The Heels in the Hierarchy Podcast

Ever said yes to something exciting — then immediately wondered what on earth you were thinking?
SJ and Pegsy did exactly that. In this episode they take you behind the scenes of their first professional photo shoot — from the nervous anticipation beforehand to the laughter, the steep stairs, the makeup chair, and the moment they realised it was actually worth it.
Honest, funny, and genuinely relatable — this one's for anyone who's ever had to feel the fear and show up anyway.
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Some women don't just break barriers — they rewrite the rules entirely.
In this episode, SJ and Pegsy each share three women who have shaped their thinking, influenced their values, and inspired their approach to life and leadership. What unfolds is a fascinating conversation — because the overlaps they discover are as revealing as the women themselves.
From suffragette firebrands to Supreme Court legends, from world-leading prime ministers to a pop icon who refuses to be boxed in — these are women who stood firm, spoke up, and changed things.
The women discussed in this episode:
Emmeline Pankhurst — suffragette leader and political activist
Ruth Bader Ginsburg — US Supreme Court Justice and gender equality pioneer
Julia Gillard — Australia's first female Prime Minister
Jacinda Ardern — New Zealand Prime Minister and global symbol of compassionate leadership
Pink — musician, activist, and unapologetic rule-breaker
Melanie Klein — pioneering psychoanalyst whose work continues to influence modern thinking
Whether these names are familiar or new to you, this episode will leave you with something to think about.
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Links mentioned in this episode:
Emmeline Pankhurst — Wikipedia Ruth Bader Ginsburg — Wikipedia Julia Gillard — Wikipedia Jacinda Ardern — Wikipedia Pink — Wikipedia Melanie Klein Trust The True Story Behind RBG's Case in 'On the Basis of Sex' — Smithsonian Magazine Julia Gillard's Misogyny Speech — Most Unforgettable Australian TV Moment Jacinda Ardern Resignation Speech Pink — Facebook Video
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In this first episode, your hosts introduce themselves, share their professional backgrounds, and lay out exactly why they created this show — and who it's for.
Heels in the Hierarchy is a candid, no-nonsense podcast exploring the real experiences of working women today: navigating career advancement, breaking through organisational barriers, balancing ambition with life outside work, and everything in between. Whether you're climbing the ladder, questioning it, or redesigning it entirely, this podcast is your space.
In this episode:
Who we are and what drives us
The inspiration behind Heels in the Hierarchy
What you can expect from the series — and why we think it matters
If you've ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or just exhausted by having to work twice as hard to be taken half as seriously — you're in the right place.
Subscribe now and join a growing community of women navigating work on their own terms.
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