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WBZ's Laurie Kirby speaks with Allison Pearson, author of the best-selling "I Don't Know How She Does It".
Allison Pearson's latest book, “How Hard Can It Be” has already been optioned for TV by the producer of HBO’s hit series “Big Little Lies.” The book’s prequel, “I Don't Know How She Does It” sold over 4 million copies and inspired a film starring Sarah Jessica Parker. Roxanne recently sat down with the bestselling author to discuss her hilarious new book, raising children, and how stay-at-home moms can transition back into the work place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sarah Jessica Parker, who played Carrie Bradshaw on the HBO television series "Sex and the City" (1998-2004) as well as serving as an executive producer, has won four Golden Globe Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Emmy Awards. Parker reprised her role and served as a producer for the screen adaptation of the hit series with the theatrical release of "Sex and the City" and "Sex and the City 2." Past film credits include: "I Don't Know How She Does It," "Smart People," "Failure to Launch," "The Family Stone," "State and Main," "Mars Attacks!," "Ed Wood," "The First Wives Club," "Miami Rhapsody" and "Honeymoon in Vegas." She has worked in the theatre, on and off Broadway, since 1976 when she debuted on Broadway in "The Innocents" directed by Harold Pinter. Other Broadway credits include: the title role in "Annie," "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," and "Once Upon a Mattress." Off-Broadway credits include: the original production of "To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday" and "The Commons of Pensacola." Parker currently starts on HBO’s television series "Divorce," in which she stars and serves as an executive producer. In 2014, Parker launched her namesake label, SJP, which is carried by Amazon Fashion, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus online, Saks.com, and Zappos Luxury, as well as various other boutiques and international retailers. Parker designed this collection of shoes, handbags and accessories in association with George Malkemus III. In 2016, SJP launched its first stand-alone store, with a second that just opened this past summer. Parker released her perfume, Lovely, in 2005. Ten years later, it is currently a top selling global brand. She recently introduced a new fragrance to the SJP Beauty collection called Stash. Parker currently serves as a Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors for the New York City Ballet. In November 2009, the Obama administration elected her to be a member of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. She has partnered with schools in Oregon and, most recently, Minnesota for The Turnaround Arts Initiative.
Amity Dry was a contestant on the first ever season of The Block along with her husband Phil, and came back as an Allstar in 2013 to win it. In this episode of I Don't Know How She Does It, Amity and shares with us how to make your house look like it's off The Block on a super tight budget. We also speak about her life as a singer/; songwriter and hit musicals Mother, Wife and the Complicated Life and 39 for Ever. Plus, Amity's battle with Botox, do you or don't you? Show notes Your host is Alissa Warren This podcast was produced by Kelly Glover for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Executive Producer of Podcasts is Monique Bowley Head of Entertainment is Holly Wainwright. Please give this show a rating on iTunes and leave a review; it helps more people to find it! You can buy any book mentioned on our podcasts from iBooks at apple.co/mamamia, where you can also subscribe to all our other shows in one place. Let us know what you thought of this show or suggest another guest via email podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook.
How does the RedBalloon founder do it all? By being a shark - at the top of Australia's business food chain. She's a entrepreneur, author, mentor, judge on Channel 10's Shark Tank, blogger, speaker an influencer with more than 1.5 million Linked In followers and a mother. Notoriously private about her home life, the Red Shark provides a glimpse into the early days of RedBalloon when she had 9 employees sandwiched in her front room and the kids at work blowing up balloons. She shares why she doesn't get mum guilt and why she doesn't care if her children are happy. It sounds harsh, but it makes perfect sense. Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright. Thanks to Naomi Simson. This podcast was produced by Rachel Wagner. Please give this show a rating on iTunes and leave a review; it helps more people to find it! If you want to or subscribe to I Don't Know How She Does It go to apple.co/mamamia, where you will find all of Mamamia’s podcasts, as well as any book we ever talk about on any of our shows in one place. CONTACT US Tell us something or suggest another guest via email podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts Call us on the pod phone 02 8999 93 86 or join the conversation on facebook.
This episode was our most popular of 2016 so we're bringing it back for a summer revival. It's been a big year for I Don't Know How She Does It. The show was named one of iTunes' classic podcasts of 2016. But it's also been a big year for Bec Judd, who recently gave birth to twin boys. She's a woman who wears a heck of a lot of hats. From mother, to business owner, to weather presenter to model, Rebecca Judd has a lot going on. She's also one of the most down-to-earth people there is. In this frank and interesting interview, Rebecca Judd talks to Holly Wainwright about how she gets everything done, and still has time for family time in the Judd spa after a days work. Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright With thanks to Rebecca Judd. Follow her blog here. This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff and Holly Wainwright Please give this show a rating on itunes and leave a review; it helps more people to find it! CONTACT US Tell us something or suggest another guest via email podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook
Activated bee pollen in the morning, a coffee or two, family time, then back to bed for ten hours sleep. It's hard to believe we have the same number of hours in the day as model, author, brand ambassador and certified health coach Rachael Finch. Now eight months pregnant, the glowing new mum to be shares why her three year old daughter doesn’t go to daycare and debunks those rumours that she’s a part-time parent. Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright. Thanks to Rachael Finch. This podcast was produced by Rachel Wagner. Please give this show a rating on iTunes and leave a review; it helps more people to find it! If you want to or subscribe to I Don't Know How She Does It or buy Nikki's new book Hexenhaus, go to apple.co/mamamia, where you will find all of Mamamia’s podcasts, as well as any book we ever talk about on any of our shows in one place. CONTACT US Tell us something or suggest another guest via email podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts Call us on the pod phone 02 8999 93 86 or join the conversation on facebook. This show was brought to you by The Body Shop, forever against animal testing. From all-time favourites to brand new gift additions and seasonal limited edition body care, there’s something everyone will go wild for this Christmas at The Body Shop®. The Body Shop’s wildest campaign ever aims to build bio-bridges that reconnect animals in damaged habitats throughout Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia. The Body Shop will restore 1 Square Metre of Rainforest and protect endangered animals for every Pre Made Gift or Novelty Sponge purchased this Christmas. Shopping at The Body Shop® gives you the power to make a difference.
What does Christmas look like when you're living in a tent with three hungry little mouths and no money for presents? For Nikki McWatters it was an adventure and shopping at the Salvos was a treasure hunt. The author shares what it's like to go days on end with only Weet-Bix and 2 Minute Noodles for sustenance. But today, the mother of five can budget better than the treasurer. From working in billionaire's houses to homelessness, and from her former days as a groupie to studying law, Nikki is a woman with one incredible story. Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright Thanks to Nikki McWatters. This podcast was produced by Rachel Wagner. Please give this show a rating on iTunes and leave a review; it helps more people to find it! If you want to or subscribe to I Don't Know How She Does It or buy Nikki's new book Hexenhaus, go to apple.co/mamamia, where you will find all of Mamamia’s podcasts, as well as any book we ever talk about on any of our shows in one place. CONTACT US Tell us something or suggest another guest via email podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts Call us on the pod phone 02 8999 93 86 or join the conversation on facebook.
He's been bum to bum with Beyonce. He's sung for Oprah, and performed for the Queen. But offstage, Guy Sebastian is most happy when he's at home singing to his kids. Along with his stylist wife Jules, he founded the Sebastian Foundation to create safe spaces for vulnerable women. He shares what it’s like to take toddlers on tour, to juggle two careers with family life, how parenthood changed his priorities, and facing the fear that it could all be over tomorrow. Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright Thanks to Guy Sebastian. You can buy his new album here: smarturl.it/Part1EP This podcast was produced by Rachel Wagner. Please give this show a rating on iTunes and leave a review; it helps more people to find it! If you want to or subscribe to I Don't Know How She Does It, go to apple.co/mamamia, where you will find all of Mamamia’s podcasts, as well as any book we ever talk about on any of our shows in one place. CONTACT US Tell us something or suggest another guest via email podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook.
Can a well-dressed bed change the world? This home stylist thinks so, and she might just make over your life. Megan Morton grew three successful businesses while raising three children, and now she’s spreading her styling wisdom. The style coach will dare you to pick the emerald green couch instead of the white. She’s got the secret to simple Christmas that still dazzles. And she knows the Instagram flat lay is an art form. (And yes, she can teach you.) Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright Thanks to Megan Morton, author, stylist and founder of The School. This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff and Rachel Wagner. Please give this show a rating on iTunes and leave a review; it helps more people to find it! If you want to or subscribe to I Don't Know How She Does It, go to apple.co/mamamia, where you will find all of Mamamia’s podcasts, as well as any book we ever talk about on any of our shows in one place. CONTACT US Tell us something or suggest another guest via email podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook. I Don't Know How She Does It was brought to you by The Body Shop, forever against animal testing. From all-time favourites to brand new gift additions and seasonal limited edition body care, there’s something everyone will go wild for this Christmas at The Body Shop®. The Body Shop’s wildest campaign ever aims to build bio-bridges that reconnect animals in damaged habitats throughout Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia. The Body Shop will restore 1 Square Metre of Rainforest and protect endangered animals for every Pre Made Gift or Novelty Sponge purchased this Christmas. Shopping at The Body Shop® gives you the power to make a difference.
Her smiling face has been on our screens from the days of Saturday Disney to her current stint on The Block, but television’s most sunshiney host doesn’t care about her career. It’s all about family for Shelley Craft. She’s moved five times in the past year and now she’s sipping green smoothies in Byron Bay, where she's the only person who doesn’t own a yoga mat. Because this mother of two beautiful girls is just too darn busy. The bubbly presenter shares how she teaches her kids gratitude, interior design tips, and how she found her parenting zen through a Disney movie. Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright Thanks to Shelley Craft. This podcast was produced by Rachel Wagner. Please give this show a rating on iTunes and leave a review; it helps more people to find it! If you want to subscribe to I Don't Know How She Does It, go to apple.co/mamamia, where you will find all of Mamamia’s podcasts, as well as any book we ever talk about on any of our shows in one place. CONTACT US Tell us something or suggest another guest via email podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook. This show was brought to you by SISTER2SISTER. We grow Australia’s most marginalised teenage girls into strong independent women capable of taking their place in the world. The SISTER2sister program has changed the lives of hundreds of teenage girls. Help us change hundreds more. With thanks to Children's Panadol. Buddy Bear is a new interactive website created to help parents comfort their child, particularly when they’re feeling unwell. Parents can create a personalised video for their child where Buddy Bear calls their name and sings their favourite nursery rhyme and can be easily downloaded via Buddybear.com.au.
Emma Isaacs breaks all the rules. As the CEO of Australia’s largest community for women, Business Chicks, she wants women to live bigger lives. A serial entrepreneur, she works across four different timezones, has raised over $10million for charity, and is mother to four children aged six and under. How does she do it? Show Notes Your host is Holly Wainwright With thanks to Emma Isaacs from Business Chicks This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Tell us something via email podcast@mamamia.com.au tweet us @mamamiapodcasts or join the conversation on facebook This show is part of the Mamamia Women’s Network This show was brought to you by Open Colleges, Australia's leader in online learning.
Dr Simone Ryan was a busy doctor who found out the hard way that she just couldn't do it all, all the time. After collapsing during surgery she changed her career and her life. She reveals how she manages her company that helps workplaces manage the health of their employees, her five year old son and her life. A high achiever who once played basketball for Australia she talks honestly about how she stuffs up, what she tells her patients and how to keep mentally well. Show Notes I Don't Know How She Does It is hosted by Sarah Macdonald. With thanks to Dr Simone Ryan. Find out more about One Life Live it here. Follow us on Facebook here. Or on Twitter @mamamiapodcasts
Host of The Bachelor, Osher Gunsberg, spills his guts on what happens behind the scenes in the Bachie Mansion. And drops a hint on what we can expect on the new season of The Bachelorette. Plus, Tony Abbott's daughter tells us her dad isn't happy. And can the host of ABC Breakfast, Michael Rowland, make ANYTHING sound sexy? This is the weekly show with all the news, popculture, and trends that everyone's talking about. This podcast features advertising guru Dee Madigan, Just Between Us host Sarah MacDonald, Publisher of the Mamamia Women's Network Mia Freedman and Director of the Mamamia Podcast Network, Monique Bowley. Get more info on everything we talk about, and behind the scenes stuff, by liking the facebook page or following us on twitter: @mamamiapodcasts This podcast is produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support for this podcast came from you, because you're rad. And also thanks to Maccas #createyourtaste where you can build your own burger just the way you want it. It's all a bit fancy and gourmet and yum and we were surprised at how good it was. Very unMcDonalds. No offense, Maccas. Thanks for your burgery support in making the show free for listeners. For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Just Between Us, and our newest podcast, I Don't Know How She Does It. Or get on the facebook page for other podcasterly recommendations.
This week on 'Just Between Us' we try to find a case for booing. We also reveal why we are waving white sage in the Mamamia office and what happened when after a spate of bad luck and mad mojo, one of us called in a spiritual cleaner. Plus, foetus fame - are public ultrasounds lovely, creepy or a real worry. And our recommendations for books, meals and TV. Show Notes Your hosts were Sarah Macdonald and Dr Rebecca Huntley. Get more info on everything we talk about, and behind the scenes stuff, by liking the facebook page. This podcast was produced by Sarah Macdonald for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support for this podcast came Audible.com.au/mamamia where you can sign up and get your first book free. For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Mamamia Out Loud, and our newest podcast, I Don't Know How She Does It. Just Between Us is a weekly podcast from Debrief Daily.com - for women with style, substance, and smarts.
Women who choose to be child-free are on the rise, but they're still subject to the most awkward and offensive social moments. Never fear: we've discovered the one brilliant question that will ensure no more awkward moments . Plus, chivalry has been dead for ages but feminist Wendy Squires argues for the need of a romantic revival. And what the heck are men doing in their mens-only clubs? Show notes Your hosts were Dr Rebecca Huntley, Shelly Horton and Wendy Squires Get more info on everything we talk about, and behind the scenes stuff, by liking the facebook page. This podcast was produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support for this podcast came Audible.com.au/mamamia where you can sign up and get your first book free. For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter, Mamamia Out Loud, and our newest podcast, I Don't Know How She Does It. Just Between Us is a weekly podcast from Debrief Daily.com - for women with style, substance, and smarts.
Have you ever looked at Annabel Crabb and thought "how does she manage all that?" An author, columnist, political journalist, TV host, speaker and kitchen goddess, she also has three children and a smile on her face. The newest podcast from the Mamamia Women's Network is called: I Don't Know How She Does It. It's conversations with some of the busiest women we know. We'll hear the tips and strategies, from balancing children and budgets to career and health. For every woman who has looked at another and wondered "how does she manage her life?", this is your podcast. Subscribe in itunes or your podcast app. The program is hosted and produced by Sarah Macdonald. This podcast is also produced by Monique Bowley for the Mamamia Podcast Network. Support for this podcast comes from CommBank’s Start Smart program – changing the way young people learn about finance. For more good listening, download our sister podcasts: This Glorious Mess, No Filter,Just Between Us. And support the show by liking the Facebook page.
(01:56) Darren saw Contagion and sucked at fantasy football, (12:37) Trey hung out with friend-of-the-show Shaun and watched Breaking Bad, (16:06) Keith played NHL 12 and debunked Michelle Bachman's HPV freakout, (21:02) Tripp was gonna rant about Amazon, but was foiled, and watched the oldest player in college football history kick an extra point, (29:42) Blu-Rays (Star Wars Collection, Thor, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, The Frighteners, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural: S6, Camelot), (45:23) Coming Attractions (Drive, Straw Dogs, The Lion King: 3D, I Don't Know How She Does It), (49:05) Box Office Results (Contagion wins! The Help is in the top 5 for the 5th week in a row and is one of the top 15 grossing films of the year), (57:36) What Would Darren Read week 2 with some compelling voiceovers by Trey-- can you predict what he will pick?, (70:10) Trey's take on the DCnU week 3 (including some spoilers).