Denise Scott is a national treasure - she has graced our televisions since the 90s with her warm and cheeky brand of humour. She joins Jess to speak about being a part of Shaun Micallef's Origin Odyssey. Surprisingly Denise says she has lived a ‘small life’, and she talks about how she managed breast cancer treatment while filming Mother & Son. This is a side of Denise you might not have seen before.

Watch Shaun Micallef's Origin Odyssey here: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/shaun-micallefs-origin-odyssey

And find tickets to Denise's live show here: https://comedy.com.au/tour/denise-scott/

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Bridey Drake is a name that you might have heard of if you have a young woman in your household; or perhaps you follow her on social media yourself. Considering she has 12 million followers across her social accounts, the chances are pretty high. Despite her enormous following, Bridey is remarkably down to earth, and determined to be a positive force in the world.

She joins Jess to open up about her struggles in school before finding her way, how she built a business empire, and her new documentary Bridey Drake: Pure Average.

You can watch Bridey's documentary now on Stan here: https://www.stan.com.au/watch/bridey-drake-pure-average

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Danielle Spencer has lived many lives; on the screen, behind the microphone, and as a mother while her famous ex pursued his career. Now, with a new album aptly titled 'Regenerate', she's creating art for herself, and it's glorious. She joins Jess to speak about burnout, how she deals with trolls, and the surprising way she manages her chronic pain.

You can find Danielle's album to buy or stream here: https://daniellespencermusic.com/ 

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If you are travelling to Sydney Airport, chances are you might drive over the newly built Deborah Lawrie Flyover. Its namesake is the remarkable Captain Deborah Lawrie, who was the first woman in Australia to become a pilot for a commercial airline, after a ground‑breaking legal battle. Despite being qualified, Deborah Lawrie’s applications to be a pilot were repeatedly rejected due to her gender, but her will to fly and stand up for what is right helped her pave the way for women everywhere.

She’s written a remarkable memoir called Touching the Sky, which you can find here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/touching-the-sky-deborah-lawrie/ebook/9781460718599.html?srsltid=AfmBOorKh_e6KQU4bs2A4tO5muqCfjISstM_Qd057JsQOHuRrqyke9E4

Deborah is a trailblazer in every sense of the word, and she’s still flying for Virgin Australia. This is conversation is not to be missed.

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In this special bonus episode, guest Annabel Crabb turned the tables on Jess Rowe to ask her about her experiences in the media, good and bad.

Make sure you listen to the full interview with Annabel first, and you can watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/jzdLpXirGQc

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Annabel Crabb is a journalist, podcaster, writer, and host of the hit show Kitchen Cabinet, which you can watch now on ABC TV and ABC iview. 

Now in its eighth season, Annabel has meals cooked for her by some of the most powerful people in the country while she brings along dessert. The ideal recipe for disarming and frank conversations.

In her personal life, Annabel has experienced her own highs and lows, from meeting her partner and starting a family, to the loss of her brother. In this conversation, Annabel opens up about the best and worst parts of being human.

And don't miss our bonus episode with Annabel, where she discussed life in the media with Jess.

You can watch Kitchen Cabinet on ABC iView: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/kitchen-cabinet 

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Esther Perel is a best-selling author and podcaster, and is no stranger to talking about topics that other people might shy away from. Her podcast 'Where Should We Begin' has her speaking to real couples about the problems in their relationships, and her seminal book 'Mating In Captivity' has sold over a million copies and turns 20 this year. She joins Jess ahead of her Australian tour to speak about staying intimate in a relationship, the importance of surprising your partner, and how technology has changed relationships.

Get tickets to see Esther Perel live here: https://www.tegdainty.com/tour/ep26web/

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At only sixteen Gabriella Cilmi was experiencing incredible success; she had a hit single with 'Sweet About Me' and a number 1 album, and six ARIA award wins. But behind the scenes, she was struggling under the pressure of the music industry and her figuring out who she really was. Almost 2 decades later, she's releasing music again on her own terms, with her new album Pure Love coming out on the 9th of October. This is Gabriella Cilmi, in her own words.

Preorder Gabriella's album Pure Love here: https://gabriellacilmimusic.com/ 

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John Edward is the most popular guest we've ever had on The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, and for good reason. His ability to make people feel seen, heard, and connected to loved ones who have passed has earned him millions of fans. John joins Jess again to discuss the power of choosing hope over negativity, how you can protect your energy and why some people don't like what he does. John also answers some of your questions about life after death.

See John live here: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/john-edward-tickets/artist/803926 
And watch him on EvolvePlus TV: https://evolveplustv.com/

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Steph de Sousa has millions of people who follow her for easy, no-fuss recipes. She shares her love of food with the world, but in this conversation with Jess, she opens up about so much more.

From her mental health, to raising four kids and now being a grandmother, and her new cookbook No Stress Recipe Queen, this is a side of Steph you probably haven't heard before.

You can find her new book, No Stress Recipe Queen: Take the Chaos Out of the Kitchen Every Night of the Week, here: https://harpercollins.com.au/products/9781460768730

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