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Try Babies Podcast

Try Babies Podcast

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Meet Femme Bratale - NYC Sex Worker and Sunroom Creator

Marla (Femme Bratale) is a content creator and sex worker living in New York City. She's also a creator on Sunroom! Today's episode will take you into Marla’s world.... We explore how Marla discovered the industry, her wildest client experiences, the private side of life she shares on Sunroom and even some crazy stories of being banned from entering a certain country AND an interaction with a well-known scandalous celeb. This is one juicy ep, let’s get into it! You can find Maria on Instagram here and her website here Join the babies: Check out the IG community Stay up to date on Tik Tok Watch full episodes on YouTube Join the Facebook group to chat with the Michelle & Lucy!

When did 'INFLUENCER' become a dirty word?

Today’s episode is our LAST episode of the year! Thank you sooo much for coming along on this try babies journey - we have SO many exciting guests in the works for 2024! Today we unpack the dirty little word known as ‘influencer’... there are over 65 million influencers on Instagram as of 2023 and up to 60% of millennials and Gen Z’s are stating they’d like to become an influencer for their career. So if this is such as an aspirational job title, where is all the shame and judgment coming from? On today's episode Michelle and Lucy cover: Why do people hate influencers? What skills does being an influencer full time require? Do you have to be a sell out to grow your audience and become an influencer? How much money do influencers actually make? What’s the difference between a creator and an influencer? How many male influencers receive hate compared to women? A reminder to JOIN THE BABIES: Check out the IG community Stay up to date on Tik Tok Watch full episodes on YouTube Join the Facebook group to chat with the Michelle & Lucy!

Let's Try Audio Erotica with Dipsea Co-Founder - Faye Keegan

Faye Keegan is the Co-Founder of Dipsea - a subscription app that sells audio erotica to women. Dipsea is like Calm or Headspace, only instead of helping you meditate, its goal is to turn you on! The app is built for millennials, with sleek design and playful illustrations. And the stories are for everyone - couples navigating long-term monogamy, people who are newly single, those working through sexual trauma. The New Yorker hailed Dipsea as “the audio app that’s transforming erotica.” Today we chat about Faye’s journey through the finance and fintech worlds and what inspired her to leave it behind to start Dipsea. Faye has been kind enough to provide the try babies gang with a discount code to get their ears around some juicy stories - just use code TRYBABIES for a 30 DAY free trial! You can learn more here Join the babies: Check out the IG community Stay up to date on Tik Tok Watch full episodes on YouTube Join the Facebook group to chat with the Michelle & Lucy!

Why We’re No Longer Girl Bosses & Should Everyone Start A Brand?

Ahhh the Girl Boss era.... an iconic time spearheaded by the likes of Sophia Amoruso (Nasty Gal) and other aspirational women at the forefront of shaking up the corporate world. Today Michelle and Lucy discuss how these cult social and cultural labels contributed to the rise of ambitious women striving for positions of power, and what it took them to get there. They also discuss: At what point is the sacrifice to be a 'girl boss' too much? no kids, no family, no relationships Their own experience with burn-out Why lazy girl/snail girl jobs are actually a great option Is Kim K's nipple bra a genius idea or just not it? Debate... should influencers be starting brands? Let us know on our socials what you think - have we reached the death of the girl boss, or does she just look different? Join the babies: Check out the IG community Stay up to date on Tik Tok Watch full episodes on YouTube Join the Facebook group to chat with the Michelle & Lucy!

Sunroom Update: Happy 3 Years from Conception! What we're trying/crying about

This week, Michelle and Lucy press record on one of their regular 1:1 Sunroom meetings. It's officially 3 years from the date Sunroom was conceived and they have a LOT to reflect on. Today's episode touches on: The current struggles of Sunroom Are we where we thought we'd be at the 3 year mark? What are the greatest fears? The “if the company shuts down in 12 months” question “People don’t fail they quit” - a lesson in resilience If you loved this episode, join the babies: Check out the IG community Stay up to date on Tik Tok Watch full episodes on YouTube Join the Facebook group to chat with the Michelle & Lucy!

From skin lightening creams to Miss Universe & coming out on national TV - meet Maria Thattil

Maria Thattil is a trailblazer! She's an inspiring media personality, advocate, writer, speaker and creator (and there's more to add to that list). She was first thrust into the spotlight after being crowned Miss Universe Australia in 2020 (the third woman of color to represent Australia it’s 69-year history). She’s since appeared on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here (where she came out as bisexual on live national TV) and delivered her own TED Talk. Maria regularly provides thought-provoking social and political commentary on nation-wide media programs and columns around issues of race, gender and equality. She’s released her first book - Unbounded and was named Marie Claire’s Voice of Now in their 2023 Women of the Year! This is an incredibly inspiring and uplifting chat, for anyone who has ever felt uncomfortable or unaccepted in their own skin. You can find Maria on Instagram here and her website here Join the babies: Check out the IG community Stay up to date on Tik Tok Watch full episodes on YouTube Join the Facebook group to chat with the Michelle & Lucy!

3 Phases to Landing Your Dream Job: How to crush applying, the interview & your first month

On the hunt for your 'dream job'? Not sure what you're passionate about? This episode is for you! This week, Michelle & Lucy discuss how to explore what you love and develop your skillset on the road to landing your dream job. They chat through why you should or shouldn't jump ship for more money/experience and ways to develop your skillset (one that pays well). They also cover: How to crush a job interview (tips and tricks) Resume and cover letter do's and don'ts How to find a mentor (not LinkedIn) What you should do on your first day (and what NOT to do) Making an impression in your first month How to contribute to company culture and form relationships Join the babies: Check out the IG community Stay up to date on Tik Tok Watch full episodes on YouTube Join the Facebook group to chat with the Michelle & Lucy!

So you want to get out of debt and build wealth? Meet Financial Expert - Victoria Devine

Victoria Devine is the founder and host of She's on the Money, Australia's #1 Business Podcast. She’s a financial adviser, entrepreneur and also an expecting mum. Today, Michelle and Victoria discuss the many confusing themes that women navigate when it comes to managing their finances, building businesses, becoming self-employed and saving. Grab a notepad because this ep is packed with tangible strategies on how you can approach getting yourself out of debt and arm yourself best for wealth and financial abundance. Find Victoria online here Join the babies: Check out the IG community Stay up to date on Tik Tok Watch full episodes on YouTube Join the Facebook group to chat with the Michelle & Lucy!

Meet Sunroom Creator and your Self Love Hype Girl - Bella Davis!

Disclaimer: This episode explores themes of eating disorders, If you find this topic confronting, please make use of the resources below and skip this episode. https://butterfly.org.au/ https://au.reachout.com/ Bella Davis is an inspiring digital creator and one of our creators on Sunroom! Today we speak about her journey with body image and the daily battles she faces by showing up as her authentic self online. We explore online censorship, stigma, shame and how Bella has finally arrived at a place of self-love, acceptance and confidence in her body! You can find Bella on IG here and Sunroom here. Join the babies: Check out the IG community Stay up to date on Tik Tok Watch full episodes on YouTube Join the Facebook group to chat with the Michelle & Lucy!

Michelle is pregnant! Unpacking fears, hopes and the BIG 'career or baby?' question

Disclaimer: This episode discusses themes of pregnancy, fertility, loss and abortion. Please skip this episode if you find these themes confronting, or reach out to some of the resources below for further support. https://birthline.org.au/counselling/24-hour-phone-counselling https://www.pregnancychoices.org.au/ So.... If you haven't heard - our Co-Founder and CMO Michelle Battersby is PREGNANT! #plotwist On this episode, she sits down with our producer Georgia May to chat through the fears and previously held beliefs that surfaced for her upon confirming the pregnancy. We also discuss that Michelle has had 2 abortions (both for her career) and what feels different this time around. We respect and support women who decide for any (and all) reasons to have children, or not to have them. We're united in our experiences; thank you for all the incredible women who have taken the time to share their stories. Join the babies: Check out the IG community Stay up to date on Tik Tok Watch full episodes on YouTube Join the Facebook group to chat with the Michelle & Lucy!

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