Messie Minds

Let’s talk about it… not everything deserves the hype.

In this week’s ep, we’re diving headfirst into the de-influencing trend and giving our ✨unfiltered✨ takes on the most overrated fashion fits, beauty products, lifestyle must-haves, tech gadgets, and even some way too hyped restaurants. 👀

From $80 lip oils to sad salad spots with mood lighting, we’re calling it how we see it — no gatekeeping, no sugar-coating, and absolutely no a...

Calling all event lovers, wedding vendors, and creative girlies or girlies getting ready for marriage —this one’s for you! 🎉

In this juicy episode of Messie Minds, we chat with Christine Do, the brilliant boss behind The Social Precinct — a boutique marketing agency that's shaking up the wedding and events scene. Christine spills the tea on how to capture all the perfect moments on your special day and how she found her pl...

Friendships aren’t just about vibes—they’re about math too?!

🤯 This week, Jessie & Mary break down Dunbar’s Number, the idea that we can only maintain a certain number of friendships at once.

How do proximity, energy, and timing shape the people we keep close? And how do friendships shift as life changes? We’re getting real about making (and keeping) connections that matter. 💛

Share this with a friend who’s stuck with you throu...

In round two with animal-behaviour guru Rose Bao, we flip the mic and let her run a mini “discovery call” live on air. Think of it as behavioural speed-dating for you and your pup.

By the end, we felt seen, our dogs felt heard, and Jessie was ready to book the real thing. If you’ve ever wished your pet came with subtitles, Rose’s discovery call is basically the trailer. Get your notepad — and maybe a handful of treats — before you h...

This week on Messie Minds, we’re joined by the brilliant and big-hearted Rose Bao — an animal behaviourist who works closely with dogs and their humans to decode what’s really going on beneath the tail wags and tantrums.

PSA: She’s not a dog trainer. And no, she’s definitely not a “dog whisperer.” Rose is all about the science, psychology, and emotional intelligence behind your pet’s behaviour — helping you understand the why, not j...

This week on Messie Minds, we’re talking about the all-female Blue Origin space mission that had the internet in orbit! 🚀💅

👩‍🚀 From Katy Perry floating in zero gravity to claims of it being a "girlboss PR stunt," we’re unpacking the glam, the goals, and the drama behind the Origin Blue launch.

Was it an empowering moment for women in STEM? Or just another billionaire-backed space selfie mission? 🌍📸

👯‍♀️ Plus, we get m...

Your fave chaotic duo is BACK, baby. After an 8-month whirlwind of Mercury in Retrograde, mental breakdowns, grief, growth, and ✨healing-ish✨… we're dusting off the mics and diving into Season 6 of Messie Minds 💥

In our first episode, we’re catching you up on everything – from life milestones and messy moments to Mary’s trip to Japan 🇯🇵 and Jessie’s journey through grief, growth, and a whole lot of “wtf is happening” energy.

It’s ...

As we wrap up an incredible season and year, join us for a cozy girls' chat about our upcoming concerts, events, and travels for the rest of 2024. From exciting destinations to unforgettable experiences, we're sharing all the details. Plus, we dive into the latest TikTok trend, "Very Demure, very mindful" and why it's taking the internet by storm! ✈️🎶✨

1. Our upcoming concerts - Neyo, The Weeknd - the Wee...

From growing up on a farm in small-town Portarlington to becoming a successful buyer's advocate in Melbourne, Kevin Ni has an incredible story to share. 🌾✨

In this episode, Kevin opens up about his humble beginnings, the challenges he faced, and how he built his own business advocating for people looking to buy and invest in property.

We dwelve into:

1. His humble beginnings, inspirations and how he landed in real estate; 🏡
2. Per...

Ever felt like you’re not being heard at work? This week, we dive deep into practical strategies for advocating for yourself in the workplace. From negotiating raises to setting boundaries, we cover it all. And we're excited to have our part-time cohost Russel Perdio join the conversation! 🎧✨

• Advocating for a promotion/payrise
• Strategies on how to advocate for yourself
• Setting boundaries and learning to say NO
• Looking for ...

Girlhood refers to the period in a female's life from childhood to adolescence, encompassing the experiences, activities, and cultural influences that shape her identity during these formative years. It's a time marked by exploration, self-discovery, and significant social and emotional development. After watching our friend blossom and live out her BEST life, we were inspired!

So this week we reflect on our nostalgic jo...

We're thrilled to have the amazing Chris Zou join us this week! Chris is a research scientist with a PhD in industrial and organisational psychology. With over a decade of experience in consulting, data analysis, teaching, and mentorship, he's a powerhouse of knowledge. 👨🏻‍🎓🧑🏻‍🔬

But you might know him better as the Canadian tourist who got a taste of Aussie party stamina during World Pride and Mardi Gras! 🌈🐨

In this...

This week, we get to chatting about something that has been in the works for a while. In early 2024, Mary decided that she was going to kick lots of goals, one of them being buying an investment property. 🏡✨

Mary used the 90-day rule theory and applied it to all her 2024 goals, helping her really focus on her property investment journey. So Mary finally signed the deal!!

🎧 Tune in to hear about:

1. How the 90 day rule helps o...

This week, we chat with Melbourne content creator Jenny J Zhou about her incredible decade-long journey on social media. 🌟 From her early days in Shanghai to her humble beginnings on YouTube, Jenny shares her inspiring story and the evolution of her career.

We deep dive into: ✨ Her life as a student in Shanghai 📸 The start of her content creation journey on YouTube 🤝 Navigating parasocial relationships 🎤 Her exciting stint...

The real truth behind the famous scene from The Notebook? No, but forreal though....

Ever feel exhausted from making decisions all day? 🤯 Dive into our latest episode where we unpack decision fatigue, the mental load we carry, and how traditional gender roles play into it all. 🤔

🎙️ Highlights:

• The three categories of mental load:

• Emotional Burden: Emotional labor and empathy required to manage relatio...

This week, we're thrilled to have the amazing Saki Pan join us to chat about her incredible journey moving from Australia to Japan! 🇦🇺➡️🇯🇵

Tune in as we dive into: ✨ Culture shocks that come with such a big move ✨ The reality vs. the romanticized view of working in Japan ✨ Disrespectful tourists and how that affects everyone else in the community ✨ Discovering the true beauty of Japan beyond what you see on social media ✨ E...

Yes, you read that right.

But wait what? who? when? where? Tune in to find out how it all played out. 😱

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Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at Messie Minds? 🤔 In our latest episode, we're switching things up as we dive deep into getting to know each other on a whole new level!

We've swapped out the usual banter for some thought-provoking questions from the captivating card game "Tell Me More." 💬 From childhood dreams to life's biggest regrets, we're baring it all as we explore topics that rarely sur...