You're in Charge

Welcome to Season 2 of You’re In Charge. Hosted by chef, business owner, and MasterChef Sri Lanka judge Sav Perera, this season digs into what it really takes to lead — the confidence to back yourself, and to build a life and career on your own terms. Across the season, Sav sits down with inspiring women in business and leadership to unpack the real stories behind their success: the wi...

As an Indigenous business executive and social activist, Tanya Hosch is no stranger to being the ‘first’ and ‘only’ in some of Australia’s most prominent boardrooms. And if there’s one thing she want’s you to know, it’s to lead with authenticity. In this final episode of You're in Charge Season 1, Tanya and Sav dive deep into the tolls and triumphs o...

Sasha Baranikov once took a tech company from day 1 to ASX listing in under 5 years. A few years later it was sold for $3.7 BILLION. These days, Sasha is using her keen instinct for entrepreneurship to help others kickstart their own endeavours. In this episode, Sasha and Sav cover the Founder Mindset, bouncing back from disappointment and what Sasha looks for when she invests in new start ups. Fo...

Working on the frontlines of one of the biggest mergers in South Australia today, Professor Jessica Gallagher has a unique understanding of the risks and opportunities that come with shepherding brands into a new era. In this episode, Sav sits down with the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor International and External Engagement at the brand-new Adelaide University. Together, they lift the lid on the univ...

After winning The Block in 2013, Alisa Fraser and her twin sister Lysandra took the leap into business. These days, the two lead a multi-million-dollar interior design empire and are constantly looking for new ways to meet their customers’ needs. Today, Sav sits down with Alisa to unpack burnout, the mindset you need for the first 5 years, and the realities of business after reality TV. Foll...

Ever wondered how Boost Juice became a global phenomenon? Janine Allis started Boost Juice in 2000 as a 32-year-old with no business experience. Today, the franchise is known around the world for its refreshing menu and vibrant culture. Join Sav as she chats with Janine about her business philosophy, crafting a culture that sticks and seeing the value of a business beyond its bottom line. Follow J...

With over 170,000 followers hanging on her every word, influencer Brooke Upton has learnt a lot about how to grow an audience. After missing out on a med study placement, Brooke’s pivot to media uncovered a passion for branding, social media and creating meaningful connections online. Join Sav and Brooke as they chat how authenticity starts behind the scenes, the pitfalls of scarcity mindset...

Ready to take a leap and build your own business? So is Sav Perera. Join Sav (MasterChef 2024) as she gets the low down on all things business, leadership, venture capital and entrepreneurship from women at the top of their game. You’re in Charge will delve into the business of building confidence, the business of bouncing back, the business of brokering security, and the business of being y...