Hema Prakash is a rebel with a cause. She built her career in male-dominated boardrooms. Now she’s disrupting another broken system: women’s healthcare. In this powerful episode, Hema shares how her rebellious streak, global upbringing, and experience in tech and private equity converged to ignite Ponti Health—a ground-breaking, one-stop clinic for women’s health care that refuses to medicalise menopause or diminish a woman’s agency.

Hema challenges the idea that menopause is a “condition” to be treated. For her, it’s a transition—normal, natural, and deserving of slow, respectful, evidence-based care. She opens up about her own journey through perimenopause, what’s missing in the Australian health system, and why women must stop putting themselves last.

KEY TOPICS:

· Menopause isn’t a disease—and Héma’s on a mission to change how it's treated

· Research in women's health is underfunded and needs support.·

· What it means to lead with humility, excellence, and empathy in business and health

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WHO IS HEMA PRAKASH?

Hema Prakash is a dynamic entrepreneur and the co-founder of Ponti Health, Australia’s first integrated clinic dedicated to women’s health. With over 25 years of experience across technology, private equity, and business innovation, she brings a sharp, systems-thinking lens to healthcare. Driven by personal experience and a passion for equity, Hema is redefining menopause care—championing time, respect, and agency for women at every stage of life.

FIND HEMA AT:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hema-prakash-503260/

Explore Pont Health www.pontihealth.com.au

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If you think financial planning is boring, intimidating, or only for men in suits—think again.

In this episode of the Power of Women Podcast, financial educator and bestselling author Mel Browne joins Di Gillett to break down smart, accessible wealth-building strategies every woman should be using—especially in midlife.

You’ll learn:

• Why super splitting could be your most underused financial advantage
• How to find $10K in 12 months without getting a second job
• Why emotional investing impacts men more than women (and what to do about it)
• How to invest confidently—without becoming a finance expert
• What financial agency really means, and how to build it
• How to shift the money conversation in your relationship from mine to ours

Whether you’re catching up, starting over, or just ready to take control—this is your financial reset.

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WHO IS MEL BROWNE?

Mel Browne is a financial educator, bestselling author, and former accountant and financial advisor. Known for her straight-talking approach, Mel helps women build confidence with money through practical tools, accessible investing strategies, and financial education that’s jargon-free and empowering. She’s the founder of Mel Browne Money and a passionate advocate for closing the financial literacy gap—especially for women in midlife.

FIND MEL AT:

Mel Browne resources for POW listeners: [RESOURCES] for Power of Women Podcast by Melissa Browne

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melbrowne.money/

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In this episode of the podcast, we are revealing the silent self-doubt that holds so many brilliant women back: imposter syndrome.

Whether it shows up as over-preparing, holding back in meetings, or downplaying success, imposter feelings can quietly sabotage confidence and performance — especially in the workplace.Together with imposter syndrome expert and author of Conquer Your Imposter, Alison Shamir, we unpack where this internal narrative comes from, how it disproportionately affects women, and — most importantly — what to do about it.

KEY TOPICS:

• The real definition of imposter syndrome (and why it’s not just “self-doubt”)
• Perfectionism, identity sabotage, and internalised narratives
• Why fear is not a great motivator — and why imposter syndrome is not a hidden strength
• Why women are more prone to it — and how to change that
• How to uncover your “origin story” and start healing

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WHO IS ALISON SHAMIR?

Alison Shamir is an internationally recognised Imposter Syndrome expert, author of Conquer Your Impostor, and a former tech executive turned speaker and coach. Drawing on her own lived experience and over a decade of research, she helps high-achieving professionals dismantle self-doubt and reclaim their confidence. A passionate advocate for gender equity, Alison is one of just six global experts in her field and a trusted voice for women navigating leadership, perfectionism and identity.

FIND ALISON AT:

Conquer Your Imposter https://www.conqueryourimposter.com/

Website https://alisonshamir.com/

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