Laughs and Liberation with Feminist Comedian Mari Volar

Send us a textMari Volar is an international comedian, MC and event producer from Estonia. Since starting out in stand up comedy in 2019, she has performed to sold-out crowds at various festivals (Edinburgh Fringe 2023, Tallinn Fringe 2022 and 2023; Hundertpro Festival 2021, 2022 and 2023), co-founded the first women-centric comedy festival in Luxembourg (Festrogen Festival) and performed at countless comedy events across Europe. Currently based in Cologne, she produces regular stand up shows in English with her collective Random Things Comedy as well as being a regular feature on international line-ups across mainland Europe. Her comedic style is cheerful yet dry as she balances observational jokes against the reality of being a perpetual outsider. Support the show

Send us a textAbigail Nadar Nepaul is a former radio presenter, motivational speaker, attorney and reality tv show star from the Mummy's Club-Sugar and Spice.  We chat about finding clarity in the chaos and how she reached her decision to join the reality TV show while juggling all her other roles as working mum and wife. She gets candid on :how she remained true to her character amidst the drama of the reality show; and dealing with critics and public opinion. Abigail follows her intuition and ventures out of her comfort zone anticipating a new area of growth for her personal brand. Support the show

Send us a textWe have to re-wild our story. Own our feminine roles, AS if the corporate world depends on it. In writing, we say subvert the cliches. It's when the reader thinks they have the character all figured out, but then PLOT TWIST- We give our story a spin. The journey of becoming a women, is an ever changing role – multiple roles all at the same time, clashing identities – mother at home, fox in bed, boss in the boardroom...it's a diversified portfolio we have to manage. So why not own it! Show them some real character development. If you want to learn how to reframe your story, check out our Lead and Shine workshop: https://thehypewomen.com/online-workshops; participants will be invited to tell their story on the podcast! Let's own it! Support the show

Send us a textFailure is a universal experience, yet it remains one of the least discussed aspects of our lives. People often shy away from sharing their failures due to the fear of judgment, embarrassment, or the misconception that failure equates to personal inadequacy. This reluctance stems from societal pressures to appear successful and competent at all times. However, this silence around failure deprives us of valuable learning opportunities and the chance to grow from our experiences.Meet Ana Kosta, who was not only single, but a full-time-working-and-traveling-SINGLE-mom. She lived alone with her toddler and dedicated her life to her child and her career. In a span of two years, she earned two promotions but wasn’t fulfilled… something was missing…''I almost had no time for myself, I worked 9-5, ran each morning to drop my son at the kindergarten and pick him up on time and the rest of the day I was a combo of mom and dad even playing football with my son to compensate for the lack of his father's presence.'' In this episode, Ana Kosta - a sex, love and relationship coach shares her traumatic experience of feeling like a failure when her marriage fell apart. Spolier Alert: She also pulled through. Listen to find out how. https://www.anakostacoaching.com/aboutmeSupport the show

Send us a textFailure is a universal experience, yet it remains one of the least discussed aspects of our lives. People often shy away from sharing their failures due to the fear of judgment, embarrassment, or the misconception that failure equates to personal inadequacy. This reluctance stems from societal pressures to appear successful and competent at all times. However, this silence around failure deprives us of valuable learning opportunities and the chance to grow from our experiences.Is there an upside to failure?  Our next guest Carmen Mitroescu- a Talent acquisition and employer branding expert - felt like a failure when she realized her brain works differently from the average or “neurotypical” person. Then a friend nudged her towards her undiagnosed ADHDH and this opened up her world to new possibilities. She is now a Neurodiversity Advocate. Support the show

Send us a textFailure is a universal experience, yet it remains one of the least discussed aspects of our lives. People often shy away from sharing their failures due to the fear of judgment, embarrassment, or the misconception that failure equates to personal inadequacy. This reluctance stems from societal pressures to appear successful and competent at all times. However, this silence around failure deprives us of valuable learning opportunities and the chance to grow from our experiences.Is there an upside to failure? Our next guest Rose shares her personal experiences of feeling like a failure in her faith, with her friends and family after moving countries.Rose Thuo is a prominent figure in environmental communications and storytelling. She currently serves as the Global Director of Communications at the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), overseeing the organization's global communication strategies. She is a mother, sister, aunt and believes passionately a better world includes youth, empowered women and African leadership on global issues. Support the show

Send us a textFailure is a universal experience, yet it remains one of the least discussed aspects of our lives. People often shy away from sharing their failures due to the fear of judgment, embarrassment, or the misconception that failure equates to personal inadequacy. This reluctance stems from societal pressures to appear successful and competent at all times. However, this silence around failure deprives us of valuable learning opportunities and the chance to grow from our experiences.Is there an upside to failure? Patricia Korbackova, got an internship at Michael Kors in New York City. Only her big dream of becoming a c-suite executive in the fashion industry didn't go exactly as planned.  She did however, come out of that experience stronger and more determined. Support the show

Send us a textWhat does Jealousy in the workplace look like? Because I speak to alot of women in different spaces and this topic comes up in very diverse shape and forms. And no...Nobody has ever turned green with envy. That's not what happens in the real world. And so here's why it's confusing..because on the one hand you want to connect and be part of a meaningful work culture where you trust and honor your co-workers. But that doesn't always happen. Jealousy – if we are truly introspective is actually a mask emotion. It's a mask for something else, and it tells us something about ourselves. It's usually something we don't want to see...For instance you might be an older women who is jealous of your younger female colleaugu, on the face of it you probably dislike her because she comes across as arrogant and self-assured. But on a deeper level it could be something you admire and wish you possesed when you were younger – this ability to speak your mind without having to compromise yourself. Sometimes we are jealous of women who are actually very similar to us, but the difference is they have the courage to step into their most authentic self – resonating with incredible self-belief. Support the show

Send us a textJay Allen Morris is a dynamic coach specializing in career and personal development. With a unique approach rooted in personalisation, empathy, and practical guidance, Jay embraces diversity and believes our unique experiences shape who we are.Jay has over a decade of experience as an Agile practitioner, successfully working in both scaling startups and larger enterprises across various industries. Her multi-skilled background highlight her versatility and passion for continuous growth.Support the show

Send us a textwww.goodthingsguy.com is on a mission to change what the world pays attention to. With a reach of over 25 million readers, founder and editor in chief – Brent Lindeque is definitely onto something. Goodthingsguy is an online award winning platform that revels in the fact that they sell hope and inspiration in the form of 'good news.' But how did all of this start and what sustains it? Brent Lindeque, the mastermind behind the platform shares with us how he turned his blogging hobby into a thriving business. Brent, a keynote speaker, recently share his thoughts at the Deutsche Welle Global Media Conference on whether good news sells? He joins us today from SA, to share how he turned his blogging hobby into a thriving business. Support the show