Matt Preston on Masterchef chemistry, embracing individuality and being a romantic

On EP 138 of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia sit down with another incredible guest… Masterchef Australia judge, food critic and writer, fashion icon and reluctant sex symbol Matt Preston!

3:47 – Matt, George and Gary have such amazing chemistry, how did that friendship originate?

6:45 – The Masterchef boys do the casting for the show, it’s not producers behind the scenes.

11:48 – What role do each of the trio play on Masterchef?

13:09 – Where does Matt’s fashion sense come from?

16:35 – Masterchef embraced Matt’s taste in fashion.

21:15 – It’s much better to be judged for someone you are than someone you’re not.

23:09 – What are Matt’s thoughts on him being a sex symbol?

24:41 – Romance is all about thought.

27:30 – Every relationship needs trust.

29:48 – If your partner isn’t giving you just because gifts, you need to look for other signs that they care.

31:41 – In a relationship, you need to be aware of your partner’s personal growth and grow with them.

33:20 – How did Matt fall in love with his wife?

35:34 – Intuition is so important when dating.

EP 103: How Do You Say “I’m Just Not Into You” + So Much Can Change In A Year. Listen HERE

The Project Interview with Matt, George and Gary. Watch HERE

EP 104: The 411 – Bachie Live Recap With Ash Williams. Listen HERE

EP 108: The 411 – Bachie Live Recap With Osher Günsberg. Listen HERE

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The 411 – Is It Easier For Schoolies To Get Drugs Today? + We Review Christmas Presents For Teachers

On EP 139 of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia have a touch base about what the rest of the world is talking about (provided it’s interesting!)… Kristie is grateful that she grew up in a time when drugs weren’t so accessible + Stace reviews Christmas gifts for teachers (basically, don’t get them a mug or make them a candle!).

2:32 – Was Kristie sheltered as a teenager because she wasn’t exposed to drugs?

3:30 – Kristie will never smoke pot after her trip to Amsterdam

6:11 – Schoolies has changed, now most schoolies are doing drugs rather than drinking.

9:07 – There has been a shift in peoples thought process when approaching drugs.

11:35 – Logistically, access to drugs is easier for teenagers because they are so cheap.

13:52 – Kristie doesn’t believe drugs and alcohol are on an even playing field.

16:58 – Kristie is grateful that she grew up in a time when drugs weren’t as accessible as they are today.

20:13 – We need to put more thought and care into buying presents for teachers.

22:38 – DON’T buy teachers a book to teach them how to do their job.

24:28 – Kristie’s hypothetic future child will be a handful.

25:03 – Stace doesn’t want your shirtty homemade candles as a Christmas present.

News.com.au – ‘Who isn’t on stuff?’ Schoolies are drinking less but they’ve replaced it with something else. Read HERE

9Honey – Christmas gift ideas for teachers (that aren’t coffee mugs or vouchers). Read HERE

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Stace is uncomfortable in other peoples’ space + Kristie can gauge her headspace from the way she speaks to her mum

On EP 140 of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia have their weekly chinwag to discuss how Stace is uncomfortable in other people’s space when she’s travelling and Kristie’s realised that the way she speaks to her mum is an indicator of her headspace at the time.

4:49 – Stace was bed hopping during her weekend in Melbourne.

7:03 – Stace is high maintenance.

8:21 – Has Stace always been uncomfortable in others’ space and never realised until now?

11:06 – Stace needs to be able to say goodbye.

12:16 – Kristie has realised that the way she speaks to her mum on the phone is a gauge of her headspace at the time.

13:02 – Kristie’s self-work has helped her relationship with her mum.

15:23 – Her mum really tests Kristie’s patience.

18:19 – Older generations don’t understand what Stace and Kristie do for work and they get very frustrated by that lack of understanding.

20:01 – Kristie and her mum work at different speeds.

21:07 – In your parents, one of them has a stronger voice, but as you grow older you tend to lean towards the one you always thought didn’t have a voice.

23:05 – Just because you CAN take advantage of your family because they’ll love you no matter what, it doesn’t mean you SHOULD.

EP 16: Money In Relationships & Complex Mother-Daughter Relationships. Listen HERE

OLDIE EP: Becky Lucas Joins Thinkergirl: The Podcast. Listen HERE

Stacey referenced an Oldie Ep where she calls herself a “Sleepover Girl”. Sorry Posse, we couldn’t find it.

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Hannah & Eliza Reilly On Working With Your Sister, Developing A TV Show And Their Advice For People Who Want To Break Into The Industry

On EP 141 of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia sit down with TWO incredible guests; sister comedy duo, actors, writers, directors, producers, superwomen… Hannah and Eliza Reilly!

3:19 – How did Hannah and Eliza start working together?

5:46 – What was it like being in the same year level as your sister despite not being actual twins?

7:30 – Hannah & Eliza’s partnership forces them to step up and learn from each other’s different skill sets.

11:40 – What are the values behind Hannah and Eliza’s work?

14:04 – Hannah & Eliza’s career started in community radio.

14:40 – What is the ABC TV development process?

21:29 – The biggest privilege of Hannah and Eliza’s career is getting to work with amazing people.

22:57 – How are Hannah and Eliza setting goals moving forward?

28:01 – There is such power in being in the flow of action.

28:58 – What advice do Hannah and Eliza give to people wanting to break into the industry?

Sheilas: Hannah & Eliza’s new web series. Watch HERE

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The 411 – Tristan Didn’t Show Remorse After Cheating On Khloe + What Happens To Your Brain And Soul When You Die?

On EP 142 of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia have a touch base about what the rest of the world is talking about (provided it’s interesting!)… Stacey wants to talk about Tristan Thompson cheating on Khloe Kardashian and how he didn’t show remorse until it affected his career + Kristie read an article about what happens to your brain after you die, and it leads to a huge philosophical and spiritual discussion of purgatory and the afterlife / reincarnation.

4:31 – Stace wants to talk about the Kardashians and their cheating.

6:22 – Where did Khloe get the name True for her daughter?

8:25 – Tristan didn’t show remorse for cheating.

11:53 – It’s not fair that Tristan cheating on Khloe wasn’t the moment the penny dropped, but rather when her family intervened. The penny should have dropped much sooner.

14:25 – The big word in this conversation is RESPECT.

16:27 – Kristie has found new research about what happens with your brain and consciousness after you die

20:33 – These results have come from people who are “dead-ish”

21:34 – What does Kristie see Spirituality as?

24:01 – If you believe in reincarnation, what’s worse? Coming back as a dog or an ant?

25:32 – Stace shares her theory on the transition of a soul into a new body after death and what happens when you fall pregnant with a new soul.

29:56 – As a kid, Kristie was always terrified of the concept of purgatory.

32:12 – Stacey was being visited by lots of spiritual guides, so many that she’s had to start to close the gates now.

Share The Dignity. Find out more info HERE

Tristan Thompson Cheating Footage from …

Men And Women Approach People Differently + Backing Yourself When You’re In Uncharted Territory

On EP 143 of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia have their weekly chinwag to discuss how Kristie has noticed the differences in the way men and women approach musicians and DJ’s and now that Stace is trying for a baby again she’s had to really back herself and follow her intuition in an area she’s far from an expert in.

3:15 – After only 4.5 months of gigging, music and performing feels like such a permanent part of Kristie’s life.

5:47 – Kristie’s fave part of her gigs is the breaks she gets to take between sets, because she gets to people watch.

7:08 – Gigging with DJ’s now, Kristie has noticed the way girls interact with them.

10:40 – Guys are the EXACT opposite of girls in how they approach a performer.

13:38 – Does the atmosphere of a club/bar/pub promote men putting down women?

17:43 – Stace is trying to fall pregnant again, and is doing so via I.U.I. through the public system.

20:45 – In a medical environment, Stace is far from an expert, so she’s had to really be conscious of backing herself and following her intuition.

24:13 – The medical industry is rooted in fear. We give birth in hospitals because we’re scared of the what ifs.

25:49 – Stace is angry at the fact that she can’t just fall pregnant naturally, but instead needs to talk to multiple doctors and work really hard to stay motivated to follow your gut.

28:48 – Stace needs to get an implant the HOUR she ovulates for the best chance of falling pregnant.

Single Pringle Intuition Worksheet. Buy HERE

Kristie mentioned an old podcast episode about death… turns out she was …

Christian Wilkins Growing Up With A Famous Father And Finding Contentment

On EP 144 of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia sit down with another amazing guest; fashion icon, media personality, podcaster and son of Richard Wilkins… Christian “Prince” Wilkins!

5:06 – Where did Christian’s nickname ‘Prince’ came from?

9:41 – Is it true that the more camp you are, the easier it is for the people closest to you to accept you as gay?

11:32 – Why do women assume that a nice, respectful guy is gay?

12:59 – Growing up with a famous father, did Christian ever feel different to the other kids?

17:05 – Christian was always respected by both his parents growing up.

17:59 – Christian has always wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps with a career in the media.

22:39 – Being the second youngest of 5 kids, Christian has always felt really close to his siblings.

24:07 – Christian is focusing on work that makes him feel empowered.

24:53 – Recently, Christian had to learn to follow your intuition and stick to your values.

30:28 – Christian’s goal is to feel content.

33:12 – We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to answer the question “what do you want to do with your life?” and that’s not always a good thing.

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Radical Fashionism – Christian’s podcast. Listen HERE

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The 411 – What Happens When You Leave A Group Chat + Are Go Fund Me Pages Controversial When Made By A Celeb?

On EP 145 of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia have a touch base about what the rest of the world is talking about (provided it’s interesting!)… Stace wants to know what happens when you leave a group chat after seeing a SBS Feed video + Sarah Hyland has started a go fund me page to pay for her uncles emergency surgery, yet her net worth is in the millions…

2:59 – Do you die a friendship death when you leave a group chat?

5:14 – Kristie is a founding member of the Big Booty Bayside benches group chat which is why she’ll never leave.

8:48 – Stace’s family thinks it’s Kris KRINDLE not KRINGLE!

10:20 – Stace can’t leave her family group chat for fear of missing out even though she doesn’t care about the chat.

15:15 – Sarah Hyland from Modern Family is being called aggressive for the way she’s set up a go-fund me page.

18:28 – She earns $136,000 AUD per episode, so why is she asking for money?

22:04 – Sarah donated $1000, but her co-star Ariel donated more than double that.

24:57 – Stace shares the story of her mum and the time she wanted to start a go fund me.

27:24 – When you publicly ask for money, you’re giving people the right to decide if you’re worthy of their money.

The Feed – The Man Who Left The Group Chat. Watch HERE

Stace calls her dad after the group chat incident. Watch HERE

Whitney Houston Netflix Doco – Can I Be me. Watch HERE

EP 34: We’re Never Taught To ‘Receive’ + Supporting A Friend Lose A Loved One. Listen HERE

Sarah Hyland has removed the …

The Abundance Vs Lack Dating Theory + What Is Your Sex Life A Symbol Of?

On EP 146 of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia have their weekly chinwag to discuss the reality behind the abundance vs. lack dating theory and what does your sex life really symbolise?

7:26 – Cliché’s like “You’ll find him when you least expect it” are total bullshirt.

10:06 – Everyone has a different theory on when you’re going to meet someone.

12:10 – One day Kristie can be so ok in her singledom and the next she can be really struggling.

15:24 – The abundance vs. lack theory.

18:23 – Stace thinks her theory is the right one.

20:44 – People struggle to talk about their sex lives whilst they’re in a relationship, but are happy to discuss it when that relationship ends.

22:50 – When people say your sex life is symbolic of the relationship you’re in, they’re not exactly right. Stace thinks that your sex life can be a symbol of where YOU are individually.

25:17 – Can you be in a good relationship with bad sex or a bad relationship with good sex?

27:38 – Stace is fixated at the moment on knowing how much sex her friends are having.

29:23 – There is always a period when it’s shiny and new, and then there’s always a period when it’s not anymore.

32:39 – We think of sex as this miracle solution to connect two people, but we need to think of each person as having their own pleasure and needs, not two people sharing the same needs.

34:47 – In order to help her fertility treatments, Stace is encouraged to climax. But does she put that pressure on Ben or does she take care of it herself?

OLDIE EP: …

Alex Williamson On Women Making The First Move And The Power Of Female Friendships

On EP 147 of The Thinkergirls Pod Channel, Stacey June and Kristie Mercer creators of some of the most successful female podcasts and content in Australia sit down with another amazing guest; Chief Brand Officer of Bumble and badass girl boss Alex Williamson!

5:09 – Bumble is the “It Girl” of dating apps and technology.

7:06 – Rejection breeds aggression, which is why women making the first move on Bumble has redefined the dating dynamic.

11:02 – Bumble’s goal is to end misogyny, and the current political climate in America has only empowered them to reach their goal even more.

14:44 – Bumble BFF was created to give women a place to meet one another and support one another. #GirlPower

18:48 – In Australia we’re not encouraged to go after what we want as women, which is why Bumble is so perfect for us, it gives us the freedom to work for what we want.

22:21 – We don’t need to be in competition with one another, we need to support one another.

23:37 – Bumble has grown a lot in Australia in the last 12 months, because it’s eradicated the shame behind dating apps.

27:04 – Bumble has a feminine little girl energy, because it’s moving a million miles a minute but it’s a force to be reckoned with.

30:24 – The voice of Bumble needed to be one that resonated with women.

EP 109: The 411 – The Giphy Debate + Meghan Markle Was Too Eager After Her First Date With Prince Harry. Listen HERE

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