Petra Buchanan on the challenges of women working in media and freelance reinvention

This week on the podcast, Rachel and Lynne chat with Petra Buchanan, an executive coach and mentor and company director with an international executive career in media, technology and business sectors. 

We talk about:

• the changing role of women within media
• what a non-executive director role involves
• being the only woman in decision-making rooms
• mistakes freelancers make
• common challenges facing women in media careers
• the importance of good mentors, and so much more

Here are some of the links from our chat with Petra:

https://psbventures.com.au/

https://www.womeninmedia.com.au/

https://www.womeninmedia.com.au/plans-pricing

https://www.womeninmedia.com.au/programs/women-in-media-queensland-offers-a-5000-scholarship

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Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co