The science of climate change can be overwhelming, upsetting, and leave us tempted to turn away. Dr Joëlle Gergis is a leading climate scientist and lead author on the UN’s IPCC. She’s determined to make climate science accessible to everyone, and demonstrate the case for hope along with the tipping point within reach that could see us getting close to the response the planet needs. She asks: Do you want to be part of the legacy that restores our faith in humanity?

As one of only a dozen Australian scientists on the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment report, and working in a male dominated field, she saw the opportunity to bring emotion into the conversation and to connect the head with the heart.

Joëlle’s book Humanity’s Moment: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope is published just this week, by Black Inc. Books.

It is the call to action we need, right now.

Stories discussed this week:

Australia’s top 10 most ‘in demand’ professions tell story of care work being undervalued

You can’t talk about gender equality without talking about climate change

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This week, Ramona Vijeyarasa joins as guest host to discuss her research into women’s political representation globally, and locally in Australia also.

Ramona is a human rights lawyer, UTS lecturer, the creator of the Gender Legislative Index and author of the recently released The Woman President.

Ramona’s also enjoyed an international career and travelled and interviewed extensively to undertake her research, which she discusses on the podcast.

Also, our wins from the week! We look at audience records on women’s sport, as well as how the media attention being given to a woman overlooked for a high-profile role is actually a win.

Stories discussed this week

Can female independents transform politics in Australia?

Three reasons why women leaders actually matter for women

Women’s Super League viewing increases by a massive 34 million hours

How Jenny West’s trade commissioner job offer was rescinded and given to John Barilaro

Three reasons why women leaders actually matter for women

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Meanwhile, Elon Musk wants people who keep working from home to “pretend to work elsewhere”. He’s got his own — some might say 1950s — take on the amount of time that should be spent in the office.

Overall, however, this week feels very new and rather optimistic. We have a new Cabinet, and record numbers of women across key leadership positions.

We have Senator Penny Wong, working her way around the Pacific and proving that collaboration is more powerful than whatever else the previous government was doing.

Then there was the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation verdict.

We discuss it all!

Thank you to The Cartier Women’s Initiative for supporting today’s ep!

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Stories discussed this week.

The list of new Labor MPs is dominated by women

What Albanese’s government signifies for culturally diverse Australians like me

Who is Penny Wong? What to know about Australia’s new Foreign Minister

‘Engage closely and listen respectfully’: Penny Wong makes commitment during Samoa visit

‘Invisible behind a screen’: Former PM Julia Gillard warns work from home could halt women’s careers

Elon Musk’s ‘get in the office’ way or the highway will harm diversity efforts at Tesla

Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down as COO of Facebook

‘Setback for women’: Amber Heard issues statement after Johnny Depp’s defamation win

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We’re interrupting our break from The Women’s Agenda Podcast to share this special discussion on the biggest stories from the week, as well as a few comments about the upcoming election (which we may come to regret Sunday morning).

But of course, it’s not ALL political, because there are plenty of other great stories to discuss this week. Including wins for women, an historical move on domestic violence leave at work, and a few trends regarding where we’re going next.

On politics, we discuss The Real Scott, the ‘Gotcha’ questions, the case of the missing minister for women and much more.

Season 4 of The Women’s Agenda Podcast will resume shortly, with a few changes and more guests!

Stories discussed in this episode:

Female Candidate Guide 2022

10 days DV leave now accessible for millions of Australians after landmark decision reached

‘Where are you going to not be a bulldozer?’: Tracy Grimshaw pins Morrison on whether he will change

‘Gotcha’ questions are ugly journalism but hazards for leaders

Minister for Women, where are you? Payne rejects debate on women ahead of the election

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We’re interrupting our break from The Women’s Agenda Podcast to share this special discussion on the biggest stories from the week, as well as a few comments about the upcoming election (which we may come to regret Sunday morning).

But of course, it’s not ALL political, because there are plenty of other great stories to discuss this week. Including wins for women, an historical move on domestic violence leave at work, and a few trends regarding where we’re going next.

On politics, we discuss The Real Scott, the ‘Gotcha’ questions, the case of the missing minister for women and much more.

Season 4 of The Women’s Agenda Podcast will resume shortly, with a few changes and more guests!

Stories discussed in this episode:

Female Candidate Guide 2022

10 days DV leave now accessible for millions of Australians after landmark decision reached

‘Where are you going to not be a bulldozer?’: Tracy Grimshaw pins Morrison on whether he will change

‘Gotcha’ questions are ugly journalism but hazards for leaders

Minister for Women, where are you? Payne rejects debate on women ahead of the election

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Plus, with the help of Fay Calderone and James Morvell, both partners with Hall & Wilcox, we look at the fast-tracked changes that have occurred in how we work. From more men taking parental leave, to the opportunities in more flexible careers, the risks to gender equality that could come from hybrid work as well as the changing nature of sexual harassment in remote work, and the need for employers to fast catch up, the past two years have transformed everything.

Plus, in our Finhacks segment, we look at the record number of annual leave days owed to Australians, and how we could actually use a holiday to get some clarity on finances.

This is our final episode of 2021! You can get more on all the women discussed in our ‘wins’ segment by searching their names on our website. You can also learn more about Fay Calderone here and James Morvell here.

Thank you to the investment platform Suphero for supporting this episode.

The Women’s Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media. You can check out our other podcasts, The Leadership Lessons and The Women’s Health Podcast.

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It was a win for the week, alongside major news around cervical cancer that puts Australia on the map and the new movie, Love Hard, on Netflix.

Elsewhere, we take a look at the problem of ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ providers stepping into the childcare market and showing just how broken the system really is.

We share some quick tips on how to boost your confidence in investing.

And a minor win at COP26, with the US and China pledging to work together on climate change.

All this and more, on the latest ep of The Women’s Agenda Podcast, made possible thanks to the support of Superhero, the online investing platform that allows customers to invest in Australian shares, U.S. shares, and ETFs and also allows you to invest your super in themes, shares and ETFs without the need for a self managed super fund.

Check out some of the key stories discussed below.

‘It’s bedtime darling’: Jacinda Adern interrupted by daughter during livestream

As China and US pledge to work together on climate, Australia undermines COP26 outcomes

Offering a ‘buy now pay later’ option for childcare shows how broken the system is

Australian cervical cancer centre launches as study shows HPV vaccine has cut cases by 90 percent

Young women are leading the way in investing outside their retirement accounts

Love Hard _ on Netflix

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We discuss all this and much more on The Women’s Agenda Podcast.

Also, women have been making plenty of noise, especially on climate action over the past couple of weeks with COP26 in Glasgow. It’s inspiring. It’s getting attention. But will the decision-makers (who are mostly men) actually listen?

Meanwhile, what’s with the Australian Prime Minister’s inability to apologise? We’ve noticed a pattern.

And are women missing out on the crypto bandwagon? We look at the stats, and some of the key tips for getting started.

Thank you to Superhero for making the Women’s Agenda Podcast possible.

The Women’s Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, publisher of Women’s Agenda. You can check out our other podcasts including The Leadership Lessons and our special series covering how women’s health got sidelined, “The Women’s Health Project”

Meet Georgia Steele, the woman taking on Craig Kelly

Six women telling world to hurry up on climate action

The outcomes of COP26 depend entirely on this group of (mostly) men

It’s girls who’ll suffer most if the (mostly) male leaders fail at COP26

The remarkable diplomatic mess that has become Scott Morrison in Glasgow

We’re headed for ‘The Great Burnout’

THE 2021 WOMEN’S AGENDA AMBITION REPORT

Forget great resignation, this boss is ready for the great realignment (AFR)

Women’s Health @ Work Virtual Summit 2021 – REGISTER NOW

Women and Crypto: The New Frontier

Women are encountering hostile cryptocurrency spaces. So some are forming their own powerful networks instead

Superhero – Making investing accessible for everyone

Parental Guidance on Channel Nine

How I Work podcast – Make mornings magic with parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson

Dream Tech Contest – Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network

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We discuss Canada’s new Cabinet, one of only a handful that are gender-balanced in the world.

We explore how quotas work for the Nationals, seeing Keith Pitt returning to Cabinet.

And we delve into the next frontline of the pandemic: schools and childcare centres, where now the majority of people (given they are kids) are unvaccinated. This means centre closures, more pressure on the system and continued uncertainty ahead for parents, educators and teachers.

In our FinHacks segment, we look at the missing super for mothers and how the system needs to change to accommodate this gap. And Tarla highlights the simple thing we can all do for our superannuation.

The Women’s Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media and made possible thanks to the excellent support of Superhero, the new app-based platform making investing accessible and affordable.

Stories and other links discussed this week

Pressed at Senate estimates, Morrison Government reveals the promises they made to women are smoke and mirrors

Justin Trudeau’s cabinet reshuffle sees women appointed to top roles

Why the loss of any female political leader leaves a void

Coal advocate Keith Pitt gets pay rise and Cabinet position thanks to a quota

40% of Australia’s unvaccinated population will soon be kids under 5. Childcare will be the next COVID frontline

Women are missing out on super during parental leave & it’s having damaging effects

How did women’s health get sidelined? The Women’s Health Project is here to find out

Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriaty

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We discuss all this and more on this week’s episode, as well as going in to the new measures for supporting women and children escaping domestic and family violence announced at both the federal and NSW state level this past week.

And we ask if “perfectionism” is holding women back from investing. Short answer? No.

This is our wrap of the key issues and stories covered on Women’s Agenda from the past week.

This episode is made possible thanks to the support of the investment platform Superhero.

The Women’s Agenda Podcast is produced by Agenda Media, the publisher of Women’s Agenda.

Stories and links this week:

Are you. a mall business owner? Enter Dell’s DreamTech Compeition.

Barriers broken as Brooke Blurton wins Australia

The Farmer wants a relationship.

Netballers in NSW get flexible uniform options as the sport moves away from traditional dress

New $5000 payment for women fleeing domestic violence

Barnaby Joyce awaits his price as he ‘won’t be held’ hostage

Do female investors have a perfectionist problem?

The Yes Woman

Podcast interview with Grace Jennings-Edquist

Jessie Tu: Surely there are better literary heroes of our generation than Sally Rooney?

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And what about teenagers taking you on in the High Court regarding your Duty of Care to act?

We take a look on the Women’s Agenda Podcast.

We also explore our biggest stories of the week, including the new research that finds how women with a disability are disproportionately experiencing domestic violence and sexual abuse, as well as the life of a scientist right now — and the trolling that needs to stop.

The Women’s Agenda Podcast is made possible thanks to the support of Superhero and produced by Agenda Media, the 100% female-owned and run team publishing Women’s Agenda.

Listen here or wherever you listen to your podcasts:

Stories discussed this week include:

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Meanwhile, Shivani and Angela Priestley discuss integrity, the fall of Premier Gladys Berejiklian and NSW’s new premier.

They also share what’s going on at Facebook, and the woman determined to take on the social giant to ensure they do better for society.

The Women’s Agenda Podcast is published by Agenda Media, the publisher of Women’s Agenda. You can subscribe to our daily newsletter here.

Shivani Gopal is the CEO of The Remarkable Woman.

Angela Priestley is the Publisher and Co Founder of Women’s Agenda

And Professor Kerryn Phelps AM is a doctor, public health and human rights advocate, President Australasian Integrative Medicine Association, Past President AMA, Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Medicine, School of Public Health at the University of Sydney and mother of three.

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