Your Time Starts Now - Julie Goodwin in conversation

Central Coast mum-of-three Julie Goodwin has become a household name and bestselling cookbook author. In her new memoir, she shares her extraordinary life story. It was by all appearances, a successful, rewarding life. But under the surface, relentless pressure from Julie’s outer and inner worlds was taking its toll. Julie will be in conversation with Jessica Rouse.

Enjoy a delicious afternoon treat made specifically to one of the recipes included in Julie's memoir.

Books available for purchase and signing.

Part of the Write Here Festival 2024. Full program details here

$20.00 plus booking fee - includes special afternoon tea
Lake Mac Arts Membership: $18.00 plus booking fee .
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Julie Goodwin became a household name as Australia’s first MasterChef. Julie wrote a monthly column for the Australian Women's Weekly for ten years and is a bestselling cookbook author. In 2015 Julie appeared on ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ and in 2016 she joined the Central Coast's Breakfast Weekday Show with Rabbit, 4 years’ worth of laughs and positivity. In 2022 ‘Jules the OG’ burst back onto our screens in ‘MasterChef Fans and Favourites’ with that same quick-witted sense of humour and trademark honesty. She wowed the judges (again) with her classic but perfectly executed dishes, securing herself a spot in the top 5, and Australia fell in love with her all over again. This time it wasn’t just her cooking that had Australia talking, but also her openness and willingness to share her struggles with mental health over the past decade. Using her privileged position of profile, Julie has vowed to keep the conversation going and is working with Beyond Blue.

Jessica Rouse Jessica Rouse has been the News Director at @newfm105.3 and 2HD in Newcastle for two years and is also a journalist for @ The Coalface. Before that, she was the local news journalist and host of Hunter Valley Today at 2NM and PowerFM in Muswellbrook for more than three years - the heart of the Upper Hunter’s mining community. Jessica uses her platform in the media to raise awareness about mental health, suicide prevention and the need for more services not only in the Hunter Valley but across regional NSW.

About the venue

The Warners Bay Theatre can be accessed via a ramp on Lake St and flat entry once inside the building. The venue has accessible toilets and accessible parking is available out the front on Lake Street.