[Watch the full episode here] Welcome to the Curious Conversations Mini Series – Business Edition.
In this series, we sit with inspiring and ambitious business owners for real, raw, and unfiltered conversations. We're going beyond the highlight reel to uncover what it truly takes to build something from the ground up — the challenges, the wins, the lessons, and the things no one prepares you for.

In this episode, we explore the world of textiles and entrepreneurship with Talla Ansari, co-owner of Four Corners Rugs and founder of My Business Checklist. Talla shares her inspiring journey of leaving her corporate law career to join the family in the well-known rug business in Australia, working alongside her brother in an industry built on heritage, craftsmanship, and innovation.

Talla opens up about:


 How she transitioned from law to retail and e-commerce
The clever and unexpected way they opened their first store
The financial investment required to get started (and how they managed it)
Why she built My Business Checklist — a practical, step-by-step toolkit for anyone starting a business
How her legal background and business experience now help others avoid common startup mistakes

This is an episode packed with practical advice, hard-won wisdom, and inspiration for anyone dreaming of starting their own brand but not sure where to begin.

Subscribe for more episodes from the Business Series and join the conversation that goes deeper than just success stories.

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[Watch episode here] Welcome to the Curious Conversations Business Mini Series  – where we sit down for real, raw, and honest chats with inspiring business owners who’ve built their dreams from the ground up. No fluff, no filters — just the truth behind what it really takes to succeed.

In this powerful episode, we dive into the world of hospitality with Melinda and Wani, from Melbourne institution Ms Frankie, and the co-founders of a thriving hospitality group. Melinda opens up about the true behind-the-scenes journey — from launching their very first venue, the initial investment, and hustling to survive, to nearly shutting down and ultimately turning it all around into a profitable business.

 If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a business, especially in the hospitality industry, or you’re in the thick of it and need some motivation, this episode is packed with real-life lessons, practical tips, and inspiring resilience.

Topics we cover:

• How Melinda and Wani got started in hospitality
• The first major investment
• What no one tells you about running a venue
• Navigating debt and tough decisions
• How they turned it all around
• Tips on building a sustainable and profitable business

 Subscribe for more Curious Conversations as we explore the stories beyond the highlight reel — the grit, growth, and glory of building something meaningful.

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We’re back for another episode of Curious Conversations—and this week, we’re joined by the radiant, powerhouse that is Alex Pike 💉✨ ** One of us was on auntie duty so you can see us running in and out of the studio.

Alex is a Registered Nurse and the founder of Face by Alex Pike, a Melbourne and Albury-based aesthetic clinic known for cutting-edge cosmetic injectables, laser treatments, and advanced skincare. She’s also the host of The Face Podcast with Alex Pike and the creator of the Inside Out Beauty Program.

In this episode, we go deep and wide from the weirdest TikTok beauty trends (hello, salmon sperm) to real talk on ageing, menopause, and what true confidence looks like in 2025.

We cover:


🧬 Trending facial treatments from South Korea & TikTok 
🧴 Alex’s must-have skincare products for real results
🧘‍♀️ Alex’s sobriety and healing journey 


This one is packed with wisdom, laughs, and realness. Whether you’re into skincare, self-worth, or the science of ageing gracefully, you’ll walk away feeling seen and inspired.

#AlexPike #CuriousConversations #SalmonSpermFacial #BeautyTrends2025 #InsideOutBeauty #CosmeticInjectables #SkincareOver40 #MenopauseSkin #HealingJourney #SobrietyAndJoy #WomenInWellness #RealTalkPodcast

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We’re back with a new episode of Curious Conversations—and this season, we’re going deeper. Maybe we’re maturing, maybe we’re just craving more real… but either way, it’s giving vulnerability, change, and a whole lot of reflection.

This week, we had an epiphany:

Have we forgotten how to have fun? Are we taking everything—including ourselves—a little too seriously?

In this episode, we explore:

🎢 Why fun might be the missing piece in our lives

🧠 How vulnerability and change are showing up for us in 2025

📊 The "Fun Scale" we made up to help track how much joy we’re actually letting in

🔥 And the big question: Could having fun be the real secret to success?

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or a little too in your head lately—this is your permission slip to loosen up and laugh again.

Hit play, hit subscribe, and let’s bring more lightness into the chaos.

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#FunIsSuccess #CuriousConversations #Vulnerability #GrowthIn2025 #TullyAndSarah #LifeEpiphanies #FunScale #MentalHealth #SelfDiscovery #JoyMatters #RealTalkPodcast

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We're back - and this week, we’re going deep. In a world obsessed with perfection, youth, and filters, what does beauty actually mean in 2025?

In this episode, we’re getting real about:

💉 Botox, wrinkles, and ageing on our own terms

🪞The beauty work we’ve had done—and why we don’t regret it

🧠 Toxic opinions and bullying people (especially women) still face online

❤️‍🔥 And most importantly, how all of this ties into self-worth

Why do people feel entitled to comment on how others look? Why is ageing still something to be “fixed”? And how can we reclaim confidence in our bodies and faces without shame?

Whether you’ve had work done, are thinking about it, or just want to feel better in your skin - this is your episode.

✨ Vulnerable, honest, and totally judgment-free - this is beauty, unfiltered.

👉 Hit that like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts in the comments. We want to hear your stories.

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#Botox #BeautyStandards #SelfWorth #AgingGracefully #WomenSupportingWomen #TullyAndSarah #BodyPositivity #Confidence #2025Beauty #UnfilteredConversations #NoShame

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We always say words have power… and last week, Tul said she wouldn’t be here next episode—turns out, she was right.

This week, I’m joined by our dear friend, Stitch Up Studios co-founder, and all-round legend Elisha, aka Temu Tully. While Tul is away, Elisha steps in and brings the goods with a fresh take on two of our most popular topics: friendship and influence.

We start by diving deeper into last week’s chat on healthy friendships—you loved it, so we had to keep the convo going. Then we shift gears into the world of influencers and modern marketing.

Elisha brings her insights from years in the corporate space, working directly with influencers and brands. We cover:

📱 Where influencer marketing is heading

💡 What makes an influencer actually good

🌟 Why Stitch Up Studios is doing things differently—and why that matters

This one’s honest, open, and filled with real talk about friendship, the media space, and building something meaningful in 2025.

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#FriendshipGoals #InfluencerMarketing #StitchUpStudios #PodcastEpisode #FemaleFounders #HealthyFriendships #WomenInBusiness #TullyAndSarah #ElishaTemu #ModernInfluence #AuthenticContent

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Last week was emotional as Sarah opened up about her family news, and we just want to say a huge thank you for the love, support, and messages you’ve sent her. 💛

This week, we’re circling back to a topic that hit hard: friendship. Our episode on friendship breakups was one of our most-listened to, but today, we’re flipping the script. What actually makes a healthy friendship? What does friendship mean to us in 2025? And how do you make new friends after 30?

We’re breaking it all down:👯‍♀️ The traits of a good friend💬 How to navigate adult friendships💘 Is making friends in your 30s just like dating? (We kinda think so.)

🎧 Plus, Tul has a new obsession… enter: Benny Blanco 👀

If you’ve ever felt lost in friendship, craved deeper connections, or wondered how to make friends as an adult, you’re not alone. This one’s for you.

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#HealthyFriendships #FriendshipBreakups #MakingFriendsAfter30 #AdultFriendships #TullyAndSarah #BennyBlanco #Podcast #SelfGrowth #FemaleFriendships #EmotionalWellbeing

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We’re officially back for our first episode of 2025! 💫 After an extended break, we knew we had to hit record before the year got away from us—so here we are, in our temporary setup, bringing you a raw and emotional return.

This episode is full of love, loss, and grief as we open up about everything that’s happened during our time away. There are a lot of tears and a lot of feelings.

2025 is bringing change, but before we step into the new, we needed to have this conversation. We missed you, and we can’t wait to take on this year together.

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🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications—big things are coming!

#Grief #LoveAndLoss #TullyAndSarah #Podcast #Healing #EmotionalConversation #LifeUpdate #NewBeginnings

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[Watch the episode here] As another year comes to a close, we’re taking a step back to reflect on the moments, milestones, and mistakes that shaped 2024. In this episode, we’re unpacking 24 powerful lessons that emerged from a year of big changes for both Tully and me - challenges, triumphs, and transformations.

Whether you’re looking for clarity, motivation, or simply a moment to pause and reflect, this episode offers a thoughtful look at the wisdom we gained—and how it can guide us into 202

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[VIDEO HERE] Sarah's 97-year-old Nanna and Pa are back for another episode. Wisdom in their years, Shirl and Alex go through the decades that were the best years of their lives and advice to younger people. We are truly lucky to be able to sit down with older people who have experienced so much of life. Are they scared knowing what's coming?

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