Shame - to examine the mechanics of abuse, the burden of misplaced shame and the long road to healing.

Growing up in Basel, Switzerland, Martina’s childhood appeared privileged and safe. Behind closed doors, it was neither. Abuse by powerful, respected men in her family shaped decades of silence, self-blame and trauma, before she eventually disclosed at 27.

We also hear about Martina’s extraordinary experience having spent a decade in the infamous Rajneesh cult in the United States.

Martina’s belief is simple and radical:

“Shame must change sides.”

This episode includes discussion of domestic and family violence.

We explore:

• Why shame attaches to survivors, not perpetrators.
• The psychology of power, control and narcissistic abuse.
• Why disclosure takes an average of 25 years.
• The healing journey and why we cannot heal in isolation.
• Martina’s extraordinary time inside the Rajneesh cult in the United States.
• The moment that finally woke her up.

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Who is Dr Martina Zangger?

Dr Martina Zangger is a psychotherapist, academic and author specialising in trauma and sexual abuse recovery. Originally from Switzerland and now based in Australia, she has worked for nearly three decades supporting victim-survivors through healing and disclosure. Her PhD focused on sexual assault and the legal system, and her memoir Not My Shame explores her lived experience of childhood abuse and her journey to reclaim power by shifting shame back to where it belongs.

Find Martina at:

Website https://martinazangger.com.au/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-martina-zangger-9b29874a/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/martinazangger/

Resources [Australia] :

Free Services for victim-survivors:

https://victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au (22 free counselling sessions for victims of crime NSW)

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 (free DV and SA counselling 24 hours)

https://www.thesurvivorhub.org.au (free monthly peer support group)

https://bravehearts.org.au (Bravehearts: Free counselling for victims of CSA)

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What does it take to remain fully employed in one of the most judgment-driven industries in the world - four decades in?

In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Di Gillett sits down with Kate Bell, a 40-year full-time professional model who is still working, still evolving, and still landing fashion, beauty and lifestyle campaigns at 57.

Kate speaks candidly about ageism in the modelling industry, why rejection stopped being personal early in her career, and how self-kindness, creativity and discipline became essential tools for longevity. From walking away from a fast life in New York to walking the international runway in her mid-50s, Kate reframes reinvention as an ongoing practice - not a reinvention “moment.”

This is a grounded conversation about identity, resilience, women’s self-perception, and what becomes possible when we have the self-belief to back ourselves.

We explore:

• Why modelling is a career of constant rejection and how not to personalise it
• How Kate stayed mentally and physically resilient across decades
• The truth about ageing in fashion and visibility
• Why professionalism and confidence matter

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Who is Kate Bell

Kate Bell is a 40-year full-time professional model who continues to work, evolve, and lead in the fashion industry at 57. Alongside modelling, Kate is a long-time yoga practitioner and writer, using creativity and embodiment as anchors through change. She says, ‘Yoga is now so embedded in my life, it’s second nature - my life is yoga.” Kate actively shapes her own narrative through social media, demonstrating that relevance is not granted by age or industry norms - it is authored.

Find Kate Bell at:

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/i_am_katebell/

Substack https://katebell.substack.com/?r=vl8lb&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn64pbkZE-s9uwUSetIa6JvlFQgH1zXycTZNUvbFT0wq_Y8VirwV4vpmKIZAU_aem_vjgIJmSrXCBU5tGgeYRE_g

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