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3 Life Lessons with Maggie Zhou

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2025/11/26

Hello!Today, we speak to writer Maggie Zhou. Maggie is a writer, content creator, and the co-host of the Culture Club podcast. Maggie has been online for the past decade, and in the conversation, she reflects on how it's shaped her career and what her relationship with content creation is like today. She also shares her views on ambition and why, for her, it’s not directly tied to her work, as well as her approach to activism and working in the slow-fashion industry. Thanks so much to

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61:00

Dance Academy's Dena Kaplan on getting sober

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2025/11/24

Hello! Today, we speak to Dena Kaplan. Dena played Abigail in the Australian television series, Dance Academy. Dena has had a varied life; she moved overseas and landed a job in music and is now a mother to her two-year-old daughter Maya and is the co-host of her podcast, Life Academy with Alicia Banit. In this conversation, Dena reflects on her early 20s, filming Dance Academy, and how the TV show really shaped her life. She also opens up about the dependency she developed on prescription

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54:44

3 Life Lessons with Trent Dalton

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2025/11/17

Hi!Today, we are so thrilled to be bringing you this Life Lessons conversation with award-winning author, Trent Dalton. Trent Dalton is the author of so many novels you’ve probably read already, including All Our Shimmering Skies, Lola In The Mirror, Love Stories, and, of course, his widely acclaimed, semi-autobiographical novel, Boy Swallows Universe, which has been adapted into a seven-part Netflix series and theatre production. In this conversation, Trent discusses some of the beautiful,

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42:53

Jase Hawkins on the heartbreak of losing both parents

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2025/11/10

Hello!Today, we are joined by Jase Hawkins. Jase likely needs no introduction; he’s the co-host of Nova 100’s Melbourne breakfast show, alongside the brilliant Lauren Phillips. Jase and Lauren started out together on KISS; in fact, they first were introduced in a hotel room, where their initial chemistry test took place, but in 2024, they lost their breakfast slot to Kyle and Jackie O, who began broadcasting out of Melbourne. However, there is much more to Jase than his warm and hilarious radio

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42:14

Eleanor Pendleton on closing her successful beauty...

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2025/11/03

Hello!Today, we speak to Eleanor Pendleton. Eleanor is a mother and one of Australia’s most trusted beauty editors. In 2014, she founded Gritty Pretty, Australia’s first digital beauty publication. In this conversation, Eleanor discusses the moment she landed her first editorial position at Cosmopolitan when she was 18, the day she quit magazines to launch her dormant Gritty Pretty blog, and the hardest decision she’s had to make in business: closing Gritty Pretty. Eleanor also gives us a

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40:19

3 Life Lessons with Kate Reid

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2025/10/29

Hi!Today, we speak to Kate Reid, the founder and owner of Lune Crossainterie. Kate has just released her debut memoir, Destination Moon, a reflection on fast cars, French pastries, and finding purpose. In this conversation, Kate reflects on landing her dream job in aerospace engineering within the F1 and the disillusionment that came when it almost killed her. She also speaks candidly about the extraordinary people who supported her throughout her recovery from anorexia, and the difficulty of

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51:37

Sam Guggenheimer on when TikTok turns on you

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2025/10/27

Hello! Today, we are joined by Sam Guggenheimer. Sam is a Melbourne-based content creator and the host of her podcast, Hotter Than Yesterday, and she’s recently returned to Melbourne after spending most of the year living abroad in London. In this conversation, Sam speaks about her friendship with Izzy Armitage and why they decided to go their separate ways in business and pursue their own podcasts. She also opens up about how it feels when the internet rumours take their toll and what she

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61:21

Olivia Molly Rogers on the moment her mum said 'call...

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2025/10/20

Hi!Today, we are joined by Olivia Molly Rogers. Olivia is a media personality, mental health advocate, and the host of her weekly interview podcast Tell Me More. In this conversation, Liv opens up about being sexually assaulted at a Melbourne bar by a stranger on the dance floor, and what happened when she decided to report it to police. She also speaks about going through with her wedding day, despite having major doubts in the lead up, how she healed through the divorce, and the newfound

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60:09

Em Davies on losing her mum before becoming one herself

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2025/10/13

Hi!Today, we are joined by digital creator Em Davies. Em’s online content is adored by hundreds of thousands of people – it’s where she vulnerably shares her journey with grief and motherhood. Em lost her Mum, Sue, to terminal cancer, in her early 20s. Today, she opens up about how the grief has shown up over the years, and now into motherhood. She also talks about the moment she fell for her now-husband Joel, how they chose to honour Sue on their incredible wedding day, and how they are

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61:27

Melissa Leong on why her marriage fell apart

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2025/10/06

Hello!Today, we speak to Melissa Leong. Melissa is one of Australia’s most beloved food writers and TV personalities. In 2020, she was the first female judge on MasterChef Australia, joining Andy Allen and Jock Zonfrillo, and she has just released her memoir, GUTS – where she bares her truth for the first time. In this conversation, Melissa speaks about the day she got the call-up for Masterchef, and the subsequent success that followed, the reality of being a woman in the hospitality

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53:08

3 Life Lessons with Tim Minchin

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2025/09/29

Hi!Today, we speak to Tim Minchin. Tim is a composer, actor, satirist, singer, writer and an all-round extraordinary entertainer. His career skyrocketed when he composed Matilda the Musical, and he’s just released his new album: Tim Minchin Time Machine, ahead of his 2025 Australian Tour ‘Songs The World Will Never Hear’. Twelve years ago, Tim was awarded an honorary doctorate at the University of WA when he shared his 9 Life Lessons with the graduating class. His speech went viral, with 5.6

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35:26

3 Life Lessons with Tessa Bona

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2025/09/24

Hello! Happy Tuesday! Welcome to our monthly Life Lessons episode.Today, we speak to podcaster and content creator, Tessa Bona. In this conversation, Tessa opens up about her sexuality, and the moment she realised she was a lesbian, how toxicity has shown up in her past romantic relationship, her take on being friends with an ex, and what opening herself up to love again feels like, with her new girlfriend, Riley Armitage. Big thanks to The Body Shop and their Spa of the World™ premium body

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63:57

Tarang Chawla on losing his sister Nikita to domestic...

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2025/09/22

Hello! Today, we speak to Tarang Chawla. Tarang is an Indian-born Australian academic, writer and anti-family violence advocate. In 2015, Tarang’s younger sister Nikita was murdered by her then-husband at the age of just 23. In the years since, Tarang has become one of the country’s leading campaigners for gender equality and advocates for women and children’s safety from family violence. In 2017, he was named a Young Australian of the Year finalist in Victoria and has written across topics

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58:22

Mitch Brown on being the first male bisexual AFL player

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2025/09/18

Hello!Today, we speak to ex-AFL player Mitch Brown. Mitch likely needs no introduction – a few weeks ago, his interview with The Daily Aus made worldwide news and AFL history when he came out as the first openly male bisexual player. In 130 years, no player in the men’s league has ever identified as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and the AFL is one of the last professional male sports leagues in the world for someone to identify as queer. In this conversation, Mitch speaks about moving

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42:07

Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall on going solo

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2025/09/15

Hello! Today, we were lucky enough to speak to British icon Jade Thirlwall. Jade made her start on the UK X-Factor, where Little Mix was formed. Fourteen years later, Jade has just released her debut solo album, That’s Showbiz Baby, with her no.1 hit single, Angel of My Dreams. In this conversation, Jade opens up about the highs and the lows of establishing herself in the music industry, her history with an eating disorder, how she prioritises her privacy now, the moment she met her

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71:39

Hannah Ferguson on becoming a public figure

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2025/09/08

Today, I speak to Hannah Ferguson, the CEO of Cheek Media Co. Hannah's independent news platform reaches more than two million Australians on Instagram every single month. She’s also the host of the news and pop culture podcast Big Small Talk and the author of Bite Back and Taboo. In this conversation, Hannah opens up about what it’s like to run a media company with her identity attached to it and how it felt to receive death threats for sharing her political leanings. She also speaks about

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22:50

3 Life Lessons with Madeleine Madden

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2025/09/04

Hello! We're officially bringing back Life Lessons once a month! And today, we're releasing a bonus episode with Actress Madeleine Madden. Madeleine is best known for playing Egwene al’Vere in The Wheel of Time. In this conversation, she speaks about her acting career, how she's found her voice in the industry, and the time she spoke up for herself on set. If you enjoyed this episode, click 'follow' on your favourite podcast app! We're also on Instagram and TikTok @inheritedthepod

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55:06

Sam Wood on building a $71 million fitness empire

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2025/09/01

Hello! Today, we speak to Sam Wood. Sam is an entrepreneur and the founder of his online fitness business, 28 By Sam Wood, and he became a household name on the third season of The Bachelor Australia when he met his now wife, Snezana Wood. In this conversation, Sam opens up about Snezana being the first woman he was introduced to on the Bachelor red carpet, how their relationship progressed throughout the series, and how he felt meeting Snezana’s daughter, Evie, for the first time. Sam also

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37:25

3 Life Lessons with Steph Claire Smith

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2025/08/27

Hello! We’re officially bringing back Life Lessons once a month!And we’re kicking things off with a very special guest, Steph Claire Smith. Steph is the co-founder of Kic App and the co-host of Kic Pod. In this conversation, Steph opens up about why her postpartum experience is so different the second time around, after welcoming her daughter Billie to the world, and how she’s come to terms with the fact that not everyone will like her. Steph also touches on the beautiful, unexpected moment

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45:11

Tayla Harris on the kick that defined her career

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2025/08/25

Hi! Today, we speak to AFLW player, Tayla Harris. Tayla was 17 years old when she was drafted to play for the Brisbane Lions back in 2017, marking the first official season of the AFLW. Eight years on, she’s had her fair share of scrutiny, on and off the ground, and today she reflects on it all… In this conversation, Tayla opens up about how a fierce photo of her kicking a goal became one of the most talked-about moments in Australian sporting history, and why she chose to stand up for herself

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