Never Give Up with Lorna Jane Clarkson en Introducing Never Give Up, the new vodcast from Lorna Jane Clarkson; iconic Australian entrepreneur, trailblazing fashion designer, bestselling author and founder of the Lorna Jane brand. Raw, real and reflective, this powerful series explores overcoming challenges, self love and female empowerment. A series of honest, thought-provoking conversations, personal stories and connections shared between Lorna and these influential and iconic women. Get ready to tune into discussions that are bold, inspiring, raw, and anything but ordinary. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6b973a88-e9b9-11ef-8e65-7344b084e011/image/0e5d3b016d56e105c841a1c9e7dc5bab.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Never Give Up with Lorna Jane Clarkson episodic Lorna Jane Clarkson Introducing Never Give Up, the new vodcast from Lorna Jane Clarkson; iconic Australian entrepreneur, trailblazing fashion designer, bestselling author and founder of the Lorna Jane brand. Raw, real and reflective, this powerful series explores overcoming challenges, self love and female empowerment. A series of honest, thought-provoking conversations, personal stories and connections shared between Lorna and these influential and iconic women. Get ready to tune into discussions that are bold, inspiring, raw, and anything but ordinary. Introducing Never Give Up, the new vodcast from Lorna Jane Clarkson; iconic Australian entrepreneur, trailblazing fashion designer, bestselling author and founder of the Lorna Jane brand.


Raw, real and reflective, this powerful series explores overcoming challenges, self love and female empowerment. A series of honest, thought-provoking conversations, personal stories and connections shared between Lorna and these influential and iconic women.


Get ready to tune into discussions that are bold, inspiring, raw, and anything but ordinary.

]]> Lorna Jane Clarkson podcast@lornajane.com.au Part 2 | The Lazy CEO Mindset - Jane Lu on Leadership, Failure and Building a Global Brand In part two of her conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Jane Lu shares how she scaled Showpo into a global brand - and the mindset that helped her get there. From her “lazy CEO” philosophy to hiring the right people and backing bold ideas, Jane breaks down what it really takes to build and lead a successful business. She opens up about failure, navigating tough moments, working with her husband, and why taking action instead of overthinking is the fastest way to learn. Jane reflects on the power of community, supporting other women and why the early, messy stages of business are often the most important. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Jane’s chosen charity is The Hunger Project, supporting communities to end world hunger through sustainable, women-led solutions. Tue, 05 May 2026 03:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson In part two of her conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Jane Lu shares how she scaled Showpo into a global brand - and the mindset that helped her get there. From her “lazy CEO” philosophy to hiring the right people and backing bold ideas, Jane breaks down what it really takes to build and lead a successful business. She opens up about failure, navigating tough moments, working with her husband, and why taking action instead of overthinking is the fastest way to learn. Jane reflects on the power of community, supporting other women and why the early, messy stages of business are often the most important. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Jane’s chosen charity is The Hunger Project, supporting communities to end world hunger through sustainable, women-led solutions. In part two of her conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Jane Lu shares how she scaled Showpo into a global brand - and the mindset that helped her get there. From her “lazy CEO” philosophy to hiring the right people and backing bold ideas, Jane breaks down what it really takes to build and lead a successful business.

She opens up about failure, navigating tough moments, working with her husband, and why taking action instead of overthinking is the fastest way to learn. Jane reflects on the power of community, supporting other women and why the early, messy stages of business are often the most important.

The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.

Jane’s chosen charity is The Hunger Project, supporting communities to end world hunger through sustainable, women-led solutions.

]]> 1396 Part 1 | From Corporate to Founder - How Jane Lu Built Showpo from Scratch Jane Lu is the founder and CEO of global fashion brand Showpo, but her journey started far from the world of eCommerce. As the only child of traditional Chinese parents, Jane shares what it was like to emigrate from China as a young child, how she worked tirelessly in her quest to get a job good enough to support her parents and how taking a risk changed everything. In part one of this conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Jane talks about the early days of quitting her job in secret and pretending to go to work and starting a business from her parents garage. She opens up about failure, resilience and the mindset shift that helped her turn a small idea into a global brand. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Jane’s chosen charity is The Hunger Project, supporting communities to end world hunger through sustainable, women-led solutions. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson Jane Lu is the founder and CEO of global fashion brand Showpo, but her journey started far from the world of eCommerce. As the only child of traditional Chinese parents, Jane shares what it was like to emigrate from China as a young child, how she worked tirelessly in her quest to get a job good enough to support her parents and how taking a risk changed everything. In part one of this conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Jane talks about the early days of quitting her job in secret and pretending to go to work and starting a business from her parents garage. She opens up about failure, resilience and the mindset shift that helped her turn a small idea into a global brand. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Jane’s chosen charity is The Hunger Project, supporting communities to end world hunger through sustainable, women-led solutions. Jane Lu is the founder and CEO of global fashion brand Showpo, but her journey started far from the world of eCommerce. As the only child of traditional Chinese parents, Jane shares what it was like to emigrate from China as a young child, how she worked tirelessly in her quest to get a job good enough to support her parents and how taking a risk changed everything.

In part one of this conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Jane talks about the early days of quitting her job in secret and pretending to go to work and starting a business from her parents garage. She opens up about failure, resilience and the mindset shift that helped her turn a small idea into a global brand.

The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.

Jane’s chosen charity is The Hunger Project, supporting communities to end world hunger through sustainable, women-led solutions.

]]> 1214 Money Made Simple - Canna Campbell on Building Financial Confidence and Taking Control In this episode of Never Give Up, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with financial planner and educator Canna Campbell to break down money in a way that actually feels simple, empowering and doable.From getting out of debt and building better habits to understanding investing, super and everyday spending, Canna shares the practical steps you can take to feel more in control of your finances. She unpacks why financial confidence is something you learn, not something you’re born with and how small, consistent changes can completely shift your future.These express episodes of @nevergiveuppod, deliver shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson In this episode of Never Give Up, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with financial planner and educator Canna Campbell to break down money in a way that actually feels simple, empowering and doable.From getting out of debt and building better habits to understanding investing, super and everyday spending, Canna shares the practical steps you can take to feel more in control of your finances. She unpacks why financial confidence is something you learn, not something you’re born with and how small, consistent changes can completely shift your future.These express episodes of @nevergiveuppod, deliver shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life. In this episode of Never Give Up, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with financial planner and educator Canna Campbell to break down money in a way that actually feels simple, empowering and doable.
From getting out of debt and building better habits to understanding investing, super and everyday spending, Canna shares the practical steps you can take to feel more in control of your finances. She unpacks why financial confidence is something you learn, not something you’re born with and how small, consistent changes can completely shift your future.
These express episodes of @nevergiveuppod, deliver shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life.

]]> 1791 How to Build Routines That Actually Work - Lorna Jane Clarkson on Discipline, Energy and Staying Ahead of the Game In this episode of Never Give Up: Lorna Jane Clarkson is back in the hot seat with longtime publicist Grace Garrick to unpack the routines that have helped her build and sustain a 35+ year global brand and retail business. From morning workouts and weekly planning to “eating the frog” and protecting her energy, Lorna shares the simple habits that keep her clear headed, focused and one step ahead. She reflects on longevity in business, working with her husband, and why mistakes are an important part of any successful business. These express episodes of  @nevergiveuppod, deliver shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life.  Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:34:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson In this episode of Never Give Up: Lorna Jane Clarkson is back in the hot seat with longtime publicist Grace Garrick to unpack the routines that have helped her build and sustain a 35+ year global brand and retail business. From morning workouts and weekly planning to “eating the frog” and protecting her energy, Lorna shares the simple habits that keep her clear headed, focused and one step ahead. She reflects on longevity in business, working with her husband, and why mistakes are an important part of any successful business. These express episodes of  @nevergiveuppod, deliver shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life.  In this episode of Never Give Up: Lorna Jane Clarkson is back in the hot seat with longtime publicist Grace Garrick to unpack the routines that have helped her build and sustain a 35+ year global brand and retail business.

From morning workouts and weekly planning to “eating the frog” and protecting her energy, Lorna shares the simple habits that keep her clear headed, focused and one step ahead. She reflects on longevity in business, working with her husband, and why mistakes are an important part of any successful business.

These express episodes of  @nevergiveuppod, deliver shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life. 

]]> 1201 Part 2 | Closing One Chapter to Start Another - Eleanor Pendleton on Building her beauty brand Haléau In part two of her conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Eleanor Pendleton opens up about the decision to close her digital Beauty Magazine, Gritty Pretty after nearly a decade and why stepping away from her successful business became the catalyst to finally build her own beauty brand, Haléau. She shares what it took to develop a brand in silence, the pressure of going from critic to creator, and the moment launch day sales proved she’d made the right call. Eleanor reflects on financial independence, integrity in business and the lessons she hopes to pass on to the next generation. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Eleanor’s chosen charity is Djirra, an Aboriginal women’s charity supporting Indigenous women and families impacted by family violence. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson In part two of her conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Eleanor Pendleton opens up about the decision to close her digital Beauty Magazine, Gritty Pretty after nearly a decade and why stepping away from her successful business became the catalyst to finally build her own beauty brand, Haléau. She shares what it took to develop a brand in silence, the pressure of going from critic to creator, and the moment launch day sales proved she’d made the right call. Eleanor reflects on financial independence, integrity in business and the lessons she hopes to pass on to the next generation. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Eleanor’s chosen charity is Djirra, an Aboriginal women’s charity supporting Indigenous women and families impacted by family violence. In part two of her conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Eleanor Pendleton opens up about the decision to close her digital Beauty Magazine, Gritty Pretty after nearly a decade and why stepping away from her successful business became the catalyst to finally build her own beauty brand, Haléau.

She shares what it took to develop a brand in silence, the pressure of going from critic to creator, and the moment launch day sales proved she’d made the right call. Eleanor reflects on financial independence, integrity in business and the lessons she hopes to pass on to the next generation.

The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.

Eleanor’s chosen charity is Djirra, an Aboriginal women’s charity supporting Indigenous women and families impacted by family violence.

]]> 1778 Part 1 | From Beauty Editor to Founder of Haléau - Eleanor Pendleton on Redefining the Beauty Industry Eleanor Pendleton became Australia’s youngest beauty editor at just 20 years old. She then went on to found Gritty Pretty, Australia's first digital only beauty publication. In part one of this conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Eleanor reflects on her early career, interning at Cosmopolitan to navigating tabloid culture, glossy magazines and the shift from print to digital. She shares how those formative years shaped her values, challenged her ethics and laid the foundations for building a platform that helped redefine Australia’s beauty landscape. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Eleanor’s chosen charity is Djirra, an Aboriginal women’s charity supporting Indigenous women and families impacted by family violence. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson Eleanor Pendleton became Australia’s youngest beauty editor at just 20 years old. She then went on to found Gritty Pretty, Australia's first digital only beauty publication. In part one of this conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Eleanor reflects on her early career, interning at Cosmopolitan to navigating tabloid culture, glossy magazines and the shift from print to digital. She shares how those formative years shaped her values, challenged her ethics and laid the foundations for building a platform that helped redefine Australia’s beauty landscape. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Eleanor’s chosen charity is Djirra, an Aboriginal women’s charity supporting Indigenous women and families impacted by family violence. Eleanor Pendleton became Australia’s youngest beauty editor at just 20 years old. She then went on to found Gritty Pretty, Australia's first digital only beauty publication. In part one of this conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Eleanor reflects on her early career, interning at Cosmopolitan to navigating tabloid culture, glossy magazines and the shift from print to digital.

She shares how those formative years shaped her values, challenged her ethics and laid the foundations for building a platform that helped redefine Australia’s beauty landscape.

The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.

Eleanor’s chosen charity is Djirra, an Aboriginal women’s charity supporting Indigenous women and families impacted by family violence.

]]> 1511 Power Moves | Trusting Your Intuition - Psychic Medium Anna Boyd on Inner Guidance, Clarity and Life Decisions In this episode of Never Give Up: Power Moves, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with natural born mystic and psychic medium Anna Boyd to talk about tapping into your intuition - what it really is, how to recognise it and how to use it as a practical tool in everyday life. From understanding the difference between intuition and anxiety to building simple grounding rituals and making clearer decisions, Anna shares how women can reconnect with their inner guidance during periods of change, uncertainty and transition. Together, they unpack why more women are turning to psychic mediums, how to approach readings with confidence and how trusting yourself can become one of the most powerful moves you make. Power Moves is a companion series from @nevergiveuppod, delivering shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life.  Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson In this episode of Never Give Up: Power Moves, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with natural born mystic and psychic medium Anna Boyd to talk about tapping into your intuition - what it really is, how to recognise it and how to use it as a practical tool in everyday life. From understanding the difference between intuition and anxiety to building simple grounding rituals and making clearer decisions, Anna shares how women can reconnect with their inner guidance during periods of change, uncertainty and transition. Together, they unpack why more women are turning to psychic mediums, how to approach readings with confidence and how trusting yourself can become one of the most powerful moves you make. Power Moves is a companion series from @nevergiveuppod, delivering shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life.  In this episode of Never Give Up: Power Moves, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with natural born mystic and psychic medium Anna Boyd to talk about tapping into your intuition - what it really is, how to recognise it and how to use it as a practical tool in everyday life.

From understanding the difference between intuition and anxiety to building simple grounding rituals and making clearer decisions, Anna shares how women can reconnect with their inner guidance during periods of change, uncertainty and transition. Together, they unpack why more women are turning to psychic mediums, how to approach readings with confidence and how trusting yourself can become one of the most powerful moves you make.

Power Moves is a companion series from @nevergiveuppod, delivering shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life. 

]]> 1409 Power Moves | Beauty, Confidence and Owning Your Look - with Max May In this episode of Never Give Up: Power Moves, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with one of Australia’s leading hair and makeup artists Max May, to talk about beauty as a confidence tool, not just a final touch. From working with global names to years spent behind the camera with Lorna, Max shares how the right look, energy and mindset can completely change how you feel walking into a room. Max breaks down the biggest everyday beauty mistakes he sees, the simple tweaks that make the biggest difference, his go-to kit essentials and the wellness rituals that keep him grounded in a very fast paced industry. Power Moves is a companion series from @nevergiveuppod - shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson In this episode of Never Give Up: Power Moves, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with one of Australia’s leading hair and makeup artists Max May, to talk about beauty as a confidence tool, not just a final touch. From working with global names to years spent behind the camera with Lorna, Max shares how the right look, energy and mindset can completely change how you feel walking into a room. Max breaks down the biggest everyday beauty mistakes he sees, the simple tweaks that make the biggest difference, his go-to kit essentials and the wellness rituals that keep him grounded in a very fast paced industry. Power Moves is a companion series from @nevergiveuppod - shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life. In this episode of Never Give Up: Power Moves, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with one of Australia’s leading hair and makeup artists Max May, to talk about beauty as a confidence tool, not just a final touch. From working with global names to years spent behind the camera with Lorna, Max shares how the right look, energy and mindset can completely change how you feel walking into a room.

Max breaks down the biggest everyday beauty mistakes he sees, the simple tweaks that make the biggest difference, his go-to kit essentials and the wellness rituals that keep him grounded in a very fast paced industry.

Power Moves is a companion series from @nevergiveuppod - shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life.

]]> 1458 Part 2 | Gratitude, Grief and New Beginnings - Dominique Elissa on Building Selfdom and Life After Loss In part two of her conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Dominique Elissa opens up about losing her mum just 14 days after her wedding and how that heartbreak became the driving force behind her gratitude-led wellness brand, Selfdom. Dom shares the rituals that helped her rebuild, the power of community and why connection - not perfection - is now her north star as she navigates life, wellness and social media.The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.Dom’s chosen charity is the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation, supporting patients, families and the frontline staff who cared for her mum throughout her cancer journey. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson In part two of her conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Dominique Elissa opens up about losing her mum just 14 days after her wedding and how that heartbreak became the driving force behind her gratitude-led wellness brand, Selfdom. Dom shares the rituals that helped her rebuild, the power of community and why connection - not perfection - is now her north star as she navigates life, wellness and social media.The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.Dom’s chosen charity is the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation, supporting patients, families and the frontline staff who cared for her mum throughout her cancer journey. In part two of her conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Dominique Elissa opens up about losing her mum just 14 days after her wedding and how that heartbreak became the driving force behind her gratitude-led wellness brand, Selfdom. Dom shares the rituals that helped her rebuild, the power of community and why connection - not perfection - is now her north star as she navigates life, wellness and social media.
The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.
Dom’s chosen charity is the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation, supporting patients, families and the frontline staff who cared for her mum throughout her cancer journey.

]]> 1393 Part 1 | From Successful Fashion Model to Hitting Rock Bottom - Dominique Elissa on Strength, Sobriety and Starting Over Dominique Elissa is one of Australia’s most recognised models and influencers, but for years the reality behind the photos was far from perfect. In part one of this candid conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Dom shares how she began modelling at 12, the pressure to perform, the anxiety and insomnia she hid for years, and the moment she realised her identity had become wrapped up in her work.The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.Dom’s chosen charity is the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation, supporting patients, families and the frontline staff who cared for her mum throughout her cancer journey. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson Dominique Elissa is one of Australia’s most recognised models and influencers, but for years the reality behind the photos was far from perfect. In part one of this candid conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Dom shares how she began modelling at 12, the pressure to perform, the anxiety and insomnia she hid for years, and the moment she realised her identity had become wrapped up in her work.The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.Dom’s chosen charity is the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation, supporting patients, families and the frontline staff who cared for her mum throughout her cancer journey. Dominique Elissa is one of Australia’s most recognised models and influencers, but for years the reality behind the photos was far from perfect. In part one of this candid conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Dom shares how she began modelling at 12, the pressure to perform, the anxiety and insomnia she hid for years, and the moment she realised her identity had become wrapped up in her work.
The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.
Dom’s chosen charity is the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation, supporting patients, families and the frontline staff who cared for her mum throughout her cancer journey.

]]> 1726 Welcome to Power Moves | How Visionaries Think - Lorna Jane Clarkson on Turning Ideas Into a Global Movement In the very first episode of Never Give Up: Power Moves, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with her longtime friend and publicist, Grace Garrick from Movement Agency, to talk about vision - what it takes to get people to believe in your ideas, push through doubt and build momentum when you’re just starting out in business. From coining the term “activewear” three decades ago, to building a global brand that continues to evolve, Lorna shares the defining moments, lessons and rituals that have helped her stay focused, avoid burnout and keep moving forward with purpose. Power Moves is a new companion series from @nevergiveuppod - shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson In the very first episode of Never Give Up: Power Moves, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with her longtime friend and publicist, Grace Garrick from Movement Agency, to talk about vision - what it takes to get people to believe in your ideas, push through doubt and build momentum when you’re just starting out in business. From coining the term “activewear” three decades ago, to building a global brand that continues to evolve, Lorna shares the defining moments, lessons and rituals that have helped her stay focused, avoid burnout and keep moving forward with purpose. Power Moves is a new companion series from @nevergiveuppod - shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life. In the very first episode of Never Give Up: Power Moves, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with her longtime friend and publicist, Grace Garrick from Movement Agency, to talk about vision - what it takes to get people to believe in your ideas, push through doubt and build momentum when you’re just starting out in business.


From coining the term “activewear” three decades ago, to building a global brand that continues to evolve, Lorna shares the defining moments, lessons and rituals that have helped her stay focused, avoid burnout and keep moving forward with purpose.


Power Moves is a new companion series from @nevergiveuppod - shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life.

]]> 1083 Part 2 | Headlines, Hype and What Really Matters - Sopha Dopha on Owning Your Story From on-stage moments that went global to navigating media headlines and online scrutiny, Sopha Dopha opens up about the tougher side of success. In part two with Lorna Jane Clarkson, she talks about values, self-confidence, setting boundaries, the power of journaling, and how her mum and partner keep her grounded while building All For Mimi. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Soph’s chosen charity is Ronald McDonald House, supporting ill children and their families. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson From on-stage moments that went global to navigating media headlines and online scrutiny, Sopha Dopha opens up about the tougher side of success. In part two with Lorna Jane Clarkson, she talks about values, self-confidence, setting boundaries, the power of journaling, and how her mum and partner keep her grounded while building All For Mimi. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Soph’s chosen charity is Ronald McDonald House, supporting ill children and their families. From on-stage moments that went global to navigating media headlines and online scrutiny, Sopha Dopha opens up about the tougher side of success. In part two with Lorna Jane Clarkson, she talks about values, self-confidence, setting boundaries, the power of journaling, and how her mum and partner keep her grounded while building All For Mimi.

The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.

Soph’s chosen charity is Ronald McDonald House, supporting ill children and their families.

]]> 1319 Part 1 | From Going Viral at 17 to Building Her Own Fashion Brand - Sopha Dopha on Staying True to Herself At just 17 years old Sophia Begg aka Sopha Dopha went viral and her life changed instantly. Today she’s one of Australia’s most in demand digital creators with more than 2 million followers - and the founder of fashion label All For Mimi. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Soph shares how it all began, the creative drive behind her content, the realities of sudden fame and what it takes to stay true to yourself when everyone has an opinion. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Soph’s chosen charity is Ronald McDonald House, supporting ill children and their families. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson At just 17 years old Sophia Begg aka Sopha Dopha went viral and her life changed instantly. Today she’s one of Australia’s most in demand digital creators with more than 2 million followers - and the founder of fashion label All For Mimi. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Soph shares how it all began, the creative drive behind her content, the realities of sudden fame and what it takes to stay true to yourself when everyone has an opinion. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Soph’s chosen charity is Ronald McDonald House, supporting ill children and their families. At just 17 years old Sophia Begg aka Sopha Dopha went viral and her life changed instantly. Today she’s one of Australia’s most in demand digital creators with more than 2 million followers - and the founder of fashion label All For Mimi. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Soph shares how it all began, the creative drive behind her content, the realities of sudden fame and what it takes to stay true to yourself when everyone has an opinion.

The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.

Soph’s chosen charity is Ronald McDonald House, supporting ill children and their families.

]]> 1449 Part 2 | The Highs, the Lows, and the Lessons - Kristina Karlsson on Rebuilding After kikki.K After growing kikki.K into a global stationery empire, Kristina Karlsson faced her toughest chapter yet - losing the business she built from the ground up. In part two of this candid conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Kristina reflects on the reality of losing it all, resilience, and finding her purpose again. From the thrill of expansion to the heartbreak of closure, she shares the lessons that only come from falling down and getting back up, and how she’s now redefining success on her own terms through Dream Life. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back – so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Kristina’s chosen charity is the Tererai Trent International Foundation, which builds schools and transforms education opportunities for children and women in Zimbabwe. Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson After growing kikki.K into a global stationery empire, Kristina Karlsson faced her toughest chapter yet - losing the business she built from the ground up. In part two of this candid conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Kristina reflects on the reality of losing it all, resilience, and finding her purpose again. From the thrill of expansion to the heartbreak of closure, she shares the lessons that only come from falling down and getting back up, and how she’s now redefining success on her own terms through Dream Life. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back – so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Kristina’s chosen charity is the Tererai Trent International Foundation, which builds schools and transforms education opportunities for children and women in Zimbabwe. After growing kikki.K into a global stationery empire, Kristina Karlsson faced her toughest chapter yet - losing the business she built from the ground up. In part two of this candid conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Kristina reflects on the reality of losing it all, resilience, and finding her purpose again. From the thrill of expansion to the heartbreak of closure, she shares the lessons that only come from falling down and getting back up, and how she’s now redefining success on her own terms through Dream Life.

The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back – so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.

Kristina’s chosen charity is the Tererai Trent International Foundation, which builds schools and transforms education opportunities for children and women in Zimbabwe.

]]> 1705 Part 1 | From Kitchen Table to Global Stationery Empire, How Kristina Karlsson Built kikki.K What began as a 3 am dream became a global stationery phenomenon. Kristina Karlsson started kikki.K from her Melbourne apartment, turning her love for beautiful design and organisation into a brand that would grow to more than 120 stores worldwide. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Kristina shares how kikki.K was born, the vision that drove her, and the lessons she learned turning big dreams into reality. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back – so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Kristina’s chosen charity is the Tererai Trent International Foundation, which builds schools and transforms education opportunities for children and women in Zimbabwe. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:30:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson What began as a 3 am dream became a global stationery phenomenon. Kristina Karlsson started kikki.K from her Melbourne apartment, turning her love for beautiful design and organisation into a brand that would grow to more than 120 stores worldwide. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Kristina shares how kikki.K was born, the vision that drove her, and the lessons she learned turning big dreams into reality. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back – so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Kristina’s chosen charity is the Tererai Trent International Foundation, which builds schools and transforms education opportunities for children and women in Zimbabwe.
What began as a 3 am dream became a global stationery phenomenon. Kristina Karlsson started kikki.K from her Melbourne apartment, turning her love for beautiful design and organisation into a brand that would grow to more than 120 stores worldwide. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Kristina shares how kikki.K was born, the vision that drove her, and the lessons she learned turning big dreams into reality.


The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back – so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.


Kristina’s chosen charity is the Tererai Trent International Foundation, which builds schools and transforms education opportunities for children and women in Zimbabwe.

]]> 1900 Part 2 | Why Raquel Bouris Is Glad She Did Not Listen to Her Dad, The Story Behind WHO IS ELIJAH At 23 years old, Raquel Bouris mixed her first fragrance in her lounge room with a $12,000 investment. Fast forward a few years and she is hand delivering WHO IS ELIJAH to Sofia Richie and ending up at dinner with her. It is the kind of moment that puts a cult brand on the map, but behind the cool girl endorsements is a story of grit, fearless marketing and trusting her gut. Today, WHO IS ELIJAH is stocked in some of the world’s most prestigious stores. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Raquel opens up about the guerrilla marketing stunts that changed everything, the lessons from her early years in business and the realities of scaling a global brand while navigating motherhood. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson At 23 years old, Raquel Bouris mixed her first fragrance in her lounge room with a $12,000 investment. Fast forward a few years and she is hand delivering WHO IS ELIJAH to Sofia Richie and ending up at dinner with her. It is the kind of moment that puts a cult brand on the map, but behind the cool girl endorsements is a story of grit, fearless marketing and trusting her gut. Today, WHO IS ELIJAH is stocked in some of the world’s most prestigious stores. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Raquel opens up about the guerrilla marketing stunts that changed everything, the lessons from her early years in business and the realities of scaling a global brand while navigating motherhood. At 23 years old, Raquel Bouris mixed her first fragrance in her lounge room with a $12,000 investment. Fast forward a few years and she is hand delivering WHO IS ELIJAH to Sofia Richie and ending up at dinner with her. It is the kind of moment that puts a cult brand on the map, but behind the cool girl endorsements is a story of grit, fearless marketing and trusting her gut. Today, WHO IS ELIJAH is stocked in some of the world’s most prestigious stores. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Raquel opens up about the guerrilla marketing stunts that changed everything, the lessons from her early years in business and the realities of scaling a global brand while navigating motherhood.

]]> 1720 Part 1 | From $12K to Dinner with Sofia Richie, How Raquel Bouris Built WHO IS ELIJAH At 23 years old, Raquel Bouris mixed her first fragrance in her lounge room with a $12,000 investment. Fast forward a few years and she is hand delivering WHO IS ELIJAH to Sofia Richie and ending up at dinner with her. It is the kind of moment that puts a cult brand on the map, but behind the cool girl endorsements is a story of grit, fearless marketing and trusting her gut. Today, WHO IS ELIJAH is stocked in some of the world’s most prestigious stores. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Raquel opens up about the guerrilla marketing stunts that changed everything, the lessons from her early years in business and the realities of scaling a global brand while navigating motherhood. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson At 23 years old, Raquel Bouris mixed her first fragrance in her lounge room with a $12,000 investment. Fast forward a few years and she is hand delivering WHO IS ELIJAH to Sofia Richie and ending up at dinner with her. It is the kind of moment that puts a cult brand on the map, but behind the cool girl endorsements is a story of grit, fearless marketing and trusting her gut. Today, WHO IS ELIJAH is stocked in some of the world’s most prestigious stores. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Raquel opens up about the guerrilla marketing stunts that changed everything, the lessons from her early years in business and the realities of scaling a global brand while navigating motherhood. At 23 years old, Raquel Bouris mixed her first fragrance in her lounge room with a $12,000 investment. Fast forward a few years and she is hand delivering WHO IS ELIJAH to Sofia Richie and ending up at dinner with her. It is the kind of moment that puts a cult brand on the map, but behind the cool girl endorsements is a story of grit, fearless marketing and trusting her gut. Today, WHO IS ELIJAH is stocked in some of the world’s most prestigious stores. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Raquel opens up about the guerrilla marketing stunts that changed everything, the lessons from her early years in business and the realities of scaling a global brand while navigating motherhood.

]]> 1835 Part 2 | Carla Oates on Balance, Boundaries & Building a Lasting Legacy In part two of this inspiring conversation, Carla Oates returns to talk about juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship. From raising kids while scaling The Beauty Chef, to choosing legacy over short-term gain, Carla shares how saying no at the right time changed the trajectory of her business. Lorna and Carla discuss setting boundaries, leading with heart, and staying true to your mission even when the world doesn’t get it (yet).  The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back – so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Carla’s chosen charity is the Royal Hospital for Women Foundation - whose purpose is to transform the lifelong health of women and babies. Sun, 31 Aug 2025 20:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson In part two of this inspiring conversation, Carla Oates returns to talk about juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship. From raising kids while scaling The Beauty Chef, to choosing legacy over short-term gain, Carla shares how saying no at the right time changed the trajectory of her business. Lorna and Carla discuss setting boundaries, leading with heart, and staying true to your mission even when the world doesn’t get it (yet).  The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back – so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Carla’s chosen charity is the Royal Hospital for Women Foundation - whose purpose is to transform the lifelong health of women and babies. In part two of this inspiring conversation, Carla Oates returns to talk about juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship. From raising kids while scaling The Beauty Chef, to choosing legacy over short-term gain, Carla shares how saying no at the right time changed the trajectory of her business.


Lorna and Carla discuss setting boundaries, leading with heart, and staying true to your mission even when the world doesn’t get it (yet). 


The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back – so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.


Carla’s chosen charity is the Royal Hospital for Women Foundation - whose purpose is to transform the lifelong health of women and babies.

]]> 1624 Part 1 | Carla Oates on Starting a Global Beauty Movement From journalist to founder, Carla Oates transformed her daughter’s health journey into a pioneering business that redefined beauty from the inside out. In this episode, Carla joins Lorna Jane Clarkson to share how her family’s experience with allergies and eczema led her to launch The Beauty Chef -  the world’s first inner beauty brand years before gut health was trending. Carla unpacks building a brand from scratch, finding her “boss voice” in a male-dominated business world, and navigating copycats with kindness and confidence. She also opens up about personal loss, emotional resilience, and the power of tuning into your purpose - in particular when it feels easier to give up. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back – so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Carla’s chosen charity is the Royal Hospital for Women Foundation - whose purpose is to transform the lifelong health of women and babies. Sun, 24 Aug 2025 20:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson From journalist to founder, Carla Oates transformed her daughter’s health journey into a pioneering business that redefined beauty from the inside out. In this episode, Carla joins Lorna Jane Clarkson to share how her family’s experience with allergies and eczema led her to launch The Beauty Chef -  the world’s first inner beauty brand years before gut health was trending. Carla unpacks building a brand from scratch, finding her “boss voice” in a male-dominated business world, and navigating copycats with kindness and confidence. She also opens up about personal loss, emotional resilience, and the power of tuning into your purpose - in particular when it feels easier to give up. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back – so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Carla’s chosen charity is the Royal Hospital for Women Foundation - whose purpose is to transform the lifelong health of women and babies. From journalist to founder, Carla Oates transformed her daughter’s health journey into a pioneering business that redefined beauty from the inside out. In this episode, Carla joins Lorna Jane Clarkson to share how her family’s experience with allergies and eczema led her to launch The Beauty Chef -  the world’s first inner beauty brand years before gut health was trending.


Carla unpacks building a brand from scratch, finding her “boss voice” in a male-dominated business world, and navigating copycats with kindness and confidence. She also opens up about personal loss, emotional resilience, and the power of tuning into your purpose - in particular when it feels easier to give up.


The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back – so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.


Carla’s chosen charity is the Royal Hospital for Women Foundation - whose purpose is to transform the lifelong health of women and babies.

]]> 1437 Part 2 | Brittany Hockley on Long-Distance Love and Living Without a Backup Plan In part two of our inspiring chat, Brittany Hockley returns to share how she navigates long-distance love with her husband Ben, and how she was inspired to leave her stable medical career behind to pursue her passions. Lorna and Brittany unpack what it really takes to grow a business from scratch, the vulnerability behind Life Uncut’s success, and why sometimes you have to burn the backup plan to move forward.  The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen! But it’s also important to us that we give back – So to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Brittany’s charity is RizeUp - whose mission is to drive awareness of domestic and family violence within society by generating life-changing, practical support for the families affected. Sun, 03 Aug 2025 20:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson In part two of our inspiring chat, Brittany Hockley returns to share how she navigates long-distance love with her husband Ben, and how she was inspired to leave her stable medical career behind to pursue her passions. Lorna and Brittany unpack what it really takes to grow a business from scratch, the vulnerability behind Life Uncut’s success, and why sometimes you have to burn the backup plan to move forward.  The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen! But it’s also important to us that we give back – So to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Brittany’s charity is RizeUp - whose mission is to drive awareness of domestic and family violence within society by generating life-changing, practical support for the families affected. In part two of our inspiring chat, Brittany Hockley returns to share how she navigates long-distance love with her husband Ben, and how she was inspired to leave her stable medical career behind to pursue her passions.


Lorna and Brittany unpack what it really takes to grow a business from scratch, the vulnerability behind Life Uncut’s success, and why sometimes you have to burn the backup plan to move forward. 


The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen! But it’s also important to us that we give back – So to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.


Brittany’s charity is RizeUp - whose mission is to drive awareness of domestic and family violence within society by generating life-changing, practical support for the families affected.

]]> 1744 Part 1 | Brittany Hockley on Love, Vulnerability & Building a Media Empire From heartbreak on national television to co-hosting one of Australia's most beloved podcasts, Brittany Hockley has turned vulnerability into power. In this episode, Brittany joins Lorna Jane Clarkson to share how a breakup on The Bachelor Australia sparked a career shift into media, and how she built Life Uncut from a two-woman hustle to one of the most popular podcasts in Australia. Brittany also opens up about protecting her privacy in the spotlight, working with close friends, and what it really takes to never give up on your dreams—even when the world tells you no. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen! But it’s also important to us that we give back – So to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Brittany’s charity is RizeUp - whose mission is to drive awareness of domestic and family violence within society by generating life-changing, practical support for the families affected. Sun, 27 Jul 2025 20:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson From heartbreak on national television to co-hosting one of Australia's most beloved podcasts, Brittany Hockley has turned vulnerability into power. In this episode, Brittany joins Lorna Jane Clarkson to share how a breakup on The Bachelor Australia sparked a career shift into media, and how she built Life Uncut from a two-woman hustle to one of the most popular podcasts in Australia. Brittany also opens up about protecting her privacy in the spotlight, working with close friends, and what it really takes to never give up on your dreams—even when the world tells you no. The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen! But it’s also important to us that we give back – So to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice. Brittany’s charity is RizeUp - whose mission is to drive awareness of domestic and family violence within society by generating life-changing, practical support for the families affected. From heartbreak on national television to co-hosting one of Australia's most beloved podcasts, Brittany Hockley has turned vulnerability into power. In this episode, Brittany joins Lorna Jane Clarkson to share how a breakup on The Bachelor Australia sparked a career shift into media, and how she built Life Uncut from a two-woman hustle to one of the most popular podcasts in Australia.


Brittany also opens up about protecting her privacy in the spotlight, working with close friends, and what it really takes to never give up on your dreams—even when the world tells you no.


The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen! But it’s also important to us that we give back – So to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lorna Jane is donating $5,000 to a charity of their choice.


Brittany’s charity is RizeUp - whose mission is to drive awareness of domestic and family violence within society by generating life-changing, practical support for the families affected.

]]> 1763 Building an Authentic Life In and Out of the Spotlight - Lorna Jane Chats with Jules Sebastian To her surprise, Jules Sebastian has led anything but a normal life. From her modest Adelaide beginnings to becoming a sought-after stylist, podcaster, and author of Tea & Honesty, Jules has built a career on creativity, authenticity, and genuine self-expression.  In this candid conversation on Never Give Up, Jules shares her journey of turning challenges into career stepping stones —from being a rock for her husband singer Guy Sebastian’s rise to fame to building her own brand and co-founding The Sebastian Foundation. This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. For this episode, Lorna is giving to Jule’s own charity — The Sebastian Foundation, whose mission is to take a proactive, early intervention approach to youth mental health. This episode contains references to mental health difficulties. If you or someone you know is struggling, please see the resources available below: Beyond Blue Sun, 30 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson To her surprise, Jules Sebastian has led anything but a normal life. From her modest Adelaide beginnings to becoming a sought-after stylist, podcaster, and author of Tea & Honesty, Jules has built a career on creativity, authenticity, and genuine self-expression.  In this candid conversation on Never Give Up, Jules shares her journey of turning challenges into career stepping stones —from being a rock for her husband singer Guy Sebastian’s rise to fame to building her own brand and co-founding The Sebastian Foundation. This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. For this episode, Lorna is giving to Jule’s own charity — The Sebastian Foundation, whose mission is to take a proactive, early intervention approach to youth mental health. This episode contains references to mental health difficulties. If you or someone you know is struggling, please see the resources available below: Beyond Blue To her surprise, Jules Sebastian has led anything but a normal life. From her modest Adelaide beginnings to becoming a sought-after stylist, podcaster, and author of Tea & Honesty, Jules has built a career on creativity, authenticity, and genuine self-expression. 


In this candid conversation on Never Give Up, Jules shares her journey of turning challenges into career stepping stones —from being a rock for her husband singer Guy Sebastian’s rise to fame to building her own brand and co-founding The Sebastian Foundation.


This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. For this episode, Lorna is giving to Jule’s own charity — The Sebastian Foundation, whose mission is to take a proactive, early intervention approach to youth mental health.


This episode contains references to mental health difficulties. If you or someone you know is struggling, please see the resources available below:

Beyond Blue

]]> 3439 no Ironwoman, Icon, Unstoppable Force - Lorna Jane Chats with Candice Warner Candice Warner is a powerhouse. As an Australian Ironwoman Champion and Elite Surf Lifesaving competitor, she’s won three world championships, 20 Australian championship medals and 60 state championship medals — 36 of them gold! But her story goes beyond trophies—it’s about resilience, reinvention, and thriving under pressure. From navigating life in the public eye to balancing elite sport with motherhood and marriage to cricketer David Warner, Candice shares what it truly takes to stay strong. This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. Candice’s chosen charity for this episode is Women's Community Shelters, a network that works with communities to create safe crisis accommodation for women and children. This episode contains references to mental health difficulties. If you or someone you know is struggling, please see the resources available below: Beyond Blue Sun, 23 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson Candice Warner is a powerhouse. As an Australian Ironwoman Champion and Elite Surf Lifesaving competitor, she’s won three world championships, 20 Australian championship medals and 60 state championship medals — 36 of them gold! But her story goes beyond trophies—it’s about resilience, reinvention, and thriving under pressure. From navigating life in the public eye to balancing elite sport with motherhood and marriage to cricketer David Warner, Candice shares what it truly takes to stay strong. This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. Candice’s chosen charity for this episode is Women's Community Shelters, a network that works with communities to create safe crisis accommodation for women and children. This episode contains references to mental health difficulties. If you or someone you know is struggling, please see the resources available below: Beyond Blue Candice Warner is a powerhouse. As an Australian Ironwoman Champion and Elite Surf Lifesaving competitor, she’s won three world championships, 20 Australian championship medals and 60 state championship medals — 36 of them gold!


But her story goes beyond trophies—it’s about resilience, reinvention, and thriving under pressure. From navigating life in the public eye to balancing elite sport with motherhood and marriage to cricketer David Warner, Candice shares what it truly takes to stay strong.


This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. Candice’s chosen charity for this episode is Women's Community Shelters, a network that works with communities to create safe crisis accommodation for women and children.


This episode contains references to mental health difficulties. If you or someone you know is struggling, please see the resources available below:

Beyond Blue

]]> 3674 no Fitness Empire Builder & Mum of Five - Lorna Jane Chats with Chontel Duncan Chontel Duncan is the visionary behind HIIT Australia and Neuform, transforming fitness into a global movement. From Muay Thai trainer to CEO, she’s built a brand that empowers millions to prioritize physical and mental strength. In this episode, Chontel shares how she balances a thriving business with motherhood (to five kids!) alongside her husband Sam, plus speaks about her viral pregnancy and life in the public eye. This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. Chontel’s chosen charity for this episode is The Lady Musgrave Trust, a charity dedicated to providing safe and supportive housing to young women in Queensland. This episode contains discussions that reference child mortality and domestic violence. Listener/Viewer discretion is advised. Sun, 16 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson Chontel Duncan is the visionary behind HIIT Australia and Neuform, transforming fitness into a global movement. From Muay Thai trainer to CEO, she’s built a brand that empowers millions to prioritize physical and mental strength. In this episode, Chontel shares how she balances a thriving business with motherhood (to five kids!) alongside her husband Sam, plus speaks about her viral pregnancy and life in the public eye. This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. Chontel’s chosen charity for this episode is The Lady Musgrave Trust, a charity dedicated to providing safe and supportive housing to young women in Queensland. This episode contains discussions that reference child mortality and domestic violence. Listener/Viewer discretion is advised. Chontel Duncan is the visionary behind HIIT Australia and Neuform, transforming fitness into a global movement. From Muay Thai trainer to CEO, she’s built a brand that empowers millions to prioritize physical and mental strength.


In this episode, Chontel shares how she balances a thriving business with motherhood (to five kids!) alongside her husband Sam, plus speaks about her viral pregnancy and life in the public eye.


This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. Chontel’s chosen charity for this episode is The Lady Musgrave Trust, a charity dedicated to providing safe and supportive housing to young women in Queensland.


This episode contains discussions that reference child mortality and domestic violence. Listener/Viewer discretion is advised.

]]> 3246 no Ditching Diets and Embracing Real Wellness - Lorna Jane Chats with Jess Sepel Jess Sepel is revolutionizing the wellness industry. As the founder of JSHealth and a best-selling author, she’s helped millions break free from toxic diet culture and embrace her “Healthy Life” philosophy, which is rooted in balance, self-compassion, and science. Jess opens up about her own battles with fad diets, the South African heritage that shaped her holistic approach, and her mission to make sustainable health accessible to all. This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. Jess’ chosen charity for this episode is Women's & Girl's Emergency Centre, a specialist homelessness service for women and families escaping domestic violence. This episode contains references to mental health difficulties, disordered eating and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please see the resources available below: Beyond Blue Butterfly Foundation Sun, 09 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson Jess Sepel is revolutionizing the wellness industry. As the founder of JSHealth and a best-selling author, she’s helped millions break free from toxic diet culture and embrace her “Healthy Life” philosophy, which is rooted in balance, self-compassion, and science. Jess opens up about her own battles with fad diets, the South African heritage that shaped her holistic approach, and her mission to make sustainable health accessible to all. This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. Jess’ chosen charity for this episode is Women's & Girl's Emergency Centre, a specialist homelessness service for women and families escaping domestic violence. This episode contains references to mental health difficulties, disordered eating and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please see the resources available below: Beyond Blue Butterfly Foundation Jess Sepel is revolutionizing the wellness industry. As the founder of JSHealth and a best-selling author, she’s helped millions break free from toxic diet culture and embrace her “Healthy Life” philosophy, which is rooted in balance, self-compassion, and science.


Jess opens up about her own battles with fad diets, the South African heritage that shaped her holistic approach, and her mission to make sustainable health accessible to all.


This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. Jess’ chosen charity for this episode is Women's & Girl's Emergency Centre, a specialist homelessness service for women and families escaping domestic violence.


This episode contains references to mental health difficulties, disordered eating and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please see the resources available below:

Beyond Blue

Butterfly Foundation


]]> 2978 no Paralympic Legend to Media Trailblazer - Lorna Jane Chats with Ellie Cole Ellie Cole is a 17-time Paralympic medalist whose relentless spirit has redefined what it means to chase greatness. After losing her leg to cancer at age 3, Ellie rose to become one of Australia’s most decorated swimmers, competing in four Paralympic Games. Now transitioning into media and mentorship, Ellie shares raw insights on overcoming adversity, defying limits, and empowering others to ask, “Why can’t it be me?” Her journey from the pool to new horizons is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. Ellie’s chosen charity is Challenge, a not-for-profit organisation that supports children and families living with cancer. Sun, 02 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson Ellie Cole is a 17-time Paralympic medalist whose relentless spirit has redefined what it means to chase greatness. After losing her leg to cancer at age 3, Ellie rose to become one of Australia’s most decorated swimmers, competing in four Paralympic Games. Now transitioning into media and mentorship, Ellie shares raw insights on overcoming adversity, defying limits, and empowering others to ask, “Why can’t it be me?” Her journey from the pool to new horizons is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. Ellie’s chosen charity is Challenge, a not-for-profit organisation that supports children and families living with cancer. Ellie Cole is a 17-time Paralympic medalist whose relentless spirit has redefined what it means to chase greatness. After losing her leg to cancer at age 3, Ellie rose to become one of Australia’s most decorated swimmers, competing in four Paralympic Games.


Now transitioning into media and mentorship, Ellie shares raw insights on overcoming adversity, defying limits, and empowering others to ask, “Why can’t it be me?” Her journey from the pool to new horizons is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention.


This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. Ellie’s chosen charity is Challenge, a not-for-profit organisation that supports children and families living with cancer.

]]> 2861 no Redefining Beauty, Breaking Barriers - Lorna Jane Chats with Maria Thattil Maria Thattil is reshaping narratives around beauty, identity, and empowerment. After her groundbreaking journey as Miss Universe Australia, Maria used her platform to advocate boldly for LGBTQIA+ rights, diversity, and inclusive representation—proving that pageantry can be a launchpad for meaningful change. In this episode, Maria reflects on her evolution from the global stage to acting on Neighbours, sharing how she navigates public scrutiny with grace and turns challenges into fuel for advocacy. Her story is a testament to rewriting stereotypes and inspiring a new generation to embrace authenticity. This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. Maria’s chosen charity is Ozharvest, a food rescue organisation that saves surplus food & delivers it to charities that help people in need. This episode contains references to racism, bullying, and childhood trauma. Listener discretion is advised. Sun, 23 Feb 2025 22:21:00 -0000 full Lorna Jane Clarkson Maria Thattil is reshaping narratives around beauty, identity, and empowerment. After her groundbreaking journey as Miss Universe Australia, Maria used her platform to advocate boldly for LGBTQIA+ rights, diversity, and inclusive representation—proving that pageantry can be a launchpad for meaningful change. In this episode, Maria reflects on her evolution from the global stage to acting on Neighbours, sharing how she navigates public scrutiny with grace and turns challenges into fuel for advocacy. Her story is a testament to rewriting stereotypes and inspiring a new generation to embrace authenticity. This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. Maria’s chosen charity is Ozharvest, a food rescue organisation that saves surplus food & delivers it to charities that help people in need. This episode contains references to racism, bullying, and childhood trauma. Listener discretion is advised. Maria Thattil is reshaping narratives around beauty, identity, and empowerment. After her groundbreaking journey as Miss Universe Australia, Maria used her platform to advocate boldly for LGBTQIA+ rights, diversity, and inclusive representation—proving that pageantry can be a launchpad for meaningful change.


In this episode, Maria reflects on her evolution from the global stage to acting on Neighbours, sharing how she navigates public scrutiny with grace and turns challenges into fuel for advocacy. Her story is a testament to rewriting stereotypes and inspiring a new generation to embrace authenticity.


This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to a charity close to each guest’s heart. Maria’s chosen charity is Ozharvest, a food rescue organisation that saves surplus food & delivers it to charities that help people in need.


This episode contains references to racism, bullying, and childhood trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> 3037 no Welcome To Never Give Up Introducing Never Give Up, the new vodcast from Lorna Jane Clarkson; iconic Australian entrepreneur, trailblazing fashion designer, bestselling author and founder of the Lorna Jane brand. Raw, real and reflective, this powerful series explores overcoming challenges, self love and female empowerment. A series of honest, thought-provoking conversations, personal stories and connections shared between Lorna and these influential and iconic women. Get ready to tune into discussions that are bold, inspiring, raw, and anything but ordinary. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0000 trailer Lorna Jane Clarkson Introducing Never Give Up, the new vodcast from Lorna Jane Clarkson; iconic Australian entrepreneur, trailblazing fashion designer, bestselling author and founder of the Lorna Jane brand. Raw, real and reflective, this powerful series explores overcoming challenges, self love and female empowerment. A series of honest, thought-provoking conversations, personal stories and connections shared between Lorna and these influential and iconic women. Get ready to tune into discussions that are bold, inspiring, raw, and anything but ordinary. Introducing Never Give Up, the new vodcast from Lorna Jane Clarkson; iconic Australian entrepreneur, trailblazing fashion designer, bestselling author and founder of the Lorna Jane brand.


Raw, real and reflective, this powerful series explores overcoming challenges, self love and female empowerment. A series of honest, thought-provoking conversations, personal stories and connections shared between Lorna and these influential and iconic women.


Get ready to tune into discussions that are bold, inspiring, raw, and anything but ordinary.

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