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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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64:58

Zeynep Testoni – from Head of English to Ceramic...

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2021/05/03

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.auInstagram@zeyneptestoni_ceramics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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46:54

Samantha Wills – Global Jewellery Empire Founder on...

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2021/04/26

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 success.”Technically Samantha could be a ‘So I Quit’ guest but she shares her incredible journey in her

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67:11

Lisa Davies - Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald and...

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2021/04/22

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 Heraldprinted on April 18, 1831.It's believed the paper is the second oldest, continuously published masthead

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50:01

Mea Campbell - from the world of law to letters to...

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2021/04/19

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 to reduce isolation and loneliness in at-risk populations. We deliver programs to ensure that vulnerable

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58:17

Keira Rumble – from Ad Agency world and a health...

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2021/04/12

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 working out in the gym – contain the sugar equivalent of two cinnamon doughnuts! She stepped away from the

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54:24

Book Club with author Tori Haschka - pink wine...

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2021/04/05

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 novelGrace Under Pressure. No stranger to writing though Tori Haschka is a published food and travel writer whose writing has been featured in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian and The Times.‘Set on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Grace Under Pressure is a

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67:45

Kim Kerton – Creative Media Sales to Yoga Teacher,...

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2021/03/30

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 decided for her that it was time to stop.Kim wasn’t sure what was next and as she explains on the pod

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63:35

Nadine Ingram - baker, mother, writer and maker of...

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2021/03/25

'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 in the Hunter Valley to Michelin star restaurants in London, and baking cookies in her own kitchen,

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60:47

Ben Lucas - from elite sportsman to co-founder of...

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2021/03/23

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 and co-founder Kate Kendall started Flow Athletic – now Australia’s leading fitness & yoga studio.Ben shares

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40:54

'Book Club' – with the amazing bestselling author,...

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2021/03/18

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 20 she moved to New York to study acting, worked in indie films and off-off Broadway theatre, started writing

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46:58

Kiri-Moana Proctor – From Interpreter to Kids Wear...

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2021/03/15

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 Australian soil that ‘Duke of London’ started. Initially clothing for boys, ten years on she is designing

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62:57

Amanda Keller OAM – Radio (and TV) Royalty, Pun...

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2021/03/08

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 safe (not AVO) distance for as long as I can remember. For those who aren’t based in Australia she is an

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79:48

'Book Club' with the Marvellous Meg Mason (she writes...

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2021/03/03

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 Telegraph. She has written humour for The New Yorker and Sunday STYLE, a monthly column for GQ, and was a

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55:33

Beck Sutcliffe – from the world of banking to...

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2021/03/01

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 her 30’s came to an end Beck enrolled at University in Sydney and has since started her new life as a

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56:08

Melissa Harris – from Film Industry Make-Up Artist to...

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2021/02/22

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 Angeles Times Magazine.Artisanal, organic and whimsical, the handmade qualities of each piece of her jewellery

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54:35

Jonathon Moran aka JMo – Journo, radio host,...

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2021/02/17

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 smells divine – get a snuggle in if you can. He has a heart of gold which he often wears on his sleeve. He is

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40:51

Vicki Condon AM - from HR Management to Founder & CEO...

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2021/02/16

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, thentooktime 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 fantastic story. Needless to say and to quote Jack Nicholsonfrom'As Good As It Gets' (and swap gender) after our chat Vicki

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Ben Fordham - Breakfast Radio Champion, Ninja Warrior...

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2021/02/09

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 also rather good on the telly too, seen on Channel 9 over the years on various shows including ACA, Today

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54:11

Alex Phillips - Burn Out Led To Reinventing the Diary

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2021/02/02

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 a planner that would help her prioritise her health over productivity and offer reminders and

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56:11

Pinky - Make-up artist. Dame Edna fan. Educator....

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2021/01/28

Nicole Thompson AKA Pinky - Make-up artist. Educator.BrandAmbassador. 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. xIG @pinkiiieeewww.its pinky.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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