BONUS FW series: Allegra Spender was "too nerdy"

Carla Zampatti's daughter, self-confessed nerd Allegra Spender, never saw herself as a natural fit to lead her late mother's fashion empire. But that's where she ended up, before a runway-worthy career-pivot which saw her ride the Teal wave into federal politics. In this episode, Allegra joins Briana Blackett to discuss how being "too nerdy" helped her break the mould in fashion, her switch from colour palettes to politics – and why playing to your strengths is the key to every professional pivot. Too Much is a podcast series proudly supported by Victoria Police, who are looking for more women to join their ranks. Consider making the switch and explore a career with Victoria Police . Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram , Facebook , and LinkedIn .

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BONUS FW series: Allegra Spender was "too nerdy" is an episode from Future Women Leadership Series by Sally Spicer.

This episode is 22:32 long.

This episode was published on Feb 4, 2026.

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