Thats Audacious

Amanda Taylor is an accomplished business and wealth strategist, real estate investor, and the founder of Metropolis Enterprises. After 15 years in executive practice management, Amanda transitioned to full-time wealth creation after recognising the transformative power of capital growth and strategic real estate investing. Through her own disciplined investment strategy, she successfully built a...

In a special panel episode of the That's Audacious podcast, host Lauren Clemett brought together seven industry experts to preview the upcoming WOW (Women Of Wisdom) Conference. Hosted by Kelly Kingston, this transformative two-day event takes place on the Gold Coast on October 24 and 25, 2026. Designed specifically to eliminate post-conference overwhelm, the event provides actionable pathways, on...

In a recent episode of the That's Audacious podcast, host Lauren Clemett interviewed digital marketing coach and trainer Sarah Thomson, founder of Online Social Butterfly, to unpack what it takes to build a resilient business and an authentic personal profile. Sarah Thomson spent years working in high-pressure corporate marketing and communications roles before making a sudden exit. Balancing dema...

Libby Harris is the founder of Strategic Book Advisors, an international book publishing strategist, certified mental toughness coach, and former Division 1 sports performance consultant. With a rich background in exercise science and education, Libby spent nearly two decades sitting on her own book concept before finally stepping over the hurdle of fear to publish her first work. Having gone on t...

Marty Wilson, a Certified Speaking Professional and former Australian Comedian of the Year, and Michael Arnot, founder of Encore Speakers with decades of experience booking thousands of keynotes, are the founders of the Mainstage Academy. Together, they assist experts, authors, and industry leaders in building commercially sustainable professional speaking businesses. Following their attendance at...

Through his organisation, I Love Coaching Co., Adam developed the REAL Coach Blueprint - a structured framework designed to help leaders codify their unique lived experiences into proprietary intellectual property. By addressing the widespread issue of professional isolation in the coaching industry, Adam established a collaborative community model where leaders can candidly share challenges and c...

Ben Popplestone is a corporate leadership specialist, the founder of Adventure Mentors, and the innovator behind the Adventure Mindset framework. His unique professional expertise is built upon two distinct, parallel lives: more than two decades of senior corporate leadership within the high-pressure, fast-growth global technology sector, and a lifetime spent pursuing extreme outdoor endurance cha...

Like many marketing agency founders, Matteo initially navigated the common challenges of client acquisition by relying on traditional, one-to-one sales outreach. While these methods yielded some success, he recognised the limitations of scaling a business purely through direct pitching. He developed a more efficient, high-leverage growth model that could expand his reach while simultaneously provi...

Katrena Friel is a highly respected personal branding specialist, award-winning author, sought-after speaker, and TEDx presenter who has spent the last 25 years guiding entrepreneurs toward true mastery in their fields of excellence.  Long before establishing her premier consultancy, Becoming the Expert, her professional journey began in the intense corporate arena. In her 20s, she was characteris...

Robyn Baker, widely recognised in the professional space as The Boring Writer (even though she’s actually incredibly engaging), possesses more than 45 years of experience spanning the corporate, government, and community sectors. As the founder of Busy Connecting, a strategic funding specialist, mentor, investor, and host of the Connection Currency Podcast, her expertise lies in helping businesses...

Anneli Blundell began her professional journey in the high-stakes world of banking and finance. After several years in the corporate sector, she transitioned into a corporate refugee, launching her own coaching and consulting operation over two decades ago. While she initially set out to be an executive coach, her practice naturally evolved as clients began requesting she work with their entire te...

By leveraging the power of AI and mobile technology, Karen developed a solution that allows patients to record real-time data, take photos for clinical context, and generate evidence-based health reports. A turning point for Mikare Health was the strategic decision to enter industry awards early in the product's lifecycle. Despite the product not being fully live at the time, securing an internati...

In this episode of That’s Audacious, Lauren Clemett sits down with Jane Mow, a Sydney-based personal brand stylist and image consultant. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jane helps ambitious women translate their identity into a wardrobe that commands attention. Rather than just talking about fashion, Jane dives deep into the psychology of profile building, explaining why how we present ourselv...

David Antonacci, Teeny Tiny Homes’ co-founder, identified an immense void in the severely unaffordable Australian housing sector. As a result of his desire to provide legitimate low-cost housing options, he realised that standard homes were becoming unobtainable for many people - even to himself when he was attempting to reduce his mortgage burden. Beginning with one granny flat, which he built in...

Carmen Sederino is the visionary founder behind Illuminated Story, a specialist consultancy that helps founders and global leaders transform high-stakes presentations into unforgettable performances. Carmen’s journey is a unique tapestry woven from two distinct worlds: the disciplined, high-pressure environment of corporate leadership and the expressive, creative realm of the performing arts. Desp...

Nikki Langman is not your typical leadership expert. Known as the insatiable agitator, she is a speaker, author, and emotional intelligence (EQ) specialist who challenges the status quo by compelling individuals to confront their greatest obstacles. Her journey into this field was deeply personal, born from a 30-year history with addiction and a quest to understand her own behaviours and reactions...

Nimarta Verma, the founder of Story Sharing, is an exceptional professional known for her unique methodology that helps clients articulate and share authentic stories to build trust and connection. With a background spanning a decade in leadership coaching and extensive experience in brand and marketing for major global brands, Nimarta brings a deep understanding of communication to her work. The...

Angie Dunn, the driving force behind Agile Performance, is a seasoned sales leader with two decades of experience in corporate and start-up environments. After a distinguished career spent building substantial sales revenue for other businesses, Angie made a pivotal decision to focus on her own entrepreneurial dreams. Her initial business venture centred on management and sales training, a natural...

Tammie Rimon is the founder and principal broker of 2020 Finance Brokers and an expert in property and finance, with nearly two decades of experience helping Australians build lasting wealth. She co-founded the business with her husband in 2015, bringing a passion for supporting clients to achieve their financial goals through smart lending structures and strategic property investment. The busines...

Laura Furiosi’s journey to becoming a prominent advocate for individuals navigating divorce began with a struggle through her own divorce. When she faced separation, she was met with overwhelming confusion and a significant lack of clarity regarding the legal process, despite being a successful professional. Laura was fortunate to have a significant resource: her mother, a seasoned family lawyer....

Nicole Lamers, an award-winning Australian entrepreneur and educator, dedicated 22 years to the hairdressing industry, including 15 as a salon owner. Driven by a deep passion for well-being and sustainability, she worked hard to implement conscious choices within her salon. Despite her efforts, Nicole was shocked to discover that many products, even luxury and seemingly natural ranges, contained h...

Marissa Candy, the dynamic force behind The Marketing Factory, has dedicated over 20 years to the media and marketing industry, navigating its complexities and helping businesses thrive. The Marketing Factory specialises in providing key insights and strategies to drive growth and sustainability in the face of constantly evolving customer needs and an overwhelming economy. They are particularly ad...

Matthew Manahan, a talented actor and performer, found himself on an unexpected journey that led him from the stage to the inner workings of Precedent Productions, the company behind the prestigious Australian Small Business Champion Awards. He was introduced to Steve Loe, the founder of Precedent Productions, who was also a keen supporter of the arts, after a theatrical show wrapped up and with n...

Michael Arnot, co-founder of Encore Speakers and Mainstage, is a prominent figure in the Australian speaking industry. His journey began not as a speaker, but as an event manager, where he co-founded an event management company. While organising events, he and his team frequently needed to book speakers and quickly realised there was a significant gap in the market. This experience, coupled with t...

The Leap of Faith: From Engineering to Entrepreneurship Dr. Younes began his career as an aerospace engineer with the Australian Department of Defence and Boeing. However, a life change prompted an audacious decision. When he and his wife, Sarifa, an education professional, couldn't find a suitable childcare centre for their young son, he suggested they build one themselves. This was the start of...