Seen and Heard with Prue Aja

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What if your burnout, your breakdown or your big life transition wasn’t the end… but the turning point?
Today on Seen and Heard, I’m joined by the incredible Shannah Kennedy, a master life coach, breathwork instructor, keynote speaker and eight-time best-selling author with Penguin Random House. For more than two decades she has coached CEOs, elite athletes, entrepreneurs and high-performing teams to design meaningful, sustainable success. Known for her grounded and practical approach, Shannah specialises in guiding individuals through transitions, midlife reinvention and burnout recovery. Her signature methodology integrates self-awareness, self-leadership and self-management, with a core focus on energy, clarity and long-term fulfilment.
We go deep into the moments that reshaped her life, including the chronic fatigue that forced her to completely redesign how she lived and worked. She shares exactly how she moved from burnout and identity loss into alignment, purpose and grounded self-leadership.
You’ll hear us talk about
How to create a life plan that actually supports your wellbeing
Using breath-work to calm the nervous system
Grounding tools for nervous system regulation during stress or transition
Navigating burnout and chronic fatigue
Preparing for empty nesting and midlife reinvention
The mindset shift from achievement to fulfilment
Slowing down enough to hear what your future self needs
Shannah’s experience in her personal brand photoshoot
Shannah’s approach is simple and powerful:  Protect the asset. Honour your energy. Build a personal plan for the life you want to live. This conversation is full of practical wisdom you can use today whether you’re navigating burnout, craving reinvention or wanting more calm, clarity and confidence in your next chapter.
Listen to the full episode to learn how to create a life plan that supports your wellbeing, your purpose and your future self.
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What if the fear that’s been holding you back was never meant to be fought, but released?
Today on Seen and Heard, I’m joined by the beautiful Amber Toms, an acclaimed photographer turned creative visionary and the founder of Annie’s Garden, a soulful art brand rooted in frequency, colour therapy and spiritual connection.
Amber’s story is one of courage, creativity and deep transformation. For nearly three decades she worked as one of Australia’s leading beauty and hair photographers, creating stunning imagery for national campaigns and international magazine covers. But behind the lens, she struggled with fear, anxiety and self-doubt constantly questioning her worth, hiding her light and cancelling dream jobs out of fear she wasn’t good enough.
Through inner work, self-inquiry and personal transformation, Amber began to peel back the layers that kept her small. A powerful breakthrough during The Go-To Academy helped her uncover the root of her ‘fear’ years of hiding, masking and silencing herself and sparked a complete rebirth that became Annie’s Garden.
You’ll hear us talk about:
Overcoming self-doubt, anxiety and imposter syndrome
The deeper story behind Annie’s Garden and how it came to life
Healing the fear of being seen and heard
Letting go of perfectionism and trusting creative flow
Working with energy, frequency and alignment in art and life
Amber’s story is a reminder that healing happens when we stop hiding. When we take off the mask, we finally make space for our truth, creativity and freedom to flow.  That’s exactly what we do inside In Your Element, my 4-week experience to help you bring your magic together, connect to your essence, and create your own Personal Manifesto. The next round runs in February, join the waitlist now to be the first to know when doors open!
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Connect with Amber:
Instagram: @ambertomsphotography @anniesgardenstudio
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You know that feeling when everything that used to make sense suddenly stops working? When your work feels heavy, your confidence wobbles, and something inside whispers, it’s time for change?
That’s exactly where today’s guest, Tina Bruce, found herself. Tina Bruce is an author, speaker, breathwork facilitator, eco-retreat leader, intuitive coach, death walker, spinal energetics practitioner, and yoga teacher. For more than two decades, she has walked the path of wellbeing, first through science, working as a clinical cardiac technician in medical devices, and later through soul, as a guide for those seeking deeper healing and connection.
After years leading yoga, breathwork, and retreats, she reached a point where her soul called for something deeper. What followed was a radical act of surrender, a “Soulbattical”, as she calls it, a complete pause to reconnect with her truth. That journey led her into the wilderness, where she undertook a powerful Vision Quest: four days and four nights alone in nature, fasting, praying, and surrendering to the wisdom of the land.
In this episode, Tina opens up about how she followed that inner call, even when it meant walking away from everything familiar. She shares her profound vision quest experience, her reflections on ego death, and how she’s redefining what wellness and success truly mean.
We talk about the shadow side of the wellness industry, the fear of slowing down, and the deep trust it takes to let life lead. It’s raw, soulful, and full of wisdom for anyone standing at their own crossroads.
🎧 Tune in to hear:
The moment Tina knew she had to step away from her work
What a “Soulbattical” really is (and why your soul might need one too)
Her powerful lessons from fasting alone in the forest
How to recognize the signs your ego is running the show
Why true wellness begins with self-trust, not self-optimization
If you’ve ever felt the pull to pause or reinvent yourself, this episode will remind you, you’re not lost, you’re evolving.
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Connect with Tina:
Webpage: tinabruce.com.au
Substack: tinabruce.substack.com
Email: [email protected]
Insta: @tinabrucesoul
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You know that feeling when something inside you whispers, “there’s more for you”, but fear, stability, or other people’s expectations keep you stuck where you are?
That’s exactly where my beautiful guest Gulinka Shadinuowa once was. After years in a successful finance career, she started feeling that quiet pull toward something more creative, more expressive, more her. What followed was a total transformation,  from spreadsheets to style, and from self-doubt to self-trust.
In this episode, Gulinka shares how she found the courage to start over, what it really took to own her new identity, and why your personal style is so much more than what you wear. It’s a mirror for how you see yourself  and how you show up in the world.
We talk about the mindset shifts, the fear of being seen, and the power of wearing the version of you that’s already living your dream life. It’s grounded, inspiring, and packed with takeaways you can put into action today.
🎧 Tune in to hear:
The moment Gulinka decided to leave her corporate comfort zone
How she used style to rebuild her confidence and identity
Why less clothing can actually mean more clarity and confidence
How to “wear” your next-level self
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I sit down with Dionne Payn, founder of Women for Homes and High Impact Property Investments, to explore her groundbreaking mission: inspiring 1 million women to invest $5,000 each to end homelessness for women by 2030. Dionne shares how her own journey—from property developer to ethical investment advocate—ignited a movement that combines community, financial empowerment, and social impact. 
We uncover: 
The shocking reality of homelessness among women over 55 and why it’s growing.
How ethical property investments offer double-digit returns while making a difference.
The story of Women for Homes, born from a retreat and built to foster collaboration, inclusion, and transformation.
Practical steps listeners can take to join this life-changing mission.

This episode isn’t just about investing—it’s about rethinking how we use resources, empowering women, and creating a future where everyone has a home.


What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
 
Dionne’s Vision: Why she believes ending homelessness for women is achievable.
Breaking Barriers: How ethical investing is reshaping the housing market.
The Fastest-Growing Homeless Demographic: Women over 55, and the systemic factors that led to this crisis.
How You Can Help: Ways to join Women for Homes, whether through financial investment, time, or skills.
About Our Guest:
Dionne Payn is the founder of Women for Homes, a movement dedicated to ending homelessness for women while empowering them to build wealth through ethical property investments. With over a decade of experience in property development and a passion for social impact, Dionne is on a mission to inspire collaboration, action, and change.
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