A Podcast of One's Own with Julia Gillard
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A Podcast of One's Own with Julia Gillard
Julia Gillard, the only woman to have served as Prime Minister of Australia sits down for insightful, moving and thought-provoking conversations with some of the most interesting people from around the world working to advance gender equality – whether that's by actively dismantling gender-based bar...
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Kelly T. Clements on the global refugee and foreign aid crisis
Kelly T. Clements has made it her life’s mission to help people who have been displaced by war, violence, famine and other catastrophes.
Kelly h...
Julia's Book Club - Highway 13
In this month’s Book Club episode, Julia Gillard and her co-host Sarah Holland-Batt explore Highway 13 by internationally acclaimed Australian author...
Jacinda Ardern on leading with kindness.
In this episode Julia Gillard sits down with former New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern.
Jacinda was just 37 years old when she was e...
Julia's Book Club - The Book of Guilt
In a special Book Club episode, Julia Gillard sits down with Global Institute for Women’s Leadership Chair Professor Michelle Ryan to discuss The Book...
Katherine Bennell-Pegg on making history as Australia's first astronaut, the intense training and why space travel is worth the risks
When Katherine Bennell-Pegg was in high school, she was asked to write down three career options to pursue. She wrote down one - astronaut.
Last...
Julia's Book Club - Tell Me Everything
In this month's Book Club episode, Julia Gillard and her co-host Kathy Lette discuss Tell Me Everything, the latest novel by Pulitzer Prize winning au...
Julia Gillard and Bridget Phillipson live at the Global Institute for Women's Leadership
In this live event recording Julia sits down with the UK's Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities Bridget Phillipson. ...
Julia's Book Club – Audition
In this Book Club episode, Julia Gillard and her cohost Sarah Holland-Batt dive into Audition, the latest novel from Katie Kitamura.
Audition fo...
Cheng Lei on her fight for freedom
Cheng Lei was riding high in a successful career as a news anchor in China when her life changed in an instant.
Lei is a Chinese born Australia...
Julia's Book Club - Fundamentally
In this month’s book club episode Julia Gillard and Kathy Lette discuss Fundamentally, by Nussaibah Younis.
It’s the British author’s debut nov...
Julia's Book Club - Theory & Practice
In this episode of Julia's Book Club, Julia and co-host Sarah Holland-Batt delve into Theory & Practice by Australian author, Michelle de Kretser.
Leigh Sales and Julia Gillard: A Podcast of One's Own Live
In this special episode, we take you inside Julia's first ever Australian live recording of A Podcast of One's Own.
Recorded in front of an audi...
Julia's Book Club - Butter
In our April Book Club episode, Julia and Kathy unpack Butter, the cult Japanese bestseller by Asako Yuzuki.
Inspired by the real-life case of t...
Beverley Ditsie on the fight for queer freedom
In this episode, Julia Gillard is joined by Dr. Beverley Ditsie – pioneering filmmaker, artist, and gender non-conforming activist – whose fearless ac...
Julia's Book Club - Wild Dark Shore
In our first Book Club episode of 2025, Julia and co-host Sarah Holland-Batt explore the newly-released Wild Dark Shore by Australian author, Charlott...
International Women's Day with Eluned Morgan, the first woman to lead Wales
Eluned Morgan is the first woman to lead Wales.
Before that, she made history as the youngest member of the European Parliament at just 27 years...
Julia looks back on 2024
In the final episode of 2024 Julia sits down with her good friend Josephine Linden to discuss their favourite books of the year, and look ahead to the...
Julia Gillard and Paula Hawkins live at Hay Festival Winter Weekend
In this special episode of A Podcast of One’s Own, we take you inside Julia’s live event with international best-selling author, Paula Hawkins, at the...
June Oscar on First Nations gender justice
Dr June Oscar AO is a is a proud Bunuba woman from the remote town of Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia’s Kimberley region.
Her remarkable d...
Angie Murimirwa on the transformative power of education
Angie Murimirwa personifies the transformative power of education.
Growing up in Zimbabwe, Angie was one of the first girls to receive support f...
Julia's US Election Special with Amy Walter
It’s been arguably the most eventful US Presidential campaign in history and the stakes couldn’t be higher, not just for the United States, but for th...
Julia's Book Club – There Are Rivers in the Sky
In this episode of Julia’s Book Club, Julia and co-host Sarah Holland-Batt delve into the latest novel by best-selling author, Elif Shafak. There are...
Alexis Wright on activism, Indigenous land rights and breaking down literature stereotypes
Alexis Wright is one of the most highly-regarded Australian authors in recent times, winning both the Miles Franklin Literary Award and the Stella Pri...
Julia's Book Club – Blue Sisters
In this episode of Julia's Book Club, Julia and Kathy Lette sit down to discuss Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors.
Blue Sisters is the second novel f...
Elif Shafak on the power of storytelling, freedom of expression and the global water crisis
Elif Shafak is a best selling author, a political scientist and an advocate for women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights and freedom of expression.
In this...
Julia's Book Club - Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder
In this month’s Book Club episode, Julia and Kathy Lette explore Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder by internationally-renowned author, Salm...
Domtila Chesang on ending female genital mutilation
In this episode Julia sits down with Domtila Chesang, an incredibly courageous woman who has dedicated her life to ending female genital mutilation in...
Julia's Book Club - The Wren, The Wren
In this month’s Book Club episode, Julia and Sarah Holland-Batt discuss The Wren, The Wren by Man Booker prize winner, Anne Enright.
Shortlisted...
Katrina Gorry on motherhood, the road to the Olympics and the legacy of the World Cup
Katrina Gorry is a trailblazer on and off the pitch. Last year she stole our hearts in her record-breaking performance in the FIFA Women’s World Cup,...
Julia's Book Club - The Sun Walks Down
In this episode of Julia's Book Club, Julia and Sarah Holland-Batt sit down together in London to discuss The Sun Walks Down, by Australian author Fio...
Jelena Dokic on tennis, abuse, mental health and her road to recovery
For many Australians, and tennis fans around the world, Jelena Dokic is a household name.
In this episode, she opens up to Julia about her child...
Julia's Book Club - The Fraud
In this month’s Book Club episode Julia sits down with her good friend, best-selling author Kathy Lette, to discuss The Fraud, by British writer Zadie...
Katy Gallagher on overcoming tragedy, life in politics and ending violence against women
Katy Gallagher is Australia’s Federal Minister for Women, Minister for Finance and Minister for the Public Service.
In this candid conversation...
Julia's Book Club - Wifedom
In the first ever Book Club episode of A Podcast of One’s Own, Julia and co-host Sarah Holland-Batt delve into Australian author Anna Funder’s new wor...
Chanel Contos on the fight for consent education
In this episode, Julia sits down with activist, sexual consent champion and a voice for her generation, Chanel Contos. Chanel was a catalyst for trans...
Julia Gillard looks back on 2023
In the final episode of 2023, Julia takes a look back at the incredible conversations of Season 5.
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Sam Mostyn on women breaking through in business, sport and equal opportunity
Sam Mostyn has had a formidable career in executive positions, working across business, sport, climate change, the arts, policy and not for profit.
Elly Desmarchelier on barriers, resilience, and demanding a seat at the table
Elly Desmarchelier is a proud disabled woman who uses her voice to advocate for the 1 in 5 Australians living with disability.
Elly was the pub...
Annie Lennox on anthems, activism & global feminism
In this episode, Julia is joined by music legend, humanitarian and activist, Annie Lennox. Hailed as one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time by Ro...
Turia Pitt on determination, defying expectations and taking up space
Turia Pitt is the epitome of determination and grit.
She’s been defying expectations ever since she was caught in a grassfire at 24, suffering...