The Tall Poppy Society podcast

Hosted by Merilyn Wilson Beretta

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335

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Feb 2026

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The Tall Poppy Society podcast is a cheeky middle finger to Tall Poppy Syndrome especially when it comes to building a personal brand and working for yourself. A love letter to anyone done with dimming their own light. It’s a front-row seat to when the handbrake comes off. Not a place for shrinking politely in good lighting. No ladder. No self-help sequins. Just fire, moving freely. Hosted by Merilyn Wilson Beretta, founder of Tall Poppy Society, Lead Your World and WowArchetypes. Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com

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February 23, 202631 min

334. Year Of Fire

What if the timeline you’ve feared was never a delay… but a promise?Thirty years after blurting out the words, “I won’t come into my own until I’m older,” the spark has landed. Not astrology. Not reinvention. Ignition.Year of Fire isn’t about burning your life down. It’s about finally lighting the match you’ve been gripping for decades... and refusing to shrink at the exact age society expects you to.This episode marks the return of the Tall Poppy Society Podcast - a cheeky rebellion against the 'syndrome' of the same name, and a home for self-agency. We don’t cut tall poppies down here. We grow them on purpose.If it hits, follow. Share it. Let’s light a few more.Follow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.com

June 26, 202548 min

333. What if you're already the one? | Melanie Ann Layer

What happens when you dare to abandon others' blueprints and forge your own destiny? My profound conversation with Melanie Ann Layer of Alpha Femme reveals just that. From navigating life in her car to manifesting a global empire, Melanie's journey is a testament to the sacred alchemy of leading from within.We explore the pivotal shift from external striving to embodying the magnificent force you already are. Melanie shares philosophies like "pineapple season is coming" for divine timing, "for me, for you, for us" for authentic connection, and "I am the one or the one who got away" for pure sovereignty.This dialogue transcends old paradigms, inviting you to see growth as an exhilarating exploration of boundless potential. Melanie's ultimate legacy? Cultivating a future where daughters celebrate their mothers' powerful paths.This conversation isn't just about success—it's about transmuting its very definition into an experience of sublime unfolding.Find Melanie on Instagram: @melanieannlayer and @alphafemmeMore info hereFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.com

June 19, 202521 min

332. The Power of Your Voice | Merilyn

Have you ever noticed those competing voices in your head? The one that spirals into doubt, questioning your progress, and another that whispers wisdom and reassurance? During a peaceful evening by my cottage fireplace, I experienced this familiar internal dialogue - what I call my "Woe" and "Wow" voices.This episode explores how to recognise these distinct inner voices and strengthen the wise, powerful "Wow" voice that often gets drowned out by our noisy inner critic. I share a profound revelation that changed everything for me: "You'll know you're there not when you're rich, but when you stop needing money to prove you're worthy of being heard." This insight applies beyond finances to any external validation we desperately seek.The transformation happens when we realise that money (or any measure of success) doesn't respond to begging or desperation. These resources want to build with us, not rescue us. Becoming your empowered 'Wow' self requires courage rather than confidence, changing on the inside before seeing evidence on the outside. Most people who seem to "make it" don't feel any more ready than anyone else - they've simply stopped waiting for the world to crown them and claimed their role first.Follow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.com

June 13, 202551 min

331. From $4K to Spain | with Richelle Gamlam

What happens when you stop forcing a business model that doesn’t fit—and start building one that actually reflects who you are?In this bold and honest conversation, Richelle Gamlam shares her journey from struggling entrepreneur to founder of Move Abroad Coach, a thriving international coaching business helping people design lives they actually want to live—abroad.We dive into:How she grew from $4K a year to a million by ditching the standard "webinar-to-course" formulaThe moment she realised her worst-case scenario was already happening—so why not bet on something better?The personal fears she faced relocating her family to Spain after five years in Tbilisi GeorgiaHow she now helps others create personalised relocation plans that address mindset and logisticsThe behind-the-scenes of living internationally in China, Vietnam, Tanzania, and beyondWhy bootcamps, not blueprints, helped her clients finally moveRichelle’s story is a masterclass in alignment, courage, and creating freedom on your own terms. Whether you’re dreaming of living abroad or ready to rewrite the rules in your business or life—this episode is your permission slip.Join Richelle's next Escape Plan Bootcamp HEREInstagram: @MoveAbroadCoachFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.com

May 28, 202523 min

330. Criminalising Care | Prof India Thusi

What happens when a legal scholar rides shotgun with police—and builds trust with sex workers—on the streets of Johannesburg?Professor India Thusi spent nearly two years embedded in both worlds. The result? A radical inside look at how policing really works—and why the criminalisation of sex work does more harm than good.In this episode, she shares the story of being detained during her research, the power dynamics it exposed, and what her journey from Yonkers to Johannesburg taught her about justice, race, and reform.If you care about policing, power, or what it means to build safety in society—this conversation will shift something in you.Contact India online hereFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.com

March 9, 2025Episode 32927 min

329. Why I Paid $1000 for Coldplay | Merilyn

Why did I spend $1000 on tickets to see Coldplay, even though I’d never even purchased an album of theirs before the show?A reflection about how Coldplay, Chanel, Wine Tasting and the movie industry can set us free in marketing. It's about the art of building a brand that moves people. Follow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.com

November 1, 2024Episode 32841 min

328. FengShui Wow | Patricia Lohan

Meet the 'Mary Poppins of Prosperity'! Introducing Patricia Lohan - a Feng Shui expert, award winning author and entrepreneur living her absolute dream life between Bali, Greece, New York and Ireland. Find out more at patricialohan.comFollow Patricia on FacebookFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.com

October 29, 202440 min

327. Coach Wow | Lee Chaix McDonough

What a refreshing conversation. Yes we chatted about coaching, but we went deep, touching many issues the world is battling with right now. This was a chat about hope. Lee Chaix McDonough is a psychotherapist who created an organisation to support coaches, intuitives and healing professionals in business skills. Follow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.com

September 22, 202421 min

326. Burnout Wow | Jess Stuart

How can burnout be Wow? You are about to find out. Jess Stuart is an international speaker, coach and author of five personal development books specialising in mindset, performance and women in leadership.LinkedIn: jessstuartWebsite: jessstuart.co.nzFollow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.com

September 4, 202439 min

325. Hidden Turn-On | Lauren White

This chat was a turn-on. Lauren is an award-winning sexologist, business mentor and speaking coach to women in leadership who want to activate their deep power and pleasure so they can speak, lead and express with confidence and magnetism. Website: laurenwhite.com.auInstagram: laurenwhiteauWatch the video of this episode merilyn.com/blog/325Follow me on Instagram: @merilynWebsite: merilyn.com