Today marks Bosco's First Women's Premier League Home Game against the Miranda Magpies. In 1972, two men talking together over a back fence shared a vision, of the St John Bosco Youth Boys’ Club, as it was known then, having its own soccer club. These men were Len Parker and Colin Laver. Their conversation led to the first meeting that was held with people interested in setting up a Soccer Sub-Committee. In this episode you'll here our host Laura break down the plays, moves and training tips for this top tier level of player.  With a long history of coaching, Chris unassumingly shares his passion and commitment, his loyalty and experience in the game.  This is Bosco's first year in the Women's League. Thanks to their sponsors.  Pacific Truck and Trailer Hire and CD Construction Group.  And of course our series sponsors, Green Options, Deploy Football and Sophie B Photography.  

In this episode Vice President Laura Cowell is talking with Brodie M, also known as Muno and Captain of Gymea United 1. The team has a successful history. Making the Grand Final of the first year of the PLW competition in 2022 only loosing to a penalty shoot out.  Brodie started her Football career at the age of 5.  With seasons developing in clubs, the SSFA comps and St George Comps, Brodie returned with the allure of the new Premier League Womens comp.  Brodie shares her disappointment and dealing with the loss of Grand Final, how Coaching junior women inspires her and how she would coach a boys team. Brodie's passion for the game, for the players to have fun and supporters to enjoy themselves on game day, is at the heart of her commitment amongst the other elements of her life. Find out what the night before a big game looks like and her secret weapon when it comes to sizing up the opposition. She shares how the skills in playing soccer have helped her in work and the community. To Follow Brodie or watch tonights episode live on the SSFA website You can find all the episodes for this Premier League Womens Series here on STRIKhER.Podbean . Suscribe for the weekly interview release. STRIKhER also has their own page on ShirePOD.Podbean.com. To hear other stories from the Sutherland Shire check out www.sutherlandshirepodcaststation.com.au. Thank you to the sponsors Green Options, Deploy Football. and Sophie B Photography for their support in bringing you this insightful series into the emerging and establishing football careers of our SSFA Premier League Women's competition.  Keep an eye out for other stories in The Leader,         

Carla has not only stepped onto the field as a player and coach since her son was in under 6's, she has stepped effortlessly into the role of Premier League Womens Manager role.  The leadership, co-ordination and organisational efforts of Carla has seen the growth of competition and together with the Association members Sutherland Shire Football (SSFA) have paved a new path for young girls wanting to find their professional football feet.  Carla shares her wisdom and personal motivation about her involvement with grass roots football whilst reflecting on the impact it has had on her and the family that she raised in the local area.    'Changing the name to Premier League and changing the times of the games - creates pathways and opportunities to watch and play'. - Carla 'Positive Discrimination' is encouraged, allows us to see women in high level decision making roles will shape the game. If you would like to find out more about what it takes to become a member of the association, the committee, executive or a position of leadership reach out to Carla or me, Laura - when we see it we can be it and we know that. Carla Richardson has a lot of authority in her industry, a long career in finance with big banks and knows how to get loans across the line. Her professionalism, knowledge and passion for the industry has made her very successful in the industry and respected among her industry peers. Carla is the owner and director of WYZE Finance and has a great offer for her club members.  Bonnet Bay FC members! Apply and settle your Home Loan with Wyze Finance and receive a $300 gift voucher! www.wyzefinance.com.au Thank you to all the sponsors of the Bonnet Bay Bombers. To watch the live streaming of our games head to  www.shirefootball.com.au   Our sponsors, www.greenoptions.com.au, www.deployfootball.com.au, www.sophiebphotography.com.au and www.shirepod.com proudly bring you this conversation with Carla and every episode from the STRIKhER Podcast.  You can listen to all the episodes right here on their own podcast channel STRIKhER

Hey guys and welcome to the Sutherlands Shire Football Associations very own podcast, STRIKhER where we are bringing you the conversations with Players, Captains, Coaches and those volunteers who are building the pathways from grass roots football to the World Cup.  In our first interview I speak with Rod West, from Bonnet Bay - home of the Bombers. Rod is a coach who has invested decades of weekends and many weekday evenings training and guiding teams of all ages towards the finals every year.  From their favourite chip flavour to their mental health, each captain and coach from our Premier League Women's teams have shared their stories and strategies in creating culture, maintaining health and prep for the big games.  You'll find all the episodes on their own page here on ShirePOD. This is one of our first conversations in this years series that you can subscribe to or you can listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify or Google and iheart Radio, or wherever you download your podcasts from.   Leave us a message, send in a question, keep and eye out for our live interviews.  SSFA would like to thank our sponsors, Green Options, Deploy and Sophie B Photography along with Pip our producer @pipraedio.  

Rare Disease Day 28 February 2023. Over 300 Million people have been diagnosed with a rare disease. Some go for decades, frustrated with no diagnosis, misdiagnosis or confusion, not knowing what is going on inside their body.  In this episode we speak to the Founder of FD-MAS Australia, Laura Cowell who has recently launched her charity to raise awareness and partnered with Rare Voices for Rare Disease Day, to provide support and healthcare pathways for those living with a rare disease.  Whilst some are debilitating, Laura shares how she, herself found awareness and coping strategies, to live a full life and provides advice to those who may be supporting someone with a rare disease.  Don't treat them differently. Don't underestimate them either. Read up about the disease to gain understanding. Support a rare disease if you know someone lives with it.  For more information click on the links above or follow Laura on Socials www.fdmasaustralia.org.au This is a community podcast episode in partnership with ShirePOD bringing you the sound waves that inspire.    For more information 

As promised Laura was back in the studio at Club W Cronulla with an update on Council, Sutherland Shire Soccer, her new Charity and a 360' insight into the future. www.lauracowell.com.au In this episode, Laura takes you behind the scenes, into the chambers and through the streets of E WARD keeping her promise of transparency in her local respresentative duties as councillor.  www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au And there is more.  ShirePOD is literally team up with the 2nd largest football association to bring you the Women's Premier League in 2023, showing the talent and pathways for young girls.  With the FIFA World Cup on our doorstep, we'll be bringing you the teams, players, volunteers and coaching staff that keep grass roots sports going every week. https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup/australia-new-zealand2023 And Stay Tuned - We just recorded another episode for Laura on FD-MAS and her charity raising awareness of Rare Diseases for Rare Disease Day on the 28th February.    For more follow up at www.sutherlandshirepodcaststation.com.au where  you can subscribe to our channel, hear the latest from our locals, and stay connected to community.         

We love hearing from our hosts who get feedback from their guests after they listens to their podcast episode. The Boat Princess Podcast is now in it's 3rd season, exponentially growing Nicky's Personal Brand, Social Media Followers and Opportunities to influence and empower women into the Boating and Marine Industry. Well Done Nicky.   www.theboatprincess.com   "WOW!!!!!! I love it!!!! Just listened. So professional & whilst it’s never fun listening to yourself, I really enjoyed. Love our messaging! Ps - You should really be in radio or on tv! I could listen to you all day!  Well done!" - Nicole WATTS Maritime NSW  

I'm going to preface this episode with a warning: This woman is unstoppable and together with her team and tenacity have brought you the changes and customer experiences that NSW has seen in government over the last few years.  Nicole Watts, Director of NSW Maritime, has her feet firmly in the waters, looking to the future of our shoreline. With her extensive career in leadership and change management, a young family and charisma, you can't help but be inspired.  Nicole thrives on getting it better, not just right. She has overseen the customer service journey at Service NSW, spent a year with Apple Australia and travelled extensively on her days off from her roles at Qantas during the pandemic, taking and making opportunities. This interview was awe inspiring for me, demonstrating the transition of skills and ability into Marine Industry she inadvertently started in whilst working on Cruise Ships during her early life. She has an open invitation to come back onto the series.  NSW Maritime Transport NSW www.theboatprincess.com.au  

In this interview Pip speaks with renown Australian Author, Josh Langley.  Josh share's his love of teaching and his inspiring child hood stories that has influenced his writing and education programs.  Josh shares how he always felt different as a kid, never quite fitting in.  His experience shaped the narrative of a series of books of which 'Being You Is Enough' is one.  Being You Is Enough comes 'highly recommend' from Megan Daley, Award-winning teacher librarian and author and curator of Children’s Books Daily who said, 'three set of books by Josh Langley, they are fantasmagorical! ”Being You is Enough is the first in a series of 4 groundbreaking kids book from Josh Langley to help kids with confidence and self esteem. This entertaining and refreshing book will inspire kids be themselves and stand up tall. It was an honour to speak with Josh and he just oozes of creativity. www.joshlangley.com.au For more information about our Best Little Book Club or see other interviews in this series check out the individual page on this channel or on the Best Little Book Club Page.  

After a chance meeting in Cronulla, Linda Seymour ; An Independent candidate for the seat of Hughes, shared her story, struggles and success. She is described as Intelligent, Curious and Independent. Linda was the only female in her Architect Design Degree, became  mum to two girls, and was born and still lives in the Sutherland Shire.  Her incredible insight into grass roots representation has been a passion that together with other like minded residents created the 'We are Hughes' movement. Her success to date is attributed to her integrity and commitment to the environment and ensuring issues such as local communities are well resourced and represented.  Linda has seen the world change, overcome personal battles of judgement and she reflects how once she would cower at the inappropriate, disrespect and unkind, she now calls it out. "Women should have to be the champions in the fight' - Linda The online trolling in this campaign has been nothing short of what has come to be expected in the political arena but Linda says her feet are firmly on the ground and the people around her are the force field that allows her to stay focused on the job ahead.  You can find out more at www.lindaseymour.com.au   This is a community podcast by ShirePOD.   We are not affiliated with any party. Nor do we receive payment for these interviews.  

This episode is epic. Nicky’s good friend Jason Ludlow met up with Darren and I at a pub on a recent trip to the UK.   He shares is current role with Sail GP as a host and commentator for those guests who want the up close experience of the best sailing events around the world.  Racing around a 1 kilometre course requires high levels of skill in sailing and Jason candidly shares the sportsmenship of this competitive environment.  Niky just loved catching up with Jason and talked all things boats, sailing, broadcasting and The America’s Cup. Enjoy, and let us know what you think.  www.jasonludlow.com Don’t forget about Nicky’s event on the 7th May on Sydney Harbour.  Savannah from Savannah Estate wine tasting, yummy food and great conversations about women in boating.  www.theboatprincess.co

Shellie Coan is the owner of Shellies Animal Care, a team of highly trained animal carers who look after your animals in their own home.  Combined with Doggy Day Care options, Daily Walks or the Pop In service, Shellie explains how her service not only provides a stress free pet sitting service but peace of mind.  In this chat you'll come to understand the real Shellie Coan, a woman who has owned her business for 15 years and has raised both her children and pets in a loving home.  Now she has found her people and the people of the Sutherland and St George Shire has found her.  Shellie shares her love of animals through story telling, remember clients by their pets name.  Having previousl undertaken animal husbandy studies and more recently becoming a certified breeder, Shellie is a wealth of knowledge and her network of experts are some of the most respected animal carers in Australia.  So whether you are going away for the weekend or overseas, Shellie finds the perfect home and pet sitter suited to your needs.   If you would like the convenience and security of someone looking after your pet in your own home, call Shellie. Visit the Website www.shelliesanimalcare.com.au  Follow on Instagram @shelliesanimalcare for daily dogcare entertainment and tips on how to best care for your pet. 

'Community Spirit is important'  Meet Cr Leanne Farmer, who was recently elected to the Sutherland Shire Council and will be your representative in A Ward for the next 2.5 years.  Leanne has lived in the Shire all of her life, creating a family, lifelong friendships and building a business that supports parents who need care for the their children outside the usual hours.   Leanne is passionate about preserving the beach side lifestyle and progressing local services. As an independent, Leanne brings a perspective that many residents have expressed.  She is one of the 7 female councillors during this history making election.  She is committed to understanding what locals want and upholding the responsibilities of the Council.  Leanne is a business woman, mother and local identity who is approachable and understanding of the need to rebuild our sea side community and would love to see the rest centre resurrected.  You'll find out more about Leanne on the Shire Independents website. Leanne is committed to working together as a strong council for greater outcomes across the Sutherland Shire that foster transparency and sustain infrastructure.  This was a candid conversation at Club W and I am grateful to Leanne for her time and insight. 

'She is the First Female Mayor elected to the Upper Lachlan'. Pam Kensit migrated from Ireland to Australia 32 years ago. She lives on a rural property with husband David, called 'Moorabinda', just outside Crookwell, NSW.  An active community member and volunteer, she  has raised 2 children and a menagerie of pets including Audrey and Abbey. An acclaimed artist, Pam exhibits every 3 years in Sydney and until recently would tend to the farm, paint in her studio, muster sheep or spend time in the garden.  These days Pam makes the 35 minute trip into Crookwell to attend to duties bestowed upon the elected Mayor of the Upper Lachlan.  Having sat on Council for a number of years, she has invested her time in standing committees that ensure the community interests are well represented. Pam says one of the first items on her agenda as mayor will be to lobby the federal government for improved communication systems in the bush. 2022 saw 5 female councillors elected to Council, with 4 men joining them to collaborate on the priorities of ensuring the farming and agriculture industries are supported. 2500 kms of roadway need to be maintained and upgraded so vital transport of stock and supplies can be transported to other areas and the city.  Also on the agenda is keeping the community groups like CWA, Rotary, The Mens Shed, Probus and View Club, who lobby for social change and support vulnerable residents thriving. Alongside Pam is the power house, Deputy Mayor, Mandy McDonald, which is proving to be a force of nature that matches any weather event.  Pam and I end this interview by cooking up tasty ideas for the Crookwell Potato Festival that celebrates 200 years. Over the years, Pam has developed strong connections to resettled Ireland migrants and regularly attend events that connect those who left during The Troubles in Northern Ireland, which spanned three decades between 1960's-1998. With a slight accent and an infectious laugh, Pam warmly welcomes her community members to come and 'chat' to her in chambers.  It was a privilege to visit her farm during sheering season, laugh over lunch looking out on the expansive garden and whilst deep in conversation we get to the heart of why she put her hand up for the top job.  Pam is also a published author and during the 2020-21 lockdown sat down to write her latest book Poems Outside The Fold. She is best known for her novel 'Dust to Mud', the contribution of a bush community to WW1. Pam is described by her colleagues as a natural born leader who does the doing.  She is known as a collaborative leader, patient and grateful for the opportunities the Australian country life has given her. Please reach out to Pam with any comments or questions  PKensit@upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au To visit Crookwell and the Upper Lachlan, click here. Make sure you visit places like Arcadia, Crieterion Hotel and Crookwell Services Club.  #country #bush #upperlachlan    

Women Should Be Two Things : Who She Wants and What She Wants. There is no doubt the ground swell of female voices stepping forward to contribute ideas and innovation is growing.  No longer are women prepared to be silenced, stay silent or remain quiet when the systems and rules fail to take into consideration the issues and concerns of women and girls.  This is the first in a series of interviews with women who have stepped into roles of representation at Local, State and Federal Government.  Today I am speaking with Cr Laura Cowell, of Ward E, who as a local resident in the Sutherland Shire openly shares why she believed she was the right person for a seat on Council.  Laura shares her experience and commitment to creating a safer, equal and well serviced sector of the local government.   Representing her community, residents and sporting arenas, Laura says the role was a steep learning curve that she is quickly embracing so she can make a difference in the next 2 years and 9 months. To follow Laura's journey www.lauracowell.com Follow on socials Facebook Instagram Other information about local council can be found here    

Over the last few months we have been productively producing a special series for the Female Voices in eCommerce with Chana from Owl and Monk.   Last week we launched and celebrated in style at The Last Course restaurant with the talents team of content creators and digital platform creatives.   We warmly welcome Chana and her team to the ShirePOD family.  Episode 1 Amy Cooper, Manager & Co-owner - Springboard Digital / Alpha Digital As Administration Manager and Co-owner of two digital marketing agencies in Brisbane (Australia), Amy is the mum to three kids under 4, and is primarily responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of internal processes, accounts and HR, both in the office and at home.    “The passion in the project is heightened when you own your own business... ", Amy Cooper.   Listen in to hear Amy's story and insights around: * Returning to work after maternity leave and why it was important to her * Agency culture and what she values when hiring and managing her teams * Strategy for next 12 months  * Advice to eCommerce clients for the year ahead * Stress management * Navigating technology with children    Amy's husband Matt founded Alpha Digital over 10 years ago and after having their first child it made sense for Amy to be involved. Alpha has grown into one of Australia’s leading digital agencies, partnering with some of Australia’s biggest brands, including Petbarn, City Beach, Pillow Talk and more. In the last few years, Amy and Matt launched a second digital marketing agency, Springboard Digital, which specialises in quality, cost-effective digital marketing for small to medium sized businesses, as well as larger businesses with simpler digital marketing needs. Some of Springboard's clients include Aceology, Owlete Active, Bianc and Bands of Courage.   Tech apps mentioned in podcast: Headspace, Calm, Uprise (EAP) and Slack   You can contact Amy directly at amy@springboard-digital.com.au   Hosted and Produced by Chana Imsirovic, eCommerce Specialist at Owl and Monk.   To learn more about this Podcast and Owl and Monk visit: www.owlandmonk.com.au

'There's Injustice, Corruption and it's Archaic.' - Grace Orah describes the current Family Law system as the opportunity to continue the abuse she was subjected to in her relationship. A process that places children in the middle of parents in conflict and on a battleground where no one wins.   Australian Family Law is in a national crisis, with jurisdictions failing to take responsibility and be held accountable for the safety, security and sanity of parents and children.  The Child is the play book for navigating the Family Court of Australia. Written from the experience of a de-identified author with the hope other parents who find themselves unable to afford the extraordinary costs of a lawyer, can educate and arm themselves with the tactics and games played inside and outside, the walls of a court room.  https://lnkd.in/guxGvmR6 Available on Amazon for $7.99 The Child is not only one woman's story but the guide to the processes, rules and strategies she was subjected to by her child's father's lawyers.  Described as 'Repugnant and Neglectful' this mother became the enraged lioness you'd expect.  Forced to defend baseless lies that lacked evidence, Grace shares how she continues to recover from these false allegations and the impact of prolonged proceedings that do not hold the abuser accountable. "A new Family System! (Note the word Court is removed!), that cradles our children, uses words that heal, supports victims, offers peace and guidance, brings justice and leaves no one financially destroyed!" #oneforall If you are experiencing domestic abuse, violence, post separation or legal systems abuse you can reach out for support to 1800 RESPECT.   Please note our guest on this podcast has been de-identified for her safety and that of her child.  Currently, Section 121 of the Family Law Act prohibits the publication of any specifics that are liable to identify a party to a family law proceeding. However, the provision has attracted criticism from those who say it leads to lack of transparency and accountability in the family court system. This means that the general community does not know a lot about the processes and procedures involved in the family law system. People are also often unaware of the factors that courts take into account and the decisions that judges make. Some journalists feel that the provision does more harm than good. Author and journalist Jess Hill in her 2019 book about family violence See What You Made Me Do, argues that Section 121 ‘allows bad behaviour within the system to go unchecked.’  This is the story of the Powerful Vs Powerless.    

In this International Women's Day episode, Pip speaks with Bron Williams, The Bias Specialist.  Bron's lived experience and expertise has given her the opportunity to have those difficult and awkward conversations with people who demonstrate unconscious bias.  With empathy and respect Bron brings to the surface, and consciousness, the bias created during childhood, through our education, experience and environment.  This year International Women’s Day is asking everyone to Imagine a gender equal world.  A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination.  A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive.  A world where difference is valued and celebrated.  And I’d like to add a world where respect and kindness are the foundations. Together we can forge women's equality.  Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias. At 16.20 - 17 minutes Bron explains when ‘difference is felt as a threat’ and how we as humans respond to the unknown through the lens of our preconceived bias.    Find out more about Bron at www.bronwilliams.com Stay tuned for more stories that promote the health, wealth and wellbeing of women IWD2022

In this episode Nicole continues to chat with Charlotte Pointuex exploring the rituals of a womens‘ cycle and how the First Moon Cirle is facilitated. This time is a special event for young girls and one to remember as a special shared time between Mothers, daughters and aunties.  All women gain knowledge they might not know themselves, tools and language to support the girls, and the ability to gift them what they might have had at this age. The loving welcome and clear empowered information so they can be confident, growing, developing and menstruating.  When we all hold space as a family and community for young girls to grow in this way, they blossom into empowered young woman. Nicole and Charlotte discuss how a positive experience as a tween getting your first period and developing is an opportunity for women to share their wisdom, learn and bond with their girls/niece.  I hope you enjoy this episode and Nicole invites all mothers and aunties to consider enrolling in the First Moon Circle where she will hold this special sacred space for you all. www.nicoledargie.com

With restricted travel and boarders subject to shut down, there has been a significant rise in boat purchases. It‘s a big decision that can bring hours of fun and create time for ‘blue mind‘ leisure, but before you pull out the ‘cheque book‘ listen to this episode as there might just be a better, bigger boat out there for you.  Our Boat Princess has some exclusive offers and an invitation for you in this episode. Please rate on Podbean or Apple and tell us what you loved about this episode. Simply type in The Boat Princess in the Podbean search tile to find other episodes in the series.  You can contact Nicky Vaux AKA @theboatprincess on instagram and check out more on her webpage www.theboatprincess.com