A podcast of passionate people working on their dreams. Compelling stories from Hollywood with Ella James (aka chocolatevoicevixen).
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One man’s adventures in a far off land. Party Parslow fulfills his lifelong dream to be an English teacher…and promptly regrets it. Told in episodic form, his epic journey to China and the hilarity that ensued.
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'Do You have a Cream For That?'True stories from behind the pharmacy counter.Helen Nichols brings you hilarious insights into what really goes on in the world of The Chemist Chick.
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E24 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter Naughty Developments She’s back! Best friend Maree drops by with another round of stories and escapades as a Chemist Chick…hilarity ensues…and some home truths. Join Helen on her journey as she brings you stories, laughs and insights from a 50-year career work…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E23 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter Around the Benz From a Mercedes Benz dealership in Sydney as a receptionist etc….to a mining camp in the Pilbara in Western Australia. Is there anything Helen hasn’t done? Join Helen on her journey as she brings you stories, laughs and insights from a 50-year …
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Take Fountain with Ella James S02E11 – Jose Arroyo Mini-Bio (IMDb): José Arroyo is a writer and actor, known for Dennis Miller Live (1994), Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) and Conan (2010). In this episode, Jose returns to update Ella on his current projects and what life’s been like since leaving Late Night with Conan O’Brien. The highs and t…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E22 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter Open Wide, Don’t Look Inside Happy New Year! In this episode I let you in on my brief, but incident filled, stint as a Dental Nurse…in training. As you can guess, I never made it any further. But nothing ventured, nothing gained. Join Helen on her journey as s…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E20 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter ‘You Can’t Go Down Below!’ Here’s one of my rules in life …say yes to everything and see where it leads you. Not quite everything, but you’ll see what I mean as I tell you about one of the best ever nights in my life….just because I said ‘yes’. Join Helen on h…
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Take Fountain with Ella James S02E10 – Alexandra Davies Mini-Bio (IMDb): Alexandra is a graduate of the University of Western Sydney (Theatre Nepean) one of the top competitive acting schools in Australia that accepts only 18 students each year. She graduated in 1998 with a High Distinction average. Her background as an actor has her accomplished w…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E20 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter Howling at the Moon Here’s one of my rules in life …say yes to everything and see where it leads you. Not quite everything, but you’ll see what I mean as I tell you about one of the best ever nights in my life….just because I said ‘yes’. Join Helen on her jour…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E19 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter That Sinking Feeling A potential disaster on yet another boat…turns out to be …well…listen and learn.…enjoy! Join Helen on her journey as she brings you stories, laughs and insights from a 50-year career working as ‘The Chemist Chick’. RSS Feed: https://www.sp…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E18 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter Holy Ship This has to be one of the most embarrassing incidents in my life…not to mention stupid. But that’s been the story my life…enjoy! Join Helen on her journey as she brings you stories, laughs and insights from a 50-year career working as ‘The Chemist Ch…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E17 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter Emma A truly heart-warming story from Helen’s journey with a message for all. Join Helen on her journey as she brings you stories, laughs and insights from a 50-year career working as ‘The Chemist Chick’. RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4934945/episode…
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Take Fountain with Ella James S02E09 – Scout Durwood The path in Hollywood is never easy, and for the super authentic and talented Scout Durwood, that has meant exiting and reassessing...twice. Now with her show in development at Sony, Scout is about to add to her credits which have included releasing visual albums, performing as a Cabaret singer i…
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Take Fountain with Ella James S02E08 – Martin Dingle-Wall When you are an actor in Hollywood AND Australia, when you’ve done the hard yards…what IS the measurement of success. My guest on Take Fountain, Martin Dingle-Wall’s answer is very cool, will inspire! View a video version of this episode on YouTube at : Subscribe, rate and review Take Founta…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E16 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter Double Trouble What’s more dangerous (and more fun) than one Chemist Chick? Of course…two of them. The lovely Maree makes another visit to tell us more of her stories….including about ‘taking one for the team’…what could she mean? Join Helen on her journey as …
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E15 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter Lashes and Boots A trick down memory lane, working in Oxford Street Sydney. The fashion, the people, the music…the times. Some name dropping…but also a good joke to round things out. It’s all in this episode. Join Helen on her journey as she brings you stories…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E14 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter Monkey Business What do you get when a monkey and a hobo enter a pharmacy? You’ll find out in this episode…laughs are guaranteed as Helen continues her (true) stories. Plus, – the Lovely Maree returns to join Helen in this episode. Join Helen on her journey as…
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Take Fountain with Ella James S02E07 – India Dupre Writer, Director, Performer, UK Born, Australian Raised, LA living India Dupré has a fascinating story to tell. With award winning short films under her belt, a feature film in the running the world is India's oyster. View a video version of this episode on YouTube at : Subscribe, rate and review T…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E13 True stories from behind the Pharmacy counter Angela vs Fathead If you think one Chemist Chick is a lot to handle just wait until you hear two of them with duelling stories. Special guest – Marie joins Helen in this special episode. Join Helen on her journey as she brings you stories, laughs and insights …
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E12 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter The Long & The Short Of It In this episode I tell you about my shortest job (unbelievably short, but it happened) and my longest. Join Helen on her journey as she brings you stories, laughs and insights from a 50-year career working as ‘The Chemist Chick’. The…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E11 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter Naked Spin The Bottle The day an innocent game went too far…and hilariously wrong…well, maybe not so much for the victim. Join Helen on her journey as she brings you stories, laughs and insights from a 50-year career working as ‘The Chemist Chick’. The Chemist…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E10 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter I Wasn’t Always A Chemist Chick Believe it or not, I haven’t always been a Chemist Chick and have tried my hand at other professions. Today I’ll take a look at some of these ‘other jobs’. Join Helen on her journey as she brings you stories, laughs and insights…
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Take Fountain with Ella James S02E06 – Louise Alston Louise Alston is an Australian Director who's found a successful niche in Hollywood....and covid finds her straddling both countries as she navigates her career. A fascinating woman who survived a catastrophe, I know you'll love meeting Louise! View a video version of this episode on YouTube at :…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E09 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter The Missing Red Glove This episode kicks off with advice on how to deal with online trolls…as only Helen can. Plus Porn and Pavlova…about as politically incorrect as you can get…plus the Missing Red Glove…a tale you won’t forget. Join Helen on her journey as s…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E08 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter The Customer is Always Right Well…not necessarily so in my experience. Anyone who’s ever worked in retail will know these people. Please note, these stories can be politically incorrect, so if you're a sensitive soul probably best you stay away, Join Helen on …
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E07 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter "Have You Got a Cream for This?" The things you get to see when working behind the pharmacy counter. Some of the surprises I encountered when first working in Darwin. Join Helen on her journey as she brings you stories, laughs and insights from a 50-year caree…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E06 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter The Head Girl What? Some titles are just not worth sticking with. Join Helen on her journey as she brings you stories, laughs and insights from a 50-year career working as ‘The Chemist Chick’. The Chemist Chick RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/the-chemist-chick…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E05 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter Jake and Jack – The Chemist Roosters Pharmacies aren’t just about Chemist Chicks…there are Roosters as well. Meet two of Helen’s more memorable ones…and then there’s Colby. Join Helen on her journey as she brings you stories, laughs and insights from a 50-year…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E04 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter The Drugs Are Cold But The Beer Is Colder The Good Old Days…you’d never get away with some of Helen’s experiences today. Politically correct – forget it. The seventies were one long party. Join Helen on her journey as she brings you stories, laughs and insight…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E03 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter The Day of the Dancing Blanket The memorable product launches, a practical joker for a dad…and the unforgettable ‘day of the dancing blanket’...it’s all in a day’s work for The Chemist Chick. Join Helen on her journey as she brings you stories, laughs and insi…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E02 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter Early Days In this episode, Helen tells us about her early days, how she got her start and early instances that helped shape the years to come.. Let’s just say it was a different era. Join Helen on her journey as she brings you stories, laughs and insights fro…
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The Chemist Chick with Helen Nichols S01E01 True stories from behind the pharmacy counter Do You Work Here? In this very first episode, Helen introduces herself to you, outlines what the podcast is about…and talks about some of the things that shall we say, really annoy her about customers. (She puts it more succinctly). So, join Helen on her journ…
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Coming soon...The Chemist Chick Podcast with Helen Nichols. With 50yrs working in Pharmacies, Helen has got some stories to tell...very funny ones at that. The people, the history and the promotions. What really goes on behind the scenes at your locally Pharmacy. You'll find out with The Chemist Chick. Everything you hear is true...though names and…
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Take Fountain with Ella James Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/takefountain (mobile friendly). S02E05 – Craig Horsley - Theatre Producer We often making a living, and then a life from that living...but Craig Horsley, an accountant in Abu Dhabi returned to his native New York and became a Theater Producer. His next leap is into space! C…
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Take Fountain with Ella James Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/takefountain (mobile friendly). S02E04 – Chris Fahey – Talent Producer TV talent producer Chris Fahey has successfully merged her fandom with her career, interacting with some of Hollywood’s biggest names over a career spanning 30+ years. As she booked them for shows rangin…
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Take Fountain with Ella James S02E03 – Zac Garred Authenticity is my favorite word, favorite type of person. When I first met Zac Garred a few years ago, he oooooozed it. He’s an Aussie actor in LA who did the Home and Away/All Saints jump across the pond to 9 months as a villain on the iconic General Hospital. Now in Australia for the Jan 28 relea…
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Take Fountain with Ella James Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/takefountain S02E02 – Will McCormack (If Anything Happens I Love You) If Anything Happens I Love You is a beautifully illustrated animated short film that takes us on an extraordinary emotional journey of two parents struggling to overcome the hurt left by a tragic event th…
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Take Fountain with Ella James Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/takefountain (mobile friendly). S02E01– Maree Johnson (From Sydney to Broadway with Phantom) Doing the work, being good, really good, is what it takes. We talk a lot about ‘the dream’ but ultimately, it’s about talent, opportunity and hard work. Maree Johnson has had a 25-y…
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Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/takefountain (mobile friendly).Episode 30 – Savannah Kopp - Hollywood WriterSo you want to be a writer? Savannah Kopp has written two award-winning short films, Mere Players and The Wedding Scene. She has also written episodes of Disney sitcoms Bizaardvark and Raven’s Home, where she works as a writers’…
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Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/takefountain (mobile friendly).Episode 29 – Jennifer Clymer - Motion Picture & Television FundWhat happens to Hollywood talent when it retires?Jennifer Clymer believes in meeting the emotional and intellectual needs of people as they age…rather than defining people by their aging bodies and faces, Jenni…
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