Move Over Mama

Actor Martin Dingle Wall joins Emily Jade and Millie Valentine for a conversation about bullying, identity, sobriety, and finding the courage to follow your own path. Martin left school at 16 to pursue art, went on to work for Walt Disney, and eventually found his way into acting. After being rejected by acting schools, he landed a role on Home and Away and built a career that took him to Los Ange...

From school counsellor to award-winning TikTok creator, Havea676 never expected a few funny family videos to change his life. On this special live episode of Move Over Mama , Emily Jade and Millie Valentine sit down with Havea676 at The Star Gold Coast to talk about fatherhood, family, fame and the leap of faith that turned content creation into his full-time career. Havea676 shares how a funny vi...

Why do we keep choosing the same type of person — even when those relationships don't work out? In this episode of Move Over Mama, we sit down with love coach and author Belinda Love to uncover the hidden patterns that can shape who we fall for, how we behave in relationships, and why we sometimes repeat the same mistakes without even realising it. Belinda opens up about her own experiences...

What does a healthy teenage relationship actually look like — and how can you tell when something has crossed the line from love into control? In this episode of Move Over Mama , we sit down with psychologist, violence-prevention and bystander-education expert Shaan Ross Smith to unpack the conversations every teenager — and every parent — should be having about relationships, co...

In this episode of Move Over Mama , we sit down with mother and daughter duo Nadine and Taylah Steedman to uncover the real story behind one of Australia's most loved social media families. If you're on TikTok, Instagram or YouTube, there's a good chance you've seen the Steedman family lip-syncing, dressing up, pranking each other and convincing Mum and Dad to get involved in yet another video. Bu...

In this episode of Move Over Mama , we sit down with Gold Coast creator Happy Allan to uncover the real story behind one of Australia's most unexpected social media success stories. Known for shoving cream buns into his face and making millions of people laugh, Happy Allan has turned a completely random talent into a career — but there's a lot more to his story than viral food videos. From g...

In this episode of Move Over Mama , we sit down with singer, songwriter and performer Ethan Dahl , who is proving that age is no barrier when it comes to chasing your dreams. From starring in Billy Elliot and Priscilla Queen of the Desert to opening for Pete Murray and releasing his own original music, Ethan shares the highs, challenges and sacrifices that come with following your passion while st...

In this episode of Move Over Mama , we sit down with journalist, television personality and bestselling author Shelly Horton to unpack one of the most misunderstood stages in a woman's life: perimenopause . From brain fog and hot flushes to mood swings, relationships and motherhood, Shelly shares what perimenopause really feels like—and why it's a conversation every family needs to have. Tog...

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...