Emma Lovell is a speaker, author and business coach who’s visited 75 countries while running her business remotely—and raising a family. She calls it bleisure: the blend of business, leisure and self-care to create a life of freedom, purpose and joy.

In this episode of The Inspired CEO, Emma opens up about:

• Turning a broken back into a business breakthrough

• How personal tragedy fuelled her legacy project: a book written in deep grief

• Why she believes someday isn’t promised—and how to live like it’s not

This is an inspiring conversation about choosing adventure, creating impact, and making the most of the life you’ve got.

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AFL great. Media lightning rod.

Unfiltered to the very end. Sam Newman sits down with Kate Save for an honest, no-holds-barred conversation about life in the spotlight—from his 300-game footy career and 25 years on The Footy Show, to financial collapse, public backlash, and navigating cancel culture. Sam opens up about:

The highs and lows of playing elite sport

Losing everything (and what it taught him)

Saying what he really thinks—on and off camera

His viral boat trip around Queensland

Why he refuses to play it safe, even at 79

You may not always agree with him—but you’ll never catch him pretending to be anything but himself.

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Ganesh Naidoo is a pioneering doctor, entrepreneur, and the visionary behind Medmate, a digital health platform revolutionizing access to medical care. With a background in general practice and a deep understanding of rural healthcare challenges, Ganesh set out to bridge the gap between patients and essential health services. From launching one of Australia's first electronic prescription systems to creating an end-to-end telehealth and medication delivery network, his work is transforming how Australians receive care. In this episode, Ganesh shares his journey from frontline medicine to health tech innovation, the challenges of scaling a digital platform, and why obesity should be recognized and treated as a medical condition—not a personal failure.

What does it take to go from homelessness to building a global luxury brand?

In this episode of The Inspired CEO, Kate Save sits down with Olivia Carr, founder of SHHH Silk and Self Made Academy, to share her extraordinary story—from a turbulent childhood and sleeping rough to launching a multi-million dollar business rooted in purpose and impact.

Olivia opens up about how she built her brand with heart, took bold risks (like flying to LA with just a handwritten letter), and why honesty and alignment matter more than any business plan. This is a powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, and leading with authenticity. Watch now to be inspired by a founder who’s not afraid to do things differently.

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In this episode of The Inspired CEO, Kate Save sits down with Damian Mander—a former Australian special forces sniper turned global conservationist and founder of Akashinga, the world’s first all-female anti-poaching unit. Damian opens up about his transformation from military service in Iraq to protecting endangered species in Africa. What began as a search for purpose led him to Zimbabwe, where he witnessed the brutal realities of poaching—and decided to do something radical. From training local women from marginalised backgrounds to lead law enforcement efforts, to managing over 13 million acres of protected land across five African countries, Damian shares the extraordinary impact of empowering women in conservation.

Nicky Whelan is an Australian actress and model who made her mark on Neighbours before leaping into the world of Hollywood. You may know her from Hall Pass, The Wedding Ringer, or Scrubs—but behind the camera is a story of resilience, reinvention, and radical authenticity.

In this episode of The Inspired CEO, Nicky opens up about the challenges of starting over in a new country, the reality of life off-set, and how she found grounding through spirituality, service, and wellness. From helping rescue exotic animals to working with icons like Nicolas Cage and Terrence Malick, she shares the raw truths of her journey—and how health, routine, and manifesting the life she wants have kept her strong.

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Tora Brophy is a digital commerce powerhouse who has scaled iconic brands across ANZ—from launching Billabong’s first eComm platform to leading retail growth at Under Armour, Google, and now TikTok. In this episode, Tora opens up about navigating career pivots, leading through ambiguity, and the importance of persistence when the answer is "no."

He also shares the habits that keep him grounded, how he redefines balance as a working dad of two, and why carving out personal time—guilt-free—is critical for long-term success.

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Steve Maarbani, CEO of VentureCrowd and former PwC partner, joins Kate Save on The Inspired CEO to share his remarkable journey from a humble upbringing to transforming Australia’s venture capital landscape.

In this episode, Steve opens up about the early experiences that shaped his drive for fairness, financial literacy, and innovation. He discusses the founding of VentureCrowd, the digitisation of private capital markets, and how he’s enabling everyday investors to back high-impact startups—like the cancer treatment company that raised $5 million through the platform.

Steve also reveals the wellness habits that keep him grounded in a high-pressure environment, from meditation and personal training to his daily dose of broccoli sprouts.

If you're curious about the future of fundraising, innovation, and how founders are solving global challenges, this episode is a must-listen.