Maddy MacRae has over 3.5 million followers across her social media accounts, but surprisingly has spent years facing rejection and chasing acting gigs.

With $15k debt, multiple hospitality jobs, and a faltering passion for her acting career, she broke into the influencer space almost by accident.

In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Maddy explains how she turned her stomach into viral content, and what it was like when she finally landed a role in a TV series.

Weekend list with Helen Smith
TO DO: Send us your recommendations to try on insta @thebriefingpodcast
TO DO: Running with a mate or joining a run club
TO TRY: Countdown app for goal setting 
TO TRY: Brown eyeliner to you waterline 

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Maddy MacRae has over 3.5 million followers across her social media accounts, but surprisingly has spent years facing rejection and chasing acting gigs.
With $15k debt, multiple hospitality jobs, and a faltering passion for her acting career, she broke into the influencer space almost by accident.
In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Maddy explains how she turned her stomach into viral content, and what it was like when she finally landed a role in a TV series.
Weekend list with Helen Smith
<ul>
<li>TO DO: Send us your recommendations to try on insta @thebriefingpodcast</li>
<li>TO DO: Running with a mate or joining a run club</li>
<li>TO TRY: Countdown app for goal setting&nbsp;</li>
<li>TO TRY: Brown eyeliner to you waterline&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Follow The Briefing:&nbsp; TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom&nbsp;@thebriefingpodcast YouTube:&nbsp;@LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR Newsroom

A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.

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A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Know more in minutes.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.