The Inspired CEO

From financial hardship to building a global fitness community, Stephanie Sanzo’s story is one of strength, resilience and reinvention.   A mother of two, strength coach, and entrepreneur, Stephanie shares how she navigated divorce, single parenting, and life on government payments before discovering the transformative power of strength training. What began as one-on-one personal training in a loc...

What if the key to better health wasn’t more medication but a different way of living?   Dr Avi Charlton, known as The Low Carb GP, shares how she’s helping people transform their health through real food, breathwork, and sustainable lifestyle changes. As the founder of the Melbourne Low Carb Clinic and Breathe In Health, she combines medical expertise with practical strategies that empower people...

Sometimes the biggest reinvention begins when life doesn’t go to plan.   Amanda Delosa shares her journey from political media adviser to entrepreneur, building a successful PR agency before motherhood challenged everything she thought she knew about herself. What followed was an identity shift that forced her to rethink success, ambition, and the future she wanted to create.   Today, Amanda speak...

From childhood dreams to a 30-year career on Australian television, Karen Ledbury has built a life in media defined by versatility and resilience.   Best known for her roles on Sydney Weekender and The Morning Show, Karen shares her journey from aspiring presenter to becoming one of Australia’s most familiar faces on screen. Alongside her television career, she’s worked as an MC, media coach, and...

From backstage beginnings to global beauty innovation, Rae Morris has built a career defined by creativity, precision, and reinvention.   An internationally acclaimed makeup artist and the longest-serving Makeup Director for L’Oréal Paris Australia, Rae shares her journey from Brisbane to working with some of the world’s most iconic faces and fashion publications.   She reflects on the moment that...

From hospital wards to national television, Susie Burrell has built a career at the forefront of nutrition in Australia. One of the country’s most respected dietitians, Susie shares her journey from working as a paediatric dietitian at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead to becoming a familiar face on Channel 7’s Sunrise for over a decade. With a unique background spanning nutrition, psychology, a...

From building Australia’s largest eco store to leading a purpose-driven baby brand, Julie Mathers has created businesses grounded in impact and intention. As the founder of Flora & Fauna and now leading Snuggle Hunny, Julie shares her journey of building award-winning brands that prioritise sustainability, ethical practices, and thoughtful design. She reflects on the lessons learned across bot...

From startup to household name, Rolf Weber has helped redefine how Australians cook at home.   As Co-Founder and CEO of Marley Spoon Australia, Rolf shares the journey of scaling one of the country’s most successful meal-kit businesses, all while staying committed to innovation and sustainability.   He reflects on the mission to reduce food waste, improve food systems, and create a more convenient...

From IBM to entrepreneurship, Abbie White has built a career defined by transformation, growth, and redefining how modern sales teams succeed. With more than 17 years in sales leadership and over $500 million in revenue generated, she shares the lessons that led her to found Sales Redefined and challenge traditional approaches to selling.   Recognised as a Forbes-featured leader and LinkedIn Top V...

Steph Prem’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and redefining success. A five-time Australian champion and Australia’s only female snowboard cross athlete at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, Steph’s elite sporting career was cut short after a devastating crash left her with multiple spinal and pelvic fractures. What followed was a five-year rehabilitation journey that reshaped her unde...

From premiership glory to boardroom leadership, Andy Gowers has built a career defined by performance, culture, and purpose.   A 1991 Hawthorn premiership player who went on to play 140 AFL games across Hawthorn and Brisbane, Andy has transitioned from elite athlete to high-performance advisor and President of the Hawthorn Football Club. Now leading the club through one of its most transformative...

From classroom teacher to global education leader, Daniel Mundy shares the journey behind building one of the world’s most values-driven education recruitment organisations. As Founder and CEO of anzuk Education, Daniel reflects on his early career in physical and health education, his experience teaching in the UK, and the moment he recognised a need for stronger support and connection between ed...

Integrative medicine pioneer Dr Marc Cohen (aka Dr Marc) joins the conversation to explore the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science in holistic health. A medical doctor, professor, author, and entrepreneur, Dr Marc shares insights from over 30 years of research and practice across integrative medicine, preventative health, and global wellness. With multiple PhDs spanning Chinese medic...

Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and nutrition researcher Dr Tim Crowe shares insights from over 30 years at the forefront of nutrition science. Former Associate Professor in Nutrition at Deakin University, Tim reflects on his work across obesity, diabetes, cancer, and clinical nutrition, and the growing challenge of misinformation in the health space. Through his platform Thinking Nutriti...

Natasha Marcello shares the story behind For Keeps, her mission to transform corporate merchandise from disposable to desirable. From leading a $28 million acquisition to launching and selling her own business in just a year, she explains how sustainability, design, and culture intersect in the $32 billion merchandise industry. This episode dives into creating products employees actually want to k...

Wellness entrepreneur and founder of Aurora Spa Group and ASPAR, Lyndall Mitchell shares how a childhood surrounded by nature shaped her lifelong mission in wellbeing. From pioneering Australia’s first urban day spa to creating botanically active skincare and immersive bathhouse experiences, Lyndall reflects on nearly three decades of building spaces designed for restoration, balance, and calm. Sh...

Sue Stanley OAM shares her extraordinary journey from elite gymnast and world aerobics champion to fitness entrepreneur, author, and mentor. She reflects on her undefeated streak, Olympic experience, and the discipline that shaped her success, before pivoting into health clubs, corporate wellness, and training the next generation of fitness professionals. Sue opens up about building businesses, wr...

Former elite athlete and now CEO of MEND Nutrition Asia-Pacific, Goran Petrovic shares the pivotal moments that shaped his mission in health and medtech. From chasing a professional soccer dream to rebuilding his body after career-ending injuries, Goran reveals how pain, curiosity, and resilience led him into surgical technology, clinical nutrition, and performance recovery. He opens up about the...

Stephy Lee Cutting opens up about her meteoric journey from a workplace injury that ended her multi-sport career to becoming a professional boxer with four titles across three weight divisions. She shares how boxing became her pathway to healing, how she developed her explosive yet technical fighting style, and what fuels her mission to empower women and advocate for mental health. This episode di...

What happens when a championship-winning athlete turns his competitive drive into building Australia’s largest independent media agency? In this episode, Matt Nunn shares how the discipline he learned on the court became the backbone of his business success.   We dive into the mindset shifts, the leadership lessons, and the strategic decisions that helped him scale Nunn Media into a half-billion-d...

Radek Sali, former CEO of Swisse Wellness and founder of Light Warrior, has transformed the way Australians think about health, business, and impact. From building Swisse into a household name to guiding socially responsible and sustainable ventures, Radek shares insights on leadership, innovation, and creating positive change across industries.   🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Po...

From the boxing ring to the boardroom, Tiffanee Cook has turned life’s punches into powerful lessons in resilience, mindset, and growth.   In this episode, Tiffanee shares her journey from athlete to entrepreneur, how she built mental strength through adversity, and the importance of learning to fight smarter in business and in life.   🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts &...

Damien Mu’s journey from the mailroom to CEO of AIA Australia and New Zealand is a story of vision, resilience, and purpose. With over 20 years in financial services, he has led AIA to become a national leader in life insurance, superannuation, and investment products while championing initiatives like AIA Vitality to help Australians live healthier, longer, and better lives. Damien shares insight...

Nova Rosaia turned her passion for movement and mindfulness into Warrior One Yoga, a thriving wellness brand that empowers people at every stage of life. In this episode, she shares her journey of building a purpose-driven business, overcoming challenges, and creating freedom through intentional leadership. Nova also explores how yoga can transform not just the body, but the mind — and how alignin...

Phillip Grundy’s journey is anything but ordinary, from studying law in China and working in maximum-security prisons to becoming a Partner at Moray & Agnew, advising some of Australia’s most exciting businesses. In this episode, he shares how he’s built a fulfilling career that balances ambition, wellness, and purpose, proving that success doesn’t have to come at the cost of balance.   🎧 Lis...