Welcome back to another dose of #yaysofourlives. We touched on Lunar New Year last week just before Ang went off to celebrate with her family, but today we’re joined by the incredible Francesca Hung to dive a little deeper into the celebrations and her experience of growing up Asian in Australia, which I think will be fascinating given we share that experience but from completely different backgrounds and perspectives.




From a shy young girl growing up on the Northern Beaches to our first Miss Universe Australia of Asian descent and now E! Australia host, Francesca is an absolute delight to chat with and I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did!




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Welcome back to another dose of #yaysofourlives. We touched on Lunar New Year last week just before Ang went off to celebrate with her family, but today we’re joined by the incredible Francesca Hung to dive a little deeper into the celebrations and her experience of growing up Asian in Australia, which I think will be fascinating given we share that experience but from completely different backgrounds and perspectives. From a shy young girl growing up on the Northern Beaches to our first Miss Universe Australia of Asian descent and now E! Australia host, Francesca is an absolute delight to chat with and I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did! + Announcements on Insta at <a href="https://dashboard.whooshkaa.com/episodes/278466/instagram.com/spoonful_of_sarah">@spoonful_of_sarah</a>+ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/872575293109562/about/">Join our Facebook community here</a>+ Subscribe to not miss out on the next instalment of YAY!

A lawyer turned funtrepreneur's investigation into how some of the world's most inspiring people find their "yay", whether it's through work, rest or play and any other pearls of wisdom they have along the way.

Seize the Yay

The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people // Francesca Hung

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My guest today is someone who completely changed the way we think about fine jewellery Noura Sakkijha is the incredible co-founder and CEO of Mejuri - the cult global brand that turned fine jewellery from something saved for special occasions into something for women to buy for themselves, every single day. 

A third-generation jeweller with a background in engineering, Noura built Mejuri from a disruptive idea into one of the most recognisable modern luxury brands in the world, all while challenging outdated industry norms around who jewellery is really for. In this conversation, we talk about redefining luxury, building a values-led business, motherhood and leadership, and what it takes to create a brand people genuinely wear on repeat. 

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My guest today is someone who completely changed the way we think about fine jewellery Noura Sakkijha is the incredible co-founder and CEO of <a href="https://mejuri.com/au/en/">Mejuri</a> - the cult global brand that turned fine jewellery from something saved for special occasions into something for women to buy for themselves, every single day.&nbsp;
A third-generation jeweller with a background in engineering, Noura built Mejuri from a disruptive idea into one of the most recognisable modern luxury brands in the world, all while challenging outdated industry norms around who jewellery is really for. In this conversation, we talk about redefining luxury, building a values-led business, motherhood and leadership, and what it takes to create a brand people genuinely wear on repeat.&nbsp;
<a href="https://mejuri.com/au/en/collections/shop-all">Shop Mejuri here.</a>
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Mejuri Takes Melbourne...

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We are back after an episode off, thank you so much for your patience while we worked some magic in the back end. Somehow, we are already seizing the MAY and are just days away from Mother’s Day, so I lined up the perfect guest for a yap about one of the most defining facets of being a mum. 

I could genuinely talk for an entire series (nay an entire podcast) about the mental load of parenting and how invisible it can sometimes be. While I adore being a Mum more than anything else, there is nothing quite so validating and reassuring than to hear someone else articulate the overwhelm it can create (and bonus points if they have any tips that might help alleviate some of the workload).

Enter, the incredible Chantel Mila whose practical, time-saving, home-organising tips have led MILLIONS of people around the world to follow her every move. From a mindblowing trick to remove oil stains from clothing to the easiest way to keep your bathroom spotless, Chantel has changed my life in many ways and also happens to be a fellow member of the Day Management family - shout out to our incredible management team. 

After the success of her first best selling book, The Dream Clean, she has just published her second, The Fair Share, designed to help households equitably distribute the ubiquitous mental load through a practical, transformative four-week program. I won’t give away too much as Chantel explains it so eloquently herself, but this was SUCH a validating, enlightening, and enjoyable chat about how she went from 14 to nearly 3 million followers, her most viral home hacks to date and how we can all take on our fair share. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did!

Follow Chantel here.
Buy your copy of The Fair Share here.

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We are back after an episode off, thank you so much for your patience while we worked some magic in the back end. Somehow, we are already seizing the MAY and are just days away from Mother&rsquo;s Day, so I lined up the perfect guest for a yap about one of the most defining facets of being a mum.&nbsp;
I could genuinely talk for an entire series (nay an entire podcast) about the mental load of parenting and how invisible it can sometimes be. While I adore being a Mum more than anything else, there is nothing quite so validating and reassuring than to hear someone else articulate the overwhelm it can create (and bonus points if they have any tips that might help alleviate some of the workload).
Enter, the incredible <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mama_mila_au/">Chantel Mila</a> whose practical, time-saving, home-organising tips have led MILLIONS of people around the world to follow her every move. From a mindblowing trick to remove oil stains from clothing to the easiest way to keep your bathroom spotless, Chantel has changed my life in many ways and also happens to be a fellow member of the Day Management family - shout out to our incredible management team.&nbsp;
After the success of her first best selling book, The Dream Clean, she has just published her second, <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Fair-Share-Life-Changing-Four-Week-Program/dp/1923390066/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28A7IB334JJ4N&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QvbBSy6joBtExlvI1kvOLTQXoNnwYQDHLevNMCb9nsPDK74z9FDEdrCgFe13vr1kSYSX24G0nx_8C7pdseZ8kD2T253dB-T3U6n8G8bk6dQGrIXfrwGnrqTW4RHrBVquiAmpXSBCXJbjidV0VWh9YvAn1gGDO3PCnekHMAKg2Yaxe8RegC_E56sR2Ju4dtt2rrHAmPw4ZzXcl825Xvx7KTtlp6cy9QsGXrUIKeUoJoOxDBtM-5fONlE8eaTGhbAvwX_taQNxB8TCUzg2Zn2zFvYJAkDkTKWwM-2uf6ZjuBQ.KnR2vX0kiwozZNLKAv-iSUJGHv2D6dAkdkuEcCtX95Q&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=the+fair+share&amp;qid=1773114376&amp;sprefix=the+fair+share%2Caps%2C267&amp;sr=8-1&amp;tag=linkfiregen&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;ascsubtag=cd327fe669966e734aa36101e96bdd90&amp;ref=dmm_acq_soc_au_u_lfire_lp_x_cd327fe669966e734aa36101e96bdd90&amp;utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn6gb2-sxYSqxGbGAx7cLv1mpUcxb9QDb7xClelHRsN2YRUwfnh_pKscUsY_M_aem_derfcnLOy58zmzT8_nUDXw">The Fair Share</a>, designed to help households equitably distribute the ubiquitous mental load through a practical, transformative four-week program. I won&rsquo;t give away too much as Chantel explains it so eloquently herself, but this was SUCH a validating, enlightening, and enjoyable chat about how she went from 14 to nearly 3 million followers, her most viral home hacks to date and how we can all take on our fair share. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did!
Follow Chantel <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mama_mila_au/">here</a>. Buy your copy of The Fair Share <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Fair-Share-Life-Changing-Four-Week-Program/dp/1923390066/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28A7IB334JJ4N&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QvbBSy6joBtExlvI1kvOLTQXoNnwYQDHLevNMCb9nsPDK74z9FDEdrCgFe13vr1kSYSX24G0nx_8C7pdseZ8kD2T253dB-T3U6n8G8bk6dQGrIXfrwGnrqTW4RHrBVquiAmpXSBCXJbjidV0VWh9YvAn1gGDO3PCnekHMAKg2Yaxe8RegC_E56sR2Ju4dtt2rrHAmPw4ZzXcl825Xvx7KTtlp6cy9QsGXrUIKeUoJoOxDBtM-5fONlE8eaTGhbAvwX_taQNxB8TCUzg2Zn2zFvYJAkDkTKWwM-2uf6ZjuBQ.KnR2vX0kiwozZNLKAv-iSUJGHv2D6dAkdkuEcCtX95Q&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=the+fair+share&amp;qid=1773114376&amp;sprefix=the+fair+share%2Caps%2C267&amp;sr=8-1&amp;tag=linkfiregen&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;ascsubtag=cd327fe669966e734aa36101e96bdd90&amp;ref=dmm_acq_soc_au_u_lfire_lp_x_cd327fe669966e734aa36101e96bdd90&amp;utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn6gb2-sxYSqxGbGAx7cLv1mpUcxb9QDb7xClelHRsN2YRUwfnh_pKscUsY_M_aem_derfcnLOy58zmzT8_nUDXw">here</a>.
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The Mental Load Of Motherhood With Mama Mila

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Especially as a former ballerina myself, I am thrilled to share with you the delightful Benedicte Bemet who also started ballet at 3 years old but then went on to become not just a professional ballerina but a celebrated Principal Artist with The Australian Ballet. You may not know what that rank means if you live outside the world of ballet, but you’ll surely recognise the term prima ballerina being the highest rank in a company and Benedicte is one of only 11.

Recognised from early on in her career for bringing both technical brilliance and emotional depth to roles, you will quickly hear how deeply passionate she is about what she does and she is asuch a pleasure to watch on stage. She graduated only a few years after those in my own cohort who lasted the full distance, so I have followed her career since her very first year in the company and it was a pinch me moment for little Sarah to actually get to sit down with her and hear about it. 

From busting myths about Black Swan to how she wraps her feet for performances, moving back from Hong Kong without her family to follow her dreams and the psychology of resilience, discipline and optimism through injury, Benny is so well adjusted, warm and it’s impossible not to love her. Whether you’ve danced or not, there’s so much about identity, reinvention, and what it really takes to pursue something at the highest level. I hope you enjoy as much as I did.

Follow Benedicte here.
Get tickets to Romeo & Juliet and more here.

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Especially as a former ballerina myself, I am thrilled to share with you the delightful Benedicte Bemet who also started ballet at 3 years old but then went on to become not just a professional ballerina but a celebrated Principal Artist with The Australian Ballet. You may not know what that rank means if you live outside the world of ballet, but you&rsquo;ll surely recognise the term prima ballerina being the highest rank in a company and Benedicte is one of only 11.
Recognised from early on in her career for bringing both technical brilliance and emotional depth to roles, you will quickly hear how deeply passionate she is about what she does and she is asuch a pleasure to watch on stage. She graduated only a few years after those in my own cohort who lasted the full distance, so I have followed her career since her very first year in the company and it was a pinch me moment for little Sarah to actually get to sit down with her and hear about it.&nbsp;
From busting myths about Black Swan to how she wraps her feet for performances, moving back from Hong Kong without her family to follow her dreams and the psychology of resilience, discipline and optimism through injury, Benny is so well adjusted, warm and it&rsquo;s impossible not to love her. Whether you&rsquo;ve danced or not, there&rsquo;s so much about identity, reinvention, and what it really takes to pursue something at the highest level. I hope you enjoy as much as I did.
Follow Benedicte <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benedictebemet/">here</a>. Get tickets to Romeo &amp; Juliet and more <a href="https://australianballet.com.au/performances/romeo-and-juliet?srsltid=AfmBOorgl-XWUkWpN0YcDqxpp1QTkmB4GiXQJ3pjqktoTW8CzZ9mMBgY">here</a>.
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The Pointe Of It All With Prima Ballerina, Benedicte Bemet 

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The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people // Francesca Hung

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