The Inspired CEO

From cadet journalist to one of the most influential figures in Australian media, Peter Blunden AM has spent nearly five decades at the heart of the news industry.
 
Peter shares his extraordinary career across some of Australia’s biggest publications, including The Advertiser, Herald Sun and The Weekly Times, before moving into senior executive roles at News Corp Australia. Along the way, he became part of Rupert Murdoch’s inner editorial circle and was described by Murdoch as “the best mid-market editor of his generation.”
 
In this episode, Peter reflects on the stories, decisions, leadership, and changing media landscape that have defined a remarkable career in Australian journalism.
 
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#AustralianMedia #Leadership #Journalism

One experience in Japan sparked a vision that would transform wellness in Australia.
 
Charles Davidson, co-founder and creative force behind Peninsula Hot Springs, shares how discovering Japanese onsen culture inspired him to create one of Australia’s most iconic thermal wellness destinations.
 
From childhood curiosity to building a world-renowned business, Charles reflects on the challenges, passion, and persistence behind bringing his vision to life. He also shares how he balances business, family, and his own wellbeing while continuing to champion the healing power of water and inspire a growing global movement in thermal wellness.
 
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#Wellness #Entrepreneurship #PeninsulaHotSprings

Behind the public profile is a story of resilience, reinvention, and building something of her own.
 
Alex Fevola shares her journey as an entrepreneur, makeup artist, photographer, author, and mother of four. As the founder of Runway Room, Alex turned her passion for beauty into a thriving cosmetics brand focused on making professional, cruelty-free beauty accessible.
 
Having lived much of her life in the public eye alongside husband Brendan Fevola, Alex opens up about navigating life’s challenges while raising four daughters, building a business, and establishing her own identity. From family and career to the experiences behind her memoir Silver Linings, Alex’s story is one of strength, authenticity, and continuing to move forward through change.
 
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For Chris Judd, success didn’t end when his AFL career did, it simply evolved.

A dual Brownlow Medallist, premiership captain, AFL Hall of Famer, and now successful investor and business leader, Chris shares the mindset that has guided him from elite sport into the next chapter of his life. He reflects on leadership, performance, family, and the lessons that have shaped his approach both on and off the field.

From football to business, Chris offers an honest insight into redefining success, embracing new challenges, and continuing to grow long after the final siren.

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#Leadership #HighPerformance #Success

From financial hardship to building a global fitness community, Stephanie Sanzo’s story is one of strength, resilience and reinvention.
 
A mother of two, strength coach, and entrepreneur, Stephanie shares how she navigated divorce, single parenting, and life on government payments before discovering the transformative power of strength training. What began as one-on-one personal training in a local gym evolved into a global career, reaching millions through the Sweat app before launching her own independent coaching brand and fitness app, LIFTit.
 
Today, Stephanie inspires over 3.5 million people worldwide to build strength, confidence, and resilience both in and out of the gym.
 
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