The Courage to Continue with Nina Sutton

In this episode of The Courage to Continue, Nina sits down with Ellen Bathgate for a deeply moving conversation about resilience, courage, and rebuilding life after unimaginable adversity.

Ellen shares her journey from building a successful real estate social media business to navigating the devastating accident that changed her family's life forever. She opens up about her husband's extraordinary recovery, the emotional toll ...

In this episode of The Courage to Continue, Nina is joined by her ten-year-old niece, Frankie, for a heartfelt conversation about courage through the eyes of a child.

Frankie shares her experiences navigating primary school, dealing with bullying, and finding the confidence to keep showing up even during difficult times. Together, they discuss the importance of being yourself, leaning on supportive friends and family, and why kindn...

In this episode of The Courage to Continue, Ella Geaney shares a powerful conversation about leadership, resilience, and the life-changing lessons that can emerge from adversity.

Ella shares her journey as a female business owner in a traditionally male-dominated industry, the challenges of building and leading a team of more than sixty people, and the importance of creating a workplace culture built on trust, flexibility, and genu...

In this episode of The Courage to Continue, Nina sits down with Jet Xavier for a deeply honest conversation about resilience, recovery, and the power of choosing a different path. 

Jet shares the realities of substance addiction, the lasting impact of trauma, the challenges of self-forgiveness, and the courage required to rebuild a life after adversity. The conversation also dives into mental health in the real estate industry...

In this episode of The Courage to Continue, Karen McStay opens up about anticipatory grief, the realities of living alongside a terminal dementia diagnosis, and the profound challenges of navigating life as both a daughter and primary carer.

Karen shares the story of her beloved mum, Fiona, who was diagnosed with frontal temporal dementia at just 52 years old. Together, Nina and Karen explore the hidden impact of dementia on famili...

In this episode of The Courage to Continue, Alicia Lecky shares a heartfelt conversation about grief, resilience, and the experiences that have shaped her life both personally and professionally.

Alicia opens up about losing her lifelong best friend to breast cancer, caring for her mother after a devastating accident, and ultimately facing the profound loss of the woman who raised her. She delves into the realities of grief, the gu...

In this episode of The Courage to Continue, Caterina Italiano shares her deeply personal journey through grief after losing both her father to dementia and her sister to a rare kidney illness. We talk about the heartbreaking reality of watching a family of four become two, and how loss can continue to shape every chapter of life long after the initial goodbye.

As Caterina prepares for her upcoming wedding, we explore the emoti...

In this episode of The Courage to Continue, Nina sits down with David Cutler from LJ Hooker Corporate for a deeply personal and powerful conversation. David shares the story of losing his dad at a pivotal age, after his father took his own life, and reflects on what it was like navigating grief so young.

Together, they explore the impact this loss had on his family, particularly his mum, and how those early experiences shaped David...

In this episode of The Courage to Continue, Nina sits down with Tameka Smith to explore the journey of personal growth, business ownership, and the transformation that happens along the way.

From self-described “brat” to confident business owner, Tameka shares what it really takes to step into leadership, build a successful business, and ultimately make the decision to sell.

This conversation is honest, r...

In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, I sit down with David the Medium to explore what it truly takes to step into your purpose and share your gift with the world.

David opens up about his journey of self-acceptance, the challenges of embracing a path that others may not always understand, and the courage required to stand confidently in who you are. We talk about intuition, vulnerability, and the moments that push...

In 2012, Simone O’Brien survived a horrific domestic violence attack that left her with permanent injuries and a lifetime of recovery ahead. What began as emotional and psychological abuse escalated into unimaginable violence, changing her life and the lives of her children forever. In this powerful conversation, Simone shares how she turned trauma into advocacy — using her voice to raise awareness, help others recognis...

Amy Blackburn is a respected leader in the property management industry, but 15 years ago her life changed forever when she lost her brother in tragic circumstances. In this honest and courageous conversation, Amy shares how grief shaped her leadership, the importance of speaking up, and why seeking support is not weakness but strength. Together, we explore how vulnerability can become one of the most powerful tools we have —...

Scott Bateman’s journey to CEO didn’t begin in a boardroom — it began couch surfing, navigating instability and uncertainty about what his future would hold. In this powerful conversation, Scott shares how resilience, self-belief and relentless work ethic transformed his circumstances and shaped the leader he is today. From survival mode to strategic leadership, this episode is a reminder that your starting point ...

At just 25 years old — three months after giving birth to her daughter — Kellie Finlayson was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer. After emergency surgery, intensive treatment, relapse and ongoing therapy, she has chosen to live with unwavering belief that her life is not defined by a diagnosis. In this powerful conversation, Kellie shares how mindset, motherhood and presence shape the way she continues to live fully &m...

Three weeks before I lost my partner Simon, my friend Fiona lost her partner, Evo. In this deeply personal conversation, we share what those early days of grief really looked like — the shock, the survival mode, and the weight of continuing for our families. Fiona opens up about how she found the strength to lead, parent and keep moving forward, even when her world had stopped.

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Welcome to The Courage to Continue....a podcast exploring the human stories behind resilience, perspective, and purposeful leadership.

Hosted by Nina Sutton, the show features honest conversations with people who have been shaped by adversity — not defined by it. These are leaders, founders, creatives, and change-makers who open up about the moments behind the titles: the uncertainty, the pressure, the missteps, and the quiet...