Some movements are born from strategy. Others are born from fire. Lioness Den is both.
In this episode, Mel sits down with Jenna Wilson and Rachael McKenzie - two women who have turned lived experience, professional grit, and a fierce sense of justice into a movement reshaping what’s possible for single mothers across Australia.
Jenna, the founder of Lioness Den, has built a community and social-impact organisation that challenges one of society’s quietest crises: the housing insecurity, financial exclusion, and systemic invisibility faced by single mums. Her work is grounded in dignity, agency, and long-term stability, ensuring women are not just supported, but empowered to step into economic participation and generational change.
Alongside her is Rachael, whose journey from high-level corporate leadership in London to becoming a voice for women’s financial confidence is as raw as it is powerful. Once known as “The Boss” in male‑dominated boardrooms, she has rebuilt her life and leadership around authenticity, emotional intelligence, and feminine strength.
Together, Jenna and Rachael have launched Lioness Loans - an all‑female team of mortgage brokers, money coaches, and housing specialists dedicated to helping single mums access home ownership with clarity, confidence, and the right information at the right time. Their mission is simple but revolutionary: remove barriers, rewrite narratives, and ensure no woman walks this path alone.
This conversation goes deep into their stories, their purpose, and the movement they’re building - one that recognises the strength of single mothers and the power of community to change futures.
Get ready to meet the Lionesses.
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Host: Melissa Alsemgeest
Guests: Rachael McKenzie & Jenna Wilson
Editor: Robert Alsemgeest
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