TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes themes of depression, suicide and substance abuse.

If there's one story you listen to today, let it be Leila McDougall's... because it won't just change your life, but it could help save one. 

In this episode, you'll hear how Leila defies the dyslexia stigma, why she left her teaching career behind and how she created an incredibly important Australian feature film with absolutely no experience under her belt... 

 Just A Farmer hits regional cinemas March 21st https://www.justafarmer.net/ 

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Aussie actress Susie Porter reveals how a dodgy fish-and-chips changed the trajectory of her career, what life is like on a film set, the secret to remembering script lines and why the best things in her life don't have her fingerprints on them... 

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For 15 years, Jack Laurence felt like 'the invisible man' in Australian radio. From redundancy, to being told he'd "never be a superstar", Jack hit an all time low.

Little did he realise this was just the beginning of an exciting new adventure... One which would see him talking to some of the world's toughest criminals in his podcast, One Minute Remaining.

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What do the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Obama, and a missing pair of shoes all have in common? They're all key part of this next guests incredible career journey.

Julia George quit her day job in Event Planning, where she worked on events at the Olympics and the White House, to become a Psychic Medium. 

There's very few people who have stories from inside the walls of the West Wing... But Julia is the exception. From a slightly awkward bathroom interaction with the Secret Service to communicating with those who've passed on, Julia's story will blow your mind.

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If you weren't one of the twenty-two women vying for Matty J's heart on The Bachelor, then there's a pretty big chance you'll be falling head over heels for him after today's chat... 

Matty J is a loveable jack of all trades… A TV star, content creator, comedian, podcaster, knock-out Dad and perhaps, a future Speed Walking champion. 

Between the belly laughs, Matty touches on the unheard parts of his journey… including the awkward moments of growing up, falling in love on reality TV and how life looks taking on a new job title: Dad. 

He might've traded roses for nappies, but it's clear Matty's career journey has landed him exactly right where he was meant to be. 

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Diamonds are made under pressure... and this gem of a person is living proof it's true. 

Talitha Cummins quit her day job as a Journalist and Weather Reporter to shine in the world of Jewellery making. She’s the incredibly talented and proud founder of bespoke Australian jewellery company, ‘The Cut’. 

From chasing the world’s biggest stories, to discovering her passion for diamonds, Talitha’s wonderful career journey shows that although it might seem a little confusing at first, eventually, it all falls into place.

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We’re all prone to making mistakes… Some are trivial, whilst others are pretty paramount.

So, how did a huge, career-ending PR blunder lead today’s guest bouncing up the entrepreneurial ladder? You’ll have to listen to find out.  

Ant Morell quit his day job in the world of PR and Banking to create his own indoor trampoline company, BOUNCE… which boasts an annual $34mil dollar in revenue.

From drawing plans on a napkin, to making his dreams a reality, Ant's business isn't just taking Australia by storm... but the world too. 

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Glossy pages filled with gorgeous garments and living it up with the most lavish A-list celebs... Ahhh the life of a fashion editor, right? 

For today's Out Of Office guest, Paula Joye, it's not completely off the mark... But we all start somewhere... For Paula, this meant collecting coffees, meeting dreaded deadlines and almost risking your life to save a Versace dress.

Paula Joye has had a career most people would dream about... From Editor and Founder of Australia's most iconic fashion magazines to writing her own book, The Glow Up, she's the authority on what's in and what's out.

This episode is full of valuable learnings, laughter and tears. Check it out now. 

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Inspiration can strike anywhere… and for today’s guest, listening to a High Court Judge sparked her lightbulb moment. 

Antonia Marran quit her day job in the world of media to pursue a career as a Family Lawyer and Parenting Coordinator.

From conflict to co-parenting, Antonia has dedicated the latter part of her career to helping families delicately deal with the difficulties of divorce. 

Although it’s a sensitive subject for many, this episode is full of plenty of laughs as Antonia talks about life growing up with her older sister Nicole Kidman, to her strange choice of toast spread in the Hard Hitting Questions.

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A confronting yet an undeniable reality, is that tomorrow is never guaranteed. So, if a loved one was to pass on, would you feel as though you knew enough about them? 

What was life like growing up? Who was their first kiss? What was their greatest achievement? What’s been the biggest life lesson they ever learnt? 

Shaped by her own personal experience with grief, one woman had this exact thought… and it led her to create one of the most touching products on the market. 

Dimity Brassil quit her day job in finance to create her own company, A Lasting Tale, which captures the life story of loved ones… like an audio time-capsule. 

If you’ve ever lost someone near and dear to you, this episode is a must-listen. 

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