Marvellous Women: The Podcast

About Marvellous Women: The Podcast

Marvellous Women: The Podcast is all about sharing the stories of Marvellous Women for us all to learn from. Through interviews, experiences and case studies, your host Dr Samantha Rush showcases the lives of Marvellous Women. The Marvellous Women come from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, including sports, music, business, arts and many more. Want a dose of daily (or even hourly) inspiration? See our website, where you can get your own set of Marvellous Women Cards.

Publisher

Dr Samantha Rush

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jul 2023

Latest episode

25 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

54 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Ep 54 - Find the room where your value is recognised with Shana Simonovski

   In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Shana Simonovski shares how she is entering what she calls her “clarity era”: a season of understanding who she is, what matters to her and where she can make a meaningful contribution. The conversation explores letting go of external validation, celebrating progress without waiting for perfection, and drawing on the different parts of ourselves when a situation calls for them. Listen for a warm, candid conversation about self-trust, curiosity and choosing each day with intention. About Shana Simonovski: Shana Simonovski is a transformation leader who partners with executives to connect strategy to execution, enabling organisations to work smarter, align to value, and deliver sustainable performance outcomes. With more than three decades of experience across complex and regulated environments, she is known for driving ways-of-working transformation that strengthens collaboration, accountability, and impact. Over time, Shoshana has gained significant clarity about what truly drives meaningful leadership, the importance of aligning purpose with action and recognising that growth often emerges from challenge. These insights have shaped her approach to leadership and mentoring, reinforcing her commitment to resilience and the belief that obstacles can become catalysts for personal and professional growth. Beyond her formal leadership roles, Shana is deeply committed to advancing women in leadership. She co-chairs her organisation’s Women’s Employee Resource Group, leads a perimenopause and menopause support community, and mentors emerging female talent,particularly young women pursuing careers in STEM. Her work reflects the conviction that performance and inclusion are mutually reinforcing. Curiosity continues to guide both her professional and personal journey. She values learning, diverse perspectives, and the discipline of self-leadership and recognises that sustainable contribution requires intentional boundaries and optimism. One of the most important decisions she continues to make is prioritising wellbeing and self-awareness, allowing her to lead with clarity and resilience. Shana is guided by a simple principle: your value does not diminish because it is not recognised in a particular environment. Growth comes from honouring the lessons of the past while remaining open to new opportunities. She brings a thoughtful, commercially grounded, and human-centred perspective to conversations about leadership and transformation. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #MarvellousWomenCards #podcast #ShanaSimonovski

2. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Ep 53 - Jump, but jump with a parachute with Dr Tamie Jovanelly

   In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Dr Tamie Jovanelly talks about building a life around geology, travel and education. Tamie is a geologist, international researcher, bestselling author and owner of Adventure Geology Tours. After seven years of careful planning, she stepped away from classroom teaching as a tenured academic to travel through Europe in a camper van with her husband and grow her tour company. She explains how beginning with the end in mind helped her stay committed when others questioned the dream. Their leap, she says, was not a reckless risk. It was a jump made “with a parachute”. Tamie discusses how her field research on volcanoes and global water quality shaped the way she prepares. She also explains how understanding the processes behind landscapes can deepen our appreciation of the natural world. She shares her personal philosophy, “Winners Do More”, and her belief that excellence lies in the details. Tamie also talks about the importance of champions such as the Association for Women Geoscientists. Listen for a candid conversation about making purposeful choices and recognising when it is time to begin a new adventure. About Dr Tamie Jovanelly: Dr. Tamie Jovanelly is a distinguished geologist, professor, international researcher, and best-selling author. A Fellow of the Geological Society of America and a two-time Fulbright Research Scholar, she is recognized for her significant contributions to geosciences. Her newly released book Volcanoes: What Everyone Needs To Know(Oxford University Press, 2026) follows her acclaimed book, Iceland: Tectonics, Volcanics, and Glacial Features (Wiley, 2020). With over 20 years of research on global water quality, climate change, and volcanism, she founded Adventure Geology Tours to share her passion for geology and travel. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #DrTamieJovanelly

3. 

   13 Jul 2026

   Ep 52 - Own your art with Celia Craig

   In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Celia Craig shares her insights about embracing authenticity, reclaiming creative freedom, and living with synesthesia—a rare neurological condition that allows her to experience music as vivid colours and patterns. From her remarkable career as an internationally acclaimed musician to becoming a neurodiversity advocate, Celia opens up about resilience, self-discovery, the power of owning your art, and why celebrating your unique strengths can transform both your work and your life. An internationally acclaimed musician, speaker, coach, and neurodiversity advocate, Celia Craig is recognised as one of the world’s leading performers with synaesthesia. Celia’s performance career spans five continents, including recording at Abbey Road Studios, playing for the Royal family and Doctor Who, and touring schools with her Colours of Home duo. Grounded in this multi-sensory perspective, her recent focus heavily includes unscripted classical performance, leading the innovative improvisation ensemble Collectif: Arc en Ciel. Following diagnoses of ADHD and anxiety disorder alongside her innate synaesthesia, Celia is a Twice Exceptional (2E) musician. This lived experience drives her burgeoning career in keynote speaking and professional coaching, combining deep personal insights with evidence-based strategy. An EMCC-qualified coach, her unique capacity for connection was shaped early through personal coaching by Leonard Bernstein. As a former Chairman of London’s BBC Symphony Orchestra, Celia helped deliver the Last Night of the Proms to a global audience of 40 million. In 2026, she continues her senior international roles as a Biennial Artist through CreateSA in Adelaide (UNESCO City of Music), Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, and Visiting International Lecturer at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff. #MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast

Who has been a guest on Marvellous Women: The Podcast

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• Alison Shamir
• Rachael Cook
• inspiring women

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100

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Quality

37

Social presence

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YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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