Suddenly Thirty

In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty, the girls are talking all things shopping, consumerism and the lead-up to the festive season. From the month-long Black Friday marketing campaigns and the culture of overconsumption, to making the most of the sales while shopping more intentionally, the girls explore the changing landscape of shopping and consumer habits. The girls also touch on the chang...

In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty, Emily and Lilli return for the second instalment of their two-part Q&A series. From rediscovering your personal style after having a baby to making new friends as an adult, the girls share their thoughts on navigating some of life's bigger transitions. They also discuss preparing for birth, managing the nerves that come with it and the advice they...

In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty, Emily and Lilli answer your questions in the first of a two-part Q&A series. From finding little moments of joy without spending a cent to the realities of maintaining an aesthetically pleasing home with children, the girls share their thoughts on the everyday things that make life a little better. They also navigate a particularly difficult fashion v...

In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty, Emily and Lilli catch up on what’s been on their minds this week, from current obsessions and wardrobe dilemmas to officially getting into the Christmas spirit. They chat about the obsession with Jacob Elordi, wanting to shop but not knowing what to buy, filling the gaps in their wardrobes and where they’re selling their clothes. Christmas is also officia...

In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty, Lilli finally talks about leaving her career and making a pretty major life change. She chats to Emily about why she decided to leave, how long she’d been thinking about it, and what went into actually making the decision. They get into how she planned financially for the change, navigated the uncertainty of walking away from a career she’d spent years bu...

In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty , Emily and Lilli have a lot to catch up on after a six-week break. Lilli fills Emily in on her recent travels through Europe, from Mallorca to Paris and London — the shopping, the eating, the things she loved and, of course, what she brought home with her. Emily also chats about her postpartum journey, how she’s been feeling and what life has looked like...

In this week's episode of Suddenly Thirty, Emily and Lilli are sharing their take on the TikTok trend everyone's talking about: five things that are actually worth the money. From favourite chocolate and everyday luxuries to travel, skin treatments and Substack subscriptions, they're sharing the purchases and experiences they'd happily recommend and spend their money on again. We hope you enjoy! F...

In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty , it’s a big week of celebrations. Emily and Lilli start by celebrating Lilli’s 33rd birthday. They chat about her surprise birthday lunch, all the feels around entering a new year, and reflect on her biggest lesson from the past year. They also dive into Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, sharing their thoughts on the celebrations, the media frenzy...

In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty, Emily and Lilli are catching up on all the little things. With Lilli getting ready for Europe, they chat all things travel, from what’s on her shopping list and how she’s packing to travelling with kids and all the excitement that comes with a big overseas trip. They also dive into household habits, towel cupboards, women’s intuition and why it feels like...

This week, Lilli and Emily answer your questions in a special Dirty Girls Q&A episode. From the skincare products they're loving, the furniture they're investing in, their current skincare routines and easy meal ideas for busy family life. Along the way, they chat about the realities of motherhood, including noisy babies, meal preparation, postpartum skin changes, and the ever-present temptati...

A quick note before you listen: This episode includes discussion of pregnancy, birth and unexpected complications. If that’s not the right content for you at the moment, we encourage you to skip this episode. In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty, the girls are back after a four-week break and a lot has happened. Emily shares the story of welcoming her second daughter, who arrived unexpectedly...

This week, Emily and Lilli are diving into Australian Fashion Week — and everything that felt different about it this year. From the venue change and overall atmosphere to the street style, standout shows, and the branding moments that actually cut through, they unpack whether AFW still feels aspirational or if the energy has shifted completely. They chat about the aesthetics that dominated both o...

This week, Emily and Lilli are diving into style, spending, and the subtle shifts that come with this season of life — and honestly, it’s a mix of light and layered. They start with the Met Gala — the looks they loved, what felt overdone, the theatrics, and why some moments just aren’t hitting the way they used to. From there, it turns into a broader conversation about personal style right now: wh...

This week, Emily and Lilli are diving into modern motherhood, media narratives, and the conversations that quietly set the standard — and honestly, it’s layered. They unpack the discourse around Margot Robbie and the idea that keeping motherhood private somehow reads as avoiding it. When did being a mother become something that needs to be publicly performed to be valid? And why does opting out of...

This week, Emily and Lilli are diving into the internet, the archives, and their wardrobes — and honestly, it’s a ride. They unpack the new Instagram feature that lets you manipulate your algorithm (yes, really) and what it means for how we consume content — and ourselves. Is this the beginning of a more intentional scroll, or are we just creating another reason to spend even more time on our phon...

In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty, Lilli and Emily are coming in hot. They start with a proper rant about supermarkets and the cost of living, unpacking the little things that feel increasingly hard to justify when everything is already so expensive. They then share what they have been loving lately, from recent purchases to the brands currently on their radar. The conversation turns to fa...

In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty, Lilli and Emily unpack a cultural shift they can’t stop noticing: is fun… back? They start with the moment that sparked the conversation — the latest Chanel campaign featuring Margot Robbie and Kylie Minogue — and why it feels bigger than just a fashion campaign. There is something about it that feels different — more expressive, more playful, and a littl...

In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty, Lilli and Emily are back with a catch-up — sharing everything they’ve been watching, wearing, buying, eating and doing lately. They chat through what’s been on their screens — a headline-making documentary on Australia’s biggest media moguls, a must-watch series set against the backdrop of the modern-day oil boom, and a love story that’s got the girls fee...

In this week’s episode of Suddenly Thirty , Lilli and Emily are back for a classic catch-up. They share what they’ve been buying lately — what’s been worth it, what hasn’t, and the reality of spending money in this season of life. Emily opens up about her shopping dilemma: the buyer's remorse, the unopened packages sitting there judging her, and the very real struggle of getting dressed while preg...

This week, Emily and Lilli are unpacking the campaign led by Michelle Battersby, who recently took out a full-page ad in The New York Times calling for the word matrescence — the developmental transition into motherhood — to be officially recognised. The girls reflect on whether becoming a mother felt like adding to who they already were, or quietly becoming someone new. They talk about identity g...

In this week's episode of the Suddenly Thirty podcast, Lilli and Emily debrief a very PR week and everything currently dominating the group chat. They start with Hailey Bieber’s Australia visit and the relatable takeaway from her talk at Vogue Forces of Fashion, including saying no, shifting priorities and the realisation that you actually cannot do everything. The conversation then moves to the R...

This episode includes discussion of pregnancy loss and pregnancy after loss. If this is something you’re currently navigating, or if today isn’t the right time to listen, please take care of yourself and come back whenever it feels right. Our hearts are with you. In this episode, Emily shares a story she never imagined would be hers. She opens up about the journey to having a second baby — from go...

This week on Suddenly Thirty, Emily and Lilli are marking a big milestone — the 100th episode — the only way they know how: by sharing their ultimate Chic List for 2026. In this celebratory episode, the girls unpack all the little and big things they believe define chic living right now. From crisp cotton white sheets and natural, understated nails, to signature drinks, softly dimmed warm lighting...

Suddenly Thirty returns for its first episode of the year, with Emily and Lilli easing back in after the holiday break and catching up on the conversations that took over while they were away. They dive into everything unfolding within the Beckham family, unpacking the ongoing Brooklyn drama and sharing their opinions on how the family fallout has played out. From family dynamics to public percept...

In this week’s episode, Emily and Lilli share their ChatGPT Wrapped — the hilariously accurate, slightly confronting, and strangely wholesome breakdown of their most-asked questions and the themes that shaped their year. From toddler negotiations to postpartum mysteries to naming deep-dives, nothing escapes the wrap-up. From the realities behind their most-Googled questions to the quiet magic of t...