So, I Quit My Day Job

When it comes to your career, do you sometimes feel like you're spinning a million plates at once? Well, welcome to the everyday life of today's unbelievable guest.  In today's episode, Maria Thattil talks about the moment she was crowned Miss Universe Australia, why 'perfection' is overrated and how trying to do too many things at once left her feeling "robbed of so much joy". She's the author of...

First comes love, then comes marriage, next comes a bizarre sex dream about a famous chef... Is that how the old saying goes?  Today's guest is the delightful Jules Robinson, who shares why it was "vibe at first sight" with on-screen and off-screen husband Cam Merchant, how she's empowering women around the world, crazy dreams and missing four deadlines for her latest book, 'Ask Jules'.  'Ask Jule...

He's the man who interviews star-studded celebrities, but today, the tables were turned... In today's episode, Richard Wilkins reveals an early love for British music, sending poems to girls he liked in school, the time his manager changed his name without him knowing and the phone call he got from Michael Jackson...  To hear more from Richard, check out his new podcast with son Christian, The App...

If you haven't heard of today's guest... have you been living under a rock?! In today's episode, Shaynna Blaze shares how a blooper led to her success on Selling Houses, her favourite renovation project to date, the reality of filming The Block and why she's making a return to music 20 years after releasing her first single.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with heavy topics, include war and depression.  In today's episode, Sherine Tadros reflects on her time working as a foreign correspondent in the Gaza strip during the 2008-2009 war and how this incredibly tough journey led to a love of activism. It wasn't just heartbreaking conflict which changed Sherine's career trajectory, but her own...   See omnystudio.com/...

The best podcasts guests are those who bring the unexpected to the table... and man, didn't we score with Tammin Sursok.  In this episode, Tammin shares her struggles growing up in the public eye at just 14-years-old, whilst battling eating disorders and bullying. She reveals the best (and worst) parts of parenting, why she's "a self confessed workaholic" and the power of realising ANYTHING is pos...

There are plenty of reasons you might quit your day job... But what if the choice was no longer yours? What if a debilitating illness meant saying goodbye to a job you love?  On today's episode, Kate Pascoe talks about her journey from the exciting world of PR to the freedom she found in Pilates. From late nights and parties, to chronic pain every single day, Kate reveals how endometriosis complet...

Most people struggle to find one, soul-fulfilling career... unless you’re today's Out Of Office guest. In this episode, Peter Sterling talks about being scouted by Parramatta as a young man, the nerves of his first-grade footy match, why Jack Gibson will forever be a cherished mentor and those hilarious (yet cringey) Footy Show moments.  Beyond his career, Peter also reveals the impact of losing h...

If it's too good to be true, it probably is... And when it comes to romance scams, Kylee Dennis is taking a tough-love approach to catch criminals.  In today's episode, Kylee reveals her most confronting moments as a police officer, the devastating conversation which sparked her career change and why she built Two Face Investigations.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode deals with explicit topics. We've had plenty of fascinating guests with the most unbelievable careers on this podcast... But what about a sex spy?  Ok, well Samuel Hunter isn't *exactly* a sex spy, but if you listen to this episode, you'll get where we're coming from. Samuel Hunter quit his day job working in a sex shop to become a male escort with a self-proclaimed "dad bod". Hear ho...

We all love love... So who better to speak with than Mr. Married At First Sight himself? Of course we're referring to the wonderful John Aiken.  In today's Out Of Office episode, you'll hear how John Aiken went from the player on the pitch, to the relationship expert helping people get hitched. He reveals the ONLY time it's ok to lie to a partner (from a little bit of personal experience), an emai...

As the Executive Assistant to an empire-building entrepreneur, Jessica Lynne quickly learnt the importance of predicting your boss's next move... She soon realised this 'intuition' would lead her in a whole other direction. Hear from Jessica as she talks about working for the incredibly high-profile businessman Peter Alexander, the realisation she could connect with the departed and her prediction...

TW: This episode deals with some sensitive topics, including eating disorders and substance abuse.   Paige waited  YEARS  for the promotion of her dreams... And the day she received the good news, she burst into tears. Soon enough, she quit. From battles with addiction to struggling with social alienation, Paige wondered if she'd ever find her feet in the world. Spoiler alert - she well and truly...

When we're talking about successful, global empires, there's one bad-ass Aussie woman who should come to mind...  Janine Allis went from  "a single parent with less than nothing" , to one of the world's most well-known entrepreneurs. From bluffing her way onto David Bowie's boat to creating the BILLION dollar Boost Juice brand, get ready to be blown away by her incredible career journey. Nine's Fo...

Most of us spend eight hours each day, for five days a week, chained to our desks and glued to our computer screens. Well, this next guest said f*ck that... Monique Ross left the media to become one with nature as a Forest Bathing Guide (yep, that's a thing). In this episode, find out why Monique sees the forest as a therapist, the embarrassing moment on her first day of work and possibly the best...

Some people might take issue with ‘always a bridesmaid, never a bride’... but not Kerstyn Walsh. In this episode, Kerstyn talks about her love for being centre-stage as a child, how hitting rock bottom led to a pivotal realisation in her career and shares her top tip for any couple looking to tie the knot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Edgar, aka the Coffin Confessor, might have one of the most bizarre careers to date.  In this episode, Bill shares how he went from being jobless, living on the streets of the Gold Coast and landing in Boggo Road Jail… To getting paid THOUSANDS of dollars to carry out deeds for the dead…  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WARNING : Topics in this episode get a little rogue... Get ready for course language and more mature themes with these two.  Kathy Lette is an award-winning author, hardcore feminist and an all-round INCREDIBLE woman. She's got a way with words... but if there's one missing from her vocabulary, it's 'subtlety'.  Kathy Lette reveals her families reaction to writing Puberty Blues, the moment she was...

Benjamin Law has done it all - he's an Australian author, radio host, journalist, executive producer screenwriter... I mean, the list goes on.  From creating The Family Law, a memoir inspired by his own family, to co-producing the hit show Wellmania, Benjamin's career has continued to sky-rocket and everything he touches turns to gold.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say a magician never reveals his secrets… but it seems Magic Mike is the exception to this rule, revealing his secrets to success.   In this episode, Mike shares where his love for magic sparked from, why he left the world of finance, his incredibly moving Australia’s Got Talent audition and unheard story involving * cough cough * Chris Hemsworth and Matt Damon…  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes themes of depression, suicide and substance abuse. If there's one story you listen to today, let it be Leila McDougall's... because it won't just change your life, but it could help save one.  In this episode, you'll hear how Leila defies the dyslexia stigma, why she left her teaching career behind and how she created an incredibly important Australian featur...

Aussie actress Susie Porter reveals how a dodgy fish-and-chips changed the trajectory of her career, what life is like on a film set, the secret to remembering script lines and why the best things in her life don't have her fingerprints on them...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 15 years, Jack Laurence felt like 'the invisible man' in Australian radio. From redundancy, to being told he'd  "never be a superstar" , Jack hit an all time low. Little did he realise this was just the beginning of an exciting new adventure... One which would see him talking to some of the world's toughest criminals in his podcast, One Minute Remaining.     See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

What do the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Obama, and a missing pair of shoes all have in common? They're all key part of this next guests incredible career journey. Julia George quit her day job in Event Planning, where she worked on events at the Olympics and the White House, to become a Psychic Medium.  There's very few people who have stories from inside the walls of the West Wing... But Julia is the e...

If you weren't one of the twenty-two women vying for Matty J's heart on The Bachelor, then there's a pretty big chance you'll be falling head over heels for him after today's chat...  Matty J is a loveable jack of all trades… A TV star, content creator, comedian, podcaster, knock-out Dad and perhaps, a future Speed Walking champion.  Between the belly laughs, Matty touches on the unheard parts of...