Move Over Mama

In this episode of Move Over Mama , we sit down with Love Island Australia's Isabel and Connor — the couple who made reality TV history when Connor chose to leave the villa after Isabel was dumped. What looked like a fairytale romance on screen was only part of the story. Behind the cameras, they faced heartbreak, public scrutiny, online criticism, and the challenge of building a real relati...

In this episode of Move Over Mama , we sit down with Kid David — world-renowned breakdancer, Emmy Award winner, actor, choreographer, and performer — to uncover the incredible story behind his rise from a dance-obsessed teenager to one of the most respected names in the entertainment industry. Before dancing with artists like Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Chris Brown, Miley Cyrus, and G...

In this episode of Move Over Mama , we sit down with Morgan Joanel — singer-songwriter, fashion designer, jewellery creator, and one of Australia's original looping artists — to uncover the incredible story behind her creative career and remarkable resilience. Discovered by Sony through MySpace, Morgan went on to tour the world, support artists like Jason Derulo and Adam Lambert, and b...

In this episode of Move Over Mama , we sit down with Budjerah — ARIA Award-winning Indigenous singer-songwriter — to uncover the real story behind his rise from a shy kid singing in church to one of Australia’s most exciting young artists. 🎤✨ Before the awards, the tours, and sharing stages with artists like Ed Sheeran, Budjerah was just a teenager trying to find confidence, fi...

In this episode of Move Over Mama, we sit down with Karina Irby - founder of Moana Bikini - to uncover the real story behind building one of Australia’s most recognizable swimwear brands. But behind the confidence and success was a young girl struggling with severe eczema, bullying, and feeling completely different from everyone around her. Karina opens up about growing up with a skin condit...

In this episode of Move Over Mama , we sit down with George Burgess — a former NRL star turned boxer — to dive into the highs, lows, and realities of life at the top level of sport. 🏉🥊 From dominating on the field to stepping into the boxing ring, George shares the real story behind his career — and what it takes to reinvent yourself when everything changes. We dive into: Life...

In this episode of Move Over Mama , we sit down with Micks (Michaela Cook) — an Australian country artist whose journey is as powerful as it is heartbreaking. 🎤✨ From writing songs in her bedroom to hitting #1 on the charts, Micks shares the real story behind her rise… and the moment that changed everything. At the peak of her career, just weeks before her wedding, Micks faced an un...

In this episode of Move Over Mama , we sit down with Sammy Leo — the founder of Breeze Balm — to uncover how a simple family recipe turned into one of Australia’s most loved beauty brands. 💄✨ From growing up in New Zealand dreaming of becoming a dancer, to accidentally building a global business, Sammy shares the real story behind her success — and why you don’t nee...

In this episode we chat with Aussie beauty boss Evette Hess, the genius behind cult faves Poni Cosmetics and Esmi Skin Minerals. 💄✨ Evette shares how she went from makeup artist to running beauty brands everyone in Australia loves. We talk entrepreneurship, confidence, creativity, and the lessons she learned building a global beauty empire. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe — Move...

Recorded live on board Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas, we sit down with Evie and Emily from Mum Pack Travel who are a mother and daughter duo who turned a bold leap of faith into a  career built on adventure. Evie shares how becoming a solo mum pushed her to quit her corporate job, rent out her house and travel Asia full time with her six-year-old. A decade later, Emil...

Heartbreak High actress and autism advocate Chloe Hayden sits down with Emily  Jade and Millie Valentine (LIVE for the first time) for one of the most honest conversations  we've ever had on this podcast. Chloe opens up about growing up autistic, attending ten schools in  eight years, her secret eating disorder battle, a health diagnosis she's never shared publicly, and how she went...

Olympic gold medallist and BMX world champion Saya Sakakibara joins Emily and Millie to talk about her new book Just Go: Turning Fear Into A Superpower. Saya opens up about her brother's career ending accident, nearly quitting the sport she loves, overcoming concussions, and the mindset mantra that carried her to the top of the Paris 2024 podium. Follow Saya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

Teen actor Charlotte Stent is officially on the Move Over Mama couch and we’re unpacking  everything . From lending her voice to Bluey  characters Judo and Chloe (yes, that Bluey. The most-watched cartoon show in the world 🌏) to becoming a youth leader, ambassador and school captain, Charlotte is doing big things at just 17. In this episode, Charlotte sits down with Emily Jad...

Zoe Woods went from a quiet teenager to a professional racecar driver competing at some of Australia’s biggest tracks. She opens up about starting late, racing in a male-dominated sport, and chasing bigger dreams overseas. This episode is about confidence, courage, and going after what you want. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beck and Charli from The Empire Family open up about what life has really been like growing up online — from their first viral moments to landing the DreamWorks job, balancing school and auditions, and navigating the pressure that comes with being in the spotlight. They share the funny behind-the-scenes stories, the challenges people don’t see, and the lessons they’ve learned alo...

Miss Preteen Australia finalist and 12-year-old creator Sofia joins us to share how she turned bullying, anxiety and big feelings into something beautiful: her You Are Loved plush toy range supporting kids’ mental health charity Kids Express.   Follow Sofia on Instagram @ vibes_withsofiaandveronica See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheppard joins us on the couch to talk about growing up in Papua New Guinea, chasing creative passions, writing Geronimo , dealing with pressure, and building a music career as siblings. They open up about school, confidence, family support, FOMO, songwriting, and why the best moments in life happen when you finally take the leap. A real, honest, motivating chat for every teen with a dream. See om...

Gold Coast creator Latisha Clark joins us to share her real teen story — from surfing every weekend to suddenly going viral and growing 3.5M TikTok followers . She opens up about family, confidence, mental health, dropping uni, daily posting, and the pressure behind social media success. Latisha also reveals the moment her family became famous, her most viral video, meeting Jason Derulo, and...

From a Gold Coast market stall to Culture Kings and a $600M exit. Simon Beard talks teen hustle, sales as a superpower, goal-setting, and why create > consume . Plus: Creator Army and wild Drake/Bieber/Snoop stories. You won't want to miss this one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From dragging a shark down the beach to topping the charts, Aussie country star Casey Barnes proves big dreams can start in small towns. Emily Jade & Millie dive into Casey’s teen years—footy injuries, awkward karaoke, Australian Idol , and how one teacher pushed him to chase music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Chaydon Jay , who played Young Elvis in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis , joins Emily Jade & Millie to share how one self-tape changed his life. From working with Baz and Austin Butler to balancing school, mindset, and ambition, Chaydon opens up about growing up in the spotlight, staying grounded, and what’s next for his acting journey — including new films and his role with the C...

Join Emily Jade and Millie aboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas for a special cruise episode with fashion and travel creator Sam Todd . She opens up about finding confidence, chasing her dreams, and how being authentic changed everything. Sam also shares her favorite travel memories, hidden cruise trends, and what she’d tell her teen self today. Inspiring, real, and made for anyon...

ARIA award winner Samantha Jade talks about moving from Perth to LA at 16, missing “bull” night, finding her voice, Mel B’s alter-ego advice, grief, resilience, and stepping into Vivian Ward in Pretty Woman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teen founder Sophia Rizzo (Glitter Girl & Sparkle Academy) teams up with Sophie Coyle from the Academy for Enterprising Girls to share how they empower young women to launch their own businesses. From confidence tips to real startup lessons, this episode is a sparkle-packed masterclass in creativity and courage for every future girl boss Glitter Girl IG: @glittergirl.au Enterprising Girls IG:...

Australian teen actor Lily Whiteley steps from the stage to the silver screen in her debut film Kangaroo . She shares how a Facebook post led to her first audition, what it was like running through the red dirt of Alice Springs, bonding with real joeys, and working alongside iconic Aussie stars. Lily opens up about her dream of meeting Margot Robbie, the thrill of seeing herself on the big screen,...