Never Give Up with Lorna Jane Clarkson

In this special solo episode of Never Give Up, Lorna Jane Clarkson opens up about a side of building Lorna Jane she’s rarely spoken about - the personal cost of creating something that becomes such a big part of your life.
From friendships that changed and the decision not to have children to the pressure of having her name on the brand, Lorna reflects on the choices and trade-offs she’s made, the support that carried her through and how success has shaped her life beyond the business. She shares what 37 years as a founder has taught her about handling pressure, making difficult decisions and building the resilience to keep going when things don’t go to plan.
Lorna unpacks what success can ask of you along the way - the relationships that change, the choices that shape your life and the resilience you build through it all - and why, knowing everything she knows now, she would still choose to do it all over again.

In this episode of Never Give Up, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with leading habit researcher, behavioural scientist and author Dr. Gina Cleo to unpack why our habits can be so hard to change - and what actually works when willpower isn't enough.

From the science behind how habits form to breaking the scroll hole, becoming a morning person and understanding why the 21 day habit rule is a myth, Gina explains how our brains are wired and why we're not stuck with the patterns we've created. She shares practical tools for making lasting change including starting small, habit stacking and learning to see yourself as the person you want to become.

Together, Lorna and Gina explore how small changes can reshape the way we live and why understanding your habits could be the first step towards creating the life you want.

If this conversation has inspired you to take a closer look at your own habits, Dr. Gina Cleo will be hosting her three night Rewire Your Habits Retreat at SOMA Lorna Jane, where you can dive deeper into the science of habit change and put these tools into practice. For more retreat information please visit www.somalornajane.com.au

In this episode of Never Give Up, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with founder, creative and entrepreneur Elle Ferguson for a conversation about confidence, authenticity and what it takes to build a lasting personal brand.

From her early days in fashion and visual merchandising to becoming one of Australia’s original content creators, Elle shares how trusting her instincts helped her carve out a unique path. She opens up about launching successful businesses, learning when to say no, building trust with her audience and why staying true to yourself is often the biggest advantage in business and life.

These express episodes of @nevergiveuppod, deliver shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life.

In this special solo episode of Never Give Up, Lorna Jane Clarkson shares the lessons she's learned from more than 37 years of building one of Australia's most successful activewear brands.

From starting with a simple idea and no funding to navigating growth, leadership lessons and business setbacks, Lorna pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build something that lasts. She opens up about mistakes, resilience, finding the right partners, and why knowing your "why" matters more than any business plan.

Whether you're a founder, aspiring entrepreneur or simply chasing a big dream, this episode is an honest look at the realities of business beyond the highlight reel - and the mindset required to keep going when things get tough.

In this episode of Never Give Up, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with journalist, author and podcast host Clare Stephens for an honest conversation about identity, comparison and what it really means to live authentically.

From growing up as an identical twin to navigating public scrutiny, social media and self doubt, Clare shares how comparison can shape the way we see ourselves - and why vulnerability is often the key to real connection. She also opens up about writing her book The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done, the emotional toll of online pile-ons and the lessons she’s learned about creativity, confidence and self worth.

These express episodes of @nevergiveuppod, deliver shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life.

In part two of her conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Jane Lu shares how she scaled Showpo into a global brand - and the mindset that helped her get there. From her “lazy CEO” philosophy to hiring the right people and backing bold ideas, Jane breaks down what it really takes to build and lead a successful business.

She opens up about failure, navigating tough moments, working with her husband, and why taking action instead of overthinking is the fastest way to learn. Jane reflects on the power of community, supporting other women and why the early, messy stages of business are often the most important.

The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.

Jane’s chosen charity is The Hunger Project, supporting communities to end world hunger through sustainable, women-led solutions.

Jane Lu is the founder and CEO of global fashion brand Showpo, but her journey started far from the world of eCommerce. As the only child of traditional Chinese parents, Jane shares what it was like to emigrate from China as a young child, how she worked tirelessly in her quest to get a job good enough to support her parents and how taking a risk changed everything.

In part one of this conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Jane talks about the early days of quitting her job in secret and pretending to go to work and starting a business from her parents garage. She opens up about failure, resilience and the mindset shift that helped her turn a small idea into a global brand.

The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.

Jane’s chosen charity is The Hunger Project, supporting communities to end world hunger through sustainable, women-led solutions.

In this episode of Never Give Up, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with financial planner and educator Canna Campbell to break down money in a way that actually feels simple, empowering and doable.
From getting out of debt and building better habits to understanding investing, super and everyday spending, Canna shares the practical steps you can take to feel more in control of your finances. She unpacks why financial confidence is something you learn, not something you’re born with and how small, consistent changes can completely shift your future.
These express episodes of @nevergiveuppod, deliver shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life.

In this episode of Never Give Up: Lorna Jane Clarkson is back in the hot seat with longtime publicist Grace Garrick to unpack the routines that have helped her build and sustain a 35+ year global brand and retail business.

From morning workouts and weekly planning to “eating the frog” and protecting her energy, Lorna shares the simple habits that keep her clear headed, focused and one step ahead. She reflects on longevity in business, working with her husband, and why mistakes are an important part of any successful business.

These express episodes of  @nevergiveuppod, deliver shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life. 

In part two of her conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Eleanor Pendleton opens up about the decision to close her digital Beauty Magazine, Gritty Pretty after nearly a decade and why stepping away from her successful business became the catalyst to finally build her own beauty brand, Haléau.

She shares what it took to develop a brand in silence, the pressure of going from critic to creator, and the moment launch day sales proved she’d made the right call. Eleanor reflects on financial independence, integrity in business and the lessons she hopes to pass on to the next generation.

The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.

Eleanor’s chosen charity is Djirra, an Aboriginal women’s charity supporting Indigenous women and families impacted by family violence.