
The Wisepreneurs Podcast
Nigel Rawlins
Wisepreneurs Podcast: Reinventing Work After 60
The Wisepreneurs Podcast, hosted by Nigel Rawlins, delivers thoughtful conversations and practical strategies for women 60+ building meaningful, independent careers.
Tune in to master Networked Entrepreneurship, craft authentic brands, work smarter with tech, stay mentally sharp, and navigate career shifts—all with resilience and purpose.
With 67+ episodes (new episodes resuming May 2025) and backed by 100+ articles, each episode blends human-centered tools and collaborative wisdom to empower your reinvention.
From launching consultancies to amplifying your voice, find frameworks that fit your life.
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Natasha Ginnivan: Reshaping Perceptions of Aging and Longevity
The Wisepreneurs Podcast
07/05/24 • 42 min
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Discover how Natasha Ginnivan, a researcher from the Blue Mountains and Sydney, reshapes perceptions of ageing and longevity.
In this episode, Natasha reveals the cultural attitudes towards aging, the impact of stereotypes, and the importance of lifelong learning.
She shares her journey from fashion design to psychology, emphasizing the need for societal shifts in how we view aging.
Listen as she discusses the intersection of health, social connections, and cognitive wellness, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in aging, longevity, and positive aging practices.
- Names Mentioned: Lynda Gratton, Andrew Scott, Gloria Steinem, Hazel Edwards
- Books and Authors: "The 100-Year Life" by Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott
Other Mentions: University of Third Age, Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research, University of Queensland, Distinguished Career Institute at Stanford University, Bunnings
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Connect with Natasha
Read her blog http://mobilisingwisdom.com/
Connect with Natasha on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-ginnivan-9b7293167/
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Emma Williams Helping PhDs to Thrive Beyond Academia
The Wisepreneurs Podcast
06/27/24 • 50 min
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Join host Nigel Rawlins on the Wisepreneurs podcast as he chats with Emma Williams, a former academic turned business owner. Emma shares her journey from a career in physics and Magnetic Resonance Imaging research to starting her own coaching business.
She discusses the challenges academics face when transitioning to industry, the importance of understanding personal values, and her approach to coaching highly skilled STEM professionals.
Emma also touches on the impact of student debt, the evolving job market, and her insights into using AI.
In this packed episode, Emma provides valuable advice for academics contemplating a career change and those navigating professional transitions.
Books by Emma Williams
- Leaving Academia: Ditch the blanket, take the skills (Creatively Empowering Researchers in their Careers) https://geni.us/academia
- The UNIque Guide for Women: Confidently embracing your career in research and beyond (Creatively Empowering Researchers in their Careers)
Coauthored with Liz Elvidge and Carol Spencely: What Every Postdoc Needs To Know
Courses by Emma Williams https://ejwsolutions.teachable.com/
- Leveraging LinkedIn for Researchers
- The Successful Researcher Roadmap
- How to write a fellowship
- I'm a postdoc ... get me out of here
Mentions
Sharon Gaskin https://thetrainerstrainingcompany.co.uk/
Debbie Jenkins https://debbiejenkins.com/
Nether Hall Archers, Cambridge
Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge
Connect with Emma Williams
Website: https://ejwsolutions.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmawilliamstraining/
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Sandra McGuire on Mastering Financial Literacy
The Wisepreneurs Podcast
03/08/24 • 47 min
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In this episode of the Wisepreneurs Podcast, Sandra McGuire, a certified money coach and financial educator, joins me. With a rich financial advising and accounting history, Sandra brings a wealth of knowledge. She shares her journey from corporate roles to founding her business, Money Wellness.
She is passionate about helping others. She discusses the importance of financial literacy, understanding personal finance, and using money to achieve life goals. Sandra's unique approach demystifies finance, making it accessible and manageable for everyone.
Mentioned In The Podcast
Afterpay, a popular buy-now-pay-later service (BPNL), offers a flexible payment option that allows consumers to purchase products immediately while spreading the costs over time.
Superannuation in Australia represents a cornerstone of financial security for retirement, serving as a mandatory savings system that enables individuals to accumulate funds throughout their working life. This essential financial framework supports Australians in building a substantial nest egg, ensuring a more comfortable and secure retirement.
Connecting with Sandra
Website www.moneywellness.com.au with a free ebook— Three steps to achieve your financial goals
Take the money quiz
https://moneywellness.com.au/take-money-type-quiz/
LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/sjmcguire
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SandraMoneyWellness
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/money.wellness/
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Charlotta Darnell Psychological Strength Trainer
The Wisepreneurs Podcast
02/29/24 • 50 min
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Charlotta Segerlund-Darnell is a psychological strength trainer.
Her mission is to help as many people as possible to start seeing psychological well-being as a part of health, something to maintain throughout life.
Charlotta combines coaching and therapy to help individuals build mental resilience, stressing the importance of proactive mental health care.
She provides:
- Insight into managing stress
- Lifestyle and mental health
- The impact of digital distractions
- The significance of self-leadership for freelancers
Listening to Charlotta offers strategies for enhancing personal resilience and a guide to maintaining mental well-being in our fast-paced world. Please take advantage of her invaluable advice on nurturing a robust and healthy mind.
Mentioned In This Podcast
Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence
Connect with Charlotta
LinkedIn
Website: https://charlottasegerlunddarnell.se/
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Mark Goulston MD author, podcaster, Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coach and so much more
The Wisepreneurs Podcast
07/18/22 • 47 min
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Mark Goulston M.D., Co-Founder, Michelangelo Mindset, MG100 Coach, Founding Member Newsweek Expert Forum
Dr Mark Goldston is a UCLA-trained psychiatrist and former professor who's a member of Marshall Goldsmith's 100 coaches and the co-founder of the Michael Angelo Mindset. Founders, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and accelerators hire him to help them see the future and make it happen. Much as Michael Angelo saw the angel in the marble and carved it until he set it free.
He's the author or co-author of nine books, with his book, Just Listen, being translated into 28 languages and becoming the top book on listening in the world. He's the inventor of surgical empathy, an approach he used for 25-plus years with suicidal patients and none taking their own lives.
Mark's links:
http://michelangelomindset.com
https://twitter.com/MarkGoulston
https://www.instagram.com/markgoulston/
https://facebook.com/drmarkgoulston/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markgoulston/
Defeating Self-Defeat audio course
http://himalaya.com/defeat - Use DEFEAT in Promo code to listen to the course for free
Mark's books on Amazon.com https://wiseprnr.com/EaSdZE and
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Tracy Enos on Mastering LinkedIn
The Wisepreneurs Podcast
01/19/24 • 59 min
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Join us on the Wisepreneurs podcast with Tracy Enos, a renowned LinkedIn expert, as she shares her journey from San Jose to a leading LinkedIn consultancy. Tracy offers valuable insights on leveraging LinkedIn for effective networking and business growth. Her practical strategies, from profile optimization to utilizing LinkedIn's advanced features, are a treasure trove for anyone looking to excel in digital marketing.
Services/Products Mentioned
- Sales Navigator: A LinkedIn tool designed for advanced prospecting and relationship building.
- InMail: LinkedIn's messaging feature that allows you to contact anyone on LinkedIn without a prior connection.
- Linked Influence: A LinkedIn course mentioned as Tracy's starting point in mastering LinkedIn.
- Evernote: A note-taking app mentioned in context with LinkedIn for productivity.
- BHuman: An AI tool used for personalizing video messages on LinkedIn.
- Go High Level: A marketing platform mentioned for its utility in creating landing pages and conducting multi-channel marketing campaigns.
- Constant Contact and MailChimp: Email marketing platforms mentioned in the context of compliance with GDPR when using LinkedIn contacts.
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Digital Marketing Demystified: Insights from Dr. Debra Zahay-Blatz
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05/17/24 • 44 min
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Nigel Rawlins talks with Dr Debra Zahay-Blatz, a marketing professor and industry expert, to explore practical strategies for leveraging data and technology to drive better marketing decisions and career growth as an independent professional.
Leveraging her extensive customer information management and digital marketing background, Debra provides actionable advice on personal branding, data-driven marketing strategies, staying innovative, and maintaining a competitive edge, all of which are directly relevant to your professional growth as independent marketing and digital marketing professionals.
As mentioned in this podcast
- Digital Marketing Management: A Handbook for the Current (or Future) CEO by Debra Zahay-Blatz
- Arriving Today by Christopher Mims
- The Emergent Approach to Strategy by Peter Compo https://emergentapproach.com/
- Works by William Arruda on personal branding https://williamarruda.com/
Connect with Dr Debra Zahay-Blatz
Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=WIsqcQMAAAAJ&hl=en
St. Edwards University https://www.stedwards.edu/directory/employees/blatz-debra-z
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzahay/
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Navigating Self-Employment in L&D: Jane Hudson’s Success Story
The Wisepreneurs Podcast
08/02/24 • 44 min
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In this special episode of the Wisepreneurs Podcast, I'm catching up with Jane Hudson, a Learning and Development (L&D) consultant specializing in regulatory training. Jane was guest number five on the podcast, and now, 50 episodes later, she returns to share her journey from corporate employment to running her own successful L&D consultancy. Jane discusses the intricacies of managing remote teams, effective pricing strategies, and the evolution of L&D post-COVID. The episode is packed with practical advice and insights for independent professionals, especially those in the L&D field.
Themes Covered:
- Transitioning from corporate life to self-employment
- Managing remote teams in learning and development
- Effective pricing strategies for L&D consultants
- Creating impactful regulatory training programs
- Balancing work and personal life as an independent professional
- Evolution of Learning and Development post-COVID
- Importance of finding and defining a niche in L&D
Mentions
- Articulate Storyline and RISE 360 (e-learning software)
- Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD)
- Institute for Learning Professionals (ILP)
- WorkSafe Victoria (one of Jane’s past clients)
Connect With Jane Hudson
Website https://www.jbasslearning.com.au/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-hudson/
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Laetitia Vitaud
The Wisepreneurs Podcast
10/19/23 • 44 min
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In this episode of the Wisepreneurs Podcast, host Nigel Rawlins interviews Laetitia Vitaud, a French writer and expert on the future of work from a feminist perspective. Laetitia shares insights from her latest book, discussing our obsession with productivity and advocating for a more humane approach to work. They also delve into the rise of entrepreneurship among older professional women and the importance of care work in the future of work. Join them for a thought-provoking conversation on envisioning better futures of work.
Show Notes
Connect with Laetitia Vitaud
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/laetitia-vitaud-1058ba82/
Substack laetitiaatwork.substack.com
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Elina Jutelyte Crafting Connections in the Freelance World.
The Wisepreneurs Podcast
12/15/23 • 57 min
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In this episode of the Wisepreneurs Podcast, I’m excited to feature Elina Jutelyte, a dynamic force in freelancing and event organisation.
Based in Belgium, Elina has spent over two decades mastering the creation of meaningful connections and events. Her journey from the structured realm of corporate event management to the liberating and challenging world of freelancing is inspiring and a testament to her resilience and adaptability.
Elina is the brain behind the Freelance Business Community, a platform that has become a cornerstone for freelancers seeking guidance, opportunities, and a sense of community.
Her passion for understanding different cultures and her commitment to fostering a supportive network for freelancers make her story compelling.
Join us as we delve into Elina's experiences, insights, and her impactful role in reshaping the freelance landscape.
Connect with Elina Jutelyte
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elina-jutelyte/
Website https://freelancebusiness.eu/
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How many episodes does The Wisepreneurs Podcast have?
The Wisepreneurs Podcast currently has 69 episodes available.
What topics does The Wisepreneurs Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Freelance, Podcasts, Entrepreneurs, Business and Strategy.
What is the most popular episode on The Wisepreneurs Podcast?
The episode title 'Debbie Jenkins Enhancing Professional Credibility with Short, Valuable Books' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Wisepreneurs Podcast?
The average episode length on The Wisepreneurs Podcast is 50 minutes.
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Episodes of The Wisepreneurs Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 8 hours.
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The first episode of The Wisepreneurs Podcast was released on Jul 2, 2020.
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