What began as a 3am 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 a reality.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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. Jane reflects on the power of community, supporting other women and why the early, messy stages of business are often the most important.

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.