The Catherine Plano Podcast

Episode 39: Sing the Shopping List and Melt Your Heart with Leah Cotterell

Melissa Collins is here today with Leah Cotterel, Jazz and folk singer Leah Cotterell has appeared on TV and radio, playing concert halls and festivals. She has toured extensively in schools programs and developed as a songwriter through band projects with some of Australia’s best musicians. Over the last decade Leah has also produced music theatre presentations telling stories of social importance through song, story and image, in partnership with festivals and venues and managing arts funding of over $250,000.
But this artist’s life was interrupted when her mother and brother, who had a long history of mental illnesses, lost capacity to live independently in the community. During challenging years of care and advocacy, Leah found resilience through her studies at Southbank TAFE in the Diploma of Accounting (2012-2013). She subsequently began Masters research at the Queensland Conservatorium producing ‘The Pleasure of Sad Songs’, about which Katie Noonan has said: ‘…this is storytelling of real courage, authenticity and compassion…’ In 2016 Leah began her Doctor of Musical Arts program on an Australian Postgraduate Award Scholarship.
Find Out More About Leah Cotterell
Leah's Website
Leah Cotterell on Twitter @leahcotterell
Leah on Facebook
Leah Cotterell on Youtube
Tune in to this amazing conversation!
Interviewed by: Melissa Collins
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Episode 38: The Institute for Inspiration with Emily Gowor

Julie-Anne Black is here today with Emily Gowor. She is a multiple published author, professional speaker, trainer and mentor in life greatness, Emily is the Founder of the Institute for Inspiration and creator of the revolutionary tool in human potential, the Inspiration Formula. Devoted to seeing people find and fulfill upon their greatest aspirations, Emily harnessed her love of human psychology at an early age to build a profound and thriving career bringing writing and inspiration to the world.
As the author of several published books – The Search for Inspiration, Sacred Sensuality, Inspiration Bible, The Book Within You, The Inspirational Messenger, The Unlikely Entrepreneur, Transformational Leaders and The Lie (co-authored with Mike Handcock)– Emily produced a multiple award-winning blog, Life Travels in 2010 and 2011, attracting thousands of readers online. Creating opportunities to work with influential leaders, Emily was an editor on Dr. John Demartini’s international best-selling book Inspired Destiny – Living a Fulfilling & Purposeful Life in 2009. In early 2015, Emily shared the stage with Dr. John Demartini in Melbourne, Australia, at the launch of her global project, Inspiration Bible.
In 2015, Emily integrated her extensive, ten-year background in the human behaviour field – including being a Master Certified NLP Practitioner and previously trained Facilitator in The Demartini Method® -and deep self-study together to originate the Inspiration Formula: a unique and profound five-step process that enables people to see the purpose and importance of their life by answering the most significant question human beings ask: Why am I here? Continuing her mission to assist people to live deeply meaningful lives, Emily founded The Institute for Inspiration: an online Institute publishing personal evolution content and a library of inspirational materials for people worldwide and devoted to nurturing the dreams of the one for the benefit of the many. As a winner of the 2012 and 2014 Anthill 30under30 Young Entrepreneur Award, Emily has been featured in a range of media.
In 2014, Emily’s devotion to her calling of inspiring millions of people worldwide gave rise to the innovation of a global project: Inspiration Bible. Emily enrolled 365 authors from over 15 countries globally to write one page in a book– bringing together a truly extraordinary work of life-changing stories and messages of wisdom. Releasing thousands of copies worldwide within weeks of its release, every second book sold is donated to someone in need of inspiration. Having already made a significant difference in the lives of many around the world before the age of 30, Emily finds continual inspiration in the divine order of the universe as she continues to bring her brilliance in book writing, human greatness and love for humanity to the forefront into all she does.
Find Out More About Emily Gowor
Emily' Website
Emily Gowor on Twitter @emilygowor
Emily on Facebook
Emily Gowor on Instagram @emilygowor
Emily on LinkedIn
Tune in for another outstanding conversation!
Interviewed by: Julie-Anne Black
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Episode 37: Freedom to Choose the People and Projects with Melissa Collins

Catherine Plano is here today with Melissa Collins. Melissa Collins grew up in Kedron in Brisbane when Kedron was a bit of a daggy place to live. The daughter of a detective, questions like: 'why', 'how', 'where' 'what' and 'when' usually had fascinating and sometimes gruesome answers, and this is how a storyteller was born.
With a voice once described as a 'big warm hug', Melissa got her start in commercial radio at a time when women were usually relegated to support roles in brekkie shows. Melissa insisted on having her own programs and continued to do just that for stations right across Queensland and New South Wales.
Melissa writes content with a passion for getting to the core of the subject with charm and authenticity, bringing out what is true for clients.  As a fiction writer, she can say whatever she likes, and she does.
Find Our More About Melissa Collins
Melissa Communications - Website
Melissa Collins on Twitter @melioop
So sit back, tune in and enjoy!
Interviewed by: Catherine Plano
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Episode 36: Soul Sessions and Deep Levels of Intuition with Paula Shaw

Catherine Plano is here today with Paula Shaw. With over ten years experience in working with individuals from all walks of life, Paula Shaw now finds it completely natural to be dedicating her life to being available for others.
Paula's intention is to guide people to real happiness and peace. The tools used during a ‘soul session’ to gather all the required information from your past, present and future, includes deep levels of intuition, working with the tarot, astrology, numerology, connecting with ancestors and very clear, precise psychic insight in guiding individuals.
Paula shares how she feels there are certain events that almost seem inevitable in our lives, however, we can have a massive impact on how these events manifest and how we experience them rather than sit back waiting for some inevitable future to ‘arrive’.
Find Out More About Paula Shaw
Guidance with Paula Shaw - Website
Tune in and channel your energy into this soulful conversation.
Interviewed by: Catherine Plano
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Episode 35: Keep Your Feet on The Ground! With Sharryn Napier

Catherine Plano is here today with Sharryn Napier. She is the Vice President and Regional Director for Qlik Australia and New Zealand. She is responsible for driving sustained growth and sales for Qlik and its data discovery business, in addition to providing strategic direction for the company across the Australia and New Zealand region.
Sharryn has over 15 years’ experience in the IT industry and has held senior positions at several global companies. Prior to joining Qlik, she was Vice President of Asia Pacific and Japan for Serena Software where she was responsible for the company’s expansion in the region. Previous to Serena, Sharryn held the position of Senior Director and General Manager of CA Technologies. She was also a Business Consultant at Deloitte, specialising in Web and Application Design and Development for large global enterprises in Australia and New Zealand.
Sharryn is currently based in Sydney and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Find Out More About Sharryn Napier
Sharryn Napier on LinkedIn
Sharryn on Twitter @QlikSharryn
Qlik' Website
So sit back, tune in and enjoy!
Interviewed by: Catherine Plano
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Episode 34: Wired for Wonder with Sarah Roocroft

Catherine Plano is here today with Sarah Roocroft. She is obsessed with innovation and curious about all things new, clever and emerging. Sarah is the co-founder of Wired for Wonder which is Australia's most innovative event series to inspire attendees and nurture thought leaders, moving beyond the boundaries of traditional business events.
And brings together storytellers, inventors, dreamers, artists, musicians, technologists, writers and scientists - to learn, connect and explore the concept of wonder.
Powered by Commonwealth bank. Wired for Wonder is a door to a completely new way of thinking, presenting a series of interactive, themed workshops and engaging master class sessions that will provide attendees with opportunities to interact with the keynote speakers on a more personal level.
Sarah is also the owner and founder of Sienna Baby and loves experimenting with future of work, growth mindset and curiosity. She is mum to 2 beautiful little girls and is here to activate wonder so the world they grow up in is curious and wondrous.
Find Out More About Sarah Roocroft
Wired for Wonder - Website
Wired for Wonder on Facebook
Wired for Wonder on Twitter @WiredForWonder
Instagram @wiredforwonder
Sit back, tune in and enjoy the ride.
Interviewed by: Catherine Plano
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Episode 33: Fierce and Fabulous! with Nkandu Beltz

Julie-Anne Black is here today with Nkandu Beltz. Nkandu discovered from an early age that it's in these little acts of kindness that we each have the power to make a positive and lasting change in the world. For over two decades, this passionate human rights activist has been a voice for the voiceless, and has found the courage to stand up for those who could not stand up for themselves ­ and yet she still has so much to give.
Growing up in Zambia, Nkandu was acutely aware of the social disparity she and many others faced. The injustice was overwhelming for the free spirited young girl, and not something she could easily ignore. Encouraged by her father to stand up for what she believed in, Nkandu began petitioning for girl child rights. She was just ten years old. Making change in the world is in everything she does. Nkandu is devoted to helping others live a better life. Her incredible journey has led her across the globe to Australia, where she now lives.
Nkandu is one of Australia’s most sought after female leaders and inspirational speaker. In 2015 she was named as one of the top 20 renowned speakers of Mind and Its Potential and was selected as a Young Social Pioneer with Foundation for Young Australians in 2012. She won the Pinnacle Professional of the Year Award in 2013 and the Women in Leadership Award in 2014.
Among her greatest accomplishments are the opportunities to meet and interview a number of important social leaders, including his Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Inspired by her mother's determination to provide for her family in a tough economic climate, Nkandu believes that we all have the power make the best of any situation. Throughout life, we are confronted by our own set of challenges, but it is how we choose to act in these situations that leads us to greatness. The key is never giving up. As a member of UN women, Nkandu is particularly passionate about empowering women with this message.
After sharing her own personal experience facing up to social injustice in her book I Have The Power, Nkandu brings us the Fierce & Fabulous series: Fierce & Fabulous ­ The Feminine Force of Success and Fierce & Fabulous ­ Phenomenal Women in Network Marketing. A third series is in the making.
Nkandu has brought together 16 women from divers background and they run workshops and seminars to empower others by giving them practical tools for business and personal leadership.
She is also the author of
• I Have The Power-Unlocking Your Potential To Change The World.
• Fierce and Fabulous-The Feminine Force of Success.
• Fierce and Fabulous-Phenomenal Women in Network Marketing
Find Out More About Nkandu Beltz
Nkandu's Website
Nkandu Beltz on Facebook
Nkandu on Twitter @beltz_nkandu
Nkandu on Instafram @nkandu_beltz
Nkandu Beltz on LinkedIn
Like Julie-Anne says: WOW WOW WOW! You have to listen to this episode now!
Interviewed by: Julie-Anne Black
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Episode 32: Aromababy … Caring for Our Children with Catherine Cervasio

Catherine Plano is here today with Catherine Cervasio. Catherine Cervasio launched the first natural baby skincare brand to combine the use of natural and organic ingredients, with neonatal research. Her brand, Aromababy, was launched over twenty years ago and has since been sold in Hong Kong, Singapore, China, South Korea, UAE, Taiwan and parts of Europe.
Catherine is a presenter, freelance writer and mentor as part of the Women in Global Business program. She is passionate about supporting women in business and mentoring the next generation of female leaders.
Find Out More About Catherine Cervasio
Aromababy Website
Aromababy on Facebook
Aromabeby on Twitter @AROMABABY1
Aromababy on Instagram @aromababy_oficial
Are you ready for a great conversation?
Interviewed by: Catherine Plano
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Episode 31: Personal Power and Unstoppable Success with Niyc Pidgeon

Julie-Anne Black is here today with Niyc Pidgeon. Niyc is a Positive Psychologist and Success Coach, on a mission to help a million women change their lives using positive psychology by the year 2020. Her 30 Day Happiness Guide, Now Is Your Chance will be hitting the bookshelves soon with Hay House.
Niyc is from the UK, where she recently won Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and is currently living in Los Angeles and travelling the world speaking, coaching, and helping women to overcome self doubt, and live their lives of joy, personal power, and unstoppable success.
Find Out More About Niyc Pidgeon
Niyc Pidgeon's Website
Niyc Pidgeon on Twitter @niycpidge
Niyc on Facebook
Niyc Pidgeon on Instagram @niycpidge
This was an outstanding conversation, don't miss it out!
Interviewed by: Julie-Anne Black
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Episode 30: The Wardrobe Secrets of Confident Women with Colette Werden

Catherine Plano is here today with Colette Werden CEO & Founder of Colette Werden Australia; An agency that helps entrepreneurs and professionals that are great at what they do, get themselves out there confidently, so they can make their difference.
Through personal branding, image development, communication training for stage and camera and website photography production.
In 2014, Colette launched The Ratio System™ which boosts women’s self-confidence and opens up their eyes to a whole new way of dressing. The Ratio System™ helps women dress for what they really want: to create the perception of a longer, leaner appearing silhouette. It takes the guess work out of which outfit works and which doesn’t, and is a complete contrast to the traditional body shape dressing method, which is restrictive.
Find Out More About Colette Werden
Colette Werden's Website
Colette on Facebook
Colette on Instagram @colettewerden
Colette on LinkedIn
Listen to this amazing interview!
Interviewed by: Catherine Plano
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Episode 29: Marrying Bipolar with Natasha David

Catherine Plano is here today with Natasha David. Sydneysider Natasha David explored many avenues of assistance to overcome the debilitating depression and anxiety she experienced following her husband's suicide in 2005. Meditation, the Buteyko breathing technique and kinesiology were some of the tools she explored in her recovery from grief and heartbreak. The latter proved so successful in enabling her to release the stress and internalised emotions from the trauma of losing her husband that Natasha became a certified kinesiology practitioner.
Natasha advocates meditation as a method to calm the distracting chatter that occurs in our heads during times of stress or trauma, known as 'monkey mind' in Buddhist teachings.
The cumulative result of these practices delivered Natasha to the point where she could write about her painful and difficult story with detachment and compassion. She believes love and empathy can overcome any trauma and can help bring understanding for those in pain and suffering.
Find Out More About Natasha David
Natasha David's Website - Marrying Bipolar
Natasha David on Facebook
Natasha on Twitter @ashatan42
Natasha David on YouTube
Natasha on LinkedIn
Interviewed by: Catherine Plano
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Episode 28: Conscious Communication Through Higher Thought with Gordana Biernat

Catherine Plano is here today with Gordana Biernat, she is a Thinker, Seeker and Explorer of the Physical Reality.
She cannot be labelled but she is often described as passionate, creative and audacious, constantly learning and searching. Gordana is curious, multicultural and multilingual.As a Speaker Gordana talks about the Perception of Reality, Consciousness, Creativity,Leadership and Art.
As a Writer, Gordana influences conscious communications through higher thought. Using Twitter as her main channel, Gordana interconnects daily with her 260,000+ followers.
Gordana Biernat provides knowledge and encouragement necessary for allowing change, assisting those who seek self-development and a greater sense of being through intellectual and spiritual exploration of the worlds seen and unseen. Gordana’s purpose is to help people realize how powerful and unique we all truly are.
Gordana holds M.A. in Art History and Art Sciences, Psychology, Communication and Media at Lund University in Sweden.
Family, Life, serious reading, food and wine is what she enjoys the most!
Find Out More About Gordana Biernat
Gordana Biernat on Twitter @Mypowertalk
Gordana on Instagram @Mypowertalk
Gordana Biernat on Facebook
My Power Talk on Facebook
Gordana Biernat's Website
Gordana on LinkedIn
This was an amazing thought provoking conversation, tune in now!
Interviewed by: Catherine Plano
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Episode 27: The Raw Beauty Queen with Kemi Nekvapil

Catherine Plano is here today with Kemi Nekvapil, she is the world’s leading authority on Raw Beauty. She believes a woman's unique beauty comes from who she is and the actions she chooses to take. As a speaker, coach and author, Kemi has worked in the wellness industry for more than 20 years. A pioneer of raw food in Australia, and an international speaker, Kemi runs events and retreats that transform the lives of women.
She blogs for The Huffington Post, is a weekly columnist for SBSLife, as well as writing for other national and international publications.
Kemi is the author of Raw Beauty – The 7 Principles to nourish your body, transform your mind and create the life you want.
Find Out More About Kemi Nekvapil
Kemi Nekvapil's Website
Kemi on Facebook
Kemi on Twitter @keminekvapil
Kemi Nekvapil on Instagram @keminekvapil
This a raw and beautiful conversation with an amazing lady!
Interviewed by: Catherine Plano
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Episode 26: Balance, Control and Adaptability with Dr Linda Wilson

Catherine Plano is here today with Dr Linda Wilson, she is the ‘Author of ‘Stress Made Easy – Peeling Women off the Ceiling’. She consults and owns a multi-modality wellness practice and has an online program designed to assist women to reclaim themselves when life happens. As well as seeing clients one-on-one Linda is a corporate wellness consultant running tailored programs on stress management which incorporate the latest neurological research, tools and techniques to create sustainable stress management plans and behaviors.
On Tuesday’s you can hear Linda on her radio show which focuses on stress, health and wellbeing for individuals and within business.
Informed by the philosophy of a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, a Graduate Diploma in Education (Health) and 17 years clinical experience as a stress management specialist, Linda understands that the capacity to change your mind changes your world. Linda has helped hundreds of clients better identify, understand and manage their stress, addictions and behaviors.
Find Out More About Dr Linda Wilson
Dr Linda Wilson's Website
Dr. Linda Wilson on Twitter @Dr_Stress_Less
Dr. Linda Wilson on Facebook
Dr Linda Wilson on LinkedIn
Interviewed by: Catherine Plano
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Episode 25: The Recipe for Health with Rosanna Lauria

Catherine Plano is here today with Rosanna Lauria, she helps busy people get back in control of their health and beat overwhelm so they can get more out of their professional and personal life.
Rosanna is a Corporate Wellness Advisor, Keynote Speaker, Facilitator and Founder of Recipe for Health, who partners with organisations to provide holistic education and resources for employees to achieve and maintain good mental and physical health. She also works with CEO's and Leaders to change risk culture and create a safe environment where employees can finally feel comfortable reaching out for support.
Studying holistic nutrition at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and becoming a qualified Yoga and Meditation Teacher through the Bodhi School of Yoga, she started incorporating changes into her diet and lifestyle that began to heal her body and restore her energy.
The mindset became one of Rosanna’s most fascinating topics to study, as she recognised in herself that as you change your mindset, take responsibility for your thoughts and behaviours and let go of limiting beliefs, your life begins to change for the better and you start to live life from the driver's seat.
Just as miraculous, she discovered that slowing down actually helps you speed up! In order to live a life full of adventure and success, one must slow down and refuel to then bring about greater energy, focus and an enhanced capacity to learn and grow.
As Rosanna discovered each ingredient for restoring health and balance, she began to pass on these enchanted pieces of wisdom to friends and family who began seeing remarkable results in themselves – most commonly stress and anxiety falling; and energy and happiness rising!
This passion for helping the busy people in her life transformed into a desire and commitment to empower workplaces and busy professionals to take control of their health so they can achieve their goals and get more out of life.
Find Out More About Rosanna Lauria
Rosanna's Website - Recipe for Health
Rosanna Lauria on LinkedIn
Rosanna on Facebook
Rosanna on Twitter @Recipe4HealthAU
Rosanna on Instagram @recipe_for_health
If you like wearing on your stress batch then this is an episode you want to listen to right NOW!
Interviewed by: Catherine Plano
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Episode 24: Get It Right Online with Sandy McDonald

Catherine Plano is here today with Sandy McDonald, she is a TEDx speaker, communications coach, blogger and author. She is director of Get It Right Online and founder and CEO of international charity, Create Care Global.
After 22 years running a successful marketing communications company, she used purposeful blogging to start and build a global community that works to help the millions of children orphaned in Africa.
Sandy’s TEDx talk, Tell your story, save a life, for which she received a standing ovation, is based on this experience and explains how your story can enrich, change or even save lives.
Her book, Get it right online. Build a clan and supercharge your business, details the framework to do this.
Now Sandy works with business owners to bring clarity into their complex communications world on and offline.
She helps them uncover their purpose and their principles to define their communications intention. Then they can build a coherent and correctly positioned platform from which to tell the stories that build a community of advocates, as both a business development and life-changing practice.
She believes that clarity of purpose and principle is an elixir that paves the way to a paradigm shift, changing the business experience to what matters most; how to make a difference in people's lives.
She is known for converting a complex online world into practical, but life-changing steps for business owners to supercharge their business AND their lives.
Find Out More About Sandy McDonald
TEDX Talk: Tell Your Story. Save A Life
Sandy's Blog | Website
Sandy McDonald on Facebook
Sandy on Twitter @whyyoumustblog
Sandy McDonald on Google+
Sandy on LinkedIn
Sandy McDonald on Instamgram @sandymcdee
This is one powerful conversion you don't want to miss!
Interviewed by: Catherine Plano
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Episode 23: Confidence + Clarity = Catapult with Pam Brossman

Catherine Plano is here today with Pam Brossman, she is a 11 Times #1 Amazon Best Selling Author, Digital Media Speaker and Consultant. She has mentored and self-published over 60 Best Selling Authors from her Best Seller programs.
Pam is a highly sought after speaker who loves spending time with successful entrepreneurs. She recently had the pleasure of spending time with Sir Richard Branson on his private island, which she says was a life changing experience.
When Pam is not hanging down the beach with her family in Sydney, she loves to work one on one with women entrepreneurs at luxurious locations to help them design lifestyle business blueprints from their knowledge and expertise and turn them into a global brand.
Pam believes success is a journey. The more fun you have, the faster you get to the top!
Find Out More About Pam Brossman
Pam's Website
Pam on Facebook
Pam Brossman on Twitter @pambrossman
Pam on Instagram @pambrossman
Interviewed by: Catherine Plano
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Episode 22: Educate Your Children in Body Safety with Jayneen Sanders

Catherine Plano is here today with Jayneen Sanders, she is an experienced classroom teacher, lead author for Engage Literacy (published by Capstone Classroom), mother of three daughters and the author of a number of children’s book on safe and unsafe touch such as ‘Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept’ and 'No Means No!' Jayneen is a passionate advocate for Body Safety Education to be taught in our schools and homes. She has written numerous blogs and articles on teaching Body Safety and has published a Teacher's Resource Kit on this topic.
She started her teaching career in the 1980s as a primary school teacher in rural Queensland. She then moved to Victoria and taught at a number of inner-city schools.
In 1985, Jay had a change of career and became an educational editor and publisher.
In the early 90s, Jay and her partner moved to Japan to work as English teachers. They lived and worked in Japan for over three and a half years. In fact, Jay’s first daughter was born there.
On returning to Australia, Jay began work as an educational author/packager. Since that time, she has authored and produced numerous award-winning titles for the educational publishing industry. Jay is also an accomplished children’s book author, writing a number of titles for such literacy series as ZigZags, Totally Kidz, Deadly and Incredible, and a children’s picture book series for Penguin.
During 2008 and 2009, Jay returned to teaching. That experience refreshed her understanding of issues facing children, teachers and parents.
Find Out More About Jayneen Sanders
Jayneen Sanders - Facebook
Jayneen Sanders - Twitter @JayneenSanders
Website
Interviewed by: Catherine Plano
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Episode 21: The Healthy Gut with Rebecca Coomes

Julie-Anne Black is here today with Rebecca Coomes. She is an entrepreneur, author, coach and presenter. She is the founder of The Healthy Gut program, and is the author of the world's first dedicated cookbook series for people suffering from Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO).
As Rebecca hit her mid 30's she felt unwell, in pain and bloated. She was a successful marketer, working in busy corporate roles, had high levels of stress, drank too much, slept too little and was left wondering if this was all there was to life. After fruitless tests and visits to doctors, she turned to a naturopath in desperation to understand what was going wrong with her health.
In 2015, she finally received a diagnosed of SIBO. After a lifetime of chronic illness, she finally had a diagnosis of what was wrong, and why she had suffered from digestive problems for so many years. In addition to SIBO, she also suffered from Endometriosis and Haemochromatosis.
As she received treatment for her SIBO, Rebecca recognised there was more to healing her body than just treating the condition itself. Not only did she need to heal her gut, but she realised she needed to change her mindset after a lifetime of chronic illness, improve how she moved and exercised her body, and review the nutrition she consumed. She also had to address her lifestyle and look a how she could incorporate this new way of living into her life.
Find Out More About Rebecca Coomes
The Healthy Gut - Facebook
The Healthy Gut - Instagram @the.healthy.gut
YouTube Channel
The Healthy Gut on Twitter - @thehealthygut
Interviewed by: Julie-Anne Black
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Episode 20: The Embodiment Artist Behind Tigress Yoga with Dévashi Shakti

Julie-Anne Black is here today with Dévashi Shakti, she is an international Mystical Feminine Mentor and is the embodiment artist behind Tigress Yoga. She has extensive experience in Eastern and Western approaches to holistic sexuality, and has 18 years professional experience. She is a devotee of the Sacred Feminine and an Initiatress to both men and women in spiritual-sexuality.
Sacred female vitality is the essence of Tigress Yoga. It’s founded in female taoist wisdom, ecstatic tantric sexuality, pleasure anatomy, women’s mysteries, chi theory, psychobiology & shamanic ritual; though basically it’s ancient wisdom for modern turned-on women. Tigress Yoga was designed specifically for woman’s body and your female experience. It’s grounded in both Eastern & Western approaches to inner healing, vitality rejuvenation and personal transformation.
Find Out More About Dévashi Shakti
Tigress Yoga
Tigress Yoga - Facebook
Tigress Yoga on Twitter - @TigressYoga
This is going to be a Tigress conversation...
Interviewed by: Julie-Anne Black
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Episode 19: The Entrepreneur Enabler with Ebonie Allard

Catherine Plano is here today with Ebonie Allard, she is a certified Coach, a Misfit turned Maven, an author and an Adventurer who dedicates her days to inspiring and enabling misfit freelancers, business owners and entrepreneurs to feel less ARGH!! and more AHHH!!
It is her mission to help you live a fully rounded three dimensional, successful and self-governed life where you can thrive.
She is all about leaning into life’s adventurous twists and turns and encourages everyone to reconnect with the inner wisdom we all carry within… At her core she believes that it is our responsibility to shine, to bring our gifts to the world, and to encourage others to do the same.
Ebonie says: Stop trying to blend in, whilst you camouflage yourself to fit in with people that you don't want to fit in with, you are camouflaging yourself from the people you wish would find you!
Find Out More About Ebonie Allard
Ebonie Allard's Website
Ebonie on Facebook
Ebonie Allard on Twitter - @ebonieallard
Ebonie on LinkedIn
Now let's listen to this awesome conversation!
Interviewed by: Catherine Plano
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Episode 18: ABC …. Always Be Creative! With Kirsteene Phelan

Catherine Plano is here today with Kirsteene Phelan. She  is a creative and strategic communicator with strong entrepreneurial instincts. She got her start in the entertainment industry before launching and running her own jewellery business, Scrumptious Production from 2007 - 2012.
After a lesson filled exit she broke ground for NASDAQ listed online marketplace, Etsy, as their first employee in the southern hemisphere. Since departing the company, Kirsteene has concentrated on building a portfolio career in the tech startup world with roles at Rome2rio; a travel search company, Inspire9 Coworking space and leading youth engagement for Startup Victoria's Female Founders Committee.
She rounds this out with her own communications consultancy company Trecose as well teaching gigs at Peer Academy, RMIT and General Assembly.
Find Out More About Kirsteene Phelan
Kirsteene on LinkedIn
Kirsteene on Twitter - @kirsteenephelan
Kirsteene on Instagram - @kirsteenephelan
Interviewed by: Catherine Plano
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