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We’re all just figuring out this thingy we call life, but wouldn’t it be a little easier if we had a bunch of people who had been there, done that, to talk us through it? Fashion personalities & entrepreneurs Jess and Stef Dadon are setting out to solve this problem for all of us, chatting to mentors on life advice, business tips, and everything in between, and having potentially illegal amounts of fun while doing it. Warning: side effects of listening may include acquiring extreme knowledge about life stuff, and laughing out loud in public places. To hear more from Jess and Stef you can find them on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: You’re a true HTL: The Podcast stan.
After 2.5 magical years of podcasting and over 120 episodes, How Two Live: The Podcast is coming to a close. Tune into this very special last episode and hear Jess and Stef reflect on the journey of the podcast, sharing everything they’ve learnt along the way, plus recap on some of their favourite podcast moments, including the time they went to Meg Ryan’s house!
If you love the podcast and want to hear more from Jess and Stef, don’t fret! They’re very excited to announce they’ll be launching a brand new TWOOBS podcast tackling the question: Can we save the planet… but make it fashion?
Search “TWOOBS” wherever you get your podcasts or follow the links below to subscribe:
Apple: https://apple.co/3xBviRJ
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3C9gI7y
You can find TWOOBS on Instagram @twoobs.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: You want to learn how to be your best self in relationships.
This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef chat all about relationships - the good, the bad, and the messy, questioning society’s idea of what it means to be in a romantic relationship with someone and sharing anecdotes of ways they like to march to their own beat.
Hear about:
- Normalising the idea that relationships aren’t perfect.
- Redefining the idea of “commitment”, and accepting the constantly shifting nature of relationships.
- Maintaining independence in a relationship.
- Letting go of societal expectations and shame around relationships to live authentically and freely in the way that serves you best.
- How to implement a ‘relationship check in’.
- Where self work ties into relationships and how it can strengthen them.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: You’re scared of becoming one of those people who starts sentences with "my therapist says..."
This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef discuss therapy, including the stigma surrounding going to therapy and how therapy might be able to benefit you.
Hear about:
- Shame around seeking help for our mental health + how therapy is portrayed in the media.
- Their own experiences seeking out and participating in therapy.
- Going to therapy for crisis control vs maintenance.
- Redefining trauma and holding space for your own healing.
- Normalising the idea of “shopping around” for a therapist.
- How to break up with a therapist who isn’t the right fit.
- How to overcome roadblocks to going to therapy.
- Different types of therapy and whether they could be right for you.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: The thought of facing your fears is totally terrifying.
This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef discuss fear, including how it keeps us small and stops us from living our best lives.
Hear about:
- How fear holds us back.
- How releasing fear can bring you closer to your purpose.
- Some personal fears they’ve faced and what’s shifted after.
- Having a practice of self love to overcome fear.
- The stories we tell ourselves and how to detach from them.
- Motivation to go out and conquer your own fears.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: You’re tired of being told you should look like a Kardashian.
This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef discuss Jess’s experience cutting off her signature long hair that she’s had for over 10 years, and unpack some of the emotional attachments plus societal expectations around beauty that arose from it.
Hear about:
- Our attachment to the way we look.
- Societal beauty standards and where we first begin feeling them.
- The ways we feel we have to look vs want to look.
- Feminine vs masculine ideals of beauty.
- How societal pressures are exacerbated by social media.
- The different expectations that men and women face.
- Why youthfulness is considered a token of beauty and how that’s problematic.
- How surrounding yourself with the right people can totally change your experience.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: You think sad = bad.
This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef discuss the culture of avoiding our feelings that starts in early childhood, and how we can rewire some of the patterns we’re accustomed to when it comes to our emotions.
Hear about:
- Why being with your feelings is a concept that sounds so simple yet is so unheard of for so many people.
- When avoiding your feelings can have a negative effect.
- How to meet your emotions head-on and allow them to dissolve.
- Why distracting yourself from the feeling isn’t effective.
- How to reframe the way we label emotions as “good” or “bad”.
- Finding the bravery to face uncomfortable emotions.
- A practice for opening your heart.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: You want some advice on how to get back to feeling your best.
This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef discuss seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and the things we can do to lift our mood in the cooler months (or whenever we find ourselves in a funk).
Hear about:
- Tools and techniques to pull yourself out of a funk.
- The feeling of stagnation and how to overcome it.
- Connecting with nature.
- What to do when resistance kicks in.
- Listening to your body and what it needs.
- Singing and dancing to shift energy.
- How to reach out to different people, or change your routine to see different results.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: A part of you wishes the world would stop every once in a while so you could take a breather.
This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef chat about Melbourne being back in lockdown, revisiting some of the learnings that came out of 2020 and things that fell by the wayside.
Hear about:
- The silver lining to lockdown.
- Why it’s been a welcome reminder to live more slowly.
- Why we overcommit ourselves.
- Having a people pleasing mentality.
- Things Jess and Stef have enjoyed about being in lockdown.
- Practicing acceptance to overcome suffering.
- Perspective on priorities.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: You want to know if social media growth is even possible in 2021.
This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef speak about how to grow your brand on social media, offering some perspective that goes against the grain.
Hear about:
- Why you can’t follow someone else’s formula for success.
- Finding your point of difference.
- Stepping into the shoes of your customer.
- Thoughtful content creation.
- Their journey with TWOOBS Instagram growth.
- Generating conversation and building a community.
- Fostering trust with your customer.
- Valuing your energy as currency.
You can find TWOOBS on instagram @twoobs.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: You wish you could become one of those people who meditates every day.
This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef chat about their experience with meditation, including different styles of meditation and recommendations for where to start.
Hear about:
- Jess and Stef’s experience with a twice daily meditation practice to dissolve stress.
- The transformative qualities you can experience through meditation.
- Finding the time to commit to a daily meditation practice.
- How meditation can change your life.
- How to create a network of people around you to keep you motivated.
- What to do if you’ve tried meditation and it didn’t stick.
- Taking charge of your life and becoming the person you want to be.
Resources:
Loving Kindness meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhiHCU2CpB0
1 Giant Mind App (learn Vedic meditation): https://apps.apple.com/au/app/1-giant-mind-learn-meditation/id990931892
Teachers we recommend:
https://www.laurapoole.com/
https://www.jessosie.com/
https://www.jassonsalisbury.com/
https://www.tarabrach.com/
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: You thought that grinding was the only method to success.
This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef chat about the concept of the masculine vs. feminine qualities we can bring to a working environment, including how their relationship to work has shifted throughout the years.
Hear about:
- Jess and Stef’s experience starting a business and being placed within a male dominated space.
- Why we’re all so obsessed with “hustling”, “grinding” and the “get shit done” attitude.
- Why we ignore what our bodies tell us.
- Redefining your idea of success and an exercise to help you do so.
- Letting go of attachment to your work identity.
- Creating space to let ideas flow more freely.
- How Jess and Stef have changed the way they work.
- How to implement these practices if you work for a company.
Resources:
Seaspiracy turned me vegetarian, now what? Blog post - https://aus.twoobs.com/blogs/a-kinda-blog/seaspiracy-turned-me-vegetarian-now-what
The TikTok account Jess and Stef spoke about - https://www.tiktok.com/@kingofkingsenergy/video/6950444959338220806
Four Day Work Week podcast episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xwXa32v2AUZNK2TXs3fxt?si=DfgNcRebR6KYWhq00XjWRg
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: You’ve seen an influencer haul lately and wondered how much of it they’ll ACTUALLY wear.
This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef have a conversation about a question that has been popping up amongst the TWOOBS team: do influencers encourage a culture of excess consumption?
Hear about:
- Jess and Stef’s experience being influencers themselves, including how brands gift products and the volume of free product influencers receive.
- Stories and anecdotes from their time as fashion bloggers.
- Their thoughts around influencers and whether they contribute to waste.
- Why we need to normalise re-wearing clothes.
- How we can combat the culture of overconsumption.
- How their influencer strategy for TWOOBS has shifted.
- A home practice to remember your worth and overcome the desire to purchase new things for validation.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: You’re thinking about going vegan but you just LOVE cheese...
This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef discuss their personal journeys towards becoming vegan and share tips that have helped them along the way.
Hear about:
- Cognitive dissonance when it comes to eating animals as kids and adults.
- Methods that have worked for them to cut down their animal product intake to eventually becoming vegans.
- Their favourite meat alternatives.
- Tapping into your self compassion.
- How becoming vegan led them to learn to nourish their bodies better than ever before.
- Impact vs ego and their thoughts on taking a flexible approach.
Resources:
App where you can track your intake of vitamins and nutrients: Cronometer https://apps.apple.com/au/app/cronometer-nutrition-tracker/id1145935738
B12 supplement: https://floweroflife.com.au/shop/vimergy-b12/
Tara Brach video on being plant based: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EbP2oN6qS4
WelleCo chocolate protein powder: https://www.welleco.com.au/products/welleco-nourishing-protein
Tracye McQuirter (Vegan Nutritionist) podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1DafkOPAhercGoOQ7GYGFu?si=qtyp80dmRumH8-03ZeVK6g
Ingrid Newkirk (PETA founder) podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dipb7G9ZjLEbcrq8yQ4xS?si=6Vc_w3Q6SDK3bBfyoF-6GQ
Pam Ahern (Edgar’s Mission founder) podcast episode:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6odGtwyxtkpe9lHd5WNOHn?si=AYVeAHnWSZGRbnj_waiwQA
Anthony William (Medical Medium) podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tBnAUEU7tgTjEHs5fckzW?si=qkodbKotT4C3LKzuE90eZQ
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: Everyone in your life is getting married. And they’re all changing their names...
This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef discuss one of their favourite controversial topics, why the woman is expected to take the man’s name after getting married.
Hear about:
- Where the tradition originated from and its historical context.
- Jess and Stef’s personal feelings around the name change.
- Anecdotes from their friends and family.
- What they believe needs to change in order to achieve equality.
- Why we don’t question the things we’ve always done.
- Why this topic makes people so uncomfortable.
- How we can start having conversations and creating change.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: You find all the sustainability jargon brands use confusing.
This week on the podcast, Jess and Stef discuss “greenwashing”, from both the perspective of being consumers as well as how they’re being conscious of it on their TWOOBS sustainability journey.
Hear about:
- What greenwashing is & how to spot it.
- Words to look out for that brands might use to confuse you.
- Some examples of how brands use greenwashing.
- How to look at a brand’s website and do research before buying.
- How to approach a brand and ask about their practices.
- How to go to a brand with constructive feedback.
- Why the way we approach marketing needs to change.
- How to shop with your values in mind.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: You want to get better at this whole love thing.
This week on the podcast, Jess shares more info about the conscious relationship course she undertook with her partner, and Jess and Stef delve deeper into how we can all improve our relationships.
Hear about:
- What being “conscious” means in the context of relationships.
- Societal expectations around love and relationships.
- Why it can be scary to question and challenge our relationships.
- What a relationship “blueprint” is.
- How your parent figures’ relationships have influenced your own.
- Attachment styles and how to find out yours.
- How to create space to share deeper with your partner.
Resources:
- Ignite Course with Kat and Tully - https://katandtully.podia.com/ignite-couples-course-2021
- Conversations with Kat and Tully Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/conversations-with-kat-tully/id1524828499
- Attachment Styles Quiz - https://www.scienceofpeople.com/attachment-styles/
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: You missed us!
How Two Live: The Podcast is back! Jess and Stef return from their break fresh and energised and ready to take on a new year of podcasting. Tune in to catch up on what’s been happening over the past few months.
Hear about:
- How Stef healed her body.
- The conscious relationship course Jess and her partner have undertaken.
- What’s been happening with their footwear label, TWOOBS.
- How they’re integrating lockdown learnings into their work-lives.
- What’s been going on in their personal lives. Hint: there’s a puppy involved!
- How Jess got her dream yoga job!
- Stef starting a meditation teacher course.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Tune into one of our all time favourite episodes with renowned psychic medium, Laura Lynne Jackson.
We’re taking a break and will be back March 2021, in the meantime tune in fortnightly to hear some of our best eps from the archives.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Tune into one of our all time favourite episodes with Sah D’Simone, the meditation teacher known for his spiritually sassy approach.
We’re taking a break and will be back March 2021, in the meantime tune in fortnightly to hear some of our best eps from the archives.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
Join our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/howtwolivethepodcast
To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.
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Tune into one of our all time favourite episodes with founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Ingrid Newkirk.
We’re taking a break and will be back March 2021, in the meantime tune in fortnightly to hear some of our best eps from the archives.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Tune into one of our all time favourite episodes with Hollywood movie star, Meg Ryan.
We’re taking a break and will be back March 2021, in the meantime tune in fortnightly to hear some of our best eps from the archives.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Tune into one of our all time favourite episodes with yoga teacher, body positivity advocate, and writer, Jessamyn Stanley.
We’re taking a break and will be back March 2021, in the meantime tune in fortnightly to hear some of our best eps from the archives.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: You’re ready to kiss 2020 goodbye!
*We’ll be back in March 2021, but tune in fortnightly to hear some of our favourite HTL: The Podcast episodes.
In their last episode for 2020, Jess and Stef reflect on the year that has been, sharing the best things they’ve learnt, as well as what they’ll be taking with them into 2021 and what they’ll be leaving behind.
Hear about:
- Why feelings are for feeling.
- Learning to say no and setting boundaries.
- New skills Jess and Stef have learnt in iso.
- Following your gut.
- Letting go of things that no longer serve you moving forward.
- Being on the cusp of a revolution.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down to give you a pep talk on why you should take the leap and start that business you’ve always wanted to, sharing tidbits of advice they’ve learnt along the way.
Hear about:
- Self doubt and how to overcome it.
- Why you are the best person to start the business of your dreams.
- How COVID might have been a blessing in disguise.
- Why it’s important to follow your gut above people’s opinions.
- Why progress is important and you can’t be perfect on your first try.
- Finding your point of difference vs being gimmicky.
- Reframing failure.
Listen to ‘The Ultimate Pep Talk’ episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6N8PDP3gK4dS02hQTPtyhP?si=jZfHUitIQh-YZJROcB5C4A
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Listen if: You’d secretly rather dance than walk.
In this episode, Jess and Stef chat about the concept of play, and question at what point when we become adults we stop having true, carefree fun like we did when we were kids.
Hear about:
- When and why we move away from the joyful nature of being a child.
- At what point we stop doing things society doesn’t deem us to be “good” at.
- How to reconnect with your inner carefree child.
- How to release fear of judgement from other people.
- What “joy-spotting” is and why you should be doing it.
- How to cultivate more happiness and joy in your life.
- The benefits of reclaiming your child-like state.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: You’re wondering why people are going gaga for celery juice all over your IG feed.
In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Anthony William, also known as the Medical Medium. Anthony is widely known as the father of the celery juice movement, and has healed thousands people worldwide from debilitating illnesses.
Hear about:
- How Anthony came to first communicate with spirit at age 4.
- Why illness is a money making machine.
- What the deal is with celery juice and whether you should be drinking it.
- Where the health industry is getting it wrong and how the Medical Medium community differs.
- How to figure out what is at the root of any illness.
- How to start your healing journey today.
You can find Anthony on Instagram at @medicalmedium.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
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Listen if: You want to create change in the world.
In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down to discuss how we can change the world by looking within, sharing anecdotes of their own experiences on their healing journeys and how it has affected the way they view the world.
Hear about:
- How spending time with yourself can change the way you experience the world around you.
- Changing the world through love rather than anger or fear.
- How doing inner work has changed the way they approach their business.
- Practices to help you identify what is adding to your healing journey and what is keeping you stuck.
- Tools and techniques to achieve inner peace.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive and @howtwolivethepodcast.
Other episodes to help you reach that inner peace place:
Sah D’Simone, Spiritually Sassy Teacher: Mastering Your Mind - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6eSekwf7K8VStIP7I6WBBo?si=P0y3gWM0T0-vAW5Q1d8Ocw
Laura Poole, Meditation Teacher: Discover Your Zen - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HLUWc73i76Pw74kcboSCg?si=1C6YSdjNS8mM4a3iSsKAmA
Allira Potter, Healer: Life Lows to Spiritual Highs - https://open.spotify.com/episode/16xc1Qn1Ka3ELk7XZ0FA0R?si=H0LEqvA8TZmtoVVNWXVHXw
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Listen if: You’ve heard crystals have magic powers and you wanna learn how to use them.
In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Colleen McCann, fashion stylist turned energy practitioner and world renowned crystal expert.
Hear about:
- Colleen’s journey from fashion to becoming a shaman and how her two worlds collided.
- What a shaman is, what shaman school is, and whether anyone can go.
- How crystals work energetically (hint: they even power your watch!).
- What you can use crystals for and how to work with them.
- How to ignite your intuition to choose the right crystals for you.
- What to do if your crystal breaks.
- How to work with the new moon and the full moon to call in new energy and release what no longer serves you.
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Listen if: You’re not sure how you feel about horse racing.
In this episode, Jess and Stef have an open and honest conversation around the Melbourne Cup, questioning why the race that stops the nation continues to go ahead despite a global pandemic and prompting us all to ask the hard questions and look at our choices.
Hear about:
- Why Cup Day is such a big event in the Australian calendar, and why Jess and Stef have participated in it in the past.
- Why you should do your own research around anything you support.
- What the Nup to the Cup movement is.
- How the year of COVID is a good opportunity to step back and educate ourselves.
- Why we don’t afford the same level of compassion to animals that aren’t our pets.
- How to start a conversation with your friends to create real, meaningful change.
For more information, visit horseracingkills.com.
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Listen if: You’re looking for a key to unlock the secrets to building a sustainable brand.
In this episode, Jess and Stef discuss everything that’s gone on behind the scenes in order to relaunch their footwear brand, TWOOBS, with a focus on sustainability.
Hear about:
- Why we all need to shift towards a slow fashion model.
- Easy swaps you can make day-to-day to become more sustainable.
- How to market your brand & communicate your values.
- How you can create a brand that pushes the boundaries.
- How to educate yourself on the environment.
Free online fashion and sustainability course: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/fashion-and-sustainability
You can find TWOOBS on Instagram @twoobs.
The new collection launches this Friday October 30 at TWOOBS.com
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Listen if: You wonder how one of Australia’s most well-known faces keeps her cool.
In this episode, Jess and Stef chat with Australian supermodel, Samantha Harris.
Hear about:
- How Sam launched her career with the Girlfriend Model Search at just 13 years old.
- Her experience in the industry at such a young age and how her career has evolved as she’s grown up.
- How she stays grounded despite her glamorous lifestyle.
- Sam’s journey of learning to feel comfortable in her skin.
- How her Aboriginal heritage shaped her upbringing.
- Her beautiful and close relationship with her mum.
- Diversity in the modelling industry and how it has progressed.
- What it was like to meet Meghan Markle!
You can find Samantha on Instagram at @sam_harris.
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Listen if: You wonder if it’s possible to have a huge brand but work on your own terms.
In this episode, Jess and Stef chat with the founder of healthy snack brand Slim Secrets and one of their personal business mentors, Sharon Thurin.
Hear about:
- How Sharon identified a gap in the market and started Slim Secrets.
- How she got into celebrity gifting before anyone even knew what influencer marketing was.
- The process of getting her products into retailers all around the globe.
- The importance of paying it forward and using your knowledge to help other entrepreneurs.
- The Avril Lavigne conspiracy that Slim Secrets was involved in.
- How having a small team has been so beneficial especially during COVID-19.
- Knowing when to switch off when you’re working from home.
- How Sharon ended up at Elton John’s party at The Oscars.
You can find Slim Secrets on Instagram at @slimsecrets.
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Listen if: You’re ready to find your people.
In this episode, Jess and Stef discuss the daunting concept of making new friends as an adult and share ways in which they’ve sought out people with similar interests.
Hear about:
- Putting yourself out there.
- Where to find people with common interests/hobbies.
- Overcoming the fear of rejection.
- When getting uncomfortable can have epic results.
- How to move an acquaintance from your outer circle to inner circle.
- Using positive affirmations to change your mindset.
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Listen if: You’ve downloaded Co-Star but you’re wondering where to from here.
In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to super fun astrologers and authors, Tali & Ophira Edut, also known as The AstroTwins.
Hear about:
- How the twins got into astrology.
- The history of astrology during the Age of Enlightenment.
- How your star sign shapes who you are.
- What Mercury being in retrograde really means.
- How to use astrology as a way to get to know yourself better.
- The astrological explanation for the craziness that has been 2020.
- When to expect your Saturn return and what it might mean for you.
- Advice for skeptics.
You can find the Astro Twins on Instagram at @astrotwins or at astrostyle.com.
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Listen if: The idea of having a paid day off sounds like some sort of impossible utopia.
In this episode, Jess and Stef discuss why they’re trialling a four day work week with their team at full pay, and share their thoughts and ideas around why we need to reimagine what a workplace looks like in 2020.
Hear about:
- What the four day work week is and where the idea came from.
- Why people feel the need to be chained to their desk between the hours of 9-5.
- Where the 5 day week came from and why we should rethink it.
- How you can be more productive whilst working less hours.
- How Jess and Stef are implementing an extra day off within their business.
- The surprising flow-on effect for women in the workplace.
Mentioned in this episode:
Andrew Barnes Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjgqCgoxElw
The Four Day Week by Andrew Barnes: https://www.amazon.com.au/Day-Week-Productivity-Profitability-Sustainable/dp/034942490X
Dr Amantha Imber Interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-amantha-imber-organisational-psychologist-work-smarter/id1453355822
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Listen if: You find the concept of going vegan a little (or a lot) daunting.
In this episode, Jess and Stef chat with Tracye McQuirter, vegan public health nutritionist, vegan activist, best-selling author, and founder of the 10,000 Black Vegan Women movement.
Hear about:
- How Tracye became vegan 33 years ago in the late 80s with her mother.
- The link between food and systemic racism.
- The health benefits of eating a vegan diet including preventing and reversing chronic disease.
- The first steps someone should take if they are looking to become vegan.
- Veganism and pregnancy/raising children.
- Jess and Stef pick Tracye’s brain on nutrients, vitamins and minerals and how to get them, plus decoding ingredient labels.
You can find Tracye on Instagram at @byanygreens.
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Listen if: You’re grinding to get your Insta following up and wondering what needs to give.
In this episode, Jess and Stef discuss how to grow your social media presence, offering a different perspective on what it means to be successful on Instagram from two people who have been there, done that.
Hear about:
- The importance of being authentic on Instagram.
- Finding out what your unique selling point is and creating unique content around it.
- Crafting the perfect caption.
- How to engage with your community better.
- Letting go of the need for external validation and hunger for numbers.
- Growth hacking - does it work?
- Looking at quality over quantity when it comes to followers.
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Listen if: You want to define your own version of success.
In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Anna Ross, founder of ethical beauty brand, Kester Black.
Hear about:
- How Anna is debunking ideas of what it means to run a business.
- The challenges she’s faced with Kester Black.
- The perks of being able to build your lifestyle as an entrepreneur.
- When thinking outside of the box pays off.
- Navigating consumerism and being a business owner.
- How to get a B Corp certification for your business.
- Why sometimes you’ve just got to wing it.
You can find Kester Black on Instagram at @kesterblack.
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Listen if: You wonder why you feel the need to cover a pimple when the man across from you in the boardroom doesn’t.
In this episode, Jess and Stef explore the expectations society places on women, pausing to reflect on some of the things we do day-to-day without question.
Hear about:
- Why women are expected to wear makeup to work to look more professional when men aren’t.
- How to shift your relationship with your body hair.
- Why you should reflect on the beliefs you have and question where they come from.
- The difference between what is emphasised for men vs women in school and how it affects our development.
- Why men are so much more comfortable talking about money than women.
- Jess and Stef’s thoughts around taking on your partner’s surname.
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Listen if: Vagina talk sometimes makes you uncomfortable.
In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Latham Thomas, a soulful doula, author, and founder of maternity lifestyle brand Mama Glow.
Hear about:
- How you can see lockdown as an opportunity to redesign your life.
- Trusting in the process of working towards your goals.
- Focusing in on the present moment vs rushing and hustling.
- What it means to be a doula and how Latham came to be one.
- Why as women we need to reclaim our sacred anatomy.
- The healing work that needs to be done when it comes to our bodies.
You can find Latham on Instagram @glowmaven and @mamaglow.
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Listen if: You ever feel scared to share the feelings you're having.
In part two of this episode, Jess and Stef continue to open up about their own mental health, and the healing journeys they've each been on over the last few years.
Hear about:
- Creating a toolbox for yourself to deal with anything you might face.
- Why you need to connect with your inner child.
- How to learn to enjoy your own company and be alone.
- What to do if you don’t like talk therapy.
- The transformative experience that Stef experienced in 2019.
The books/authors Stef mentioned in this episode:
- Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine.
- Homecoming by John Bradshaw.
- How to Be an Adult in Relationships by David Richo.
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Listen if: You feel like there aren’t enough hours in your day.
In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Dr Amantha Imber, organisational psychologist, founder of Australia’s leading innovation consultancy, Inventium, and host of the podcast How I Work.
Hear about:
- How you could be working with maximum productivity in less time.
- How to get more done in a four day work week.
- How changing the way we work can boost our happiness.
- Why you should proactively design your work day based around your chronotype.
- How to stop multitasking and start monotasking to improve productivity.
- Why you should turn notifications off all your digital distractions.
- What the best way to communicate as a team is.
- Why being a perfectionist is holding you back.
The apps Amantha mentioned:
- Test your chronotype: https://thepowerofwhenquiz.com/.
- Lock yourself out of distractions: https://freedom.to/.
- Schedule emails: https://superhuman.com/.
- Save articles for later: https://getpocket.com/.
- Stay focused: https://www.forestapp.cc/.
You can listen to Amantha's podcast How I Work at https://www.amanthaimber.com/podcast.
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Listen if: You ever feel scared to share the feelings you're having.
In this episode, Jess and Stef open up about their own mental health, and the healing journeys they've each been on over the last few years.
Warning: This episode contains discussion about eating disorders.
Hear about:
- Why mental health struggles are totally normal.
- How we're all shamed into holding in our feelings.
- Why you never know what's going on on the inside for someone.
- Jess's personal mental health struggles as she shares them for the first time.
- Jess's issues with self-esteem.
- The ways that yoga has helped her.
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Listen if: You're living life as a muggle but suspect you may have witchy powers.
In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Allira Potter, the sassy spiritual healer who can reads minds, and proud Yorta Yorta woman.
Hear about:
- How Allira is incorporating her Aboriginal heritage to create her own unique style of healing.
- Why Allira is setting out to change the wellness space.
- Aboriginal culture and why acknowledging it is so important.
- How you can tap into your own witchy powers.
- Where to start with spiritual and self work.
- How to overcome your traumas.
- How you can go out and follow your passions.
- How to get out of a comparison mindset.
- Plus, the big role Harry Potter plays in her life.
You can find Allira on Instagram at @allirapotter
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Listen if: You know climate change can't wait for 2025 plans.
In this episode, Jess and Stef discuss their plans to turn their footwear label TWOOBS fully sustainable.
Hear about:
- Why they considered closing TWOOBS after the 2019 climate strike
- Why seeing their sales drop off in 2020 has been a precious gift
- Why if you're an animal lover you should care about the environment
- How we can all shift from individual thinking to collective thinking
- Why they cancelled their 25 piece collection and the learning there for all businesses
- How they're going fully sustainable in just 18 months when most brands are aiming for 2025
- The challenges associated with going sustainable and why they'll be sharing their findings with other businesses
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Listen if: You and your BFF have a brilliant business idea.
In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Katia Santilli and Vera Yan, founders of sustainable activewear brand Nimble.
Tune in to hear the Nimble story, from how two childhood best friends identified a gap in the market during a yoga class, to how years later a moment on the shop floor was the catalyst to pivot the brand and focus on sustainability. Hear why even in a digital world, Katia and Vera champion having a physical store as a touchpoint for the brand, how the business has changed as it has grown, the mistakes they’ve made and things they’ve learnt along the way.
Plus, thinking about going into business with a friend? Katia and Vera share nuggets of wisdom like what to look for in a business partner, the importance of shared values and vision, and how they balance their friendship with work.
You can find Nimble on Instagram at @nimbleactivewear.
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Listen if: You’re wondering why hard work has to be so “hard”.
In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down to discuss the concept of “the hustle”, and why they are moving away from working themselves to the bone, instead opting for more enjoyable and meaningful ways of running their business.
In this thought provoking conversation, the sisters question why we put our work before other important things in life, discussing why doing things from a state of tension isn’t productive, and how often a lot of us get caught up in wanting to be perceived as hard workers.
You’ll learn how to let go of attachment to outcomes, how to surrender your perfectionism, how to strike a healthy balance between hustling and finding joy in your work, and rethink the way you hustle for good.
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Listen if: You want to spend 45 minutes having a good cry and a good laugh.
In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Lizzie Velásquez, the motivational speaker and anti-bullying activist who was born with an extremely rare congenital disease called Marfanoid–progeroid–lipodystrophy syndrome.
In this empowering listen, Lizzie shares her experience with bullying, including what it was like to find a YouTube video at age 17 labelling her the ‘World’s Ugliest Woman’ and how she overcame tremendous obstacles to forge an incredible career of uplifting and inspiring people every day.
Tune in to hear Lizzie chat to the sisters about building confidence, the importance of saying no, and how forgiveness can foster healing. Plus, Lizzie spills how she really defines success, and reveals the surprising perk that comes with her condition.
You can find Lizzie on Instagram at @littlelizziev.
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Listen if: You’re wondering how brands can contribute to pushing for change.
In this episode, Jess and Stef have an open and honest conversation about the events that have unfolded in the past few weeks bringing the Black Lives Matter movement to the forefront, and how as brand owners they are leading their business with their strong values.
Having created their shoe label TWOOBS from a place of wanting to make shoes that were accessible, the sisters share their personal feelings at this time, including why inclusivity is so important to them, and the responsibility that brands have to initiate change. Tune in to hear them chat about what they’ve learnt during this time of reflection, and their plans to continue to constantly improve moving forward.
You can find TWOOBS on Instagram at @twoobs.
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Listen if: You’ve noticed pronouns in someone’s email signature and wondered why it’s important.
In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Asia Kate Dillon, the gender non-conforming actor best known for their role as Taylor in Billions.
Tune into this important chat about identity that will see you come out wiser and more educated next time you’re in a conversation about gender pronouns. Hear Asia chat to Jess and Stef about forging their own path in Hollywood, how landing the role of Taylor in Billions was instrumental in helping Asia find their own identity, and their antidote to imposter syndrome.
The sisters also pick Asia’s brain on everything gender and pronouns, as Asia explains what it means to not fit into a specific gender box, and shares advice on how cisgender people can get involved in the conversation. Plus, Asia spills a hint of what’s to come in this season of Billions.
Watch the new season of Billions on Stan.
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Listen if: You’re interested in this whole spiritual thing but you’re not really sure where to begin.
In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Sah D’Simone, the meditation teacher known for his viral dance medicine videos and spiritually sassy approach.
Tune in to hear Sah share a host of practical tips and tricks to help you start living a more authentic life, including what it means to be a joy activist, what to do when destructive thoughts creep in, and how to reclaim power and become the master of your own mind.
In this feel-good conversation, the sisters and Sah discuss why it’s important to have discipline when it comes to social media, why we all feel imposter syndrome and how to conquer it, plus Jess and Stef look to Sah for advice on overcoming the mindset of comparison. You’ll also hear how Sah’s healing journey led him to create ‘The Sah Method,’ fusing playfulness with the spiritual path, and how you can become a part of his spiritually sassy posse (trust us, you’ll want in).
You can find Sah on Instagram at @sahdsimone, on TikTok at @sahdisimone, and online at myhealingally.com.
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This podcast was recorded in collaboration with Sarah Davidson from Seize the Yay.
Listen if: The thought of a cold shower sends a shiver down your spine… literally.
In this episode, Jess, Stef and Sarah chat to Wim Hof, the Dutch extreme athlete known for his ability to withstand freezing temperatures.
Tune in to hear the incredible and eccentric Wim explain how his health-restoring way of deep breathing, known as the Wim Hof Method (WHM), will change your mindset and your life. Wim shares the story of how he healed himself from personal trauma through cold water immersion, going on to develop the WHM despite being told he was crazy, and why he’s passionate about making his method accessible to all.
You’ll learn how stress affects your cell biology, how you can boost your immune system and heal yourself for free, and why age is not a factor when it comes to energy or strength. Plus hear Wim tell the story of the time he taught his breathing techniques to a group and then injected them with a virus to prove its ability to fight off infection!
You can find Wim on Instagram at @iceman_hof.
You can find Sarah on Instagram at @spoonful_of_sarah and her podcast at @seize_the_yay.
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Listen if: You want to know what employers are REALLY looking for.
In this episode, Jess and Stef reveal all their top tips to help you land the job of your dreams!
Whether you’re on the job hunt or you’re looking for a total career change, consider this your application bible, as Jess and Stef dish what really matters to them as employers. You’ll learn how to make your CV stand out, what to put in a cover letter, how to nail the interview and land that job, plus the girls share their advice on discovering your passions.
Tune in to hear the best places to search for a job, how to make your dream company notice you, and hear the sisters’ views on the importance of personalising your application. Plus Jess and Stef share the number one quality they notice in an interview, as well as their tried and tested method to pump yourself up beforehand and shake those nerves.
Identify your strengths: here.
Listen to the episode on persuasive emailing: here.
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Listen if: You believe in the saying “everyone has a book inside of them”.
In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Veronica Roth, the American novelist best known for the Divergent trilogy.
Ever wondered what goes on inside the wild mind of a fiction author? Veronica shares how a college psychology class inspired the Divergent Series, and how she sources inspiration everywhere, from science to music. Tune in to hear Veronica’s take on why the best creative work happens when we don’t try so hard, why fear is the enemy of great work and how she deals with bad reviews.
Veronica shares what a day in the life as a full time author looks like, offering tips and tricks on how to structure your day when working from home. Veronica openly shares how she manages anxiety and sets boundaries on social media to protect her mental health, plus she dishes all her knowledge on what it really takes to write a book, as well as what it’s like having a novel adapted for the big screen!
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Listen if: Societal pressure has ever stopped you from doing something you really wanted to.
In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with gender non-conforming Indian-American writer, performance artist, and media personality, Alok Vaid-Menon.
Alok reveals many incredible insights on how we all possess the ability to be loving, accepting and compassionate, and how self-transformation is linked to transformation of the world. Alok shares their own story of dealing with harassment and coming to find their confidence, offering important advice on why you should never compromise on your authenticity.
Tune in to hear Alok explain what it means to be gender non-conforming, and learn why mental health is behind all human rights issues, how to come back into your body and give yourself permission to feel, why we’re all artists. Plus, the three have a conversation around why body hair is such an emotional topic, and Alok shares their favourite fashion brands and what it was like to star in a Sam Smith music video!
You can find Alok on Instagram at @alokvmenon.
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Listen if: 2020 isn’t going quite as you had planned...
In this episode, Jess and Stef have a conversation about why it’s important to shift the plans you had created for yourself this year. As the sisters chat about their own personal & work goals, they discuss why we feel guilt and how we can let go of it, the importance of community, and the opportunities we now have to rethink the way we do things and how we spend our time.
You’ll learn how to reframe your 2020 goals, how to tune into your body and listen to what you really want, and how to strike the perfect balance between binge watching & having fun. Plus Stef shares the 80/20 principle that will blow your mind, and Jess reveals valuable advice direct from her therapist.
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Listen if: You only feel beautiful if you’ve got make up on... but you've never stopped to really think about why.
In this episode Jess and Stef sit down with Erika Geraerts, one of the co-founders of Frank Body who went on to start make up company Fluff.
In this important conversation that every woman needs to hear, Erika explains why she started a make up brand that encourages people to wear less make up, discussing problems with the beauty industry and how she’s endeavouring to shift the narrative. Erika shares why she decided to target Gen Z, offering insights into what extensive research has revealed about marketing to the younger generation, and how they differ from millennials.
Erika will leave you feeling empowered and inspired, as she talks about finding the balance between purpose and profit, why she believes acceptance of individuality is the future, and describes what she does when she’s feeling overwhelmed about all the issues in the world. Plus, find out the reason why Erika receives an email a week saying her website sucks.
You can find Erika on Instagram at @erikageraerts, and Fluff at @itsallfluff.
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- Drawful
- Settlers of Catan
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Listen if: Your body is begging you to slow down and take a break.
In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Laura Poole, meditation teacher, co-creator of the One Giant Mind app and founder of Mahasoma Meditation collective.
This inspiring conversation dives into meditation and so much further beyond, as Laura offers tangible advice on how to transform your mindset and your life through going within. You will learn how your subconscious belief systems affect your actions, how to break free from negative thought patterns, and how to alter your habits and enact long lasting transformations.
Tune in to soak up Laura’s wisdom on the science of stress, listening to your body, and how you can break the addiction to doing. Plus hear Laura’s explanation on how meditation can help you transcend beyond your surface level identity to discover the deeper experience of who you truly are.
"The word 'meditation' in its widest etymological sense means 'expansion of wisdom into infinity'." - Ramamurti S. Mishra
You can find Laura on Instagram at @laura_poole, online at laurapoole.com, Mahasoma at mahasoma.com, and their podcast here.
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Listen if: Pretty much your whole Instagram feed is pictures of baby animals.
In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Pam Ahern, founder of Edgar’s Mission, the renowned Australian animal rescue sanctuary.
In this inspiring conversation, Pam tells the story of how a pig named Edgar came into her life and changed everything, sharing her favourite rescue stories along the way. Pam discusses the way she’s shifting people’s mindsets around animals, and answers Jess and Stef’s questions on the differences between dogs and cats and the rest of the animal kingdom.
Tune into this uplifting listen about the kindness of the human spirit, and how to start a dialogue with your friends about animal welfare that’s gentle and not judgey. Plus, Pam shares the story of becoming a “vejan” before it was cool, and what a day in the life on a rescue farm looks like.
You can find Edgar’s Mission on Instagram at @edgarsmission, and find ways to support the sanctuary at edgarsmission.org.au.
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Listen if: You’ve ever wondered how some businesses just always seem to keep up with the times.
In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Lucy Feagins, founder of The Design Files, Australia’s most popular design blog.
Lucy tells the story of turning her side hustle into a thriving business, sharing the pressures she’s faced along the road, and offering advice on how to ride out lulls that inevitably come in all businesses. The three compare ideas on how the digital media landscape has changed, and discuss the importance of authenticity.
Lucy shares all her knowledge on how to stay current with digital trends, learning how to be someone’s boss when you’re a creative at heart, and why it’s important to have integrity. Plus, want to refresh your home? Lucy dishes her top tips on updating your interior space.
You can find Lucy on Instagram at @thedesignfiles and her blog at thedesignfiles.net.
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Listen if: You’re feeling overwhelmed with all this Coronavirus stuff and need a little positivity.
In this episode, Jess and Stef explore the upside to being in lockdown, seeing it as an opportunity for everyone to slow down and do some of their favourite things at home.
Tune in as the sisters swap their favourite books, movies, podcasts, and TV shows, offer up tips on the ways they wind down and take care of themselves, and reveal what games they love to play… of course having loads of fun and sharing hilarious stories along the way.
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Step inside the world of Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, as Jess and Stef take you front row, backstage and beyond. Tune in to conversations with designers, game changers and the hottest Festival guests all week. Hear their inspiring stories, learn the secrets to their success and find out where they get their inspiration. New episodes dropping twice daily.
In this episode Jess and Stef sit down with Kate Gaskin, one of Australia's most renowned Stylists and Creative Directors.
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Step inside the world of Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, as Jess and Stef take you front row, backstage and beyond. Tune in to conversations with designers, game changers and the hottest Festival guests all week. Hear their inspiring stories, learn the secrets to their success and find out where they get their inspiration. New episodes dropping twice daily.
In this episode Jess and Stef sit down for the second time with Alyce Tran, the founder of personalised accessories brand The Daily Edited.
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You can find Alyce on Instagram at @alyce_tran and The Daily Edited at @thedailyedited.
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Step inside the world of Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, as Jess and Stef take you front row, backstage and beyond. Tune in to conversations with designers, game changers and the hottest Festival guests all week. Hear their inspiring stories, learn the secrets to their success and find out where they get their inspiration. New episodes dropping twice daily.
In this episode Jess and Stef sit down with Paul Vasileff, the founder and designer behind Paolo Sebastian, an internationally known atelier known for dressing the likes of Kim Kardashian, Hailee Steinfeld and Poppy Delevigne.
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You can find Paul on Instagram at @paul_vasileff and Paolo Sebastian at @paolo_sebastian.
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Step inside the world of Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, as Jess and Stef take you front row, backstage and beyond. Tune in to conversations with designers, game changers and the hottest Festival guests all week. Hear their inspiring stories, learn the secrets to their success and find out where they get their inspiration. New episodes dropping twice daily.
In this live episode Jess and Stef sit down in the David Jones Bourke Street windows to chat about how we can all take care of ourselves and de-stress amongst the madness of fashion week, and everything going on in the world at the moment.
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Step inside the world of Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, as Jess and Stef take you front row, backstage and beyond. Tune in to conversations with designers, game changers and the hottest Festival guests all week. Hear their inspiring stories, learn the secrets to their success and find out where they get their inspiration. New episodes dropping twice daily.
In this episode Jess and Stef sit down with Sarah Gale, the owner of AMPR, Melbourne’s premier PR agency that handles the PR for VAMFF.
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You can find Sarah on Instagram at @sarahgaleampr and AMPR at @ampr_group.
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Step inside the world of Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, as Jess and Stef take you front row, backstage and beyond. Tune in to conversations with designers, game changers and the hottest Festival guests all week. Hear their inspiring stories, learn the secrets to their success and find out where they get their inspiration. New episodes dropping twice daily.
In this episode Jess and Stef sit down with Glynis Traill-Nash, the Fashion Editor of The Australian Newspaper, and one of Australia’s most highly regarded fashion writers.
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You can find Glynis on Instagram at @glynistn and on Twitter at @GlynisTN.
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Step inside the world of Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, as Jess and Stef take you front row, backstage and beyond.
Tune in to conversations with designers, game changers and the hottest Festival guests all week.
Hear their inspiring stories, learn secrets to their success and find out where they get their inspiration. New episodes dropping twice daily.
In this episode Jess and Stef sit down with Yianni Giovanoglou, the Trend Specialist at WGSN for Australia and New Zealand. WGSN is the world's #1 fashion trend forecaster.
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You can find Yianni on Instagram at @yianni1983 and WGSN at @wgsn.
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Step inside the world of Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, as Jess and Stef take you front row, backstage and beyond.
Tune in to conversations with designers, game changers and the hottest Festival guests all week.
Hear their inspiring stories, learn secrets to their success and find out where they get their inspiration. New episodes dropping twice daily.
In this episode Jess and Stef sit down with James Bartle, the founder of Outland Denim - the ethical denim company that offers employment opportunities to women who have experienced exploitation, worn by celebrities including Meghan Markle and Leonardo DiCaprio.
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You can find James on Instagram at @bartle.james and Outland Denim at @outlanddenim.
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Step inside the world of Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, as Jess and Stef take you front row, backstage and beyond.
Tune in to conversations with designers, game changers and the hottest Festival guests all week. Hear their inspiring stories, learn secrets to their success and find out where they get their inspiration. New episodes dropping twice daily.
In this episode, Jess and Stef share their best stories from Fashion Week.
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Listen if: You constantly feel pressure to do what’s expected of you.
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In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Australian comedian, television presenter, and author, Gretel Killeen.
Tune into this motivating listen to hear Gretel tell the tale of dropping out of law school after 6 weeks to try her hand at stand up comedy, sharing what it’s like to be a female in a heavily male dominated industry, and how she’s built a career out of creativity. The three discuss the difference between bravery and courage, and Gretel offers her thoughts on why ‘big breaks’ are overrated.
Plus, Gretel lets Jess and Stef in on what she’s up to now (hint: she might be the next Picasso) and the meaning of the funny word she made up with her daughter that we all need in our lives.
You can find Gretel on Instagram at @gretelkilleen.
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Listen if: You often feel overwhelmed by your goals & all the things you want to do with your life.
In this episode, Jess and Stef speak to motivational speaker, athlete and author, the incredible Turia Pitt, who survived a grassfire while completing an ultramarathon in 2011 and suffered burns to 65% of her body.
In this inspiring conversation, Turia shares how she has overcome incredible adversity in her life, and what it was like to go from being told she would never walk again to competing in an Ironman World Championship.
This episode will leave you feeling ready to take on the world as Turia sheds light on maintaining positivity, setting goals and achieving them, taking ownership of your own happiness, and how to stop procrastinating and get shit done! Plus Jess and Stef hear about the time Turia met Tony Robbins, and the three discuss how to shut off your inner critic (yes, it’s really possible!)
You can find Turia on Instagram at @turiapitt.
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Listen if: You’ve ever questioned why people are chained to their desks from 9-5 (and then some!)
In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down to have a conversation about the concept of a workplace, challenging many common ideas. They unpack the origins of the traditional 9-5 work day and question why in 2020 so many workplaces stick to it despite so much evidence around the benefits of flexible hours.
They navigate the ins and outs of building a team as a small business, discussing how they have had the opportunity to design a workplace that they want to be part of, including encouraging vulnerability, offering flexible hours, and what should be considered “work” within creative industries.
Prepare to reimagine what your workplace could look like, as Jess and Stef share ways they are implementing new age practices with their own team, their views on why satisfied employees are more efficient, and suggest ways other businesses could create a more effective workplace too.
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Listen if: You really want to try that new exercise class but you feel a little too intimidated to get started.
In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to yoga teacher, body positivity advocate, and writer, Jessamyn Stanley.
This inspiring episode captures a powerful conversation about self image, liberation, and why how you feel is far more important than how you look. Jessamyn shares her journey of her relationship with her body, explaining why growing up with strong female role models had a lasting impact on her, and how finding yoga shifted her mindset around self-image in her mid 20s. She also talks to how powerful it was reclaiming ownership of her body, and why she loves being real and raw on social media.
Jess, who is a yoga teacher too, also shares her own journey and how yoga has helped her in many aspects of her life, and they have a conversation about practicing breathing, why anybody can do yoga, and what they want to see less of and more of in the industry. Plus, Jessamyn tells the funny story of how she ended up in a photoshoot doing yoga in a pair of ripped underwear.
You can find Jessamyn on Instagram at @mynameisjessamyn.
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Listen if: You think you’re too young or inexperienced to follow a dream.
In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Poppy King, the entrepreneurial powerhouse behind lipstick brands Poppy King, Lipstick Queen, and Femme de Poppy.
Jess and Stef catch up with Poppy at her office in New York for the first time in 20+ years to have a captivating chat that spans creativity, entrepreneurship, storytelling, wins and loses, and so much more. Poppy shares how she discovered lipstick at a tough time in her life, revealing how she learned to harness seemingly useless school skills to build her business (despite once getting expelled!), and why becoming an entrepreneur full of naivety at age 19 ended up being vital to her success.
Poppy tells the story of the rise and fall of her first business, and how she dealt with the backlash from the media when her relationship with her investors broke down, going on to share the secrets of how she’s rebuilt successful brands time and time again. Plus, Poppy shares why she thinks putting on lipstick is like a superhero cape, and discloses the platform she sees as more important for a product than Instagram.
You can find Poppy’s latest brand Femme de Poppy on Instagram at @femmedepoppy.
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Listen if: You’ve ever been made to feel inferior for being different.
In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Erin Brockovich, the Environmental Activist whose life was made into a movie starring Julia Roberts.
In this inspiring listen, Erin discloses how the challenges she’s faced in her life have shaped her, detailing how she’s built a career as a respected legal advocate, despite growing up with dyslexia and never receiving a law degree.
Erin, a renowned keynote speaker, will leave you motivated and inspired, as she shares why you should follow your instincts, how to create change within yourself, and reveals the four words she lives her life by, as well as many other incredible insights. Plus Jess and Stef find out what it was like to have Julia Roberts play her in a movie!
You can find Erin on Instagram at @the_real_erin_brockovich.
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Listen if: You’ve ever fantasised about getting a job at Scarlet Magazine.
How Two Live: The Podcast returns for its first episode of 2020 with the incredible Aisha Dee who plays Kat on TV show The Bold Type.
In this episode, Aisha shares her experience of growing up in Australia, how she got her start in acting (hey Saddle Club lovers!) and why she decided to take the plunge and move to LA to pursue her dream. Jess and Stef chat to Aisha about how to build confidence and overcome insecurity, and the three discuss why they all don’t feel like they’re grown ups just yet.
Jess and Stef pick Aisha’s brain on all the juicy details on their fave show, like what really goes on behind the scenes of The Bold Type, what Aisha has learned from her character, Kat, and what her relationship with her on-screen BFFs Jane and Sutton is like IRL. Plus Aisha dishes on what she misses most about Australia, what Sesame Street taught her, and hints on what to expect from The Bold Type Season 4!
Catch Aisha on The Bold Type Season 4, premiering on Stan in Australia Friday 24th January at 6pm. Plus the super talented Aisha has just released an album which you can check out here.
You can find Aisha on Instagram at @aishtray.
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Listen if: You’re ready to create real & lasting change in your life for the decade ahead.
In their last episode for 2019, Jess and Stef reflect on the year that has been and the ways they have grown, and share how you can make 2020 your best year yet.
Tune in as Jess and Stef share the best things they’ve learnt this year, and offer tangible tools and ideas to help you make the most out of the coming year. They chat about the benefits of establishing a morning routine, how we can all shift our ideas of what success looks, why it’s so important that we put ourselves first, and so much more!
Jess and Stef also share their favourite books, wellness tips, and pieces of advice for the year ahead, and they reflect on the surprising thing that meeting so many inspiring people through this podcast has taught them.
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Listen if: You’ve ever thought you’d finally feel worthy if you just reached a certain goal.
In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with the most successful female surfer in history, 7-time World Championship winner Layne Beachley.
In this must-listen conversation, Layne shares the story of her upbringing on the beaches of Manly and what it was like to be one of the first high profile women in a male dominated sport, revealing the things she lost on her way to the top, and why striving to be the best isn’t necessarily the road to fulfillment.
An inspiring motivational speaker, Layne offers an array of incredible tips to prepare you for an epic 2020, including the steps you can take to lead a more authentic and fulfilling life, how to set goals for the year ahead that you will actually stick to, how to let go of a scarcity mentality and be happy right now, and the scientifically-backed way to deepen your gratitude practice.
Plus, find out how the one of the world’s greatest surfers ended up with the surname ‘Beachley,’ and what Layne learned from Matt Damon in a Qantas lounge.
You can find Layne on Instagram at @laynebeachley.
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Listen if: The fear of losing it all is holding you back.
In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to the co-founder of WILDFOX and founder of Selkie, Kimberley Gordon.
Kim offers a raw and real account of what it was like starting a company in her early 20s that quickly became so iconic, to suddenly have it all come crashing down when she was booted out of her own company, sharing the important lessons she learned along the way about feminism, creating diversity, working with the right investors, and what makes a business succeed.
Tune into this inspiring chat to learn valuable life lessons, from why living by your values is so important to unexpected résumé hacks, plus find out how we can all be having end of life revelations right now.
You can find Kim on Instagram at @wedreamoficecream and Selkie at @selkie.
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Music by: Kausy
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Listen if: You’ve ever wondered how to get Gigi Hadid to wear your product.
In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Samantha Stevenson and Ed Baker, the duo behind cult eyewear brand Pared Eyewear.
The four friends reminisce about how they first met at a café in LA, and chat about how their friendship has evolved into working and collaborating together, with the recent release of the How Two Live X Pared sunglasses collab. Jess and Stef exchange notes with Ed and Sam on running a small business, from the process of designing a collection, to how to land retailers like David Jones and Bloomingdales.
Ed and Sam also share some incredible and honest insights on what it’s like to be business partners with your life partner, balancing running a business with parenting, and how to play to your strengths to succeed. Plus they reveal the secrets behind how they’ve gotten their sunglasses on the likes of Brad Pitt, Beyoncé and Gigi Hadid!
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You can find Pared on Instagram at @paredeyewear.
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Listen if: You want to learn how to harness your inner power and be confident in all aspects of your life.
In this episode, Jess and Stef interview entrepreneur and queen of burlesque, Dita Von Teese.
In this uplifting and inspiring conversation, hear about how Dita singlehandedly revived an entire genre of dance without even setting out to, going from working in strip clubs to gracing the biggest stages in the world. Tune in to hear the three chat about the new definition of female empowerment, how we can all feel confident in the bedroom even if it means wearing Calvin Kleins, and why we should be rethinking our idea of what it means to be beautiful.
Tune in to hear Dita share some of her biggest secrets, from how she likes to go undercover in public, to the most valuable piece of beauty advice she’s ever been given… and find out what food Kylie Jenner recently snuck into Dita’s dressing room!
You can find Dita on Instagram at @ditavonteese.
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Listen if: You recognise that overnight sensations are one in a million, and you want to know the true secrets to building an iconic brand.
In this episode, Jess and Stef interview Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald, the founders of iconic New York bakery, Levain: the internationally recognised brand with a cult cookie following including the likes of Oprah, Taylor Swift and Blake Lively.
Pam and Connie tell the story of how they left their corporate jobs to start a bakery in 1995, and reveal how training for an ironman prepared them for the marathon of building a business together over 20+ years.
Pam and Connie share incredible insights, including the secret to a long lasting business partnership, how to attract an amazing team that will propel your business forward, and how they came up with the idea for their signature 6 ounce cookie that you’ve no doubt seen all over your Instagram feed. Plus, tune in to hear what special cookie Jess and Stef request on behalf of their followers, and Pam and Connie reveal how many cookies they’ve eaten over the years.
You can find Levain on Instagram at @levainbakery.
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Music by: Kausy
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Listen if: You grew up with a Meg Ryan VHS playing on repeat.
In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Hollywood movie star Meg Ryan, known for iconic films like When Harry Met Sally, You’ve Got Mail and Sleepless in Seattle.
In this captivating conversation Meg reflects on her career and how she accidentally fell into acting, sharing what it was like to be a young woman in Hollywood, and offering her thoughts on why pursuing fame for fame itself is never worth it. Meg chats to Jess and Stef about the surprising positives that come out of having your reputation destroyed, and reveals the real reason she stepped back from acting.
Tune in to hear the three women discuss the role of technology in modern life, why we should all constantly be pivoting, and Meg discloses details on her upcoming project that has nothing to do with Hollywood. Jess and Stef can’t resist asking Meg about a reality show they all love watching, plus they find out what life was like on set of their fave Meg Ryan flick!
You can find Meg on Instagram at @megryan.
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Music by: Kausy
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Listen if: You know what you want, and you’re ready to learn how to get it.
In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down to talk you through their secret weapon… persuasive emailing!
Tune in as the sisters share their tricks to landing anything through a simple email, from securing event sponsorship to booking incredible podcast guests. In this step-by-step guide, Jess and Stef talk you through everything you need to know, from how to stand out and connect with people who receive 100s of emails every day, to convincing absolutely anyone that they need what you’re offering!
Plus as an added bonus, listen as Jess and Stef give away some of their top secret tools that will give you email superpowers, including: Inbox Zero, Hubspot and FollowUpThen.
You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.
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Listen if: You love your dog but you’re not sure if you’re an ‘animal activist’.
In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with the founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Ingrid Newkirk.
If the thought of PETA conjures images of angry protesters throwing red paint on your fave leather shoes, prepare for this episode to totally change your opinion of animal activists for good. In this enlightening conversation, Ingrid chats to Jess and Stef about everything animal rights from food to fashion, including how exciting new fashion brands are coming up with innovative alternatives to animal products, and even vegan food in jails!
The three discuss why you should embrace animal rights if you care about human rights, and the simple everyday changes animal lovers can make in their lives. Plus, Ingrid reveals the thought and strategy behind PETA’s often controversial public displays and why she chooses to champion brands she once rallied against when they make positive change.
You can find PETA on Instagram at @peta.
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Listen if: You’re looking for a sign that you should run with your crazy idea.
In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with the creator of New York Fashion Week, Fern Mallis.
Jess and Stef recall the first time they met Fern and how the approached her on a whim, and the three discuss a foolproof way to network with anyone. Fern shares the story of how she had the idea to create NYFW, her thoughts on how fashion weeks around the world could evolve, and why it’s important that we are always adapting.
This episode will have you hooked as Fern dishes out golden advice for students wanting to get into the industry as well as how shows like Project Runway (which she judged on) have changed the game for emerging designers. Fern shares the one cause every millennial should attach themselves to and why, oh, and tells all about that time she hung out Oprah Winfrey. No biggie.
You can find Fern on Instagram at @fernmallis.
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Listen if: You’ve ever had a feeling in your gut you couldn’t ignore.
In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with New York Times bestselling author and globally renowned psychic medium, Laura Lynne Jackson.
This conversation is filled with nuggets of life changing advice, as Laura explains the special powers she’s been given, and teaches how everyone can tune into their own psychic abilities. Laura explains the concept of spirit guides, and reveals what her abilities have taught her about what’s truly important, including what we need to let go of in order to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Laura addresses the skeptics among us and explains why she sees that as a good quality. She also discusses what scientific tests have revealed about her brain activity, and sheds light on how we can all go about testing her methods ourselves. Plus, someone from Jess and Stef’s past pays a visit during the interview!
You can find Laura on Instagram at @lauralynnejackson.
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Listen if: The title of this episode makes your palms sweaty.
In this episode, Jess and Stef discuss a topic that makes most people squirm with discomfort: public speaking.
The sisters share how they managed to learn a skill that people often mistakenly think you’re just born with, what being able to public speak has done for their confidence, and recount some tales from a time when they hadn’t quite mastered the art (hint: brace yourself for some massive oversharing).
Tune in to hear Jess and Stef share tips on how to calm your nerves, and how anyone can learn to be a strong public speaker in front of 4 people or 4000, plus the girls share the secret song they use to pump themselves out before going on stage.
Share this episode with someone whose face goes bright red just at the thought of this topic!
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Listen if: You sometimes feel everyone but you is an overnight success.
In this episode Jess and Stef sit down with Margie Woods, Founder & Creative Director of the iconic Melbourne-based fashion brand Viktoria and Woods, and The LOFFT Fashion Agency.
Tune in to hear Margie reveal the secrets behind how she’s built a fashion label that’s still going strong 15 years in, including how she came up with the idea for the brand, how she’s managed to succeed where others have failed, and why she thought it was important to open up retail stores.
Margie reminisces on the advantages of being a small business, as the three discuss the importance of having a mentor at all stages of growth, and Jess and Stef learn about what Margie does to switch off.
You can find Margie on Instagram at @margiewoods and Viktoria and Woods at @viktoriaandwoods.
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Produced by: Simone Polanen
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Listen if: You’ve ever judged someone for being different from you.
In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Loretta Bolotin, founder of Free to Feed, a not-for-profit social enterprise that champions the unique skills and individual stories of new migrants through food.
Loretta discusses her experiences growing up in a migrant community, and how she came to be passionate about connecting with people of different backgrounds from a young age, offering advice on how we can break down cultural and language differences to create meaningful connections.
Tune in to hear Loretta share her thoughts on what to do when you’re feeling overwhelmed by a problem, why you should put your money where your values are, how every business can be using their influence for good. Plus, Loretta shares some of her favourite social enterprises that are changing the world!
You can find Loretta on Instagram at @lorettabolotin and Free to Feed at @freetofeedmelbourne.
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Audio by: Giddy Heine
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Listen if: You want to know the secret to getting in with the A-list.
In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with their good friend Emma Abrahams, the founder and designer of luxury jewellery brand Heart of Bone.
Emma tells the story of her creative upbringing, and how an idea that meant to be a homewares brand in its formation eventuated to a boldly unique and successful jewellery label worn by the likes of Karl Lagerfeld, John Paul Gaultier and Billie Eilish.
Emma shares her take on individuality and staying true to yourself as a designer in a time where imitation is everywhere, why authenticity is important, and how brands can use Instagram to lift each other up and collectively grow. Plus get the full story of how she approached Marc Jacobs at a café and went from complete strangers to BFFs and had him wearing her jewels almost instantly.
You can find Emma on Instagram at @heartofbone_.
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Listen if: You’re ready for life lessons from the Godmother.In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Janine Allis, founder of Retail Zoo and Boost Juice, which has over 500 stores globally, author of 4 books, Shark on Australia’s Shark Tank, and current contestant on Australian Survivor.Jess and Stef soak up Janine’s wisdom on everything from what makes a successful entrepreneur, how to generate incredible brand awareness by thinking outside the box, the secret to living the life you desire, and why you shouldn’t be afraid to ask questions.Janine shares details of her crazy life of adventure including working as a stewardess on David Bowie’s yacht, and reveals why as one of the country’s most successful businesspeople she chose to go on Australian Survivor, what life in the jungle is really like, and the clever ways Janine prepared beforehand.You can find Janine on Instagram at @janine_allis.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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Listen if: You’re waiting for the right moment to put yourself out there.In this episode, Jess and Stef answer one of their most commonly asked questions, “How do you have the confidence to just go for it?”They share anecdotes from their own personal and professional lives, including how they’ve achieved amazing feats that they might have once considered totally unattainable, just from sending that email, asking that question, or doing that one thing. Tune in as the sisters chat about why you have the power to follow your heart and chase your dreams, without caring what anybody thinks, and how to handle rejection like a boss.Share this episode with someone who needs a good pep talk on overcoming self-doubt, how a no can always be turned into a yes, and the power of positive affirmations.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: Kausy
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Listen if: You care about making impact more than money & power.In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with sisters Rosie Thomas OAM and Lucy Thomas OAM, co-founders of Project Rockit; Australia's youth-driven movement against bullying, hate and prejudice.The double duos chat about what it’s like to work with someone you’re so close with as well as their own experiences with bullying, as Rosie and Lucy break down what it means to be social entrepreneurs, and discuss what it takes to build a thriving business while also creating change.Listen as Rosie and Lucy reveal what it’s like sitting on the advisory boards for Facebook and Twitter, plus having presented to audiences of hundreds and thousands, they reveal the secrets behind being an incredible public speaker… even if you’re an introvert.You can find Project Rockit on Instagram at @projectrockit, Rosie at @rosefunkenhouse and Lucy at @luckylockit.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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Listen if: You have an awesome idea and you’re looking for the secret sauce.In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Jess Hatzis and Bree Johnson, co-founders of coffee-based skincare brand Frank Body that became an overnight Instagram sensation, and creators of the branding agency Willow and Blake.Grab a pen and paper as the two reveal their incredible brand insights, including how a small business should be spending dollars, how to listen to your customers and let them define your direction, the importance of staying true to your brand, and coming up with creative ideas on a budget.Bree and Jess share how they took Frank Body from a product made with a home cement mixer to earning a spot on the shelves of some of the best retailers globally, plus they reveal what it was like to have copycat products pop up left right and centre, including one from a global popstar.You can find Frank Body on Instagram at @frank_bod and Willow & Blake at @willowandblake.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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Listen if: You’ve ever felt competitive towards another woman.In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with author, presenter, and political commentator, Jamila Rizvi.Tune in to hear the story of how Jamila found herself becoming fiercely feminist while working for 2 former Prime Ministers, as the three discuss why women feel competitive with other women and how we can change the behaviours society has ingrained in us, and where men come into the feminism discussion.Jess, Stef and Jamila discover some surprising facts on the history of periods, chat about what’s going to happen to feminism in the age of gender fluidity, and importantly they have an in depth discussion on the fashion and feminism of the Harry Potter series.You can find Jamila on Instagram at @jamilarizvi and twitter @jamilarizvi.Jamila’s suggestions of people to follow:* Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman * Deborah Frances White * Clementine Ford * Yassmin Abdel-Magied * Jane Gilmore * Van Badham
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Listen if: You could never imagine life without schnitzel. In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Shannon Martinez, the co-founder and head chef behind Melbourne’s top restaurants (that happen to be vegan), Smith & Daughters and Smith & Deli.Shannon’s energy is completely contagious, as the three chat about everything from how Shannon pioneered the modern day vegan movement in Melbourne, what she attributes her success to, and how she’s going to spend her first million.Shannon dishes on what it was like to cook for Billie Eilish, reveals details about her double life as a rock star, plus find out which celebrity doesn’t tip…You can find Shannon on Instagram at @shannon_martinez and her restaurants @smithanddaughters and @smithanddeli.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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Listen if: You want to build up your brand without breaking the bank.In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down together to reveal the secrets behind one of their most commonly asked questions: How did you pull that off? They spill their top tips and tricks for brands, businesses and influencers on how to get scrappy, including creating unique brand activations, pop up stores, press, and brand buzz, without spending big.Tune in as the sisters share their process for coming up with creative ideas, along with some of the best stories that have happened along the way, including how they managed to DIY the most epic fairy-floss toned pop-up store after being quoted $20k for a professional job. Plus, they reveal how they pulled off the ultimate stunt, their footwear label TWOOBS taking over at Coachella, without even leaving the house…Be sure to check out pics of the HTL Store here and here, the TWOOBS pop-up at David Jones here, and the video of TWOOBS at Coachella here.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: Kausy
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Listen if: You’re ready to let go of society’s expectations.In this episode, Jess and Stef have a vulnerable heart-to-heart about the concept of validation, and the ways in which it has permeated both of their personal lives throughout the years.Off the back of Instagram removing like counts in Australia, Jess and Stef have an open conversation about their feelings towards the change, and how they think it will affect users of the platform in the long term. They also chat about the concept of validation as a whole and how to flip the script so that validation comes from within, as well as tips for switching off and learning to love being in your own company.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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Listen if: You’re looking to level up your money game, pronto.In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Zoe Lamont, co-founder of Australia’s first super fund by women, for women, Verve Super.They chat about why women aren’t talking about money when men are, as Zoe takes them through a step-by-step guide on how to save for short term, middle term and long-term investments.If you’ve always been interested in investing but aren’t sure where to begin, Zoe’s easy explanation of how to start investing money including everything from how much you need to start with, to what platforms to use will have you investing like a boss in no time.For further info on how to repay debt faster, set up a good savings system, sort your super and learn more about ethical investing, check out the Verve 6 Step Money & Mindset videos.You can find Verve Super on Instagram at @verve.super.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: Kausy
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Listen if: You're obsessed with Younger and 25 mins isn't enough.
In this special episode, Jess and Stef share their thoughts on Season 6, Episode 2 of Younger, from their ongoing feud over being #TeamJosh vs #TeamCharles, to dissecting the flawless wardrobe choices and Trout's famous accessories, plus they give their predictions on what's coming next, and offer insights into what the cast have been up to lately.
Warning: Spoilers lie ahead, so make sure you're up to date before listening!
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Listen if: You’re ready to build your empire, one sale at a time.In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with the founder of experience marketplace RedBalloon, co-founder of the Big Red Group, the “Red Shark” from Shark Tank Australia, and all around powerhouse, Naomi Simson.Jess and Stef chat with Naomi about what it was like making waves in an industry dominated by men, and how she’s inspiring other women to not view their gender as a hurdle. They discuss Naomi’s initial struggles to find customers, and the secrets she’s discovered along her journey on how to create lasting connections with them. Plus the sisters find out just how many pieces of red are hanging in Naomi’s closet, and Naomi reveals some of her favourite stories from her time on Shark Tank.You can find Naomi on Instagram at @naomisimson and her impressive suite of businesses at @bigredgroup @redballoon @getredii @ifonlyau @adrenaline_au.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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Listen if: You're obsessed with Younger and 25 mins isn't enough.
In this special episode, Jess and Stef share their thoughts on Season 6, Episode 2 of Younger, from their ongoing feud over being #TeamJosh vs #TeamCharles, to dissecting the flawless wardrobe choices and Trout's famous accessories, plus they give their predictions on what's coming next, and offer insights into what the cast have been up to lately.
Warning: Spoilers lie ahead, so make sure you're up to date before listening!
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Listen if: You want your product/service to be selling like hot cakes!In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Lauren Oakes and Kirsty Stekel from Megaphone to give you the low down on all things digital marketing. Together with Lauren and Kirsty, they break down how to do your own digital marketing in simple terms, and reveal how Jess and Stef grew their database by 11,500 people in 8 weeks and how you can do it too.Doing your own digital marketing is easy to do badly, so consider this episode your bible to getting started, including:* How to get bang for your buck * How to convert people who have never heard of your brand into long-term customers * Defining your target market and how to test different ads to your different audiences * Installing a Facebook pixel (and what that actually means)
You can find Lauren on Instagram at @laurenoakes11 and Kirsty at @kirstparks, and Megaphone Marketing @megaphonemarketing.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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Listen if: You’re obsessed with Younger and 30 mins isn’t enough.
In this special episode, Jess and Stef share their thoughts on Season 6, Episode 1 of Younger, from their ongoing feud over being #TeamJosh vs #TeamCharles, to dissecting the flawless wardrobe choices and Trout’s famous accessories, plus they give their predictions on what’s coming next, and offer insights into what the cast have been up to lately.
Warning: Spoilers lie ahead, so make sure you’re up to date before listening!
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Music by: KausyResearch by: Sophie Lloyd
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Listen if: You’re waiting for a sign to make a big life change.In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down in Byron Bay with co-founder of Spell & The Gypsy Collective, Lizzy Abegg.Lizzy shares the story of packing up her life in Sydney after heartbreak and joining forces with her sister, Isabella, in Byron Bay to create Spell. Lizzy chats to Jess and Stef about the early days of Spell and the thrill of selling handmade treasures at the local markets, to blowing up internationally and seeing some of the biggest names in Hollywood wear their designs.The three talk everything from visual diaries and the place of social media in 2019, to why it’s important for brands to be thinking about sustainability, and they also make a surprising discovery about Lizzy’s digital life before Spell.You can find Lizzy on Instagram at @lizzyabegg, and Spell & The Gypsy at @spell.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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Listen if: You eat fashion for breakfast.In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with the National Fashion Editor of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald and their IRL friend, Melissa Singer.Mel brings her signature brand of realness to the conversation, as she shares some incredible tips on how to get PR from a journalist’s perspective, how to land an internship with a journalist, and initiates a discussion around the importance of saying no. The three chat about the trend that recently landed Mel in W Magazine, plus Mel spills the tea on her recent interview with Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue US.You can find Melissa on Instagram at @melly_singer.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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Listen if: You’re looking for life advice from someone who tells it like it is.In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with the vibrant Sarah Jane Adams (and her adorable dog Periwinkle), the silver haired Instagram model known for her bright, quirky aesthetic, and creator of the hashtag #mywrinklesaremystripes.Sarah shares the crazy story of her almost instantaneous rise to Instagram stardom and what it was like to build a modelling career in her 60s, as well as her experience forging her own path, which was far from the one people expected of her. They chat about the state of diversity in the fashion industry and whether we are likely to see it evolve from being a buzzword to the new norm, what it means to be a feminist, plus how to maintain a healthy mind and body.You can find Sarah on Instagram at @saramaijewels and @mywrinklesaremystripes.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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Listen if: You’re all about working hard... with a rosé in hand.In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to accountant-turned-entrepreneur and hugely successful founder of online fashion retailer Showpo, Jane Lu.Listen in as the three compare tactics to creating a great working atmosphere, discuss how to network if you’re an introvert, and what it’s really like behind the scenes of all the glossy Instagram posts that go on Coachella. Plus Jane shares what inspired her to co-found ‘Like-Minded Bitches Drinking Wine,’ a business group that promotes and encourages girl bosses around the world, and Jess, Stef and Jane bond over a mutual love of Vanderpump Rules.You can find Jane on Instagram at @thelazyceo and Showpo at @showpo, or join Likeminded Bitches Drinking Wine here.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive. Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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Listen if: You want to know how to have your cake and eat it too.Chyka Keebaugh is a co-founder of events and catering company, The Big Group, former Real Housewives of Melbourne cast member, author and expert homemaker at chyka.com. Tune in as Chyka shares all her top tips on how to kick goals whilst living a balanced life, and the importance of making time for loved ones no matter how busy you are. Plus, Chyka reveals all the juicy behind-the-scenes details about her time on The Real Housewives of Melbourne.You can find Chyka on Instagram at @chykak, and The Big Group at @thebiggrouphospitalityagency. Check out chyka.com to find her practical tips on all things home, outdoor and food.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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Listen if: You find yourself in an Instagram hole on the daily.In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down together to talk about their experience with social media anxiety, and what it was like to go from being Instagram lovers and multiple times daily grammers, to being riddled with a fear of posting that led them to a social media hiatus. Tune in to hear the sisters dissect a world where we watch our friends get married through the camera app in our phones, discussing how like-based culture has affected them, and whether Instagram’s announcement of hiding like numbers is the beginning of a new social media era. Jess and Stef share some of their favourite positive influencers, and discuss hopes for the future of the platform, plus they reveal their favourite un-Instaworthy foods.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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Listen if: you want to learn more about fashion’s impact on our societies and planet.In the episode, Jess and Stef sit down with journalist, author, and VOGUE Australia’s Sustainability Editor-at-Large, Clare Press.Clare shares her career journey, including how she achieved her current job title that hadn’t previously existed, and reveals how much of the fashion industry is really like The Devil Wears Prada. The three have an important and topical conversation about the state of the fashion industry off the back of Fashion Revolution Week, debate whether wearing a hessian sack can be chic, and the three share insights on their fave emerging designers.You can find Clare on Instagram at @mrspress, and learn about Fashion Revolution @fash_rev. To learn more about sustainable fashion, check out Clare’s podcast Wardrobe Crisis here.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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In this special episode for World Earth Day, Jess and Stef were lucky enough to sit down with Abigail Forsyth, the founder of Keep Cup, the world’s first barista standard reusable coffee cup.Jess and Stef chat to Abigail about how she built her brand - from product design and manufacturing, to amassing a loyal customer base who are dedicated to the Keep Cup movement, and Abigail offers tangible advice on how we can all change our everyday habits to become more green. The three also chat about how being eco-friendly can be a fashion accessory, and discuss what Jess accidentally overheard while getting her eyelashes done.You can read more about the Keep Cup story here, and find Keep Cup on Instagram at @keepcup.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive. Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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Cathryn Wills is the founder of vegan handbag label, Sans Beast, and the former Creative and Managing Director of Australian accessories brand, Mimco. In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down and have an insightful chat with one of their real life mentors. Cath is a total powerhouse with an absolute wealth of knowledge under her belt. Tune in as she dishes out invaluable advice on growing a brand, as the three discuss what it takes to be a boss, aligning your values with your career, and how working 24/7 isn’t necessarily the road to success. You can find Cath on Instagram at @_cathrynwills and her luxe bags at @sans.beast.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive. Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Australia’s PR queen, the enigmatic Roxy Jacenko. At age 24, Roxy founded Sweaty Betty PR and has since gone on to become the director of 4 companies, as well as being a media personality and author.In this episode, Roxy shares with Jess and Stef how and why she manages to be unapologetically herself, despite the constant media attention and occasional backlash she garners. She shares tips on building a personal brand, and talks about how to use social media to leverage your career and business.Whilst Roxy’s open nature and willingness to share her life online may make many people think they know a thing or two about her, this conversation was full of surprises, and reveals a side to Roxy that not many people know.You can find Roxy on Instagram at @roxyjacenko, and her suite of impressive businesses @sweatybettypr @ministryoftalent @social.union @18communications.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive. Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with Alyce Tran, lawyer-turned-entrepreneur and co-founder of the multi-million dollar personalised accessories label, The Daily Edited.In one of this podcast’s most candid episodes yet, Alyce opens up to Jess and Stef about her definition of success, and why she doesn’t feel like she’s ‘made it.’ The three talk about everything from business to breakups, covering the sacrifices we all have to make to build a career, why the perfect Instagram life doesn’t really exist, and we hear about Alyce’s new side hustle, In The Roundhouse.You can find Alyce on Instagram at @alyce_tran and TDE at @thedailyedited.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down together to talk about the journey of building their shoe label, TWOOBS. True to form, the sisters are completely honest as they pull back the curtain on their much loved footwear brand, chatting about challenges they’ve faced, and tricks and tips they’ve picked up along the way.Jess and Stef tell the story behind how they launched TWOOBS at New York Fashion Week for just $500, and reflect on why no one was really buying their shoes when they first launched. They also chat about the importance of mentors, why they are firm believers that building a brand is a long game, and reveal the secret behind how they landed their dream collab. Check out the NYFW stunt the girls chat about in the episode here.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive. You can find TWOOBS on Instagram, and shop the shoes online here.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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Lauren Scruggs Kennedy is a NY Times best selling author, blogger, and entrepreneur.At the age of 23, Lauren’s life change forever when she was in an accident with a plane propeller, where she lost her left hand and eye.In this episode, Jess and Stef hear how Lauren regained her confidence after the accident, and discuss the true meaning of beauty. The three also chat about how Lauren landed internships at Gossip Girl and Michael Kors, how she met her husband, E! News host, Jason Kennedy, and why Lauren started a foundation to assist other people who have experienced limb loss.You can find Lauren Scruggs Kennedy on Instagram @laurenscruggs or read her blog here.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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After becoming the youngest editor of Cosmo at age 24, Mia went on to become the editor-in-chief of Cosmo, Cleo, and Dolly. Seeing the digital wave coming before many, Freedman left print media and founded women’s digital media company, Mamamia in 2007.In this episode, Jess and Stef have an eye-opening conversation with Mia about risking it all to start a business, how to predict the future, the next digital trends, and female entrepreneurship, plus they bond over a mutual love of The Bold Type.You can find Mia Freedman on Instagram at @miafreedman, check our what’s happening over at @mamamiaaus, or learn about some awesome female-lead businesses at @ladystartups.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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A former “Australian Young Designer of the Year”, Graeme Lewsey is CEO of Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, Australia’s largest fashion event.In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down with their good friend Graeme to discuss all things fashion week and beyond. The three chat about tips for building a successful career, diversity and equality in the fashion industry, and the secret to building any brand.You can find Graeme Lewsey on Instagram at @graemelewsey and the festival @VAMFF, or check out what events are happening at VAMFF here.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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Kristina Karlsson is the Founder and Creative Director of global Swedish design and stationery business, kikki.K.In this episode, Kristina chats to Jess and Stef about how she went from being a 22-year-old in a foreign country to building her stationary empire. Kristina offers tips on how to create a roadmap to achieve your dreams, get the most out of life, and helps Jess and Stef devise a plan for world domination.You can find Kristina Karlsson on Instagram at @kristinakikki.k and her brand at @kikki.k. To learn more about how to live your dream life, you can visit https://www.kikki-k.com/au/dreamlife.html.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive.Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner
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In this intro episode of How Two Live: The Podcast, founders Jess and Stef have a conversation about their journey from being bloggers, to overnight Instagram sensations, to entrepreneurs, and beyond. They discuss how they built How Two Live and their shoe label TWOOBS, and share stories of mistakes and growth along the way. Tune in as Jess and Stef offer tips to their listeners in business, fashion, and life, and hint at what’s to come in this podcast series.
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