Fearless Conversations

Sherry-Rose Bih was born in Cameroon, moved through Gabon and South Africa, and arrived in Melbourne at six years old. She’s a board member of the Centre for Multicultural Youth , founder of WomanGirl, and a social inclusion coordinator working in mental health. She is also about to launch her own podcast. In this conversation with Dimitri Antonopoulos and Damian Karaula , Sherry-Rose talks about...

In this conversation, Bonny traces a life lived at full stretch: from stage designer in Cold War Berlin to web pioneer on the Sunshine Coast; from a rainforest off-grid in the Queensland hinterland, to the 61st floor of a Manhattan skyscraper — and the burnout that finally brought him to his knees. What emerges is a conversation about identity, stillness, the cost of people-pleasing, and what it a...

Damian Karaula and Dimitri Antonopoulos sat down on a humid Melbourne morning. No agenda. No topic brief. Finally making time for a conversation. We started where a lot of conversations start right now: how do you stay sane in 2026? The noise, the news cycle, the algorithms designed to keep you anxious and activated. Damian talked about what that constant stimulation actually does to your nervous...

In this episode, Dimitri Antonopoulos and Damian Karaula speak with psychologist Julia Cannatelli about vulnerability, resilience, and conscious leadership. Drawing on over 20 years of practice, Julia reflects on why healing and leadership both begin with relationship, and why many workplaces still struggle to create psychologically safe spaces. Together, they explore vulnerability as both necessa...

In this powerful conversation, Dimitri and Damien sit down with Reverend Jon Owen , CEO and Pastor at Wayside Chapel , to explore the depth of what it means to live a life of purpose, service, and grace. From his early days working with asylum seekers and Aboriginal communities in Western Sydney, to his current role walking alongside people on the streets of Kings Cross, Jon has dedicated his life...

In this episode of Fearless Conversations , Dimitri and Damien sit down with Julia Symons , Chief Impact Officer at Athletes for Hope Australia and former elite netballer, to explore the art of leadership through empathy, grace, and connection. Julia reflects on her journey from elite sport to the boardroom — to her current work helping athletes find purpose beyond sport. She shares insights into...

In this episode of Fearless Conversations , Dimitri and Damian sit down with Cameron Schwab , former AFL CEO turned artist, coach, and leadership thinker. The conversation traces Cameron’s remarkable journey from the pressure of football boardrooms to the quiet practice of fine art, and how both worlds shaped his philosophy of leadership. The discussion begins with art as a mindful practice and th...

In this episode of Fearless Conversations we are joined by one of Dimitri's life-long friends, Nikos Psaltopoulos, to discuss the importance of vulnerability, empathy, and connection in a fast-paced and often demanding world. The conversation begins with a reflection on the hero's journey as a metaphor for our own lives. The three friends then explore the challenges of navigating bad leadership, t...

Damian and Dimitri catch up after both turn 50 and reflect on the power of vulnerability, the need for connection and how the hustle-pressure to remain productive is not serving as well at all. ….. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the podcast.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for podcast updates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tank Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentorhub Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this deep and insightful conversation, we meet with Nick Pearce, the founder of HoMie, a social impact venture focused on supporting homeless people through a unique retail and training model. Nick shares his journey of starting HoMie, the challenges and insights he's encountered, and the importance of approaching social issues with curiosity, humility, and a focus on human connection. ….. ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

What does it take to make an impact with creativity, leadership, and a camera? Michelle Hunder is one of Australia’s most celebrated, awarded and revered music photographers. Her transformative journey to becoming a renowned music photographer, and her projects like 'Rise' and 'Her Sound, Her Story,' demonstrate her resilience against adversity, and the discovery of her identity. Enjoy this wonder...

Our discussion with Gilbert of Village Well, touches on our shared interests of human development and transformative, purposeful work. An advocate for regenerative work in our community and society at large, Gilbert provides us with an enlightening and fulfilling perspective of how a career might evolve around impactful work. We delve into various topics about our current way of living and societa...

This conversation series features  Elisabeth Tuckey, the Executive Director of Research, Engagement and Advocacy at Neami National. With a deep sense of social justice, and a connection to the many stories of her family, we explore these stories and more with Elisabeth. We talk through her early career as a journalist, and the impact of her father’s influence. She bravely discusses her ADHD diagno...

In this podcast, Andrew, a seasoned leader and Group CEO of Haven Home Safe , shares his journey of leadership, discussing his experiences, mentors and principles that have shaped his approach to understanding the significant role we play in the wellbeing of the planet, the need for fearless and open-hearted leadership, and the importance of humility in a leadership role. Andrew reflects on the ne...

When the opportunity arose to have our first ever guest back, we jumped at it. Retired Australian Special Forces Commander, Reg Crawford has had a remarkable career — one filled with lessons, insights and stories of leadership. Today we share a conversation about Reg's charity work, his thoughts on resilience and how he embraces solitude to reflect on his own leadership. Our conversation highlight...

This conversation features voice practitioners Fabio and Budi. A vibrant exchange covers their personal journeys into voice work, highlighting how physical tension impacts voice and well-being. The conversation further explores the correlation between self, voice and emotional health, emphasising the need for genuine expression in leadership. The latter part of the dialogue focuses on solitude, co...

We are joined by Marita Davies , Author, Writer and Storyteller — we discuss our shared experiences with discovering our cultural identities, the importance of fun and play to unlocking the awareness of who we are, and how important it is to nurture connection and a strong sense of belonging. A wonderful episode with one of our most valued partners. — Welcome to Fearless Conversations — A simple d...

Damian and Dimitri reflect on how important it is to move into adjacent spaces that make us uncomfortable, and yet provide us with a deep sense of fulfilment, contribution and connection. ….. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the podcast.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for podcast updates⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Tank Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Mentorhub Website⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to The Weekly Journal of Creative Leadership⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe to Th...

Damian and Dimitri reflect on the previous episode, their cultural identities, what it takes to show up authentically and the importance of good necessary trouble to create change. A reflective episode that sees the duo touch on a number of subjects that are very personal to them both.….. ⁠⁠⁠Support the podcast.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for podcast updates⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Tank Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Mentorhub Website ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

Welcome to Fearless Conversations — A simple dialogue between two friends on purpose-driven, impactful leadership. Conversations that are sometimes challenging and confronting, Hopefully insightful and helpful. Conversions which are always fearless.   In this episode, Dimitri Antonopoulos and Damian Karaula are joined by Jess Kelly of HUCX for a conversation that is warm, brave and heart-felt. Jes...

Welcome to Fearless Conversations — A simple dialogue between two friends on purpose-driven, impactful leadership. Conversations that are sometimes challenging and confronting, Hopefully insightful and helpful. Conversions which are always fearless.   Today, Dimitri Antonopoulos and Damian Karaula come back after a two year hiatus, regrouping on everything that occurred in their lives and their bu...

Damian and Dimitri discuss their efforts to stay healthy during lockdowns and maintain momentum with work and life. Get full access to March First at marchfirst.substack.com/subscribe

Damian and Dimitri discuss the art of authentic storytelling. Get full access to March First at marchfirst.substack.com/subscribe

Damian and Dimitri discuss the need for empathy within leadership, and entrepreneurship. Recorded via Zoom during lockdown. Get full access to March First at marchfirst.substack.com/subscribe

Damian and Dimitri discuss the idea of mindfulness and entrepreneurs, how the two ideas are often mistaken as enemies, but actually belong together. Join the duo as they begin a series of discussions on finding mindfulness in the journey of entrepreneurship. Get full access to March First at marchfirst.substack.com/subscribe