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Ready to manifest a life that's aligned and energised? Seen and heard helps you deepen your connection to your higher self, evolve your mindset, and step into your full personal power. Through stories, live coaching sessions and interviews you will feel inspired and motivated empowering you to live a purpose-driven life by design.

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April 19, 202639 min

Should I Stay or Go? How to Move From Confusion to Clarity with Bridgette Jackson

Send us Fan MailShould I stay or should I go?If that question has been looping in your mind, this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Bridgette Jackson, a Global Divorce and Relationship Coach, Founder of Equal Exes® (which she established in 2019), and creator of The Fence Sitter: Stay or Go?™ course. The latest course about to drop is for parents struggling to manage screen-time of their kids. She is recognised internationally for pioneering a world-first decision-support system for people who feel stuck between staying or leaving their relationship. Bridgette’s clients are based in every corner of the world, and a significant number are here in Australia, where her extended family live. She works with her partner in life and work (Nick) who meets the needs of Bridgette’s clients when it comes to them changing jobs or careers- which most times, is linked to a relationship transition.Bridgette shares her own deeply personal story, including navigating divorce with four children, a five year court process, and rebuilding her life from the ground up. From there, we discuss the patterns she sees every day in her work with clients around the world.We talk about the Fence Sitter Spiral, why people stay stuck for years, and how to move from emotional chaos into calm, clarity, and confident action.In this episode, we cover:Why so many people stay in unhappy relationships longer than they want toHow guilt, fear, and caring what others think keeps people stuckThe Clarity Ladder and how to take the next honest step forwardWhat it really takes to prepare emotionally, financially, and practicallyWhy relief is often the first sign you are moving in the right directionThis conversation is honest, compassionate, and incredibly empowering. Just real support for wherever you are right now.Ready to take the next step? Explore Bridgette’s free masterclass, courses, and tools below. Listen to the full episode now and give yourself permission to move forward with clarity.Connect & work with me:WebsiteInstagramLinkedIn1:1 Personal BrandingThe-MentorshipConnect with Bridgette Jackson:WebsiteInstagram: @equalexes.globalLinkedInFacebookYoutubeExplore Bridgette’s ProgramsFREE MASTERCLASS: Should I Stay or Go? Decision‑Making FrameworksThe First 90 Days™ of Separation30-Day Screen Reset Boot Camp™Connect directly via Instagram or LinkedinTo work directly with me, bookings are available at https://www.prueaja.com

April 2, 202648 min

The Emotional Root Cause of Illness with Brandon Bay

Send us Fan MailWhat if your illness, burnout, or emotional pain isn’t random… but stored?In this powerful episode of Seen and Heard, I sit down with Brandon Bay, founder of The Journey Method and internationally bestselling author, to explore the emotional root cause of illness, generational trauma, and radical healing.Brandon shares the moment her life completely changed. At the peak of her career, she was diagnosed with a basketball sized tumor. Within months, everything unraveled. Her health. Her home. Her marriage. Her job. What followed was the birth of The Journey, a method now used in hospitals worldwide to clear emotional trauma at the cellular level.We talk about:How trauma gets stored in the bodyEpigenetics and generational traumaWhy forgiveness is the key to healingThe connection between emotional shutdown and physical illnessHow to access your own infinite intelligenceHealing addiction at the rootWhy plant medicine isn’t the only way to reach the soulBrandon explains how we carry ancestral trauma through our DNA, how suppressed emotions create biochemistry in the body, and why “thinking positively” isn’t enough.If you’re in a season of transformation, if you’re peeling back the masks, if you’re ready to stop carrying the backpack of emotional weight… this episode will meet you exactly where you are. Listen now and begin your own healing journey!Connect & work with me:Website InstagramLinkedIn Personal Branding PhotographyConnect with Brandon:WebsiteInstagramTikTokConnect directly via Instagram or LinkedinTo work directly with me, bookings are available at https://www.prueaja.com

December 14, 202527 min

How to Create a 10-Year Life Plan You’ll Actually Love

Send us Fan MailWhat if your burnout, your breakdown or your big life transition wasn’t the end… but the turning point?Today on Seen and Heard, I’m joined by the incredible Shannah Kennedy, a master life coach, breathwork instructor, keynote speaker and eight-time best-selling author with Penguin Random House. For more than two decades she has coached CEOs, elite athletes, entrepreneurs and high-performing teams to design meaningful, sustainable success. Known for her grounded and practical approach, Shannah specialises in guiding individuals through transitions, midlife reinvention and burnout recovery. Her signature methodology integrates self-awareness, self-leadership and self-management, with a core focus on energy, clarity and long-term fulfilment.We go deep into the moments that reshaped her life, including the chronic fatigue that forced her to completely redesign how she lived and worked. She shares exactly how she moved from burnout and identity loss into alignment, purpose and grounded self-leadership.You’ll hear us talk aboutHow to create a life plan that actually supports your wellbeingUsing breath-work to calm the nervous systemGrounding tools for nervous system regulation during stress or transitionNavigating burnout and chronic fatiguePreparing for empty nesting and midlife reinventionThe mindset shift from achievement to fulfilmentSlowing down enough to hear what your future self needsShannah’s experience in her personal brand photoshootShannah’s approach is simple and powerful: Protect the asset. Honour your energy. Build a personal plan for the life you want to live. This conversation is full of practical wisdom you can use today whether you’re navigating burnout, craving reinvention or wanting more calm, clarity and confidence in your next chapter.Listen to the full episode to learn how to create a life plan that supports your wellbeing, your purpose and your future self.Connect & work with me:WebsiteInstagramLinkedIn1:1 Personal BrandingMelbourne Executive Branding ShootThe-MentorshipConnect with Shannah:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInConnect directly via Instagram or LinkedinTo work directly with me, bookings are available at https://www.prueaja.com

November 9, 202531 min

Taking Off the Mask: The Courage to Be Seen with Amber Toms

Send us Fan MailWhat if the fear that’s been holding you back was never meant to be fought, but released?Today on Seen and Heard, I’m joined by the beautiful Amber Toms, an acclaimed photographer turned creative visionary and the founder of Annie’s Garden, a soulful art brand rooted in frequency, colour therapy and spiritual connection.Amber’s story is one of courage, creativity and deep transformation. For nearly three decades she worked as one of Australia’s leading beauty and hair photographers, creating stunning imagery for national campaigns and international magazine covers. But behind the lens, she struggled with fear, anxiety and self-doubt constantly questioning her worth, hiding her light and cancelling dream jobs out of fear she wasn’t good enough.Through inner work, self-inquiry and personal transformation, Amber began to peel back the layers that kept her small. A powerful breakthrough during The Go-To Academy helped her uncover the root of her ‘fear’ years of hiding, masking and silencing herself and sparked a complete rebirth that became Annie’s Garden.You’ll hear us talk about:Overcoming self-doubt, anxiety and imposter syndromeThe deeper story behind Annie’s Garden and how it came to lifeHealing the fear of being seen and heardLetting go of perfectionism and trusting creative flowWorking with energy, frequency and alignment in art and lifeAmber’s story is a reminder that healing happens when we stop hiding. When we take off the mask, we finally make space for our truth, creativity and freedom to flow. That’s exactly what we do inside In Your Element, my 4-week experience to help you bring your magic together, connect to your essence, and create your own Personal Manifesto. The next round runs in February, join the waitlist now to be the first to know when doors open!Connect & work with me:WebsiteInstagramLinkedIn1:1 Personal BrandingMelbourne Executive Branding ShootThe-MentorshipConnect with Amber:Instagram: @ambertomsphotography @anniesgardenstudioWebsiteConnect directly via Instagram or LinkedinTo work directly with me, bookings are available at https://www.prueaja.com

November 3, 202539 min

The Courage to Pause: What a “Soulbattical” Can Teach You About Change with Tina Bruce

Send us Fan MailYou know that feeling when everything that used to make sense suddenly stops working? When your work feels heavy, your confidence wobbles, and something inside whispers, it’s time for change?That’s exactly where today’s guest, Tina Bruce, found herself. Tina Bruce is an author, speaker, breathwork facilitator, eco-retreat leader, intuitive coach, death walker, spinal energetics practitioner, and yoga teacher. For more than two decades, she has walked the path of wellbeing, first through science, working as a clinical cardiac technician in medical devices, and later through soul, as a guide for those seeking deeper healing and connection.After years leading yoga, breathwork, and retreats, she reached a point where her soul called for something deeper. What followed was a radical act of surrender, a “Soulbattical”, as she calls it, a complete pause to reconnect with her truth. That journey led her into the wilderness, where she undertook a powerful Vision Quest: four days and four nights alone in nature, fasting, praying, and surrendering to the wisdom of the land.In this episode, Tina opens up about how she followed that inner call, even when it meant walking away from everything familiar. She shares her profound vision quest experience, her reflections on ego death, and how she’s redefining what wellness and success truly mean.We talk about the shadow side of the wellness industry, the fear of slowing down, and the deep trust it takes to let life lead. It’s raw, soulful, and full of wisdom for anyone standing at their own crossroads.🎧 Tune in to hear:The moment Tina knew she had to step away from her workWhat a “Soulbattical” really is (and why your soul might need one too)Her powerful lessons from fasting alone in the forestHow to recognize the signs your ego is running the showWhy true wellness begins with self-trust, not self-optimizationIf you’ve ever felt the pull to pause or reinvent yourself, this episode will remind you, you’re not lost, you’re evolving.Connect & work with me:WebsiteInstagramLinkedIn1:1 Personal BrandingMelbourne Executive Branding ShootThe-MentorshipConnect with Tina:Webpage: tinabruce.com.auSubstack: tinabruce.substack.comEmail: tina@tinabruce.com.auInsta: @tinabrucesoulLinkedinConnect directly via Instagram or LinkedinTo work directly with me, bookings are available at https://www.prueaja.com

October 27, 202526 min

Your Personal Style Is a Mirror of Who You’re Becoming with Gulinka Shadinuowa

Send us Fan MailYou know that feeling when something inside you whispers, “there’s more for you”, but fear, stability, or other people’s expectations keep you stuck where you are?That’s exactly where my beautiful guest Gulinka Shadinuowa once was. After years in a successful finance career, she started feeling that quiet pull toward something more creative, more expressive, more her. What followed was a total transformation, from spreadsheets to style, and from self-doubt to self-trust.In this episode, Gulinka shares how she found the courage to start over, what it really took to own her new identity, and why your personal style is so much more than what you wear. It’s a mirror for how you see yourself and how you show up in the world.We talk about the mindset shifts, the fear of being seen, and the power of wearing the version of you that’s already living your dream life. It’s grounded, inspiring, and packed with takeaways you can put into action today.🎧 Tune in to hear:The moment Gulinka decided to leave her corporate comfort zoneHow she used style to rebuild her confidence and identityWhy less clothing can actually mean more clarity and confidenceHow to “wear” your next-level selfConnect & work with me:WebsiteInstagramLinkedIn1:1 Personal BrandingMelbourne Executive Branding ShootThe-MentorshipConnect with Gulinka:WebsiteInstagramTikTokConnect directly via Instagram or LinkedinTo work directly with me, bookings are available at https://www.prueaja.com

June 16, 2025Episode 1738 min

How $5K Can End Homelessness for Women | Dionne Payn

Send us Fan MailI sit down with Dionne Payn, founder of Women for Homes and High Impact Property Investments, to explore her groundbreaking mission: inspiring 1 million women to invest $5,000 each to end homelessness for women by 2030. Dionne shares how her own journey—from property developer to ethical investment advocate—ignited a movement that combines community, financial empowerment, and social impact. We uncover: The shocking reality of homelessness among women over 55 and why it’s growing.How ethical property investments offer double-digit returns while making a difference.The story of Women for Homes, born from a retreat and built to foster collaboration, inclusion, and transformation.Practical steps listeners can take to join this life-changing mission.This episode isn’t just about investing—it’s about rethinking how we use resources, empowering women, and creating a future where everyone has a home. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Dionne’s Vision: Why she believes ending homelessness for women is achievable.Breaking Barriers: How ethical investing is reshaping the housing market.The Fastest-Growing Homeless Demographic: Women over 55, and the systemic factors that led to this crisis.How You Can Help: Ways to join Women for Homes, whether through financial investment, time, or skills.About Our Guest:Dionne Payn is the founder of Women for Homes, a movement dedicated to ending homelessness for women while empowering them to build wealth through ethical property investments. With over a decade of experience in property development and a passion for social impact, Dionne is on a mission to inspire collaboration, action, and change.Connect directly via Instagram or LinkedinTo work directly with me, bookings are available at https://www.prueaja.com

April 28, 2025Episode 2313 min

Manifesting Our Dream Home: Moving Through Fear and Into Expansion

Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode, I share the wild and emotional ride of manifesting our new dream home — and all the fears, doubts, and synchronicities that came with it.I talk about:What the terror barrier really is (and how it shows up when you're about to uplevel)How fear, doubt, and indecision creep in just before your next chapterThe exact signs from the universe that gave me the courage to say yesHow I’m taking small aligned actions to anchor into this new vibrationWhy feeling uncomfortable is actually a powerful sign you're growingPlus, if you’re calling in big dreams right now — whether it’s a new home, new love, or a new business chapter — this episode will remind you that you’re not crazy… you’re expanding.🌟 Mentioned:Vision Board Workshops www.prueaja.com or DM my on insta https://www.instagram.com/prueaja.co/Listen now and remember: if you’re feeling scared, it probably means you’re closer than you think.Connect directly via Instagram or LinkedinTo work directly with me, bookings are available at https://www.prueaja.com

April 5, 2025Episode 2214 min

Stop Settling: The Power of Vision, Intuition, and Saying Yes to the Unknown

Send us Fan MailIn this solo episode, I share three powerful stories that reminded me why we must stop settling—for the wrong home, the wrong path, or the wrong life.You’ll hear:The story behind my retreat and why it took me 3 years to bring it to life.A moving encounter with a Somali single mother whose grit, vision, and community support helped her build a life from nothing.The beautiful lesson I received from an 80-year-old client and his wife, who trusted their intuition, bought a crumbling home in the south of France, and created a dream life.This episode is a reminder that fear and ego will always try to keep us safe—but when we listen to the whisper of our soul and follow the breadcrumbs of excitement, life opens up in magical ways.✨ Key Themes:What happens when you stop settling and start listening to your intuition.How community can be the key to building wealth and security.The emotional and energetic cost of ignoring your dreams.Why clear vision and playful trust are essential ingredients for manifestation.📍 Whether you’re craving change, building something new, or just need a little push to trust yourself again—this one’s for you.Connect directly via Instagram or LinkedinTo work directly with me, bookings are available at https://www.prueaja.com

January 30, 2025Episode 2146 min

Janey Martino: The Power of Rituals, Intentional Goals, and Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Generation

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Seen & Heard Personal Branding Podcast, I sit down with Janey Martino—an accomplished entrepreneur, coach, and co-founder of the globally recognized mental health platform, Smiling Mind. Janey shares her unique approach to balancing structure and creativity, the importance of rituals in daily life, and her mission to empower the next generation through emotional intelligence. We dive deep into: How rituals can transform your life, one small step at a time.The journey of building Kintsugi Way, Janey’s coaching business focused on intentional growth and alignment.Her groundbreaking work with Smiling Mind, supporting over 9 million people worldwide and 20% of Australian schools.Why emotional intelligence is the key to creating lasting change for families and the next generation.The power of leaning into your creativity and embracing the unknown.If you’re ready to build a more intentional life, empower the next generation, and explore the balance between structure and flow, this episode is for you. Follow Janey Martino: Kintsugi WaySmiling MindConnect directly via Instagram or LinkedinTo work directly with me, bookings are available at https://www.prueaja.com