Welcome to the Jungle with Amberley Lobo
Life is like a jungle full of mysteries, surprises, delicious fruit and the occasional thorny bush. On this podcast I am going to be taking a deep dive into this crazy jungle that we call life 🌳 Each episode of the show I am going to be sitting down with a friend and we will hack our way through the dense foliage of life seeking to unearth meaningful wisdom or perhaps just savour some succulent fruit 🍌🍇🍉 Join me on this journey into the heart of the jungle, where every conversation brings us closer to understanding the magic of life. Welcome to the jungle, a place where magical things happen 🦁🐯🦋🦖🐆🦚🦩
Episodes

Jul 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
1 hr 32 min
Today we are getting a masterclass on how to make the impossible possible.
Saksham Sharma is a magician and creative force who has covered a lot of ground - from Australia’s got talent to blowing up on socials, launching his own webs series and starring in a Hollywood Blockbuster alongside Liam Neeson he has turned his dreams into a reality.
Today we find out how on earth he did it, plus we chat goal setting, rejection, taking action before you are ready, his secrets to memorising lines, teaching Liam Neeson magic trucks and so much more!!!
For more information on the show visit my website below:
www.amberleylobo.com
or hit me up on socials @amberleylobo
Have a wonderful day! xx

May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
1 hr 37 min
Our guest on today’s show has travelled the world talking about periods. Lucy Peach is the creator of the multi-award-winning Fringe show My Greatest Period Ever and the author of Period Queen.
But that’s not all — she has also won a WAMI Award, delivered TEDx talks, and created online training programs, school workshops, and retreats. She is literally my hero!
Today, we find out how she became the Period Queen — PLUS we talk creativity, cycles, doing what you love, what to do in the quiet seasons, how to memorise your speeches, success, imposter syndrome, pre-show rituals, and SO MUCH MORE!!!
For more information on the show visit my website below:
www.amberleylobo.com
or hit me up on socials @amberleylobo
Have a great day! xx

Sep 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025
1 hr 24 min
Our guest on today’s show has been at the forefront of the Australian fashion industry for over 15 years.
Steph Audino has created an iconic celebrity couture label that’s turned heads across the globe.
She has showcased her collections everywhere from New York to Paris Fashion Week, been celebrated in the pages of Vogue Magazine, annnnnd dressed everyone from Ariana Grande to Ashanti… ohhhh, and did I mention she did it all from Perth?!!!
Today, we get to uncover how she built this big, beautiful (and verrrry sexy) fashion empire.
PLUS we dive into:
- How to start a fashion label in 2025- Business advice for creatives- The importance of storytelling- Knowing your worth and setting your rates- The value of mentors- Making the most of big opportunities- Putting yourself where your clients are- Bouncing back after difficult times …and so much MORE!!!
For more information on the show visit my website below:
www.amberleylobo.com
or hit me up on socials @amberleylobo
Have a great day!! xx

Jul 7, 2025
Jul 7, 2025
1 hr 22 min
On today’s show, we are talking to the Head Coach of the West Coast Fever, Dan Ryan.
In 2022, Dan led the West Coast Fever to their maiden premiership win, becoming the first male head coach in Australia to claim a professional national-league title; and the journey he took to get there is absolutely incredible!!!
In this conversation, we find out how he went from a 27-game losing streak to a premiership-winning coach. This is honestly one of my favourite comeback stories of all time, and it was such a privilege to welcome Dan into the Jungle :)
In our chat, we cover lessons from loss, finding yourself, journalling, manifestation, how to block out the noise, surrounding yourself with the right people, bouncing back from a bad day, setting boundaries, disconnecting the moments, failure, and so much more!!!
For more information on the show visit my website below:
www.amberleylobo.com
or hit me up on socials @amberleylobo
Have a great day! xx

Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
1 hr 14 min
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE BRIONY STEWART
“You know what I am just gonna try and do the thing I most want to do first, and if it doesn’t work and if I turn out to be really crappy at it, life is long and I’m sure I can pivot and find some other job I can do”
On today’s show we are talking to multi-award winning author and illustrator Briony Stewart.
With over 25 children's books to her name and a trophy shelf full of industry awards, Briony is a true powerhouse in the world of children's literature :)
In this conversation we cover her creative process, business advice for artists, how she defines success, dealing with set-backs and rejection, long service leave for creatives, how to negotiate your first book deal, balancing motherhood with work, burn out, creative fatigue, the importance of finding your creative tribe and so much more!!!
For more information on the show visit my website below:
www.amberleylobo.com
or hit me up on socials
@amberleylobo
AND a big thank you to show sponsor/bestie American Apparel. Check them out on socials or at their website below :)
www.americanapparel.com.au
Have a fun day xx

May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025
1 hr 18 min
From backyard batches to a national brand - Today we’re sitting down with Mason Bagios, the co-founder and CEO of Kommunity Brew.
Kommunity Brew began as two mates making kombucha in their shed. Today, the brand boasts over 36 products and is stocked in more than 1,200 stores across Australia.
I have had the privilege of watching Mason and Jarred bring their beautiful vision to life, so this episode was an extra special one :)
In this conversation we find out how they turned a backyard brew into a national brand. PLUS we cover product design, the importance of building the right team, the highs and lows of the business, dumpster diving, extreme delayed gratification, the entrepreneurial hustle, writing personal messages on bottles, and so much more!!!
For more information on the show visit my website below:
www.amberleylobo.com
or hit me up on socials @amberleylobo
AND a big thank you to show sponsor/bestie American Apparel. Check them out on socials or at their website below :)
www.americanapparel.com.au
Have a great day!! xx

Apr 1, 2025
Apr 1, 2025
58 min
“If you expect to get things out of your life that other people don’t get, you have to be prepared to do the things that other people won’t do” - Suzanne Dodds
Strap yourself in - today, we're chatting with a real-life superwoman!
Our guest on today’s show has built four businesses from the ground up, lived everywhere from South Korea to Barcelona, served in the Army Reserves, and somehow, in between it all, raised a beautiful family.
Suzanne Dodds is the founder and CEO of Complete Home Filtration, a powerhouse entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in leadership, resilience, and innovation.
In this conversation, she shares her insights on decision-making, maintaining balance, the importance of timing in business, taking a break, mastering sales, reframing failure, bouncing back from rejection, and how to make the most of every opportunity!
For more information on the show visit my website below:
www.amberleylobo.com
or hit me up on socials @amberleylobo
AND a big thank you to show sponsor/bestie American Apparel. Check them out on socials or at their website below :)
www.americanapparel.com.au
Have a super day xx

Mar 11, 2025
Mar 11, 2025
1 hr 4 min
Today, we are chatting with the Queen of Radio and the unmistakable Voice of Perth - Natalie Locke.
Nat has been waking up West Australians for over 20 years as a beloved breakfast radio host on Nova. Her journey into the media industry was anything but traditional - starting out as a chiropractor before eventually finding her way into radio.
For so many West Australians, Nat is THE voice that brightens their mornings. As a longtime listener, it was an absolute privilege to sit down with radio royalty and dive into her incredible journey.
In this conversation we cover her secrets to longevity, advice for people wanting to break into the industry, imposter syndrome, time management, how to be a better communicator, leaving your comfort zone and so much MORE!!!
For more information on the show visit my website below:
www.amberleylobo.com
or hit me up on socials @amberleylobo
AND a big thank you to show sponsor/bestie American Apparel. Check them out on socials or at their website below :)
www.americanapparel.com.au
Have a stunning day xx

Feb 4, 2025
Feb 4, 2025
1 hr 14 min
Today we are sitting down with the Honourable Lord Mayor of Perth, Basil Zempilas, for what is hands down one of my favourite conversations of all time!
Basil Zempilas has an incredible work resume - sports commentator, television host, radio presenter, journalist, Lord Mayor of Perth …and now he's pivoting into politics.
In this conversation we cover success, imposter syndrome, the importance of leaving your comfort zone, dreaming big, his addiction to possibilities, failure, how to be a better communicator, his secret sauce, where on earth he gets all his energy from, and so much more!!!!
For more information on the show visit my website below:
www.amberleylobo.com
or hit me up on socials @amberleylobo
AND a big thank you to show sponsor/bestie American Apparel. Check them out on socials or at their website below :)
www.americanapparel.com.au
Have a great day xx

Nov 29, 2024
Nov 29, 2024
52 min
Anya Brock is an iconic Australian painter and artist who has created a super successful (and super colourful) art empire.
From a young age Anya was obsessed with creating different things and by the time she was 19 she had launched her own fashion label. She worked in the fashion industry for 11 years and it was only later in life that she found her way to painting.
Anya has painted murals across Australia, had her works featured in the New York Times and collaborated with huge brands such as Uniqlo and Shu Rema.
Like her art Anya is full of colour, joy, and boundless creativity. This was one of my favourite conversations of all time!!! In our chat we cover - how to build an art empire, her creative process, body image, negative self-talk, the importance of doing 'personal work', motherhood, imposter syndrome, monetising your art, making paintbrushes out of your own body hair and so much MORE!!!
Check out her amazing creations below:
www.anyabrock.com/
For more info on the show check out my website below :)
www.amberleylobo.com
Annnnnd a BIG THANK YOU to show sponsor American Apparel, check them out at the link below:
www.american apparel.com.au
Have a great day xo

ABOUT THE SHOW
Life is like a jungle full of mysteries, surprises, delicious fruit and the occasional thorny bush. On this podcast I am going to be taking a deep dive into this crazy jungle that we call life 🌳
Each episode of the show I am going to be sitting down with a friend and we will hack our way through the dense foliage of life seeking to unearth meaningful wisdom or perhaps just savour some succulent fruit 🍌🍇🍉
Join me on this journey into the heart of the jungle, where every conversation brings us closer to understanding the magic of life.
Welcome to the jungle, a place where magical things happen 🦁🐯🦋🦖🐆🦚🦩







