Perimenopause Rebellion: Why 40+ Women Are Done Playing by Everyone Else's Rules - Niki Bezzant
She Took On Menopause Myths—And Changed the Conversation for Women EverywhereIn this episode, I sit down with Niki Bezzant—award-winning writer, speaker, and women’s health advocate—whose work is transforming the way we talk about menopause and midlife. After decades in journalism, Niki found herself frustrated by the silence, stigma, and misinformation surrounding this crucial stage in a woman’s life. So she decided to change it.We dive into her personal and professional journey: from building one of New Zealand’s most respected health and food publications to researching and writing the groundbreaking book This Changes Everything: The Honest Guide to Menopause and Perimenopause. Niki opens up about the science, the stories, and the systemic issues that keep women in the dark—and what needs to change.This conversation is essential listening for women navigating perimenopause or menopause, and for anyone who loves, works with, or leads them. It’s practical, myth-busting, and packed with real-life advice for reclaiming this life stage as a time of power and possibility.00:00 - The Perimenopause Rebellion01:20 - Why menopause needs a PR makeover04:10 - How Niki’s journalism career led her to women’s health advocacy07:45 - Breaking the taboo: the lack of menopause education11:15 - Perimenopause symptoms women aren’t told about15:00 - The role of hormones in mental health at midlife19:40 - Workplace culture and the menopause gap23:50 - Why we need a new narrative for midlife women28:00 - The research behind This Changes Everything33:15 - Hormone therapy: separating fact from fear37:20 - How to advocate for yourself in the healthcare system41:50 - Building a supportive menopause community46:00 - Niki’s advice to women stepping into this new chapterGuest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikibezzant/Guest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikibezzant/Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikibezzant/Guest Twitter/X: https://x.com/nikibezzantInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_powerhouse_alliance/
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24. Why Women’s Voices Are Critical in Shaping AI’s Future | Amanda Jeffs
She Left Corporate To Teach Women AI—And Discovered It Was Never About the TechIn this episode, I sit down with Amanda Jeffs—founder of SheisAI and a fierce advocate for women stepping into the AI revolution with confidence and creativity. From navigating a career in corporate leadership to building a platform that demystifies artificial intelligence for women entrepreneurs, Amanda’s journey is proof that the most powerful transformations often begin with a leap into the unknown.We dive deep into how she went from working in male-dominated industries to creating a global learning community, why women can’t afford to sit out the AI conversation, and how embracing tech can also mean reclaiming your voice, your authority, and your place at the table.This conversation is both a practical roadmap for women wanting to integrate AI into their businesses and a powerful reminder that your value is never just in what you know—but in how you use it.In This Episode We Discuss:Episode Resources:00:00 Episode Trailer01:30 Amanda’s leap from corporate to AI entrepreneurship04:20 The gender gap in AI—and why it matters now more than ever08:15 Demystifying AI for non-tech women11:45 How fear of technology holds women back in business15:00 Practical AI tools to save time, money, and energy20:10 Why mindset is just as important as skillset in tech adoption24:40 Building SheisAI into a global learning platform29:00 Stories of women transforming their businesses with AI33:50 The biggest myths about AI (and the truth behind them)38:20 The intersection of creativity, confidence, and technology42:00 Amanda’s advice to women ready to embrace AI nowFollow Us On:Guest LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandajeffs/Guest Instgram:https://www.instagram.com/amandajeffsnz/?hl=enGuest Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/sheisaiofficialHost Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-powerhouse-diaries/id1791081472Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_powerhouse_alliance/
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23. Queen Of Startups Exposes What Nobody Tells You About Building as a Woman | Marian Johnson
She Built a Startup Empire… Then Burned Out, Got Cancer, and Had to Rebuild EverythingIn this episode, I sit down with Marian Johnson—startup ecosystem builder, founder champion, and former CEO of Ministry of Awesome—who spent years at the forefront of New Zealand’s innovation scene… until her body forced her to stop.We dive into the untold truth behind building a mission-led movement, the funding gap women founders are still up against, and what happens when success demands more than you can sustainably give. After facing a crushing wave of burnout and a life-changing cancer diagnosis, Marian had to walk away from everything she helped build—just to find herself again.This conversation is a raw and deeply honest exploration of identity, ambition, and why true leadership sometimes looks like stepping down, not pushing through. For every woman who’s ever carried too much for too long—this one’s for you.In This Episode We Discuss:00:00 Intro01:00 Building Electrify and why she walked away04:00 The 2% stat: women’s access to capital07:00 Why innovation is New Zealand’s future10:00 Female leadership on the world stage13:00 The myth of balance in high-growth spaces17:00 Burnout, fear, and the emotional toll of leadership21:00 Leading on grit—and breaking because of it24:00 Getting the cancer diagnosis that stopped everything26:00 The pressure to stay in “high function” mode28:00 What actually helped her recover31:00 Letting go of control and urgency35:00 Role modeling from a place of wholeness38:00 Rewriting the startup founder narrative41:00 Advice for early-stage women entrepreneurs45:00 The one thing she needed to hear earlierEpisode Resources:Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianejohnson/Follow Us On:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-powerhouse-diaries/id1791081472Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ExGnkttIzhK8NMjyWLINw?si=184cc0b3c89d440fInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_powerhouse_alliance/
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22. She Walked Away From Everything… Then Rebuilt Bigger | Rochelle Moffitt
What does it look like to walk away from a life that looks good on the outside but is quietly destroying you from within? Rochelle Moffitt knows. After leaving an emotionally abusive marriage, losing her footing in the traditional workforce, and navigating the chaos of a blended family with six kids, Rochelle started again — this time, on her terms.In this explosive and deeply human conversation, Rochelle opens up about how she built a brand with no website, launched one of New Zealand’s most exciting business events, and redefined what it means to be bankable as a woman in business. If you’ve ever questioned your worth, sat in a pile of highlighters trying to figure it out, or felt the pull toward something more — this one’s for you.00:00 – Why she walked away from the life everyone else wanted04:01 – What people don’t know about starting from nothing10:45 – The truth about believing in yourself when no one’s watching18:01 – How she went from ‘hobby business’ to building a legacy23:01 – What being “bankable” really means for women in business30:01 – How she launched NZ’s boldest business event with no roadmap36:01 – Why your name is the most powerful currency you own42:01 – How to build a personal brand that actually stands out46:01 – What to do when you’re not ready… but know you need to startGuest Website: https://www.tickledpink.agency/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rochelle.was.here/?hl=enApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-powerhouse-diaries/id1791081472Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ExGnkttIzhK8NMjyWLINw?si=184cc0b3c89d440fInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_powerhouse_alliance/Key MomentsFollow Us On:
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21. She Smiled For The Camera LIVE To Millions… Inside She Was Falling Apart | Wilhelmina Shrimpton
In this raw and powerful conversation, Yaela sits down with Wilhelmina Shrimpton to uncover the unfiltered truth behind creative entrepreneurship. This isn’t about highlight reels. It’s about the tough moments, the emotional toll, and what it really means to keep going when everything feels like it’s falling apart. If you’re a woman building something on your own terms, this one’s for you. 💬 Key Moments & Timestamps00:00 – 03:12 | Introduction and first impressionsYaela and Wilhelmina connect over shared truths and what it means to show up fully.03:13 – 08:47 | When the dream felt like a nightmareWilhelmina shares the moment everything crashed and why that breakdown became a breakthrough.08:48 – 15:30 | Letting go of the perfection mythReal talk about releasing pressure, redefining success, and trusting the messy middle.15:31 – 22:05 | Burnout and the beauty in breaking downThe truth about hitting the wall, choosing to pivot, and building back better.22:06 – 29:40 | Finding freedom through limitsWhy restrictions sparked more creativity and clarity than chasing "limitless" ever did.29:41 – 36:15 | Love, loss and leading yourself through itWilhelmina opens up about how personal grief shaped her work and her leadership.36:16 – 42:50 | From shadow to spotlightThe internal shift that helped her own her space and show up in full power.42:51 – 48:30 | Words of advice for the female founder in the middle of the stormGrounded guidance for navigating your own version of chaos with strength and softness.Guest Website: https://www.wilsandco.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilshrimpton/ Follow Us On:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-powerhouse-diaries/id1791081472Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ExGnkttIzhK8NMjyWLINw?si=184cc0b3c89d440fInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_powerhouse_alliance/
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