Stephanie Browitt has been through more than anyone ever should, and she's only 23. Alongside her mum Marie, she lost her father Paul and sister Krystal after the White Island volcano erupted in New Zealand in 2019, as well as suffering burns to 70% of her body. She navigated unimaginable loss while going through a gruelling recovery, all the while with Marie by her side. Despite this, her resilience is astounding, and her positivity and love for her family shines through.

This is a conversation you're unlikely to forget any time soon. And you can find out more about Stephanie’s experience in the memoir she wrote with her mother, it’s called ‘Out of that Ashes’ and you can find it here: https://harpercollins.com.au/products/9781460719312_out-of-the-ashes

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Everyone knows the name Donna Hay; if you don't already own one of her cookbooks, you might have seen her on your TV or in one of your favourite magazines over the last 25 years. Her new show Donna Hay Coastal Celebrations on Disney+ is all about good food and style, but she joins us on the show today to go deeper, on how she got her start, her experience as a mother, and why even she doesn't know what's next for her.

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Suzi Quatro is the definition of a rock star; the 75 year old has just released her eighteenth album Freedom and shows no sign of slowing down. She joins Jess for an in-depth chat about everything from keeping her ego in check, her obsession with Elvis Presley and exactly how she continues to feel sexy (and how you can too).

Suzi's new album Freedom is out now, and you can find it here: https://suziquatro.lnk.to/freedomCN
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Dame Quentin Bryce has lived a life of firsts; she was our first female Governor-General, the first women accepted to the Queensland Bar, and the first woman to be appointed to the faculty at T. C. Beirne School of Law at the University of Queensland, to name a few. And we're lucky enough to have this trailblazer as a guest on her first ever podcast!

Together with her biographer Juliet Rieden, author of 'Quentin Bryce', she joins Jess to talk about her remarkable life; from meeting the Queen, the importance of beauty, laughter and and female friendship, and what ageing means to her.

You can find the book 'Quentin Bryce' here: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/quentin-bryce-the-authorised-biography-9781761341908

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Virginia Giuffre was a survivor, activist, mother, and treasured family member to her brother Sky, and sister-in-law Amanda. One year ago, after years of tireless campaigning and activism for fellow survivors of sexual abuse, she died by suicide. Since her death, Sky and Amanda have continued her important work through SOAR, her non profit, and they join Jess to speak about their experience losing Virginia, their thoughts on Jeffrey Epstein's death and former Prince Andrew's arrest, and most importantly, what their wonderful sister was like.

To support Sky and Amanda's important work, you can find their Go Fund Me here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-virginia-giuffres

If this conversation has raised anything for you, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or call 1800 RESPECT, a domestic, family and sexual violence counselling service.

The alleged experiences and allegations being discussed in this interview are the personal accounts, opinions and recollections of my guests, based on their own understanding of events. They are not established facts about any individual.
In particular, references to Virginia Giuffre, her marriage, and her husband Robert involve highly sensitive and disputed matters.
In 2015 Robert Giuffre was charged with domestic violence offences and pleaded guilty in Colorado. He has also been charged with firearm and driving offences in Western Australia.
There are other allegations made in this conversation that Robert Giuffre has not been charged with, nor found guilty of, any offence relating to the allegations of abuse being described here. Any mention of such allegations should be understood as unproven claims, not findings of a court.

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Welcome to the Big Talk Book Club!

This is a special little series within The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, where we still skip the

small talk ... but this time, we're diving into the books that really stay with us.

This conversation is with British writer Esther Freud. Esther has written 10 novels… her first book- Hideous Kinky- was based on her own life- and was later turned into a film starring Kate Winslet.

Esther is part of a famous family- her sister is the fashion designer Bella Freud… her father was the painter Lucien Freud and her great grandfather was Sigmund Freud.

In this episode we talk about her latest novel My Sister and Other Lovers. And the line

authors walk between fact and fiction.

And if you love this conversation with Esther I think you’ll enjoy my chat with Mahalia

Barnes.

LINKS:

• Holly’s new book  ’MY SISTER AND OTHER LOVERS'  is available now wherever you get your books
• If you loved this chat with ESTHER we think you'll love Jess's conversation with musician Mahalia Barnes  here
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CREDITS:

Host: Jessica Rowe

Guest: Esther Freud

Audio Producer: Nat Marshall

Production Company: Crap Housewife 

Media & Collaboration Enquiries: Watercooler Talent 

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Welcome to the Big Talk Book Club!

This is a special little series within The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, where we still skip the

small talk ... but this time, we're diving into the books that really stay with us. The ones that

spark big feelings, juicy questions, and honest reflections.

In this episode is New York Times best seller Natasha Lester. Natasha writes historical

fiction, telling stories of women who have previously remained untold. The focus of our

conversation is Natasha’s remarkable novel The Mademoiselle Alliance. It’s the story of

Marie Madeline Fourcade, the only woman to lead a French Resistance network in the

Second World War.

And if you enjoyed this conversation, you’ll love my conversation with journalist Cheng Lei.

LINKS:

• Natasha’s new book  ’THE MADEMOISELLE ALLIANCE'  is available now wherever you get your books
• If you enjoyed this chat with Natasha we think you'll love Jess's conversation with journalist Cheng Lei here
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CREDITS:

Host: Jessica Rowe

Guest: Natasha Lester

Audio Producer: Nat Marshall

Production Company: Crap Housewife

Media & Collaboration Enquiries: Watercooler Talent

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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Welcome to the Big Talk Book Club!

This is a special little series within The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show, where we still skip the

small talk ... but this time, we're diving into the books that really stay with us. The ones that

spark big feelings, juicy questions, and honest reflections.

Our first author in the series is international best selling author Holly Ringland. In this

conversation we talk about finding joy through creativity and how we need to give ourselves

permission to create. These ideas are at the heart of Holly’s latest book, The House that Joy

Built. It’s a memoir of sorts and also a unicorn toolkit to help you face your fear and spark

your imagination again. I know it’s helped me and I think this conversation will nourish your

soul too!

Holly Ringland has also written the international best sellers, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart

and The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding.

And if you loved this conversation with Holly, I think you’ll love my chat with actor Jacqueline

McKenzie.

LINKS:

• Holly’s new book  ’THE HOUSE THAT JOY BUILT'  is available now wherever you get your books
• If you loved this chat with Melissa we think you'll love Jess's conversation with actor Jacqueline McKenzie. here
• If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify
• Click this link to save up to 20% on Explore’s most popular small group adventures: https://www.exploreworldwide.com.au/

CREDITS:

Host: Jessica Rowe

Guest: Holly Ringland

Audio Producer: Nat Marshall

Production Company: Crap Housewife

Media & Collaboration Enquiries: Watercooler Talent

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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Samantha Harris is one of Australia’s most recognisable models and a proud advocate for Indigenous representation in fashion. From gracing the cover of Vogue as the first Aboriginal model to writing her inspiring memoir Role Model, Samantha’s story is one of courage, grace, and determination. Her career has redefined beauty standards while celebrating cultural identity and resilience, making her a true trailblazer in the industry.

In this heartfelt conversation with Jess, Samantha reflects on her journey from a shy country girl with big dreams to becoming a confident force on the catwalk and soon-to-be mother. She opens up about the powerful influence of her late mother, the lessons learned from early challenges, and the importance of staying grounded in her Aboriginal heritage. Together explore how family, identity, and inner strength have shaped her success, and how Samantha hopes to inspire the next generation to walk proudly in their own footsteps.

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LINKS:

• Samantha's memoir 'ROLE MODEL'  is available now wherever you get your books 

• If you loved this chat with Melissa we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Elle Macpherson here
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CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Samantha Harris 
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall 
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

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For more than 30 years, Karla Grant has been a trailblazer in Australian media, a proud Western Arrernte woman whose fearless journalism has paved the way for greater representation of Indigenous voices on screen. As the host and executive producer of Living Black on NITV, Karla has dedicated her career to truth-telling, giving a platform to stories too often overlooked, and inspiring generations through her courage, authenticity, and grace.

In this deeply personal conversation, Karla reflects on facing racism as a young girl to becoming one of Australia’s most respected Indigenous broadcasters. She opens up about the moments that tested her resilience, the people who shaped her path, and the drive that continues to fuel her fight for social justice. Karla shares how turning 60 has brought new joy and perspective, and why storytelling remains at the heart of who she is, not just as a journalist, but as a woman, a mother, and an advocate for truth.

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LINKS:

• While Living Black has wrapped for the year, you can catch up anytime on SBS On Demand. And if you’re looking for more powerful storytelling, Karla Grant Presents showcases a curated selection of documentaries and films, each introduced by Karla, who offers her personal insights and thoughtful context to deepen your viewing experience.

• If you loved this chat with Karla we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Leah Purcell here 
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CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Karla Grant 
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall 
Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today.

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