So, I Quit My Day Job

Get the kettle on and get comfy because I have got THE BEST guest for you today – Christian O’Connell. I promise you will laugh, cry, want to be his mate, buy his new book and follow him on the ‘gram.   ‘NO ONE LISTENS TO YOUR DAD’S SHOW’ is out now. Don’t take my word for it (but if you are interested it is one of the funniest and most moving and uplifting books I have read in ages) take the...

Chris Vagg and his amazing partner Olga Puga are old friends of mine and absolute legends! Their venture ‘Pass It On Clothing’ has recently passed on over 150,000 pieces of clothing to the homeless community here in New South Wales. Chris a sports statistician and Olga his other half a talented stylist really have made a difference to peoples lives. Chris joins me on the pod to share the journey....

Zara and Sam are my youngest guests to date. 24 and 26 respectively they quit incredible careers in corporate law and politics to launch The Daily Aus. Such an inspirational pair – I LOVE THEIR STORY.   What is The Daily Aus I hear you ask well.. “The Daily Aus is Australia's leading social-first news organisation. They are on a mission to arm millennials with the tools and information to beg...

Oh, are your ears are in for a treat as you listen to the beautiful dulcet Scottish tones of today’s guest Judy Davie. She worked as a National Marketing Manager for a HR company in the city, but it didn’t bring her any joy. In her personal life she was extremely healthy, had a great diet and practiced Ashtanga yoga four times a week. It was 2001 and a chance opportunity to cook on a  TV show...

What a guest I have for you today. An hour of pure joy! Sam Mac - from Radio star to TV’s favourite Weather Man. Sam’s first book Accidental Weatherman is this month’s Book Club episode. ‘How one man’s job showed him the best of Australians and brought out the best in him.’ I had never crossed paths in the media with Sam but had heard he was a bloody trooper – seems the word on the street is true....

What a treat I have for you today. I loved my chat with Zeynep. From a 28-year career in teaching to her ‘encore career’ age 50 as a ceramic artist and owner of Soul Clay Studios on the NSW South Coast. Zeynep opened her heart about the highs and lows of her life journey and the pure joy of the working life she now enjoys is just magic!! www.zeyneptestoni.com.au Instagram@zeyneptestoni_ceramics Ho...

I am being honest and upfront here, I think I have found my newest girl crush. What a totally inspiring superstar today’s guest is. I am even willing to move on from her smooth peanut butter choice (I know madness). Samantha Wills will leave you inspired as she shares her story openly and full of raw honesty and humour. As she says, “It took me no less than twelve years to become and overnight suc...

Today my 'Around the Grounds Guest' is the magnificent Lisa Davies. Disclaimer I love this lady and am super chuffed I can call her a good friend. I am so proud of what she has achieved as a journalist over the years. She is Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald and only the third woman in the papers history. This week the Herald celebrates its 190th birthday with the first ever Sydney Morning Heral...

I know I say this every time but trust me you will LOVE this episode. Warning there maybe tears but there will also be a sense of community and connection. Mea Campbell is a wonderful woman. She stepped away from her lawyer background at the start of COVID to help connect those who were at risk of isolation and loneliness. Welcome to the Letter Box Project. Connected AU is an organisation working...

Keira Rumble has a fantastic story to share today on the pod. A real inspiration and go-getter she deserves all the success that her hard work has created. From a pre-diabetic (Type 2 Diabetes) diagnosis and to avoid getting the disease, Keira vowed to change her diet and life. She began studying nutrition and was shocked to discover most ‘healthy’ protein snacks – which she ate most days after wo...

I knew this was going to be a cracking chat when my guest arrived at the Acast recording studio with CAKE. Ah she certainly knows her way to this podcasters heart… In this Book Club episode I speak to the spectacular Tori Haschka about her debut novel  Grace Under Pressure . No stranger to writing though Tori Haschka is a published food and travel writer whose writing has been featured in The...

Today’s guest Kim Kerton has a beautiful story to share and I suspect her journey may inspire others who are dreaming of a sea-change… Kim had an uber successful career in radio and headed up teams working in the creative media sales space for one of the leading networks in Australia. But in 2019 she walked away from the long and pretty tiring career she had in media advertising. Her body and mind...

'Around the Grounds' with the most marvellous Nadine Ingram - baker, mother and writer. Her 'Old Fashioned Vanilla' cake was like magic in my mouth and her story is just as delicious! Nadine Ingram is the baker and founder of Flour and Stone, a petite bakery in inner-city Sydney with a large and devoted following for its pannacotta lamingtons, dreamy cakes and buttery croissants. From a dairy farm...

It was great to catch up with today’s guest in my daywear and not in active wear and having to do a kettle bell squat as our previous catch up’s have entailed…   Ben has an infectious attitude to life and exercise. After years as an elite athletic he stepped away from his career at the NRL Cronulla Sharks and launched himself into the world of personal training. He shares his story of how he...

What a treat I have in store for you and your ears! Get the kettle on, get comfy and get this episode on! Pip Drysdale is the bestselling author of 'The Sunday Girl' and 'The Strangers We Know'. 'The Paris Affair' is her third book and out now describe in one newspaper review as ‘Gripping suspense and seriously addictive’   A writer, musician and actor, Pip grew up in Africa and Australia. At...

I have such an inspirational guest for you today and one who breaks out into song – double bonus! Kiri began her career working as an interpreter for the deaf, she also trained in the beauty space, a skill set that she was able to use on her travels with her partner as his job took them overseas. It was overseas that the inspiration for her new business started but it wasn’t until she was back on...

Well it was like winning lotto when I got the thumbs that today’s Around The Grounds guest was going to join me on the pod. Amanda Keller is every bit as magnificent, warm, quick witted, stylish (rocked a red and white ensemble) that I hoped she would be. Basically she someone you want to be best mates with. What a guest. A real treat for your earlobes this one. I had girl crushed on Amanda from a...

Super chuffed to be chatting to the marvellous Meg Mason for my inaugural ‘Book Club’ pod. She is totally fabulous, made me laugh non-stop and pulls of a wicked Welsh accent for someone who doesn’t call ‘the green, green, grass’ home. Meg Mason began her career at The Financial Times and The Times of London. Her work has since appeared in The Sunday Times, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Sunday...

Have I got a magnificent chat for you today! At a recent parents evening ‘zoom’ I came away with more than an update on how my son was fairing at school – I also jagged a cracking ‘So, I Quit’ guest. Beck Sutcliffe had worked in various roles within the banking sector since leaving school but a move to the other side of the world, combined with desire for something new encouraged a career leap. As...

Such a treat to share the story of my dear friend Melisa Harris. Melissa's story takes her from Sydney, to LA, back to Sydney for many years and now her base is London. Australian born Melissa established her jewellery business in 1989 while living and working in the film industry, in Los Angeles. Melissa’s career as a jeweller took flight after an article about emerging artisans in the Los Angele...

Jonathon Moran aka JMo is an Australian authority on all thing’s entertainment, from film to TV, music and everything in between. He has more that 20 years’ experience in journalism, is the Entertainment Editor for the Daily Telegraph, a regular on the TV and radio and hosts his own podcast ‘JMo Confidential’. He is also my good mate of mine and his neck is one of my happy places as he always smel...

What a delightful and inspiring guest I have for you today - and an Order of Australia to boot! Vicki Condon worked in human resources management, a job she loved, then took time out to have her three beautiful children. She retrained and began teaching at TAFE Outreach but she had a dream to start a NFP charity to help mentor young people... I will let Vicki tell the rest of her fantast...

I'd been trying to pin today's guest down for a few months so I was super chuffed to finally get time with one of my fav's Ben Fordham. An award winning journalist who rules the breakfast radio airwaves with his Sydney breakfast show on 2GB. His love of radio started back when he was 15 and did his first stint behind the scenes as a work experience kid... and he never really looked back. He is als...

Alex's job was literally making her sick. Plagued with gastritis and fatigue, the stress from her corporate job in digital marketing was not doing her any favours. After taking some time off to reflect on what she was (or wasn’t) doing Alex decided it was time to re-evaluate all of her habits and truly be accountable for her wellbeing. Just before returning to work she set off on a mission to find...

Nicole Thompson AKA Pinky - Make-up artist. Educator. Brand Ambassador. Author. Influencer. Media personality. Mum. Rule breaker. Dame Edna fan. Ah what a treat your ears are in for! This is one magnificent woman with one incredible story to share, full of passion, colour, the catwalks of Paris, New York and London and the best make-up tips. x IG @pinkiiieee www.its pinky.com.a...