“Learning something new in my 40s made me feel alive again — it gave me purpose.” — Vicki

In this deeply moving and beautifully empowering conversation, I sit down with Vicki Engsall, Founder of The Jojoba Company, to explore the extraordinary journey behind one of Australia’s most loved natural skincare brands. A journey born from loss, reinvention, intuition and unwavering self-belief.

Vicki shares openly about her decade-long fertility struggle, the emotional toll of IVF, and the life-altering diagnosis that changed everything. After grieving the dream she once held so tightly, her next chapter arrived in the most unexpected way: through her father’s farm… and a plant she already trusted with her own skin.

We talk about following gut instincts, the healing power of purpose, and how creating something meaningful can become its own kind of rebirth. Vicki also reflects on founding a business in her 40s, stepping into leadership, discovering joy in cosmetic formulation, and building a brand rooted in education, integrity and natural innovation.

And, of course, we dive into skincare — what women in their 40s and 50s really need, how to hydrate properly, and why jojoba is such a uniquely transformative ingredient.

Highlights include:
❥ Starting a brand in her 40s — without business experience — and why it was the gift she didn’t know she needed.
❥ The power of learning something new and allowing yourself to evolve.
❥ Transitioning from school teacher to company leader, and why the skills weren’t as different as she once thought.
❥ What women in their 40s and 50s should prioritise in skincare, and why hydration is everything.
❥ The next chapter: international expansion, creativity, and doing her most empowered work yet.

The Creatress Q&A with Vicki

What do we need to know about you before we press play?

I’m the co-founder of Australia’s The Jojoba Company, a brand born from adversity during a deeply challenging chapter of motherhood, healing, and rediscovery. What began as a personal search for gentler, more natural solutions grew into a purpose-driven skincare brand grounded in education, empowerment, and Australia’s only Wadi-Wadi Jojoba farm. I’m passionate about helping women understand their skin, trust their own inner wisdom, and feel confident in their natural beauty.

The book you’ll always recommend to anyone?

Untamed by Glennon Doyle. I recommend this book because it encourages women to reconnect with their own inner voice — something I’m so passionate about in my work. It’s the kind of book that reminds us we’re allowed to choose what feels right for us, and I love sharing anything that helps women feel more confident, grounded, and true to themselves. It’s empowering without being preachy, like a conversation with a friend who wants you to live your truest, most unapologetic life.

Your fave ways to celebrate (big or small)?

By catching up with my girlfriends (they are food for my soul) and by spending time with my husband and son. Whether it’s a long lunch, shared laughter, or simply being together, nothing fills my cup more than celebrating life’s moments with the people who lift me up and mean the most to me.

When do you feel your most radiant?

I feel my most radiant when I’m sharing my knowledge and helping people understand their skin, especially when I’m speaking to an audience. There’s something incredibly energising about connecting with people, educating them, and seeing that moment when something truly “clicks.” Being able to empower others through what I’m passionate about lights me up from the inside.

If your personal brand had a gift shop, we’d find it filled with…

A whole world of yellow! The colour of optimism, warmth, and possibility, alongside beautiful scents and little sensory rituals that help women feel uplifted and confident in their own skin. It would be a space designed to inspire, nurture, and remind women of their own inner glow, and feel uplifted.

A song that never fails to lift your spirits?

Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper. It captures that joyful 80s energy, celebrates female friendship, and always reminds me not to take life too seriously.

Connect with Vicki & The Jojoba Company:

• Website — https://thejojobacompany.com.au/

• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/vicki.engsall/ & https://www.instagram.com/thejojobaco/

• TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@thejojobaco

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“We are still sexy, still vibrant, still powerful — at every age.” — Marika

In this warm, gorgeous, deeply nostalgic conversation, I sit down with Marika Gazzard, Founder and Creative Director of Lanamara, the Australian lifestyle and accessories brand rooted in craftsmanship, colour, and the pure joy of self-expression.

Marika shares her lifelong love affair with getting dressed — from childhood dress-up boxes sewn by her mum, to years spent exploring fashion as play, to the creative spark that eventually became Lanamara.

Together, we explore the role clothing and jewellery play in confidence, identity, mood, and emotional wellbeing, especially in the years of perimenopause, reinvention, and becoming.

We talk about colour as a healing force, accessorising as self-connection, the joy of dressing for yourself, and why women in their 40s, 50s and beyond are entering their most powerful, stylish, unapologetic era yet.

She opens up about founding Lanamara later in life, stepping into creativity after years of self-doubt, and her vision for building a global community of connection, beauty, belonging, and handcrafted artistry.

Highlights include:
❥ Why joy, not perfection, should guide your personal style.
❥ Dressing through perimenopause and using clothing as emotional support and self-care.
❥ Finding inspiration in older style icons, 70s glamour, Scandi creatives, and the timeless women who came before us.
❥ The magic of colour, texture, sparkle, and layering — and why accessorising can change your whole energy.
❥ The next chapter of Lanamara: apparel, community building, global walks, connection and creativity woven together.

The Creatress Q&A with Marika

What do we need to know about you before we press play?

I’m married with 3 children, living in regional South Australia. I launched my brand Lanamara almost 5 years ago.

The book you’ll always recommend to anyone?

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. I think we all have a little creativity in us.

Your fave ways to celebrate (big or small)?

I believe in celebrating the little things: it might be a swim in the ocean because it’s a beautiful day, or often it’s with a gathering of family and/or friends and a glass of bubbles. For big celebrations, it’s always travel. I prefer experiences over material things, although jewellery is always a lovely way to mark a celebration too!

When do you feel your most radiant?

In summer, when I’ve moved my body, had a cold water swim or shower, minimal makeup, put on a beautiful dress, a great pair of shoes, layered all my jewellery, and I’m heading out to meet friends/family for dinner, sitting outside on a balmy night.

If your personal brand had a gift shop, we’d find it filled with…

I’m such a homebody, so it would be filled with things to create a calm and nurturing space. Essential oils and fragrances, shells, vases for flowers, organic teas, coffee table books and cashmere throws. I’m a yoga and Pilates devotee, so a wellness area with props and activewear. I love entertaining, so Italian tableware and linens, and finally kaftan dresses and Lanamara jewellery, of course. It will be a big shop! And always playing chilled music, because music completes the vibe.

A song that never fails to lift your spirits?

Oh, there are so many, but lately I’m loving Benson Boone’s Mr Electric Blue and Olivia Dean’s Nice to Each Other.

Connect with Marika & Lanamara:

• Website — https://lanamara.com/

• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/lanamarastudios/

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“Villains aren’t cruel — they’re just women who stopped abandoning themselves.” — Cherie

In this fiery, vulnerable, deeply human conversation, I sit down with Cherie Clonan — Founder of The Digital Picnic, workplace culture visionary, autistic leader, and one of the most heart-led humans online — to talk about perimenopause, identity shifts, leadership, boundaries, and what it looks like to rebuild yourself during a season you never saw coming.

Cherie shares candidly about her hysterectomy, the sudden onset of perimenopause, and the emotional and hormonal rollercoaster that followed. We talk about grief for former versions of ourselves, the brain fog that feels like gaslighting, and the profound change that comes when you stop abandoning yourself and start protecting your energy like it’s sacred.

We dive into friendship breakups, standards, letting go of hyper-explaining, and the surprising empowerment of entering your “villain era” — that season where being disliked is no longer a fear, but a sign that you’re finally living in alignment.

She also opens up about team culture, leadership, founder loneliness, neurodivergence, and the world-first policy at The Digital Picnic that put her on the global map.

Highlights include:
❥ Why letting go of draining friendships can feel like a spiritual cleanse.
❥ How to protect founder energy while leading a large and growing team.
❥ Neurodivergence, diagnosis accessibility, and TDP’s world-first policy.
❥ Why appreciation, kindness, and micro-moments can transform workplace culture.
❥ Predicting “the big break” that’s coming in 2026 — personally and professionally.

The Creatress Q&A with Cherie

What do we need to know about you before we press play?

I am a proud Autistic woman who has always seen life in content, well before the internet even existed. Now? I run the associated digital marketing agency, specialising in organic content and paid advertising… and have won multiple awards, not only for the obvious: digital marketing, but also for my big passion area: neuroinclusive workplace design.

The book you’ll always recommend to anyone?

Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara.

Your fave ways to celebrate (big or small)?

A bowl of buttered mashed potatoes with black pepper and salt.

When do you feel your most radiant?

Underwater, preferably with turtles.

If your personal brand had a gift shop, we’d find it filled with…

Turtle merchandise to celebrate life’s awkward turtles, who aren’t awkward at all, just misunderstood.

A song that never fails to lift your spirits?

Anything by Queen.

Connect with Cherie:

• Website — https://www.thedigitalpicnic.com.au/

• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/cherie_thedigitalpicnic/ & https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalpicnic/

• LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherie-clonan/

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“You don’t need to be good at something for it to change your life. You just need to be willing to try.” — Erin

In this vibrant, raw, and deeply inspiring conversation, I sit down with Erin Henry — creative powerhouse, branding mentor, and co-founder of Studio Henry — to explore self-belief, reinvention, self-expression, and what it really takes to rebuild your life after everything falls apart.

Erin shares the story behind her globally loved philosophy Becoming the Coolest Person I Know — and how it emerged from a period of heartbreak, identity collapse, and rebuilding herself one tiny act of courage at a time.

We talk about the power of hobbies, the importance of doing “cool shit” simply because it lights you up, and how reclaiming your self-expression can completely change the trajectory of your life.

We dive into identity, creativity, business evolution, personal freedom, and the pure magic that happens when you decide to become your own source of inspiration.

Highlights include:
❥ How “Becoming the Coolest Person I Know” was born from heartbreak, burnout, and total reinvention.
❥ Why being a try-hard is actually the gateway to confidence and identity expansion.
❥ The role of hobbies in rebuilding self-belief and reconnecting with joy.
❥ How Erin and her partner reimagined Studio Henry into a lifestyle-driven creative studio.
❥ Why creative self-expression is often the catalyst for quantum shifts in life and business.

The Creatress Q&A with Erin

What do we need to know about you before we press play?

My true constant is change. I have been in this online space for just over a decade now, since starting my baby YouTube channel in 2014, and since then, I have lived many lifetimes. From business coaching to producing for a series in LA, to running a content studio. Through it all, there have been two factors that have helped me achieve incredible success: the first is the power of building a personal brand, and the second is a strong self-concept. This episode is about the latter. It’s about how my life philosophy of becoming the coolest person I know has been my teacher through every season of growth and exploration.

The book you’ll always recommend to anyone?

Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz! When it comes to the conversation of identity and self-concept, this is your bible!

Your fave ways to celebrate (big or small)?

Buying myself things for my hobbies! At the moment, I have a bucket list of surfboards, surf gear and even surf trips that will be how I celebrate this new season of growth in my business!

When do you feel your most radiant?

When I am doing cool things! Things that make me feel like the coolest person I know. Oftentimes, that is trying new hobbies, expressing myself with fashion, and doing work that lights me up! I feel radiant when I have aligned my life with my version of what success and happiness look like.

If your personal brand had a gift shop, we’d find it filled with…

Surfboards, skateboards, boxing gloves, Pleaser shoes, DJ equipment, a keyboard… it would be like hobby world lol!

A song that never fails to lift your spirits?

Oh boy, I have ADHD, so this might be the hardest question to answer yet! I consider it a good day when I can match a playlist from my extremely eclectic music taste to my current mood, but currently on repeat is Mumford and Sons’ “I Will Wait”.

Connect with Erin:

• Website — https://studiohenry.au/

• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/erinmayhenry/ & https://www.instagram.com/studiohenry.au/

• YouTube —https://www.youtube.com/@Erinmayhenry

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“When something actually becomes a standard, it stops being a mindset concept and becomes who you are.” — Amy

In this potent, expansive conversation, I sit down with Amy Lea — Human Design & Astrology Mentor — to explore standards, self-worth, reinvention, and the deep inner recalibration that happens when life cracks us open.

Amy speaks candidly about navigating a confronting year of burnout, emotional release, and identity dismantling — and how choosing higher standards (in life, love, creativity, and business) became the catalyst for stepping into a new version of herself.

We dive into the difference between boundaries and standards, the power of emotional expression, and the moment a desire stops being a mindset concept and becomes embodied truth.

We talk about self-trust, visibility, nervous system capacity, and what it really means to bring your creative gifts into the world without collapsing into self-doubt or compromise.

Highlights include:
❥ The difference between boundaries rooted in protection and standards rooted in empowerment.
❥ How emotional release can be the portal for your next chapter.
❥ Reclaiming visibility without self-abandonment.
❥ How Human Design shapes the way we express ourselves creatively and energetically.
❥ Why creativity is a co-creation — never a solo act.

The Creatress Q&A with Amy

The book you’ll always recommend to anyone?

Any of David Whyte’s poetry books. Anam Cara by John O’Donohue. The Creative Act by Rick Rubin.

Your fave ways to celebrate (big or small)?

Fresh flowers. Oysters and champagne.

When do you feel your most radiant?

When I have space and fluidity in my days. When I can immerse myself in nature and move with my natural rhythm.

If your personal brand had a gift shop, we’d find it filled with…

Lip balms and glosses. Candles. Fresh flowers. Books.

A song that never fails to lift your spirits?

This so often changes, but right now it’s Olivia Dean’s The Man I Need.

Connect with Amy:

• Website — https://www.amylea.com.au/

• Substack — My Constellation & The Projector Woman

• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/amylea.co/

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“Just fucking relax. You can’t rush what’s meant for you.” — Jodi

In this beautifully honest conversation, I sit down with Jodi Plumbley — Boudoir Photographer, Artist, and Space Holder — to explore what happens when you let it all fall away.

After a decade of capturing women in their most vulnerable, empowered light, Jodi pressed pause — stepping away from photography to sit in the unknown and rediscover who she really was without the label. What followed was a year of deep self-inquiry, sensitivity, and truth-telling — a journey of saying no, slowing down, and learning to trust her own timing.

Together, we talk about the power of the pause, the liberation of saying no, and the joy of reclaiming parts of ourselves we once tried to hide.

Highlights include:
❥ The magic and discomfort of sitting in “the void”.
❥ Learning to embrace sensitivity as a superpower, not a flaw.
❥ How saying no can be an act of radical self-trust.
❥ Reclaiming creativity after burnout or reinvention.
❥ Why the next chapter doesn’t need a label — only authenticity.

The Creatress Q&A with Jodi

What do we need to know about you before we press play?

As a boudoir photographer for over a decade, I help women see themselves as beautiful, powerful, and worthy of love. Along the way, I learned that self-love is the ULTIMATE rebellion. Now, I’ve stepped into a wider creative practice — part art, part story, part spell. Through my prints, my writing, and my events, I invite women to fuck fear, embrace pleasure, and live life as richly as possible!

The book you’ll always recommend to anyone?

This Naked Mind by Annie Grace.

Your fave ways to celebrate (big or small)?

Dancing! Even just a jubilant jump up and down on the spot! Going out or sitting down for a delicious meal and taking time to cheers the occasion and appreciate what it took to get there.

When do you feel your most radiant?

When I am well rested, well watered, well fed, well dressed, well groomed, ovulating, and tanned with great hair!

If your personal brand had a gift shop, we’d find it filled with…

Sparkly objects of all kinds, magical curiosities, framed art, handmade papers, wax seals, books, crystals, vintage lace, pre-owned designer clothes that come with a back story, jewellery, Paris paraphernalia, perfume and potions!

A song that never fails to lift your spirits?

Come Alive by Madonna.

Connect with Jodi:

• Website — https://www.jodiplumbley.com/

• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/jodiplumbley

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“Even when I’m convinced it’s not working, it’s still working.” — Hayley

In this bold and refreshingly honest conversation, I sit down with Hayley Carr — Life, Leadership & Transformational Coach, and NLP Trainer — to talk about identity, creativity, and the messy, magical process of becoming who you really are.

Hayley opens up about navigating a surprise divorce, a creative hiatus, and rediscovering herself in the aftermath.

Together, we explore what it means to trust the rhythms of life, embrace creative chaos, and lead with truth in a world obsessed with algorithms and perfection.

We talk about survival seasons, self-expression, business evolution, and the beauty of saying “fuck it” — and doing what comes next.

Highlights include:
❥ The courage to take a creative hiatus (and why it’s often survival, not laziness).
❥ Rebuilding trust with yourself after big life changes.
❥ The tension between authenticity and online visibility.
❥ The value of timeless, human business practices that outlast algorithms.
❥ Why embracing your chaos might just be your greatest creative power move.

The Creatress Q&A with Hayley

What do we need to know about you before we press play?

I am both tea and whiskey. River bank campfire and luxury hotel with a killer view. Dirty jokes and daydreams. Pirate and princess treatment. A woman of paradox, which I know your listeners will understand, most of the types of women who love these conversations are exactly this way too!

The book you’ll always recommend to anyone?

You2 by Price Pritchett.

Your fave ways to celebrate (big or small)?

Book a holiday! Time away, immersed in nature. Fancy dinner.

When do you feel your most radiant?

After laying full horizontal in the sun, reading a book all day!

If your personal brand had a gift shop, we’d find it filled with…

It’d be a cabinet of curiosities filled with objects that only the beholder finds valuable. Books, art materials, old records, scents, things that make you drop into a moment.

A song that never fails to lift your spirits?

Anything by Beyonce really!

Connect with Hayley:

• Website — https://hayleycarr.tv/

• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/hayleycarr.tv/

• Podcast — https://hayleycarr.tv/superfreak-podcast

• Meditations — https://insighttimer.com/hayleycarr.tv

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“Midlife isn’t a decline. It’s a recalibration.” — Andrea

In this honest, informative, and heart-expanding conversation, I sit down with Dr Andrea Robertson — osteopath, naturopath, nutritionist, and women’s health coach — to talk about midlife, hormones, and what it really means to thrive through change.

Having known each other for over a decade, our chat is as candid as it is clarifying.

Andrea explains the physiology behind perimenopause and menopause, why what used to work for our bodies no longer does, and how to support ourselves holistically through movement, nourishment, rest, and mindset.

We also talk about body image, self-compassion, and the power of redefining health on our own terms — beyond numbers on a scale or outdated conditioning.

Highlights include:
❥ Understanding the science behind hormonal shifts in your 40s and 50s.
❥ Reframing midlife as recalibration — not decline.
❥ How cortisol, nutrition, and rest all work together to support hormone balance.
❥ Why strength training, sleep, and nourishment matter more than ever.
❥ The link between self-compassion and consistency in healthy habits.

The Creatress Q&A with Andrea

What do we need to know about you before we press play?

I’m an Osteopath, Naturopath, and Nutritionist who helps women navigate perimenopause and menopause with energy, clarity, and confidence. After years of burnout running a busy clinic (and a history of dancing at the Moulin Rouge in Paris), I now teach women how to lose weight, reduce inflammation, and feel incredible again — without restriction or counting calories.

The book you’ll always recommend to anyone?

The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson… but I now have a new one that I think everyone of our age needs to read: How to Have an Epic Retirement by Bec Wilson.

Your fave ways to celebrate (big or small)?

Play a game of padel and eat healthy food with lovely friends. And have holidays in warm places and see friends there too!

When do you feel your most radiant?

When I’m well rested, a fridge and tummy filled with healthy food, and have spent some time intentionally planning my week, so I feel organised. Then with all that in place, I feel I’m my best version of me for creativity, helping others, and enjoying life.

If your personal brand had a gift shop, we’d find it filled with…

Healthy food!

A song that never fails to lift your spirits?

One More Time by Daft Punk. It brings back great memories of my 20s!

Connect with Andrea:

• Website — https://www.andrearobertson.health/

• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/andrearobertson.health/

• YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@BarreWithAndrea

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“Other people can’t see what we haven’t yet seen in ourselves.” — Tarra

In this luminous and truth-telling conversation, I sit down with Tarra Lee Rullo — Vedic Astrologer, Jyotish and Ayurvedic Consultant, and host of the StarBeing podcast — to talk about visibility, power, and what it really means to be seen.

Tarra shares her deeply personal reflections on uncovering the shadows that keep women small, and the inner work required to reclaim our voices, gifts, and confidence.

Together, we explore the discomfort of receiving praise, the beauty of female friendships that hold us to our highest selves, and how midlife acts as both a crucible and a calling for transformation.

We talk about sisterhood, self-expression, and the sacred initiation of becoming visible — not for validation, but for truth.

Highlights include:
❥ The uncomfortable art of receiving praise and acknowledgment.
❥ Why visibility work begins with shadow work.
❥ The importance of honest, safe friendships that call you forward.
❥ Navigating major life transitions and career rebirths with courage.
❥ Midlife as a spiritual portal into power and authenticity.

The Creatress Q&A with Tarra

What do we need to know about you before we press play?

I am Tarra — a Vedic astrologer helping women navigate life’s shifts with courage, clarity and cosmic insight. I share guidance to reclaim your power, align with your truth, and move through transitions with grace. This episode offers tools and reflections to help you live deliberately and boldly.

The book you’ll always recommend to anyone?

The Five Stages of the Soul: Charting the Spiritual Passages That Shape Our Lives by Harry R. Moody and David Carroll

Your fave ways to celebrate (big or small)?

I love gathering with close friends and women who inspire me, sharing stories, laughter and intentional conversation. For bigger milestones, I enjoy marking them with something creative or indulgent, like a special meal or a retreat.

When do you feel your most radiant?

When I am fully aligned with my purpose — creating, guiding and inspiring from a place of authenticity.

If your personal brand had a gift shop, we’d find it filled with…

It would be filled with curated books, healing herbs and indulgent skincare — all tools for spiritual growth and self-care. Every item would feel beautiful, intentional and luxurious, designed to nourish the body, mind and soul.

A song that never fails to lift your spirits?

Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison.

Connect with Tarra:

• Website — https://www.tarra-lee.com/

• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/tarraleerullo/

• Podcast — https://link.chtbl.com/StarBeing

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“Finding a new hobby that isn’t monetised is truly a gift.” — Christina

In this tender and beautifully candid conversation, I sit down with Christina Butcher — author, photographer, and creative — to talk about identity, reinvention, and the unexpected lessons that come from caring for a loved one.

Christina opens up about her experience supporting her mum through dementia, and how it’s reshaped her understanding of patience, presence, and purpose.

We explore what it means to find beauty in ordinary moments, to release perfectionism, and to reclaim creativity simply for the joy of it — not to share or sell, but to feel alive again.

We talk about slowing down, redefining achievement, and rediscovering the parts of ourselves that exist beyond productivity.

Highlights include:
❥ The identity shifts that come with major life transitions and caregiving.
❥ Finding purpose in everyday moments — even hanging the washing.
❥ The healing power of hobbies that aren’t monetised or shared.
❥ Lessons in patience, presence, and unconditional love.
❥ How martial arts helped Christina rebuild confidence and creative energy.

The Creatress Q&A with Christina

What do we need to know about you before we press play?

My top value was freedom — that was until I became my mum’s carer. Childfree by choice, this identity shift challenged me, but I’m moving through the privilege and pain of being a carer, and my next identity shift as my Mum enters aged care.

The book you’ll always recommend to anyone?

The Creative Act by Rick Rubin.

Your fave ways to celebrate (big or small)?

I’m learning how to do this now! Usually, a fancy dinner and most recently, I bought myself a gold and onyx ring to celebrate getting my jujitsu black belt, so l can feel that energy with me.

When do you feel your most radiant?

When I wash and blowdry my hair, even though it’s a chore to do it! And when I stand on the beach and feel the sea air — heaven!

If your personal brand had a gift shop, we’d find it filled with…

Champagne! And champagne glasses. And so many pretty things. My friend Jules wrote in my 21st birthday card that I was “the girl with the eternal champagne glass in her hand”, and I like to think that’s still true.

A song that never fails to lift your spirits?

Beyoncé or Doechii in the car on the way to the beach!

Connect with Christina:

• Website — https://www.hairromance.com/ & https://mrandmrsromance.com/

• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/hairromance/ & https://www.instagram.com/mrandmrsromance/

• YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/hairromance

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“The very thing that’s on your heart is there because someone else is calling for it.” — Helen

In this deeply nourishing and truth-filled conversation, I sit down with Helen Jacobs — author, psychic, and spiritual mentor — to talk about fear: what it really is, how it shows up, and how we can learn to move through it with more faith, humour, and humanity.

Together, we explore the art of trusting the process — especially in seasons of uncertainty, grief, and transformation. Helen shares her wisdom on soul purpose, collective change, and remembering that every one of us chose to be here for this time in history.

We talk about fear as fuel, the ripple effect of presence, and the simple magic that happens when we live with love rather than fear — from smiling at a stranger to following a creative nudge that lights us up.

Highlights include:
❥ Reframing fear as a powerful source of energy and transformation.
❥ Remembering your soul chose to be here — and you are equipped for this season.
❥ The ripple effect of everyday kindness, joy, and connection.
❥ Why showing up with love is a quiet act of rebellion.
❥ How presence — not performance — is our greatest purpose.

The Creatress Q&A with Helen

What do we need to know about you before we press play?

I help women stop second-guessing themselves and start trusting their inner wisdom, because it already knows what’s next. Think of me as a practical psychic meets life mentor with a cosmic toolkit — here to help you remember your True Self and live like you mean it.

The book you’ll always recommend to anyone?

Ask and It Is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks.

Your fave ways to celebrate (big or small)?

Simply! A nice meal, preferably somewhere with a view and of course with my fave people.

When do you feel your most radiant?

When I’m showing up as my most authentic self.

If your personal brand had a gift shop, we’d find it filled with…

Crystals, candles, journals and stationery... but also funny/pun gift cards.

A song that never fails to lift your spirits?

Honestly, anything I can sing (badly) to!

Connect with Helen:

• Website — https://www.helenjacobs.co/

• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/helenjacobs.co/

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“If I fill my cup first, everyone else gets nourished.” — Chrissy

In this dynamic and deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Chrissy Alger — psychologist, business coach, and fierce advocate for female empowerment — to explore what it truly means to prioritise yourself, follow your intuition, and live a life that feels fully aligned.

From working as a forensic psychologist with prisoners to leading a multi–seven-figure coaching business for the hair, skin, and beauty industry, Christina’s journey is one of radical evolution, courage, and conviction. She opens up about ending a long-term relationship, becoming a single mother, and learning to honour her own needs without apology — showing other women that anything is possible when you choose yourself.

We talk about change, sovereignty, emotional freedom, and the feminine energetic revolution unfolding within modern womanhood.

Highlights include:
❥ Moving from self-sacrifice to self-sovereignty — and why it changes everything.
❥ Learning to communicate your needs clearly and guilt-free.
❥ Redefining success and breaking through old conditioning.
❥ Embracing both small rituals and big transformations as acts of self-devotion.
❥ The rise of the Feminine Energetic and Emotional Revolution.

The Creatress Q&A with Chrissy

What do we need to know about you before we press play?

I’m a multi-7-figure entrepreneur in the online coaching space, who is also a single mumma to a 2-year-old. I live a life that has no bounds and believe that every woman can create a life that’s abundant and in overflow.

The book you’ll always recommend to anyone?

The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss.

Your fave ways to celebrate (big or small)?

A glass of champers and a cheese platter.

When do you feel your most radiant?

At the beach.

If your personal brand had a gift shop, we’d find it filled with…

Chocolate licorice sticks and Tim Tams.

A song that never fails to lift your spirits?

Anything by Tears for Fears.

Connect with Chrissy:

• Website — https://www.chrissyalger.com.au/chrissyalger

• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/chrissyalger_freedomcreator/

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“I don’t want to trust the universe anymore. I want to trust myself.” — Kristy

In this expansive and truth-telling conversation, I sit down with Kristy Gray — astrologer, writer, and luminous guide for self-discovery — to talk about what it really means to navigate change, trust yourself, and integrate all the pieces of who you are.

We explore the evolution of identity, the reclamation of authenticity, and the shift from “trusting the universe” to learning to trust yourself. Kristy shares candidly about health challenges, major life decisions, and how she’s found fresh purpose and creative fire through self-reflection, astrology, and self-trust.

We talk about worthiness, purpose, manifestation, and the beautiful mess of being human — the parts we try to fix, and the ones that simply want to be loved.

Highlights include:
❥ Why self-trust is the foundation for every transformation.
❥ The power of slowing down to create space for integration.
❥ Reframing “purpose” as presence — not performance.
❥ Reclaiming words like authenticity and alignment in their truest sense.
❥ Astrology as a mirror — not a map — for becoming who you already are.

The Creatress Q&A with Kristy

What do we need to know about you before we press play?

When I’m not casting natal charts, I’m voraciously reading self-help, memoir and fantasy books. And for balance, I love lifting heavy things at the gym, cooking beautiful food and getting lost in thought by the ocean near my home on the Gold Coast, Queensland.

The book you’ll always recommend to anyone?

12 Laws of the Universe by Manhardeep Singh.

Your fave ways to celebrate (big or small)?

A trip to the spa! Whether it’s a massage, facial or spending time using their wellness facilities, I always walk out feeling like a new person.

When do you feel your most radiant?

When my morning routine is on point. On the days when I keep my promises to myself: meditating, reading with my morning coffee, going to the gym and then “dressing the part” for my day, I feel like nothing can stop me.

If your personal brand had a gift shop, we’d find it filled with…

Stacks of glossy magazines with celestial hot takes, velvet-spined journals (aesthetic AF, obviously) for self-inquiry, limited-edition mantra prints, sleek astrology-meets-strategy planners... because timing is everything and candles would burn with the scent of rose petals — and a hint of rebellion. Every piece would be curated for the cosmic connoisseur, embodying high standards, big dreams and unapologetic Higher Self Energy!

A song that never fails to lift your spirits?

Dreams by Fleetwood Mac.

Connect with Kristy:

• Website — https://www.kristygray.com/

• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/kristygray__/

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“Menstrual cycle awareness gives me a handrail through life — a way to check in and ask, ‘Where am I today? What do I need?’” — Claire

In this soulful and deeply grounding conversation, I sit down with Claire Baker — Women’s Coach, Writer, and Menstrual Cycle Awareness Teacher — whose work has helped thousands of women reconnect with their cyclical nature and reclaim their creative power.

Together, we explore life’s many transitions — from endings and beginnings to the tender “in-betweens” — and how menstrual cycle awareness offers a handrail through it all.

Claire speaks vulnerably about navigating major life shifts, endometriosis, IVF, and creative renewal, while sharing the daily practices that keep her anchored in self-compassion.

We talk about change, surrender, identity, self-expression, and how the cycles within and around us can teach us to live more gently and truthfully.

Highlights include:
❥ The wisdom of “transition days” — and how to nurture ourselves through them.
❥ Menstrual cycle awareness as both a spiritual and practical tool for everyday life.
❥ The art of slowing down and shifting expectations during demanding seasons.
❥ How creativity — and especially writing — becomes medicine in times of change.
❥ The invitation to honour the season you’re in, rather than rushing toward the next.

The Creatress Q&A with Claire

What do we need to know about you before we press play?

I’m an Australian author and women’s coach who’s spent the past decade helping thousands chart their menstrual cycles and trust their inner rhythms. I’ve just moved to Sydney after 9 years in the UK, and I’m happiest writing essays, teaching, sweating it out in a sauna or curled up watching Outlander.

The book you’ll always recommend to anyone?

Broken Open by Elizabeth Lesser

Your fave ways to celebrate (big or small)?

Go for a sauna and/or a swim, buy myself flowers, and probably write about it.

When do you feel your most radiant?

At ovulation, most likely, haha!

If your personal brand had a gift shop, we’d find it filled with…

Rose oil flavoured everything!

A song that never fails to lift your spirits?

Anything by Fred Again.

Connect with Claire:

• Website — https://www.clairebaker.com/

• Substack — The Periodical

• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/_clairebaker_

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“You just have to make it happen. If you fill your cup first, you can be a better mum, a better partner — just a better human in life.” — Ash

In this vibrant and heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Ash, co-founder of Australian fashion label Sabbi, a brand as colourful, cheeky, and empowering as the women who wear it.

What began as a playful vision for bold, feel-good clothing has grown into a community grounded in honesty, humour, and heart. Ash opens up about her personal journey with self-worth and motherhood, the inspiration behind The Grocery Line Club, and how her struggles became the spark for creating clothes that remind women they are enough.

We talk about authenticity, mental health, motherhood, creative expression, and what it truly means to build a brand (and a life) rooted in realness — not perfection.

Highlights include:
❥ The story behind The Grocery Line Club and its message of compassion and connection.
❥ The importance of showing up honestly — even when life feels messy.
❥ The power of community and belonging through shared stories.
❥ Why being “cool” is simply feeling confident in your own skin.
❥ How Ash refills her cup through movement, laughter, and morning rituals.

The Creatress Q&A with Ash

What do we need to know about you before we press play?

Women should know I overshare, so be prepared for absolutely anything to come out of my mouth and that I’m a work in progress trying to love myself every day.

The book you’ll always recommend to anyone?

The 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins-Reid or anything by Jackie Collins.

Your fave ways to celebrate (big or small)?

Sit on the couch with Jase and the kids and dogs and watch TV whilst drinking champagne and Coles’ blue cheese and crackers.

When do you feel your most radiant?

When I’m around my people who I feel I don’t have to hide or filter myself. I can just be fully me and they’ll love me.

If your personal brand had a gift shop, we’d find it filled with…

Bowel moving products, champagne, trackpants and dogs.

A song that never fails to lift your spirits?

‘Sexbomb’ by Tom Jones.

Connect with Ash & Sabbi:

• Website — https://www.sabbi.com.au/

• Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/sabbi_thestore/

• TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@sabbi_thestore

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