You all know I’m a big believer in kindness. Being kind is simple and can make a huge difference in the lives of people around you. One of the reasons Guy and I started The Sebastian Foundation is because we are passionate about demonstrating kindness. We are especially passionate about creating a positive impact in the lives of families experiencing serious illness, domestic violence or those living in underprivileged situations.

Tracy Bevan from the McGrath Foundation is an absolute delight. I had the pleasure of sitting down with her for this episode of Tea with Jules, and I was blown away be her honesty and passion.

Tracy speaks openly about her struggles with motherhood when her two daughters were younger, the breakdown of her marriage to former Australian Cricket player, Michael Bevan and the promise she made to her now passed, best friend, Jane McGrath.

You will laugh, cry and be moved by this interview. One not to be missed.

Check it out below and don’t forget to subscribe to Tea with Jules on the channel.

I came across Teff Tribe when I was invited to a dinner to launch the product. I attended, ate myself into oblivion, discovered an awesome new healthy substitute to rice (can I get an amen?) and met the people behind the brand whose ethos is small things matter. That every little bit we do help someone else, matters. Needless to say, they had me at hello.

Welcome to the ‘Giving Back’ section of my blog, it’s a destination for me to shine a light on the brands, business and individuals who are doing their part to give back to others. No matter how big or small, it all counts. Every last piece of generosity will count for some change.

Christmas is almost here, and we all know and love the feeling of giving and receiving gifts. But what if you could give a gift that also gives back?

The Body Shop along with international charity WaterAid are giving you the chance to be a part of change that transforms the lives of those living in Ethiopia with no access to safe water.

Last year Guy and I started The Sebastian Foundation and our mission is to help families in need. This year, our annual Carols in the City event announced that MYER has come on board as our sponsor, which we couldn’t be happier about! Guy and I visited MYER in Pitt Street Mall to make the announcement where Guy put on a wonderful show for all the lovely people who came out. We welcome anybody who would love to come and join the MYER Carols in the City presented by the Sebastian Foundation on the 14th of December 2014. Tickets from Ticketek.