So, I Quit My Day Job

When it comes to your career, do you sometimes feel like you're spinning a million plates at once? Well, welcome to the everyday life of today's unbelievable guest. 

In today's episode, Maria Thattil talks about the moment she was crowned Miss Universe Australia, why 'perfection' is overrated and how trying to do too many things at once left her feeling "robbed of so much joy".

She's the author of 'Unbound', a TedX speaker and now, an actress in the iconic Aussie TV show, Neighbours. 

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First comes love, then comes marriage, next comes a bizarre sex dream about a famous chef... Is that how the old saying goes? 

Today's guest is the delightful Jules Robinson, who shares why it was "vibe at first sight" with on-screen and off-screen husband Cam Merchant, how she's empowering women around the world, crazy dreams and missing four deadlines for her latest book, 'Ask Jules'. 

'Ask Jules' is available to purchase now.

 

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He's the man who interviews star-studded celebrities, but today, the tables were turned...

In today's episode, Richard Wilkins reveals an early love for British music, sending poems to girls he liked in school, the time his manager changed his name without him knowing and the phone call he got from Michael Jackson... 

To hear more from Richard, check out his new podcast with son Christian, The Apple & The Tree. Available wherever you get your podcasts. 

 

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If you haven't heard of today's guest... have you been living under a rock?!

In today's episode, Shaynna Blaze shares how a blooper led to her success on Selling Houses, her favourite renovation project to date, the reality of filming The Block and why she's making a return to music 20 years after releasing her first single. 

 

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with heavy topics, include war and depression. 

In today's episode, Sherine Tadros reflects on her time working as a foreign correspondent in the Gaza strip during the 2008-2009 war and how this incredibly tough journey led to a love of activism.

It wasn't just heartbreaking conflict which changed Sherine's career trajectory, but her own...  

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The best podcasts guests are those who bring the unexpected to the table... and man, didn't we score with Tammin Sursok. 

In this episode, Tammin shares her struggles growing up in the public eye at just 14-years-old, whilst battling eating disorders and bullying. She reveals the best (and worst) parts of parenting, why she's "a self confessed workaholic" and the power of realising ANYTHING is possible.

Her new podcast, The Shit Show, is out now wherever you listen to your podcasts.

 

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There are plenty of reasons you might quit your day job... But what if the choice was no longer yours?

What if a debilitating illness meant saying goodbye to a job you love? 

On today's episode, Kate Pascoe talks about her journey from the exciting world of PR to the freedom she found in Pilates. From late nights and parties, to chronic pain every single day, Kate reveals how endometriosis completely turned her world upside down. 

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Most people struggle to find one, soul-fulfilling career... unless you’re today's Out Of Office guest.

In this episode, Peter Sterling talks about being scouted by Parramatta as a young man, the nerves of his first-grade footy match, why Jack Gibson will forever be a cherished mentor and those hilarious (yet cringey) Footy Show moments. 

Beyond his career, Peter also reveals the impact of losing his mum at 9-years-old, getting engaged to his wife after just seven weeks and life after retirement. 

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If it's too good to be true, it probably is... And when it comes to romance scams, Kylee Dennis is taking a tough-love approach to catch criminals. 

In today's episode, Kylee reveals her most confronting moments as a police officer, the devastating conversation which sparked her career change and why she built Two Face Investigations. 

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This episode deals with explicit topics.

We've had plenty of fascinating guests with the most unbelievable careers on this podcast... But what about a sex spy? 

Ok, well Samuel Hunter isn't *exactly* a sex spy, but if you listen to this episode, you'll get where we're coming from.

Samuel Hunter quit his day job working in a sex shop to become a male escort with a self-proclaimed "dad bod". Hear how Samuel (who's real name isn't actually Samuel) had his life turned upside down by a motorbike crash, the first time he ever took on a client and the awkward (yet hilarious) conversation with his Mum...   

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