The Inspired CEO

Sabina Read is one of Australia’s most trusted voices in psychology and human behaviour.

As a media commentator, speaker, and co-host of the Human Cogs podcast, she blends warmth and wisdom with real-world insights that help people thrive at work and in life.

In this episode, Sabina shares her proudest moments, lessons learned from burnout, and how she finds balance between work, family and health while supporting others to build m...

Paul Guerra’s career spans global business, public advocacy, and now professional sport — but his leadership philosophy has always been the same: lead with heart, build strong communities, and focus on the future.

From 17 years at Motorola witnessing the birth of mobile phones, to guiding Victorian small businesses through the toughest days of the pandemic as CEO of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce, Paul has been at the centre of ...

Corbin Halliday went from being bedridden with chronic illness to founding one of Australia’s leading clean beauty brands.

What began as a homemade organic tanning solution for friends and family grew into a multimillion-dollar business, now stocked nationally and selling a product every 60 seconds. Along the way, Corbin built a purpose-driven brand, educating consumers on the benefits of natural ingredients and creating products t...

Diana Williams started with a single gym in Bendigo and a vision to create a space where women could feel safe, strong and supported.

What began as a passion project grew into Fernwood Fitness, Australia’s leading women only health club with over 70 locations. Along the way, Diana empowered hundreds of women to become business owners, championed the benefits of strength training for all ages, and redefined what fitness looks like f...

Donna Aston transformed her own health, built a business from scratch, and defied the mainstream by saying fat isn’t the enemy—sugar is.

After being rejected by 17 publishers, she self-published her book Fat or Fiction, sold over half a million copies, and went on to create AstonRX: a digital health platform that’s changing lives around the world.

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Ash Bent has built and exited businesses, faced the collapse of a multimillion-dollar venture, and come out the other side with a whole new perspective.

After burnout reshaped his priorities, Ash turned his focus to wellness, longevity, and building a more intentional life—one that puts health and relationships before hustle. Through ventures like Koud, he’s now helping others optimise their physical and mental wellbeing while stay...

Rudi van der Vlies is on a mission to help 10 million people manage IBS and digestive issues.

As co-founder of Tumme, he’s building a brand that blends science, empathy, and lived experience—shaped by his own journey with Crohn’s disease and years spent navigating gut health confusion.

From billion-dollar ventures to passion-led startups, Rudi shares how adaptability and purpose drive real impact—far beyond the bottom line.

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Professor Felice Jacka is leading a revolution in mental health—one that starts in the gut.

In this episode, Kate Save speaks with the renowned researcher, author, and Director of the Food & Mood Centre to explore the powerful connection between diet, gut health, and mental wellbeing.

Discover the science behind nutritional psychiatry, how the SMILES trial changed everything, and why our food systems may be at the heart of the ...

Dr Michelle McQuaid knows exactly what that feels like. Burnt out, overachieving, and quietly unraveling—until she realised the self-sacrifice wasn’t sustainable.

In this deeply honest episode of The Inspired CEO, Michelle shares how societal expectations planted in childhood keep so many women stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and exhaustion. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.

From nervous system resets to self...

Trish Mackie-Smith is on a mission to make buildings—and the industry behind them—smarter, safer, and more transparent. As the CEO and co-founder of Inndox, she’s transforming property technology with a platform that digitises a building’s entire history—from defects and warranties to maintenance schedules and compliance. In this episode, Trish shares how her career in law exposed a major gap in the property sector—and how that fru...

Suji Sanjeevan is a doctor turned entrepreneur who walked away from clinical research to pursue a different kind of healing—through scent. As the founder of Light & Glo Fragrances and BrandScent, she’s bringing science, storytelling and sensory wellbeing into homes, retailers and boardrooms across the globe. From launching with just $237 while 36 weeks pregnant, to partnering with Amex, global luxury brands, and even gifting he...

What does it really take to lead with kindness—and why is it so often mistaken for weakness? In this episode of The Inspired CEO, Kate Save sits down with Colleen Callander, former CEO of Sportsgirl and Suzanne, to talk about redefining leadership on your own terms.

From burnout to boundaries, Colleen shares the highs, lows and lessons that shaped her journey—from building iconic brands to rebuilding herself. If you’ve ever felt li...