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.

Eleanor Pendleton became Australia’s youngest beauty editor at just 20 years old. She then went on to found Gritty Pretty, Australia's first digital only beauty publication. In part one of this conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Eleanor reflects on her early career, interning at Cosmopolitan to navigating tabloid culture, glossy magazines and the shift from print to digital.

She shares how those formative years shaped her values, challenged her ethics and laid the foundations for building a platform that helped redefine Australia’s beauty landscape.

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.

In this episode of Never Give Up: Power Moves, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with natural born mystic and psychic medium Anna Boyd to talk about tapping into your intuition - what it really is, how to recognise it and how to use it as a practical tool in everyday life.

From understanding the difference between intuition and anxiety to building simple grounding rituals and making clearer decisions, Anna shares how women can reconnect with their inner guidance during periods of change, uncertainty and transition. Together, they unpack why more women are turning to psychic mediums, how to approach readings with confidence and how trusting yourself can become one of the most powerful moves you make.

Power Moves is a companion series from @nevergiveuppod, delivering 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: Power Moves, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with one of Australia’s leading hair and makeup artists Max May, to talk about beauty as a confidence tool, not just a final touch. From working with global names to years spent behind the camera with Lorna, Max shares how the right look, energy and mindset can completely change how you feel walking into a room.

Max breaks down the biggest everyday beauty mistakes he sees, the simple tweaks that make the biggest difference, his go-to kit essentials and the wellness rituals that keep him grounded in a very fast paced industry.

Power Moves is a companion series from @nevergiveuppod - 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, Dominique Elissa opens up about losing her mum just 14 days after her wedding and how that heartbreak became the driving force behind her gratitude-led wellness brand, Selfdom. Dom shares the rituals that helped her rebuild, the power of community and why connection - not perfection - is now her north star as she navigates life, wellness and social media.
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.
Dom’s chosen charity is the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation, supporting patients, families and the frontline staff who cared for her mum throughout her cancer journey.

Dominique Elissa is one of Australia’s most recognised models and influencers, but for years the reality behind the photos was far from perfect. In part one of this candid conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Dom shares how she began modelling at 12, the pressure to perform, the anxiety and insomnia she hid for years, and the moment she realised her identity had become wrapped up in her work.
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.
Dom’s chosen charity is the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation, supporting patients, families and the frontline staff who cared for her mum throughout her cancer journey.

In the very first episode of Never Give Up: Power Moves, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with her longtime friend and publicist, Grace Garrick from Movement Agency, to talk about vision - what it takes to get people to believe in your ideas, push through doubt and build momentum when you’re just starting out in business.

From coining the term “activewear” three decades ago, to building a global brand that continues to evolve, Lorna shares the defining moments, lessons and rituals that have helped her stay focused, avoid burnout and keep moving forward with purpose.

Power Moves is a new companion series from @nevergiveuppod - 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.

From on-stage moments that went global to navigating media headlines and online scrutiny, Sopha Dopha opens up about the tougher side of success. In part two with Lorna Jane Clarkson, she talks about values, self-confidence, setting boundaries, the power of journaling, and how her mum and partner keep her grounded while building All For Mimi.

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.

Soph’s chosen charity is Ronald McDonald House, supporting ill children and their families.

At just 17 years old Sophia Begg aka Sopha Dopha went viral and her life changed instantly. Today she’s one of Australia’s most in demand digital creators with more than 2 million followers - and the founder of fashion label All For Mimi. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Soph shares how it all began, the creative drive behind her content, the realities of sudden fame and what it takes to stay true to yourself when everyone has an opinion.

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.

Soph’s chosen charity is Ronald McDonald House, supporting ill children and their families.

After growing kikki.K into a global stationery empire, Kristina Karlsson faced her toughest chapter yet - losing the business she built from the ground up. In part two of this candid conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Kristina reflects on the reality of losing it all, resilience, and finding her purpose again. From the thrill of expansion to the heartbreak of closure, she shares the lessons that only come from falling down and getting back up, and how she’s now redefining success on her own terms through Dream Life.

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.

Kristina’s chosen charity is the Tererai Trent International Foundation, which builds schools and transforms education opportunities for children and women in Zimbabwe.