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Power Of Women podcast

Power Of Women podcast

By: Di Gillett
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 Mentoring through storytelling.

Curating powerful narratives amplifying the rich lived-experiences of inspiring women.


The podcast spotlights the evolving power dynamics of women, delivering concise, powerful stories curated to inspire, motivate & empower.


In this thought-provoking series hosted by Di Gillett, Di delves deep into the essence of individuals, posing questions that peel away layers and reveal the intricacies of who they are, what they do, and the knowledge and experiences that shape their narrative. Interviewing is Di’s jam and in each episode of the Power Of Women podcast, we bare all.


Unpacking raw, real and impactful stories that will resonate with your life.


Brace yourself for unfiltered narratives that leave an indelible mark as we discover the power and resilience encapsulated in the diverse tapestry of women’s lives.

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  • Ep.109 Catherine Fitzpatrick | Financial Abuse, Economic Coercion and Safety by Design: What Every Organisation Needs to Hear

    Ep.109 Catherine Fitzpatrick | Financial Abuse, Economic Coercion and Safety by Design: What Every Organisation Needs to Hear
    Mar 15 2026
    What if financial abuse isn’t a hidden issue, but a structural one?This episode includes discussion of domestic and family violence. On the Power Of Women Podcast, Di Gillett sits down with Catherine Fitzpatrick - former bank executive turned social entrepreneur and Founder of Flequity Ventures, to understand how financial systems can be weaponised and what it truly means to design safety into products, services and policy.With more than two decades across banking, government, ASX-listed companies and regulation, Catherine has led national reforms that are reshaping how institutions respond to - and prevent - financial abuse.This is not theory.This is reform grounded in evidence and lived experience and we all need to hear it.In this conversation, we explore:Why financial abuse is often the central mechanism of coercive controlHow everyday products: bank accounts, insurance, utilities, can be misusedThe chilling rise of abusive micro-transactions and digital monitoringWhat “safety by design” looks like inside major institutionsWhy over 60 organisations have now adopted financial abuse terms into their fine printThe role men can and must play in disrupting abuseThe financial questions every woman should be able to answer without hesitationCatherine also shares practical steps individuals can take immediately to safeguard themselves: from checking your credit file to understanding joint liability and insurance clauses. New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week. Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations. 🎧 Watch and subscribe: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/ Who is Catherine Fitzpatrick?:Catherine Fitzpatrick is an Australian social entrepreneur and former bank executive focused on preventing financial abuse. As Founder and CEO of Flequity Ventures, she works with banks, insurers and regulators to design safer financial systems and close the loopholes that enable coercive control. Catherine is an Adjunct Associate Professor at UNSW and a leading advocate for safety by design in financial services. Find Catherine at:Websites https://flequity.au/ https://catherinefitzpatrick.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-fitzpatrick-designedtodisrupt/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/catherinefitzpatrick.official/ Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-gillett-power-of-women/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/power_of_women_podcast/ Contact https://powerofwomen.com.au/contact/ Support [Australia]:• If you or someone you know is affected by domestic and family violence, contact 1800RESPECT, the national service for free and confidential counselling, information and support. Call 1800 737 732 or chat online 24/7 at www.1800respect.org.au• If you or someone you know is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in need of a culturally safe support line, you can call 13YARN (13 92 76)• In an emergency, or if you are not feeling safe, always call the police on 000 💫 If this conversation resonated please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated. Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive. 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    59 mins
  • Ep.108 Kellie Sloane MP | Are Women the Future of Politics?

    Ep.108 Kellie Sloane MP | Are Women the Future of Politics?
    Mar 8 2026

    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.

    New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week.

    Be the first to catch inspiring interviews, empowering stories, and thought-provoking conversations.


    🎧 Watch and subscribe to: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.


    ✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1

    ✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8

    ✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590

    ✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/

    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

    Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women:


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

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

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

    💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.

    Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive.

    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/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    27 mins
  • Ep.107 Dr Martina Zangger | Shame Caused by the Abuse of Power

    Ep.107 Dr Martina Zangger | Shame Caused by the Abuse of Power
    Mar 1 2026

    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.

    New podcast episodes drop every Monday to power your week.

    Subscribe for more conversations that reframe power, voice and lived experience.


    🎧 Watch and subscribe to: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts.


    ✔ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeuAx74qUBrHxaQPEnxRpTw?sub_confirmation=1

    ✔ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4hUXLl9Oc8xSSmR652wP3c?si=554c1a25f0e848a8

    ✔ Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/power-of-women-podcast/id1735659590

    ✔ Follow on the website: https://powerofwomen.com.au/podcast/

    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)

    Connect with Di & engage with Power Of Women:

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

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

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

    💫 If this conversation lit a spark please share the episode and help spread the stories that prove women are never to be underestimated.

    Your ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify keeps these stories alive.

    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/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    54 mins
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