Inherited

Hello!

Today, I’m joined by Jamila Rizvi. Jamila is an author, public speaker, and Deputy Managing Director of ⁠Future Women,⁠ where she champions gender equality across Australian workplaces.

At just 31, and a first-time mum to her son Rafi, Jamila was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour. What followed were countless medical appointments, two brain surgeries, and 36 rounds of radiation. Today, the tumour is the size of half a grain of rice, a tiny physical reminder of a life-altering chapter that reshaped her perspective in profound ways.

In this episode, we also talk about building a career inside government at a young age, navigating ambition alongside motherhood, and the power of asking for help from friends and family during the hardest seasons of life.

If you'd like to support Jamila, head to the ⁠All About Women Festival⁠ on International Women's Day, this Sunday, the 8th of March.

This conversation touches on themes of body image and disordered eating, if you or are loved needs support, please contact ⁠The Butterfly Foundation 1800 33 4673. ⁠

Thank you so much to ⁠Pandora⁠ for supporting this episode of Inherited. Tell your story or help a loved one tell theirs with Pandora’s engravable pieces. Design online and use code INHERITED15 to get $15 off when you spend $100 or more. Available online only for a limited time. T&Cs apply.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠⁠), and the guest was Jamila Rizvi (⁠@jamilarizvi⁠).

Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday.

Hello!

Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Australian beauty content creator and first-time mum, Madeleine Edwards.

In this conversation, Madeleine opens up about her journey in the beauty industry, from building her platform to navigating the ever-evolving (and often unrealistic) standards that shape the world of beauty.

We also dive into a more personal chapter of her life: falling pregnant with her daughter, Carmine, stepping into motherhood, and the terrifying moment during birth when she thought she might lose her.

Thank you so much to the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show for supporting this episode of Inherited. Don't miss Melbourne's most inspiring lifestyle event. Book your tickets now at melbflowershow.com.au.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Madeleine Edwards (@madeleineedwards).

Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.

Hello!

Today, I’m joined by Sophie Cachia. Sophie is a Melbourne-based content creator, business owner and mum to her three children, Bobby, Floss and Esme.

After more than a decade in the public eye, Sophie has learned to tune out the noise and live life on her own terms. In this episode, she opens up about marrying and divorcing in her 20s, the deeply personal journey of coming to terms with her sexuality, and navigating the challenges of dating and relationships in the spotlight.

Sophie also shares insights into her blended family, the beautiful co-parenting dynamic she’s built, and the role her partner, Maddy Prespakis, plays in their lives. She speaks candidly about online criticism, including commentary around their 10-year age gap, and why she no longer lets strangers’ opinions define her.

Thank you so much to the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show for supporting this episode of Inherited. Don't miss Melbourne's most inspiring lifestyle event. Book your tickets now at melbflowershow.com.au.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠), and the guest was Sophie Cachia (@sophiecachia_).

Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode on Thursday.

Hi!!

Welcome to our new three-part series, Love Stories.

Every Thursday for the next three weeks, I’ll sit down with a guest who tells me about their love story.

Today, I’m joined by Scott O’Halloran and his husband, Marcus Sellen.

Scott is a Melbourne-based content creator and co-host of The Luke and Sassy Scott Show, the hit podcast he shares with his brother, Luke. Scott and Marcus share so openly today. From the first time they connected and what it meant to truly find each other, to the journey of embracing their identities and building a life grounded in honesty, shared values, and deep commitment.

In this heartfelt conversation, Scott and Marcus reflect on the conversations that strengthened their relationship, the milestones that shaped them, and their incredible journey to parenthood. They generously share their experience with egg donation and surrogacy, and how welcoming twin boys into their lives has transformed their world and deepened their love.

This is Scott and Marcus’ love story.

Thanks so much to Bumble for supporting this episode of Inherited. Start your year with intention and find meaningful connections on Bumble today.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠), and the guests were Scott O'Halloran (@scottohalloran) and Marcus Sellen.

Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode on Tuesday.

Hello!

Today, I’m joined by Guy Sebastian. Guy is one of Australia’s most successful and grounded pop artists. After winning the first season of Australian Idol at just 21, Guy went on to sell more than 7 million records and earn seven ARIA Awards.

In this conversation, he reflects on discovering his love of music through school and church, the spontaneous decision to audition for Idol, and how life changed overnight in 2003. He also shares insights into his 20-year relationship with his high-school sweetheart and wife, Jules, his perspective on grief, and the values he hopes to pass on to his two sons, Hudson and Archie.

If you'd like to support Guy, you can follow him on Instagram (@guysebastian) or find tickets to his upcoming tour, 100 Times Around the Sun, right here! You can also find out more about the Sebastian Foundation here!

This conversation contains mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please head ⁠here⁠ or contact ⁠LifeLine⁠ on 13 11 14.

Thank you so much to Pandora for sponsoring this episode of Inherited. Tell your story or help a loved one tell theirs with Pandora’s engravable pieces. Design online and use code INHERITED15 to get $15 off when you spend $100 or more. Available online only for a limited time. T&Cs apply.

Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠⁠), and the guest was Guy Sebastian (@guysebastian).

Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.

If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!

We’re also on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ @inheritedthepod.

We’ll be back with another episode on Thursday.