Never Give Up with Lorna Jane Clarkson

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The Truth About Building a Business - Lorna Jane Clarkson on Growth, Resilience and Starting Before You're Ready

June 22, 2026

In this special solo episode of Never Give Up, Lorna Jane Clarkson shares the lessons she's learned from more than 37 years of building one of Australia's most successful activewear brands. From starting with a simple idea and no funding to navigating growth, leadership lessons and business setbacks, Lorna pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build something that lasts. She opens up about mistakes, resilience, finding the right partners, and why knowing your "why" matters more t...

Authenticity, Comparison and the Pressure to Be Perfect - Clare Stephens on Identity and Self Worth

May 18, 2026

In this episode of Never Give Up, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with journalist, author and podcast host Clare Stephens for an honest conversation about identity, comparison and what it really means to live authentically. From growing up as an identical twin to navigating public scrutiny, social media and self doubt, Clare shares how comparison can shape the way we see ourselves - and why vulnerability is often the key to real connection. She also opens up about writing her book The Worst Th...

Part 2 | The Lazy CEO Mindset - Jane Lu on Leadership, Failure and Building a Global Brand

May 05, 2026

In part two of her conversation with Lorna Jane Clarkson, Jane Lu shares how she scaled Showpo into a global brand - and the mindset that helped her get there. From her “lazy CEO” philosophy to hiring the right people and backing bold ideas, Jane breaks down what it really takes to build and lead a successful business. She opens up about failure, navigating tough moments, working with her husband, and why taking action instead of overthinking is the fastest way to learn. Jane reflects on the...