
Transforming Powerlessness Into Political Potency with Mandy Nolan
02/15/23 • 61 min
Comedian, writer, Greens candidate for Richmond, disruptor, survivor, storyteller – the list of nouns to describe the roles that Mandy Nolan has not just dabbled but swum in completely, goes on like a roll call of ways to create a meaningful and impactful existence.
Always appearing endlessly full of vigour and yeses, Mandy is one of those people who seems able to bend time and address everything injustice that fuels her fire. Her massive story of childhood domestic violence, parental death, the ripple effects, entering politics and growing older un-gracefully, is utterly captivating.
This an invitation to just let go, open the windows of your mind, allow yourself to free fall into the rebellious, bold brain of the majestic Mandy Nolan and see what floats in.
Find out more about Mandy at www.mandynolan.com or at her insta: @mandy.nolan
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Catch some of Mel's presentations:
The Uncensored Truth About Ovaries
Message From The Bottle: Stories Of Sobriety
Comedian, writer, Greens candidate for Richmond, disruptor, survivor, storyteller – the list of nouns to describe the roles that Mandy Nolan has not just dabbled but swum in completely, goes on like a roll call of ways to create a meaningful and impactful existence.
Always appearing endlessly full of vigour and yeses, Mandy is one of those people who seems able to bend time and address everything injustice that fuels her fire. Her massive story of childhood domestic violence, parental death, the ripple effects, entering politics and growing older un-gracefully, is utterly captivating.
This an invitation to just let go, open the windows of your mind, allow yourself to free fall into the rebellious, bold brain of the majestic Mandy Nolan and see what floats in.
Find out more about Mandy at www.mandynolan.com or at her insta: @mandy.nolan
Follow Mel Bampton for upcoming opportunities to support you to become a Master of Change:
- Instagram: @melbampton_
- Leave a review on Apple Podcast: 'Mel Bampton Presents...How Human'
- Subscribe to the website & get Mel's free 'Slaying Bad Habits Ebook'
Catch some of Mel's presentations:
The Uncensored Truth About Ovaries
Message From The Bottle: Stories Of Sobriety
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Follow Mel Bampton for upcoming opportunities to support you to become a Master of Change:
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Catch some of Mel's presentations:
The Uncensored Truth About Ovaries
Message From The Bottle: Stories Of Sobriety
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Follow Mel Bampton for upcoming opportunities to support you to become a Master of Change:
- Instagram: @melbampton_
- Leave a review on Apple Podcast: 'Mel Bampton Presents...How Human'
- Subscribe to the website & get Mel's free 'Slaying Bad Habits Ebook'
Catch some of Mel's presentations:
The Uncensored Truth About Ovaries
Message From The Bottle: Stories Of Sobriety
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