Holly Wainwright

Holly Wainwright, bestselling author and co-host of Mamamia Out Loud, explores the powerful role of jealousy in defining ambition. She shares a pivotal moment when she felt envy toward a friend's success, revealing how those feelings can illuminate our true desires. Holly discusses the fine line between ambition and competition, emphasizing how the right mindset can propel creativity. She also offers practical tips to manage envy, focusing on gratitude and self-reflection to stay grounded.

In this engaging discussion, bestselling author and podcast co-host Holly Wainwright opens up about her ongoing struggle with burnout. She shares her journey of recognizing the 'do-crash-repeat' cycle and how choosing 'nup' as her word of the year helps her set boundaries. Holly reveals practical changes she's made, like restructuring her week to protect creative time and the innovative 'Yes-But' strategy for guilt-free decision making. With insights on treating energy as a luxury, this conversation inspires a transformative approach to well-being and creativity.

Join Holly Wainwright, Mamamia's Executive Editor and co-host of Mamamia Out Loud, as she discusses how Gen X actresses like Jodie Foster and Nicole Kidman are reshaping Hollywood's narrative. They delve into the remarkable shift in representation, where women in their 50s and 60s are stepping into powerful, complex roles, far beyond the tired ‘aging matriarch’ trope. With the industry evolving to embrace diverse, female-centric storytelling, they explore what this means for the future of women in film and the importance of visibility.