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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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