Justine Cullen | Magazines, Motherhood & Not Having It All

As someone who spent most of her career in fashion magazines, I loved interviewing today’s guest not only because she’s someone I admire but because she’s always kept it real and honest. Today you’ll meet the former editor of Australian ELLE magazine Justine Cullen who has just published her first book, Semi-Gloss, which through a collection of essays, takes us on a hilariously candid exploration of her life so far - and all the mistakes she's made along the way. It’s a reminder that no matter what our lives look like on Instagram, every single one of us makes mistake.   Her new book Semi-Gloss is an intimate, sharp and witty look at growing up and growing older from the kind of woman who seems like she has it all together - the glamorous job, the perfect family, the killer wardrobe. But, chipping away at that shiny, sparkly surface, Justine reveals the beautiful mess that lies beneath.  As always, we talk about Justine’s incredible career, and how she’s done it while raising 4 boys. We talk about the big topics – from marriage to miscarriage and also get a glimpse into justine’s former life as a WAG, a beauty editor and more.  Let’s meet Justine.    Buy Semi-Gloss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We're a podcast for women looking for style, substance, and solidarity. We celebrate the paradox of modern motherhood; the struggle and the beauty, the joy and the relentlessness. We’re known for our refreshingly honest and insightful conversations with parents, from celebrities to the extraordinary, ordinary women and men raising the next generation. The Grace Tales covers everything from the big questions (‘how to raise good humans’) to the very little ones (‘are cardigans cool again?’) Our host is former Australian VOGUE deputy editor Georgie Abay. Back in 2013, pregnant with her first child, Georgie no longer felt quite at home in the glossy magazine world, but nor did she see herself reflected in the sea of mummy blogs and online forums. Thus, The Grace Tales was born – a content-first platform covering profiles, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, interiors and food.