TEA WITH JULES

Beauty isn’t a 10-step routine - especially for busy, midlife women. In this candid chat, beauty industry powerhouse Bahar Etminan (Ageless Radiance) reframes “longevity” as vitality and shares the simplest path to real-world radiance: know your health dashboard, protect your skin barrier, and stop doing the most. We cover perimenopause and missed symptoms, what actually works in skincare, how to...

Some mornings glide, others go completely sideways. In this chatty couch-catch-up, Jules and Lisa talk honest mum-life logistics, why everyone needs a “post drop-off debrief” friend, and the eternal debate: morning people vs night owls. From school-photo emergencies and Apple Watch rings to the great top-sheet divide and a very unfortunate dog-walk incident, this is a real-life episode about givin...

Author and speaker, Michelle Mitchell, joins Jules to unpack the “in-between” years - why ages 9-12 are a distinct developmental stage, what tweens need most, and how parents can balance boundaries with independence. From tech rules to friendship drama, family meetings to the “borrow their calm” ritual, this conversation is stacked with practical language you can use tonight at the dinner table. W...

What a difference four years makes. The last time Steve Cordony joined me on Tea with Jules , we were hearing Steve’s origin story and talking about his dreamy country property. Since then, Steve has: Published his stunning book Moments at Home Continued to collaborate with iconic brands like Ralph Lauren, Lancôme, and Land Rover Built a deeper connection with his global audience And navigated hug...

Sex. Intimacy. Desire. Shame. These are topics we don’t often talk about, especially as women in midlife, but they affect every part of who we are. In this deeply honest episode of Tea with Jules, I sit down with Lara Boielle, a clinical sexologist and naturopath, to have the conversation we’ve all been avoiding but desperately need. From scheduling space (not sex) to understanding how our libido...

Fear is loud. It wants to keep you small, safe, and silent. But here’s the truth: fear is just a feeling - not a fact. And everything you’ve ever wanted is waiting on the other side of it. In my very first solo episode of Tea with Jules, I’m diving into the topic of fear - how it shows up, why it tries to hold us back, and how we can move forward anyway. I’m sharing personal stories (like the time...

Sally O'Neil is an Author, Clinical Nutritionist, and recovered serial yo-yo dieter. She is the founder of The Status8020 Method™, which is a BALANCED, sustainable system for results that last a lifetime.  After a 5+ year struggle with her own weight, diet and mindset, Sally’s made it her mission to empower other women to feel in control of food, and never have to worry about weight loss agai...

Hello friends, and welcome back to Tea with Jules . Welcome to Pt2 of Jules’ origin story. If you made it through Pt1 and have come back to close the rings on what happened next – it’s all here! From teaching singing in Adelaide, to styling Guy for his album shoot with two carloads of clothes and a dream in my heart to launch my fashion styling career, to landing a TV gig with MTV five weeks after...

Friends! I’m a little ball of nerves to put this poddy out there. Why? Because in this episode, I really go there. Like... right back to my $5.25 an hour Macca’s days, my short-lived jazz uni era (spoiler: I was a pop girl trying to scat), and the time I became an aerobics instructor in a lycra situation. Yes, truly. This week on Tea with Jules, Lisa Johnston is back in the blue chair, and she som...

Canna Campbell is a Financial Planner and published author, with extensive experience spanning across corporate banking, boutique wealth management, television, radio, keynote speaking, podcasting and digital and social media production. Canna established her financial planning firm, ‘SASS Financial Services’, in 2007. She founded the financial media platform, ‘SugarMamma. TV’, in 2015 providing a...

In this week’s episode of  Tea With Jules , I sit down with my good friend, manager, creative right-hand gal and brutal truth-teller, Lisa Johnston. We talk about corporate life, building confidence, pushing through judgement, and what it means to truly back yourself (and your people). Lisa is bold, brilliant, and has the rare ability to see the magic in others before they see it in themselves. Wi...

Kat John is an authenticity coach, podcaster, keynote speaker and author of a book called Authentic - Coming Home To Your True Self .  Over her years, she has overcome some big stuff. From childhood sexual abuse, bulimia, drug addiction and chronic pain, to pain medication addiction and brain surgery. But over time and healing, Kat came back to her true and authentic self. Now, through in-person a...

Dr Joanna Bruce has been a GP for almost 20 years and a doctor for nearly 30 years. She trained in London as a doctor and a GP before moving to Australia in 2008 to work as a GP and raise her family. Joanna is also involved in training GPs and educating future generations of doctors. Over recent years, Joanna’s interest in women’s health has increased, particularly in perimenopause and menopause c...

Steph De Sousa—AKA The Frugal Foodie or steph_cooks_stuff on Instagram—is a passionate cook, author, mother of 4, and Instagram sensation.  While living with her young family on the French-speaking island of Vanuatu for a short time, Steph worked as a hairdresser and makeup artist for weddings. It was here that the island taught her about buying and using fresh ingredients from local markets, eati...

Fidan Shevket is an Accredited Family Law Specialist and Director at her firm. Fidan is a Lawyer by day, and a TikTok sensation at all the other times.  At the time of this recording, Fidan has a whopping 1.1 million followers on her TikTok page, where she serves up content that is so relatable, you can’t stop watching. From making her salad lunches for her lunch break at her desk, to sharing the...

When I first heard Dr Hayley Watson speak at an event, I had no idea that we would later partner up to help thousands of kids in Australia with their mental health. Through the work of her in-school mental health program, Open Parachute, and the support of The Sebastian Foundation, we have been able to touch the lives of thousands of kids throughout Australia.  In this very special episode of Tea...

After a 4 year very long tea break, Tea with Jules is BACK! Jules has dusted off the mic, boiled the kettle, and is officially spilling the tea again. Our first episode has been hijacked by her husband,  @guysebastian , who steals the mic and asks the questions. So yes, the guest becomes the host, and Jules gets put in the hot seat. They are coming in hot - talking fame, friendship, trust, grief,...

(Feb. 11, 2021) CALLING ALL PARENTS! This is a special Tea with Jules episode just for you. Trust me – get your pen and paper out and takes some notes on this one.  Maggie Dent joins me for an insightful and in-depth conversation on (one of the toughest jobs of all) parenting. She is known as Australia’s favourite parenting authors and educators and it is easy to see why. Her warmth, calm nature a...

(June 21, 2021) Steve Cordony is a master of interior style and life styling. What a treat to have him for my latest episode of Tea with Jules.  I first met Steve when he waved his magic style wand over our house for a shoot we did with Belle Magazine Australia where he sits as Style Director at Large. He struck me as kind, generous with information and meticulous with his impeccable taste, and he...

(Oct. 26, 2019)   This is PART 2 of Rabia Siddique's story. If you missed the first part, you can watch it here https://julessebastian.com/tea-with-jules-rabia-siddique-on-equal-justice-part-1/ Welcome to Tea with Jules hosted by Jules Sebastian. Here we spill the tea and learn life lessons from honest conversations with experts, celebrities and friends.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

(Aug. 31, 2019) To say it was an honour to have Carla Zampatti for tea is an understatement. With 50 years of designing women’s fashion under her belt, Carla is the authority on style. Her designs transcend age and era. She is equally cool as she is elegant. We chat about how she has withstood an ever changing, ever moving industry and what makes a successful business. I hope you enjoy this chat a...

(Feb. 2, 2020) ‘There’s no shame in asking for a hand. Accepting that you need help and asking for it is the brave part. Giving someone a hand is just as brave.’ Ben Higgs Welcome back to Tea with Jules 2020. We continue on with the brave series, learning that bravery comes in all kinds of forms. Ben Higgs is the founder of The Rise Foundation. A foundation that exists to educate and teach the eve...

(14 Feb 2019) Who are you when you are sitting in your true self? I first discovered Alison Rice through her podcast Offline. I was instantly hooked, then obsessed, then I stalked her down and demanded she had tea with me!  What I love about Alison, is her raw approach to self-discovery. Resigning from her high powered job in the digital space, she has taken some time to delve deeper into (her wor...

(April 24, 2021) ‘I don’t know what’s on the other side of this, but I trust that I can pick up the pieces’  My next guest on Tea with Jules is surfing legend and my friend from the south coast, Sally Fitzgibbons.   I remark this in the interview what strikes me the most about this wonderful woman, and it’s her true depth. Sally is an athlete by trade but a seeker by heart. She is in constant lear...

(Feb. 10, 2021) What an exciting day this is! Due to many reasons (COVID lockdowns, the world turning upside-down, writing a book, raising 2 boys and well…life!) it has been over a year since I shared a Tea with Jules episode with you all. Late last year I felt the time was right to boil the kettle again and invite people into my home to have honest, heartfelt conversations about life, love and ca...