Project Emerald Collective

About Project Emerald Collective

The Project Emerald Collective Podcast A podcast for women who know there has to be more than rushing, consuming and living on autopilot. Hosted by Eve McIntyre, these conversations explore identity, confidence, authenticity, conscious living and the power of small choices to create meaningful change. The podcast is part of the broader Project Emerald Collective ecosystem - a growing community and marketplace app helping women live with intention, express themselves authentically and keep quality fashion in circulation. Because every choice matters. And every woman has the power to create change. Join the movement. Join us today.

Publisher

Eve McIntyre

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Jun 2026

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   If You Have Something Worth Saying, Say It | Women in Leadership with Di Tompson

   What changes when a woman recognises that her voice matters—and decides to use it? Di Tompson has spent decades building businesses, challenging systems, creating opportunities and advocating for women around the world. Di is Managing Director and co-owner of the Powercom Group and Vice President for Asia and the Pacific with FCEM, the global network for women business owners. She is also a former International President of The International Alliance for Women and the creator of Business Without Borders, a mentoring program supporting women across the Indian Ocean region and beyond. Her achievements include being named the 2005 Tasmanian Telstra Businesswoman of the Year, becoming the first woman to receive the Australian Institute of Company Directors Gold Medal and, in 2024, becoming the first Australian to receive FCEM’s Yvonne Foinant Award. But behind those achievements is a woman who has navigated motherhood, career changes, business pressures, inequality, disappointment and the persistent feeling that she needed to prove her worth. In this conversation, Di and Eve explore: • Building an international business while raising three children • Why women often feel they must work twice as hard • Trusting your intuition when making life-changing decisions • The difference between networking and genuine relationships • Creating opportunities for women through mentoring • What good leadership really looks like • Why meaningful success and change take time • Finding your voice and using your seat at the table • What “taking your power back” means to Di Di reminds us that leadership isn’t about making yourself indispensable. It is about empowering others, creating something that can continue without you and speaking up when something needs to change. “If you think you’ve got something worthwhile to say, say it.” Subscribe to Project Emerald Collective for honest conversations with women who are questioning expectations, making conscious choices and creating lives that feel like their own. Learn more about Project Emerald Collective: https://www.projectemerald.com.au (https://www.projectemerald.com.au/) Take your power back—one conscious choice at a time. #WomenInLeadership #WomenInBusiness #FemaleLeadership #FindingYourVoice #ProjectEmeraldCollective

2. 

   3 Oct 2026

   It’s Your Turn: Backing Yourself, Dressing for You and Beginning Again | Jessica Lawrence

   What happens when you finally stop waiting for permission and back yourself? Jessica Lawrence has spent most of her working life in fashion, across retail, styling, management, design, patternmaking and production. But it wasn’t until her thirties that she returned to study fashion design and began turning a lifelong creative instinct into a clearer sense of purpose. In this conversation, Jessica shares the courage it took to begin again, the unexpected career paths that followed and why moving from Melbourne to Hobart in 2024 became the catalyst for creating a different kind of life. That move also inspired her new Tasmanian label, Map of Tassie Swim and Après Swim - a playful, provocative and deeply considered brand exploring female empowerment, self-expression, local creativity and our responsibility to care for the places we call home. Jessica believes women should feel sexy for themselves before anyone else. We talk about dressing unapologetically, allowing other women to express themselves without judgement and using clothing as a tool to reveal who we are on the inside. We also explore how knowing ourselves can reduce overconsumption. When we understand our personal style, we become less vulnerable to trends, more confident wearing what we already own and more open to choosing secondhand, vintage, handmade and thoughtfully produced pieces. In this episode, we discuss: • Returning to study and pursuing a creative dream in your thirties • Moving interstate to consciously create a different life • How Tasmania’s women, landscape and wildlife shaped Jessica’s vision • The story and meaning behind Map of Tassie • Designing swimwear and limited-edition Après Swim pieces • Collaborating with Tasmanian artists • Dressing for yourself rather than for other people’s approval • The relationship between self-knowledge, personal style and consumption • Creating a made-to-order model with less waste • Taking risks, backing yourself and recognising when it is finally your turn For Jessica, taking her power back means gathering everything life has taught her, putting herself in the driver’s seat and becoming the person she feels she was always supposed to be. As she reminds us, there doesn’t need to be a hierarchy of turns. It can be all of our turn. Subscribe to Project Emerald Collective for more honest conversations about identity, self-expression, intentional living and what becomes possible when women choose to live by their own values. Take Your Power Back. One conscious choice at a time. projectemerald.com.au

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   14-Year-Old Fashion Designer on Purpose, Family & Growing Up Without Screens | Olivia Robertson

   What happens when a young person discovers her passion early - and is given the support, opportunity and belief to pursue it? In this episode of The Project Emerald Collective, Eve McIntyre speaks with 14-year-old Tasmanian designer Olivia Robertson about creativity, determination, family, technology and what becomes possible when young people are encouraged to take their ideas seriously. Olivia began sewing when she was just four years old and presented her first design at the Tasmanian Fashion Festival at only 12. Now returning to the runway for her third year, she is creating an ambitious transformative garment that shifts from an elegant maxi dress into a striking mini - combining historical influences, contemporary fashion and the technical skills she has developed through experimentation and mentorship. Olivia shares how her 12-month mentorship with Tasmanian designer Celyna Ziolkowski has expanded her understanding of patternmaking, drapery, textiles and the business behind fashion. She also reflects on the importance of experienced people believing in emerging creatives, particularly in Tasmania, where education and industry opportunities can be limited. But this conversation reaches far beyond fashion. Olivia speaks thoughtfully about growing up without personal technology until high school and why she believes it strengthened her relationship with her parents and sister. She shares how working from a young age has taught her communication, responsibility, leadership and the true value of money—and offers a moving reminder of how much parents quietly do for their children. In this conversation, we explore: • Beginning to sew at four and entering a runway at 12 • Discovering your passion and having the courage to pursue it • Designing a transformative garment for the TFF runway • Mentorship and the importance of someone believing in your potential • Balancing school, work, sport, music and creative ambitions • Learning through experimentation, mistakes and constructive feedback • Why Olivia is grateful she grew up without constant access to technology • How reduced screen time can create stronger family connections • The opportunities young Tasmanian creatives need • Building resilience, discipline and a positive mindset • Living intentionally and refusing to apologise for who you are • Using your voice and power to inspire other people Olivia’s perspective is an important reminder that wisdom isn’t defined by age. Her creativity is remarkable, but it is her gratitude, work ethic, self-awareness and determination to keep learning that make this conversation so powerful. As Olivia says, life isn’t a dress rehearsal. We have one opportunity to pursue what matters, embrace the people we love and make the most of the life in front of us. Olivia will present her latest design at the 2026 Tasmanian Fashion Festival, held on 10 and 11 October at Princes Wharf No. 1 in Hobart. Festival information and tickets: https://www.tasmanianfashionfestival.com.au/tickets (https://www.tasmanianfashionfestival.com.au/tickets) If this conversation resonates, subscribe to The Project Emerald Collective and share it with a young person, parent, educator or creative who may need to hear it. Take your power back—one conscious choice at a time. #ProjectEmeraldCollective #OliviaRobertson #TasmanianFashionFestival #YoungDesigner #TasmanianFashion #EmergingDesigner #IntentionalLiving #DigitalWellbeing #Parenting #YouthVoice

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