Oct 28, 202655 minS5
The conversation has some excellent stories, particularly Michele's unexpected encounter with Eric Bana, his move into Home and Away and the growth of Harvey Norman Business and Education from zero to approximately $200...
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The Glass Ceiling
Hosted by Wavebreaker · business · EN-GB
About this Podcast:
A podcast where business leaders share their stories,struggles, and triumphs. We explore the highs and lows of innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership. From founders to CEOs, our guests will share their insights, experiences, and advice on how to succeed and make a lasting impact.Hosted by Marissa Hankinson from Apex Business Advisory.
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Selective
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What is The Glass Ceiling about?
A podcast where business leaders share their stories,struggles, and triumphs. We explore the highs and lows of innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership. From founders to CEOs, our guests will share their insights, experiences, and advice on how to succeed and make a lasting impact. Hosted by Marissa Hankinson from Apex Business Advisory.
Who hosts The Glass Ceiling?
The Glass Ceiling is hosted by Wavebreaker. The show has published 40 episodes to date.
What has The Glass Ceiling covered recently?
Recent episodes include "From Counter-Terrorism to a $200 Million Business: Reinvention, Risk and Trust with Michele Mattiuzzi" (28 October 2026, 55 minutes), "From Pizza Delivery to a $100 Million Vision with Clint Adams" (14 October 2026, 39 minutes), and "Building Back Stronger: Resilience, Risk and Learning to Say No with Ray O’Connor" (1 October 2026, 33 minutes).
How often does The Glass Ceiling publish?
The Glass Ceiling publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 40 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Glass Ceiling?
Booking probability for The Glass Ceiling is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Glass Ceiling requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Glass Ceiling's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Glass Ceiling?
The strongest fits for The Glass Ceiling are Business & Management Consulting. The Glass Ceiling has a business audience.
About the host
Wavebreaker hosts The Glass Ceiling, a business podcast with 40 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 14, 202639 minS5Clint Adams started his working life delivering pizzas for Domino’s. Today he owns Waterpro and Lawn Hub through Hectagon Group and is building towards an ambitious goal of $100 million in turnover. In this episode of...
Oct 1, 202633 minRay O’Connor knows what it is like to build a business, lose it and make the decision to start again. Now Managing Director and founding director of Premier Building Solutions, Ray began as an apprentice carpenter in...
Sep 17, 202646 minS5Mark Roe has built businesses in industries that could hardly be more different. From an award-winning Australian printing company, to a major ferry operation in Fiji, and now advanced manufacturing for surgical...
Sep 3, 202638 minS5How do you know when a successful business has run its course, and when it is time to back the next opportunity? In this episode of The Glass Ceiling , I’m joined by Claire Osterstock, founder and director of Simply...
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Aug 30, 202630 minS5What does it take to leave a successful career, enter an entirely different industry and build something your family can carry into the future? In this episode of The Glass Ceiling , Marissa Hankinson speaks with Trevor...
Aug 30, 202630 minS5Discover how Cindy Koehler transformed personal adversity, decades of learning and a successful business career into a powerful mission to help others redefine who they are and what is possible. In this episode of The...
Aug 30, 202634 minS5What does it really take for a woman to build a profitable business, create financial independence and have the freedom to make choices on her own terms? In this episode of The Glass Ceiling , Marissa Hankinson speaks...
Aug 30, 202634 minS5Discover how Helen Whait transformed her passion for occupational therapy into a pioneering franchise, empowering practitioners and impacting lives across Australia. In this episode of The Glass Ceiling, Helen shares...
Nov 19, 202532 minS4In this episode of The Glass Ceiling , Marissa Hankinson speaks with Matthew Dew, State Manager of SMAART Recruitment in South Australia. Matt brings a refreshing lens to recruitment. His background spans tech, retail...
Nov 5, 202537 minS4In this episode of The Glass Ceiling , Marissa Hankinson is joined by Tyson Gundersen, CEO of With Bureau and national finalist in the Emerging category of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2026. With Bureau is not your...
Oct 22, 202538 minS4What do fruit blocks, ad agencies and strategy rooms have in common? Rod Buchecker. In this episode, Marissa Hankinson speaks with Rod about his journey from growing up in the Riverland to shaping leadership across...
Oct 8, 202533 minS4What do you do with a $134 French martini fail and a bottle of Chambord you’ll never use again? If you’re Jesse Cordoma, you build a business around it. In this episode, Marissa Hankinson chats to South Australia’s...
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Love, Leadership and Long Runs: Bram Lagrou on Reinvention and the Psychology of Performance
Sep 24, 202538 minS4Bram Lagrou didn’t move to Australia for business. He moved for love and found himself rebuilding his career from scratch. What followed was a bold leap into entrepreneurship, drawing on decades of international sales...
Sep 10, 202523 minS4When Jane Pappin left her hospital shift one night, she didn’t just walk out the door. She walked straight into entrepreneurship and never looked back. With over 35 years of nursing experience, Jane saw first-hand the...
Aug 28, 202530 minS4Danielle Colley didn’t follow a traditional path. She left high school, went to drama school, and built a life from a series of reinventions — actor, audio producer, TV producer, journalist, and now confidence coach...
Episode #3
Oranges, Injuries and a Pet Treat Empire: Nick Simpson on Grit, Growth and Getting On With It
Aug 13, 202533 minS4Nick Simpson’s business story starts in a citrus orchard and weaves through everything from beef filtration to landscape gardening, injury recovery and now pet nutrition. In this episode, Marissa Hankinson speaks to the...
Episode #2
From Hairdressing to the Boardroom: Roland Roccioletti on Strategy, Risk and Reinventing Yourself
Jul 30, 202527 minS4What do hairdressing, fast food and corporate boardrooms have in common? For Roland Roccioletti — everything. In this episode, Roland speaks with Marissa Hankinson about the unconventional path that led him to become a...
May 22, 202528 minS3In this episode of The Glass Ceiling , Marissa Hankinson is joined by Lynda Schenk — a seasoned brand strategist and executive who opens up about the reality behind high performance: the burnout, the boundaries, and the...
May 15, 202542 minS3In this episode of The Glass Ceiling , Marissa Hankinson speaks with Rebekah Tucker — a globally experienced business leader with a sharp strategic mind and a grounded leadership style. Rebekah shares insights from her...
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