S04E08 - Hustle, Health, and Homegrown Success with Cinzia Cozzolino from Smoothie Bombs

Lindy Klim

What happens when love isn’t enough to stay? On this episode of Modern Woman, Redefined, Lindy Klim gets raw and unfiltered about the toxic marriage that broke her, the moment she realised she had to leave, and how she rebuilt her life from the ground up. “It was so toxic and controlling, I didn’t realise it was happening.” Forced to ask family and friends for financial help, she made the terrifying decision to start over. She doesn’t see her second divorce as failure - she sees it as freedom. We discuss:  * Recognising when a relationship is damaging your mental health * The power of leaving - even when it’s the hardest choice * Rebuilding your identity after heartbreak Lindy’s story is one of resilience, hard choices, and reclaiming her power - she is proof that starting over isn’t the end, it’s a new beginning. Get Involved: 🚨 Tickets are LIVE for A Feminine Affair: Galentine’s Day Edition! Join us on 28th February for a bold, exciting Valentine’s Day lunch celebrating love, dating, and pleasure for modern women. Grab your ticket here: https://www.femmecon.co/etn/a-feminine-affair-2025/ [https://www.femmecon.co/etn/a-feminine-affair-2025/]  💖 Stay connected with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femmecon.co [https://www.instagram.com/femmecon.co]  🎧 FemmeCon: Redefining modern womanhood, one story at a time. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Welcome to FemmeCon: Modern Woman, Redefined

Have you ever woken up and thought, Is this really it? You followed the plan, ticked the boxes, played by the rules and yet you don’t feel fulfilled. Something is missing. You’re not alone. FemmeCon is here to shake things up. Hosted by Chiquita Searle, this is the podcast where we explore what happens when women rewrite their script, reclaim their autonomy, and make bold, uncommon choices. From unorthodox careers to living child-free, from ditching societal norms to stepping into your true power, this is your permission slip to create a life that’s unapologetically yours. Get Involved: 🚨 Tickets are LIVE for A Feminine Affair: Galentine’s Day Edition! Join us on 28th February for a bold, exciting Valentine’s Day lunch celebrating love, dating, and pleasure for modern women. Grab your ticket here: https://www.femmecon.co/etn/a-feminine-affair-2025/ [https://www.femmecon.co/etn/a-feminine-affair-2025/]  💖 Stay connected with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femmecon_/https://www.instagram.com/femmecon.co [https://www.instagram.com/femmecon.co]  🎧 FemmeCon: Redefining modern womanhood, one story at a time. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S04E09 - Fearless and Unfiltered with Jac Phillips

Hello and welcome to Episode 9, Season 4 of FemmeCon Pod!  Today’s guest is Jac Phillips, a powerhouse in leadership and marketing. Jac brings a wealth of experience and passion to everything she touches, making her a highly sought-after coach, mentor, and marketing expert. One of her standout talents is her remarkable ability to identify people’s strengths instantly and guide them in harnessing their full potential. In this episode, we chat about: * Not asking for permission * Being unashamedly unapologetic about who you are * How to stop being a people pleaser * Overcoming the fear of judgement * Not letting our egos sabotage us from achieving our potential We loved this fun and insightful conversation with Jac. She brings energy, expertise, and a refreshing perspective to every interaction. Let’s dive in and explore her journey and the powerful mindset shifts she’s cultivated over the years. Sign up to our newsletter to get the drop on everything we’re up to: http://femmecon.co/ [http://femmecon.co/]  Connect with FemmeCon on Insta: https://tinyurl.com/2s4ccnzt [https://tinyurl.com/2s4ccnzt]  Follow us on TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/59jt7cvm [https://tinyurl.com/59jt7cvm]  Connect with Jac via Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/].  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S04E08 - Hustle, Health, and Homegrown Success with Cinzia Cozzolino from Smoothie Bombs

Hello and welcome to Episode 8, Season 4 of FemmeCon Pod!  Today’s guest is Cinzia Cozzolino, the inspiring founder of Smoothie Bombs—a Melbourne-based business she started 13 years ago to tackle her daughter’s fussy eating habits, which has now grown into a global success with dedicated customers around the world. In this episode, we chat about: * Cinzia’s leap from the music industry into nutrition * How she managed to go back to university at 41 while raising two daughters on her own * The challenges of leaving an addictive relationship and building a thriving business * Her biggest lessons from scaling Smoothie Bombs to international markets, including landing in Macy’s and Anthropologie * Why Cinzia doesn’t believe in imposter syndrome and how she maintains a strong sense of self-worth We loved chatting with Cinzia about her journey, her relentless hustle, and how she built a mother-daughter business that thrives by creating community and empowering others. Sign up to our newsletter to get the drop on everything we’re up to: http://femmecon.co/ [http://femmecon.co/]  Connect with FemmeCon on Insta: https://tinyurl.com/2s4ccnzt [https://tinyurl.com/2s4ccnzt]  Follow us on TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/59jt7cvm [https://tinyurl.com/59jt7cvm]  Connect with Cinzia [https://www.instagram.com/nutritiondarling/] & Smoothie Bomb [https://www.instagram.com/thesmoothiebombs/]s via Instagram.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S04E07 - Play & Pleasure: Exploring Sex Parties with Nocturnal’s Madelene Kadzeila

Hello and welcome to Episode 7, Season 4 of FemmeCon Pod!  Today’s guest is Madelene Kadzeila, the brains and beauty behind Nocturnal - Melbourne’s hottest new exclusive members-only society that fosters intimacy and connection whilst also creating sensuous ‘play’ events and a range of experiences that explore erotic practices and education.  Today we talk about: * What drew Madelene to the erotic and intimate sex party industry   * Why she thinks people are becoming more interested in exploring intimacy in a group setting  * What to expect if going to a future Nocturnal ‘erotic rendevous’  * Chiquita’s experience attending a Nocturnal play party earlier this year and  * What it means to Madelene to be in her sexual power  We loved today’s chat as Madelene speaks with warmth and openness about her work and the intimate safe and aesthetically connected space she is creating with Nocturnal.  Sign up to our newsletter to get the drop on everything we’re up to: http://femmecon.co/ [http://femmecon.co/]  Connect with FemmeCon on Insta: https://tinyurl.com/2s4ccnzt [https://tinyurl.com/2s4ccnzt]  Follow us on TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/59jt7cvm [https://tinyurl.com/59jt7cvm]  Connect with Nocturnal [https://www.instagram.com/nocturnal_____animals/] & Madelene [https://www.instagram.com/madelenekadziela/] via Instagram.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.