So, I Quit My Day Job

In this mini-pod I chat to 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald Nova Radio and television funny man (he's the tall one out of Fitzy & Wippa). Lover of Haighs chocolate, his beloved Adelaide Crows, wife BeeJay, boys Hewie and Lenny and his Metallica signed t-shirt. I love this man, even though he said no to many of the PR requests I asked him to do during my 4 years as his publicist. We also both think Tom Hardy...

Honestly, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVED this episode!!! I dare you not to smile after you listen. Jeremy Fleming along with wife Tabitha ran a hugely successful staging company called Stage King.  Designing, engineering and building elaborate stages for major arts and sporting events such as the Edinburgh Tattoo. The company was hugely successful in a relatively short time… Then in early March the...

In this mini-pod I am chatting to model, lyrical gangster, summer chaser and general top bird Laura Dundovic. As always Laura makes me laugh and her passion for singing is next level. She also shares her ISO silver linings – yes there are a few!  I loved hearing Laura’s DIY tips while she is in lock down as well as her pretty spot on Macy Gray impersonation. We talked work-out routines and ho...

Tiffany Bakker joins me as my ‘Around the Grounds’ guest. Tiffany is a gorgeous soul and an incredible writer. An Aussie who has called New York home for the past 12 years. We talked about life in NYC in lock down as well as Tiff’s career journey; from a street mag in Geelong (10c a word) to interviewing the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Jerry Seinfeld, Emily Blunt, Margot Robbie, Hugh Jackman, Leonard...

Welcome back to season 2. New podcast artwork and a new segment await your eyes and ears! As usual each week I will feature a guest who has made an incredible career pivot and who will share their inspirational story with me. However, at a time of world lockdown I wanted to reach out and chat to friends in various countries and check in with them; the new segment has its own jingle and everything...

I absolutely loved chatting to Jules, not least because she and Cam had just announced their baby news on the weekend. Jules has had a fascinating career, moving to London in her early 20’s she spent time working at the Iconic Harrods as Head of Bridal Hair & Make-up (even doing Mrs Al-Fayed’s hair). Her next gig was as a ‘Master Barber’ at Royal warrant holding establishment and the olde...

Potentially Cathrine's most radical career change guest to date. From short back and sides and half-head of foils to boiler suits and murders scenes. Inspired to make the leap after watching TV show 'How Clean is Your Crime Scene' Donna has spent the best part of 10 years cleaning up after some full-on crimes. She has seen it all!   Donna, a petite blonde who loves her mot...

Jo Ryan was up a mountain (literally) and not just any mountain, but Mount Everest when she decided to quit her job in publishing. 15 years on and her  BabyBliss  method has helped over 4000 families settle their babies and toddler with sleep issues. Cathrine experienced Jo’s magic firsthand, 10 years ago, when she helped her own non-sleeping 10-month-old into a routine. A life...

For years he entertained Australia as part of a #1 rating comedy duo ‘ Merrick & Rosso’ , but now in ‘Part Two’ of his life as he calls it, Tim has followed his love and appreciation of architecture. Six years on from hanging up the radio mic, Tim has successfully toured his stand up show ‘The Man about the House’ around the world, including a show at the Opera House with Grand Designs maestro...

Cathrine caught up Angela Cebrano left the safety net of working for global giant Sony Music to start her own business, with nothing more than a mobile and laptop. 10 years on  Flourish PR  is one of the most successful agencies in Australia. A near death experience was the wakeup call that Angela needed to find a new work / life balance. A fantastic chat with an inspirational woman...

Cathrine’s quest takes her to Melbourne this week to chat to the fascinating Richard Parker. Richard quit teaching music and founded the now hugely successful  Rationale  skincare range. Great news even if you forgot your SPF in your 20’s it is never too late to rectify skin problems.   Richard went to university in Japan to study a specialist music course. He spent 10 years ba...

Cathrine caught up with one of her oldest friends Amanda, or Samantha X as most would know her. A perfect guest for the show; Amanda quit her job and changed professions in quite a spectacular and public way (she even wrote a book about it).     After working as a successful journalist Amanda threw it in and became one of Australia’s most famous high-class escorts. Samantha X shares...

An incredible change of career finds Cathrine catch up with Elle Watmough. Elle went from a career as an air hostess to working in a funeral home. An open and insightful chat about an industry that is still shrouded in mystery. From Japanese ‘Bone Picking’ ceremonies to what you can and can’t cremate – before you ask no beer bottles as they explode. The interview goes behind the scenes to show wha...

Continuing her quest to discover the secret to following dreams, this week Cathrine catches up with the uber-successful  Three Birds Renovations . Three busy mums who threw in board rooms for building sites and have created a renovation empire including their own Reno School and best-selling book. Cathrine caught up with the  Charlies Angels  of the reno world and found out all abou...

In her quest to discover the secret to following dreams, Cathrine sat down with fashion guru Tash Sefton. As someone who spectacularly, and successfully quit a high-flying glamourous corporate job in fashion (that saw her travel the world), to co-found a global online business and now runs  Where Did Your Style Go.  From amassing a huge social following, to having her on TV sho...

A podcast that travels the bumpy road to achieving your dreams and speaks to those who have successfully made the leap. Have you ever wanted to quit your day job and follow your dream career? Cathrine Mahoney did it. It wasn't easy, but she gave up a cushy job as a celebrity publicist and decided to try and make it as an author. But she's going to need some help! Every week Cathrine will be speaki...