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).
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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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Ryan Jon on mourning the birth mother he never knew
Hello, everyone!
Today, we sit down with Ryan Jon, the co-host of The Toni and Ryan Podcast. You might remember Ruby’s beautiful conversation with Ryan’s co-host and business partner, Toni Lodge, last year. Well, today, it’s Ryan’s turn!
In this conversation, Ryan shares his adoption story, what it was like to attend his birth mother’s funeral, and reconnect with his biological father later in life. He also speaks about the moment he met his beautiful wife, Bridgette, and how special it has been to start a family of his own.
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 Ryan Jon (@ryan.jon).
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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Vicky Andrews on cherishing the time she has left
Today, Michelle sits down with her beautiful mother, Vicky Andrews.
As you might've heard in last week’s episode, Vicky was recently told she has incurable brain cancer, which carries an average prognosis of 12 to 14 months. Almost immediately after that diagnosis, Vicky turned her mind to opportunity and legacy; to how she can spend the rest of her days loving her favourite people with all her might, as well as speak to the importance of communication and speech, all while raising awareness for brain cancer.
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.
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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Michelle Andrews on the very best and worst of life
Hello, everyone!
Today, Ruby speaks to Michelle Andrews, co-founder of Shameless Media, and the co-host of Shameless Podcast.
In this conversation, Michelle opens up about the rule that has defined her career – and what it’s like to run one of Australia’s most successful youth media companies alongside her best friend, Zara McDonald. She also speaks about the way spirituality has weaved its way into her life, why her pregnancy was kept a secret for so long, and the moment she found out her beloved Mum, Vicky, was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer.
Thank you so much to the Victorian Government for supporting this episode of Inheriting. Early Childhood Education in Victoria is expanding, and jobs are now available. Come to Victoria for the career and stay for the lifestyle as you embark on your best career move yet. Check out vic.gov.au for more information.
Inherited is produced by Annabelle Lee and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt.
Your host today was Ruby Hall (@rubytuesday2.0) and the guest was Michelle Andrews (@michelleandrews1).
If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app!
We’re also on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @inheritedthepod.
We’ll be back with another episode next Tuesday.
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