This week on Two Extra, Ursula and Zara sit down with the independent woman that is Rachel Mallen — a proud Scouse girl who’s made Perth her stage and her second home.
From Starlight singer (where she and Zara first met all those years ago!) to fully retrained teacher, Rachel is the definition of a woman doing it all — and doing it with a laugh, a glass of vino and a whole lot of heart.
Growing up in Liverpool and finding her voice before chasing new adventures down under.
How Starlight brought her and Zara together — and the full-circle friendship that’s lasted through gigs, chaos, and career changes.
Smashing it on the Perth music scene, from live gigs to residency spots.
What it was really like to retrain as a teacher while keeping her love of music alive.
How she balances being a creative, professional, and all-round good-time girl — with a few classic Scouse pearls of wisdom along the way.
Rachel’s story is a perfect mix of graft, glow-up and good humour. Whether you’re chasing a dream, changing paths, or just need a reminder that you can reinvent yourself at any age, this episode will give you the kick and the giggle you need.
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In this special joint episode, we team up with the fabulous Baring It All ladies, Crystal and Rose, for a whirlwind of spooky fun… and a LOT of chatter! We got so caught up yapping that we didn’t make it through everything on our list — including a spine-tingling spooky story. Want us to share it on socials? Let us know!
We also had a surprise visitor in the studio — a delightful, mischievous energy who loved a good prank in the physical world. Studio audio went missing, but luckily we had a backup recording on the phone, so the laughs (and spooky vibes) are all here!
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This week on Two Extra, Ursula and Zara are joined by Melissa McAlister — a Dubai-based former dancer turned health/fitness guru and breathwork coach with an inspiring story of transformation.
Melissa opens up about her journey — including the struggles, setbacks, and personal knockdowns that shaped the woman she is today. She and Zara share a heartfelt catch-up, reflecting on the deep friendship that saw them through some of the darkest moments of the pandemic.
From movement to mindfulness, Mel reveals how breathwork became her anchor, her healing, and ultimately, her calling.
This is a raw, real, and uplifting conversation about resilience, healing, and coming home to yourself.
We were truly blown away and started our manifesting immediately after recording!
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It was a Public/Bank Holiday Sunday, so of course Ursula and Zara are back with a catch-up!
This week, we chat about life lately, weekend chaos and all the random thoughts that probably only make sense when you’re overtired and over-caffeinated.
We also play a quick game about extra celeb moments!
Before wrapping up, the pair drop a cheeky teaser for next week’s guest, who’s set to bring serious inspiration (and a few surprises) to the mic.
So as usual grab your cuppa or vino and enjoy!
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Our first ever guest episode is here — and what a woman to kick things off! We sit down with the gorgeous Glaswegian go-getta herself, Kayleigh Hill — a woman who proves it’s never too late to chase your passion and back yourself all the way.
From becoming a nurse later in life to receiving a late ADHD diagnosis, Kayleigh opens up with raw honesty, humour, and heart. She’s all about turning her accent, attitude, and authenticity into her superpower — and inspiring others to do the same.
This one’s equal parts real talk and pure motivation — the perfect episode to pour a coffee (or a wine) and tune in.
✨ In this episode we chat about:
The power of backing yourself — becoming a nurse later in life
Her late ADHD diagnosis and learning to thrive, not just survive
Turning your accent, attitude, and authenticity into your superpower
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If you love this episode, make sure to follow, rate, and share — it helps us keep bringing you more incredible women like Kayleigh.
🎙️ Surprise Bonus Episode!
We weren’t sure on this one… but we know you all have our backs, so we couldn’t leave you hanging!
Consider this our rookie home video on the couch moment — a totally unplanned, unfiltered chat to keep you going until our first guest episode drops this Wednesday.
Thanks for being patient with us while we get into the groove, we promise it’s only getting better from here! 💫
For the record Urs does practice basic hygiene and Zar doesn't believe she could really be a pilot, we hope you get our odd humor ha-ha!
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Welcome to the very first episode of Two Extra! We are so excited to have you here from the very beginning - our OG listeners.
In this pilot, we (Ursula & Zara) introduce ourselves, share a little about our backgrounds, why we started this podcast, and what you can expect in the episodes to come.
From powerhouse women in Perth and beyond to extra moments in pop culture, dilemmas, and the conversations you only have with your closest friends, we’re going there.
This episode is all about setting the vibe, bringing you along for the ride, and letting you know that this is a space for real, fun, and fearless chats.
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This is just the beginning, and we’re so grateful you’re here. Buckle up - it’s about to get extra.
🎙️ Welcome to Two Extra!
We’re Ursula & Zara – besties, businesswomen, and your new favourite duo. Two Extra is where we celebrate all things bold, unfiltered, and a little bit… well, extra.
This is just a hello to ask you to follow along in preparation for our first episode dropping on the 1st October !!
What can you expect from this pod!??
✨ Candid convos about work, style, motherhood & life
✨ Powerhouse women joining us from Perth & beyond
✨ Games, dilemmas & plenty of laughs
✨ Permission to be unapologetically extra
Subscribe now so you never miss an episode – and get ready to grab your coffee, wine, or whatever’s in your keep cup, because we’re about to have some fun.
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