From Banking to Brad Pitt: How Kyla Kirkpatrick Became "The Champagne Dame"

From Banking to Brad Pitt: How Kyla Kirkpatrick Became "The Champagne Dame"

Host: Jaynie Morris Guest: Kyla Kirkpatrick – Founder of The Champagne Dame & Emperor Champagne What happens when you abandon a successful corporate career, write a letter to a stranger in France, and buy a one-way ticket on nothing but a feeling? This episode follows the remarkable journey of Kyla Kirkpatrick, who walked away from the male-dominated world of 1990s banking and finance to chase a love story she discovered in a book — the history of champagne. After a single letter earned her an invitation to Paris in 2005, Kyla took the leap, talked her way into the world of LVMH, and went on to invent a job that didn't yet exist: champagne ambassador. From welcome parties in French backyards to building the largest range of champagnes in the Southern Hemisphere, Kyla shares how she became "The Champagne Dame" — and why she's now partnering with Brad Pitt to import one of the world's most exclusive rosé champagnes. This is a candid conversation about taking risks, building a business through pure word of mouth, the messy reality of doing it all as a single mum, and learning when to say "not yet" to the deal of a lifetime. In This Episode, You'll Discover: 🥂 The Sliding Doors Moment: How one handwritten letter and a leap of faith launched a 20-year career — and why your gut is usually right. 🥂 Inventing the Job: Why Kyla had to create the role of champagne ambassador herself, and what it took to leave the security of LVMH behind. 🥂 The Power of a Story: How storytelling — not technical jargon — became Kyla's true superpower in educating audiences and growing a business with zero marketing spend. 🥂 Prosecco vs. Champagne: Kyla's ongoing mission to help people understand the difference, and why the little family houses deserve a louder voice. 🥂 Brad Pitt & the $800 Bottle: The story behind Fleur de Miraval and how Kyla landed one of the most exclusive partnerships in the wine world. This Episode is For You If: You're standing at your own "sliding doors" moment — feeling the pull to leave the security of the familiar and chase a passion — and you want the honest truth about risk, reinvention, and building something entirely your own. Connect with Kyla Kirkpatrick 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechampagnedame/ 🥂 The Champagne Dame: https://thechampagnedame.com 🍾 Emperor Champagne: https://emperorchampagne.com.au Stay Connected with Soul Sentred: 📖 Read the Magazine: Access the latest issue FREE at soulsentre.com 📱 Follow Us: Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn: @soulsentre 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The 5 Keys to Heart Health with Dr Ross Walker

Host: Jaynie Morris Guest: Dr Ross Walker – Leading Integrative Cardiologist and Longevity Expert What if the key to a long, vibrant life wasn't found in a pill bottle, but in the simple choices you make every single day? Dr Ross Walker, one of Australia’s most respected cardiologists with over four decades of experience, joins Jaynie to strip away the "low-fat nonsense" and medical jargon to reveal the raw truth about heart health. Dr Ross isn't your average doctor; he’s a straight-talking advocate for the "CEO of your own health," and he’s got the science to prove that lifestyle is four times more powerful than any pharmaceutical intervention. In this high-energy conversation, Dr Ross breaks down the global pandemic of "diabesity" and the genetic "loaded gun" of insulin resistance that affects millions. From the critical importance of the "Five Keys" to the surprising ways acute stress can spike your heart attack risk by eight times within two hours, this episode is a masterclass in preventative medicine. Whether you're worried about your genetic predisposition or just want to ensure your "healthspan" matches your lifespan, Dr Ross provides a roadmap for staying "sharp as a tack" well into your 90s. What We Explore / In This Episode, You’ll Discover: ❤️ The Five Keys to Longevity: Why quitting addictions, quality sleep, Mediterranean nutrition, moderate exercise, and happiness are the non-negotiables for a healthy life. ❤️ The Stress Connection: How emotional, mental, and physical stress act as the primary triggers for cardiovascular events and chronic disease. ❤️ Reversing the "Unreversible": Dr Ross discusses the emerging science behind reversing Alzheimer’s through holistic programs and brain training. ❤️ The Gut-Covid Link: An exploration of "long Covid" as a form of gut dysbiosis and how rebuilding gut health is essential for energy and recovery. ❤️ W Life & The Future of Health: An exclusive look at Dr Ross’s new venture aimed at comprehensive screening and fixing the "rails at the top of the cliff" This Episode is For You If: You’re ready to stop being a "victim of your genes" and start taking radical responsibility for your physical and mental well-being. You want to move beyond surface-level health trends and embrace a evidence-based plan for a long, happy life. Connect with Dr Ross Walker 📸 Instagram: @drrosswalker Stay Connected with Soul Sentred 📖 Read the Magazine: Access the latest issue at soulsentre.com 📱 Follow Us: Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn: @soulsentre 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch on our Soul Sentre YouTube Channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Kristina Meiers – Energetic Practitioner, Astrologer, and Contributor to Soul Sentred Magazine

Host: Jaynie Morris Guest: Kristina Meiers – Energetic Practitioner, Astrologer, and Contributor to Soul Sentred Magazine Have you been feeling a bit "off" lately? Perhaps you’re hitting the pillow exhausted but waking up at 2:00 AM, or feeling a heavy sense of grief that you just can't pin down. In this episode, we welcome back the radiant Kristina Meiers to help us make sense of the "ugly" and chaotic energy currently swirling through our world. Kristina explains that we aren't just imagining it - we are living through a massive, 400-year evolutionary cycle completion that is literally changing our physical and energetic structures. Kristina dives deep into why we feel like we’re "floating between realities" and what the shift into the "Sleeping Phoenix" era in 2027 actually means for our personal sovereignty. This isn't about escaping your body; it’s about becoming so coherent and grounded that you can remain clear-headed even when the global noise is at its loudest. If you’ve been feeling like you’re going through a death and rebirth process all at once, this conversation will provide the roadmap and the "water" you need to cool the fire. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: ✨ The 400-Year Completion: Why our current global institutions and systems are reaching a pinnacle point of collapse and what is replacing them. ✨ Physical Recalibration: Understanding the "growth spurt" symptoms like vertigo, ear ringing, blurry vision, and the sudden need for more sleep. ✨ Navigating the Chaos: How to be the "water" in a "fire horse" year by regulating your nervous system and avoiding the trap of fear-based control. ✨ The 2027 Threshold: A look ahead at the "Cross of the Sleeping Phoenix" and the shift from building external structures to finding individual empowerment. ✨ Parenting via Blueprints: How child natal charts can help you understand the unique soul-signature of your children to parent with more ease. Connect with Kristina Meiers 📸 Instagram: @thestinalife Stay Connected with Soul Sentred 📖 Read the Magazine: Access the latest issue FREE at soulsentre.com 📱 Follow Us: Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn: @soulsentre 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The True Cost of Fast Fashion: Why 97% Offshore is Scaring the Industry

Host: Jaynie Morris Guest: Katie Perry - Australian Fashion Designer & Sustainable Advocate What happens when you trade the convenience of offshore manufacturing for the grit and heart of Australian craftsmanship? This episode, we sit down with the creative force that is Katie Perry, a designer who isn’t just making clothes - she’s weaving a legacy of sustainability, ethics, and empowerment for women of every shape and size. From her unique upbringing as a "Third Culture Kid" moving across the globe to her deep-rooted connection to natural fibres inherited from her wool-merchant great-grandfather, Katie shares the raw reality of building a brand that puts people and the planet before profit. Jaynie and Katie dive deep into the "scary" statistics of the Australian fashion industry, where a staggering 97% of clothing is made offshore. They explore the challenges of being a "mumpreneur" in a society that often expects women to martyr their dreams, and why Katie believes "choosing you" is the most empowering move a woman can make for her family and her future. It’s a conversation about resilience, the sensory magic of "buttery soft" fabrics, and the importance of showing up for your dreams - even when production is late and the school calls to say your daughter’s bumped her head. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: 🌿 The Environmental Impact of Your Wardrobe: Why synthetic fabrics like polyester can sit in landfill for 500 years and how natural fibres like Merino wool and Bamboo Lyocell offer a breathable, sustainable alternative. 🌿 The 3% Reality: An honest look at the vanishing skillset of Australian manufacturing and why investing in local craftsmanship is vital for the future of the industry. 🌿 The "80-Year-Old" Perspective: Katie’s powerful mindset tool for navigating adversity and deciding whether to push forward or change course in business and life. 🌿 Redefining Motherhood: How to balance high-level ambition with family life, and the positive impact of letting partners step up as primary caregivers on the weekends. This Episode is For You If: You’re ready to ditch the "fast fashion" cycle and invest in quality pieces that make you feel enough exactly as you are. You want to build a business or a life aligned with your core values without sacrificing your identity to societal expectations. Connect with Katie Perry 📸 Instagram: @katieperry.clothing [https://www.instagram.com/katieperry.clothing/] and @katieperry.designer [https://www.instagram.com/katieperry.designer/] Stay Connected with Soul Sentred 📖 Read the Magazine: Access the latest issue FREE at soulsentre.com 📱 Follow Us: Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn: @soulsentre 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Kathy Lette – Internationally Best-Selling Author & Professional Disrupter

If you’ve ever felt like the world is a bit too "irony-deficient" or you’re in need of a serious dose of "tongue fu," this conversation with the iconic Kathy Lette is your official wake-up call. Kathy has been capturing the Australian vernacular and the raw truth of womanhood since 1979, and she’s back with her trademark wit to remind us that while we might be living in a patriarchy, the sisterhood is our ultimate secret weapon. In this episode, Jaynie and Kathy dive deep into Kathy’s latest book, The Sisterhood Rules, exploring why women need to "go forth and be fabulous" in their second acts. From the "Wimbledon of wit" in London to the beaches of Sydney, Kathy shares how she’s cannibalised her own life - from puberty to menopause - to create a "how-to manual" for women navigating the highs, lows, and hilarious "big cotton pants" moments of life. What We Explore 💅 The Power of Wordplay: Why "verbal dexterity" is a woman's best defence and how a well-placed one-liner can strip a bully of their power. 👯 The Sisterhood as a Wonderbra: The vital importance of female solidarity in a "Gilead-leaning" world and why we must be each other's "uplifting and supportive" foundations.🔥 The "I Don't Give a Shit" Lit: Moving past being "decorative and demure" to embrace a sensational second act filled with honesty, earthy humour, and zero apologies. 💖 Reconciliation and Connection: A touching look at why it’s never too late to pick up the phone and mend fences with the sisters and girlfriends who truly "cover your ass". This Episode is For You If: You’re ready to stop being "polite" at the expense of your own power and start living your life loudly. You want to trade your seat on the bus for a seat on the board while laughing until you need to be "hospitalised from hilarity". Connect with Kathy Lette 📸 Instagram: @kathy.lette [https://www.instagram.com/kathy.lette/?hl=en#] ✨ Special Offer: Visit soulsentre.com to find Jaynie’s favourite antioxidant elixir, Deliverance, and use the special community code for 10% off your first order. Stay Connected with Soul Sentred 📖 Read the Magazine: Access the latest issue FREE at soulsentre.com 📱 Follow Us: Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn: @soulsentre 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]