THE PERSONALITY HIRE

What does it really take to build a career online?

In this episode of The Personality Hire, host Jodie Clarke sits down with award-winning beauty creator Ellen Malone (Ask Ellen Beauty) to unpack the real story behind building a thriving online platform. From self-doubt and career pivots to viral videos and showing up authentically on camera.

With over two decades in the beauty industry and recently crowned Fashion & Beauty Creator of the Year at the 2025 TikTok Awards, Ellen shares the unfiltered truth about content creation, creativity, and finding the courage to start before you feel ready.

Whether you're dreaming of starting your own platform, navigating a non-linear career path, or simply curious about the reality behind influencer life; this conversation is honest, empowering, and full of wisdom.

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00:00 Meet Ellen Malone

02:00 Why makeup was never “just makeup”

07:50 The moment TikTok changed everything

12:40 Talent vs audacity: the real success formula

17:30 The hidden pressure of being an influencer

25:45 Advice for aspiring content creators

32:40 Rapid fire: beauty, influencers & glam trends

Building a personal brand online takes more than talent. It takes courage, consistency, and the willingness to start before you're ready. Ellen shares powerful insights on authenticity, creativity, and why the people who succeed online are often the ones who simply keep showing up and hitting post.

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The way we work is changing fast and your CV might already be outdated. In this episode of The Personality Hire, Adam Jacobs unpacks why identity, values and personality now matter more than job titles, and how Gen Z is reshaping the future of work.

From building The Iconic to co-founding Hatch, Adam shares what really makes a great hire, why traditional resumes fail early-career talent (and employers), and how AI is actually helping young people grow faster.

If you’re job hunting, feeling stuck, or tired of being ghosted by applications, this episode (and Hatch) might change how you think about work entirely.

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00:00 – Why “entrepreneur” is the wrong label

04:07 – Why CVs don’t show who people really are

06:57 – How to stand out in job applications today

10:42 – Why Hatch is not “Tinder for jobs”

13:04 – Universities, AI, and being job-ready

23:44 – What Gen Z actually wants from work

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Social media has convinced an entire generation that entrepreneurship is effortless, 9-5 jobs are “uncool,” and success should happen overnight. But we’re calling BS. 

Part-2 of Jodie’s eye-opening chat with career consultant Tammie Ballis breaks down the truth behind entitlement, resilience, rejection, temp work, and landing a career that actually lasts.

If you’ve ever felt behind, confused, or pressured by online “career advice,” this episode will ground you, empower you, and give you the reality check we all need.

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00:00 Why 9-5 Isn’t “Uncool”

01:44 The Social Media Lie About Entrepreneurship

03:49 Privilege, Money & the Myth of Overnight Success

05:33 Why We’re Craving Realness Again

06:53 What Traits Actually Get You Hired

08:47 How to Back Yourself When You Feel Underqualified

11:07 Temp Work, Rejection Resilience & Fixing the Money Problem

13:40 The Brutal Truth About Today’s Job Market

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The job market is tougher than ever; applications are skyrocketing, AI is reshaping entire industries, and jobseekers are feeling the pressure. In this 2-part episode, career consultant Tammie Ballis breaks down what’s really happening, why so many candidates are being ignored, and the skills you must develop to stay employable.

Whether you’re feeling overlooked, stuck, or just trying to make sense of today’s chaotic job market, this episode breaks down the truth. We get into AI, job security, resumes, recruitment trends, and how to future-proof your career.

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00:00 What’s Really Going On in the Job Market

03:47 AI, Offshoring & Why Jobs Are Disappearing

08:06 How Jobseekers Are Hurting Their Own Chances

14:30 The Truth About CVs, Recruiters & Misinfo Online

20:17 Personality vs Skills: What Actually Gets You Hired

23:40 The Danger of “Entrepreneur Culture” & Social Media Myths

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Ever wondered what it really takes to launch a podcast while working full time? On this week’s episode of The Personality Hire, host Jodie Clarke sits down with The Daily Aus journalist Elliot Lawry for a raw, rapid-fire conversation on ambition, burnout, and the messy middle of chasing creative dreams.

From building her platform from scratch to learning how to push through imposter syndrome, Jodie shares the highs, lows, and lessons behind her career, and what it truly means to back yourself when no one else does.

00:00 Welcome

01:00 Biggest Career Win & Starting the Podcast

03:00 When Jodie Nearly Quit

05:00 Creative Burnout & Staying Consistent

07:00 Building Confidence & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

09:00 What Charisma Really Means

11:00 Staying Authentic Online

13:00 Trusting Your Gut & Backing Yourself

15:00 What’s Next for The Personality Hire

Jodie opens up about trusting your gut, redefining success, and showing up even when it’s hard. Because consistency, not perfection, is what builds confidence.

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What if the secret to real success wasn’t saying “yes” more - but saying no? In this episode of The Personality Hire, Jodie Clarke sits down with Australia’s Boss Lady, Amanda Rose, for a raw, empowering chat about confidence, rejection, and how to deal with difficult people at work.

Amanda shares her straight-shooting wisdom on everything from managing “middle-man” egos, to why your 40s might just be your prime decade. If you’ve ever doubted your worth, felt undermined at work, or struggled to back yourself when no one’s clapping; this conversation is for you.

00:00 – Meet Australia’s Boss Lady, Amanda Rose

02:00 – Confidence is currency: How women can own their worth

06:00 – Dealing with difficult people at work

13:40 – Being labelled “too confident” or “too much”

18:00 – Why you shouldn’t be friends with colleagues

20:00 – Forget “fake it till you make it”: Back yourself instead

25:00 – How to keep going when no one’s clapping

27:00 – Amanda’s boss-lady hacks and closing wisdom

Amanda Rose proves confidence isn’t about ego. It’s about energy, boundaries, and self-belief. If you loved this chat, hit subscribe and check out more episodes of The Personality Hire for more raw, real conversations.

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What happens when you back yourself, post a bold video, and end up landing a dream TV job? This week’s episode dives into the rollercoaster career of Daniel Doody, Channel Ten presenter and personality hire extraordinaire. From singing on cruise ships and finding love at sea, to daring stunts on Studio 10 and making charisma his superpower, Daniel shares how taking risks and staying authentic shaped his career.

Daniel Doody proves charisma and hard work go hand in hand. If you’re curious about bold career pivots, the truth of Aussie TV, and how to turn personality into opportunity, this episode is packed with laughs, lessons, and inspiration.

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 00:00 Meet Daniel Doody - The ultimate personality hire

03:30 Life at Studio 10: Thrills, stunts & live crosses

10:00 Daniel’s journey from music to media

15:00 Pivoting careers & breaking into TV

23:30 The viral video that landed him Studio 10

28:00 Rapid-fire career questions & advice

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What’s really going on behind closed doors in HR? In this fun and fiery chat, Jodie sits down with Miranda McLennan, a non-traditional HR professional who has seen it all. From personality hires to pay transparency, Miranda spills the insider tea on how HR actually works, why “high-performance” cultures are often code for burnout, and how you can spot red flags in your job hunt before it’s too late. 

We get real about negotiating a pay rise (without feeling awkward), why your resume should show who you are beyond the bullet points, and how to protect yourself during performance management. Plus, you’ll hear the funniest sickie excuses Miranda’s ever received, and her unfiltered thoughts on bosses, boundaries, and navigating the tricky line between work and social media.

This episode is equal parts educational, empowering, and entertaining. Perfect for women carving out their careers, building confidence at work, and wanting the unfiltered truth about HR.

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00:00 Meet Miranda: HR with a twist

01:30 Why everyone “hates” HR

03:30 Can you be a personality hire?

06:00 How to make your resume stand out

08:30 LinkedIn stalking & interview hacks

10:00 High-performance = high turnover?

12:30 Pay transparency & negotiation tips

17:00 Asking for a raise as a woman

20:30 Performance management: protecting yourself

23:45 Social media and HR red flags

25:50 Fun rapid-fire HR confessions

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Media is changing faster than ever, and Poppy Reid knows it better than most. From launching Rolling Stone magazine during a pandemic to co-founding Curious Media; Poppy shares how instinct, integrity, and resilience shaped her extraordinary career.

In this episode of The Personality Hire, host Jodie Clarke dives into Poppy’s journey: the power of personality-driven content, navigating imposter syndrome, taking risks in uncertain times, and championing women in leadership.

Poppy’s story is a masterclass in how to back yourself, embrace uncomfortable conversations, and create a career on your own terms. If you’re navigating career pivots, chasing creative growth, or dreaming of making an impact in media, this conversation is for you.

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In a firecracker conversation with Jodie, seasoned broadcaster and emcee Annabelle ‘AB’ Brett takes us through her whirlwind decade in media. Sharing what’s gone wrong, what’s gone right, and why she wouldn’t change a single step.

From surviving on pub trivia dinners and moving city to city, to landing major radio gigs and navigating the highs and heartbreaks of the industry; AB speaks with the kind of honesty that feels like a deep exhale. Expect raw takes on rejection, imposter syndrome, self-funding creative ventures, and calling BS on outdated industry gatekeeping. 

Whether you’re plotting your next big leap or just need a reminder to back yourself unapologetically, this one’s packed with fire, humour, and heart.

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00:00 Intro

00:21 Meet AB - The Ultimate Personality Hire

01:52 Early Career Moves & Backing Yourself

03:10 The Grimy Radio Days

04:40 Imposter Syndrome & Confidence in Media

06:03 Unfairness in the Industry

07:08 Criticism, Comparison & Career Trajectories

08:03 Radio Setbacks & Low Points

09:41 Support Systems & Recovery

11:02 Women Supporting Women in Media

12:07 Career Highlights & Sports Broadcasting

13:00 The Role of a Personality Hire

14:27 Personality vs Hard Skills Debate

15:46 Resentment Towards Personality Hires

17:22 Getting to the Top on Your Own Terms

18:47 Content Creation & Monetisation Challenges

20:10 Influence, Downloads & Authenticity

21:00 Fear, Imposter Syndrome & Self-Investment

23:08 The Reality of Radio Stardom

24:27 Identity Shifts After Motherhood

25:27 Rapid Fire Round

28:00 Workplace Smells & Email Etiquette

29:00 Dramatic Exit or Classy Goodbye?

29:34 Closing Shoutouts

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Ever felt like you swindled your way into a job just by being a bit of a vibe? Same. In this debut episode, Jodie Clarke takes us through her wild journey from checkout chick to Channel Seven reporter. With pit stops in wine sales, paparazzi pics, and podcasting chaos along the way.

She unpacks what it means to be a “Personality Hire” (spoiler: it’s not a bad thing), why your soft skills are your secret weapon, and how sliding into LinkedIn DMs can seriously change your life. If you've ever been stuck in a job that made your soul shrivel, or you’re dreaming of doing something totally different but don't know where to start? This one’s for you.

Get ready for truth bombs, good laughs, and a very real reminder that backing yourself is the biggest flex of all.