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So, I Quit My Day Job

Let’s be honest… on bad days, we’ve all dreamt of marching into the boss"s office and saying with undeniable conviction, “I quit”. There are days when we want to throw in the towel, when we imagine what could’ve been if only we’d wandered down a different career path. Despite what you may think, it’s never too late to make a change, to reinvent yourself, to follow your dreams… just like Cathrine Mahoney did. Cathrine left her cushy job as a celebrity publicist to make it as an author. Spoiler alert

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56:38

Leila McDougall reveals heartbreak beyond the harvest

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2024/02/07

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes themes of depression, suicide and substance abuse. If there's one story you listen to today, let it be Leila McDougall's... because it won't just change your life, but it could help save one. In this episode, you'll hear how Leila defies the dyslexia stigma, why she left her teaching career behind and how she created an incredibly important Australian feature film with absolutely no experience under her belt... Just A Farmer hits regional cinemas March 21st

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57:20

Out Of Office with Susie Porter

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2024/01/31

Aussie actress Susie Porter reveals how a dodgy fish-and-chips changed the trajectory of her career, what life is like on a film set, the secret to remembering script lines and why the best things in her life don't have her fingerprints on them... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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55:53

Jack Laurence... the man who talks to murderers

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2024/01/24

For 15 years, Jack Laurence felt like 'the invisible man' in Australian radio. From redundancy, to being told he'd "never be a superstar", Jack hit an all time low. Little did he realise this was just the beginning of an exciting new adventure... One which would see him talking to some of the world's toughest criminals in his podcast, One Minute Remaining. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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54:16

Presidential Planning to Psychic Predictions with...

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2024/01/17

What do the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Obama, and a missing pair of shoes all have in common? They're all key part of this next guests incredible career journey. Julia George quit her day job in Event Planning, where she worked on events at the Olympics and the White House, to become a Psychic Medium. There's very few people who have stories from inside the walls of the West Wing... But Julia is the exception. From a slightly awkward bathroom interaction with the Secret Service to communicating with

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56:45

Out Of Office with Matty J

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2024/01/10

If you weren't one of the twenty-two women vying for Matty J's heart on The Bachelor, then there's a pretty big chance you'll be falling head over heels for him after today's chat... Matty J is a loveable jack of all trades… A TV star, content creator, comedian, podcaster, knock-out Dad and perhaps, a future Speed Walking champion. Between the belly laughs, Matty touches on the unheard parts of his journey… including the awkward moments of growing up, falling in love on reality TV and how life

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54:25

From Journo to Jewellery with Talitha Cummins

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2024/01/03

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 wonderful career journey shows that although it might seem a little confusing at first, eventually, it all

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44:48

From Banks to BOUNCE with Ant Morell

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2023/12/27

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 drawing plans on a napkin, to making his dreams a reality, Ant's business isn't just taking Australia by

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62:27

Out Of Office with Paula Joye

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2023/12/20

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 career most people would dream about... From Editor and Founder of Australia's most iconic fashion magazines

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47:11

Media Limelight to Legal Insight with Antonia Marran

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2023/12/13

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 it’s a sensitive subject for many, this episode is full of plenty of laughs as Antonia talks about life

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39:25

From Finance to Forever Voices with Dimity Brassil

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2023/12/06

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… and it led her to create one of the most touching products on the market. Dimity Brassil quit her day

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57:36

From Pilot to Navigating Life's Turbulence with Dr....

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2023/11/29

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 her career to help others navigate their way through this crazy thing we call life, Beck's own journey

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64:16

Out Of Office with Bryan Brown

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2023/11/22

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 this chat, you’ll hear how a trip to Mykonos completely changed the trajectory of Bryan’s career, the

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40:35

Balancing Books to Fashion Brand CEO with Jane Lu

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2023/11/15

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 garage which now rakes in an eye-watering $100 million annually. Labelling herself as ‘The Lazy CEO’, Jane is

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43:13

Mega Money to Mindful Meditation with Tom Cronin

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2023/11/08

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 spiritual transformation… from living a Wolf-Of-Wall-Street lifestyle, to a more grounded and zen

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62:36

Mark Brandi - Criminologist to Award Winning Crime...

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2023/11/01

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 day job as a Criminologist to pursue his childhood dream of becoming an Author… and his own story could

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57:11

Out Of Office with Tanya Hennessy

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2023/10/25

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 mega viral on social media, Tanya’s a true pioneer in the media industry. Beyond her undeniable professional

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41:18

Julie Ockery - Registered Nurse to Interior Designer

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2023/10/18

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 Interior Design… and an award winning one at that. For anyone feeling stuck or unsure of the career road

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48:09

Christopher Miles - Candle Maker to Astrologist and...

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2023/10/11

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 difference between spirits and ghosts? Why did Christopher quit his day job in pursuit of his passion? Hit

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46:26

Jasmine Mansbridge - Parole Officer to Award-Winning...

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2023/10/04

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 find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:05

Shelly Bennett - Art Director to Wedding Celebrant...

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2023/09/27

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 career path? You’ll have to listen to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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