So, I Quit My Day Job

Diamonds are made under pressure... and this gem of a person is living proof it's true.  Talitha Cummins quit her day job as a Journalist and Weather Reporter to shine in the world of Jewellery making. She’s the incredibly talented and proud founder of bespoke Australian jewellery company, ‘The Cut’.  From chasing the world’s biggest stories, to discovering her passion for diamonds, Talitha’s wond...

We’re all prone to making mistakes… Some are trivial, whilst others are pretty paramount. So, how did a huge, career-ending PR blunder lead today’s guest bouncing up the entrepreneurial ladder? You’ll have to listen to find out.   Ant Morell quit his day job in the world of PR and Banking to create his own indoor trampoline company, BOUNCE… which boasts an annual $34mil dollar in revenue. From dra...

Glossy pages filled with gorgeous garments and living it up with the most lavish A-list celebs... Ahhh the life of a fashion editor, right?  For today's Out Of Office guest, Paula Joye, it's not completely off the mark... But we all start somewhere... For Paula, this meant collecting coffees, meeting dreaded deadlines and almost risking your life to save a Versace dress. Paula Joye has had a caree...

Inspiration can strike anywhere… and for today’s guest, listening to a High Court Judge sparked her lightbulb moment.  Antonia Marran quit her day job in the world of media to pursue a career as a Family Lawyer and Parenting Coordinator. From conflict to co-parenting, Antonia has dedicated the latter part of her career to helping families delicately deal with the difficulties of divorce.  Although...

A confronting yet an undeniable reality, is that tomorrow is never guaranteed. So, if a loved one was to pass on, would you feel as though you knew enough about them?  What was life like growing up? Who was their first kiss? What was their greatest achievement? What’s been the biggest life lesson they ever learnt?  Shaped by her own personal experience with grief, one woman had this exact thought…...

When it comes to finding your dream job, the skies the limit... For one woman, it meant finding something a little more grounded - literally.  Dr. Rebecca Ray quit her day job as a Pilot to pursue her passion for Psychology. It was this this drive to help people become the best version of themselves which led to six best-selling self-help books... with another on the way.  Although she's dedicated...

What do you think of when you hear ‘Australian icons’? The Harbour Bridge? Kangaroos? Well, if this next guest doesn’t immediately spring to mind, then he will after today’s episode.  Bryan Brown is an award-winning Aussie actor with a humble eighty films and TV shows under his belt. He’s not just a well-known star on the screen… but an author too, with his second book ‘The Drowning’ out now.  In...

They say just "fake it 'til you make it" ... Well, Jane's living proof it works. Jane didn't just fake her way through the world of finance, but pretended to go to a job (which no longer existed) and hid this from her parents for two whole years...   Jane Lu quit her day job as an Accountant to become the founder and CEO of Australian online fashion retailer, Showpo… a company created in her garag...

TRIGGER WARNING : This episode references drug-use and suicide.  They say money makes the world go round… but for today’s podcast guest, the world of money and material goods nearly led to his undoing.  Tom Cronin quit his day job as a Financial Broker to explore his true passion of becoming a Coach and Meditation Teacher.  His story is confronting, captivating and underpinned by a complete spirit...

An epiphany… It's the moment of sudden and great realisation, a striking and intuitive breakthrough, an unexpected light-bulb moment of inspiration. For some, an epiphany is the catalyst for quitting their day job… the moment of realisation that perhaps there’s more to life than what’s offered in their current career.  Mark’s ‘epiphany’ began after chucking a sickie from work… Mark Brandi quit his...

When we talk about ‘ wearing many hats ’, there’s one woman who well and truly gives this phrase meaning…  Tanya Hennessy is an Australian content creator, comedian, writer, podcaster, radio & TV personality, author, businesswoman, Priceline Ambassador… and just an absolutely phenomenal woman.  From life growing up in Newcastle, to making her way into the world of breakfast radio and going meg...

Our homes are sacred spaces... they're where we feel calm, comfortable and content. So, what about when we're away from home? Can we create this same feeling elsewhere?  Today's guest shares her unique ability to turn the spaces we frequent into our 'home away from home', from hotels to aged care facilities.  Julie Ockerby quit her day job as a Registered Nurse to follow her passion to become an I...

Finding your dream job can feel like discovering your greater purpose in life... almost as though it was written in the stars. For Christopher, it wasn't just written in them, but became about reading them... Christopher Miles quit his day job as a Candle Maker to explore the world of Astrology and Intuitive Healing.  Is working in a candle factory as sweet as the smells it creates? What's the dif...

From prisoners to paint brushes… Jasmine Mansbridge quit her day job as a Parole Officer to pursue her dream of becoming an Artist, and her journey takes plenty of unexpected twists and turns.  What does life look like growing up in the Northern Territory? How does it feel working with those behind bars?  What made Jasmine take a leap of faith to follow her dream career?  You’ll have to tune in to...

From colourful illustrations and symbolic layouts, to helping couples say “I do” and honouring those on their way out…  Shelly Bennett quit her day job as an Art Director to pursue her dream of becoming a Wedding Celebrant and Funeral Director.  Do weddings and funerals actually go hand in hand?  Have a couple ever not made it to the altar?  How did Shelly end up following this unconventional care...

Ladies and gents, this is not a drill! Season Five of So, I Quit My Day Job is on it's way, so get ready for more fabulous guests, inspiring stories and those hard-hitting questions you know and love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest has been a long time on my 'hit list' and I finally nailed her down! Loved chatting to the wonderful Alice Hampton and hearing her story that takes her through various roles in Australia before ending up as Vice President of Global Communications for Shiseido and Bareminerals through to now the Founder of ACP Management, a boutique celebrity talent management agency based in the Stat...

This week see's the magic Fiona Smith share her journey from the world of music (via radio station, record companies and MTV) to sports broadcasting to a certified lawyer. It is so wonderful to share friends journeys on the pod and I am so proud of Fiona's career and the incredible hard work she has put in to get to where she is. Enjoy!! xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Today's guest is the delightful Tammy Soglanich. Tammy shares her fabulous story that sees quite the career change to say the least! From modelling for brands like Levis, Seafolly, Cotton On and Topshop to changing lanes and working as a property buyers agent as well as staring in the Amazon Prime show 'Luxe Listings Sydney'. Enjoy! xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. S...

I dare you not to feel joyful after you listen to today's episode! David Hobman has always been a hard worker and always worked with his hands throughout his career. From tyre changer, to road digger through to abattoir worker (and a few extra I'll leave for you to hear him explain) and now he uses his hands for massages and facials as a beauty therapist. I laughed, cried and felt warm and fuzzy h...

Today I chat with the fabulous Jessica Ridley, I loved finding out her story (who knew she was almost on her way to the stage on Broadway) even with a cameo from Rocket the dog! Jessica has worked for Australia’s largest commercial TV and radio networks - Channel 9, Channel Seven and radio station 2GB covering major news events including the COVID-19 pandemic, state and federal elections, bushfire...

Today’s guest Sabina Read is ALL kinds of wonderful! From the world of public relations and a journey that saw her move from Melbourne to San Francisco to London and then back to Melbourne to study her first love psychology, her story has it all. Fast-forward two decades, and Sabina is now navigating an empty nest, although two more rescue dogs are firmly ensconced in her pack. When she's not coun...

Today I chat to the delightful Dijanna Mulhearn the Queen of pivots whose magic story is full of twists and turns. From nightclub 'Door Bitch' to finance, to fashion (Prada in fact), to columnist and now successful author. Dijanna's latest marvel ' Red Carpet Oscars' is truly a fabulous read and beauty to behold, it also boasts a forward by the one and only Cate Blanchett. The New York Times calls...

I adored today's guest and the chat we had and I am sure you will too. Court Vox worked in creative development and editorial direction for big corporations like Yahoo! Maker Studios, and Disney. He made the leap five years ago to begin transitioning out of corporate and three years ago he become a sex and intimacy coach full time. As his bio states.... 'Let’s talk about sex. Court Vox provides pe...

Seven years ago, Sarah Atkinson a 27-year-old hairdresser, lived with her husband in the small town of Cooma, near the Snowy Mountains. After the devastating loss of her mother, Sarah decided it was time to take control of her future and embrace the things that scared her – so she set out to completely change her life. Now, 33-year-old and mum to three beautiful kids, Sarah runs a successful busin...