From Page to Podcast: Meet The Creatives Taking Stage at the Women in Media Conference
- Women in Media
- Aug 7
- 2 min read
From bestselling books and binge-worthy TV to podcasts that spark debate and drive change, these women don’t just comment on culture — they create it.
The Women in Media Conference goes beyond industry insights; it brings together storytellers who shape how we see the world. These creators are pushing boundaries, diverse voices, and sharing stories that resonate through books, TV, film and audio. Before you hear from them live on stage, take a moment to explore the powerful work they’re putting into the world.
Jodi Matterson
Jodi Matterson has a knack for telling stories that linger. With credits like The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, The Dry, The Last Anniversary, Penguin Bloom, Nine Perfect Strangers and Strife, her work explores the emotions and complexities of family, trauma, truth and resilience. Whether it’s the haunting beauty of a rural mystery or the sharp humour of a digital-age drama, Jodi brings layered storytelling to the screen, often with a strong woman at the centre.
Hannah Ferguson
With her podcast Big Small Talk, Hannah Ferguson proves that politics and pop culture belong in the same conversation. She brings sharp, informed commentary to everything from parliament to reality TV, and her books Taboo and Bite Back push that even further. Raw, reflective and often hilarious, her work challenges conventions and invites audiences to think harder, laugh louder and speak up.
Shankari Chandran
With her Miles Franklin Award-winning novel Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens, Shankari Chandran crafts a deeply human story set in a suburban Sydney nursing home. But this isn’t just about ageing, it’s about identity, memory and the societal forces that try to erase them. Her writing blends the political with the poetic.
Hanna Rosin
U.S. journalist, podcaster and author Hanna Rosin isn’t afraid to walk into uncomfortable territory. In We Live Here Now, a podcast co-hosted with her partner Lauren Ober, she explores the fraught relationships between neighbours divided by ideology – and also what unites them. It’s bold, unnerving, and deeply needed in an age of fractured connection and political polarisation.
Jessie Stephens
As co-host of Mamamia Out Loud, Jessie Stephens has become one of the most trusted voices in women’s media. The show’s daily mix of news, culture, and real-life chaos keeps its audience coming back for insight and connection. Whether she’s unpacking the day’s headlines or reflecting on life’s small moments, Jessie brings warmth, honesty and a healthy dose of wit – and listening to each of her shows, we feel like we’re already best buds.
Come hear from the people behind the work, connect with peers, and find the confidence to back your own ideas in a space built for women in media at the 2025 National Conference in Sydney.
Be in the room to experience the event everyone will be talking about – book now!
🗓 Friday 15 August
📍 ICC Sydney
