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Too Much: The Switch by Future Women

Future Women
Women In Leadership
Victoria Police
Julie Bishop
Mental Health
Australian Politics
Gender Representation
Workplace Stereotypes
Brooke Blurton
Australian Of the Year
Stereotypes In the Workplace
Foreign Affairs
Career Growth
Diversity In Policing
Corporate Law
Entrepreneurship
Women In Sports
Julian Assange
Dermatomyositis
Identity Shift
Women In Business

Ask any woman and she'll tell you about a time when she was too something. At work, women are suffocated by stereotypes about who we should be and how we should behave.

Join Helen McCabe as she speaks with high-achieving women who bucked trends, disrupted systems and refused to quit. Women who built careers by forging their own paths.

Too Much is a podcast series proudly supported by Victoria ... more

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In this season of Too Much: The Switch, we’ve met a cast of women who succeeded in the face of workplace stereotypes – and did so whilst making some major career pivots. Now, we’re turning our focus to YOUR next move. In the first of two bonus episod... more

For years, in every performance review, Melanie Silva was told she was “too excited”. Too passionate. Not serious enough. Then she joined Google and, suddenly, that enthusiasm was exactly what was wanted. In this episode, Briana Blackett speaks with ... more

Over 25 years, Pamela Naidoo-Ameglio has moved from diamond mines in South Africa to copper operations in rural Australia, and then made a leap that she never saw coming: running a nuclear reactor, despite having zero nuclear experience. Along the wa... more

FW’s own deputy managing director Jamila Rizvi has spent her career as what she calls a “perennial number two” – from the Prime Minister’s office to media empires. She’s made bold pivots, survived life-altering health scares, and discovered that some... more

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Recent Guests

Helen McCabe
Founder of FW and Jobs Academy, mentor and former magazine editor
FW / Jobs Academy
Episode: BONUS: Career pivot playbook: To jump or not to jump?
Mel Silva
Vice President and Managing Director of Google Australia and New Zealand
Google
Episode: 8. Melanie Silva was "too excited": then Google made it her strength
Pamela Naidoo-Ameglio
Geologist turned nuclear operations executive
ANSTO / Nuclear Operations
Episode: 7. Pamela Naidoo-Ameglio was "too quiet": listening powered her leadership from mines to nuclear
Jamila Rizvi
Deputy Managing Director at Future Women
Future Women
Episode: 6. Jamila Rizvi was "too co-dependent": second place is where she wins
Giaan Rooney
Olympic champion swimmer and macadamia farmer.
Episode: 5. Giaan Rooney was “too invested”: Olympic champion turned macadamia farmer
Kate Reid
Founder of Lune Croissanterie and former Formula One aerodynamicist
Episode: 4. Kate Reid was "too lucky": but luck doesn't make the world's best croissant
Leemara Fairgrieve
Detective Senior Sergeant at Victoria Police, former hairdresser
Victoria Police
Episode: 3. Leemara Fairgrieve was "too accommodating": once a hairdresser, now a police detective
Allegra Spender
Member of the Australian House of Representatives and former CEO of Carla Zampatti
Australian Federal Parliament
Episode: 1. Allegra Spender was "too nerdy": it took her to the top of fashion and politics
Moana Kidd
Senior constable with Victoria Police, who transitioned from a career in the arts.
Victoria Police
Episode: Summer listening: Moana Kidd was "too open"

Host

Briana Blackett
Host associated with Too Much: The Switch; multiple episode appearances; long-running presence with Future Women.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • Too much? More like not enough!

    These are such great conversations! Helen is such a skilled interviewer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ellaaa24
    Australiaa year ago
  • I’m too much

    Thanks for making this hope you make more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ginnysmitty86
    Australiaa year ago
  • Empathetic mentoring

    This pod is excellent mentoring from women who’ve seen the professional world in all its ugly glory, and I relate deeply to the ‘Too Emotional’ ep! I feel like it’s so rare to hear such frank discussion from accomplished women about the challenges along the way - and so helpful to hear how they navigate them. A brilliant listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christine Ellem
    Australiaa year ago
  • Relatable!

    A few of these episodes were speaking directly to me. Great mix of guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mayonegg7
    Australiaa year ago
  • Fantastic guests

    The guests in this podcast are so impressive. What a privilege to hear the stories of these amazing women. Great convo with Australia’s longest serving Matilda!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melissa Magpie
    Australiaa year ago

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Genuine, insightful conversations with diverse, high-achieving guests.
Listeners praise mentorship and relatable discussions about overcoming stereotypes.
The host asks hard questions with empathy, generating honest stories.

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#9
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#141
Australia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#170
New Zealand/Business/Careers

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BONUS: Career pivot playbook: To jump or not to jump?
Q: When did you know you were ready to make that switch?
Helen describes a process driven by a gut feeling, industry disruption, and extensive networking—talking to people across media, startups, and business expertise to validate a pivot.
8. Melanie Silva was "too excited": then Google made it her strength
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your career journey?
Mel outlines a non-linear path from finance and publishing into tech, highlighting gradual pivots, risks taken, and the motivation of following passion into new domains.
7. Pamela Naidoo-Ameglio was "too quiet": listening powered her leadership from mines to nuclear
Q: And you've made quite a few pivots throughout yours. Can you share a little bit about your career journey?
Pamela explains starting as a field geologist, moving through mining to senior roles, and then transitioning to Australia to lead nuclear operations, highlighting curiosity and a commitment to people as the throughline.
5. Giaan Rooney was “too invested”: Olympic champion turned macadamia farmer
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about a time when you made a switch that didn't quite work out for you, and what you learned from that?
Giaan discusses her challenging experience as a weather presenter where she felt unprepared and under scrutiny.
5. Giaan Rooney was “too invested”: Olympic champion turned macadamia farmer
Q: What was it like then to step away from such a spectacularly successful career at the age of 23?
Giaan shares her experience of feeling burnt out, recognizing her achievements, and making the decision to retire.

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The show spotlights high-achieving women who buck norms, pivot careers, and disrupt traditional paths across industries such as politics, sports, science, and entrepreneurship. Episodes center on navigating stereotypes, leadership in male-dominated spaces, pivoting from one career to another, and building inclusive teams through listening, collaboration, and authenticity. Expect candid conversations about resilience, identity, mental health, work-life balance, and the personal and structural levers that help women thrive in demanding environments. A notable through-line is how support networks, mentorship, and courageous storytelling empower listeners to redefine success on their own terms and pursue meaningful career transitions.

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7. Leemara Fairgrieve
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