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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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