WOMEN OF STYLE AND SUBSTANCE: SHERI BOMB
Gaynor Alder talks with Sheri Bomb, a rockabilly, vintage, retro and western loving gal. She finds out what inspires her, where she likes to hit town with her cherry red nails and gets the scoop on her upcoming adventures.
WOMEN OF STYLE AND SUBSTANCE: JO BASSETT FROM LIVING SAVVY
I interview the fabulous Jo Bassett, life coach from Living Savvy and get the lowdown on what a life coach can bring to your life. Q: Why did you decide to become a life coach? Becoming a life coach was a natural step for me, an extension of what I had been doing for over [...]
WOMEN OF STYLE AND SUBSTANCE: SARAH AYOUB FROM CHASING APHRODITE
Gaynor Alder interviews Sarah Ayoub from Chasing Aphrodite and uncovers a writing genius with a passion for inspiring women to romance their every day with the things that move their hearts to sing.
WOMEN OF STYLE AND SUBSTANCE: PAULA JOYE FROM LIFE.STYLED.
By Gaynor Alder I interview Paula Joye and get the lowdown on Life.Styled., discover her style icons, snare expert beauty tips from her time working with supermodels and get advice for up and coming writers who want to break into the industry. Bet you didn’t know she cooks a mean pavlova? You were the [...]
HAZEL GAYNOR: ‘HOT CROSS MUM’ (PART 2)
In part two of my interview with author Hazel Gaynor, we talk about the challenges of motherhood, how she finds time for herself and her transition from single and independent professional woman, to becoming a stay at home mum, wife and freelance writer – “yes, the G&T’s definitely help”, she says. The only thing I forgot [...]
TELL US & WIN: WHO INSPIRES YOU AND WHY?
Want to win a VS Sassoon Goddess Slimline Hair Straightener valued at $156? Well, we here at The Modern Woman’s Survival Guide want to know who inspires you and why? The Modern Woman’s Survival Guide is passionate about showcasing women of style and substance - fabulous women, past and present, whose spirits move and inspire us. From Coco [...]
HAZEL GAYNOR: HOT CROSS MUM – BITESIZE SLICES OF MOTHERHOOD (PART 1)
“What do you do when your skinny latte, nice desk and excuse to wear high heels are taken away and replaced with instant coffee, the kitchen table and runners?” Well, in part one of this interview, I speak with Hazel Gaynor about her blog and ebook ‘Hot Cross Mum – Bitesize Slices of Motherhood” to [...]
WOMEN OF STYLE AND SUBSTANCE: KERRI SACKVILLE
Gaynor Alder talks with Kerri Sackville, the much loved blogger from ‘Life and Other Crises’, and author of ‘When My Husband Does the Dishes’. Please note that due to geographical distance this interview was conducted with the absence of gin and tonic.
WOMEN OF STYLE AND SUBSTANCE: SARAH PROUT
By Gaynor Alder Sarah Prout is a best selling author, entrepreneur and social media expert who has followed her passions to self publish a book that sold over 9000 copies, which educates people how to earn money online doing what they love (what a woman). Since then she has attracted over 42,000 Twitter followers (so [...]
WOMEN OF STYLE AND SUBSTANCE: JACKIE MAXTED
Joanna Davy interviews digital publishing guru Jackie Maxted, creator of Beauty Heaven and Beauty Directory, and discovers than rather than have a plan, Jackie likes to take risks, trust in innovation and continually seek ways of improving the reader experience. What a woman!
INTERVIEW WITH GAYNOR ALDER OF THE MODERN WOMAN’S SURVIVAL GUIDE
Gaynor Alder has never been one for letting people tell her what to do. As a child, after lights out she would sneak under the doona with a torch to continue reading. When friends told her to abandon writing and focus on her successful career in recruitment, she sat down and wrote a novel.
SHITIKA ANAND INTERVIEWS BENEFIT COSMETICS’ ROYALTY
In 1972, two women in San Francisco decided to open a beauty boutique that looked like an adult candy store. If only they knew that almost 40 years later, women around the world would still find a sense of escapism in that candy store. Something that puts a smile to their face and makes them [...]
WOMEN OF STYLE & SUBSTANCE: INTERVIEW WITH ZOE FOSTER
Zoe Foster’s career is nothing if not inspirational and at a mere 30 years of age, well, wow. She’s humble too, so that’s why I just had to ask her to be the first of a series of interviews on the MWSG, why not start off with a bang?
FULLY FASHIONED: FUN, FASHION, FRIVOLITIES, FREAKOUTS & FUCK UPS
I discovered this fabulous blog, and fell head over my manolos for its fabulous style, candour and intrigue. The writer is anonymous, so it’s her no holds barred account of love and life.
BLOG OF THE WEEK: WOMEN IN BUSINESS
I am very passionate about the notion of defining your own model of success instead of measuring yourself against other people’s expectations, and we need more women like Clare spreading that message.





