Modern Renaissance Woman®️
Modern Renaissance Woman®️ is your deep dive into the stories of extraordinary women who are redefining success doing 2 or more things professionally, across art, science, business, entrepreneurship and activism - and many more domains.
Hosted by Melanie Smith (a MRW herself), each episode features candid conversations with trailblazers who blend ambition with authenticity.
From groundbreaking entrepreneurs to visionary creatives, we explore how they navigate challenges, embrace change, and inspire you and the next generation.
Whether you're seeking inspiration, insight, or a fresh perspective, this podcast is your gateway to being a Modern Renaissance Woman®️!
NEW MERCH DROP!
MRW x Out The Darkness collaboration - https://everpress.com/profile/modern-renaissance-woman
Resources:
Forbes - Value of being a Generalist
Why Some People are Impossibly Talented- BBC
One Up One Down article - Where are all the women polymaths?
Episodes
19 episodes
E18: Michelle Goodall - Community Specialist, Greetings Card Magnate, Cabaret Performer + former Kickboxing British Champion!
Get ready for an uplifting, jovial episode with Michelle Goodall!We talk:- Feast or famine, and using those moments as drivers to succeed- Why community and communities are so important to our livelihoods and cultures
E17: Caroline Clark - Leadership coach, Speaker and Analogue Astronaut
Today I'm taking you to lands far, far away - literally out of this world!Caroline and I talk:- Being a coach and helping ambitious leaders grow;- Socialisations we experience and drivers for social justice ambitions;
E16: Karla Morales-Lee - Entrepreneur, Mother + Co-Founder of Warrior Group
Prepare to have your mind moved to bigger dimensions today, with Warrior Group co-founder and entrepreneur, Karla Morales-Lee.We talk:- The value of being an entrepreneur + why its so important to seek out others on the fringes;
E15: Lucia Fox - Presenter, Actress, Voice Over Artist + Yoga Teacher
Listen up - Lucia's here to flog you a penthouse, a pilates class and everything you thought you didn't need on QVC!This episode we talk:- What is means to be a trained actress- Dealing with imposter syndrome and showing up...
E14: Peachy Poler - Medical Doctor + Professional Pole Dancer
Peachy is saving lives and femininity all in a day's work!Join us to hear about:- Carving your own path + pursuing what feels good despite views of others!- Privilege + voice of authority as a medical professional to advoca...
E13: Tracy Sharp - Part 2: How to Take Your Career Global
She's back!This week Tracy Sharp joins me for Part 2 to discuss all the things we didn't have time for back in December!We talk: Going global: China/Italy + beyond - if you don't ask, you don't get! Acclimatising ...
E12: Tracy Sharp - Engineering Director, Coach, Podcast Host
This week I am joined by Tracy Sharp of SharpMinds Coaching + 'Beginners Guide to Design Thinking' Podcast!Whats your KPI on happiness?!We talk:- Living to your values- Burnout + rethinking your relationship to work-...
E11: Dr Chloe Lim - Scientist, Balloon Artist, Podcaster + Coach
This week we talk:- Amplifying the voices of culturally and linguistically diverse women in STEM- Microbusiness woman of the year- Failing well + having faith to keep going- Discipline over motivation- DNA for Modern Renaiss...
E10: Dr Shama Rahman - Neuroscientist, Neurodesigner, Creativity AI Practitioner + Musician
This week we talk:- Neurodesign for creativity + flow - Working + living a multidisciplinary life- Being open to the unknown - ANTARCTICA!- 'Environmental Empathy' + applying AI as new ways to address climate change... a...
E9: Laura Jordan Bambach - Digital Feminist Creative Icon
Today we talk:- Being the girl amongst the boys- The value of manual vs digital pursuits- Coding + AI for creative purposes- Creating new businesses from scratch that are both inclusive + forward thinking- Peculiar jobs + st...
E8: Brittney Stewart - Former US Diplomat paving her own way
This week we discuss:- Origin story - US Diplomat, Cambodia/building systems from scratch, intrinsically a generalist- Family & Relationships - culture 'fit' and expectations, being curious or a MRW is a 'distractio...
E7: Intense Experiences + The Paradoxical World of the MRW with Dr Carrie Goucher
Slow motion, high energy multitasking to systematise your life. How do you create new structures to get stuff done? Dr Carrie Goucher can tell you how.This week we discuss:- Growing up in a Vicarage - Checking one's privi...
E6: Hybrid Identities with Dr Sarahbeth Berk Bickerton
What an enlightening conversation! What intersection are you at?!In today's episode we discuss: What is a Hybrid Identity and its origins;How can we integrate and provide a relatable USP to the world & work...
E5: Making Impact at the Bottom of the Food Chain with Military Spouse, LaPora Lindsey
Rejection, tenacity and keeping on, keeping on! What an inspirational conversation with LaPora this week.We talk:Being "Bottom of the Food Chain" - the origin storyReality of being a Military SpouseCoaching...
E4: Contemporary Art Practice, Cults & Artistic Realities with Michaela 'Clover' Cullen
Shall we join a cult or start a revolution? Some big thoughts and feelings from today's episode with Clover!We talk:- Contemporary art practice, Cults + 'place, identity and time' concepts- Main characters in our work- O...
E3: Superpower of the Generalist with Julie Lavergne
What a delight to have Julie on the podcast, Ottawa <-> London!We discuss the power of being a Generalist, including:Context switching & mental fatigueNot having a 5 year plan!Not having that '1' ...
E2: Intersection of Design + Tech, Inclusive AI and Women in Leadership with Ve Dewey
We talk:Discourse of design + 'the collective'Curiosity, cultures and communitiesNot having a 5 year planBeing an introvert - motivations, not caring what other people thinkCulture, wo...
E1: Welcome to the Modern Renaissance Woman
Do you often feel drawn to multiple interesting pursuits, yet feel a sense of conflict, shame or confusion around how the heck can I do all those interesting things?When is the right time for me to start? Where do I start? Who ...
