What actually makes a founder investable - and why hustle culture may be working against women.

In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, Di Gillett sits down with Dan Copsey - entrepreneur, investor, and Group CEO, to unpack what investors really assess when backing founders, particularly women.

This is not a surface-level conversation about confidence or pitching harder.

Dan reveals why honesty beats hype, why performative hustle culture is a red flag, and why many of the most investable female founders are undervaluing what they already bring to the table.

From founder-investor dynamics to gender bias in startup rooms, this episode delivers an unfiltered investor lens every ambitious woman in business needs to hear.

You’ll hear:

• Why honesty is the #1 trait investors look for
• The biggest red flags investors see in pitches
• Why hustle culture is failing founders - especially women
• What female founders are doing right but not articulating
• How motherhood, life load and leadership are undervalued assets
• What makes an investor–founder relationship succeed long-term
• How to know when your business is truly ready to scale.

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Who is Dan Copsey?

Dan Copsey is an Australian businessman, entrepreneur and active investor. He advises and consults for numerous founders and executives as well several charity organisations. He is currently Chief Executive Officer for TMSPC Pty Ltd which boasts a portfolio of leading advertising agencies, premium hospitality ventures, and impactful not-for-profit investments

Find Dan at:

Website https://dancopsey.com/media/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancopsey/

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Credits:

Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/

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

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In this powerful and deeply relevant conversation, Di Gillett is joined by Maddy Dychtwald, globally recognised futurist, author, and co-founder of Age Wave - to challenge outdated narratives around aging, retirement, women’s health and relevance.

Women are living longer than ever before - yet spending more years in declining health. Maddy unpacks why lifespan is the least useful measure of aging, why healthspan and brainspan matter far more, and how up to 90% of our long-term health outcomes are within our control.

This conversation goes well beyond theory. From inflammation, menopause, and Alzheimer’s risk, to workforce ageism, outdated retirement models, and the power of lifestyle choice, this episode is a call to reclaim agency - personally, professionally, and biologically.

This is not about anti-aging.

It’s about aging with authority, vitality, and intention.

We explore:

• Why women are winning the longevity lottery, but paying a hidden price
• The critical difference between lifespan, healthspan and brainspan
• How inflammation accelerates aging - and what actually reduces it
• Why women are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s
• The outdated retirement model that no longer serves women or economies
• Ageism as the last socially acceptable bias
• Why older women are an untapped workforce advantage
• How purpose, attitude, and social connection directly impact longevity
• The lifestyle levers that matter most - beyond diet and exercise.

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Who is Maddy Dychtwald

Maddy co-founded Age Wave, a world leader in understanding and addressing the far-reaching impacts of longevity and our aging population. Recognized by Forbes as one of the top fifty female futurists globally, for nearly 40 years, she has been deeply involved in exploring all aspects of the age wave and how it’s fundamentally transforming the marketplace, the workplace/retirement, and our lives. She is the author of four books, including the national bestseller Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan, published in 12 languages, and the award-winning Influence: How Women’s Soaring Economic Power Will Transform Our World for the Better.

Find Maddy at:

Website https://maddydychtwald.com/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maddydychtwald/

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

Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women:

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Credits:

Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/

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

Disclaimer: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast-disclaimer/

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Own your voice. Build networks that empower. Create a legacy that lasts.

The Power Of Women Podcast opens the 2026 season with a defining conversation on influence, voice and legacy.

In this season-opening episode, Di Gillett is joined by global brand strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of Powerful Steps, Tory Archbold, a woman who has spent decades shaping brands, influencing culture, and helping women step into their authority with clarity and conviction.

This conversation explores the new rules of influence when building your personal brand. What Tory attributes her impact in business to and why elevating your voice and building empowering networks are non-negotiables for women who want to lead with truth.

From Tory’s journey building one of Australia’s most influential brand agencies, TORSTAR, to her global work across Australia, the Middle East, and the U.S., this episode is a masterclass in aligned leadership, self-belief, and purposeful visibility.

You’ll hear:

• The defining moments that shaped Tory Archbold’s leadership journey.
• What truly drives long-term success in business and brand building.
• How women can elevate their voice without compromising authenticity.
• Why visibility, alignment, and self-belief are strategic assets.
• How to build networks that empower women.
• The difference between transactional connections and legacy networks.
• Why women must start owning their influence.
• What it means to lead with truth, integrity, and intention in 2026.

Key learnings:

• Your voice isn’t optional. It’s your responsibility.
• Self-belief is not a mindset cliché, it’s a leadership strategy.
• The right network doesn’t make you smaller, rather it expands you.
• Legacy leadership is built through alignment, not approval.
• Women rise faster and stronger when they rise together.

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Who is Tory Archbold?

Tory Archbold is a global brand strategist, women’s leadership expert, and founder of Powerful Steps®, a platform that activates the power, purpose, and voice of high-performing women across Australia, the Middle East, and the U.S. She is the former CEO and founder of TORSTAR, one of Australia’s most influential brand communications agencies, author of Self-Belief is Your Superpower and hosts the top 1.5% ranked podcast Powerful Stories.

Find Tory at:

Website https://powerful-steps.com/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-archbold-b8542715/

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

Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/

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Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/

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Credits:

Audio Editing + Sound Design: Daryl Missen – https://vinilo.com.au/

Filming: Chocolate Studios: https://chocolatestudios.com.au

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

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