Woman of the Week - Athina Mallis - The Channel Company

Published on July 24, 2025

This week’s Woman of the Week shines a light on the fearless and refreshingly honest Athina Mallis, editor at CRN Australia and a vibrant voice within The Channel Company. In this warm and witty conversation with Jacquie Rives, Athina takes us on a journey from her coastal roots in Perth to her editorial leadership in Sydney—offering equal parts wisdom, laughter, and straight-talk along the way. 

Known for her love of winter ocean swims (yes, really—45°F water and all), Athina shares how cold plunges, and digital boundaries help her stay balanced in a 24/7 global role. She opens up about the hard-won perspective that helped her stop taking everything so personally and reminds us that not everything is that deep—especially at work. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in servant leadership and empathy, always putting her team first. 

With refreshing self-awareness and sharp insight, Athina’s story is a reminder that boundaries are powerful, people matter most, and that sometimes the best career advice starts with: put the phone down. 

Catch Athina live at Women of the Channel Asia this September 25th—until then, don’t miss this joyful and grounded conversation that’s sure to leave you smiling and thinking. 

 

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