Never Give Up with Lorna Jane Clarkson

In this special solo episode of Never Give Up, Lorna Jane Clarkson shares the lessons she's learned from more than 37 years of building one of Australia's most successful activewear brands. From starting with a simple idea and no funding to navigating growth, leadership lessons and business setbacks, Lorna pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build something that lasts. She opens up a...

In this episode of Never Give Up, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with journalist, author and podcast host Clare Stephens for an honest conversation about identity, comparison and what it really means to live authentically. From growing up as an identical twin to navigating public scrutiny, social media and self doubt, Clare shares how comparison can shape the way we see ourselves - and why vulnerab...

In part two of her conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Jane Lu shares how she scaled Showpo into a global brand - and the mindset that helped her get there. From her “lazy CEO” philosophy to hiring the right people and backing bold ideas, Jane breaks down what it really takes to build and lead a successful business. She opens up about failure, navigating tough moments, working with her husband,...

Jane Lu is the founder and CEO of global fashion brand Showpo, but her journey started far from the world of eCommerce. As the only child of traditional Chinese parents, Jane shares what it was like to emigrate from China as a young child, how she worked tirelessly in her quest to get a job good enough to support her parents and how taking a risk changed everything. In part one of this conversatio...

In this episode of Never Give Up, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with financial planner and educator Canna Campbell to break down money in a way that actually feels simple, empowering and doable. From getting out of debt and building better habits to understanding investing, super and everyday spending, Canna shares the practical steps you can take to feel more in control of your finances. She unpa...

In this episode of Never Give Up: Lorna Jane Clarkson is back in the hot seat with longtime publicist Grace Garrick to unpack the routines that have helped her build and sustain a 35+ year global brand and retail business. From morning workouts and weekly planning to “eating the frog” and protecting her energy, Lorna shares the simple habits that keep her clear headed, focused and one step ahead....

In part two of her conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Eleanor Pendleton opens up about the decision to close her digital Beauty Magazine, Gritty Pretty after nearly a decade and why stepping away from her successful business became the catalyst to finally build her own beauty brand, Haléau. She shares what it took to develop a brand in silence, the pressure of going from critic to creator, and...

Eleanor Pendleton became Australia’s youngest beauty editor at just 20 years old. She then went on to found Gritty Pretty, Australia's first digital only beauty publication. In part one of this conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Eleanor reflects on her early career, interning at Cosmopolitan to navigating tabloid culture, glossy magazines and the shift from print to digital. She shares how tho...

In this episode of Never Give Up: Power Moves, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with natural born mystic and psychic medium Anna Boyd to talk about tapping into your intuition - what it really is, how to recognise it and how to use it as a practical tool in everyday life. From understanding the difference between intuition and anxiety to building simple grounding rituals and making clearer decisions,...

In this episode of Never Give Up: Power Moves, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with one of Australia’s leading hair and makeup artists Max May, to talk about beauty as a confidence tool, not just a final touch. From working with global names to years spent behind the camera with Lorna, Max shares how the right look, energy and mindset can completely change how you feel walking into a room. Max break...

In part two of her conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Dominique Elissa opens up about losing her mum just 14 days after her wedding and how that heartbreak became the driving force behind her gratitude-led wellness brand, Selfdom. Dom shares the rituals that helped her rebuild, the power of community and why connection - not perfection - is now her north star as she navigates life, wellness an...

Dominique Elissa is one of Australia’s most recognised models and influencers, but for years the reality behind the photos was far from perfect. In part one of this candid conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Dom shares how she began modelling at 12, the pressure to perform, the anxiety and insomnia she hid for years, and the moment she realised her identity had become wrapped up in her work. Th...

In the very first episode of Never Give Up: Power Moves, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with her longtime friend and publicist, Grace Garrick from Movement Agency, to talk about vision - what it takes to get people to believe in your ideas, push through doubt and build momentum when you’re just starting out in business. From coining the term “activewear” three decades ago, to building a global bran...

From on-stage moments that went global to navigating media headlines and online scrutiny, Sopha Dopha opens up about the tougher side of success. In part two with Lorna Jane Clarkson, she talks about values, self-confidence, setting boundaries, the power of journaling, and how her mum and partner keep her grounded while building All For Mimi. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories o...

At just 17 years old Sophia Begg aka Sopha Dopha went viral and her life changed instantly. Today she’s one of Australia’s most in demand digital creators with more than 2 million followers - and the founder of fashion label All For Mimi. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Soph shares how it all began, the creative drive behind her content, the realities of sudden fame and wha...

After growing kikki. K into a global stationery empire, Kristina Karlsson faced her toughest chapter yet - losing the business she built from the ground up. In part two of this candid conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Kristina reflects on the reality of losing it all, resilience, and finding her purpose again. From the thrill of expansion to the heartbreak of closure, she shares the lessons t...

What began as a 3 am dream became a global stationery phenomenon. Kristina Karlsson started kikki. K from her Melbourne apartment, turning her love for beautiful design and organisation into a brand that would grow to more than 120 stores worldwide. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Kristina shares how kikki. K was born, the vision that drove her, and the lessons she learned...

At 23 years old, Raquel Bouris mixed her first fragrance in her lounge room with a $12,000 investment. Fast forward a few years and she is hand delivering WHO IS ELIJAH to Sofia Richie and ending up at dinner with her. It is the kind of moment that puts a cult brand on the map, but behind the cool girl endorsements is a story of grit, fearless marketing and trusting her gut. Today, WHO IS ELIJAH i...

At 23 years old, Raquel Bouris mixed her first fragrance in her lounge room with a $12,000 investment. Fast forward a few years and she is hand delivering WHO IS ELIJAH to Sofia Richie and ending up at dinner with her. It is the kind of moment that puts a cult brand on the map, but behind the cool girl endorsements is a story of grit, fearless marketing and trusting her gut. Today, WHO IS ELIJAH i...

In part two of this inspiring conversation, Carla Oates returns to talk about juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship. From raising kids while scaling The Beauty Chef, to choosing legacy over short-term gain, Carla shares how saying no at the right time changed the trajectory of her business. Lorna and Carla discuss setting boundaries, leading with heart, and staying true to your mission even whe...

From journalist to founder, Carla Oates transformed her daughter’s health journey into a pioneering business that redefined beauty from the inside out. In this episode, Carla joins Lorna Jane Clarkson to share how her family’s experience with allergies and eczema led her to launch The Beauty Chef -  the world’s first inner beauty brand years before gut health was trending. Carla unpacks building a...

In part two of our inspiring chat, Brittany Hockley returns to share how she navigates long-distance love with her husband Ben, and how she was inspired to leave her stable medical career behind to pursue her passions. Lorna and Brittany unpack what it really takes to grow a business from scratch, the vulnerability behind Life Uncut’s success, and why sometimes you have to burn the backup plan to...

From heartbreak on national television to co-hosting one of Australia's most beloved podcasts, Brittany Hockley has turned vulnerability into power. In this episode, Brittany joins Lorna Jane Clarkson to share how a breakup on The Bachelor Australia sparked a career shift into media, and how she built Life Uncut from a two-woman hustle to one of the most popular podcasts in Australia. Brittany als...

To her surprise, Jules Sebastian has led anything but a normal life. From her modest Adelaide beginnings to becoming a sought-after stylist, podcaster, and author of Tea & Honesty, Jules has built a career on creativity, authenticity, and genuine self-expression.  In this candid conversation on Never Give Up, Jules shares her journey of turning challenges into career stepping stones —from being a...

Candice Warner is a powerhouse. As an Australian Ironwoman Champion and Elite Surf Lifesaving competitor, she’s won three world championships, 20 Australian championship medals and 60 state championship medals — 36 of them gold! But her story goes beyond trophies—it’s about resilience, reinvention, and thriving under pressure. From navigating life in the public eye to balancing elite sport with mo...