Women of Wynnum Manly - podcast

18/03/2025

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, open 7 days a week in Morningside, Wynnum and Annerley.

BTW, Opportunities by the Bay (Allana and Shaz) are hosting an op shop tour on Saturday 22 March, commencing at Do-Op at 9am. Please reach out if you want to come along, even for part of the morning. Numbers are needed for our morning tea stop.

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08/03/2025

To all the exceptional women who have been a part of the podcast over the past three years, I would like to acknowledge my appreciation. Their stories of perseverance, motivation, and resilience in their lives have been inspiring. On International Women's Day, I recognize their incredible contributions to the beautiful Bayside.

19/02/2025

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. 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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07/02/2025

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 https://www.studioyellow.com.au/

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23/01/2025

I heard about Donna Duggan from our local 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, and 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. Enjoy getting to know Donna.

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16/01/2025

Thank you to Ellie and the Bayside Weekly News for their article on the podcast this week. It is a privilege to play a small role in promoting this beautiful community.

The Women of Wynnum Manly podcast, hosted by Allana Bianchi, celebrates local women’s stories and has reached 33 countries.

07/01/2025

I have a new little venture with my friend Sharon, to encourage more support for local op shops. Check out the page by becoming a member of “Op-portunities by the Bay”. Tell your friends about it!

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Don’t worry, I am still committed to the podcast, with 3 interviews already lined up and one ready to go live in the next couple of weeks.

19/12/2024

My friends and I enjoy dancing very badly on the jetty at Christmas time. 😂. Sharing to wish all the supporters of the podcast a very happy holiday season and a special thanks to all the wonderful women who shared their story with me this year. You were all incredibly honest, humble and open to talking about your life to a complete stranger. I am grateful for the experience. The podcast will continue in 2025 with more amazing women in the Bayside.

14/12/2024

New episode is now live!

Marilyne Jacob set up and continued to lead the growth of Pete's Pantry in Bride Street 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.

As it is just before Christmas, Marilyne mentioned that donations are always wanted for Pete's Pantry. Items such as long-life milk, tinned fish and cereal are always needed. They can be dropped off directly at the site. Volunteers are always wanted to, if you have spare time during the week to help out. Message me if you are interested and I will direct you to the right contacts.

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29/11/2024

Wanted to say a quick hi as I haven’t published a podcast episode for a while. I have been occupied on my recording days with some grand-parenting duties. Don’t worry though, I have 3 interviews now scheduled and others in the works for 2025.

I have just spent my 25th wedding anniversary on The Ghan, and can you believe it, I met a couple who grew up in Wynnum, and another elderly woman who used to visit her grandmother in Edith St, Wynnum, when she was a child. None of them live anywhere near the Bayside now, but spoke of what a beautiful community it is. 🥰 this photo is in the gorgeous Alice Springs.

09/11/2024

As a follow up to the Bayside Community Awards, a special little shout out to two award recipients who have been guests on the podcast. Dee from YOGA Bayside won for Best Beauty, Health, Wellbeing and Fitness Business, and my very first guest Al Lowson and her husband Verne won for Outstanding Community Service (organisation), for the incredible community they have created with Blood, Sweat and Beers. Congratulations and well deserved!!!

07/11/2024

I was thrilled to be a finalist in a long list of incredible people who contribute to our community, at the Bayside Community Awards tonight. It was quite unexpected but made my little heart sing with joy for all the women who have sat and shared their stories with me over the past 3 years. I have valued each and every one of you.

There will be more stories ahead and I appreciate all the votes and most importantly, all the listeners to my community podcast. Congratulations to Tom Oliver for the win - I don’t think anyone was surprised because you are amazing for what you do for the Bayside.

15/10/2024

I would really appreciate your vote if you haven’t yet, and you have a spare minute. Feel free to share the link with others in the Bayside. It will help promote the podcast. Thanks! 🙏

These people have been nominated by members of the Bayside Community for the title most Outstanding Community Service Award for 2023. You can only vote for one person in this category.

04/10/2024

Getting to know Jane was a process of uncovering many layers of experiences and projects she is involved in. She has been leading some fun activities in the Bayside, including dance parties that finish by 8.30pm so people can be home in bed by 9pm (perfect!), a silent disco coming up at The Shed and some singalong sessions at the D & W Republic.

A newish resident to the area, I loved hearing of Jane's journey to the Bayside, her openness in sharing her story and her energy to live her best life.

To find more about Jane and her events: www.juicecreativ.com and www.janeandtherain.com

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01/10/2024

Well this is exiting and I am in very good company for the Outstanding Community Service Award in the Bayside Community Awards 2024 🥰

These people have been nominated by members of the Bayside Community for the title most Outstanding Community Service Award for 2023. You can only vote for one person in this category.

29/09/2024

Tom Oliver has done it again. Wynnum Fringe was another awesome event for us in the Bayside. My final 2024 session was participation in Everyone’s a Wynnum choir performance this afternoon, helped along with ABC Brisbane Loretta Ryan. Can’t wait to see what is planned for 2025. Thanks Tom!

22/09/2024

Nicola from Inspire Athletic and ON PACE Triathlon Training Club just completed the World Championship Ironman in Nice in France. She represented Australia, is a bloody legend and I am so proud to know her. Well done Nic. You did great.

https://womenofwynnummanly.buzzsprout.com/2002642/11461018

Episode 10 is now live! Nicola from Inspire Athletic was so engaging and open in our conversation. I was not surprised, and loved every minute with her - including the 30 minutes we chatted afterwards too! 😙 I have always found Nic to be encouraging, inspiring and open, and she is very honest about her own demons and experiences with depression. I hope you get a lot from listening to Nicola’s story.

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20/09/2024

The week I interviewed Gail Webb for the podcast she had just sold her little fashion store, Simply Bella, on Bay Tce. She has been in the fashion industry for 50 years, and in addition to that, the funeral industry! It was a great chat getting to know Gail and finding out how she arrived to work in these two very different work settings. Chats like this one with Gail reminded me of why I continue to enjoy the podcast. It was a lovely conversation, and I hope you enjoy it too.

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