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. 

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. 

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. 

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...   

We all love love... So who better to speak with than Mr. Married At First Sight himself? Of course we're referring to the wonderful John Aiken.  In today's Out Of Office episode, you'll hear how John Aiken went from the player on the pitch, to the relationship expert helping people get hitched. He reveals the ONLY time it's ok to lie to a partner (from a little bit of personal experience), an email which completely transformed his career path and how MAFS is helping people around the world in their relationships.   

As the Executive Assistant to an empire-building entrepreneur, Jessica Lynne quickly learnt the importance of predicting your boss's next move... She soon realised this 'intuition' would lead her in a whole other direction. Hear from Jessica as she talks about working for the incredibly high-profile businessman Peter Alexander, the realisation she could connect with the departed and her prediction for Cath's love life... 

TW: This episode deals with some sensitive topics, including eating disorders and substance abuse.   Paige waited YEARS for the promotion of her dreams... And the day she received the good news, she burst into tears. Soon enough, she quit. From battles with addiction to struggling with social alienation, Paige wondered if she'd ever find her feet in the world. Spoiler alert - she well and truly did and these days, she helps others do the same having made the leap from finance to life coach.

When we're talking about successful, global empires, there's one bad-ass Aussie woman who should come to mind...  Janine Allis went from "a single parent with less than nothing", to one of the world's most well-known entrepreneurs. From bluffing her way onto David Bowie's boat to creating the BILLION dollar Boost Juice brand, get ready to be blown away by her incredible career journey. Nine's Food Stars 2024 is on now.

Most of us spend eight hours each day, for five days a week, chained to our desks and glued to our computer screens. Well, this next guest said f*ck that... Monique Ross left the media to become one with nature as a Forest Bathing Guide (yep, that's a thing). In this episode, find out why Monique sees the forest as a therapist, the embarrassing moment on her first day of work and possibly the best hall pass answer on the podcast so far.

Some people might take issue with ‘always a bridesmaid, never a bride’... but not Kerstyn Walsh. In this episode, Kerstyn talks about her love for being centre-stage as a child, how hitting rock bottom led to a pivotal realisation in her career and shares her top tip for any couple looking to tie the knot.

Bill Edgar, aka the Coffin Confessor, might have one of the most bizarre careers to date.  In this episode, Bill shares how he went from being jobless, living on the streets of the Gold Coast and landing in Boggo Road Jail… To getting paid THOUSANDS of dollars to carry out deeds for the dead… 

WARNING: Topics in this episode get a little rogue... Get ready for course language and more mature themes with these two.  Kathy Lette is an award-winning author, hardcore feminist and an all-round INCREDIBLE woman. She's got a way with words... but if there's one missing from her vocabulary, it's 'subtlety'.  Kathy Lette reveals her families reaction to writing Puberty Blues, the moment she was dropped by a publisher and why the future is undoubtedly female... Kathy's latest book, The Revenge Club, is out now.

Benjamin Law has done it all - he's an Australian author, radio host, journalist, executive producer screenwriter... I mean, the list goes on.  From creating The Family Law, a memoir inspired by his own family, to co-producing the hit show Wellmania, Benjamin's career has continued to sky-rocket and everything he touches turns to gold. 

They say a magician never reveals his secrets… but it seems Magic Mike is the exception to this rule, revealing his secrets to success.   In this episode, Mike shares where his love for magic sparked from, why he left the world of finance, his incredibly moving Australia’s Got Talent audition and unheard story involving *cough cough* Chris Hemsworth and Matt Damon… 

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/

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... 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

When it comes to finding your dream job, the skies the limit... For one woman, it meant finding something a little more grounded - literally.  Dr. Rebecca Ray quit her day job as a Pilot to pursue her passion for Psychology. It was this this drive to help people become the best version of themselves which led to six best-selling self-help books... with another on the way.  Although she's dedicated her career to help others navigate their way through this crazy thing we call life, Beck's own journey has come with many moments of anxiety, uncertainty and burnout.  This interview is raw, authentic and EXACTLY what you need to hear if you're feeling a little lost on your own career path... 

What do you think of when you hear ‘Australian icons’? The Harbour Bridge? Kangaroos? Well, if this next guest doesn’t immediately spring to mind, then he will after today’s episode.  Bryan Brown is an award-winning Aussie actor with a humble eighty films and TV shows under his belt. He’s not just a well-known star on the screen… but an author too, with his second book ‘The Drowning’ out now.  In this chat, you’ll hear how a trip to Mykonos completely changed the trajectory of Bryan’s career, the unique way he proposed to wife (and co-star), Rachel Ward, and the behind-the-scenes of working with not one, but two Beatles. 

They say just "fake it 'til you make it"... Well, Jane's living proof it works. Jane didn't just fake her way through the world of finance, but pretended to go to a job (which no longer existed) and hid this from her parents for two whole years...   Jane Lu quit her day job as an Accountant to become the founder and CEO of Australian online fashion retailer, Showpo… a company created in her garage which now rakes in an eye-watering $100 million annually.  Labelling herself as ‘The Lazy CEO’, Jane is anything but… and the story of how she built her own fashion label shows no matter how many speed bumps and setbacks are in your way, there’s always another way around. To hear more about Jane’s inspiring career journey, listen now.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode references drug-use and suicide.  They say money makes the world go round… but for today’s podcast guest, the world of money and material goods nearly led to his undoing.  Tom Cronin quit his day job as a Financial Broker to explore his true passion of becoming a Coach and Meditation Teacher.  His story is confronting, captivating and underpinned by a complete spiritual transformation… from living a Wolf-Of-Wall-Street lifestyle, to a more grounded and zen existence.  It’s a must-listen, so hit play now.

An epiphany… It's the moment of sudden and great realisation, a striking and intuitive breakthrough, an unexpected light-bulb moment of inspiration. For some, an epiphany is the catalyst for quitting their day job… the moment of realisation that perhaps there’s more to life than what’s offered in their current career.  Mark’s ‘epiphany’ began after chucking a sickie from work… Mark Brandi quit his day job as a Criminologist to pursue his childhood dream of becoming an Author… and his own story could well and truly inspire the plot of a best-selling book. Listen now to hear Mark’s unbelievable story.

When we talk about ‘wearing many hats’, there’s one woman who well and truly gives this phrase meaning…  Tanya Hennessy is an Australian content creator, comedian, writer, podcaster, radio & TV personality, author, businesswoman, Priceline Ambassador… and just an absolutely phenomenal woman.  From life growing up in Newcastle, to making her way into the world of breakfast radio and going mega viral on social media, Tanya’s a true pioneer in the media industry. Beyond her undeniable professional success, she's a hilarious human who’s remained humble right to her core.  Looking for a laugh? Or perhaps the inspiration to quit your day job? This is the chat for you. Listen now to hear more about Tanya’s incredible career journey.

Our homes are sacred spaces... they're where we feel calm, comfortable and content. So, what about when we're away from home? Can we create this same feeling elsewhere?  Today's guest shares her unique ability to turn the spaces we frequent into our 'home away from home', from hotels to aged care facilities.  Julie Ockerby quit her day job as a Registered Nurse to follow her passion to become an Interior Design… and an award winning one at that.  For anyone feeling stuck or unsure of the career road ahead of them, Julie’s story is exactly what you need to hear.  Tune in to hear Julie’s story.

Finding your dream job can feel like discovering your greater purpose in life... almost as though it was written in the stars. For Christopher, it wasn't just written in them, but became about reading them... Christopher Miles quit his day job as a Candle Maker to explore the world of Astrology and Intuitive Healing.  Is working in a candle factory as sweet as the smells it creates? What's the difference between spirits and ghosts? Why did Christopher quit his day job in pursuit of his passion?  Hit play to find out more.

From prisoners to paint brushes… Jasmine Mansbridge quit her day job as a Parole Officer to pursue her dream of becoming an Artist, and her journey takes plenty of unexpected twists and turns.  What does life look like growing up in the Northern Territory? How does it feel working with those behind bars?  What made Jasmine take a leap of faith to follow her dream career?  You’ll have to tune in to find out. 

From colourful illustrations and symbolic layouts, to helping couples say “I do” and honouring those on their way out…  Shelly Bennett quit her day job as an Art Director to pursue her dream of becoming a Wedding Celebrant and Funeral Director.  Do weddings and funerals actually go hand in hand?  Have a couple ever not made it to the altar?  How did Shelly end up following this unconventional career path?  You’ll have to listen to find out. 

Ladies and gents, this is not a drill! Season Five of So, I Quit My Day Job is on it's way, so get ready for more fabulous guests, inspiring stories and those hard-hitting questions you know and love.

Today's guest has been a long time on my 'hit list' and I finally nailed her down! Loved chatting to the wonderful Alice Hampton and hearing her story that takes her through various roles in Australia before ending up as Vice President of Global Communications for Shiseido and Bareminerals through to now the Founder of ACP Management, a boutique celebrity talent management agency based in the States. Hope you enjoy Alice's fabulous story. xx @alicehampton Web: acp_mangement.com

This week see's the magic Fiona Smith share her journey from the world of music (via radio station, record companies and MTV) to sports broadcasting to a certified lawyer. It is so wonderful to share friends journeys on the pod and I am so proud of Fiona's career and the incredible hard work she has put in to get to where she is. Enjoy!! xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is the delightful Tammy Soglanich. Tammy shares her fabulous story that sees quite the career change to say the least! From modelling for brands like Levis, Seafolly, Cotton On and Topshop to changing lanes and working as a property buyers agent as well as staring in the Amazon Prime show 'Luxe Listings Sydney'. Enjoy! xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I dare you not to feel joyful after you listen to today's episode! David Hobman has always been a hard worker and always worked with his hands throughout his career. From tyre changer, to road digger through to abattoir worker (and a few extra I'll leave for you to hear him explain) and now he uses his hands for massages and facials as a beauty therapist. I laughed, cried and felt warm and fuzzy hearing David's story and his total love and passion for his new career. If you are anywhere near Albury book in for an Endota visit I know you'd be in for a treat and a half. Enjoy! x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I chat with the fabulous Jessica Ridley, I loved finding out her story (who knew she was almost on her way to the stage on Broadway) even with a cameo from Rocket the dog! Jessica has worked for Australia’s largest commercial TV and radio networks - Channel 9, Channel Seven and radio station 2GB covering major news events including the COVID-19 pandemic, state and federal elections, bushfires, floods and high-profile court cases. In 2020 Jessica had her son Frank, chasing a broadcasting career and a child at the same time made her realise she needed a new challenge… and so By The Way Media was born. Enjoy xx www.btwmedia.com.au @jessicaridleytv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest Sabina Read is ALL kinds of wonderful! From the world of public relations and a journey that saw her move from Melbourne to San Francisco to London and then back to Melbourne to study her first love psychology, her story has it all. Fast-forward two decades, and Sabina is now navigating an empty nest, although two more rescue dogs are firmly ensconced in her pack. When she's not counselling clients, commentating on radio and TV, keynoting to corporates, or planning the next Human Cogs podcast, she delights in buying make-up she doesn't need, walking kilometres with old and new friends, stretching her freshly minted 50-year-old body on a Pilates reformer, chasing the sun, dancing like nobody's watching, and singing into a makeshift microphone dreaming of been 'the blonde one' from ABBA. As you can tell you are in for a treat!!! Enjoy. xx https://www.sabinareadpsychology.com.au/ Instagram @sabinaread Podcast Human Cogs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I chat to the delightful Dijanna Mulhearn the Queen of pivots whose magic story is full of twists and turns. From nightclub 'Door Bitch' to finance, to fashion (Prada in fact), to columnist and now successful author. Dijanna's latest marvel ' Red Carpet Oscars' is truly a fabulous read and beauty to behold, it also boasts a forward by the one and only Cate Blanchett. The New York Times calls the book "Impressively researched and organized... One of the delights of paging through Dijanna Mulhearn's Red Carpet Oscars...is how clearly it outlines the evolution of the Academy Awards through clothing." Hope you enjoy! xx @dijannamulhearn https://www.booktopia.com.au/red-carpet-oscars-dijanna-mulhearn/book/9781760761776.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I adored today's guest and the chat we had and I am sure you will too. Court Vox worked in creative development and editorial direction for big corporations like Yahoo! Maker Studios, and Disney. He made the leap five years ago to begin transitioning out of corporate and three years ago he become a sex and intimacy coach full time. As his bio states.... 'Let’s talk about sex. Court Vox provides personal guidance and expertise in the unique and often ignored areas of sex. Vox is a trained Sex and Intimacy Consultant, Surrogate Partner Intern and Sacred Intimate. His approach is personal and necessary. Founder of his practice The Body Vox, he brings professional opportunities for his clients to learn about and embrace their bodies and those of others. Sex, the thing the world is now acknowledging as so important for our general wellness, mental health and indeed our lives is on the agenda. While much progress has been made it is still too often a taboo subject. Court serves as the counselor of our times breaking down the walls of shame and anxiety around intimacy and sex.' Hope you enjoy Courts story and end up with a skip in your step as I did! www.thebodyvox.com www.backtothebody.org Instagram @courtvox  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seven years ago, Sarah Atkinson a 27-year-old hairdresser, lived with her husband in the small town of Cooma, near the Snowy Mountains. After the devastating loss of her mother, Sarah decided it was time to take control of her future and embrace the things that scared her – so she set out to completely change her life. Now, 33-year-old and mum to three beautiful kids, Sarah runs a successful business with her husband, and has recently graduated with a Bachelor of Psychological Science from Swinburne Online and now has her heart set on becoming a Life Coach and has just started her graduate diploma in Coaching. I loved Sarah's story and she proves there really are enough hours in the day when you want something bad enough! Enjoy. x     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to 'So I Quit', now in its fourth year and Season 4 as I live and breathe!! What a cracking guest to kick the new season off - Sarah Wilson. Where to start about this incredible human... Sarah is a multi-New York Times and Amazon best-selling author, podcaster, thought leader, minimalist, philanthropist and climate advisor.  She is a ‘Change Maker’ for WeAre8 and is heavily invested in supporting the platform. She founded the international I Quit Sugar movement and wrote the international bestsellers I Quit Sugar, First, We Make the Beast Beautiful  and This One Wild & Precious Life which won the 2021 US Gold Nautilus Award.  Sarah is also the author of another 11 cookbooks that sell in 52 countries, and she has been ranked in the top 200 most influential authors in the world. In a “previous life” Sarah was a News Corp journalist and opinion columnist, editor of Cosmopolitan Australia and host of Masterchef Australia before founding the largest wellness website in Australia. In February 2022, Sarah sold the incredibly successful business and gave all proceeds to charity. She now builds and enables charity projects that “engage humans with each other”. Sarah now dedicates all her resources to driving a global conversation on sustainability and climate change, as well as resilience, living a life of value and change leadership.  We delve into all of this and more during the pod. I literally could have chatted to Sarah all day.. enjoy!! xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todays guest Carissa Lake is someone I have known for many years and I have enjoyed more than a few of her sweet treats. I had no idea 'The Cup Cake Princess' started her career working the financial markets though! A perfect guest for the pod. Hope you enjoy. xx www.thecupcakeprincess.com.au @thecupcakeprincess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest has one heck of story! Paul MacNamara was originally a horticulturist before taking up teaching English in the prison system. Paul has also penned his first book The Criminal Class which is based on a true story of his time working as a teacher in jail. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing Paul's career leap and when it came to the hard hitting questions I ask every guest I was impressed he loved cooking mince as much as I do! Enjoy. The Criminal Class is out now. @p.a.macnamara Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest and I could literally have talked for 12 hours non-stop - my dear friend Kathryn Eisman who has one hell of a story! I hope you enjoy the condensed version.. we didn't even get to her incredibly successful fashion sock brand High Heel Jungle that the likes of Elle Fanning and Kendall Jenner have sported. A bit about Kathryn Eisman, she is a multi-Emmy Award Nominated television journalist, bestselling author, fashion profiler and creator and host of Undressed with Kathryn Eisman on Paramount + After more than a decade working at the pinnacle of television in the US as a reporter for NBC's TODAY Show in New York, head of fashion and lifestyle at E! News, and Correspondent for Access Hollywood, Eisman has returned to her home country of Australia to host and co-Executive Produce Undressed with Kathryn Eisman for Paramount + Hope you enjoy her incredible story as much as I did. x @kathryneisman @highheeljungleoffical www.kathryneisman.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I know I say this every episode but you are in for a treat! Bernadette (Ben) Barrett's story takes us from her early years as a chef, through to Music Mangement (including the likes of David Grey) and now an inspirational life coach. What's even better is that she tells her story with an Irish accent, she's not putting one on Ben is from Ireland, but now calls London home and just to confuse you will recorded our chat while she was in Portugal. So international this podcast! Enjoy. xx https://bernadettebarrett.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you haven't already got a crush of some sort on today's guest Ali Daddo, then I am tipping be the end of our chat you will. Gorgeous inside and out, funny and full of amazing stories. From gracing the covers of fashion magazines like Cleo, Dolly and Cosmopolitan to moving to the US with actor husband Cameron Daddo, to stepping away from the world of modeling to working in the pregnancy space through to a fulfilling childhood dream to teach. And now back in Australia with her family Ali can add author and podcast host to her incredible life journey. Her first book, QUEEN MENOPAUSE – a friendly, frank, compassionate and comprehensive companion for any woman experiencing menopause – was published in 2022 by Allen & Unwin. She also Co-hosts with her husband of 30 years on their hit podcast “Separate Bathrooms”. Interviewing some of the most interesting couples in Australia, they take a look behind the closed doors of their relationships. One of my favourite people and eps to share - enjoy. xx Instagram @alidaddo Book - Queen Menopause - Finding Your Majesty In The Mayhem Available wherever books are sold, Ali also narrates the audio book. Podcast - Separate Bathrooms co-hosted with husband Cameron Daddo and available wherever you listen to podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.