Explore every episode of the podcast I Want Your Job
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How to Get Into The Archibald Prize with Camille Olsen-Ormandy | 24 May 2026 | 00:19:57 | |
The Archibald Prize is one of Australia's most prestigious awards for portraiture. Past I Want Your Job guest, artist Camille Olsen-Ormandy, has become one the finalists for 2026. From the literal how-to steps to exploring the misogyny behind vanity, we chat about the behind the scenes of being an artist in the Archibald. Follow I Want Your Job on instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| How to Get a Job at Vogue with Gladys Lai | 18 May 2026 | 00:39:35 | |
When you think of fashion journalism, you think of Vogue. It's the media company that we all want to work in, but how ?? In this episode of I Want Your Job I speak with Gladys Lai, the Head of Brand at Vogue Australia. We speak about drive, ambition and how there's so much more to the fashion industry than clothes. | |||
| Meg McConville on Working With Julia Fox and Trusting Your Creative Instincts | 08 Mar 2026 | 00:28:33 | |
Meg McConville, aka Moochimade, is one of Melbourne’s most exciting makeup artists, known for her maximalist, experimental looks. In this episode we talk about trusting your instincts, resisting trends, beauty as power, and building a creative career on your own terms. Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| How to Build an Ethical Business with Cristina Napoleone | 01 Mar 2026 | 00:58:09 | |
Cristina Napoleone, founder of Terrain, left year 12, took a year off, went back, studied geography, and eventually built a design practice rooted in ecological ethics. In this episode, we get to the bottom of business. We chat about what you need to do behind the scenes, from laws and regulations, business plans and taking the leap. Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| Camille Olsen-Ormandy on Whether You Can Really Make It as a Fine Artist | 22 Feb 2026 | 00:34:04 | |
What does it actually take to make it as a fine artist? Growing up surrounded by art is one thing. But building a career is another. Painter Camille Ormandy joins me to talk about how backing your own instincts and deciding that wanting a career as an artist is reason enough to try, We also chat about residencies, connections and jealousy. Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| Yasmin Suteja Doesn’t Have It All Figured Out | 15 Feb 2026 | 00:37:02 | |
Yasmin Suteja doesn’t have it all figured out — and that’s kind of the point. Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| Actor Tamala Speaks on the Politics of Getting Booked | 08 Feb 2026 | 00:46:02 | |
Actor, performer and poet Tamala talks rejection, audition rooms, and the politics of being booked. What do you do when the industry can’t decide where to place you? From starting acting at 15 to leading Ghosts, Tamala opens up about mixed-race identity, finding her voice, and what it takes to keep showing up when the answer is sometimes a “no.” Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| Reflecting on Season One | Solo Episode with Camille Allen | 01 Feb 2026 | 00:43:28 | |
Welcome back to I Want Your Job! I took a little hiatus but I'm back and so excited to jump into season two. For this episode I wanted to look back on the past conversations that you loved. I'll be back next week with regular interviews, so stay tuned! Mwah! x Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| Is There Really a Dream Job? With The Psychology of Your 20s’ Jemma Sbeg | 26 Sep 2025 | 00:46:18 | |
What even is a dream job? This week I’m joined by Jemma Sbeg, host of the hit podcast The Psychology of Your 20s, to unpack the psychology behind purpose, burnout, and whether chasing a “dream job” is ever really the answer. We talk occupational identity (why work so easily becomes who we are), the difference between being tired and truly burnt out and how emotions like jealousy can actually be clues to what we want. Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| How to Be a Magazine Editor | Rachel Weinberg of To Be Magazine on Building Legacy and Voice | 12 Sep 2025 | 00:47:07 | |
Rachel Weinberg, editor-in-chief of To Be Magazine, joins me to talk about inheriting a legacy publication and reshaping it into one of Australia’s sharpest creative platforms. We chat about breaking into an industry that can feel closed off, why being unapologetic might be the key to going further, and what the future of magazines looks like in a post-Anna Wintour world. Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| Asking for the Job You Want | Confidence and Imposter Syndrome with Anai Godfrey | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:38:17 | |
How do you figure out what you want in your career? Sometimes, it’s by learning what you don’t want. In this episode of I Want Your Job, I sit down with Anai Godfrey, producer and host of Secondz, an online platform spotlighting Australia’s food scene. Anai shares how imposter syndrome evolves, putting yourself out there (even if it means sliding into DMs), and the tension between being perceived as confident and actually feeling it. Anai's Song: Lady Lady | Olivia Dean Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| Behind the Decks | DJ Caucasian Opportunities on Burnout and Self Branding | 29 Aug 2025 | 00:47:19 | |
What happens when your passion becomes your job - especially in music? In this episode, I sit down with Tawana, aka Caucasian Opportunities, a Naarm-based DJ, to unpack the realities of DJ culture. From parasocial relationships with audiences to the tension between artistry and self-branding. What does it mean to market yourself as both the product and the performance? Tawana's Song: Amaarae | B2B Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| How to Create A Fashion Brand with Kelly Le Marseny | 10 May 2026 | 00:49:25 | |
This episode is all about the behind-the-scenes of building a brand. From finding inspiration to marketing the final product, how do you grow an idea into an iconic business? I spoke with Kelly Le Marseny of Marsenè about her career in fashion. Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| I'm Every Woman | Izzy Burns on Turning Ideas Into Communities, Love vs Longing & Female Friendships | 15 Aug 2025 | 00:36:08 | |
"If you don’t take yourself seriously, no one will." Melbourne’s modern-day Cupid, Izzy Burns, runs dating nights at Crush Club and friendship film hangouts at Club DVD. These two spaces have been built to make people feel a little less alone. We talk about starting before you feel ready, why dating feels so broken, the difference between longing and love and why your best love story might just be your friendships. Izzy's Song: I'm Every Woman | Chaka Khan Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| The Invisible Woman | Beci Orpin on Career Longevity and Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry | 08 Aug 2025 | 00:32:36 | |
How does a woman’s visibility shift when we stop trying to be palatable? What about when we move past the stage of “up-and-coming”? Internationally celebrated designer Beci Orpin joins I Want Your Job to explore what falls away as you evolve. We talk career longevity, navigating a male-dominated industry and how to stay visible on your own terms. Beci's Song: Oh So Quiet | Björk Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| Not Knowing is Knowing | Graphic Designer Rowena Lloyd on Time & Uncertainty | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:48:05 | |
Designer and illustrator Rowena Lloyd joins I Want Your Job to talk about building a career she wouldn’t dread. From studying politics to enrolling in an animation course without knowing how to draw, Rowena figured out how to get where she didn’t even know she was going. We talk about embracing uncertainty, resisting the trap of constant self-optimisation, and learning to find value in rest. Rowena's Song: Work/Life, Gym Etc - Have A Cunning Plan Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| The Leap from Idea to Impact | Paige Aubort on Building a Business in a Taboo Industry | 26 Jul 2025 | 00:42:23 | |
You don’t have to feel empowered to begin. You just have to begin. This week on I Want Your Job, I’m joined by Paige Aubort. She's the co-founder of High Tide, a modern sex store redefining what intimacy and connection can look like. Paige's Song: Got to Have It | Method Man Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| It’s Half Luck, Half Persisting | Artist Veronica Charmont on Art School and the Ethics of the Image | 18 Jul 2025 | 00:45:53 | |
"There is so much unsaid in photos." That’s part of what draws artist Veronica Charmont to photography. But there’s a lot said in this episode of I Want Your Job — about courage, recognition, and even calling yourself an artist. From navigating art school to unpacking the ethics of seeing and being seen, this conversation asks a big question: how the hell do you become an artist? Veronica's Song: U Should Not Be Doing That - Amyl and The Sniffers Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| Floristry Saved My Life | Kayla Moon on Addiction, Impermanence and Creativity | 11 Jul 2025 | 00:54:31 | |
Mental health is a big hurdle within a career. How do you care for yourself while feelings of depression, obsession and jealousy arise at any moment? After reading florist Kayla Moons’ instagram posts about her ups and downs, I had to speak to her. I relate. I assumed so many of you would too. To be successful in whatever you pursue – you’ve got to sort your shit out first. Kayla's Songs: Dancing In The Club | MJ Lenderman Maggie May | Rod Stewart God Only Knows | Brian Wilson Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| What We Carry | Olivia Cummings (Cleopatra's Bling) on Legacy, Loss & Making Things That Last | 04 Jul 2025 | 00:47:45 | |
Building her brand, baby and after the loss of her father, Olivia's perspective on life shifted. In this episode of I Want Your Job, I chat with the founder of Cleopatra's Bling, Olivia Cummings, to understand the roles of life and death in creativity, business and personal life. How do the most assured facts of life change our purpose? Olivia's Tracks: Gregorian Chant: Easter Day Service Prince - Kiss Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| Big Mic Energy | Dee Salmin on Working in Radio & Getting Intimate On and Off the Air | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:41:28 | |
Triple J’s Dee Salmin didn’t just chase her dream job – she drove across the Nullarbor for it. In this episode of I Want Your Job, Dee and Camille talk about getting into radio, learning to trust your voice and the power of vulnerability. They dive into the ethics of sharing opinions on music and sex, the toll of public-facing work and a few personal anecdotes. Dee’s Song: Manchild | Sabrina Carpenter Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| Put Your P*ssy Into It | Aurelia St Clair on the Tension Between Visibility and Vulnerability | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:43:28 | |
After moving across the world and leaving a corporate career behind, Aurelia St Clair found freedom in comedy - and in claiming their identity on their own terms. In this episode of I Want Your Job, we talk about the messiness of reinvention, the tension between visibility and vulnerability, and how performance can become a kind of power. Aurelia's Song: Flamenco | Beyonce Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| You Can Have Everything, Just Not At Once | Jasmine Wallis on Balancing Career & Chronic Illness | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:38:16 | |
What does it really mean to "have it all"? In this episode of I Want Your Job, I chat with Jasmine Wallis - Senior Native Content Manager, writer and podcaster - about building a dream career while navigating chronic illness and shifting definitions of success. From adenomyosis to ambition, this conversation is a reminder that sometimes thriving means letting go of timelines and tuning into what actually matters. Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| What's Your Purpose? The Psychology Behind Decision Making and Your Insights! | 03 May 2026 | 00:32:42 | |
In this solo episode, we’re talking about purpose. How your passion actually turns into a career, especially when it feels like everything’s working against you. That pressure of not having enough time to figure it out can send you into a spiral. I had a lot of questions about the psychology behind decision-making, so I asked psychologist Laura Lee to break it down. And we also hear from you about your fears and thoughts. Laura Lee Instagram Journal Article mentioned. Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| No One’s Choosing You | Claire Giuffre on Self-Starting in Film | 06 Jun 2025 | 00:41:33 | |
In this episode of I Want Your Job, cinematographer Claire Giuffre speaks about what it really means to begin — with no roadmap, no gatekeepers, and no guarantees. Claire opens up about the role of ego in creativity, finding your visual voice, and building a body of work that matters to you, even if no one’s watching yet. We also explore the sacredness of female friendships in creative spaces, how to create safe sets, and why being “difficult” often just means being clear. Whether you’re early in your film journey or deep in the in-between, this is an honest look at what it takes to keep going - even when no one’s choosing you. Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| The Art of Defiance | Lucky Tooth Gems on Luck, Sisterhood and Building a Beautiful Business | 30 May 2025 | 00:55:07 | |
“Art and beauty are constantly being redefined.” In this episode of I Want Your Job, I speak with sisters Kitty and Laura-Mae, the founders of Lucky Tooth Gems. Building an authentic, individual business is way harder than it looks - but according to Kitty and Laura-Mae, they’ve manifested it into reality (I’d argue it also took a lot of hard work). We chat about sisterhood, creative defiance and what it means to challenge traditional ideals of beauty and art. Laura-Mae's song: Headphones On | Addison Rae Yes | LMFAO Kitty's songs: Kelly Watch the Stars | Vegyn Congratulations | Post Malone Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| No One's Dream Girl | Cait Emma Burke on the "Girlboss Mythology" and Intimidating Women | 23 May 2025 | 00:47:10 | |
When your love life becomes a pitch — does the content brain ever switch off? In this episode, Camille Allen sits down with Cait Emma Burke — freelance writer and the producer of Shameless Media’s Stylish. Together, they unpack what it means to be chosen, in both dating and career. From the pressure to be palatable to the myth of the “intimidating” woman, this conversation is for anyone who's ever been told they’re too much — or not enough. Cait's Songs: Message To My Girl | Split Endz Heaven Tonight | Hole Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| Beyond the Feed | Maggie Zhou on Influence, Ethics and Just Doing the Work | 16 May 2025 | 00:37:36 | |
Sometimes, you've just got to put your head down and do the work. At least, that's what this week's guest, Maggie Zhou, believes. The writer, editor, podcast host and content creator chats about the real work behind navigating the media landscape. In this episode, we talk about the emotional and ethical cost of being a multi-hyphenate, AI radio hosts, building trust in content and what it actually takes to build a meaningful career in modern media. Maggie's Song: Dive - Olivia Dean Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| Pics or It Didn’t Happen | From Teen Blogger to Beauty Copywriter with Isabella Wight | 10 May 2025 | 00:46:29 | |
In this episode, Camille Allen speaks with Isabella Wight — freelance writer, editor, alongside copywriter at Mecca. We chat about growing up in the blogging era, figuring out self-worth after teenhood and why it’s normal to feel a little lost. From her early days running a blog featured in Teen Vogue to building a career in beauty and media, Izzy shares what she’s learned about creativity, career detours, and learning to back yourself. Izzy's Song: Love Is All I Got - Crystal Fighters Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| After the 'No' | Arielle Richards on Vice & Reinvention | 02 May 2025 | 00:49:24 | |
Arielle Richards is a journalist and producer who’s worked across ABC, SBS’s The Feed, and formerly Vice Australia. In this episode, we talk about what happens after the ‘no’ — the rejection, the reinvention, and the reality of carving out a creative career in an industry that’s constantly shifting. Arielle opens up about the collapse of Vice, what it taught her, and how she keeps her voice sharp and authentic in a media landscape obsessed with personality. Check out Arielle's songs! Strange Overtones | David Byrne, Brian Eno Computer Love | Kraftwork Prefab in the Sun | Jeanette (album) Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| Introducing ... I Want Your Job. With Camille Allen | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:01:54 | |
"I Want Your Job" is a deep dive into the chaos behind creative careers. Host Camille Allen gets raw with guests whose paths you won’t find in a syllabus—think fashion designers battling burnout, filmmakers navigating ego trips, and the brutal beauty of ambition. No fluff, just the real stuff that builds a career. Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| Starting a Fashion Label at 25 with Kacy Heywood | 26 Apr 2026 | 00:43:20 | |
When's the right time to start? Is fashion loosing its originality? In today's episode of I Want Your Job, self taught Kacy Heywood of KAHE and I discuss the fashion industry. Can you launch your own brand in today's current climate? Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| The Reality of Being a Comedian: Mental Health & Identity with Lou Wall | 19 Apr 2026 | 00:30:27 | |
Comedy and tragedy have always gone hand in hand. But what does it actually mean to build a career turning life’s chaos into jokes? In this episode, comedian and content creator Lou Wall opens up about using humour to process the world. From absurd internet sketches to big existential questions, we talk about whether comedy heals how you experience life. We also get into the least funny parts of being a comedian, the pressure to always be “on”, and why sometimes the darkest moments lead to the best material. Because if everything in life was perfect… would you still be funny? Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| How to Market a Non-Profit Without Performative Activism with Project Planet's Tegan Lerm | 12 Apr 2026 | 00:51:23 | |
Tegan Lerm is the co-founder of Project Planet and Build-a-Ballot, non-profits focused on turning care into action. In this episode, we talk about building a mission-led organisation, marketing a non-profit without performative activism, and feeling comfortable not knowing — especially in spaces where everyone feels pressure to speak. Project Planet - https://www.projectplanet.org.au/ Build-a-Ballot - https://myplan.buildaballot.org.au/ Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| Balancing Love, Career & Moving Overseas with Izzy Woods | 05 Apr 2026 | 00:45:39 | |
Moving countries sounds romantic, until it’s your career, your relationship and your identity on the line. In this episode of I Want Your Job, Izzy Woods opens up about moving countries, making new connections and how to build an authentic audience within content creation. Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| You Don’t Have to Overshare to Stay Relevant | Conversation with YouTuber Joyish | 29 Mar 2026 | 00:48:27 | |
Joy Ben Hur, also known as Joyish, has built a loyal audience on Youtube and Instagram. In this episode, we talk about growing up on the internet, the pressure to share, and how to build an audience without losing your sense of self. From prioritising being offline to creating a career on the go, Joy shares what it really means to be both visible and private in a digital world. Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| Does the Music Industry Reward Self-Sacrifice? Jariah Travan on Music Management | 22 Mar 2026 | 00:43:04 | |
There's a lot that happens behind the scenes in the music industry. And Jariah Travan is a big part of it. She's the artist manager at Tiny Minds Agency and Lonely Lands Agency, so there's a lot on her plate. In this episode we discuss forming a career for others, balance and how to get a foot in the door in the music industry. Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_ | |||
| Hot History's Ainslie Harvey on Podcasting & Amplifying Women's Voices | 07 Jun 2026 | 00:39:01 | |
Your high school history class may have been dry, but I promise you, history can be very hot. In this episode I speak with host of Hot History podcast, Ainslie Harvey, about amplifying women's voices, both past and present. I'm also curious about how to grow a successful podcast (duh) so of course we dive into media strategy. Produced and Presented by Camille Allen Follow @iwantyourjob_
| |||
| Director Phoebe Wolfe on Female Friendships and Ambition | 14 Jun 2026 | 00:36:23 | |
How do we find our creative vision? Recently on I Want Your Job we've spoken a lot about John Berger's Ways of Seeing, particularly when tied to the female lens. In this episode I speak with director Phoebe Wolfe on perception and the importance of relationships, beyond collaborations, within your film career. Follow @iwantyourjob_ on instagram for more. | |||
| How Music and Love Guides our Careers with Alys Hale | 06 Jul 2026 | 00:31:42 | |
For Russh Magazine's music editor Alys Hale, music has been more than just a soundtrack. It's guided her through some of life's biggest decisions. In this episode we chat about heartbreak, transitions and the ways music and love often end up shaping who we become. Follow I Want Your Job on instagram | |||
| VOGUE Codes Conversations | What's the Future of Creative Careers? | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:24:17 | |
A slightly different episode from the usual. Last week, I spent the day at Vogue Codes 2026: Optimism in Motion, speaking with women shaping the future across technology, sustainability, media and medicine. Featuring conversations with Nikki Chowdhury, Laura Henshaw, Professor Kate Drummond, Aleese Musa and Lottie Dalziel, we unpack everything from AI and innovation to leadership, optimism and the careers redefining what's possible. Follow @iwantyourjob_ so you don't miss future episodes and behind-the-scenes content. | |||