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Today, we speak to Matt Zukowski – he was the runner-up on the second season of Australian Love Island, and he also co-hosts the Where’s Your Head at podcast with his Love Island co-star Anna McEvoy. Late last year, Matt tied the knot with his wife, Tammy Hembrow.
In this conversation, Matt opens up about auditioning for Love Island and how he feels about publicising his love life. He shares the moment her met his now wife, Tammy Hembrow, their special proposal and wedding day stories, what it’s like to become a step-father to her biological children, Wolf, Saskia and Posy, and how he protects himself from the media noise.
Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inherited. Early Childhood Education offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. Thanks to Victoria’s early childhood education reforms, there are positions available right now. For more details, visit vic.gov.au.
Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.
Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0) and the guest was Matt Zukowski (@mattzukowski).
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.
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Kayla Jade on OnlyFans and taking the world by storm
Hello!
Today, we speak to Kayla Jade. Kayla has become one of Australia’s biggest TikTok stars for the content she posts about her life as a full-service sex worker. Her millions of followers adore how openly she speaks about what it’s really like to work in the sex industry and her intimate client stories.
In this conversation, Kayla shares the moment she first started posting on OnlyFans and how her family found out about her line of work. She also discusses why advocating for herself is a non-negotiable, the realities of being a full-service sex worker, and why she will always look out for her mental health.
Head here to listen to Kayla’s new podcast, Storytime with Kayla Jade.
Big thanks to Moonpig for supporting this episode of Inherited. Use the code ‘INHERITED’ to get your first card for free. Head to Moonpig.com and make this Mother’s Day something she’ll truly remember.
Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.
Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0, and the guest was Kayla Jade (@blueeyedkaylajadee).
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.
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Dominique Elissa on mourning her mum days after her wedding
Hi, everyone!
Today, we’re joined by Dominique Elissa. Dom’s story is incredibly heartbreaking. She lost her beautiful Mum to cancer days after marrying her husband, Tom Bull.
In this conversation, Dom speaks about the moment she met Tom, the early days of their relationship, why their wedding was planned in weeks, and the conflicting emotions she felt when she was told her Mum was too sick to attend. Dom is making space for both the highs and the lows and opens up about how life feels now, saying goodbye to her beloved Mum.
If you’d like to support Dom and purchase a Selfdom gratitude journal, she has kindly created a discount code for Inherited listeners. Head to selfdom/au and use ‘INHERITED’ at the checkout for 20% off.
Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inherited. Early Childhood Education offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. Thanks to Victoria’s early childhood education reforms, there are positions available right now. For more details, visit vic.gov.au.
Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.
Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0) and the guest was Dominique Elissa (@dominiquelissa).
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.
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Brooke Boney on lessons from her marriage breakdown
Hi, everyone!
Today, we’re joined by Brooke Boney—journalist, broadcaster, and now author. Brooke has just released her debut memoir, All of It, a collection of heartfelt essays that trace her life.
In this conversation, Brooke opens up about her early career, what it meant to represent her community on screen, and the courage it took to walk away from a job she loved. She also reminisces on her childhood in rural New South Wales—growing up with five siblings, the sacrifices her mum made, and the moment she opened up to her grandparents about the breakdown of her past marriage.
Pick up Brooke’s debut memoir, All of It, right here.
Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inherited. Early Childhood Education offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. Thanks to Victoria’s early childhood education reforms, there are positions available right now. For more details, visit vic.gov.au.
Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.
Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0) and the guest was Brooke Boney (@boneybrooke).
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.
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Jessie Stephens on the relationship that's defined her life
Hello hello!
Today, we speak to Jessie Stephens. Jessie is a best-selling author, podcast host and journalist. Her career began at Mamamia over a decade ago when she was first hired as an editorial assistant. You will know Jessie’s voice very well; she co-hosts Mamamia’s thrice-weekly podcast Mamamia Outloud.
In this conversation, Jessie shares the moment she met her husband: the early days of working together and how she felt about the age gap between them. She also speaks about her experience with depression, why she never takes a failure or a success home, and her wonderful, eye-opening journey to motherhood.
Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inherited. Early Childhood Education offers a fulfilling path where you can nurture young children, support families, and advance your career. Thanks to Victoria’s early childhood education reforms, there are positions available right now. For more details, visit vic.gov.au.
Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.
Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0) and the guest was Jessie Stephens (@jessiestephens90).
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.
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