I could not have loved this interview anymore. As an avid op-shopper, I am a regular in the Florence Street Wynnum Do-Op Shop. I always knew it was an op-shop with a difference, knowing the proceeds went back into the community. I just never understood how it all worked.Nina and her daughter are co-owners of Do-Op, starting three years ago, driven by a desire to do more around sustainability. She also holds strong values around actions that facilitate women supporting women. Something very dear to my own heart.Donna is the Manager at the Wynnum store, leading the charge in creating the incredible space that allows shoppers to have a fun experience when shopping. She has a wonderful energy and vibrant personality that translates into her work environment. Enjoy getting to know Nina and Donna, and if you can, go and visit the Do-Op Shop.
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Season 4, Episode 3 - Kylie Madge
I met Kylie Madge at the Wynnum Manly Community Awards in 2024 and knew that having a long form conversation with her would be fascinating. She is a yoga teacher, life coach and spiritual mentor and the conversation we had didn't disappoint! Kylie is a life-long Wynnum-nite and sharing her story about how she transitioned from the corporate world to assisting people in life to navigate their emotions, choices and reactions to experience a more peaceful and fulfilled life was fascinating. Talking about being a curious person, I formed the impression that she has always had a strong sense of self awareness and at times made insightful decisions that defied her age. I appreciated the calmness that Kylie brought to our experience in recording the episode. Enjoy learning all about Kylie. Due to some technical difficulties, I was unable to share a recording of an introduction to this episode, including an Acknowledgement of Country. The episode was recorded on beautiful Quandamooka Country, and I am grateful to be able to work, play and enjoy my life on this land.
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Season 4, Episode 2 - Natalie Lynch from Studio Yellow
Natalie has always enjoyed creating art and was an art teacher for many years. Following a devastating loss in her life, Natalie uncovered an additional benefit of art, when she found herself lost in creating something, temporarily releasing her from the depths of grief. She created Studio Yellow to share this learning with others, combining her teaching experience and her appreciation of what creating can do for people. Natalie is a warm and easy person to be around, and I really enjoyed our chat. I hope that you do too. Find out more about Studio Yellow at Studio Yellow - Studio Yellow | Manly West | Brisbane
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Season 4, Episode 1, Donna Duggan
I heard about Donna Duggan from our Councilor Alex Givney. Alex mentioned on her own socials that Donna was a finalist in a People's Choice Humanitarian Award for her dedication to sustainable tourism and community support in Tanzania.Donna is an incredible human, whose work in Tanzania has helped thousands of people. I loved hearing the story of her and her late husband Nas meeting, falling in love (despite not speaking each other's language!) and building a beautiful world together. She spent two decades in Tanzania and still goes back regularly to continue with her role in Maasai Wanderings and Nasikia Camps in Tanzania, and the ongoing humanitarian work. I really loved this conversation and could have talked for much longer. I feel like I just scratched the surface in finding out about this warm, generous and down to earth human.
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Season 3, Episode 16, Marilyne Jacob from Pete's Pantry
Marilyne Jacob set up and continued to lead the growth of Pete's Pantry in Wynnum. The Pantry provides food and a space to connect for those who may be doing it tough. While the need for the service grew, Marilyne and her team of volunteers and community supporters met the challenge. I loved hearing about Marilyne's very interesting journey to the Bayside 50 years ago, all the way from the UK. It was an easy and heartfelt conversation, and I am grateful to Marilyn for her extraordinary contribution to our beautiful community and was pleased to be able to have the chat before she leaves her work at the Pantry, for others to continue with. Enjoy getting to know Marilyne.
Women of Wynnum Manly is a fortnightly podcast that dives into the stories behind the women who contribute to the proud sense of community that is a piece of paradise in Brisbane’s bayside. Allana has lived in Wynnum with her husband, dog, cat and (sometimes) granddog since 2016. She fell in love with the stunning sunrises, gets excited by a good bargain in the op shops, and enjoys the easy nature and friendliness of the local people. Feeling like the Wynnum area is in a transition stage, with an eclectic mix of old and new, Allana wants to dig deeper into the incredible women who are part of the community she loves. The Traditional Owners of the Wynnum Manly area are the Quandamooka People. They have lived on the lands and seas surrounding Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) for at least 21,000 years.
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