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In today's chat, Bec and I discuss how she copes and manages having a chronic health condition, all while living in remote Australia!

As just 18 years old, Holly found herself moving her life from South-East Queensland to the rugged country of the Northern Territory. How did she end up there? Make sure you listen to find out her story!

Teachers... we certainly know how to change pace and go with the flow, however, today's guest, Kate, most certainly jumped into the deep end at the beginning of her teaching career. Listen now to find out more!

Growing up with her Mum and Dad working as teachers, Annie never thought she would end up being a governess. However, that is the path her life has taken, and it is so clear how perfect she is for this role!

What happens when a Brisbane teacher needs a break from teaching early in her career? Some might go on an overseas holiday, but this week's guest, Liv, decided to head west to governess. While her life looks very different now, she certainly is thriving!

Friends, Sarah and Beth, come from very different backgrounds but have governessing to thank for bringing them together. You can join the Govies in the Bush Facebook Group here. Or to purchase their guide, you can find it here!

Welcome to season 2! Gosh- it has been a long time between episodes. In today's episode, you will hear from my wonderful friend, Sarah. From growing up in Brisbane, to now calling Central West Queensland home, her life certainly looks different!

This episode is a solo one, where I give my personal advice of what to look for when searching for a governess job. As I mention in the episode, I do not know everything about this job, so I would love for my community to contribute. Head over to our Instagram or Facebook pages and comment with your advice!

Vanessa was a born and bred Adelaide girl, but after a trip to Central Australia, she found herself moving to the Northern Territory to governess. While she is still governessing many years down the track, that doesn’t mean that she has felt like every family has been the right one for her. This is a vulnerable chat and I love that we have had an opportunity to discuss this!

While teaching wasn’t Georgia Luscombe’s first choice of career when she finished school, after finding herself in the Early Childhood sector for a few years, she decided she wanted to further her study and went to university. Now a first-year teacher in North West Queensland, Georgia and her partner took the massive leap to move their from Brisbane. She speaks candidly about her first year in the classroom and some of the challenges, and successes she has had over the past 3 terms! You can find Georgia on Instagram at @teachinginthenorthwest

Amanda Ferrari knows first hand what it is like to choose a boarding school for her children, but her business, Boarding Expo Australia, takes some of the stress away from this important decision. I encourage you to share this with any families you know who may be sending their children off to boarding school, and take a look at their website, https://www.boardingexpo.com.au/

After starting off her teaching career in Melbourne, Megan took a massive jump and not only move to be with her partner, but also start teaching in the remote town of Alice Springs. Our chat covers a very real side of moving and teaching and some of the struggles that Megan had to face. Please remember that there is always some you can go to for help, and if needed, make sure you reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14 if you are needing a professional to speak to. It is not weak to speak! You can find Megan on Instagram @megan.in.melbourne

From growing up in Tasmania, to then taking a massive leap as a graduate teacher and moving to the Northern Territory, Kylie Jones knows what it’s like to not miss an opportunity. Kylie is now the Founding Director of RAISEducation, a service that provides individualised support to isolated families. To find out more about the amazing work they do, including how to support them, head over to https://raiseducation.org.au/

Welcome back to the podcast! After a break, I am excited to bring this week's guest, Lucy Grant, onto the show. We had a wonderful chat about what her life looked like after leaving school, and how it now looks.

From starring on Masterchef, to working as a teacher at School of the Air, you could say that this week’s guest, Emma, has had a wide variety of experiences. The passion she has for her job is so clear in our chat and I just loved chatting to Emma and getting to know her better!