I absolutely loved chatting to Jules, not least because she and Cam had just announced their baby news on the weekend. Jules has had a fascinating career, moving to London in her early 20’s she spent time working at the Iconic Harrods as Head of Bridal Hair & Make-up (even doing Mrs Al-Fayed’s hair). Her next gig was as a ‘Master Barber’ at Royal warrant holding establishment and the oldest barbers in the world. Missing home, Jules came back to Sydney and ran a trendy blow dry bar… and then she applied for a show you may know, MAFS.

 

It was during the three months of filming, and spending her days and nights getting in and out of shaped underwear that the idea for her new business was born. Figur as Jules says “Is designed for confidence and comfort, with the goal of making women feel beautiful and confident in their clothes and in their everyday lives”

 

Jules shares her experience of putting everything she has into a start-up business, whilst in the midst of a lock down and while ‘growing a human’. She also shared who her and husband Cam’s Hall Passes are…

 

This was my first podcast interview post COVID-19 lock down. As someone who is ‘technically challenged’ at the best of times, after many failed attempts (and a few lawn mowers that halted recording) I felt like Eddie The Eagle at the Olympics when I finally nailed the set up! Hope you enjoy.

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Potentially Cathrine's most radical career change guest to date. From short back and sides and half-head of foils to boiler suits and murders scenes. Inspired to make the leap after watching TV show 'How Clean is Your Crime Scene' Donna has spent the best part of 10 years cleaning up after some full-on crimes. She has seen it all!

 

Donna, a petite blonde who loves her motorbike and tattoos, has also found time to write about her experiences in a fascinating book called 'Bloodstains and Ballgowns'.

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Jo Ryan was up a mountain (literally) and not just any mountain, but Mount Everest when she decided to quit her job in publishing. 15 years on and her BabyBliss method has helped over 4000 families settle their babies and toddler with sleep issues. Cathrine experienced Jo’s magic firsthand, 10 years ago, when she helped her own non-sleeping 10-month-old into a routine. A life saver to any sleep deprived parent.

 

Jo shares great tips on starting out on your own, the importance of getting a business plan and having a mentor. She would also like to amend her ‘Hall Pass’ answer to actor and funny man Paul Rudd.

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For years he entertained Australia as part of a #1 rating comedy duo ‘Merrick & Rosso’, but now in ‘Part Two’ of his life as he calls it, Tim has followed his love and appreciation of architecture. Six years on from hanging up the radio mic, Tim has successfully toured his stand up show ‘The Man about the House’ around the world, including a show at the Opera House with Grand Designs maestro Kevin McCloud, has written two books, created a TV show for the ABC and has won coveted awards for advocacy in the architecture space. Best of all he is Cathrine’s mate and one of the reasons she had the guts to look for her own ‘Part Two’.

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Cathrine caught up Angela Cebrano left the safety net of working for global giant Sony Music to start her own business, with nothing more than a mobile and laptop. 10 years on Flourish PR is one of the most successful agencies in Australia. A near death experience was the wakeup call that Angela needed to find a new work / life balance. A fantastic chat with an inspirational woman. Angela’s ‘Hall Pass’ story is the best - she actually worked side-by-side him during her time at Sony Music... guess who!

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Cathrine’s quest takes her to Melbourne this week to chat to the fascinating Richard Parker. Richard quit teaching music and founded the now hugely successful Rationale skincare range. Great news even if you forgot your SPF in your 20’s it is never too late to rectify skin problems.

 

Richard went to university in Japan to study a specialist music course. He spent 10 years back in Australia teaching the Suzuki method, but it was during this time that he started to research the science of the skin. Richard himself suffered from sun damage and acne and knew the impact having bad skin could have on someone self-esteem.

 

Richard opens up his 30-year journey since quitting his day job and so far, is Cathrine’s only guest who likes smooth and crunchy peanut butter…

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Cathrine caught up with one of her oldest friends Amanda, or Samantha X as most would know her. A perfect guest for the show; Amanda quit her job and changed professions in quite a spectacular and public way (she even wrote a book about it).  

 

After working as a successful journalist Amanda threw it in and became one of Australia’s most famous high-class escorts. Samantha X shares her story and what years as an escort were really like. Samantha X is open, honest and bloody funny to boot.

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An incredible change of career finds Cathrine catch up with Elle Watmough. Elle went from a career as an air hostess to working in a funeral home. An open and insightful chat about an industry that is still shrouded in mystery. From Japanese ‘Bone Picking’ ceremonies to what you can and can’t cremate – before you ask no beer bottles as they explode. The interview goes behind the scenes to show what happens after people pass away.

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Continuing her quest to discover the secret to following dreams, this week Cathrine catches up with the uber-successful Three Birds Renovations.

Three busy mums who threw in board rooms for building sites and have created a renovation empire including their own Reno School and best-selling book. Cathrine caught up with the Charlies Angels of the reno world and found out all about the team’s hard work, wearing hard hats. From vision boards, working with friends and not fearing failure the ladies open up their home, and hearts.

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In her quest to discover the secret to following dreams, Cathrine sat down with fashion guru Tash Sefton. As someone who spectacularly, and successfully quit a high-flying glamourous corporate job in fashion (that saw her travel the world), to co-found a global online business and now runs Where Did Your Style Go. From amassing a huge social following, to having her on TV show Tash shares her journey and gives great advice. Tash also spills the beans on her Hall Pass and go-to Karaoke song…

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