Just You

Who better to join Janika to talk about friendship than her longest friend, Sara Ilton. The girls touch on the evolution of friendship in the various chapters of life and how they shift and change. The topic of motherhood brings up the realities of dynamics within friendships and how important it is to make time for you and the things you require as an individual. Jump in with the girls as the sip...

Janika is joined by meditation teacher, writer, and creator Caitlin Cady in a talk that touched her for days. Jump into some deep chats around storytelling, life (and death), and the importance of living bravely every day. The girls discuss how and why meditation makes us better storytellers and that it's a duty to share your gifts…you never know who might benefit from it. GET IN TOUCH: Connec...

Join Amy and Janika as they dive in on what it's like being an open book kind of storyteller. The girls get honest about using social media as an online journal, laughing things off and keep’n it real. Amy shares her thoughts on showing up as your true self in your storytelling and the importance of sharing stories. And of course the chat naturally segues into birth stories - because hey, pare...

Jump into this week by hearing the stories of many through author and resilience coach Natalie Stockdale. Janika chats with Natalie on overcoming adversity, the hero's journey in a story and the sharing of wisdom from our life stories and experiences. Natalie opens up and shares her own story of finding resilience through what she calls her three D's: drought, divorce and disease. GET IN T...

Janika is joined by Meagan Donaldson, the author of Still a Mum. and founder of the fundraiser, Violet’s Gift. Through storytelling, and in less than two months, over $16,000 was raised to create a room in the hospital where her daughter Violet was born to support grieving parents after delivering a stillborn baby. Meagan speaks openly with Janika about her experience and is passionate about break...

This week connect with podcast host and business owner Hayley Osborne. With a career in corporate marketing, brand and social strategy working alongside international brands, Hayley knows her stuff when it comes to storytelling in business! She now helps business owners with strategic marketing education and coaching. Janika and Hayley touch on the importance of strategy in storytelling, taking ba...

You’ve got to hear author Allison Marlow Paterson's incredible story of sharing the stories of her ancestors! Janika and Allison touch on how storytelling is a major part of being a human and how leaving a legacy through storytelling can have an impact on families and relationships. Enjoy this talk that highlights that sometimes the journey of writing is not always a short one. GET IN TOUCH: C...

Janika and Leigh sit down to chat about the wonderful world of storytelling. As the former Beauty Director of Cosmopolitan/Head of Lifestyle at Huffington Post Australia and the current Executive Editor at Mamamia, she knows a thing or two about telling a story! They dive into storytelling as a parent, creating villages and building intimacy using personal stories and truths.  GET IN TOUCH: Connec...

Janika is back and connecting with Melbourne-based author Kylie Orr. The two chat about her seven-year journey to publishing her novel - Someone Else's Child, and discuss navigating rejection, reaching for goals and even book covers! They touch on what it's like writing about tough and complex topics and all the layers between them.  GET IN TOUCH: Connect with Janika and stay up to date wi...

Join Janika as such catches up with the incredible storyteller (and old friend), Sally Douglas. Having previously worked together in PR, the girls discuss how Sally's experience of a personal tragedy catapulted her into her storytelling power. As the co-host of the popular Good Mourning grief podcast, Sally thrives on telling stories and holding space for human truths that make a genuine diffe...

Janika had the pleasure of interviewing Kelly Rigby, an editor, creative consultant and writing coach. They discuss the process of helping writers elevate their craft, tell their stories, and reach their potential. Discussing what good/bad feedback can look like, they share how important it is to continue developing as storytellers. If you’re looking to take your work to the next level, this episo...

This week we feature a unique storyteller, Clare Wood. Clare is a leading money mentor and business consultant who uses storytelling to attract and educate her clients. As a podcast host, content creator, digital course creator, speaker and more, there are so many mediums Clare communicates her messaging. Janika and Clare talk about having the right mindset, the importance of showing up exactly as...

This week connect with the incredible Mercedes Mercier, the author of White Noise. Signed to Harper Collins, Mercedes writes 'just-one-more-page' crime with twisting plots and relatable characters. As well as writing books, Mercedes works in the criminal justice system, providing her unique insight into the world of prisons, crime and offenders. The combination is so cool! Janika and Merce...

Janika has the pleasure of diving deeper with Amy Lea. Amy is a mentor to creatives and business owners and an incredible online content creator. Using storytelling to weave together astrology, Human Design and energetics, she helps people create energy alignment in life and business by honouring who they are and harnessing their unique energetic signature. Amy and Janika touch on her journey of l...

This week Janika connects with thriller author Jess Kitching. Signed to Kingsley Publishers for a three book deal, Jess openly shares her journey and how her life's narrative helped shape her writing of her debut book 'The Girl She Was Before'. The episode touches on the importance of words, following your dreams and taking control of your narrative by focusing on what makes you unique...

International published author, jewellery designer, and creative business owner Sarah Wilder chats with Janika today. Join the girls as they openly discuss the life (story) review, assessing your current situation vs. your calling, anchors, creative process, and working to create greater meaning in a way that suits who you are. As a storyteller, Sarah fuses her skills and 'past lives' in the fashi...

Season one starts with an introduction to your host, the intention for the podcast and the first step to crafting your life's narrative. We’ll touch on the importance of storytelling and what makes it so powerful in everyday life and business. Next, we’ll dive into how your thoughts affect your narratives and the key task of sitting with your unconscious and conscious thoughts to clearly see the n...