Melanie Chisholm shot into the global stratosphere in the mid-1990s as Sporty Spice, one-fifth of the pop juggernaut that redefined girl power and British celebrity. But these days, she is practically an honorary Australian, splitting her time between London and Bondi after quietly tying the knot with her Aussie husband, winning The Voice Australia, and hitting dance floors worldwide as a touring DJ. With the release of her club-heavy ninth studio album, Sweat, she comes full circle back to her teenage roots in UK rave culture. In this episode, Chisholm reflects on the pressure she faced during the height of Spice mania, why she feels more confident in her own skin in her 50s than ever before, the enduring bond (and multiple WhatsApp groups) between the Spice Girls, and the joy of getting behind the decks. Today’s conversation is hosted by deputy lifestyle editor Courtney Thompson.

Melanie Chisholm shot into the global stratosphere in the mid-1990s as Sporty Spice, one-fifth of the pop juggernaut that redefined girl power and British celebrity. But these days, she is practically an honorary Australian, splitting her time between London and Bondi after quietly tying the knot with her Aussie husband, winning The Voice Australia, and hitting dance floors worldwide as a touring DJ. With the release of her club-heavy ninth studio album, Sweat, she comes full circle back to her teenage roots in UK rave culture. In this episode, Chisholm reflects on the pressure she faced during the height of Spice mania, why she feels more confident in her own skin in her 50s than ever before, the enduring bond (and multiple WhatsApp groups) between the Spice Girls, and the joy of getting behind the decks. Today&rsquo;s conversation is hosted by deputy lifestyle editor Courtney Thompson.

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Mel C on reclaiming her boundaries after the Spice Girls – and thriving in her 50s

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