Boldly Me

Regardless of who you are or the skin you’re in, everyone should be able to enjoy the beauty industry and feel included. After all, skin is skin! And that's why, at Nova Podcasts, we created Skinfluence!  A beauty podcast that's all about turning your weakness into your uniqueness. Join beauty experts and sisters Jayme Jo & Jessie Massoud each week as they tackle the latest makeup trends, leve...

Joining Chloé for the final episode of season 1 of Boldly Me is the iconic Alright Hey – AKA Matt Hey! Chloé and Matt chat about finding your space and your people, Matt's relationship with fashion and gender, and his new podcast High Scrollers. LINKS Follow Alright Hey on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , and YouTube . Listen to High Scrollers – https://link.chtbl.com/AlrightHey . Follow Chloé on I...

Joining Chloé on this episode is the incomparable Grace Tame. Chloé and Grace chat about Grace's autism diagnosis, finding her support network, and why an autistic person would never have invented the lawnmower. CW: This episode contains discussions of eating disorders, child sexual abuse, and mental ill-health. If you think you need immediate assistance, call 000. If you would like to speak to so...

Georgie Stone didn't have much choice other than to be bold. At just 11 years old, she was thrust into the spotlight after winning a landmark case to become the youngest person to be granted puberty blockers by the Family Court. Since then, she's been a powerful voice in the Trans rights movement in Australia, as well as an in-demand speaker, and cast member of Neighbours .  Georgie and Chloé talk...

Carly Findlay is an appearance activist, author, and speaker, and one of the truest examples of someone living boldly and authentically as themselves. She chats to Chloe about dealing with ableism from within the disabled community, how she protects her peace, and the motto that helps her in life. CW: This episode contains discussions of ableism. If this episode raises any issues for you, help is...

At just 17 years-old, Tsehay Hawkins is hitting heights most people couldn't dream of at that age. After joining The Wiggles at just 15, she became the second female to be a member, and the first of African heritage. When it was announced Tsehay would be taking over from the much-loved Yellow Wiggle, Emma, she was catapulted into headlines around the world. Chloé chats to Tsehay about her adoption...

In 2022, Nedd Brockmann had a bold idea, run across Australia in record time to raise money for the homeless. In 46 and a half days, Nedd ran over 4000km, crossing the finish line at Bondi Beach in front of over 10,000 fans. Over the month and a half, he raised over $2 million, and awareness for an important cause. Nedd chats to Chloé about what kept him going, what inspired him, and what makes hi...

Dylan Alcott is one of the best examples of 'bold' that Australia has to offer. Grand Slam winner, 2022 Australian of the Year, Paralympic gold medalist, Logie award winner, the list goes on! But as Dylan tells Chloé, these achievements haven't been without hardship. They chat about the importance of disability education in schools, Dylan's journey with self-love, and why everyone deserves to take...

You have to be pretty bold to get two of the world's biggest pop stars to change lyrics to their songs, and Hannah Diviney is just that. Hannah is a writer, actor and disability rights advocate whose petition for Disney to create a disabled princess has over 65,000 signatures, and has been endorsed by celebrities including Jameela Jamil and Blake Lively. Hannah and Chloé chat about disabled repres...

There have already been a lot of special people on Boldly Me,  but let's just say this episode is an especially special one. Chloé chats to comedian, writer, actor, and the man behind the music of Matilda the Musical , TIM MINCHIN!! Tim and Chloé chat about dealing with critics, looking after his mental health, being a parent to an autistic child, and if Tim is maybe in the neurospicy club... LINK...

Rosie Jones is a comedian, writer, presenter, and actor. You may have seen her on panel shows such as QI , Would I Lie To You , or The Last Leg . She’s the author of a series of children's books, and wrote an episode of Sex Education . Rosie hosts the travel show Trip Hazard , and this year has been nominated for a BAFTA TV award for Best Entertainment Performance.   Rosie and Chloé talk about the...

Clementine Ford is a podcaster, speaker and feminist activist. She is the bestselling author of the feminist manifestos Fight Like A Girl  and  Boys Will Be Boys , and her memoir  How We Love.  In this wide-ranging conversation, Clem and Chloe talk about their experiences with internalised ableism and receiving their ADHD diagnoses, the quote Clem returns to that motivates her activism, and how sh...

Elly Desmarchelier is a proud disabled woman, determined to advocate change for the 1 in 5 Australians with disability. She's a speaker, writer, and was the National Spokesperson for the Defend Our NDIS campaign during the 2022 federal election.  In this inspiring conversation, Chloé and Elly speak about the importance of having a seat at the table, advocacy burnout, and how nothing grows inside o...

At just 14 years old, RJ Mitte was catapulted into the spotlight when he starred in the hit show Breaking Bad as Walter White Jr. Like the character, RJ has cerebral palsy, and has used his platform to become a staunch advocate for disabled representation in film and TV. RJ and Chloé chat about how he got the role on Breaking Bad, overcoming bullying, and what good disabled representation looks li...

Brihony Dawson always knew they'd have a big life, and they certainly weren't wrong! From performing with international superstars like Aerosmith and Guns N' Roses, to becoming the first non-binary presenter to front a major TV show in Australia, they've got some major life achievements under their belt. Brihony chats to Chloé about how they stay true to themself, dealing with imposter syndrome, n...

If you've ever seen Amyl and the Sniffers perform, then you'd know what 'bold' can look like on stage. Lead singer Amy Taylor performs with absolute passion, loves to get in the thick of the crowd, and doesn't try to cover her thick Aussie accent. Amy joins Chloé to chat about self-expression, what people underestimate about her, and fighting sexism in the music industry. CW: This episode contains...

To celebrate Mothers Day, Chloé is joined in this episode by her beautiful Mum, Sarah Hayden. They discuss the evolution of their bond into becoming best friends, what Chloé's childhood and autism diagnosis was like for Sarah, and how she was inspired to become a Social Worker to help others on the same journey.  LINKS Follow Chloé on Instagram , TikTok , Twitter ,  Facebook , and YouTube . Learn...

Mr Luke (aka Luke Springer) has gained a huge following on social media thanks to his hilarious videos about teaching tiny humans, and his infectious positivity. Chloé chats to Luke about his journey to becoming a teacher, supporting difference in education, and how he stays positive. LINKS Follow Luke on Instagram , Twitter , and TikTok . Learn more about Luke on his website https://iammrluke.com...

Samantha Andrew started her TikTok in the 2020 lockdown and gained a loyal (and large!) following with her authentic comedic voice. She's found success not just online, but in the Aussie comedy scene as part of the musical duo 'Mel & Sam', but growing up she never saw people like her in media. In this episode, Sam joins Chloé to talk about their favourite musicals, Sam's journey with her queer...

As CVs go, Taryn Brumfitt's has to be one of the most impressive. She is 2023's Australian of The Year, a body image activist, director, writer and speaker. Taryn is on a mission to teach everyone to embrace their bodies, and has played a pivotal role in Chloé's journey. In this episode, Taryn joins Chloé to talk about her own body-acceptance story, reveals what it's like to be Australian of The Y...

Welcome to Boldly Me! If there's one person that is qualified to speak about living boldly and authentically as themselves, it's Lizzie Velasquez. Lizzie is a motivational speaker, anti-bullying activist and author. She has an incredibly rare condition that, among other symptoms, prevents her from accumulating body fat and gaining weight. At just 17 years old, Lizzie discovered a video calling her...

In this series Chloé Hayden (from Netflix’s Heartbreak High) will chat to people that, just like her, are living life boldly and are unapologetically themselves. Chloe will be joined by people known for living their lives authentically, and with confidence. From life lessons to advice for overcoming challenges, to learning to embrace your *sparkle*. Boldly Me will show you that the best way to li...