Real Stories. Raw Lessons. Timeless Wisdom.
What I Wish I Knew at 30 is the podcast that bridges generations — where host Fran Harper, entrepreneur, coach, and storyteller, invites guests from the worlds of food, business, sport, and travel to share the truths, turning points, and lessons they wish they’d known earlier in life.
Born from years of heart-to-heart conversations with young people, this show captures the wisdom, resilience, and humour of those who’ve lived, learned, and now want to give back. Each episode is a deep dive into mindset, purpose, growth, and human connection — because the insights of one generation should inspire the next.
If you love authentic conversations that make you reflect, laugh, and rethink what really matters at every age, this is your invitation to learn from experience, not just time.
🎧 Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube — and start discovering what you wish you knew at 30.
Real Stories. Raw Lessons. Timeless Wisdom.
What I Wish I Knew at 30 is the podcast that bridges generations — where host Fran Harper, entrepreneur, coach, and storyteller, invites guests from the worlds of food, business, sport, and travel to share the truths, turning points, and lessons they wish they’d known earlier in life.
Born from years of heart-to-heart conversations with young people, this show captures the wisdom, resilience, and humour of those who’ve lived, learned, and now want to give back. Each episode is a deep dive into mindset, purpose, growth, and human connection — because the insights of one generation should inspire the next.
If you love authentic conversations that make you reflect, laugh, and rethink what really matters at every age, this is your invitation to learn from experience, not just time.
🎧 Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube — and start discovering what you wish you knew at 30.
Chef Sarah Maric | Chef, Educator, and Culinary Leader - From Royal Kitchens to Resilience
In this episode of What I Wish I Knew at 30, Sarah Maric, President Emeritus of the Australian Institute of Technical Chefs reveals the real lessons behind Courage, Burnout & Redefining Success.
From cooking for royalty to leading some of Australia’s most demanding kitchens, and now inspiring the next generation of chefs. Chef Sarah Maric’s story is one of resilience, courage, and transformation.
Takeaways:
Chapters:
00:12 Intro .mp4
00:15 Chef Sarah Marrick: A Culinary Journey
03:45 The Challenges of Leadership in the Kitchen
09:56 Winging It: The Reality of Life at 30
13:39 Unexpected Paths: From England to Australia
17:37 Health Lessons: The Cost of Hard Work
19:21 Life's Curveballs: Family and Resilience
20:32 Emotional Insecurity and Resilience
24:35 Navigating Personal Challenges and Growth
27:00 Advice to Younger Self: Mentorship and Growth
30:18 The Impact of Digitization on Human Connection
32:57 The Evolving Chef Culture and Mentorship
36:29 Quickfire Reflections and Life Lessons
43:09 Outro (1).mp4
Join Fran Harper as she and Sarah dive deep into the lessons learned from a life spent balancing ambition, growth, and well-being. Whether you’re a chef, leader, or lifelong learner, this episode will leave you inspired to rise again, no matter where you are in your journey.
🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, and don’t forget to subscribe for more stories of courage and transformation.
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Guest - Chef Sarah Maric
Host - Fran Harper
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