In the lead up to my London trip I was generously offered free accommodation.

However, I turned down all offers to pay $574 AUD to stay the first night at one of my favourite boutique hotels (this is the price for one of their best rooms - they have more affordable options too).

I believe the first 24 hours in a new country are crucial to setting the tone for your holiday and where you make your very first cup of tea matters.

Also, I love that this spot allows you to check in as early as you like which is a godsend when you have travelled all the way from Australia.

In this letter, I will share exactly where I paid to stay on my first night in London, the best rooms to book at this hotel and a step by step guide to experiencing that euphoric, magical feeling from this base (with photos).

Let’s unpack it!

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The countdown to London is on!

Here are 5 weird things I’m currently doing to prepare for my trip in the coming days.

From self isolation to theft protection, it may sound a little crazy but you can never be too prepared when travelling solo across the world.

Let’s unpack it…

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Please find enclosed in this newsletter random musings on baby pressure, doctors orders and whether the answer to all our problems is actually prenatals (even if you aren’t pregnant or trying to conceive).

Turns out I have some very interesting findings for you this week…

Let’s unpack it!

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A decade ago I moved to London and it changed my life.

However, before I fell in love with the city I went through quite a dark period.

The thing is, the first 6 months of living abroad are bloody hard and no one really talks about it.

So hard in fact that many people think they’ve made a huge mistake and move back home.

Here are 6 things I wish I knew before I moved, including tips for getting a job and maintaining your sanity in the first few months.

You can apply these life lessons to moving to any country, not just the UK.

Let’s unpack it!

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I personally think seeing what an influencer has been gifted is as exciting as watching someone else win the lottery.

A freebie is only interesting to me if I’m also getting it for free, do you know what I mean?

What I’m actually curious about are the items people have saved up and bought with their own money.

So in today’s letter I’m going to share with you exactly what I’m buying at the moment and why.

Let’s unpack it!

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I have some very exciting news to share with you before anyone else.

I am…

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Pilates is healing me and not in the ways you might think.

Ever since I swapped barbells and burpees for pilates 6 months ago, I have less anxiety around working out, I’m not as lonely and I’m starting to look at my body in a whole new light.

Today’s letter is all about my personal fitness journey, from leaving F45 after hiding in the toilet during Hyrox training to finding my little reformer community.

Oh and what actually happens when you fart in pilates.

Let’s unpack it…

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Today I’m sharing with you my little black book of fashion and homewares in Noosa.

Fun fact: At least 70% of the best stores in Noosa are located outside of Hastings Street.

The best stores are hidden up and down the coast and even in places you’d never think to look like Noosa’s industrial area.

If you love a good shop or finding the perfect keepsake while on holiday, today’s letter is for you!

Here is my list of the best stores on Hastings Street, Peregian Beach, Noosa Junction and beyond.

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No one talks about the irrational fears you develop after living in the city for a long period of time.

Since moving back to the suburbs I’ve had no choice but to face them.

WARNING: Some of these fears are so ridiculous that you may never look at me the same way again.

Let’s unpack it…

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Neither of us need another coat but when I saw this beauty today for only $30 I had to buy it.

You are not going to believe where it is from…

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It’s true, I left a decade-long career in brand marketing to become an influencer because connecting with like-minded women sounded way cooler than having my head buried in spreadsheets all day.

I also thought I’d make more money creating content online.

While there is some truth to that, unlike a traditional 9-5 there is no consistent paycheque in this line of work.

The reality is, some months I make double what I earned in my corporate job, while other months I seriously consider popping my resume in at the local coffee shop.

If you want to make a living in this industry you need to learn how to diversify your income.

Maybe you want to quit your job and become a content creator or just want to make a little extra money on the side, this article is for you!

Here are the 6 ways I earn money as an influencer / freelance creative in order from least profitable to most profitable (in my personal experience).

You will also find out exactly how much money I make per month from this Substack!

Let’s unpack it..

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This is the final part of how I met my partner. You can find parts 1-3 on my Substack page here.

If you’d like to continue reading an honest love story grounded in reality and not the bullshit we are taught about love from movies, then you may now continue reading below the dotted line…

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I interrupt the Notting Hill love story (don’t worry I’ll share part 4 next week), to bring you what I’ve been buying this month.

From the most flattering dress for over 30s to my Adore Beauty order, this is exactly where I’ve been spending my money.

Let’s unpack it!

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You can find part 1 & 2 of how I met my partner here & here.

If you’d like to continue reading an honest love story grounded in reality and not the bullshit we are taught about love from movies, then you may now continue reading below the dotted line…

I thought if it’s not forever, then it isn’t that serious.

In that case, I’ll invite him back to my flat for a cup of tea.

Yep, I literally said “Want to come back to my flat for a cup of tea?”

It was 1am by this point and we were both drunk.

He was a little apprehensive but obliged, what was he going to do? Say no to a girl on her Birthday?

Spoiler alert: We didn’t drink tea.

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If you missed part 1 of how I met my partner, start here.

If you’d like to continue reading an honest love story grounded in reality and not the bullshit we are taught about love from movies, then you may now continue reading below…

I hope you are ready for some tea!

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Last month, Steve and I celebrated 9 years together.

I was recently asked how we determine our anniversary date if we aren’t married and I have to say, I do find it strange how married people celebrate anniversaries based on their wedding day.

What about all the years prior? Do they not count? Aren’t the years leading up to marriage one of the greatest parts of the adventure and should it not be celebrated as a whole?

As an unmarried couple we calculate our anniversary based on the very first day we met in real life, as that is technically where our love story began.

So let me tell you the tale of how I met my very own Hugh Grant, walking down the Portobello Road in Notting Hill.

Except I promise to tell you the real version, not the bullshit Hollywood narrative.

Let’s unpack it…

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Happy Australian Fashion Week to those who celebrate.

As you can probably tell by the headline, I am not one of those people.

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I am so incredibly snotty, I mean sorry, for the delay in getting this week’s letter to you.

I have been so bloody sick. I suppose that is what you get when you try and do two massive international trips in the span of two months!

Today I want to share with you some lessons from my first ever holiday to Japan.

Unlike my ultimate London itinerary, this trip was a bit of a stab in the dark. To put it bluntly, I didn’t have a fucking clue what I was doing. I just followed the must-do lists and unfortunately that has led to having my own short list of regrets.

Let’s unpack the 10 things I regret doing on my first trip to Japan:

Hopefully this list saves you time and money!

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It’s true, I’m still not pregnant, despite the fact that I said I should probably have a baby soon almost a year ago.

Seriously where does the time go?

It feels like only yesterday I was launching this Substack into the world with that article and now we are at over 1,200 subscribers. Holy moly!

To celebrate I’m doing a little giveaway for my paid subs, the winner will be drawn at random at 9pm tonight and I will contact the winner directly by email.

So if you are still a free subscriber and want to be in the running to win all the goodies upgrade now and continue reading about what I’m currently doing or not doing to get pregnant…

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Let it be known that I had no intention of buying a designer handbag on this trip!!

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