The Ella Era

Can having a baby save your relationship? Sassy Scott isn’t holding back.

Scott O’Halloran joins Ella to talk online hate, calling out homophobia and why mums get judged for things dads get praised for.

Plus, a six-and-a-half-year journey to fatherhood, newborn twins and the moment he told Marcus, “We’ll just get a divorce.”

And Uncle Luke’s night out takes an unexpected turn… involving Hillary Clinton. 😂

00:00 Meet Sassy Scott

15:52 Calling out homophobia and handling online hate

17:20 Why mums get judged and dads get praised

19:17 Raising kids in the public eye

27:07 Coming out, surrogacy and becoming dads

36:10 Uncle Luke and surviving newborn twins

42:18 “We’ll just get a divorce” — babies and relationships

46:51 Teaching kids boundaries and respecting their “no”

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Is splitting 50/50 actually fair? And if you needed to leave your relationship, could you afford to?

Victoria Devine from She’s on the Money joins me to talk about money, relationships and why every woman needs something of her own. From the $40,000 debt she kept secret to the wealthy lifestyles that aren’t what they seem, we get into the money conversations we’re often too uncomfortable to have.

We also talk joint accounts, affording another baby and the pressure to buy a house. If you’ve ever felt behind financially - or hoped marrying rich might solve it - this conversation is for you. ❤️

00:00 Is splitting 50/50 actually fair?

08:50 Secret debt and looking rich

13:59 Can we afford another baby?

23:17 Why every woman needs her own money

31:22 Stay-at-home mums: whose money is it?

37:05 Splitting bills and sharing bank accounts

44:03 Do you really need to buy a house?

01:01:23 Secret accounts, marrying rich and money red flags

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What makes you walk away from a marriage on your 10-year anniversary?

Zana Pali joins Ella to reveal when she knew she was done—and why she won’t settle when it comes to finding love again.

From refusing to split the bill to male gold diggers and men whose wealth isn’t what it seems, this conversation is bound to divide the group chat. But does Ella agree?

Plus, Zana has a plan for her children’s future relationships… and it’s probably not what you’re expecting.

00:00 Meet Zana Pali

09:21 Ending her marriage on their 10-year anniversary

17:43 The reality of divorce and protecting your money

21:02 Why Zana refuses a 50/50 relationship

33:46 Dating again, male gold diggers and fake wealth

37:19 Trad wives and the “golden cage”

43:10 What men need to bring beyond money

48:06 Would Zana do MAFS? Plus, arranged marriages

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What do wealthy men actually want in a partner? And what does their private matchmaker know that the rest of us don’t?

Lauren Hunter joins me to share what she’s learned finding love for men who spend up to $200,000 on her services. From what gets their attention to what makes them lose interest, we get into the dating habits that could be holding you back—and why being hot only gets you so far.

We also talk dating apps, splitting the bill and whether your own friends could be keeping you single. If you’re tired of talking stages that go nowhere, this conversation might change your next move. ❤️

00:00 Meet the $200,000 matchmaker08:02 The divorce that changed Lauren’s life17:02 What paying for love actually gets you20:59 Are your deal breakers keeping you single?27:57 First-date rules and splitting the bill29:49 Why wealthy, successful men are still single38:27 Turning dates into commitment46:04 Stop interviewing, start flirting47:21 Feeling left behind in your 30s53:36 Dating apps, profile mistakes and why hot isn’t enough

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What happens when you play to a huge crowd, then have no one to share the moment with?

Will Sparks joins me to talk about the loneliness behind life on tour, the times he wanted to quit, and why relationships have been the hardest part. We also go back to where it all started: leaving school at 17 with his mum’s blessing, making music in his bedroom, and the track that changed everything.

Plus, we reminisce about our Melbourne party days, and Will opens up about wanting to find his person and become a dad.

This is an honest conversation about ambition, sacrifice and wanting someone beside you through it all. ❤️

00:00 Meet Will Sparks02:49 Our School Days and Leaving Two Schools in One Day08:56 The Family Behind His Creativity12:55 Guitar Hero, Fake IDs and Melbourne Nightlife19:47 Leaving School With His Mum’s Blessing21:13 The Track That Changed Everything27:05 Getting Hooked on the High of Success28:32 The Toll of Touring and Wanting to Quit33:12 Life Between the Highs34:48 Having No One to Share It With44:40 Trust, Dating and Why Relationships Are So Hard47:27 Big Egos and the People Behind the Music50:24 Fitness and His Mental Health54:21 Looking Back and Returning to His Roots57:05 Margaret Court Arena and What Comes Next60:22 What Ella Said Before MAFS

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