Really Interesting Women

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Ep. 158 Anne Fulwood

Anne Fulwood is a very prominent journalist, broadcaster, author, corporate communication specialist and advocate for the arts.

Her career has spanned over four decades and she became one of Australia's most recognizable and respected and trusted figures in broadcast journalism with a remarkable versatility which encompassed foreign and current affairs, federal and state politics, conservation and environmental issues, sport, and media commentary.

She went on to establish a very successful communications consultancy and in 2015 was appointed as Australia's first representative to the Women20 (W20) Engagement Group for the G20 Leaders' Summit in Turkey.

Her work with the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the inception of the Women’s Art Group (WAGs) represents significant contributions to arts philanthropy and gender equity. Her board and advisory work is extensive.

We had a really interesting, broad ranging conversation covering her career to date and how one of the great rewards for her is giving back and the community of friends she has built over the years.

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Ep. 157 Meow Meow

It would be fair to say that few performers can command attention quite like Meow Meow. She has been described as a post-post-modern diva who has hypnotised, inspired, and terrified audiences globally with unique creations and sell-out seasons from New York’s Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center and Berlin’s Bar Jeder Vernunft to London’s West End and the Sydney Opera House.

In fact, her influence on contemporary cabaret extends beyond her individual performances to her role in reshaping the genre itself.

In further fact, the late great David Bowie once said of my guest, ‘Certain artists you just never miss; when they come into town, you go and see them’.

She’s currently in rehearsals for her show, ‘Meow Meow’s The Red Shoes.’ Opening in Belvoir Theatre in Sydney on 4 October and then in Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne from 19 November. I couldn’t put it any better than the Artistic Director, Eamon Flack....’Here’s a treat. If you’ve seen Meow’s other great takes like The Little Mermaid or Little Match Girl you’ll know there’s sophisticated silliness and seductive allure, combined with astonishing renderings of some great songs, old and new. Meow sells out wherever she goes, from Carnegie Hall to Spiegeltents around the world – I’m sure the Belvoir stage will be a perfect fit for her newest extravaganza.’

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Ep. 156 Chika Ikogwe

In the evolving landscape of Australian entertainment, few actors embody the multicultural spirit and artistic versatility of contemporary Australia like Chika Ikogwe. Chika stands out as a trailblazer in Australia's entertainment industry.

She’s celebrated for her dynamic acting talent, writing prowess, and unwavering advocacy for diversity and representation.

Born in Nigeria, Chika moved to Australia at a young age and had to navigate, at times, very challenging circumstances. After graduating high school, she enrolled at Victorian College of the Arts before transitioning to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) program at NIDA, Australia’s premier performing arts institution.

What followed was a string of successful theatre shows and numerous awards and accolades including the winner of 'Best Newcomer' at the Sydney Theatre Awards in 2019 and the recipient of the 2020 ATYP Rose Byrne Emerging Female Leader in the Arts scholarship. She went on to play a starring role in the Emmy award winning tv series Heartbreak High and, more recently, has worked with Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth in a major film.

Chika’s journey from a four-year-old immigrant to an award-winning actor and writer embodies the successful integration of diverse cultural perspectives into mainstream Australian arts. But there’s still a long way to go.

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