Join us for an extraordinary live recording of the award-winning A Podcast of One's Own where our host, former Prime Minister Julia Gillard, will sit down with acclaimed author and journalist, Leigh Sales.

At this exclusive event, you'll be able to see behind the scenes for our first-ever live podcast recording and join us as we bring together two of the most influential voices in Australian public life.

Leigh Sales is one of Australia's most high-profile and respected journalists. She has been the anchor of Australian Story since 2023 and the mentor and host of The Assembly since it launched last August. Previously, she was at the helm of ABC's 7.30 for 12 years. She was awarded an Order of Australia in 2019 for her services to journalism, is the winner of three Walkley Awards (Australia’s highest journalism honour), and the author of four books – Detainee 002, On Doubt, Any Ordinary Day and most recently, Storytellers, which was published in 2023.

Over the course of her prestigious career, Leigh has interviewed every living Australian Prime Minister, and innumerable world leaders and celebrities. At this event, we will turn the tables as she is interviewed by Australia's first female prime minister, Julia Gillard. The pair will discuss Leigh's remarkable career, her experiences interviewing world leaders and cultural icons and the power of storytelling and journalism in shaping public debate. They will also share their reflections on resilience, media scrutiny, and the challenges and opportunities facing women in leadership.

A Podcast of One's Own is created by The Global Institute for Women's Leadership (GIWL) at the Australian National University. Founded and Chaired by The Hon. Julia Gillard AC, the only woman to have served as Prime Minister of Australia, GIWL is a multi-disciplinary research institute that brings together world-leading expertise on workplace gender equality and leadership. We rely on generous donations to support our mission to advance equality and improve the lives of women, girls and gender-diverse people across Australia and the Asia Pacific. If you are in a position to do so, you can make a tax-deductible donation to support our work here.