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High performance isn’t about pushing harder - it’s about sustaining excellence. In this episode of Hear Me ROAR, Kate and Tobi are joined by Olly Bridge, a performance expert who has worked across Formula One, Olympic sport, global corporates, and high-growth startups. Olly shares the principles behind Sustainable Peak Performance - a model that challenges the traditional obsession with intensity...

March to April didn’t slow down - it reset the board. In this episode of This Month in Venture , Tobi and Gavin Appel unpack the shifts that actually matter. Apple Inc. enters a new era as Tim Cook steps aside. AI moves from hype to infrastructure with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft doubling down. Meanwhile, Australia’s startup ecosystem is quietly stacking wins, with Canva, SafetyCulture, and o...

What happens when world-class performance marketing meets serious AI firepower? In this episode of Hear Me ROAR, Kate and Tobi sit down with Rob Reynolds and Justin Rose from Adcore - a global force in performance-driven digital advertising - to break down how modern brands are scaling smarter, not harder. Adcore isn’t just another agency. They’ve built a fully integrated ecosystem - blending adva...

From Melbourne to Hollywood, Nicky Whelan joins Hear Me Roar with Kate and Tobi for an honest conversation on ambition, reinvention, and what it takes to perform on the global stage. Best known for her breakout role as Pepper Steiger on Neighbours and her Hollywood work across Scrubs, Hall Pass, and The Wedding Ringer, Nicky opens up on resilience, backing yourself, and building a career beyond bo...

The future of health is no longer reactive - it’s proactive. On this episode of Hear Me Roar , Kate and Tobi sit down with Dr David Badov , Founder of HealthScreen , to unpack how cutting-edge medical imaging is changing the way we think about longevity, prevention, and performance. Medicine is evolving fast, and Dr Badov is leading that shift. Gone are the days when an annual check-up and routine...

March in venture was absolute chaos. AI is accelerating faster than anyone predicted. Markets are reacting in real time. Australia’s startup ecosystem just had one of its biggest months in years. A few things that stood out 👇 🇦🇺 Local wins: UpGuard raised $105M Fluent Commerce secured $46M Affinda doubled to a $220M valuation Advanced Navigation became Australia’s latest unicorn $250M raised to f...

There are operators…And then there are connectors who move industries forward. Sheree Anderson sits firmly in the second category.20+ years across Australia and the UK.Bridging two worlds most businesses still struggle to connect - HR and IT.Turning complexity into execution. And ideas into outcomes. Now she’s leading as CEO of Trove - redefining corporate gifting for a modern, brand-led world. Th...

What happens when an AFL premiership hero, fan favourite, and one of the most fearless defenders of the modern era sits down for an unfiltered conversation? On this episode of Hear Me Roar , Kate and Tobi are joined by AFL legend Heath “Heater” Shaw - a player whose career was built on grit, instinct, and moments that live forever in footy folklore. From the Collingwood premiership locker room to...

AI isn’t coming. It’s already here. In this episode of Hear Me Roar, Kate and Tobi sit down with Dawid Naude, Founder and CEO of Pathfindr, to unpack what real AI leadership looks like inside modern organisations. Dawid has spent two decades at the forefront of digital transformation - from leading the Data & AI division at Cloud Sherpas through its acquisition by Accenture, to now building on...

What does impact at scale actually look like? On this episode of Hear Me Roar, Kate and Tobi sit down with Aaron Tait - impact founder, former military officer, global speaker and author - for a conversation that goes well beyond business. Aaron co-founded ec.inc - later acquired by Go1 in 2022.He also co-founded ygap - backing entrepreneurs solving real-world problems. He’s the author of Eduprene...

This month on In Venture, Gavin and Tobi step into 2026 like it’s Game 7.From December through mid-February, the scoreboard is flashing.💰Funding Is Back. But Smarter. Cut Through Venture’s latest report shows $5.1 billion raised in 2025 - up $1 billion on 2024. Fewer deals, bigger conviction.👀390 investments, down from 47061% of capital - $3.1 billion - flowing into AI-led businessesCheckbox $10...

What if hot springs weren’t a luxury… but essential human infrastructure? In this powerful episode of Hear Me Roar, we sit down with Charles Davidson - Co-Founder of Peninsula Hot Springs and Chairman of the Hot Springs Initiative at the Global Wellness Institute. This is not a spa conversation. This is a long-term vision conversationand we're lucky to have Charles Davidson on the pod to learn...

This episode is a wake-up call for brands still fighting for attention in crowded inboxes. Kate and Tobi sit down with Brian Pham , Managing Director of Litecard , to unpack how mobile wallets are quietly becoming one of the most powerful and underutilised channels in modern marketing. Litecard helps brands and retailers communicate directly with customers through the mobile wallet - a space 4 out...

On this episode of Hear Me RoAR, Ronn Bechler joins Kate and Tobi for a masterclass in capital markets, boardrooms, and building businesses that last. Ronn is one of the quiet architects behind modern Australian investor relations. Over a 30-year career, he advised boards and executive teams across private and public markets, spanning tax, corporate finance, M&A, capital markets, and growth st...

What if the best business strategy isn’t a spreadsheet… but your life clock? On this episode of Hear Me RoAR, Kate and Tobi sit down with Athan Didaskalou – Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of July, the modern luggage brand redefining how the world travels. Athan opens with a line that stops you in your tracks:“You’re born with roughly 30,000 days to live. The best strategic planning I can giv...

Matt Nunn is stepping into the Hear Me ROAR studio with Kate and Tobi... and this one is going to hit different. Most people know Matt as the founder of Nunn Media, Australia’s largest independent media agency. He took a small, values-driven idea in 2002 and built it into a $500m powerhouse with 200+ people across Australia and the US. Digital strategy, media buying, brand building... he’s one of...

When a billionaire builder of empires steps into the studio… you lean in. Kate and Tobi had the absolute privilege of sitting down with Gabby Leibovich , one of Australia’s most prolific ecommerce entrepreneurs and a man who has turned garage ideas into category-defining giants. This episode of Hear Me Roar is a genuine masterclass. No fluff. No theory. Just decade-shaping execution. Why this one...

Dr Avi Charlton joins Kate and Tobi on Hear Me Roar for a fast, sharp and eye-opening episode that breaks down what REAL health transformation looks like. No fluff. No fads. Just science , strategy and the kind of empowering clarity that helps you level up your life. For more than fifteen years, Dr Avi has been a leading force in Lifestyle Medicine and Nutritional Counselling at the Melbourne Low...

Craig Harper has spent more than 40 years shaping how Australia thinks about health, performance and personal transformation. From building one of the country’s most successful personal training businesses in the 90s, to coaching elite athletes, lecturing at universities and driving national conversations across radio and TV, Craig has been at the front line of human performance long before it was...

What does it take to turn decades of experience in fitness and nutrition into a global health movement? In this episode of Hear Me Roar, Kate Save and Tobi Skovron sit down with Donna Aston, founder of AstonRX - one of Australia’s most trusted and transformative digital health platforms. With over 30 years in the health, fitness, and nutrition space, Donna shares how she built AstonRX from the gro...

Tony Kofkin on Hear Me Roar with Kate & Tobi” What does it take to build an empire, give back to society, and still find time to conquer 10 Ironman races? In this episode of Hear Me Roar , hosts Kate Save and Tobi Skovron sit down with Tony Kofkin , the visionary Founder and Director of Kofkin Bond & Co , to unpack three decades of lessons on leadership, wealth, and purpose . Tony’s story...

Meet Rosie Dumbrell – physiotherapist, mum of four, and founder of Everform Therapywear – the medical-grade compression system changing how women experience pregnancy, postpartum recovery and pelvic health. With over 10 years in physiotherapy, Pilates, and women’s health , Rosie saw the gap in traditional support wear and turned her clinical expertise into innovation. Her creation, FemmeCore™ comp...

Jeremy Marmur joins Kate & Tobi on the Hear Me Roar Podcast to unpack more than 22 years of experience across property, hospitality, technology, and wellness. From leading high-performing sales teams to building and exiting successful ventures between 2019 and 2024, Jeremy’s story is a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurial leadership. In this episode, Jeremy shares:🏡 How...

From humble beginnings in Melbourne’s public housing to leading one of Australia’s most respected video production agencies — James Shadrach is proof that grit, purpose, and perseverance can rewrite any story. In this episode of Hear Me Roar, hosts Kate Save and Tobi Skovron sit down with the founder of Purpose Productions to unpack how he built a business that not only looks good on camera but he...

After 25+ years across mental health, education, IT, and facilitation, Joel Hines knows one truth - sustainable success starts with people. As a consultant, facilitator, and coach, Joel helps organisations build human-centred systems where trust, connection, and psychological safety drive performance. Author of Holding Space and a TEDx speaker on the power of storytelling, Joel works with leaders...