The One Where The Carnival Kids Reminisce

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.Follow her gigs and music updates @vividtheband on InstagramFollow @twoextra_thepod on Instagram & Tik Tok Email us: [email protected]