The Limitless Equation

"I actually really like feeling uncomfortable." Leisa has never quite known what comfortable feels like. She lives in shades of uncomfortable, and she's built a life and a career around seeing how far she can push herself. Leisa is CMO at QUT, the university she studied at, after a decade as Audience Director at the ABC and earlier years at P&G and Coca-Cola. She was ranked Austr...

"I actually learnt that I'm more intimidating than I think I am." Kedda Ghazarian found that out from a friend, over a drink, completely by accident. It's the kind of gap between how we think we show up and how we're actually received that runs right through this conversation. Kedda is Head of Marketing at Bonds, where she's helped launch Bloody Comfy Period Undies, The U...

"You have to choose your hard." That's Suzana Ristevski, and it sums up how she sees everything. Suzana is the Chief Marketing Officer for Google Australia and New Zealand. She's spent more than 30 years across NAB, GE, Optus, Medical Benefits Fund and 20th Century Fox, and she started out studying commerce and law before one marketing subject changed her whole direction. This conversation goes pl...

"You're a walking hype machine." That's what a friend told Fiona Johnston when she asked people what her superpower actually looked like from the outside. Turns out they were spot on. Fiona is General Manager of Shopper, Brand and Loyalty at Metcash Food, the team behind IGA's brand, loyalty and shopper strategy across the country. She's the one behind the 'You Can't Beat Local' campaign, and afte...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with entrepreneur, trust strategist and Upriva founder Nikki Hills for one of the most vulnerable and inspiring conversations ever shared on the podcast. Together they explore entrepreneurship, resilience, trust, intuition and the power of continuing to move forward when life doesn't go to plan. Nikki shares the incredible journey f...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation , Chloe Hooper sits down with Kate Bailey, a senior brand, digital and media leader, for an honest conversation about hustle, accountability and backing yourself. Kate shares the early career moment she admitted she didn't know what she was doing, the response that changed how she leads, and why finishing 53rd out of 55 at a sailing championship went strai...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation , Chloe Hooper sits down with Linda Na, senior marketing leader and aviation executive, for a deeply honest conversation about leadership, vulnerability, resilience and trusting your intuition. Together they explore what it means to remain calm through uncertainty, lead people with compassion, navigate difficult conversations and find confidence without lo...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Lara Thom to explore self-belief, leadership, founder thinking, and the courage it takes to back yourself. Fresh from stepping away after ten years helping build Guzman y Gomez into one of Australia's most successful brands, Lara reflects on the emotional journey of leaving, the lessons she's learned about succession, and why t...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Bel Harper to explore leadership, presence, and the power of staying true to yourself in challenging environments. With nearly three decades of experience in one of Australia's most competitive and traditionally male-dominated industries, Bel reflects on the lessons she's learned about resilience, stakeholder management, belong...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Naysla Edwards to explore the power of human connection, and why it might be one of the most important superpowers we can develop. From moving across countries and building relationships without a shared language, to redefining happiness, leadership, and personal responsibility, Naysla shares a deeply honest perspective on what...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation , Chloe Hooper sits down with Laura Halbert to explore the power of authenticity, energy, and what it really means to show up as yourself. From navigating high-level executive environments to unlearning perfectionism and finding the courage to speak up, Laura shares her journey from controlled confidence to genuine self-expression. She opens up about leade...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Fleur Marks, agency leader and author, to explore the power of vulnerability and why sharing your story might be the most impactful thing you can do. Fleur opens up about her journey across more than 20 years in the industry, leading agencies, working with major brands, and navigating the pressure of high-performance environmen...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Sophie Madden, CEO of the Media Federation of Australia, to explore the power of collaboration, and why it might be the most underrated superpower in leadership today. Sophie shares her perspective on leading through complexity, managing stakeholders at every level, and why presence, empathy, and human connection are critical t...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Jacquie Alley to explore the power of passion and the responsibility that comes with it. Jacquie shares how her deep emotional connection to the things she cares about has shaped her leadership, her relationships, and her career but also the lessons she’s learned about regulation, boundaries, and self-awareness along the way. F...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation , Chloe Hooper sits down with Tracy Hall to unpack one of the most confronting and powerful stories the podcast has featured. Tracy shares how she unknowingly entered a relationship with one of Australia’s most prolific con men - a man who fabricated his identity, manipulated her trust, and ultimately stole her life savings. What follows is not just a stor...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation , Chloe Hooper sits down with Jodi Murray Freedman to explore the power of warmth, vulnerability, and learning to reconnect with yourself. Jodi opens up about the confidence knocks that shaped her career, including being made redundant while on maternity leave, and how that moment sparked years of self-doubt, but also resilience. She shares the realities o...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation , Janette Higginson from Index Exchange turns the microphone toward host Chloe Hooper , as she reflects on the personal journey that inspired the movement she’s building after her most recent event, "Self-Doubt: the Invisible Pandemic". Chloe opens up about the moment that forced her to confront her own self-belief, sharing how heartbreak and a difficult t...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation , Chloe Hooper sits down with Jane Waterhouse, managing director of Slingshot, to explore the power of Limitless Spirituality in leadership, life and personal growth. Jane opens up about how suffering led her to spirituality, why embracing both the dark and the light is essential to self-belief, and how trust, not control, has shaped her journey through bu...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation , Chloe Hooper sits down with Corrina Brazel to explore the power of Limitless Warmth in leadership, resilience, and life. Corrina shares how her lived experiences shaped her ability to see the bigger picture, why understanding others is essential to building collaborative teams, and how focusing on what you can control creates clarity in even the most ove...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Lizzie Young to explore Limitless Empowerment in leadership, decision-making, and life. Lizzie shares how creating space for others drives stronger outcomes, why forward momentum matters more than perfect planning, and how approaching life with vision can help you become the CEO of your own future. It’s a thoughtful, energising...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Ellie Angell to explore what Limitless Authenticity really means. Ellie opens up about her transition later in life, navigating grief and joy at the same time, the power of empathy in allyship, and why forgiveness, especially of yourself, is often the hardest part of living truthfully. It’s a raw, deeply human conversation abou...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation , Chloe Hooper is joined by Christine Fung to explore what it really means to have Limitless Energy . From leadership transitions and gut-led decision making to surviving breast cancer and redefining what energy looks like in different seasons of life, Christine shares a deeply grounded perspective on how to use energy intentionally, not endlessly. This is...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Nicole Bence from Nova Entertainment to explore the power of ownership and why it’s one of the most transformative skills a woman can develop. Nicole opens up about surviving a life-altering car accident, reclaiming her story, rebuilding fractured relationships, and learning to choose response over reaction. It’s a deeply human...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation, Chloe Hooper sits down with Brooke Aniseko, Head of Digital and Data at Publicis Groupe, to explore the role of care, guilt, and self-leadership in modern motherhood and high-pressure careers. Brooke opens up about carrying the invisible emotional load, the cost of trying to do everything at once, and why treating yourself as the CEO of your own life can...

In this episode of The Limitless Equation , Chloe Hooper sits down with Karen Halligan, Chair of Unlimited and CEO of OzTAM, to explore purpose, perspective, and the power of giving back. Karen shares her deeply personal journey from fostering a child within her family to leading one of the industry’s most impactful not-for-profits and how those experiences reshaped her approach to leadership, jud...