Mediaweek editor, James Manning, sits down with Jennifer Hansen, whose passion for news and media has seen her career extend from TV to radio. She is a writer, published author, and was part of the longest serving news duo in Australian television history. Jen now co-hosts smoothfm 91.5’s More Music Breakfast alongside Mike Perso. “I am at a good point in my life for sure, we all go through terrible ups and downs and problems that come out of the blue…everyone does but I think the most important thing is to look at the positives you have in your life and focus on them.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mediaweek editor, James Manning chats to Claire Marshall, a woman whose confidence, charisma and industry experience landed her dream job in this episode of ‘in her own words’. Claire is one of the driving forces behind Nova’s premier live music brand, Nova’s Red Room. “You have to be clear on what you want and you have to be patient because it’s all not going to land in your lap”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mediaweek editor, James Manning interviews Tamie Williams, a woman who lives and breathes radio. With 20 years’ media experience, now as National Head of Direct Sales she not only drives revenue but develops training plans for teams across the country. Her passion for coaching and development landed her a NOVA Entertainment award for Most Outstanding Leader. “I’ve always been very passionate about sales, been very passionate about people, if you do your job consistently to the best of your ability, it will lead you down a path where you can add the most value to the business and clients.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Manning, Mediaweek Editor, chats to a woman who has lived her life in the public eye - Nova 100’s Chrissie Swan. Her media career includes stints on Big Brother, I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! and Long Lost Family. The experienced radio broadcaster and published author has found great success in her career but sees her family as her most important job. “The real heroes are the women that are working proper full time hours, not like me…and trying to connect with their children, keep their relationship on track and pay the bills. That’s tough. How do they do it? Let me tell you they’re not sitting on the couch thinking “look at me I’ve got it all.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Manning, Editor of Mediaweek chats to Nat Locke, who went from being a chiropractor and occasional stand-up comedian to breakfast co-host. 15 years later Nat is still part of one of Perth’s most successful radio shows. “Sometimes you’ve got to take a leap of faith…the whole fake it ‘til you make it kind of thing. I never expected at the outset that I’d still be sitting here 15 years later.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mediaweek editor, James Manning sits down with Kate Murphy, the woman responsible for leading NOVA Entertainment's national branded entertainment team, CREATE. Kate has been recognised by NOVA Entertainment and the industry alike, for her strategic abilities in creating positive business outcomes for clients and partners. “If you are going to be successful commercially you can’t be waiting for the brief or waiting for the market to be buoyant enough to justify your existence... we keep ourselves busy with trying to stimulate the market and new opportunities.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mediaweek editor, James Manning chats to Mel Doyle, a woman who radiates calm and positivity while balancing a demanding television career, her own show on smoothfm and a family. Throughout it all Mel manages to remain grounded and continues to find success in whatever she does. “I wish we sometimes didn’t have such a divide, I think men can support women just as much as women can, it’s not a gender specific thing.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Mediaweek editor, James Manning interviews Nova Entertainment’s CEO Cathy O’Connor, a dynamic and bold woman. With over 30 years in media, she has built a brand that is market-leading in innovation and focuses on the importance of people. “Companies and boards, and male executives in particular, need to change their view of what work looks like and be prepared to really judge their staff around output and productivity not presence.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.