The Merilyn Show

The Merilyn Show

What does it really mean to lead your world in an age of collapse, awakening, and reinvention? Merilyn speaks with entrepreneurs, thinkers, creatives and changemakers who are dismantling the old rules of business, success, power and self. These aren’t celebrity interviews. These are legacy conversations. For those creating what doesn’t yet exist. Hosted by Merilyn Wilson Beretta, founder of the Tall Poppy Society, Lead Your World and WowArchetypes. Instagram: @merilyn Website: merilyn.com

Episodes

June 26, 2025 48 mins

What happens when you dare to abandon others' blueprints and forge your own destiny? My profound conversation with Melanie Ann Layer of Alpha Femme reveals just that. From navigating life in her car to manifesting a global empire, Melanie's journey is a testament to the sacred alchemy of leading from within.

We explore the pivotal shift from external striving to embodying the magnificent force you already are. Melanie shar...

Mark as Played

Have you ever noticed those competing voices in your head? The one that spirals into doubt, questioning your progress, and another that whispers wisdom and reassurance? During a peaceful evening by my cottage fireplace, I experienced this familiar internal dialogue - what I call my "Woe" and "Wow" voices.

This episode explores how to recognise these distinct inner voices and strengthen the wise, powerfu...

Mark as Played

What happens when you stop forcing a business model that doesn’t fit—and start building one that actually reflects who you are?

In this bold and honest conversation, Richelle Gamlam shares her journey from struggling entrepreneur to founder of Move Abroad Coach, a thriving international coaching business helping people design lives they actually want to live—abroad.

We dive into:

  • How she grew from $4K a year to a million by ditchi...
Mark as Played

What happens when a legal scholar rides shotgun with police—and builds trust with sex workers—on the streets of Johannesburg?

Professor India Thusi spent nearly two years embedded in both worlds. The result? A radical inside look at how policing really works—and why the criminalisation of sex work does more harm than good.

In this episode, she shares the story of being detained during her research, the power dynamics it exposed, and ...

Mark as Played

Why did I spend $1000 on tickets to see Coldplay, even though I’d never even purchased an album of theirs before the show?

A reflection about how Coldplay, Chanel, Wine Tasting and the movie industry can set us free in marketing. 

It's about the art of building a brand that moves people. 

Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn
Website: merilyn.com
Join the Tall Poppy Society

Mark as Played
November 1, 2024 41 mins

Meet the 'Mary Poppins of Prosperity'! Introducing Patricia Lohan - a Feng Shui expert, award winning author and entrepreneur living her absolute dream life between Bali, Greece, New York and Ireland.

Find out more at patricialohan.com
Follow Patricia on Facebook

Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn
Website: merilyn.com
Join the Tall Poppy Society

Mark as Played
October 29, 2024 40 mins

What a refreshing conversation. Yes we chatted about coaching, but we went deep, touching many issues the world is battling with right now. This was a chat about hope. Lee Chaix McDonough is a psychotherapist who created an organisation to support coaches, intuitives and healing professionals in business skills. 

coachwithclarity.com
Facebook: coachwithclarity

Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn
Website: merilyn.com

Mark as Played
September 22, 2024 21 mins

How can burnout be Wow? You are about to find out. Jess Stuart is an international speaker, coach and author of five personal development books specialising in mindset, performance and women in leadership.

LinkedIn: jessstuart
Website: jessstuart.co.nz

Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn
Website: merilyn.com
Join the Tall Poppy Society

Mark as Played
September 4, 2024 39 mins

This chat was a turn-on. Lauren is an award-winning sexologist, business mentor and speaking coach to women in leadership who want to activate their deep power and pleasure so they can speak, lead and express with confidence and magnetism.

Website: laurenwhite.com.au
Instagram: laurenwhiteau
Watch the video of this episode merilyn.com/blog/325

Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn
Website: merilyn.com
Join the T...

Mark as Played
August 28, 2024 23 mins

Introducing Dr Natasha Davison, a high performance coach, psychologist and bestselling author. A very real chat about her vulnerability in her industry and making the change in her career.

Website: drnatashadavison.com.au
Facebook: natasha.davison
Watch the video of this episode here 

Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn
Website: merilyn.com
Join the Tall Poppy Society

Mark as Played

A hilarious chat that goes from how neurodivergent brains can be productive, to what dust is actually made of, to burnout... to gaming. Leonie Dawson is a creative, multi-passionate, multi-award winning entrepreneur and author who has made squillions whilst only working 10 hours a week. And our crazy chat about ibis's, mice, nature and pushing up the daisies at the end just must be heard!

Website: leoniedawson.com

Mark as Played
August 5, 2024 39 mins

"Can we find a better relationship with this feeling of time? Can we actually slow time down?" - Kerry Shamblin. 

Kerry's website: planetaryinfluence.com.   
Follow Kerry on Facebook here.   
Watch on video here.

Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn
Website: merilyn.com
Join the Tall Poppy Society

Mark as Played

“We came here for the contrast. On a spiritual level… it’s the full life experience” - Melanie Weller

Instagram: @embodyyourstar
Website: melanieweller.com

Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn
Website: merilyn.com
Join the Tall Poppy Society

Mark as Played
July 23, 2024 48 mins

"We use our imagination to stress us out, or make us sad more often than we do to make us actually in-the-now-moment genuinely happy." - Bella Lively

Instagram: @bellalivelyworld
Website: bellalively.com

Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn
Website: merilyn.com
Join the Tall Poppy Society

Mark as Played

“I have recreated myself in the 50’s, but I like to think that this was the person I always was, but came back to” - Caroline Labouchere

Website: carolinelabouchere
Instagram: @carolinelabouchere

Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn
Website: merilyn.com
Join the Tall Poppy Society

Mark as Played
July 15, 2024 37 mins

“I’ve had to learn how to say no. No doesn’t mean no-never, but no-now!" - Heather Steinker

Website: chaosncookies.com
Instagram: @chaosncookies


Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn
Website: merilyn.com
Join the Tall Poppy Society

Mark as Played
June 16, 2024 31 mins

“I wish the women of the world could see just how sacred their duty is as the wombs of our ideas, as the wombs of our energy, as the wombs of our future… and honouring the gifts that are uniquely, innately yours as divine goddess in form.”  Daniel Mangena

Website: dreamwithdan
Instagram: @danielmangena.official


Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn
Website: merilyn.com
Join the Tall Poppy Society

Mark as Played
April 4, 2024 51 mins

"When women lead in their fire and their power, and their beauty… that creates a lot of change for the heartbreaking things in the world”.  Jaclyn Shaw

Find the links and watch a full video of this episode at: merilyn.com/316

Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn
Website: merilyn.com
Join the Tall Poppy Society

Mark as Played
October 4, 2023 32 mins

"I'm a better wife, mother and person because I'm fulfilling that need within me to be creative. " Jo Cooke.

Find the links and watch a full video of this episode at: merilyn.com/315

Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn
Website: merilyn.com
Join the Tall Poppy Society

Mark as Played
September 18, 2023 38 mins

"Anxiety is now a superpower for me". Carina Sunding

Website: makeithappen.se
Watch video of this episode at: merilyn.com/314

Follow me on Instagram: @merilyn
Website: merilyn.com
Join the Tall Poppy Society

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    United States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts Lyra Smith and George Civeris go into one aspect of the Kennedy story.

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

    Crime Junkie

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.