The Debra Shepherd Podcast

Joining me on The Debra Shepherd Podcast this week is Serena Cervall. Serena is the Founder of Cervall & Company and a Strategic Advisor to female founders wanting to scale their business to 7-8 figures. She helps women build businesses that honour how they're uniquely wired, so they can scale authentically without burning out. Serena is a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach with a Master's in Management from Macquarie University. She backs her work with research and draws on a background in sales across the founder, fitness and SaaS spaces. Having grown up with two founder parents, building businesses is in her blood. Her book, [FE]MALE-CENTRED, is forthcoming with Clark & Mackay. In this episode, Serena dives into the research and shares her story. We talk about leadership, women in business, authenticity, business growth and Serena's forthcoming book. HIGHLIGHTS What creating a meaningful life and a meaningful business looks like for Serena. What drew Serena to Clifton Strengths and to the work she's doing today helping female founders scale their businesses authentically without burning out. Leaning into your strengths and increasing your visibility. Serena talks about her forthcoming book, [FE]MALE-CENTRED which is about the challenges women face in a male centered society and how that impacts women not only in society but also in business. Research shows women-led businesses and teams perform strongly; Serena talks about the contributing factors and how we can harness them to succeed in business. What founders who scale well do differently. How women can continue to build and succeed in business despite the reality of the data and its impact on women in a male-centered society. Plus, more! SHOW NOTES Get all episode show notes here: www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast CONNECT WITH SERENA www.cervallandcompany.com Connect with Serena on LinkedIn Instagram @SerenaCervall Instagram @CervallandCompany CONNECT WITH DEBRA Instagram @_DebraShepherd Learn more about Human Design and Coaching opportunities with Debra here.

Joining me on The Debra Shepherd Podcast this week is Visibility and Brand Strategist, Content Marketer, and host of the Happily Visible Podcast, Mel Elsbeth. With a career spanning global brands like Breitling and Davidoff. Mel specialises in helping holistic coaches and creatives find the words, the courage and the joy to talk about their work. Born in East Germany to parents who marched in the 1989 peaceful revolution that brought down the Berlin Wall, Mel grew up watching people who refused to be invisible - and spent twenty years doing the opposite. Behind global brands and impactful startups across Australia and Europe, Mel found comfort in being the background whisperer. Never the face. Now, through Happily Visible and her founder marketing agency SunnyChapter, Mel helps women articulate their expertise and turn their own words into interview-driven personal branding content. Mel's belief: The best marketing is not created. It's uncovered. In this episode, Mel shares her business story. We talk about visibility, storytelling, creating space for yourself, and why the best marketing isn't created; it's uncovered. HIGHLIGHTS Mel talks about following her heart and her inner calling and what creating a meaningful life and business means to her. Learning to trust your inner guidance even if you don't know what's coming next. Mel shares her story and why she started her business, SunnyChapter. The fear of being visible. Mel's visibility experiment and her path to being happily visible. Owning your gifts and your experience and how hard it can be to put the I in front of the sentence. Storytelling, vulnerability, and how to decide what stories to share. How Mel creates space for herself. Plus, more! SHOW NOTES Get all episode show notes here: www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast CONNECT WITH MEL www.sunnychapter.com Instagram @Mel.Elsbeth Instagram @SunnyChapter_ CONNECT WITH DEBRA Connect and Align Workshop on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Instagram @_DebraShepherd Learn more about Human Design and Coaching opportunities with Debra here.

If you're ready for change and you want to unlock your highest potential so you can finish the year well and have an incredible year ahead, join me for this quick conversation on The Debra Shepherd Podcast. Thank you for tuning in. SHOW NOTES Get all episode show notes here: www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast CONNECT WITH DEBRA Join the Connect and Align Workshop on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Instagram @_DebraShepherd Learn more about Human Design and Coaching opportunities with Debra here.

Joining me on The Debra Shepherd Podcast this week is Dr Marina Christov. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr Marina Christov is a highly respected Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, renowned for her refined, intuitive, and results driven approach. Dr Marina's work has been featured in Vogue, Daily Mail, Marie Claire, WHO, Australian Weekly, New Idea, and more, and she is a former lecturer in Chinese Medicine as well as a previously elected National Board Director of Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association, reflecting her long-standing leadership and contribution to the profession. Blending gentle Japanese and Chinese Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, Facial Rejuvenation, and Holistic Counselling, Dr Marina is passionate about restoring Eastern Medicine to its rightful place within modern culture and society. She is deeply committed to educating and empowering her patients to cultivate lasting vitality, balance, and harmony. Renowned for her vibrant energy and deeply holistic approach, Dr Marina treats the whole person -mind, body, and spirit - working with precision and care to uncover and address the root cause of imbalance. In this episode, Dr Marina shares her story. We talk about how to restore balance across your body, mind, and energy. Are you ready to elevate your life? HIGHLIGHTS Dr Marina shares what a meaningful life and business means to her. How a deep thirst for understanding energy and how to apply energy for regulation, healing and balance drew Dr Marina to Traditional Chinese Medicine. We're in a fast-paced, always on the go society that forgets the value of rest and deep restoration. The power of simplicity and reducing the load you're carrying. The ultimate sign of success. How emotions get stored in the body and what happens when there are emotional blockages. Dr Marina's advice for anyone who is constantly striving, pushing forward and doing everything except creating space for themselves. Plus, more! SHOW NOTES Get all episode show notes here: www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast CONNECT WITH DR MARINA CHRISTOV www.houseoflife.com.au Instagram @Dr.MarinaChristov Connect with Dr Marina on LinkedIn. CONNECT WITH DEBRA Instagram @_DebraShepherd Learn more about Human Design and Coaching opportunities with Debra here.

Joining me on The Debra Shepherd Podcast this week is Yasmin London. Yasmin is an international keynote speaker, event and podcast host, author and the founder of First Movers Co., an organisation redefining leadership for a human focused future in the AI era. A former world champion athlete, police officer, and tech director, Yasmin brings unmatched insight into the worlds of technology, gender, youth, culture, and how they impact our human potential. Yasmin is known for blending powerful storytelling with brave, evidence-based strategy to help people lead, influence and innovate with purpose. Whether on stage, online or on air, Yasmin champions a world where humanity, not just technology, drives progress. Her work activates leaders who go first, create momentum, and shape environments where everyone can rise. In this episode, Yasmin shares her story. We talk about courage, leadership, the human impact of AI, and what it means to be a First Mover. Don't miss this powerful conversation with Yasmin London. HIGHLIGHTS What creating a meaningful life and a meaningful business means to Yasmin. Yasmin shares her story and the interesting moment that led Yasmin to start First Movers Co. Confidence isn't a prerequisite; it's a result of taking courageous action. The more that we take that courageous action, the more proof we have to show ourselves we're capable of more than we ever thought possible. Actively shaping the environment you're in. Yasmin shares the definition of a First Mover. Why it's important to have a balanced view of AI and technology and how the end game needs to be about how we can benefit humanity with the technology we create. Why Yasmin wrote her new book First Movers. How working in the police force shaped the way Yasmin thinks about technology, safety, and human connection. How to move through fear and be a First Mover. Why women and girls are particularly vulnerable as AI and digital systems accelerate. Yasmin shares one practical First Mover action you can take this week to make a difference. What competitive swimming taught Yasmin about pressure, fear, courage and resilience. Plus, more! SHOW NOTES Get all episode show notes here: www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast CONNECT WITH YASMIN www.yasminlondon.com Get Yasmin's book, First Movers here Instagram @_YasLondon_ Connect with Yasmin on LinkedIn CONNECT WITH DEBRA Instagram @_DebraShepherd Learn more about Human Design and Coaching opportunities with Debra here.