Balancing Books to Fashion Brand CEO with Jane Lu

Balancing Books to Fashion Brand CEO with Jane Lu

Author: 9Podcasts November 15, 2023 Duration: 40:35

They say just "fake it 'til you make it"... Well, Jane's living proof it works.

Jane didn't just fake her way through the world of finance, but pretended to go to a job (which no longer existed) and hid this from her parents for two whole years...  

Jane Lu quit her day job as an Accountant to become the founder and CEO of Australian online fashion retailer, Showpo… a company created in her garage which now rakes in an eye-watering $100 million annually. 

Labelling herself as ‘The Lazy CEO’, Jane is anything but… and the story of how she built her own fashion label shows no matter how many speed bumps and setbacks are in your way, there’s always another way around.

To hear more about Jane’s inspiring career journey, listen now.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


Ever have one of those days where the thought of quitting your job feels less like a fantasy and more like a necessary escape? So, I Quit My Day Job is built on that very real feeling, exploring what happens long after the dramatic exit. Hosted by Cathrine Mahoney, who walked away from her own secure career, this isn't about glorifying the act of quitting. Instead, it's a deep, practical look at the reinvention that follows. Each episode feels like a candid conversation with someone who has actually taken that leap, dissecting not just the triumphant moments but the messy, uncertain, and often terrifying ones in between. You'll hear firsthand accounts of career pivots, the financial and emotional recalibrations required, and the surprising lessons learned when a planned path dissolves. This podcast from 9Podcasts serves as both a source of inspiration and a reality check, blending personal narrative with actionable insight for anyone contemplating a major professional change. It’s for the dreamers who also need a plan, offering substance in the self-improvement and business categories by focusing on real stories of transformation. Tune in to understand the full arc of starting over, from the initial doubt to the hard-won clarity that builds a new, more fulfilling chapter.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

So, I Quit My Day Job
Podcast Episodes
Leila McDougall reveals heartbreak beyond the harvest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:38
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes themes of depression, suicide and substance abuse. If there's one story you listen to today, let it be Leila McDougall's... because it won't just change your life, but it could help…
Out Of Office with Susie Porter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:20
Aussie actress Susie Porter reveals how a dodgy fish-and-chips changed the trajectory of her career, what life is like on a film set, the secret to remembering script lines and why the best things in her life don't have…
Jack Laurence... the man who talks to murderers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:53
For 15 years, Jack Laurence felt like 'the invisible man' in Australian radio. From redundancy, to being told he'd "never be a superstar", Jack hit an all time low. Little did he realise this was just the beginning of an…
Presidential Planning to Psychic Predictions with Julia George [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:16
What do the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Obama, and a missing pair of shoes all have in common? They're all key part of this next guests incredible career journey. Julia George quit her day job in Event Planning, where she work…
Out Of Office with Matty J [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:45
If you weren't one of the twenty-two women vying for Matty J's heart on The Bachelor, then there's a pretty big chance you'll be falling head over heels for him after today's chat... Matty J is a loveable jack of all tra…
From Journo to Jewellery with Talitha Cummins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:25
Diamonds are made under pressure... and this gem of a person is living proof it's true. Talitha Cummins quit her day job as a Journalist and Weather Reporter to shine in the world of Jewellery making. She’s the incredibl…
From Banks to BOUNCE with Ant Morell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:48
We’re all prone to making mistakes… Some are trivial, whilst others are pretty paramount. So, how did a huge, career-ending PR blunder lead today’s guest bouncing up the entrepreneurial ladder? You’ll have to listen to f…
Out Of Office with Paula Joye [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:27
Glossy pages filled with gorgeous garments and living it up with the most lavish A-list celebs... Ahhh the life of a fashion editor, right? For today's Out Of Office guest, Paula Joye, it's not completely off the mark...…
Media Limelight to Legal Insight with Antonia Marran [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:11
Inspiration can strike anywhere… and for today’s guest, listening to a High Court Judge sparked her lightbulb moment. Antonia Marran quit her day job in the world of media to pursue a career as a Family Lawyer and Parent…
From Finance to Forever Voices with Dimity Brassil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:25
A confronting yet an undeniable reality, is that tomorrow is never guaranteed. So, if a loved one was to pass on, would you feel as though you knew enough about them? What was life like growing up? Who was their first ki…