Curious Conversations with Tully and Sarah

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Curious conversations with Tully & Sarah is a podcast chatting with business owners, entrepreneurs and some of the best conversation starters. Getting down & real with some cool people. Stay tuned for weekly chats about life, love, social media, mental health, business and so much more.. Tully & Sarah are the duo behind fashion for activewear label Tully Lou pushing the boundaries between performance & fashion. Stay up to date with the Tully & Sarah @tullyhumphrey @spasini To shop Tully Lou visit www.tullylou.com.au @tullylou <p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75e

Episodes

  • Things We Probably Shouldn’t Admit…

    Curious Conversations is back… and this one goes a little off the rails. What started as a casual girls’ night Curious Questions conversation cards quickly turned into conspiracy theories, rogue opinions, tin foil hat moments, and the kind…

  • How This Australian Fashion Brand Has Survived 40+ Years

    Faye and Lauren Browne share the story of their Australian fashion brand, Motto, discussing its 40+ year history, navigating business challenges, and the dynamics of family succession.

  • We Built A Media Company By Accident | What We’re Creating (And Where It’s Going)

    Sarah and Tully discuss the founding and operations of their media company, Stitch Up Studios. They break down the business aspects, their current progress, and their vision for its future.

  • How To Build Connections (At Any Age)

    On Curious Conversations, Tully and Sarah explore the question of how to build connections, covering topics like vulnerability, authenticity, boundaries, and personal values.

  • Things We Don't Agree On

    In this episode of Curious Conversations, Tully and Sarah explore topics people often disagree on, such as expectations for mothers organizing social events, the importance of emotional versus physical intimacy in relationships, and whethe…

  • Where We’re Really At Right Now

    Tully and Sarah share a personal update on their lives, acknowledging that the episode is not the perkiest but aims to be honest about their current experiences, including feelings of heaviness, uncertainty, or messiness.

  • We're Back 2026

    This episode, 'We're Back 2026,' is from the show 'Curious Conversations with Tully and Sarah.' The hosts state they are back and that it feels like nothing has changed.

  • Business of Female Founders, AI, and the Future of Marketing

    Lisa Teh, a former tax lawyer turned entrepreneur, shares her experiences building businesses, discussing resilience, AI in marketing, and the subjective nature of success. The episode covers navigating challenges, embracing failure, and t…

  • Re-Introducing Ourselves With A Little Game..

    In this live episode from the Chemist Warehouse Brand Showcase, hosts Tully and Sarah play a game to re-introduce themselves while reflecting on the past five years of Curious Conversations. The episode combines celebration, a catch-up, an…

  • Business of Fast Moving Consumer Goods

    Mia Klitsas shares the story of building the Moxie brand, making periods less taboo, and discusses its impact and marketing within the FMCG sector. She also offers insights for contemporary consumer goods founders.

  • Life Updates, Big Questions & Tully’s Boycott

    In this episode, hosts Tully and Sarah share life updates, discuss personal behaviors, and explore philosophical questions about living versus existing. Tully also details her decision to boycott a particular place.

  • Business Series: The Business of Beverages

    Bade and Lila of RIPPL Water share their journey of building a sustainable hydration brand, focusing on reverse osmosis and strategic licensing. They discuss challenges in the beverage industry and their mission for better hydration.

  • The 3 Most Powerful Words Ben Crowe Taught Us

    This episode of Curious Conversations with Tully and Sarah discusses health, balance, and mindset, focusing on the three most powerful words for clarity as taught by Ben Crowe. It offers practical advice for achieving balance and calm in a…

  • Business Series: Turning Liquid Gold into a Leading Brand

    In this episode of Curious Conversations, Yianna Velos of Golden Groves discusses the health benefits of olive oil, how to identify quality products, and the challenges of building brand loyalty in the industry.

  • Spilled Secrets & Summer’s Next Big Trend

    In this episode, Tully and Sarah share secrets, discuss a predicted summer fashion trend, and offer a behind-the-scenes look at the Tully Lou campaign. They also cover additional topics they wanted to discuss.

  • Business Series: Building An International Multi Million Dollar Brand

    Lizzie Waley, co-founder of Sundae Body, shares insights on scaling the business internationally, moving from small-batch production to reaching thousands of stores in seven countries. The discussion covers distribution strategies, lessons…

  • From Europe to Creatine: Our Big Catch-Up

    In this episode of Curious Conversations, Tully and Sarah catch up after Sarah's return from Europe. They discuss travel experiences, managing dual businesses, the anti-inflammation diet, and creatine.

  • From the Italian Riviera to Toddler Tantrums: Friendship, Travel & Life’s Messy Middle

    In this episode, Sarah recounts her European summer travels and falling into Lake Como, while Tully shares experiences with solo parenting and toddler gastro. They discuss the challenges of balancing motherhood and work, and explore the Ch…

  • Traveling Europe in a Crisis, Vomit at Home, and the Beauty of Doing Life Differently

    This episode contrasts Sarah's travels in the Italian Alps amidst global unrest and a focus on slow living, with Tully's experiences of solo parenting and illness in Australia. They discuss solo travel, parenting challenges, and finding pr…

  • Friendship, Obligation & Boundaries: The Conversations We Need to Have

    Tully and Sarah discuss relationships maintained out of obligation, including friendships, partner's friends, and family ties. They explore moving away from people-pleasing and the benefits of consistent daily rituals.

  • Business series: The Business of Beauty

    Welcome back to Curious Conversations - Business Series , where we go beyond the highlight reel with real, raw, and honest conversations with incredible entrepreneurs. In this episode, we dive into the beauty and haircare industry with the…

  • Anti-Inflammation Diet, Modern Dating, Mindset Shifts & the 'Let Them' Theory

    We’re back behind the mics for a solo episode of Curious Conversations, and as always, this one is raw, honest, and full of the real-life stuff we all think about but don’t always say out loud (even our most recent disagreement). In this e…

  • Business Series: The Business of Textiles & 3 Things To Do Before Starting Any Business

    [Watch the full episode here] Welcome to the Curious Conversations Mini Series – Business Edition. In this series, we sit with inspiring and ambitious business owners for real, raw, and unfiltered conversations. We're going beyond the high…

  • Business Series: The Business of Hospitality

    [Watch episode here] Welcome to the Curious Conversations Business Mini Series&nbsp; – where we sit down for real, raw, and honest chats with inspiring business owners who’ve built their dreams from the ground up. No fluff, no filters — ju…

  • Are We Having Enough Fun? Vulnerability, Change & the Secret to Success

    We’re back with a new episode of Curious Conversations —and this season, we’re going deeper . Maybe we’re maturing, maybe we’re just craving more real … but either way, it’s giving vulnerability, change, and a whole lot of reflection. This…

  • Botox, Wrinkles & Opinions: Talking Beauty Standards

    We're back - and this week, we’re going deep. In a world obsessed with perfection, youth, and filters, what does beauty actually mean in 2025? In this episode, we’re getting real about: 💉 Botox, wrinkles, and ageing on our own terms 🪞The…

  • Tully’s Away, Elisha’s In: Friendship, Influence & Big Conversations

    We always say words have power… and last week, Tul said she wouldn’t be here next episode—turns out, she was right. This week, I’m joined by our dear friend, Stitch Up Studios co-founder, and all-round legend Elisha, aka Temu Tully. While…

  • What Makes a Healthy Friendship? + Making New Friends After 30

    Last week was emotional as Sarah opened up about her family news, and we just want to say a huge thank you for the love, support, and messages you’ve sent her. 💛 This week, we’re circling back to a topic that hit hard: friendship. Our epi…

  • Starting 2025 With Tears: The Hardest Conversation Yet

    We’re officially back for our first episode of 2025! 💫 After an extended break, we knew we had to hit record before the year got away from us—so here we are, in our temporary setup, bringing you a raw and emotional return. This episode is…

  • 24 Things We Learned In 2024

    [Watch the episode here] As another year comes to a close, we’re taking a step back to reflect on the moments, milestones, and mistakes that shaped 2024. In this episode, we’re unpacking 24 powerful lessons that emerged from a year of big…

  • Part II: Life Advice From Sarah's 97 Year Old Nan & Pa

    [VIDEO HERE] Sarah's 97-year-old Nanna and Pa are back for another episode. Wisdom in their years, Shirl and Alex go through the decades that were the best years of their lives and advice to younger people. We are truly lucky to be able to…

  • Dating Advice: Single In Your 30's

    [Video here ] Are you navigating the world of being single and dating in your 30s? In this episode, we do a life update, and Sarah brings back her dating stories with the ultimate pep talk for all our single friends. We discuss the interna…

  • Kate Forster: Part 2

    A lot can happen in a few weeks. Kate Forster is back for part 2 on the couch. The sometimes controversial TikTok personality answers your questions and brings out a special guest, her daughter Tansy, the co-host of her future podcast we a…

  • 4b movement, Brianna Chicken Fry + Life Update

    [Watch the video here ] There’s been a lot happening. Tully gives a life update on what has been going on and the struggles she has been going through lately. After a deep life update, we talk about the 4B movement which started in South K…

  • Trent Cotchin: The Unexpected Struggles After Football

    [Watch the episode here] In this episode, we dive into life post being a high profile, professional athlete, our good friend and former footballer Trent Cotchin , one of the most iconic players in modern Australian football. Trent is a thr…

  • Byron Bay Serial Killer & Cults

    [ Video here ] What an episode, our algorithm must be cooked at the moment. We discuss Australia’s serial killer who has taken TikTok by storm, Tul’s scary encounter in Tokyo, and Australia’s most notorious cult - The Family.&nbsp; We have…

  • Kate Forster: TikTok, Opinions & Trolls

    [Watch the video of the episode here ] Kate Forster is an Australian author known for her contemporary romance and women’s fiction novels. She recently shot to social media fame on TikTok with her opinion on fashion brands Witchery and the…

  • 1D, Cults & Pictures Of Ex's

    [Video here ] Another adventurous week for us. Tully took the leap and message Australian TikTok viral sensation Kate Forster who will be coming on the podcast soon. Sarah filled in for a basketball team and fair to say that will never be…

  • Releasing Trauma Stored In The Body with Dr. Sarah-Jane

    [Video here ] This week, we sit down with&nbsp; Dr. Sarah-Jane , the pioneering expert in spinal energetics, a new health modality merging traditional ancient practices and Western medicine. Join us as she unpacks the fascinating connectio…

  • Ex's, cookies & plastic surgery

    [Watch episode here ] A quick one is a good one today especially when one of us has a cough problem (Tully..) We did the solo as quickly as we could touching on Sarah's ex saga which more happened after our first episode back (if you have…

  • Mind Over Matter: 3 Ways to Overcome Anxiety

    [Video here ] In this episode, we sit down with leading psychotherapist and NLP-trained therapist Solomon Petrovski to explore the complexities of anxiety and its impact on our lives. This episode is not just a conversation; it’s a mini-th…

  • We're Back!

    [Video here ] We are back for our first episode since Tully went on maternity leave. What has happened worldwide in the last 4 months, what has been happening this week and we're back with unsolicited advice. We have an official Instagram…

  • Is It All Written In The Stars with Luke Balcke

    Luke Balcke isn't an ordinary astrologer. Yes, he's an astrologer, a past life regressionist, and a reiki master, but that hasn't always been the way. It was something he found later in life and used to think was whack and woo-woo. In this…

  • How to Build a Billion-Dollar Business with Radek Sali

    Radek Sali is an entrepreneaur and former CEO of Swisse Wellness. Radek has recently released his secrets and strategies in his new book How To Build A Billion Dollar Business a story of how he took Swisse from a company valued at $15 mill…

  • How To Live Longer and Healthier with Dr Stephen Sassinis Shashyan

    I have teased you long enough when it comes to the Doctor who has transformed my health. Dr Stephen Sassinis Shashyan has taught me so many things when it comes to living a healthier life. In this episode we talk about the symptoms of a di…

  • Your Bestie Is Swiping For You with Bridgette Gale

    Tully's dream has come true, there is a dating app where she can pick Sarah's partner. This week we sit down with Bridgette Gale co-founder of the dating app Hello Darling. The app takes a unique approach to dating, allowing your bestie to…

  • Skin, Beauty and Outfits With Patrice Daglis

    We love having our friends on. Patrice Daglis is a part-time corporate girlie and part-time boss mum running her skincare brand Ofia . We have known Patrice for years but it’s funny how you don’t know certain things about people but as she…

  • BRB Going To Have A Baby

    Our girl Tully is officially on maternity leave. There were tears, excitement, and a lot of questions. Our final episode together for a while turned more into an interview, we chatted about how Tully is feeling, and what she thinks the fut…

  • How Much Do Influencers Really Make? Why Big Brands Hire Influencers with Elisha V

    Elisha V is one of the most forward-thinking women in business in Australia but the name flies under the radar. She is one of the brains behind the social growth of Socialized, Chemist Warehouse and many of its supplier products. When it c…

  • Why We Don't Like Change With Psychotherapist Zoe Klein

    This week we chat with the phenomenal psychotherapist and yoga teacher Zoe Klein . Our early relationships form our human development and often mirror all relationships in our lives. We talk on how to regulate our emotions and why as human…