TEA WITH JULES

In this week’s episode of Tea With Jules, I sit down with my good friend, manager, creative right-hand gal and brutal truth-teller, Lisa Johnston. We talk about corporate life, building confidence, pushing through judgement, and what it means to truly back yourself (and your people). Lisa is bold, brilliant, and has the rare ability to see the magic in others before they see it in themselves.With a background in media and a leadership role heading up the Social Media Virtual Experience at National Australia Bank, Lisa brings deep industry insight and a bold, creative approach to everything she does. She has travelled the world speaking at major events, sharing her expertise on social media, digital storytelling, and how to turn online engagement into genuine emotional connection. Her specialty lies in transforming social media from a shouting match into astorytelling experience. Lisa works with businesses to shift their message fromselling to connecting—because people don’t just buy products; they buy feelings.Lisa lives for branding, bold ideas, and those magic moments when everything just clicks.If you’ve ever questioned your path or needed that one person in your corner, thisepisode is for you.Follow Tea With Jules:https://www.instagram.com/tea_with_jules/Watch:https://www.youtube.com/@JulesSebastianChannelSubscribe:https://julessebastian.com/pages/sign-upRead:https://www.booktopia.com.au/tea-honesty-jules-sebastian/book/CREDITS:Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmansVideographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidulaProducer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastianWelcome to Tea with Jules hosted by Jules Sebastian. Here we spill the tea and learn life lessons from honest conversations with experts, celebrities and friends.

Kat John is an authenticity coach, podcaster, keynote speaker and author of a book called Authentic - Coming Home To Your True Self. Over her years, she has overcome some big stuff. From childhood sexual abuse, bulimia, drug addiction and chronic pain, to pain medication addiction and brain surgery. But over time and healing, Kat came back to her true and authentic self. Now, through in-person and online coaching, Kat works with people to help them get very real and honest with themselves, so they can show up real and honest in their lives.Disclaimer: In this episode, we discuss topics related to sexual abuse. This contentmay be distressing or triggering for some listeners. Please take care while listening, and feel free to skip this episode if it's not the right time for you. If you or someone you know needs support, we've included helpful resources here.1800 RESPECThttps://www.1800respect.org.auPh: 1800 737 732Braveheartshttps://bravehearts.org.au/get-help/support-adult-survivors/support-us/Kat John's Websitehttps://katjohn.com.auKat John's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kat.john/Follow Tea With Jules:https://www.instagram.com/tea_with_jules/Watch:https://www.youtube.com/@JulesSebastianChannelSubscribe:https://julessebastian.com/pages/sign-upRead:https://www.booktopia.com.au/tea-honesty-jules-sebastian/book/CREDITS:Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmansVideographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidulaProducer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastianWelcome to Tea with Jules hosted by Jules Sebastian. Here we spill the tea and learn life lessons from honest conversations with experts, celebrities and friends.

Dr Joanna Bruce has been a GP for almost 20 years and a doctor for nearly 30 years. She trained in London as a doctor and a GP before moving to Australia in 2008 to work as a GP and raise her family. Joanna is also involved in training GPs and educating future generations of doctors.Over recent years, Joanna’s interest in women’s health has increased, particularly in perimenopause and menopause care. She is passionate about shared decision-making with patients to improve outcomes and quality of life.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any health decisions.Myma Health Website:https://mymahealth.com.auFollow Myma Health on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/myma_health/Follow Tea With Jules:https://www.instagram.com/tea_with_jules/Watch:https://www.youtube.com/@JulesSebastianChannelSubscribe:https://julessebastian.com/pages/sign-upRead:https://www.booktopia.com.au/tea-honesty-jules-sebastian/book/CREDITS:Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmansVideographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidulaProducer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastianWelcome to Tea with Jules hosted by Jules Sebastian. Here we spill the tea and learn life lessons from honest conversations with experts, celebrities and friends.

Steph De Sousa—AKA The Frugal Foodie or steph_cooks_stuff on Instagram—is a passionate cook, author, mother of 4, and Instagram sensation. While living with her young family on the French-speaking island of Vanuatu for a short time, Steph worked as a hairdresser and makeup artist for weddings. It was here that the island taught her about buying and using fresh ingredients from local markets, eating organic, and where she developed her love of scratch cooking. She made her way to becoming a contestant on MasterChef, and Australia fell in love with her gorgeous personality and ability to simplify meals. Across Steph’s content, website and books, she shows us how to create simple, delicious, family-friendly meals without a lavish budget. Steph has two amazing books available—Air Fryer Queen and her new book, Easy Dinner Queen, which will have you in your own kitchens not believing how easy she makes creating food. Steph is like a warm hug, and you will probably get hungry during this episode...so grab snacks!Follow Steph on Instagram:@steph_cooks_stuffFollow Steph on TikTok:@stephcooksstuffWebsite:easyrecipegang.com.auFollow Tea With Jules:https://www.instagram.com/tea_with_jules/Watch:https://www.youtube.com/@JulesSebastianChannelSubscribe:https://julessebastian.com/pages/sign-upRead:https://www.booktopia.com.au/tea-honesty-jules-sebastian/book/CREDITS:Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmansVideographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidulaProducer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastianWelcome to Tea with Jules hosted by Jules Sebastian. Here we spill the tea and learn life lessons from honest conversations with experts, celebrities and friends.

Fidan Shevket is an Accredited Family Law Specialist and Director at her firm.Fidan is a Lawyer by day, and a TikTok sensation at all the other times. At the time of this recording, Fidan has a whopping 1.1 million followers on her TikTok page, where she serves up content that is so relatable, you can’t stopwatching. From making her salad lunches for her lunch break at her desk, tosharing the family case notes she’s working on, Saturday, Platter-Day—because we "don’t f*^king cook on Saturdays"—to taking us along for her grocery shop to make spaghetti bol and nachos for her hubby and twins, Cara and Clark, to her once a year Birthday Extravaganza shopping spree—she has us all hooked and saying "don’t worry about it!" We can’t get enough. I wanted to chat to Fidan on Tea With Jules to dig a little deeper and see what makes Fidan unapologetically herself, and how she has built a brand I don’t think she even knew she was building. Enjoy this episode!Follow Fidan on TikTok:@fidan_tokFollow Tea With Jules:https://www.instagram.com/tea_with_jules/Watch:https://www.youtube.com/@JulesSebastianChannelSubscribe:https://julessebastian.com/pages/sign-upRead:https://www.booktopia.com.au/tea-honesty-jules-sebastian/book/CREDITS:Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmansVideographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidulaProducer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastianWelcome to Tea with Jules hosted by Jules Sebastian. Here we spill the tea and learn life lessons from honest conversations with experts, celebrities and friends.

When I first heard Dr Hayley Watson speak at an event, I had no idea that we wouldlater partner up to help thousands of kids in Australia with their mental health.Through the work of her in-school mental health program, Open Parachute, and the support of The Sebastian Foundation, we have been able to touch the lives ofthousands of kids throughout Australia. In this very special episode of Tea With Jules, I sit down with Dr Hayley to hear her own story with overcoming big life challenges and why that fuelled her passion to help others. She shares her entry into studying Clinical Psychology and her PhD in school bullying interventions. We cover off the work we are doing together, and she offers up some invaluable advice on helping ourselves and others through various stages of mental health.There are some serious pearls of wisdom and take away moments through this whole chat. I came for the tea, but left with some pretty life altering perspective. I hope you enjoy the episode with Dr Hayley Watson.For more info on Open Parachute:https://www.openparachute.com.au/about-hayley/The Sebastian Foundation:https://thesebastianfoundation.orgFollow:https://www.instagram.com/julessebastian/https://www.instagram.com/tea_with_jules/Watch:https://www.youtube.com/@JulesSebastianChannelSubscribe:https://julessebastian.com/pages/sign-upRead:https://www.booktopia.com.au/tea-honesty-jules-sebastian/book/CREDITS:Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmansVideographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidulaProducer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastianWelcome to Tea with Jules hosted by Jules Sebastian. Here we spill the tea and learn life lessons from honest conversations with experts, celebrities and friends.

After a 4 year very long tea break, Tea with Jules is BACK! Jules has dusted off themic, boiled the kettle, and is officially spilling the tea again.Our first episode has been hijacked by her husband, @guysebastian, who stealsthe mic and asks the questions. So yes, the guest becomes the host, and Jules gets put in the hot seat.They are coming in hot - talking fame, friendship, trust, grief, parenthood, courage, confidence, career and gratitude. They really go there.Thank you for being here. Missed you! Now go listen before Jules changes her mind and disappears for another four years.Follow:https://www.instagram.com/julessebastian/https://www.instagram.com/tea_with_jules/Watch:https://www.youtube.com/@JulesSebastianChannelSubscribe:https://julessebastian.com/pages/sign-upRead:https://www.booktopia.com.au/tea-honesty-jules-sebastian/book/CREDITS:Sound Engineer & Music: @kailesh_reitmansVideographer & Editor: @nathan_niguidulaMake Up: @carol_mackieProducer: @lisajohnston_ @julessebastianWelcome to Tea with Jules hosted by Jules Sebastian. Here we spill the tea and learn life lessons from honest conversations with experts, celebrities and friends.

(14 Feb 2019) Who are you when you are sitting in your true self?I first discovered Alison Rice through her podcast Offline. I was instantly hooked, then obsessed, then I stalked her down and demanded she had tea with me!  What I love about Alison, is her raw approach to self-discovery. Resigning from her high powered job in the digital space, she has taken some time to delve deeper into (her words!) exploring the often confronting concept of true self. Along for her ride are her wonderful guest who are women behind our favourite Instagram accounts. The conversations they share are real, honest, heartfelt and oh so inspiring.We can get so caught up in the highlight reel of social media and the labels that go along with success and achievement, that it becomes easy to forget the person behind the position. Alison and I discuss the importance of using kindness and generosity in everyday life to push others forward and what that really means. Alison is calming, insightful, smart and a deep soul. I loved our chat, I hope you do too. If you haven't already listened to Offline, do yourself a favour. Now, go grab your tea and enjoy the chat. xFor more on Alison RiceInstagram  / alisonlarsenrice  Offline The Podcasthttp://offline-thepodcast.com/about/Welcome to Tea with Jules hosted by Jules Sebastian. Here we spill the tea and learn life lessons from honest conversations with experts, celebrities and friends.

(June 21, 2021) Steve Cordony is a master of interior style and life styling. What a treat to have him for my latest episode of Tea with Jules. I first met Steve when he waved his magic style wand over our house for a shoot we did with Belle Magazine Australia where he sits as Style Director at Large. He struck me as kind, generous with information and meticulous with his impeccable taste, and he has absolutely lived up to that first impression. With so many of us spending so much time at home right now, it is lovely to hear Steve talk about how he gives his home a soul. Steve shares with me how growing up he always felt that coming out, might be a risk or an unachievable dream to have his own perfect image of home life. Remaining neutral, was safer. He believes that everything happens for a reason at the right time, and with a moment of complete honesty with himself and those around him, he was released into his truest identity. Once he stepped into that, the sky has been the limit.We talk about the secret sauce of a successful relationship, what is the soul, finding purpose and of COURSE I wouldn’t let him get away without asking him some very important home styling questions!I loved this chat and Steve’s wonderful insight into life, love and career. He is a true gem-I hope you enjoy too. Oh, and please check out his and Michael’s current dream home renovation Rosedale Farm. It is serious #housegoalsWelcome to Tea with Jules hosted by Jules Sebastian. Here we spill the tea and learn life lessons from honest conversations with experts, celebrities and friends.

(April 24, 2021) ‘I don’t know what’s on the other side of this, but I trust that I can pick up the pieces’ My next guest on Tea with Jules is surfing legend and my friend from the south coast, Sally Fitzgibbons.  I remark this in the interview what strikes me the most about this wonderful woman, and it’s her true depth. Sally is an athlete by trade but a seeker by heart. She is in constant learning from the world around her and any conversation with her leaves you feeling uplifted and inspired.  Her relationship with the ocean is spiritual and you can see the profound impact it has on her life both when she is surfing it’s waves or watching on as she reads and anticipates what mother nature will do next. It’s her meditation, her connection and her power.  We speak about fear, permission to pause, our addiction to forward momentum and the brilliance in the ordinary. We really go there and I can honestly say, this has been one of my most favourite chats to date.  I can’t wait for you to tune in and see what this sun kissed, smiling slice of sunshine has to offer us. I promise you will finish wanting to either take your shoes off and find some sand, or exchange some, as Sal calls it ‘intentional energy’ with someone you love. Go grab a cuppa and enjoy Sally Fitzgibbons on Tea with Jules. xxFor the visual of the chat:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=791QHi3N1nE&t=10sWelcome to Tea with Jules hosted by Jules Sebastian. Here we spill the tea and learn life lessons from honest conversations with experts, celebrities and friends.