SEASON 2 | EPISODE 10

The Bold Pivot: Michelle Kvello

In this episode I sit down with Michelle Kvello - Founder of CFO advisory firm Lantern Partners - to talk about what happens when you stop waiting for permission and choose to back yourself instead.

This conversation goes far beyond numbers. We speak candidly about what it really takes to leave behind certainty in favour of alignment, how Michelle built a flexible, female-led business, and why she’s passionate about ensuring others don’t stay stuck just because the information feels out of reach.

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SEASON 2 | EPISODE 9

The Inner Pivot: Miranda Packer

In this transformative episode I’m joined by Miranda Packer, an emotional fitness coach and behavioural profiler, who opens up about what it truly means to pivot from the inside out. Far beyond surface-level changes, Miranda’s journey is one of deep personal evolution - where self-doubt is replaced with self-concept, burnout gives way to boundaries, and stuckness transforms into space for growth.

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SEASON 2 | EPISODE 8

The Energy Pivot: Lorraine Murphy

In this energising and deeply honest episode, I sits down with one of my most trusted mentors and long-time friend, Lorraine Murphy, a celebrated entrepreneur, bestselling author, and trailblazer in personal development for women in business. This conversation is rich with insight into what it really takes to reinvent yourself when success no longer feels aligned.  This is not just a business conversation – it’s a masterclass in how to come home to yourself.

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SEASON 2 | EPISODE 7

The Purpose Pivot: Lauren Beaufils

In this colourful and inspiring episode, I sit down with Lauren Beaufils, Founder of Colour Capsule to unpack her journey from corporate marketing to empowering women through personal style and colour.

Lauren speaks candidly about what it took to leave the safety of her marketing career, the internal shift that came from discovering colour analysis, and the quiet revolution of saying no to black and yes to a life filled with purpose, energy and creativity.

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SEASON 2 | EPISODE 6

The Internal Pivot: Margaret Lindemann

This week on Unscripted, I’m joined by Margaret Lindemann, business manager of A One Fire & Safety in Toowoomba, Queensland. But Margaret’s story isn’t about starting a new business or switching industries, it’s about the quiet, internal pivot of letting go. Margaret opens up about what it really looks like to evolve from doing everything to delegating with trust

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SEASON 2 | EPISODE 5

The Possibility Pivot: Claire Corby

In this episode of Unscripted, I sit down with Claire Corby, Founder and Managing Director of Capital Buyers Agency. Claire embodies the courage and clarity required to pivot from certainty to possibility. We discuss the deep personal awareness and bravery it took to redefine her professional identity. 

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SEASON 2 | EPISODE 4

The Brave Pivot: Claire Behrmann

In this episode of Unscripted, I sit down with Claire Behrmann, Founder of Jellystone Designs, who shares the thoughtful, brave pivot that saw her move from a career in architecture and interior design to becoming the creative force behind one of Australia’s most recognised product-based businesses in the children’s space.

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SEASON 2 | EPISODE 3

The Unexpected Pivot: Brooke Hill

In this inspiring conversation, In this episode of Unscripted, I chat with Brooke Hill, founder of content agency Wonderthink, about the powerful moments that led her from a high-level corporate career to creative entrepreneurship.

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SEASON 2 | EPISODE 2

The Forced Pivot: Lizzy Dawson

In this episode of Unscripted, I sit down with Lizzy Dawson - consultant, strategist, writer, and founder of the Get Messy substack - to explore the life-changing moment when her body said "no" and forced her into the pivot she didn’t see coming.

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SEASON 2 | EPISODE 1

The Pivot Starts Here

Welcome back to Season 2 of Unscripted with Lisa Burling. This season, we're diving into the art of the pivot - the intentional and unintentional moments that reshape who we are and how we show up in the world. This season with feature guests, each who will answer the same 12 unscripted questions, revealing powerful insights that hover just above the surface of our conscious minds.

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SEASON 1 | EPISODE 10

Season One Finale: Six Lessons + A Pause

In this final episode before I take a six-week creative pause, I’m reflecting on the biggest lessons I’ve learned through creating Unscripted – from the surprising, to the soulful, to the wildly unexpected. Whether you’ve listened to every episode or just dipped in here and there, this is a heart-led thank you, a full-circle moment, and a gentle nudge to honour your own creative process too.

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SEASON 1 | EPISODE 9

Clients with Benefits (and Boundaries)

In this week’s episode of Unscripted, I’m pulling back the curtain on the beautiful, messy, magical space where business meets friendship - and how to navigate that space with grace, clarity, and compassion. This isn’t just about client management; it’s about energy, boundaries, and protecting the work and relationships you love.

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SEASON 1 | EPISODE 8

The Season of No Eggs & What it Taught Me

In this week’s episode, I'm inviting you into my backyard, where my 22 chickens (and one accidental rooster named Jude) have entered their moulting season - a period of zero eggs, patchy feathers, and total rest. Their "season of no eggs" has become an unexpected metaphor for the importance of slowing down, taking time to regenerate, and remembering that productivity isn’t everything.

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SEASON 1 | EPISODE 7

“All By Myself (Don’t Wanna Be)”

In this week’s episode of Unscripted with Lisa Burling I'm diving into the power of teamwork - sharing eclectic but powerful experiences from my week, from Dua Lipa's dazzling concert to the Illawarra Hawks' National Basketball League (NBL) championship victory, my keynote speech at a business luncheon, and even a hospital stay.

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SEASON 1 | EPISODE 6

Life After Love – What I Learned From My Marriage Ending

This week, I’m diving into a topic I never thought I’d share so openly: the end of my marriage. It wasn’t one dramatic moment, but a series of realisations, conversations, and life events (oh hi, COVID!) that led to the decision to part ways. And while it was one of the most difficult times in my life, it was also the beginning of something new - a journey back to myself and a deep friendship with someone I truly value. This outcome has been one of the greatest gifts of my life.

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SEASON 1 | EPISODE 5

The Day That Shifted Everything

This episode of UNSCRIPTED is filled with deep reflection, unexpected realisations, and powerful moments that I'll never forget. From celebrating a book launch to witnessing the raw resilience of the human spirit and welcoming new members to our mini farm, this past week has been one of transformation, gratitude, and perspective shifts.

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SEASON 1 | EPISODE 4

The Kylie Minogue Episode (Which Isn’t Really About Kylie)

This week, I saw international pop icon Kylie Minogue live - twice. I expected to be entertained, and I was. But what I didn’t expect? A lesson in business and a reminder about the DNA of personal growth. 

Under the glitter and sequins, I discovered something game-changing. 

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SEASON 1 | EPISODE 3

Permission Slips & My Powerhouse vs. Potato Theory

In this episode of Unscripted, I share how this week I did something I’ve never done before - I gave myself permission slips. And not just metaphorically. I literally printed them out, signed them, and stuck them in my bathroom.

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SEASON 1 | EPISODE 2

My Therapist Broke Up With Me (And The Unexpected Lesson It Taught Me)

In this episode of Unscripted, I’m unpacking an unexpected and deeply personal experience -my therapist broke up with me. After ten years of working together, she told me she could no longer see me, and it completely rocked me. Was I beyond therapy, or was this the ultimate test of everything I’ve learned?

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SEASON 1 | EPISODE 1

Why I Took So Long to Launch This Podcast (And What Finally Pushed Me to Start)

In this very first episode of UNSCRIPTED, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my life and sharing the notes I’ve made in my daily journal. I’ll share why this podcast took so long to launch - was I procrastinating, or was I waiting for the right time?

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