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Happy Thursday absolute faves! Today on the show, we bring you the effervescent Rae Johnston. Rae is a Wiradjuri woman who fell pregnant as a teenager, and credits that experience with changing the course of her life. Rae is the former editor of millennial website Junkee, is an award-winning STEM journalist, and now holds the impressive role as the first ever Science and Technology Editor for NITV. In this chat, Rae tells us about what it’s like to miscarry as a teenager, fall pregnant again months later, then chase career dreams, all while raising a young child. If you’d like to hear more from Rae, which you no doubt 1000% do, follow her on Instagram @raejohnston. And for those In Conversation episodes we mentioned at the end of today’s episode, click here for Jamila Rizvi and here for Brooke Boney. Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, Jo Mercer. Head here to check out their premium shoes, and don’t forget to use the code ‘SHAMELESS’ at checkout for 25% off! If this is your first time checking us out (hey, you), we are an independent media company that is dedicated to telling young women’s stories. The best way to support Shameless is to click ‘Subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow’ on your Spotify app, and to tell your mates about us. We will reward such good behaviour with a puppy! Not everything in this paragraph is true! But wait! There’s more! Follow Shameless on Instagram. Join our book club Facebook Group. Subscribe to the weekly Shameless recommendations newsletter. Pre-order our upcoming book about life in your twenties, The Space Between. We cherish your feedback on the show, and would bloody love to hear your wonderful voices. If you’d like to weigh in on an episode - whether it be a segment in a Monday episode, an In Conversation guest, or this month’s book club pick, we’d love for you to call our Shameless Hotline. You miiiiight just be featured on an episode. Thanks so much for lending us your ears for this episode! Have a great day! Stay hydrated! This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media.

29 Heinä 202045min

Oh hiiiii there, wonderful humans! On today’s show: Do young people really lack resilience like Ita Buttrose said last week, and are they in need of more hugs? Plus, we need to talk about old mate Ziggy Alberts not being a fan of face masks. Then, we talk about Kanye West and the intersection of mental health and social media. This week, Mich recommended watching Monica Lewinsky’s TED Talk, The price of shame. Zara recommended the interview with Bernardine Evaristo on How To Fail With Elizabeth Day. As we mentioned in today’s episode, you can listen to Julia Gillard’s last parting speech here. Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, Andalou Naturals. Find out more about their products here, and be sure to keep an eye out on our Instagram page for giveaway deets! If this is your first time checking us out (hey, you), we are an independent media company that is dedicated to telling young women’s stories. The best way to support Shameless is to click ‘Subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow’ on your Spotify app, and to tell your mates about us. We will reward such good behaviour with a puppy! Not everything in this paragraph is true! But wait! There’s more! Follow Shameless on Instagram. Join our book club Facebook Group. Subscribe to the weekly Shameless recommendations newsletter. Pre-order our upcoming book about life in your twenties, The Space Between. We cherish your feedback on the show, and would bloody love to hear your wonderful voices. If you’d like to weigh in on an episode - whether it be a segment in a Monday episode, an In Conversation guest, or this month’s book club pick, we’d love for you to call our Shameless Hotline. You miiiiight just be featured on an episode. Thanks so much for lending us your ears for this episode! Have a great day! Stay hydrated! This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media.

26 Heinä 202058min

HI HOW ARE YOU OK ENOUGH CHIT CHAT BECAUSE... Today on the show, we bring you the woman who needs no introduction - but we will attempt to give her one that does her justice - Julia Gillard. Julia was, of course, the first female Prime Minister of Australia, who is now the Chair of Beyond Blue, one of Australia’s leading mental health awareness bodies. Julia is also an avid advocate for addressing women’s under-representation in leadership, which was the motivation behind the book she just co-authored with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, ‘Women and Leadership’. In this chat, Julia touches on the frustration that accompanies being a woman in politics, the moment she found out Hillary Clinton lost to Donald Trump, as well as her absolutely iconic misogyny speech. If you’d like to hear more from Julia, please do check out her newest book that she co-wrote with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, ‘Women and Leadership’. Order it here! You can also order Julia’s memoir, ‘My Story’, here. For those In Conversation episodes we mentioned at the end of today’s episode, click here for Dylan Alcott and here for Marlee Silva. Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, Nissan. Head here to check out their new Nissan Juke. If this is your first time checking us out (hey, you), we are an independent media company that is dedicated to telling young women’s stories. The best way to support Shameless is to click ‘Subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow’ on your Spotify app, and to tell your mates about us. We will reward such good behaviour with a puppy! Not everything in this paragraph is true! But wait! There’s more! Follow Shameless on Instagram. Join our book club Facebook Group. Subscribe to the weekly Shameless recommendations newsletter. Pre-order our upcoming book about life in your twenties, The Space Between. We cherish your feedback on the show, and would bloody love to hear your wonderful voices. If you’d like to weigh in on an episode - whether it be a segment in a Monday episode, an In Conversation guest, or this month’s book club pick, we’d love for you to call our Shameless Hotline. You miiiiight just be featured on an episode. Thanks so much for lending us your ears for this episode! Have a great day! Stay hydrated! This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media.

22 Heinä 202045min

A big good morning to you all, including our very special birthday gal, ZARA MCDONALD! On today’s show: What the fuck is going on with the “everything is cake” trend taking over twitter? Plus, we need to talk about the tragic death of Glee star Naya Rivera, and then, a discussion on the #FreeBritney movement that’s hit fever pitch. This week, Mich recommended going to a dog park (if you have a dog, of course) to brighten our fellow Melburnians’ lockdown days. Zara recommended watching The Clinton Affair on SBS on Demand, as well as last Monday’s episode of Four Corners called “I Can’t Breathe” on ABC iView. Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, Brown Brothers. Don’t forget to use the code ‘SHAMELESS’ at checkout for free shipping on your order. We’ll also be doing an Instagram Live tasting Brown Brothers wine for a second time on Thursday the 30th of July. Join us for a chat! Bring wine! If this is your first time checking us out (hey, you), we are an independent media company that is dedicated to telling young women’s stories. The best way to support Shameless is to click ‘Subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts (and leave a kind review) or to ‘Follow’ us on your Spotify app. We will reward such good behaviour with a puppy! Not everything in this paragraph is true! But wait! There’s more! Follow Shameless on Instagram. Join our book club Facebook Group. Subscribe to the weekly Shameless recommendations newsletter. Pre-order our upcoming book about life in your twenties, The Space Between. We cherish your feedback on the show, and would bloody love to hear your wonderful voices. If you’d like to weigh in on an episode - whether it be a segment in a Monday episode, an In Conversation guest, or this month’s book club pick, we’d love for you to call our Shameless Hotline. You miiiiight just be featured on an episode. Thanks so much for lending us your ears for this episode! Have a great day! Stay hydrated! This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media.

19 Heinä 202053min

Happy Thursday everybodaaaayyy! Today on the show, we bring you the impressive Pandora Sykes. Pandora is a British journalist, columnist and broadcaster who was a former fashion editor at The Sunday Times Style and is now a contributing editor at ELLE. Of course, you probably know Pandora as the co-host of the very popular current affairs podcast, The High Low. In this chat, Pandora talks about her tight bond with co-host Dolly Alderton, as well as her upcoming collection of essays titled, ‘How Do We Know We Are Doing It Right?’. If you’d like to hear more from Pandora, which you no doubt 1000% do, follow her on Instagram at @pandorasykes. As for her debut book, ‘How Do We Know We Are Doing It Right’? It's due to hit Aussie shelves on the 21st of July, and you can pre-order it here. For those In Conversation episodes we mentioned at the end of today’s episode, click here for Jamila Rizvi and here for Georgie Dent. Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, Bosisto’s. Head here to find out more about their essential oils range. If this is your first time checking us out (hey, you), we are an independent media company that is dedicated to telling young women’s stories. The best way to support Shameless is to click ‘Subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow’ on your Spotify app, and to leave a kind review. But wait! There’s more! Follow Shameless on Instagram. Join our book club Facebook Group. Subscribe to the weekly Shameless recommendations newsletter. Pre-order our upcoming book about life in your twenties, The Space Between. We cherish your feedback on the show, and would bloody love to hear your wonderful voices. If you’d like to weigh in on an episode - whether it be a segment in a Monday episode, an In Conversation guest, or this month’s book club pick, we’d love for you to call our Shameless Hotline. You miiiiight just be featured on an episode. Thanks so much for lending us your ears for this episode! Have a great day! Stay hydrated! This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media.

15 Heinä 202042min

Happy Monday to our fave humans! On today’s show: The maaaany reasons Kanye West absolutely should not become President. Plus, the controversial Harper’s letter signed by scores of high-profile journalists and artists lamenting cancel culture, and then, a conversation about influencers, politics and a pandemic. This week, Mich recommended the Bumble and bumble thickening hairspray. Zara recommended watching Billions on Stan. Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, the Adore Beauty podcast, Beauty IQ Uncensored. Listen and subscribe here. If this is your first time checking us out (hey, you), we are an independent media company that is dedicated to telling young women’s stories. The best way to support Shameless is to click ‘Subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow’ on your Spotify app, and to tell your mates about us. We will reward such good behaviour with a puppy! Not everything in this paragraph is true! But wait! There’s more! Follow Shameless on Instagram. Join our book club Facebook Group. Subscribe to the weekly Shameless recommendations newsletter. Pre-order our upcoming book about life in your twenties, The Space Between. We cherish your feedback on the show. If you’d like to weigh in on an episode - whether it be a segment in a Monday episode, an In Conversation guest, or this month’s book club pick, we’d love for you to call our Shameless Hotline. You miiiiight just be featured on an episode. Thanks so much for lending us your ears for this episode! Have a great day! Stay hydrated! This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media.

12 Heinä 202055min

Hiiiiiii fantastic friends! Today on the show, we bring you the whip smart Nas Campanella. Nas is a journalist and the ABC’s first disability affairs reporter. She cut her teeth there and at Triple J, where she became one of the world’s first ever blind newsreaders. In this chat, Nas talks with us about the neurological condition that means she can’t read Braille, her career thus far, and the love she found in her personal life. If you’d like to hear more from Nas, which you no doubt 1000% do, follow her on Instagram at @nascampanella. For those In Conversation episodes we mentioned at the end of today’s episode, click here for Carly Findlay and here for Bridget Hustwaite. Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, Calming Blankets. Don’t forget to use the code ‘SHAMELESS’ at checkout for $115 off your order. If this is your first time checking us out (hey, you), we are an independent media company that is dedicated to telling young women’s stories. The best way to support Shameless is to click ‘Subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow’ on your Spotify app, and to tell your mates about us. We will reward such good behaviour with a puppy! Not everything in this paragraph is true! But wait! There’s more! Follow Shameless on Instagram. Join our book club Facebook Group. Subscribe to the weekly Shameless recommendations newsletter. Pre-order our upcoming book about life in your twenties, The Space Between. We cherish your feedback on the show, and would bloody love to hear your wonderful voices. If you’d like to weigh in on an episode - whether it be a segment in a Monday episode, an In Conversation guest, or this month’s book club pick, we’d love for you to call our Shameless Hotline. You miiiiight just be featured on an episode. Thanks so much for lending us your ears for this episode! Have a great day! Stay hydrated! This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media.

8 Heinä 202044min

Good morning, lovely listeners! On today’s show: MICH ISSUES A RUSSELL CROWE-RELATED APOLOGY! Plus Paris Hilton is launching her 27th (... yes, 27th) fragrance and we want to know why there’s still so much hype around celebrity scents. And then, the Youtube drama clusterf**k that’s making its way into the mainstream. This week, Zara recommended consuming any content featuring Glennon Doyle, particularly her episode on ABC’s Conversations. Soooo, remember when Mich read only the misleading headline of an article, mistaking Russell Crowe’s New Zealand slang for Australia’s? Yeah, she’s sorry ‘bout it, and recommends researching stuff better than she did. Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, Garnier. Find out more about their new Rose Water Micellar Cleanser here. Want to be featured on the pod? Record a voice message and send it to hotline@shamelessmediaco.com (that's *CO*.com) Alternatively, if you’re after some variety, here’s a link to record a voice message via our website, too. It can be about anything pod related! Or unrelated! We just wanna chat, pretty please. OK, we're done being clingy. Love you. Craving more? You’re only human. Here are all the links your heart desires! Our Insta profile. Our book-club. And our weekly newsletter. Head here to pre-order our proudest project to date! Our beautiful baby! Our book, The Space Between. Shameless Podcast is run by three women in their twenties, and thrives on the support of our incredible listeners - that's you! So, if you’d like to support the show, we would like that very much. Hit ‘subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘follow’ on Spotify, and leave a review if you’re feeling especially generous. Then sit back and bask in our eternal, abundant love. Your hosts are Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1) and Zara McDonald (@zamcdonald). This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media.

5 Heinä 202056min