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Never Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonPart 1 | From Successful Fashion Model to Hitting Rock Bottom - Dominique Elissa on Strength, Sobriety and Starting OverDominique Elissa is one of Australia’s most recognised models and influencers, but for years the reality behind the photos was far from perfect. In part one of this candid conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Dom shares how she began modelling at 12, the pressure to perform, the anxiety and insomnia she hid for years, and the moment she realised her identity had become wrapped up in her work.The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give...
2025-12-0828 minNever Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonWelcome to Power Moves | How Visionaries Think - Lorna Jane Clarkson on Turning Ideas Into a Global MovementIn the very first episode of Never Give Up: Power Moves, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with her longtime friend and publicist, Grace Garrick from Movement Agency, to talk about vision - what it takes to get people to believe in your ideas, push through doubt and build momentum when you’re just starting out in business.
From coining the term “activewear” three decades ago, to building a global brand that continues to evolve, Lorna shares the defining moments, lessons and rituals that have helped her stay focused, avoid burnout and keep moving forward with purpose.
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2025-12-0118 minNever Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonPart 2 | Headlines, Hype and What Really Matters - Sopha Dopha on Owning Your StoryFrom on-stage moments that went global to navigating media headlines and online scrutiny, Sopha Dopha opens up about the tougher side of success. In part two with Lorna Jane Clarkson, she talks about values, self-confidence, setting boundaries, the power of journaling, and how her mum and partner keep her grounded while building All For Mimi.
The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to us that we give back - so to thank each guest for sharing their story, Lo...
2025-11-1721 minNever Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonPart 1 | From Going Viral at 17 to Building Her Own Fashion Brand - Sopha Dopha on Staying True to HerselfAt just 17 years old Sophia Begg aka Sopha Dopha went viral and her life changed instantly. Today she’s one of Australia’s most in demand digital creators with more than 2 million followers - and the founder of fashion label All For Mimi. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Soph shares how it all began, the creative drive behind her content, the realities of sudden fame and what it takes to stay true to yourself when everyone has an opinion.
The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the...
2025-11-1024 minNever Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonPart 2 | The Highs, the Lows, and the Lessons - Kristina Karlsson on Rebuilding After kikki.KAfter growing kikki.K into a global stationery empire, Kristina Karlsson faced her toughest chapter yet - losing the business she built from the ground up. In part two of this candid conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Kristina reflects on the reality of losing it all, resilience, and finding her purpose again. From the thrill of expansion to the heartbreak of closure, she shares the lessons that only come from falling down and getting back up, and how she’s now redefining success on her own terms through Dream Life.
The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real s...
2025-10-2728 minNever Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonPart 1 | From Kitchen Table to Global Stationery Empire, How Kristina Karlsson Built kikki.KWhat began as a 3 am dream became a global stationery phenomenon. Kristina Karlsson started kikki.K from her Melbourne apartment, turning her love for beautiful design and organisation into a brand that would grow to more than 120 stores worldwide. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Kristina shares how kikki.K was born, the vision that drove her, and the lessons she learned turning big dreams into reality.
The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it happen. But it’s also important to...
2025-10-2031 min
The Human Design Podcast#485 Feminine Success, Magnetism and Alignment: How I Manifest Opportunities Without the HustleIn today’s episode, I’m sharing the real reason I no longer hustle and how I’ve built a magnetic, multi 7-figure business by honouring feminine success. Off the back of teaching a two-day event on this topic, I dive into what feminine success actually is, why it works, and how to let go of strategy overload so you can align with what truly lights you up.I take you behind the scenes of some major moments in my own business including being invited to teach human design at Lorna Jane Clarkson’s new retreat space and show...
2025-10-1434 minNever Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonPart 2 | Why Raquel Bouris Is Glad She Did Not Listen to Her Dad, The Story Behind WHO IS ELIJAHAt 23 years old, Raquel Bouris mixed her first fragrance in her lounge room with a $12,000 investment. Fast forward a few years and she is hand delivering WHO IS ELIJAH to Sofia Richie and ending up at dinner with her. It is the kind of moment that puts a cult brand on the map, but behind the cool girl endorsements is a story of grit, fearless marketing and trusting her gut. Today, WHO IS ELIJAH is stocked in some of the world’s most prestigious stores. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Raquel opens up about the guerrilla ma...
2025-09-2928 minNever Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonPart 1 | From $12K to Dinner with Sofia Richie, How Raquel Bouris Built WHO IS ELIJAHAt 23 years old, Raquel Bouris mixed her first fragrance in her lounge room with a $12,000 investment. Fast forward a few years and she is hand delivering WHO IS ELIJAH to Sofia Richie and ending up at dinner with her. It is the kind of moment that puts a cult brand on the map, but behind the cool girl endorsements is a story of grit, fearless marketing and trusting her gut. Today, WHO IS ELIJAH is stocked in some of the world’s most prestigious stores. In this two-part conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Raquel opens up about the guerrilla mark...
2025-09-2230 minNever Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonPart 2 | Carla Oates on Balance, Boundaries & Building a Lasting LegacyIn part two of this inspiring conversation, Carla Oates returns to talk about juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship. From raising kids while scaling The Beauty Chef, to choosing legacy over short-term gain, Carla shares how saying no at the right time changed the trajectory of her business.
Lorna and Carla discuss setting boundaries, leading with heart, and staying true to your mission even when the world doesn’t get it (yet).
The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to make it...
2025-08-3127 minNever Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonPart 1 | Carla Oates on Starting a Global Beauty MovementFrom journalist to founder, Carla Oates transformed her daughter’s health journey into a pioneering business that redefined beauty from the inside out. In this episode, Carla joins Lorna Jane Clarkson to share how her family’s experience with allergies and eczema led her to launch The Beauty Chef - the world’s first inner beauty brand years before gut health was trending.
Carla unpacks building a brand from scratch, finding her “boss voice” in a male-dominated business world, and navigating copycats with kindness and confidence. She also opens up about personal loss, emotional resilience...
2025-08-2423 minNever Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonPart 2 | Brittany Hockley on Long-Distance Love and Living Without a Backup PlanIn part two of our inspiring chat, Brittany Hockley returns to share how she navigates long-distance love with her husband Ben, and how she was inspired to leave her stable medical career behind to pursue her passions.
Lorna and Brittany unpack what it really takes to grow a business from scratch, the vulnerability behind Life Uncut’s success, and why sometimes you have to burn the backup plan to move forward.
The @nevergiveuppod is here to celebrate real stories of success and share what happens behind the scenes to mak...
2025-08-0329 minNever Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonPart 1 | Brittany Hockley on Love, Vulnerability & Building a Media EmpireFrom heartbreak on national television to co-hosting one of Australia's most beloved podcasts, Brittany Hockley has turned vulnerability into power. In this episode, Brittany joins Lorna Jane Clarkson to share how a breakup on The Bachelor Australia sparked a career shift into media, and how she built Life Uncut from a two-woman hustle to one of the most popular podcasts in Australia.
Brittany also opens up about protecting her privacy in the spotlight, working with close friends, and what it really takes to never give up on your dreams—even when the world tells yo...
2025-07-2729 minNever Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonBuilding an Authentic Life In and Out of the Spotlight - Lorna Jane Chats with Jules SebastianTo her surprise, Jules Sebastian has led anything but a normal life. From her modest Adelaide beginnings to becoming a sought-after stylist, podcaster, and author of Tea & Honesty, Jules has built a career on creativity, authenticity, and genuine self-expression. In this candid conversation on Never Give Up, Jules shares her journey of turning challenges into career stepping stones —from being a rock for her husband singer Guy Sebastian’s rise to fame to building her own brand and co-founding The Sebastian Foundation.This series is about celebrating stories of growt...
2025-03-3057 minNever Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonIronwoman, Icon, Unstoppable Force - Lorna Jane Chats with Candice WarnerCandice Warner is a powerhouse. As an Australian Ironwoman Champion and Elite Surf Lifesaving competitor, she’s won three world championships, 20 Australian championship medals and 60 state championship medals — 36 of them gold!But her story goes beyond trophies—it’s about resilience, reinvention, and thriving under pressure. From navigating life in the public eye to balancing elite sport with motherhood and marriage to cricketer David Warner, Candice shares what it truly takes to stay strong.This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's...
2025-03-231h 01Never Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonFitness Empire Builder & Mum of Five - Lorna Jane Chats with Chontel DuncanChontel Duncan is the visionary behind HIIT Australia and Neuform, transforming fitness into a global movement. From Muay Thai trainer to CEO, she’s built a brand that empowers millions to prioritize physical and mental strength.In this episode, Chontel shares how she balances a thriving business with motherhood (to five kids!) alongside her husband Sam, plus speaks about her viral pregnancy and life in the public eye.This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donating $5000 to...
2025-03-1654 minNever Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonDitching Diets and Embracing Real Wellness - Lorna Jane Chats with Jess SepelJess Sepel is revolutionizing the wellness industry. As the founder of JSHealth and a best-selling author, she’s helped millions break free from toxic diet culture and embrace her “Healthy Life” philosophy, which is rooted in balance, self-compassion, and science.Jess opens up about her own battles with fad diets, the South African heritage that shaped her holistic approach, and her mission to make sustainable health accessible to all.This series is about celebrating stories of growth and giving back, and to honour each guest's time Lorna Jane is donati...
2025-03-0949 minNever Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonParalympic Legend to Media Trailblazer - Lorna Jane Chats with Ellie ColeEllie Cole is a 17-time Paralympic medalist whose relentless spirit has redefined what it means to chase greatness. After losing her leg to cancer at age 3, Ellie rose to become one of Australia’s most decorated swimmers, competing in four Paralympic Games.Now transitioning into media and mentorship, Ellie shares raw insights on overcoming adversity, defying limits, and empowering others to ask, “Why can’t it be me?” Her journey from the pool to new horizons is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention.This series is about celebrating stories of growt...
2025-03-0247 minNever Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonRedefining Beauty, Breaking Barriers - Lorna Jane Chats with Maria ThattilMaria Thattil is reshaping narratives around beauty, identity, and empowerment. After her groundbreaking journey as Miss Universe Australia, Maria used her platform to advocate boldly for LGBTQIA+ rights, diversity, and inclusive representation—proving that pageantry can be a launchpad for meaningful change.In this episode, Maria reflects on her evolution from the global stage to acting on Neighbours, sharing how she navigates public scrutiny with grace and turns challenges into fuel for advocacy. Her story is a testament to rewriting stereotypes and inspiring a new generation to embrace authenticity.This...
2025-02-2350 minNever Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonParalympic Legend to Media Trailblazer - Lorna Jane Chats with Ellie ColeEllie Cole is a 17-time Paralympic medalist whose relentless spirit has redefined what it means to chase greatness. After losing her leg to cancer at age 3, Ellie rose to become one of Australia’s most decorated swimmers, competing in four Paralympic Games.Now transitioning into media and mentorship, Ellie shares raw insights on overcoming adversity, defying limits, and empowering others to ask, “Why can’t it be me?” Her journey from the pool to new horizons is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention.This series is about celebrating stories of growt...
2025-02-2349 minNever Give Up with Lorna Jane ClarksonWelcome To Never Give UpIntroducing Never Give Up, the new vodcast from Lorna Jane Clarkson; iconic Australian entrepreneur, trailblazing fashion designer, bestselling author and founder of the Lorna Jane brand.Raw, real and reflective, this powerful series explores overcoming challenges, self love and female empowerment. A series of honest, thought-provoking conversations, personal stories and connections shared between Lorna and these influential and iconic women.Get ready to tune into discussions that are bold, inspiring, raw, and anything but ordinary.
2025-02-1200 min
TEA WITH JULESLorna Jane Clarkson on loving YOU(June 15, 2019) Lorna Jane Clarkson is a household name. An icon. An empire. Lorna's curiosity to find the perfect activewear, birthed the brand into what it is today.Living by 3 words, move, nourish, believe, Lorna has been able to build a successful business inspiring women and men to live a healthy lifestyle right across the globe.We chat about what it takes to own a business and keep it alive, surviving the hard times and why she feels it's time to speak about things she has never shared before. Lorna is everything you want her to...
2025-01-2924 min
We Need To Talk with Toni StreetLorna Jane founder Lorna ClarksonLorna Jane is nearing its 35th birthday, and the brands founder Lorna Clarkson is nearing her 60th. So to celebrate these milestones Toni chatted with Lorna about the beginnings of the brand, why she feels the activewear trend is only just beginning, and how she remains fit and healthy as she nears 60!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-08-1121 min
Not an Overnight SuccessLorna Jane Clarkson - There's No One Better To Be In Business With Than The Person You Love The MostThe name "Lorna Jane" most likely needs little explanation. She's been the activewear queen since the beginning of activewear! But, as you might find from this chat, Lorna's early days in business came about in an unusual way and the success of her business certainly didn't happen overnight. In this chat we speak about: Lorna Clarkson's early years and her family Her personality and how it's not what you might expect Becoming an 'accidental entrepreneur' How (and why) she developed a passion for creating activewear Working alongside her husband and how to keep both your romantic r...
2024-03-0353 min
Endless Aisle PodcastPeter Clark, Lorna JanePeter Clark is the CTO of Lorna Jane, an Australia-based retail brand founded in 1989 by fitness instructor Lorna Jane Clarkson, one of the first pioneers of the activewear category.
2023-12-1435 min
The Mentor with Mark Bouris#382 Staying Ahead in the Activewear Game: Insights from Lorna Jane ClarksonActivewear isn't a new phenomenon. Lorna Jane Clarkson is the founder of the activewear apparel company Lorna Jane. With a global presence and a name that's become synonymous with activewear, Lorna Jane shares how her business continues to innovate and stay relevant amidst a growing number of competitors in the market.Mark and Lorna dive into the key differentiators that set Lorna Jane's brand apart, the importance of fostering innovative thinking within her team, and what inspires her as a founder.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Ins...
2023-05-1551 min
The Make It Happen Show107. Lorna Jane Clarkson, Lorna Jane // How The 'Accidental Businesswoman' Behind The World's First Activewear Brand Achieved Multi-Million Dollar Success Through 30+ Years In BusinessDid you know that 1 in 3 new small businesses in Australia don't get past their first year of operation? With ever-changing markets and consumer demands, to recessions and pandemics, there's no question that running a successful and profitable business long-term is challenging. So, how do you become a part of the 1% in business and actually succeed? This week's episode of The Make It Happen Show features a legend in the Activewear space, Lorna Jane Clarkson, who spills all on exactly what it takes.
Credited for creating the Activewear category as we know it today, Lorna’s story in cr...
2022-08-1738 min
Build Your Best LifeS2 Ep.2 | Building a celebrity profile with Lorna Jane Clarkson Founder visionary and inspirational powerhouse behind global activewear brand Lorna Jane. Want to build your brand in order to attract more business? or perhaps you've been building one and you're ready for global domination. In this intimate interview, Lorna shares how she built her empire from the ground up!
2022-08-1557 min
Live Beautifully with Katrina ScottBecoming A Creative Leader with Lorna JaneToday I sit down with my friend Lorna Jane Clarkson. She is the founder and creator of the iconic activewear brand, Lorna Jane. Lorna has been the pioneer for women’s activewear since 1990 when she founded the brand from her living room floor. We go back to the beginning from wearing her handmade activewear while instructing fitness classes to her brand becoming a global empire.
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2022-03-2535 min
Fearlessly Failing with Lola Berry199. Fearlessly Failing: Lorna Jane ClarksonI can honestly say, hand on my heart, that I made a new friend today. When Lorna came over for the interview she was warm, friendly, kind and I felt like she genuinely cared about my dreams and aspirations. This episode is for anyone who has a dream. LJ started out teaching aerobics and making her own outfits to teach class in, then she'd make outfits for people who asked her where she bought the getup from, that progressed to having a rack on the side of the gym where people could buy her creations after class. She remembers teach...
2022-03-2044 min
Stelar MovesLORNA JANE: Building a $500 Million Dollar Company and the Lessons Along the Way | 038Lorna Jane Clarkson is an absolute POWERHOUSE. She took her frustration with the lack of flattering workout clothing and turned it into a global phenomenon. Over the past 30 years, Lorna Jane activewear has grown from a swimsuit altered to be more fashionable into a thriving brand stocked all over the world.In this conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, she shares:What it truly takes to create a bigger life and businessHow fear and discomfort work in your favourThe importance of passion in businessHow to overcome doubt and doubters along the wayIf you want to...
2021-11-2448 min
Outside the Lines: A QAGOMA Kids Podcast About ArtElisa Jane (Leecee) CarmichaelUnlock every episode, ad-free, on this podcast and more with Kinderling Premium. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or kinderlingkids.com/premiumHow do you weave a story? In this episode, Kinderling kids – Pip and Lottie – find out the answer to this question and more from Quandamooka woman, and multidisciplinary artist, Elisa Jane (Leecee) Carmichael. As an artist, Leecee honours her salt-water heritage by incorporating materials collected from Country, embracing traditional techniques, and expressing contemporary adaptations through painting, weaving, and textiles. In this episode, Leecee answers the kids’ big art questions like; “How does...
2020-10-0608 min
Your Career Podcast with Jane JacksonPippa Hallas - CEO Ella Baché - Episode 195Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!Pippa Hallas is the CEO of the iconic skincare empire Ella Baché.At the time of recording, we are in the middle of the global Coronavirus pandemic and these are challenging times when we need strong leadership and inspiration. This episode is dedicated to this amazing woman who is successfully leading through change and it's an honour to hear her career journey on YOUR CAREER Podcast.Pippa Hallas is the embodiment of female empowerment - she’s a mentor, wellness authority, a mother to two young sons...
2020-06-2837 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 2 - Lorna Jane Clarkson, Founder of Lorna JaneSend us a textIn today's episode - which is about 50 minutes - we talk to Lorna Jane Clarkson, the queen of Athleisure and founder of the iconic brand Lorna Jane. From starting out as a fitness instructor making her own clothes (filling that pre-activewear gap in the market), she now operates over 200 stores in Australia and the US, as well as being stocked in Europe, UK, China and NZ. In this episode we discuss: What COVID has meant to the Lorna Jane business as well as the changes it has driven inside the company;How t...
2020-05-1247 min
The Balanced Blonde // Soul On FireEp. 63 ft. Lorna Jane Clarkson - The Ultimate Boss Vibes & Healthy Lifestyle Hacks with the Queen of ActivewearJordan chats with THE Lorna Jane Clarkson, amazing Aussie fashion designer and entrepreneur who coined the term “activewear” and created (the appropriately-named) Lorna Jane activewear brand. You’ve probably seen it, oh we don’t know… everywhere!!! Lorna also wrote a meaningful and inspiring new book titled Love You, which is all about falling in love with yourself, being the boss of your own life, digging deep, and creating the best version of YOU. This conversations is full of tips & tricks, the ultimate entrepreneurial vibes, and Soul On Fire lifestyle hacks that will help you #movenourish...
2017-11-221h 02
The Skinny Confidential Him And Her Show#84: Lorna Jane Clarkson - Founder of Lorna Jane Activewear on Wellness, Health, and building an EmpireOn this episode we are joined by Lorna Jane Clarkson (@ljclarkson) and this episode is jam packed. Lorna discusses her wellness and fitness regime, what it took to build a global brand, her diet, and working with her significant other. We also dive into meditation and her new book "Love You" which teaches us how to analyze our life and make sure that we are living a life that we won't regret , how to find our passion and how to find our purpose. To learn more about the Lorna Jane brand click HERE To connect wi...
2017-10-171h 04
The Mentor with Mark Bouris#84 – Lorna Jane Clarkson: Inventing ActivewearThis week Mark sits down with woman credited with coining the term "activewear", Lorna Jane Clarkson - the founder of the hugely successful Lorna Jane fashion label. Lorna Jane talks about her humble beginnings in a gym 29 years ago, the biggest challenges in her career, tall poppy syndrome, and why budding entrepreneurs should just go for it.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.Got a question or comment for Mark? Send an...
2017-08-1856 min
Dumbbells & DragonsEpisode 001 – Lindsay Tredent Mauch, FitAndAwesome.comDumbbells and Dragons Show Notes 03/23/2016 Lindsay Tredent Mauch, FitAndAwesome.Com, recorded on 03/21/2016 Contacts: fitandawesome.com Twitter: @ltsurf, @fitawesome Instagram: @ltsurf Snapchat: @ltsurf Pinterest: @ltsurf Facebook.com/FitandAwesome Resources: Garmin vivo active Pomodoro technique Lorna Jane Clarkson Face to Face Bouncing Souls Favorite mantra or motto: Focus Find what works for you and … Continue reading
2016-03-2200 min
Business RockstarsLorna Jane Found. Lorna Jane ActivewearLorna Jane Clarkson is the founder of multi-award-winning activewear label Lorna Jane. Today, she represents MORE than activewear by inspiring women to live their best life through Active Living and the daily practice of Move Nourish Believe. Lorna’s story began 25 years ago when she single-handedly revolutionized women’s fitness clothing and began building the Active Living category.
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