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Welcome to I Want Your Job. This is the podcast where I, Camille Allen, get to chat to some really inspiring people on the diverse nature of their creative careers. How do you balance a fashion design business with depression? Do friendships make or break your film career? Does jealousy drive the successful? No one follows the same trajectory.
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Rachel Weinberg, editor-in-chief of To Be Magazine, joins me to talk about inheriting a legacy publication and reshaping it into one of Australia’s sharpest creative platforms. We chat about breaking into an industry that can feel closed off, why being unapologetic might be the key to going further, and what the future of magazines looks like in a post-Anna Wintour world. Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_
How do you figure out what you want in your career? Sometimes, it’s by learning what you don’t want. In this episode of I Want Your Job, I sit down with Anai Godfrey, producer and host of Secondz, an online platform spotlighting Australia’s food scene. Anai shares how imposter syndrome evolves, putting yourself out there (even if it means sliding into DMs), and the tension between being perceived as confident and actually feeling it. Anai's Song: Lady Lady | Olivia Dean Text me what you...
What happens when your passion becomes your job - especially in music? In this episode, I sit down with Tawana, aka Caucasian Opportunities, a Naarm-based DJ, to unpack the realities of DJ culture. From parasocial relationships with audiences to the tension between artistry and self-branding. What does it mean to market yourself as both the product and the performance? Tawana's Song: Amaarae | B2B Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourj...
"If you don’t take yourself seriously, no one will." Melbourne’s modern-day Cupid, Izzy Burns, runs dating nights at Crush Club and friendship film hangouts at Club DVD. These two spaces have been built to make people feel a little less alone. We talk about starting before you feel ready, why dating feels so broken, the difference between longing and love and why your best love story might just be your friendships. Izzy's Song: I'm Every Woman | Chaka Khan Text me what you want to...
How does a woman’s visibility shift when we stop trying to be palatable? What about when we move past the stage of “up-and-coming”? Internationally celebrated designer Beci Orpin joins I Want Your Job to explore what falls away as you evolve. We talk career longevity, navigating a male-dominated industry and how to stay visible on your own terms. Beci's Song: Oh So Quiet | Björk Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_
Designer and illustrator Rowena Lloyd joins I Want Your Job to talk about building a career she wouldn’t dread. From studying politics to enrolling in an animation course without knowing how to draw, Rowena figured out how to get where she didn’t even know she was going. We talk about embracing uncertainty, resisting the trap of constant self-optimisation, and learning to find value in rest. Rowena's Song: Work/Life, Gym Etc - Have A Cunning Plan Text me what you want to hear next! Fol...
You don’t have to feel empowered to begin. You just have to begin. This week on I Want Your Job, I’m joined by Paige Aubort. She's the co-founder of High Tide, a modern sex store redefining what intimacy and connection can look like. We talk about the resistance that comes with entering a taboo industry, the loneliness that often lingers in unexpected places and the courage it takes to turn an idea into something real. Paige's Song: Got to Have It | Method Man Text me what you w...
"There is so much unsaid in photos." That’s part of what draws artist Veronica Charmont to photography. But there’s a lot said in this episode of I Want Your Job — about courage, recognition, and even calling yourself an artist. From navigating art school to unpacking the ethics of seeing and being seen, this conversation asks a big question: how the hell do you become an artist? Veronica's Song: U Should Not Be Doing That - Amyl and The Sniffers Text me what you want to hear next! F...
Mental health is a big hurdle within a career. How do you care for yourself while feelings of depression, obsession and jealousy arise at any moment? After reading florist Kayla Moons’ instagram posts about her ups and downs, I had to speak to her. I relate. I assumed so many of you would too. To be successful in whatever you pursue – you’ve got to sort your shit out first. Kayla's Songs: Dancing In The Club | MJ Lenderman Maggie May | Rod Stewart God Only Knows | Brian Wilson T...
Building her brand, baby and after the loss of her father, Olivia's perspective on life shifted. In this episode of I Want Your Job, I chat with the founder of Cleopatra's Bling, Olivia Cummings, to understand the roles of life and death in creativity, business and personal life. How do the most assured facts of life change our purpose? Olivia's Tracks: Gregorian Chant: Easter Day Service Prince - Kiss Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram ...
Triple J’s Dee Salmin didn’t just chase her dream job – she drove across the Nullarbor for it. In this episode of I Want Your Job, Dee and Camille talk about getting into radio, learning to trust your voice and the power of vulnerability. They dive into the ethics of sharing opinions on music and sex, the toll of public-facing work and a few personal anecdotes. Dee’s Song: Manchild | Sabrina Carpenter Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyour...
After moving across the world and leaving a corporate career behind, Aurelia St Clair found freedom in comedy - and in claiming their identity on their own terms. In this episode of I Want Your Job, we talk about the messiness of reinvention, the tension between visibility and vulnerability, and how performance can become a kind of power. Aurelia's Song: Flamenco | Beyonce Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_
What does it really mean to "have it all"? In this episode of I Want Your Job, I chat with Jasmine Wallis - Senior Native Content Manager, writer and podcaster - about building a dream career while navigating chronic illness and shifting definitions of success. From adenomyosis to ambition, this conversation is a reminder that sometimes thriving means letting go of timelines and tuning into what actually matters. Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwanty...
In this episode of I Want Your Job, cinematographer Claire Giuffre speaks about what it really means to begin — with no roadmap, no gatekeepers, and no guarantees. Claire opens up about the role of ego in creativity, finding your visual voice, and building a body of work that matters to you, even if no one’s watching yet. We also explore the sacredness of female friendships in creative spaces, how to create safe sets, and why being “difficult” often just means being clear. Whether you’re earl...
“Art and beauty are constantly being redefined.” In this episode of I Want Your Job, I speak with sisters Kitty and Laura-Mae, the founders of Lucky Tooth Gems. Building an authentic, individual business is way harder than it looks - but according to Kitty and Laura-Mae, they’ve manifested it into reality (I’d argue it also took a lot of hard work). We chat about sisterhood, creative defiance and what it means to challenge traditional ideals of beauty and art. Laura-Mae's song: Headphones O...
When your love life becomes a pitch — does the content brain ever switch off? In this episode, Camille Allen sits down with Cait Emma Burke — freelance writer and the producer of Shameless Media’s Stylish. Together, they unpack what it means to be chosen, in both dating and career. From the pressure to be palatable to the myth of the “intimidating” woman, this conversation is for anyone who's ever been told they’re too much — or not enough. Cait's Songs: Message To My Girl | Split Endz ...
Sometimes, you've just got to put your head down and do the work. At least, that's what this week's guest, Maggie Zhou, believes. The writer, editor, podcast host and content creator chats about the real work behind navigating the media landscape. In this episode, we talk about the emotional and ethical cost of being a multi-hyphenate, AI radio hosts, building trust in content and what it actually takes to build a meaningful career in modern media. Maggie's Song: Dive - Olivia Dean ...
In this episode, Camille Allen speaks with Isabella Wight — freelance writer, editor, alongside copywriter at Mecca. We chat about growing up in the blogging era, figuring out self-worth after teenhood and why it’s normal to feel a little lost. From her early days running a blog featured in Teen Vogue to building a career in beauty and media, Izzy shares what she’s learned about creativity, career detours, and learning to back yourself. Izzy's Song: Love Is All I Got - Crystal Fighters&...
Arielle Richards is a journalist and producer who’s worked across ABC, SBS’s The Feed, and formerly Vice Australia. In this episode, we talk about what happens after the ‘no’ — the rejection, the reinvention, and the reality of carving out a creative career in an industry that’s constantly shifting. Arielle opens up about the collapse of Vice, what it taught her, and how she keeps her voice sharp and authentic in a media landscape obsessed with personality. Check out Arielle's songs! St...
"I Want Your Job" is a deep dive into the chaos behind creative careers. Host Camille Allen gets raw with guests whose paths you won’t find in a syllabus—think fashion designers battling burnout, filmmakers navigating ego trips, and the brutal beauty of ambition. No fluff, just the real stuff that builds a career. Text me what you want to hear next! Follow I Want Your Job on Instagram @iwantyourjob_
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