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Imagine you've just been handed a mic and told to present for half an hour... What topic are you choosing? #presentationskills #powerpointtips 🎥 Isabelle Dolphin Charlotte Begg Jessie Stephens Holly Wainwright Stacey Hicks Carly Wright Grace Rouvray Emily Vernem Eliza Sorman Nilsson

What do you know about the 'Mum Tax'? There are plenty of other hidden costs of being a parent but the gender super gap is a huge issue. If you're a women in the workforce even having just one child could reduce your super by almost $100K. It's a staggering statistic that highlights the "mum tax" women face all the way into retirement. In this week’s episode, This Glorious Mess break down the numbers behind "mum math" and bring in some experts to explore the upside of parental leave. Special thanks to: Sponsor: Zyrtec Kids and Johnson & Johnson Guests: Mamamia's own People and Culture Manager Yvette Bay and Canna Campbell from The Sugar Mama TV. Hosts: Tegan Natoli and Annaliese Todd Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Lu Hill Social Video: Julian Rosario Listen: https://lnkd.in/gycXiQqa

❤️ Who’s making the world a better place for women this week? ❤️ SXSW Sydney edition. The Cova Project, Kin Fertility, and Taboo Period Products took over SXSW Sydney with a giant menstrual cup and tampon to raise awareness for period poverty. The oversized period products served as walking petitions, aiming to inspire SXSW attendees to become the advocates for change that we need, to make a collective decision to end period poverty. Our team attended 'SEEING RED - THE PROBLEM STARTS WITH PERIOD POVERTY' where Dakota O'Brien sat down with The Cova Project's founder, Geena Dunne to share what solutions could be implemented today for a more equal tomorrow. Here are the numbers we can’t stop thinking about: 5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ million That’s how many women around the world lack access to basic period care. This causes inequity in education, employment and society. 6️⃣3️⃣% In Australia alone, 63% of menstruators struggle to afford period products. 1️⃣ trillion It’s not just a health issue. The global economy is missing out on at least $1 trillion annually because of the women’s health gap. 2️⃣5️⃣ According to Geena Dunne, founder of The Cova Project, says a donation of just $25 can end period poverty for a girl in Africa. The Cova Project has ended period poverty for over 25,000 girls across Africa. #sxswsydney #sxswsydneyrecap #periodpoverty #sxswonlinkedin Eloise Hall Nicole Liu

What happens when a sports superstar takes on the world of startups? 🎾💼 Holly Yates and Lisa-Marie Lavocah from Mamamia’s Direct and Independent Media Team attended ‘On and Off the Court with Nick Kyrgios & Friends’ at SXSW Sydney, where Nick shared his journey from the tennis spotlight to sports commentary and investing in early-stage startups. Hosted by Ryan Levy with special guests Daniel Horsfall and Madison Edwards, the session included lessons from sports, startups and investing. Here are Holly’s top takeaways: 🙅♀️ Stop being a people pleaser Long-term success is about doing the work and staying real. Stay true to yourself, don’t just tell people what you think they want to hear for the short-term high of approval. 🏆 Stand for something Success comes when you know your values and stick to them. Don’t try and be part of everything, know your niche. 👨👩👧 Family is your safety net Nick highlighted that no matter how high he aims, he needs the support of family to catch him when things get tough. He’s invested in those relationships just as much as in his career. 🌪️ Embrace the chaos Forget perfect balance. When you’re driving for success, chaos is part of the game— successful people just learn how to thrive in it. And #breakingnews: Nick announced he’ll be playing in the Australian Open 🎾 #SXSWsydney #NickKyrgios #Startups #MamamiaAtSXSW #Authenticity #Success #LinkedInLearning #GivingBack #Entrepreneurship #sxswsydneyrecap #sxswonlinkedin

How will Australians spend their holidays next year? Last week the Mamamia Editorial team got a sneak peek at the Expedia Group Unpack '25 report. Our key takeaways: 1. Detour Destinations 🚧 63% of travellers say they are likely to visit a less crowded, off-the-beaten-path destination on their next trip. For example, Reims, France is a popular detour from Paris.
 2. Goods Getaways 🛍️ 27% of Aussies are traveling specifically to buy unique items they can't get at home, like viral skincare from South Korea or pistachio chocolate from Dubai.
 3. Season Swapping ☀️↔️❄️ 40% of Aussies plan to travel off-season in 2025 to save on holidays. For instance, you can save up to 145% on accommodation in Falls Creek, VIC by traveling in the off-season.
 4. Dine Inn 🍽️ Over half of Aussies (63%) want to book hotels with standout dining experiences. Hotels featuring notable chefs and seasonal menus are becoming a major draw for travellers, with 32% of Aussies saying it's the top reason to book. We got a taste of one amazing hotel restuarant - the launch was at Sydney Commons, at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park with chef Jamie Robertson sharing his thoughts on the trend.
 5. Set-Jetting 📺 64% of Aussies are inspired by TV shows and movies when deciding where to travel. Yes, we’re looking at you Emily in Paris and While Lotus.
 Congrats to the Wotif.com and Expedia Group teams for a fantastic launch Rebecca Hurley Livia Budisetio Isabella Lawrance Darren Karshagen Ariane Gorin 👏👏👏 🎥: Mamamia Social Producer Sharn Jaye explains the trends #traveltrends #travelmarketing #unpack2025

“The people who understand people always win” 🌟 Zoe Cocker, Head of SQUAD was lucky enough to see Rohit Bhargava onstage at SXSW Sydney. He shared The 4 Secrets to Non-Obvious Thinking 🌟 ICYMI, here are Zoe’s top takeaways: 🧠 Create Space Innovation requires both physical and mental space. Rohit suggested trying new foods daily or creatively using networking events to spark fresh ideas. 🔍Uncover Insights The key to new insights lies in great observational skills and asking meaningful questions. 🪧Find Focus Using constraints creatively—like Dr. Seuss writing with limited words—can help curate information in more impactful ways. 🔀Find a Twist Rohit’s last secret was all about combining existing ideas in new ways. Whether it’s a new invention like the futon or targeting niche audiences, thinking outside the box leads to breakthrough solutions. We’re recapping the best sessions at #sxswsydney all week. Follow Mamamia so you don’t miss out. #SXSW #NonObviousThinking #Innovation #sxswsydneyrecap #sxswonlinkedin

Is that idea stupid or just original? 🤷♀️ SQUAD Strategy Lead, Madison Lawler attended ‘The Power of Stupid Ideas: How to Unlock Creativity’ at SXSW Sydney today, presented by Nicole Velik founder of The Ideas Bodega. It was a great reminder that creativity and fear can’t coexist. We’re all born creative, but “creative people” have learnt to embrace the discomfort that comes with the process. There was some major discomfort when the crowd were asked to draw, but they went with it (evidence in images) 👏 Here are Maddy’s top three takeaways: 🚦 Don’t brake and accelerate at the same time. Just like a car can’t move forward, great ideas get squashed when we follow them with a ‘but’. Let creativity flow—no matter how ridiculous an idea might sound. ⏳ Ideas need time. Sometimes the best gems start with ‘What if…’ or ‘What about…’. Give those half-baked ideas space to grow and prioritise quantity. You never know what golden idea will come out of the pile. 💡 Is it stupid, or is it first? Wild ideas can be tamed, but it’s much harder to make boring ones sound exciting. Don’t dismiss a thought just because it sounds crazy at first—sit with it, explore it, and see where it leads. How do you create space for “stupid” ideas in your team? Let’s chat about it in the comments👇 #SXSWSydney #SXSWSydneyrecap #StupidIdeas #Innovation #MamamiaAtSXSW #LinkedInLearning #PowerOfIdeas #sxswonlinkedin

What will Australia look like by 2035? 🧐 Mamamia’s Audience Intelligence Lead Dani Natoli attended ‘Australia 2035 - Are You Ready For What’s Coming?’ at SXSW Sydney this week. WPP’s Katie Rigg-Smith and Rose Herceg shared some fascinating insights. Spoiler alert: it’s not all flying cars and robot assistants (yet). Here are Dani’s key takeaways: ✨ Disruption vs. Debate As a nation, we’re caught between pushing for radical growth and feeling hesitant to speak up. Did you know 74% of Aussies think we’ve lost the ability to debate critical issues respectfully? Younger generations especially feel this—making it harder to have the conversations that spark real change. 💡 Future Skills, Not Titles: Only 28% of Australian parents feel confident giving their kids advice on what to study for the future. The takeaway? Forget chasing fancy titles—focus on developing the critical thinking and skills that will shape the workforce of tomorrow. 🏘️ Multigenerational Living: With our aging population, 64% of Australians see financial benefits in living across generations, and interestingly, it’s Gen Z leading the charge. Redesigning cities and services to embrace generational living might be the key to solving our housing and aged care challenges. #SXSWsydney #sxswsydneyrecap #FutureOfWork #GenerationalLiving #CriticalThinking #sxswonlinkedin

Will AI splinter or standardise design? One day into SXSW Sydney and there’s no avoiding the question that is on every creative’s mind. Our Head of Creative Services, Matt Nguyen headed to an insightful panel, moderated by Christopher Sanderson with panelists Ashi Bhat, Crystal Fong and Rhys Gorgol. TLDR: AI will both splinter and standardise design. Here are Matt’s top takeaways: 1. In the short term, generative AI will make design more accessible and standardise creative output. Emerging creative AI tools have made it easier and faster than ever to generate visuals. But what this means is that the baseline for design will be raised 💡while AI can only generate what was been made in the past, it’s up to designers to pave the way for what will be made in the future. 2. As the use of AI grows, the role of designer will change from creator to that of curator. The panel shared using online moodboarding tools as an example of finding inspiration in an echo chamber. 💡The sameness of what our feeds serve us can only be subverted by seeking inspiration outside of what an algorithm can generate and that will be the role of the creative. 3. The enemy of fear is knowledge. In these early years where AI is still in its infancy, it can be easy to dismiss and criticise generative tools for fear it will make our roles redundant. 💡Use the tools available so you know their limitations and you’ll get stronger creative outcomes. #sxswsydney #sxswrecap #sxswonlinkedin

Breaking News: Mums like stuff too. 😲🤯🤦♀️ It’s no secret that women shoulder the majority of the mental load of Christmas every year—making sure everyone else gets amazing gifts, planning, cooking, hosting, and doing it all with a smile. But when it comes to the gifts they get given? 👎👎👎 While we can’t force her family to up their game and buy something a bit more exciting than a dressing gown, Mamamia is helping to take the stress out of Christmas for her with: 🎁 Christmas Gift & Entertaining Guides 🎁 We’ve also lined up something special just for her:🎄Christmas Countdown Giveaways🎄We’re giving women the gifts they deserve. So, if you’re looking to connect your brand with the content that’s bringing her joy this Christmas, speak to your Mamamia sales rep to find out how you can sponsor or be integrated into our festive guides and giveaways. And let’s all agree we’re give mum good gifts this year. Ok? Michelle Fry (Guest) Natalie Harvey Abby Bacon Marie Joyce Holly Yates Lisa-Marie Lavocah Casey Guth Milena Press Fran Romano Emily Fisher Jessica Stansbury Jessica Kenyi 🎥: Annaliese Todd x CNBC’s SNL #christmascontent #giftguides #holidaymarketing