The Promenade With Me Podcast

Here is Episode 65 of The Promenade With Me Podcast - my final episode. This is going to be one epic show! Over the last 65 episodes, I’ve spoken to so many incredible women about a whole range of topics. For this final episode, I hand-picked some of my favourite ‘aha’ moments. In this episode you will hear 26 extraordinary women share their greatest life lessons, and all are very different. They’ll be covering: - Business advice no matter if you’re an entrepreneur or intrapreneur -...

It’s Episode 64 of The Promenade With Me Podcast and it's one BIG show. Not only is it You Me & A Pot of Tea for July but I share a very special announcement! Breakfast Radio Host Gosha Rakiej​ and I chat about: PS. If you love this episode, don’t forget you can subscribe and give a 5-star rating to The Promenade With Me Podcast on iTunes, TuneIn & Stitcher. This will help the show reach even more people. Thanks a million! Gianna & The PWM Team xx

I recently came across a quote on Instagram that read: “Fall in love with taking care of yourself, in mind, body and spirit.” How true is this! Nobody can make us feel happy until we’re happy with ourselves first. Only then can we open our hearts and minds to finding our ideal partner. It’s just the way it is. Somebody who knows all about this is a woman who’s about to reveal her entire life on national television, and all for a good cause. Her name is Emma Wynne – a radio announcer and...

Subscribe on iTunes | TuneIn | Stitcher Kolkata, India is about a 15-hour direct flight from Melbourne. And when I think of Kolkata, the first thing that pops up is Mother Teresa, the world-renowned Catholic nun and missionary. Mother Teresa’s humanitarian efforts in Kolkata across the 20th century won her a Noble Prize and in 2016 she was canonised as a Saint, 19 years after her passing. Mother Teresa throughout her life did so many wonderful things. One of her most famous quotes is,...

Subscribe on iTunes | TuneIn | Stitcher So many of us are starting up side hustles whilst studying or working. It’s all the rage. Why is this so? We can definitely thank social media marketing. It’s not only easy to use, it’s cheap, making it easier for us to get our brand out there and seen by the right people. One industry that continuously evolves with technology is fashion. Last week I sat down with an amazing Melbourne-based fashion designer. Her name is Santina Nicole Ponte, and...

Subscribe on iTunes | TuneIn | StitcherHave you ever wondered what life would be like on Mars? Would you ever head over there if you had the opportunity? From 2030, some very special people will be going on a voyage of a lifetime! A seven-month cruise which concludes on Mars – a one-way trip in fact. Their job is to set up camp and make Mars their home away from home, a chapter we too will write someday. This out of this world expedition is called Mars One and today I sit down with one...

Subscribe on iTunes | TuneIn | StitcherIt's Episode 59 of The Promenade With Me Podcast and guess what?! It's your fav monthly show, You Me & A Pot of Tea for June 2018! It's one BIG show. Breakfast Radio Host Gosha Rakiej and I have loads to talk about. Here's what you can expect: - Lessons I learned whilst holidaying in Bali - The digital detox we've all been waiting for - Flip flop artists in Kenya changing the world - A New York doctor's inspiring search to save a life - Our fav...

Subscribe on iTunes | TuneIn | StitcherI just love a good motivational quote and this one is no different... “Don’t get so caught up making a living that you forget to make a life.” - Unknown No matter if you’re studying, working for yourself or somebody else, it’s very easy to get caught up in doing 'things'. News flash! Every single person on this planet, including me needs time to rest and recover. If we just keep working, eventually we end up exhausting ourselves and then what? We...

Subscribe on iTunes | TuneIn | StitcherIf you had the opportunity, what would you say to your younger self? What advice would you offer? This month I've spent quite a bit of time at an all-girls school based in Melbourne, running workshops and presentations to different groups of students. Most of the girls I worked with were in Year 10. As I sat with them, so many would open up and share what's been playing on their mind - their concerns, their beliefs and desires. Though the girls were...

[ Subscribe on iTunes | TuneIn | Stitcher ]Australia is known as the lucky country and I totally understand why. We’re a diverse and multi-cultural nation filled with opportunity – a safe haven, one that’s far away from devastation and war. We’re not just lucky, we’re extremely blessed. From a young age Sarah Archibald often dreamt about joining the Australian army. Her dad served in the army, her grandfather too, and so she wanted to make them proud by doing the same one day. At age 18...

When I run talks and workshops in schools, or at youth organisations and events, one of the things I love to say to young people is that they’re never too young to achieve great things – age is no factor. We live in a digitally connected world. With technology continuously on the move, there’s always new opportunities popping up. If a job or revolutionary career opportunity doesn’t exist, why not create it! There are so many young people doing extraordinary things. Emma and Carla Papas,...

Subscribe on iTunes | TuneIn | StitcherWelcome to Episode 54 of The Promenade With Me Podcast - You Me & A Pot of Tea for May 2018! My gorgeous friend and Breakfast Radio Host Gosha Rakiej and I are having a bit of a party! Why? We're celebrating the wedding of the year! Yes on the 19th May, Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle are set to tie the knot at Windsor Castle in England. So of course we spoke about the upcoming grandiose event! But don't worry we chatted about a heap...

When applying for a job, do you ever wonder who decides if you’re the candidate they’ve been looking for? Meet Benita Grimaldi. She’s works for global active wear company, Lululemon Athletica Inc, as a Talent Manager within their Australian and New Zealand division. Benita is one awesome chick. She’s incredibly passionate about her job and is always on the hunt for talented individuals to join their ever-growing team. As you would expect, she’s a pro at all things recruitment. But...

Change isn't always easy. Once we get comfortable and find our sweet spot, it's hard to leave. It's your safe haven – your security blanket. Whatever lies outside of that bubble is completely unknown to you. I totally get it. Sometimes the BIG outside world can come across a bit scary. Too big. A little too much to grasp. But in order to grow, you have to give yourself the opportunity to pop that bubble. It may take you weeks, months or even years, but as long as you're open to the idea,...

How are you with public speaking? Have you ever given it a go? Are you a pro or would you prefer to stay far far away from the public stage? This week on The Promenade With Me Podcast, I chat to a woman who has presented to well over 200,000 people… That’s a lot of people. She’s an award-winning speaker and teen expert, and she is the author of ‘Parenting Teenage Girls [In the Age of a New Normal]’. Her name is Michelle Mitchell and boy did we have a great chat. She’s hilarious,...

The day has finally come… The 50th Episode of The Promenade With Me Podcast is live! So exciting! This week is a special one. It’s not just one jam-packed episode being You Me & A Pot of Tea But it’s also one BIG celebration! Here’s what you can expect: As it’s YMPOT Gosha Rakiej​ and I get together to chat about: – How and why we should celebrate the small wins not just the big wins: Just like reaching Episode 50! – Fashion & sustainability: We’re getting inspiration from...

If you could pursue any career, what would you choose? As a teenager, Sarah Spiker loved helping others less fortunate than herself. At uni her goal was to land a job that incorporated travel and creativity. So pursuing a career in the philanthropic space was a natural progression. Her self-belief, talent and drive has seen her work for some of Australia’s most recognisable community development organisations such as World Vision, Mission Australia and Bright Futures. For the last two...

Hey guys! It's Gianna Lucas here. With Easter around the corner and of course the long weekend, it's fair to say that many of us will be heading out of town for a few days whilst others will be catching up with family and friends they haven't seen in a while. What I'd love to know is how much time you set aside for your family, partner and friends throughout the year? Is it just on special occasions? In this episode of The Promenade With Me Podcast, I deep dive into relationships and how we...

What would you do if you had all the confidence in the world? According to Emmylou MacCarthy, you should "just do whatever you want to do". This is Emmylou's mantra. It's what she's known for. It's apparent in everything that she does and her thousands of social media followers couldn't agree more, having most recently strut down Melbourne's very popular Bourke Street Mall in just her bathers! She absolutely rocked it because she did it with confidence. Emmylou MacCarthy is an Australian TV...

Gianna Lucas & Gosha Rakiej are back in March 2018 hosting their monthly show, You Me & A Pot of Tea, exclusive to The Promenade With Me Podcast. It's Episode 46 and it's one fabulous show! This month they discuss: - International Women's Day: Its history and the impact it continues to make - Friendships: How we get to know people | We uncover a truth bomb - Travel hacks: How to pack for weekend stays Plus more! PS. If you love this episode, don't forget you can subscribe and give a 5-star...