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THE LIFESTYLE SUITE REPRESENTING AUSTRALIA' S LEADING HEALTH AND LIFESTY LE EXPERTS
THE LIFESTYLE SUITE
HOME OF AUSTRALIA’S LEADING HEALTH
AND LIFESTYLE EXPERTS
THE LIFESTYLE SUITE TALENT SIMONE LANDES, DIRECTOR
The Lifestyle Suite Talent (TLS Talent) is Australia's only talent Simone has more than 15 years experience in talent
agency representing Australia's leading health, sport and lifestyle management across diverse industry groups. Prior to starting
experts. We work with Australia's best loved media doctors, health at The Lifestyle Suite (previously SL Talent Management)
practitioners, elite athletes, lifestyle educators and influential experts Simone was a Director at Macquarie Bank, working as a
who can provide advice and support in the areas of health and senior member of their Talent Acquisition and Talent
wellbeing to the Australian Public. Management teams. Simone has extensive experience
working in the corporate sector, is skilled in acquiring and
FOR OUR TALENT WE PROVIDE: developing new talent and is passionate about working
closely with her talent to develop and nurture their careers.
For our talent we provide:
Support to build their digital and broadcast media presence.
Opportunities to build and develop their profile through
appearances, events and speaking engagement
Relationships that will allow them to match their brand with
others that offer synergistic commercial opportunities.
The lifestyle Suite's Talent are experienced in all areas of media
including television, radio, print and social and digital platforms.
They are available for brand endorsements and ambassador
activities, PR and advertising campaigns including media
interviews and launches, corporate and keynote speaking, event
hosting and appearances, charity and philanthropic work and
content creation.
THE LIFESTYLE SUITE IS THE HOME OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST INFLUENT IAL LIFESTYLE TALENT - EXPERTS IN EVERYTHING FROM MEDICINE TO PSYCHOLOGY, ANIMAL
HEALTH TO SPORT, AND NUTRITION TO DESIGN, ALL UNDER ONE ROOF.
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MEDICINE
EXPERT BIO
DR GINNI MANSBERG
GP & TV PRESENTER
6 CHILDREN, A BUSY GP PRACTICE AND TV COMMITMENTS IS ENOUGH TO SLOW MOST
PEOPLE DOWN, BUT NOT DR GINNI MANSBERG, ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST TRUSTED HEALTH
AND WELLBEING EXPERTS.
A well-respected GP for more than 25 years She is an accomplished speaker, sought after
and currently working in general practice in as an authority on everything from sleep to
Sydney's San Souci. Ginni is a specialist in the beating stress, wellness, life balance,
areas of women’s health, menopause, menopause and a range of general health and
parenting, children's and general health, seeing medical related topics, each delivered with her
everyone from new-borns through to their customary sense of humour. She is refreshingly
great grandparents. real and honest, knowledgeable and engaging,
modern and upfront in her thinking.
Beyond the practice, Ginni is a regular on TV as
host of Foxtel's Embarrassing Bodies Australia, Ginni says being a GP and sharing in the lives of
Channel 7's resident GP on Sunrise and The her patients keeps her grounded and it's her
Morning Show, and expert on SBS's Medicine or warmth, together with her sane and practical
Myth. In addition to her clinical and media work, advice and her ability to tackle the sometimes
she also sits on a number of Advisory Boards difficult health questions head on, that make
and is a supervisor in the medical faculty at the her popular with patients and audiences alike.
University of Notre Dame.
Describing her family as her greatest
Having completed a Graduate Diploma of achievement, Ginni is also a wife and mum in a
Journalism at UTS, she is also an accomplished blended family of eight, a role that she
writer and has worked extensively as a medical describes as giving her the inspiration, joy and
journalist, contributing regular feature articles no doubt endless stories to share.
and columns for a range of consumer and trade
Dr Ginni is available for media interviews and
publications.
appearances, PR campaigns, and TV and radio
She has five books under her belt including her presenting.
recent best sellers ‘The M Word’ and ‘The New
Teen Age’ and has a sixth book due for release
in 2023. Ginni also runs a medical consulting
practice and is the cofounder and Medical
Director of cosmeceutical skincare company,
ESK.
EXPERT BIO
DR NIKKI STAMP FRACS
CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON, SPEAKER, AUTHOR &
PRESENTER
ONE OF ONLY TWELVE FEMALE CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEONS IN AUSTRALIA, DR NIKKI STAMP
IS A HEART SURGEON ON A MISSION - TO BRING INSPIRATION AND EDUCATION TO PEOPLE
EVERYWHERE.
Nikki holds a Bachelor of Medicine and She has written for publications including The
Bachelor of Surgery with Honours from the Huffington Post, The Guardian, The Sydney
University of Western Australia and holds a Morning Herald and Mamamia.
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of A sought-after speaker and mentor, she also
Surgeons, specialising in cardiothoracic featured prominently in the ‘I Look Like a
surgery.
Surgeon’ and ‘This is What We Look Like’
With a special interest in heart disease in campaigns in 2017, which aimed to provide
women and transplantation, Nikki has a strong women with strong, positive role models.
desire to change the way we think about health
She was nominated for Cosmopolitan’s Woman
and is committed to raising awareness of of the Year - Game Changer and one of Harper
women’s heart disease, currently the number Bazaar’s Women of the Year for 2017 as well as
one killer of Australian women. She has worked one of Time Out Sydney’s 40 Under 40 and
with a number of networks including Channel 7 Mamamia’s Inspirational Women You Can Look
and the ABC hosting programs including Up To.
Operation Live on the 7 network and Heartbeat:
The Miracle Inside you on ABC’s flagship Dr Nikki is available for all types of media and
science show Catalyst. She is the author of PR opportunities, TV and radio presenting,
books - Can You Die of a Broken Heart? and writing and corporate speaking.
Pretty Unhealthy with a third due for release in
2022.
Nikki is a passionate advocate for women
achieving in domains that are traditionally
dominated by men and is a strong advocate for
the importance of self-care and work life
balance.
EXPERT BIO
DR PREEYA ALEXANDER
GP & 'THE WHOLESOME DOCTOR'
DR PREEYA ALEXANDER AKA ‘THE WHOLESOME DOCTOR’ IS A PRACTICING GP BASED OUT OF
MELBOURNE, PASSIONATE ABOUT ALL THINGS ‘PREVENTION IN MEDICINE AND ON A QUEST TO
MAKE HEALTHY EASIER.
Dr Preeya Alexander is a practicing GP working She is also a regular contributor to online
in Richmond, Melbourne and holds a Bachelor publications such as The Grace Tales,
of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery from Mamamia and other lifestyle websites, finding a
Adelaide University. A member of FRACGP way to combine her passion for medicine and
since 2016, she also works as a medical her role as an educator to become a shining
educator with Eastern Victoria GP Training example of the qualified ‘expert influencer’
where she assists in the education of training
Aside from her work as a GP, Preeya is also a
GPs. passionate cook, particularly skilled at throwing
As a doctor and mum, Preeya is passionate as many vegetables as possible into a meal.
about preventative medicine and improving She is a huge fan of her veggie patch and
health literacy so people can make informed particularly enjoys preparing family meals with
decisions when it comes to their health; she home grown vegetables. She also has a love
shares her tips/experiences and medically for travelling, reading fantasy novels and
evidence-based thoughts across her blog and walking and talking with friends and family!
social platforms- The Wholesome Doctor. Dr Preeya Alexander specialises in preventative
Across her platforms, Preeya, with her wisdom, health, general medicine, mental health,
intellect and relatable tips and information, has paediatric and women’s medicine and sexual
built a loyal and engaged following - becoming health and is available for expert medical
the voice of a generation. commentary, keynote speaking, media
campaigns and brand partnerships.
Dr Preeya has featured as an expert on Sunrise,
The Drum, medical program The Good
TV/Health Minute and The Good Life on
Talking Lifestyle (radio) and later this year, will
take on the role of Channel 10’s Good Chef on
Good Chef Bad Chef.
EXPERT BIO
DR MICHELA SORENSEN
GP & RURAL & WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCATE
GP & RURAL & WOMEN'S HEALTH ADVOCATE THE PAST FEW YEARS HAS SEEN DR MICHELA
SORENSEN BUILD A REPUTATION FOR BREAKING DOWN MEDICAL INFORMATION INTO EASILY
DIGESTIBLE MESSAGES RELEVANT TO EVERYDAY AUSSIES.
Her warmth and trustworthiness made her a Michela has worked in rural Uganda, Alice
favourite guest on Seven Network’s The Springs, Karratha (WA) and far north
Morning Show & The Daily Edition, and she has Queensland. These experiences reinforced her
been quoted in ABC News, News.com.au and conviction that only healthy communities can
Mamamia on topics including vaccination, skin truly prosper.
cancer protection and mental health
Michela also has a keen interest in women’s
challenges faced by children during the
health, paediatrics, fertility and mental health; in
pandemic. particular, the challenges facing young women
Currently practicing in Sydney where she lives, in the digital age, such as the pressures of
Michela also has extensive experience working ‘hustle culture’ and beauty standards displayed
in rural and isolated locations and is passionate on social media.
about building empowered and thriving In her clinic, she works extensively with women
regional communities; something she believes aged 14 to 30, responding to the unique needs
is possible by enabling access to, and a better of this group by not only supporting them in
understanding of, reliable health information. understanding and managing their physical
Growing up in the country, where the nearest wellbeing but also supporting them to build
doctor (often booked out months in advance)
resilience and enhance their mental wellbeing.
was 200km away - Michela realised the value
of reliable healthcare at an early age. She Dr Michela Sorensen is available for expert
understands the value of a good relationship medical commentary, keynote speaking, media
and convenient access to a medical campaigns and brand partnerships.
professional.
A graduate of the University of Newcastle in
2011 and admitted to the Royal Australian
College for General Practitioners in 2013,
EXPERT BIO
DR AMANDEEP HANSRA
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
A G P FO R MO RE THAN 17 Y EARS, AMANDEEP C O NSULTS WITH PATIENTS AT BO NDI
DO C TO RS IN SY DNEY , AUSTRALIA. ALO NG SIDE HER C LINIC AL WO RK, SHE' S A
RESPEC TED DIG ITAL HEALTH AND INNO VATIO N EXPERT AND A THO UG HT LEADER.
Amandeep’s passion for medicine is matched by Amandeep’s quest to help every human take
her enthusiasm for innovation, technology and better control of their healthcare saw her
business, and she loves exploring the ways all collaborate with Medgate to set up a telehealth
these can intersect to spark meaningful change. business in the Philippines, addressing poor
Her natural optimism and approachability means access to healthcare in that country.
she’s regularly tapped for media comment on the
future of healthcare. And her desire to improve the healthcare
system also extends to helping clinicians have
Amandeep didn’t start out intending to have such better experiences in the industry. She’s
a diverse career. After entering general practice incredibly proud of Creative Careers in
she got an opportunity to work with Medibank and Medicine, an organisation she set up to help
then Telstra, using new technologies to help doctors enhance their career paths.
provide remote healthcare access in rural and
remote communities via telehealth. That set the As well as a GP, Amandeep is a Fellow of the
wheels in motion for a career path has been Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
anything but ordinary. and Australasian Institute of Digital Health, has a
Masters in Public Health and Tropical Medicine,
Inspired, she went on to found a consulting and holds an Australia Certificate in Civil Aviation
company which focuses on wellbeing, Medicine. She’s also a Certified Health
technology, governance and innovation in the Informatician of Australia. In 2017 she was
health sector. She has since cultivated a vocation awarded the Women Leading in Business
of providing services to state and federal Scholarship for the Global Executive MBA at the
governments as well as hospital groups, insurers, University of Sydney.
start-ups, health services, investors and
businesses. Dr Amandeep Hansra is available for expert
medical comment, keynote speaking, media
campaigns and brand partnerships.
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FOOD & NUTRITION
EXPERT BIO
DR JOANNA MCMILLAN
DOCTOR OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE, DIETITIAN &
HEALTH ADVOCATE
A PHD QUALIFIED NUTRITION SCIENTIST AND ACCREDITED PRACTISING DIETITIAN DR JOANNA
MCMILLAN IS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE AND MOST TRUSTED HEALTH & WELLBEING
EXPERTS.
A regular on TV, Jo most recently appeared as With a powerful, passionate and relaxed
a host on ABC’s flagship science show Catalyst presenting style, Jo holds the attention of
- Beating Diabetes and the three-part series audiences wherever she goes. Her versatility as
Gut Revolution. She appears regularly on a speaker has allowed her to not only deliver
Channel 9’s Today Show, 7 & 9 News and workshops and keynotes but also to host and
Studio 10, and across a variety of radio moderate large scale corporate and high-
networks, online and print publications. profile public events including her role as
interviewer for Jaime Oliver on his most recent
With a passion for answering the tough
trip to Australia.
questions when it comes to the increasing
amount of diet, health and nutrition topics out Joanna is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow
there, Jo says: with La Trobe University and a Fellow of the
Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. She
"My goal is to inspire individuals and give the is the founder of Get Lean - an online lifestyle
information needed to embrace a healthy, change program; and she has authored nine
active lifestyle. One where you love to eat well books and 2 audiobooks – GutFull & Food with
& choose to live this way not because you think another two due for release in 2022.
you should, but because you know that when
She has a weekly column - My Day on a Plate
you do, you look and feel your absolute best,
in Sunday Life and regularly contributes to
and you can give and get more out of life.”
numerous publications and online blogs. She is
Jo has a natural ability to translate complex a proud ambassador for Diabetes Australia,
science into simple, everyday messages that Skin Health Institute and Foodbank.
engage; benefiting the wellbeing of audiences Joanna is available for keynotes, brand and
across all media platforms, be it broadcast, campaign partnering, content creation and
audio, print or in front of a live audience. media opportunities.
SHOWREELEXPERT BIO
LEE HOLMES
YOGA TEACHER, NUTRITION COACH
& WHOLE FOODS CHEF
LEE IS A QUALIFIED CLINICAL NUTRITIONIST WITH AN ADVACED DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL
NUTRITION AND AN ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN INTEGRATIVE NUTRITIONAL THERAPEUTICS,
HATHA YOGA TEACHER, VEDIC MEDITATOR AND WHOLE FOODS CHEF.
A holistic nutritionist (Adv Cert. Food In 2013 she took home the overall prize at the
and nutrition), Health Coach (Institute of Bupa Health Influencer Awards and the best
Integrative Nutrition), Hatha Yoga Teacher blog in the Healthy Eating Category.
and Whole Foods Chef, Lee Holmes is a mum Her best-selling recipe books cater for anyone
on a mission – to change the way we eat and looking to overhaul their diet and increase their
alter the perception that cooking fresh, intake of fresh, wholesome and nutrient-rich
wholesome, nutrient-rich meals is difficult, foods as well as a growing number of people
complicated and time consuming. who suffer from autoimmune disorders, Crohns
Lee’s story isn’t what you might expect. and Coeliac disease, IBS, ulcerative colitis,
Passing up her former qualifications in food candida, food allergies and intolerances.
and nutrition, Lee worked for 15 years in high- Today Lee appears regularly on Australian
level positions in the music and television television and in publications both here and
industries before she was diagnosed with a abroad such as The Times UK, The Daily
crippling autoimmune disease. Express Newspaper UK, Elle magazine, Body &
In 2006, after embarking on a journey of Soul, The Age, The Australian, Good Weekend,
self-discovery, travelling the world to discover Cosmopolitan magazine, Mind Food, Australian
foods that could be used to heal the body at a Good Taste, Vogue, Mind Body Green, Foxtel
cellular level, Lee used food as medicine and Lifestyle and Wellbeing magazine.
successfully recovered. Lee is available for all types of media
Her mind alive with ideas for new recipes, opportunities, TV and radio presenting,
she decided to share her creations, and today brand partnerships, cooking demonstrations,
her blog is one of the leading lifestyle blogs in appearances, events, corporate speaking and
Australia, focused simply on making realistic training.
and small changes every day.EXPERT BIO
MASSIMO MELE
CHEF
MASSIMO MELE IS A FIRST-CLASS CHEF WITH BIG ITALIAN HEART AND SOUL. HIS PASSION FOR
FOOD, PARTICULARLY ITALIAN FOOD, COMES FROM BEING SURROUNDED BY IT FROM AN
EARLY AGE.
Born in Tasmania and raised in Naples, After 20 years cooking in some of the country’s
Massimo watched his grandmother, aunties and busiest, best kitchens and alongside the famed
mother cook and prepare food in the kitchen chefs who have owned them, Massimo
every day. He believes the thing that makes continues to build on his success through his
Italian food amazing is simplicity and the business Food by Massimo-hosting Street
freshest ingredients. feasts and guest appearances at specialty
His career reads with a slew of awards and diners across Australia as well as running
between 1999 and 2005 he won everything cooking demonstrations and producer dinners
in his native Tasmania.
from Apprentice of the Year, to a Chef’s Hat and
the People’s Choice Awards at the Lexus Young Just like his cooking, in life he is full of spirit and
Chef of the Year Competition. adventure, excelling in his true passion - Italian
street food shared with friends and diners,
Hungry for more knowledge, Massimo took off
creatively, simply and superbly in a social and
around the world, moving back to Italy’s south
uncomplicated way.
to master his craft while travelling including to
the US where he managed a large team of His TV appearances include Foxtel’s Imagine
chefs for the G’Day USA gala event which This, Ready Steady Cook, Yes Chef, Mornings
catered for 800 VIPs from around the world. Battle of the Chef’s and he is a regular at food
On his return to Australia - Massimo’s ethos of and wine shows around the country. Live on
Tutti A Tavola (everyone to the table) was stage he is at once entertaining, charming and
down-right cheeky.
brought to life when he hosted his own pop up
by the same name, collaborating with local Massimo is available for TV presenting, brand
producers and celebrating the art of true Italian partnerships, live events and cooking
feasting - where good food is made with fresh demonstrations.
seasonal ingredients, cooked simply and with
little fuss.EXPERT BIO
KATE GIBBS
FOOD & TRAVEL WRITER, FOOD STYLIST,
PHOTOGRAPHER, AUTHOR & COOK
KATE IS A JOURNALIST, FOOD, TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE WRITER, BLOGGER, FOOD STYLIST,
PHOTOGRAPHER AND AUTHOR. SHE IS THE FORMER EDITOR FOR DELICIOUS ON SUNDAY AND
HER BLOG IS A FOOD, TRAVEL AND DESIGN HUB.
Kate is known for seeking out the best taste Sydney-based, Kate is a champion of real food
in food, travel, entertaining and style. She is and cooking, eating seasonally and sustainably,
the former editor of delicious. on Sunday, has and bringing the best quality into our kitchens
written extensively for delicious., The Wall to improve our health and lives; offering stylish
Street Journal, US-based AFAR magazine, solutions to food, entertaining, travel and home
various Broadsheet travel lift-outs, Australian that are aspirational and accessible. Her skills
Gourmet Traveller, and was a weekly food extend to all aspects of food styling, recipe
columnist for Sunday Style. She has been a development and exceptional food
restaurant reviewer for Sunday Life, The photography.
Foodies Guide to Sydney, SMH Good Food She appears regularly on our TV screens,
under $30, and the SMH Good Cafe Guide. having cooked on Rachel Khoo’s Kitchen
Kate has published three cookbooks - ‘The Notebook and appearing many times on The
Thrifty Kitchen’ (Penguin Books, 2009), a book Morning Show and Everyday Gourmet with
for aspiring cooks called ‘After Toast’ (Allen & Justine Schofield.
Unwin, 2012), and a foodoir - a memoir and Kate is a warm and engaging MC and host with
culinary tribute to her grandmother Margaret deep food knowledge and understanding and
Fulton, ‘Margaret and Me’ (Murdoch Books, is the MC for Taste Festivals across the country.
2015).
Kate is available for writing, TV presenting,
She has won a Press Club of Australia award for hosting, brand partnering, MC and event
her journalism and today she is recognised as hosting, keynote speaking and cooking
an interviewer, reviewer and researcher. demonstrations.
Growing up as the granddaughter of Australia’s
cooking
legend Margaret Fulton, her passion for food
was inevitable.EXPERT BIO
JAIME ROSE CHAMBERS
NUTRITIONIST, DIETITIAN & COOK
JAIME IS PASSIONATE ABOUT EVERY ASPECT OF FOOD; HOW IT’S GROWN, PRODUCED AND
PACKAGED; HOW IT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER AND MAKES THEM FEEL; AND HOW IT AFFECTS
OUR BODIES AND HEALTH.
Jaime is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) She is strongly affiliated with the Prostate
and Nutritionist who holds a Bachelor of Cancer Centre at St Vincent’s Hospital and
Nutrition & Dietetics from the University of speaks at support groups for individuals with
Newcastle and is completing a Masters of prostate and breast cancer.
Clinical Science in Complementary Therapies. A
Jaime is a well-respected voice in diet and
lover of food, Jaime considered a career as a
nutrition and is the author of two books focused
chef before deciding to combine her two
on the16:8 Intermittent Fasting protocol,
passions, food and health. published by Pan Macmillan. She has delivered
Today her days are spent helping her patients a number of corporate seminars on various
understand their food behaviours, patterns in nutrition topics, is a regular contributor to
their eating, dietary mistakes and how they can publications such as Body & Soul appears
work towards a happier and healthier future regularly on The Today Show and A Current
whilst still being able to enjoy the foods they Affair.
love. It’s Jaime’s passion and absolute love for what
Jaime works with a wide range of patients she does that have earnt her true warmth and
across a range of conditions including respect from everyone she meets – patients
overweight and obesity, high cholesterol, and the public alike.
diabetes, heart disease, food allergies and
Jaime is available for all types of media and PR
intolerances, polycystic ovary syndrome and
opportunities, TV and radio presenting, recipe
cancer. She also has a special interest in creation, cooking demonstrations,
prostate cancer and coeliac disease. appearances, events, corporate speaking and
She is passionate about children’s health, training.
particularly now as the mother of 2 boys and
has previously worked as a Nutrition Leader for
Go4Fun, an NSW Government project targeted
at improving the overall health and wellbeing of
overweight and obese children aged 7 to 13, by
educating both them and their parents.JOURNALISTS & PRESENTERS
EXPERT BIO
SHELLY HORTON
JOURNALIST, TV PRESENTER & EVENT HOST MC
SHELLY HORTON’S HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR SAID SHE WAS TOO OPINIONATED
AND WARNED HER TO TONE IT DOWN. SHE IGNORED HIM AND TURNED IT INTO A CAREER.
Now Shelly’s opinion can be heard nationally a Her motto is the 5Ps (Prior Preparation Prevents
number of times each week with regular Piss-poor Performance) so she’s always well
segments on Channel 9’s TODAY, TODAY EXTRA, prepared, well researched, arrives early and
3pm News and Weekend TODAY and 20-1. She is ensures the VIPs are made to feel special.
also a lifestyle presenter for 9Honey, the host of When it comes to keynote addresses Shelly
9Honey’s Talking Honey, He Said/She Said and uses her skills as a media and presentation
the Married At First Sight spin off show Talking
trainer to offer tips on how to present with
Married.
confidence. Her speech at a Women's
Shelly knows how to present client messages by conference in Fiji, “How to nail your next
weaving them into her own cheeky and honest presentation”, received five-star reviews for the
delivery. She knows what it takes to be a good practical and entertaining content.
MC. Her keynote speeches, presented here and
She can give tips on how to make small talk,
overseas, are motivating, practical and uplifting. network like a pro and, how to extract yourself
Her 25-year career highlights include 11 years from dull conversations. She has presented her
reporting for the ABC, eight years as a presenter motivational key note speech “Bite off more than
on Channel Seven, six years as a journalist at you can chew and chew like crazy” to many
Fairfax and five years as the South Pacific organisations.
correspondent for Entertainment Tonight USA.
Shelly is authentic, real and prides herself on
Her background in live TV means she’s super
being honest even on topics most shy away
comfortable in front of a crowd. She has been the
from including what seems to be the last female
MC and hosted Q&A sessions for large events
taboo – her choice to not have children. As she
including corporate events for over 2000 people,
says: “I like children I just couldn’t eat a whole
charity fundraising galas for over 1000 people, one.”
champagne lunches of 100 or beauty breakfasts
for just 40.
Shelly has a good sense of humour and can think
on her feet. She knows how to relax a crowd or
excite a group as needed.
SHOWREELEXPERT BIO
CASEY BEROS
EXPERT HEALTH COMMUNICATOR, FACILITATOR, MC,
SPEAKER, JOURNALIST
ONE OF AUSTRALIA'S MOST EXCITING HEALTH COMMUNICATORS, CASEY BLENDS STORYTELLING
AND SCIENCE TO HELP US ALL LIVE HAPPIER, HEALTHIER LIVES.
For 15 years, Casey’s job has been to ask Casey is an experienced health journalist who has
questions of our brightest minds on how to live a written for all of Australia’s leading digital
better life. Along the way, she found some platforms including: Body & Soul, Women’s Health,
answers and now blends them with her passion Mamamia and news.com.au.
for science and storytelling to deliver practical Her first book, The ‘Bad’ Girl’s Guide To Better
wisdom in a way that is equally entertaining as it was published in June 2021 to a flurry of press as
is educational. she delivered crucial health messaging in an
Whether it's improving the health literacy of the entertaining and easily digestible format. This
public or educating an audience of doctors, modern-day ‘bible’ offers a hilarious and poignant
Casey is often called upon to act as a conduit take on growing through some of our worst
between clinician and consumer. Her mission is to behaviours to step into a better, brighter future.
help bridge the illusive gap between ‘knowing’
Casey is particularly passionate about educating
and ‘doing’, applying a personal development
Australians about their wellbeing, but also simply
lens to public health issues.
navigating the obstacle course of life, delivered
She is comfortable hosting both public-focused with her signature ‘real’ approach; honest, current
health programs as well as educational events for and seriously entertaining.
health care professionals, a skill she has applied
She has a unique ability to weave together stories
to great acclaim for brands such as Eli Lilly, Novo from evidence-based expert opinion, the research
Nordisk, Danone and the Jodi Lee Foundation. and the word ‘on the street’, and is a natural in the
In 2016 she hosted Channel 10’s Everyday Health role of facilitator and curator for any type of health
and prior to that spent three seasons as lifestyle and wellbeing event.
reporter on Tonic on ABC TV under the guidance Casey is available for presenting, event hosting,
of her mentor Dr Norman Swan, now screening as
medical facilitation, brand partnering and content
part of the Tonic Direct system to millions of
creation.
Australians each month. Having partnered with
many of Australia’s leading health organisations,
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For more, contact simone@thelifestylesuite.com www.thelifestylesuite.comPSYCHOLOGY
EXPERT BIO
DR TIM SHARP
PSYCHOLOGIST, AUTHOR & SPEAKER
DR TIM SHARP IS AUSTRALIA’S VERY OWN ‘DR HAPPY’, AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE POSITIVE
PSYCHOLOGY MOVEMENT AND FOUNDER OF THE HAPPINESS INSTITUTE.
With three degrees in psychology (including a He is an engaging and sought-after public
Ph.D.) and an impressive record as an academic, speaker, accomplished presenter and regular on
clinician and coach, Dr Happy has run one of Australian and International television screens,
Sydney’s most respected clinical psychology featuring on Today, The Morning Show, Studio 10,
practices, a highly regarded executive coaching The Project, SBS Insight and a host of other
practice, and is founder and CHO (Chief programs. He also contributes to a variety of print
Happiness Officer) of The Happiness Institute, and online media, including Body & Soul, SMH,
Australia’s first and largest organisation devoted The Australian Financial Review, The Weekend
to enhancing happiness. Australian, Sunday Life and Mamamia.
After more than 10 years of formal psychology He has consulted multinational organisations and
study, and another decade lecturing in and worked with clients from all corners of society
researching human behaviour and emotion, he and business – making his appeal and ability to
has taught at most of the major universities in resonate with any audience one of his greatest
Australia and is currently Adjunct Professor at strengths.
both UTS and RMIT. Actively involved in research, He has consulted to multinational organisations
his key areas of interest include enhancing
and worked with clients from all corners of
happiness at work and promoting healthy living
society and business – making his appeal and
via positive psychology principles.
ability to resonate with any audience one of his
Tim is the best-selling author of a number of greatest strengths.
books including The Good Sleep Guide, The
After tireless efforts for more than 25 years to
Happiness Handbook, 100 Ways to Happiness: a
improve mental health and promote happiness
guide for busy people, 100 Ways to Happy
and positivity, he is firmly in the eye and mind of
Children: a guide for busy parents and Live the public as a leader in mental health and the
Happier, Live Longer – your guide to positive authority on all thing's happiness.
ageing; and over the past 2 years has written and
recorded a staggering 6 audiobook titles in his Dr Happy is available for all types of media
Habits for Happiness series for Audible – the first opportunities, TV and radio presenting, brand
book of which has been downloaded over partnerships, corporate speaking and training.
1million times, alone.
SHOWREELEXPERT BIO
DR KIERAN KENNEDY
MEDICAL DOCTOR OF PSYCHIATRY AND MENTAL HEALTH
ADVOCATE
A DOCTOR WITH DEGREES IN PSYCHOLOGY, HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY AND MEDICINE/SURGERY,
KIERAN’S EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS PLUS A DOWN-TO-EARTH NATURE MAKE
HIM UNIQUELY PLACED TO GUIDE AUSTRALIANS ON MATTERS OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
Kieran is a passionate advocate for mental And the mission that really drives him is the
wellness, and men’s health and fitness, and is quest to create a climate where people
committed to pushing back on the stereotypes become open about discussing their mental
that prevents people taking good care of their health challenges without stigma.
health – both body and mind. One of his Given his easy-going nature and relatability, it’s
strongest messages is the importance of being easy to see why Kieran has become a go to
physically fit in order to be mentally fit. And he’s voice for physical and mental wellbeing,
not just paying lip service – Kieran is actively regularly writing for Men’s Health magazine, GQ
living his message as a fitness and sports and The House of Wellness, and being quoted
devotee, and has even worked in bodybuilding in outlets such as WebMD, Mamamia and Vice.
and fitness modelling. He’s also a favourite on the small screen,
His clinical work spans assisting crisis patients in making appearances on Today, A Current Affair
the emergency department to supporting and Studio 10. On top of all that, he hosts Ticker
outpatients with both mental health and Health weekly on global streaming news
neurological disorders – a keen interest area for platform Ticker News, speaking directly to a
Kieran. Through both his clinical work in new generation facing unique mental health
psychiatry and his media work, Kieran is challenges in the digital age.
committed to delivering a modern take when it His expertise has also seen him in demand as a
comes to our approach to health and wellbeing. keynote speaker. Kieran has spoken at events,
He’s known for distilling complex medical health-related campaigns and mental health
information into easy-to-grasp everyday seminars, working with major corporates to
language. share his messages as wide as possible. Kieran
The need to bolster mental resilience among the is available for media and PR opportunities,
population and the increasing prevalence of corporate hosting and speaking, and brand
body-image issues in men are both key areas of partnerships.
concern for Kieran.EXPERT BIO
LEANNE HALL
THERAPIST, PRESENTER
& AUTHOR
AN EXPERIENC ED PSY C HO LO G IST WITH ADDITIO NAL Q UALIFIC ATIO NS IN HEALTH
AND FITNESS, LEANNE HAS AN IMPRESSIVE C AREER AS A THERAPIST AND HEALTH
C O AC H SPANNING 20 Y EARS.
Having worked in the media for several years, In 2017 Leanne published her first book; Head
Leanne is regularly quoted by a number of First Health Fast, the Smart Approach to
national online and print publications and has Outwitting Body Issues and Sustaining
featured on a number of prime time broadcast Achievable Health. She has an ongoing focus in
programs including Channel 10’s The Living this area and she works closely with her
Room, Studio 10, House of Wellness, and more patients to support them in achieving a healthy
recently as the Relationship Expert and Therapist and well-balanced lifestyle, using a
on Channel 7’s Bride & Prejudice. Leanne’s combination of positive psychology and
compassionate and highly relatable relationship mindfulness techniques and nutrition and
advice also features on a podcast with Osher fitness coaching.
Gunsberg for Mamamia, called Love Life. As a wife and mum Leanne believes in the
Also a sought after speaker and presenter, value of investing in loved ones, taking time out
Leanne is passionate about motivating and to reflect on what matters and most of all,
inspiring people to be the best they can be. Her debunking the myth of “balance”, and instead
dynamic and interactive style means that she is a learning how to ride the waves and be flexible
popular presenter with teenagers, parents and while taking the time to enjoy the view from the
families as well as to larger corporate groups and top every so often!
academic audiences. Leanne is available for media opportunities,
Leanne is currently completing her PhD in Ultra brand partnerships, TV, radio presenting and
Running. As an endurance runner herself, Leanne corporate keynote speaking.
is passionate about developing new and
embodied ways for runners and athletes to work
through injury, and applying these principles to
broader populations in helping people navigate
speed humps and set-backs through a broader
socio-cultural lens.
SHOWREELEXPERT BIO
MARK MATHIESON
ECO-PSYCHOLOGIST
MARK MATHIESON IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE PSYCHOLOGIST. YOU’RE MORE LIKELY TO FIND HIM
WORKING OUTDOORS, SURROUNDED BY NATURE - AND IF IT’S A PARTICULARLY WILD OR UNTAMED
SPOT, SO MUCH THE BETTER.
It’s just one of the ways Mark’s brand of He also served as production psychologist on a
psychology strays from traditional clinical number of reality TV shows including Survivor and
practices. He has a holistic approach that SAS Australia.
embraces the connection between nature and
The common thread underpinning his work across
wellbeing – making him a fascinating thought
disparate countries and industries is helping
leader and expert on human behaviour.
humans develop patterns of sustainable high
Although a relatively new field in Australia, performance – an experience that his dynamic
ecopsychology is an approach to mental health résumé has given him unique insight into.
that treats humans as being connected to nature
Mark’s path to ecopsychology took shape when he
with a focus on understanding your physical
noticed how many people were anxious, stressed
health, social health, spiritual beliefs and
and disillusioned as a result of trying to keep up
environment, rather than simply engaging in
with career, financial and relationship pressures.
traditional talking therapies.
Motivated to seek out a more sustainable
Mark’s path to ecopsychology was anything but
approach to psychology, he looked instead to
conventional. He started as a sports psychologist
patterns of performance often found in nature,
before entering the military where he was
which he believes can teach us how to rejuvenate
deployed to Afghanistan several times – testing
and flourish in our lives.
his resilience and wellbeing to the limit. His duties
involved psychological screening and His passion for ecopsychology is truly contagious
intervention as well as selection and recruitment. and is driven by a desire to help people live more
After leaving the military, he held positions in the meaningful and purposeful lives. He believes
corporate sector – but true to form, not your ecopsychology is a powerful route to do just that.
typical office environments. Mark is available for media interviews and
Mark has created recruitment programs for oil appearances, speaking events and KOL
companies in Papua New Guinea, debriefed campaigns.
winter expeditioners in the Australian Antarctic
Program and recruited indigenous youth for
mining jobs in Western Australia.ANIMAL HEALTH
EXPERT BIO
JAMES CARROLL
VET & TV PRESENTER
JAMES C ARRO LL IS A DO WN TO EARTH , REAL AUSSIE VET – WITH A RARE
ABILITY TO C O MMMUNIC ATE O FTEN C O MPLEX SC IENTIFIC INFO RMATIO N IN A
WAY THAT ENG AG ES THE O WNER AND THE AUDIENC E.
From early on, James knew he wanted to Having appeared at events all over the country
spend his time working with animals. Born in including Dog Lovers Shows and regional
Queensland, James spent his youth growing community based pet and animal expos,
up between country Australia and Sydney. James is a natural on stage, educating us all
Over the years, his dedication and love of about our pets, how they form part of our lives
animals has seen him do everything from and how best to look after them.
working as a rural vet treating cattle, sheep, He has been a media spokesperson for a
pigs and horses to working internationally variety of campaigns including Keeping
as an emergency vet treating household Australia Pet Friendly and Have You Seen Your
pets and small animals. Cat Lately and is a vital source of information
In 2012, his rural roots saw James make for all of us in how to look after and care for
the move to the South Coast of NSW and our pets.
become a partner in the Berry Veterinary Clinic, In 2018, James relocated his family to Sydney
and co-host of Foxtel Lifestyle’s observational to pursue his interest working with companion
documentary Village Vets Australia. Across two animals.
series, the show explored the stories and He is excited to be able to share his expertise
challenges of the local community, treating the and passion for talking about all things animal
community’s pets and animals and the stories of health and how we integrate animals into our
hope and heartbreak within. everyday lifestyle to enhance our wellbeing.
He has co-authored two books, Village Vets
James is available for TV presenting, brand
and Calving Straps and Zombie Cats, both
partnerships and live events.
released through ABC Harper Collins. Like the
show, the books tell the story of life in a small
country practice, the animals treated, those
saved and lost.EXPERT BIO
LAURA V
ANIMAL BEHAVIOURIST
LAURA V IS AUSTRALIA’S MO ST LO VED ANIMAL BEHAVIO URIST - BRING ING A
WEALTH O F EXPERIENC E, EXPERTISE AND ENTHUSIASM TO THE ANIMALS IN O UR
LIVES.
She’s studied everything from Zoology to on the brink of extinction, and possessing
Genetics and Archaeology, to the National genuine concern for all living creatures
Dog Trainers Federation Cert III in Canine Her unique focus, personality and experience
Behaviour and Training. Having completed her sees her involved in any number of media
postgraduate qualification in Education and her activities, whether it be writing for Dogs Life
postgraduate Psychology degree, she’s well magazine, commenting on pet behaviour on
placed to successfully help countless owners Channel 9's Today Extra, Channel 10's Studio
and their dogs around the world. 10 or Channel 7's Better Homes and Gardens
There’s no doubt Laura has dedicated herself or Saturday Disney.
to a life helping animals and people alike. It was a Laura contributes regularly to a range of online
Staordshire bull terrier named Chester who publications along with being the host of a
inspired Laura to focus on the behaviour of our weekly pet behaviour segmnet on Fairfax
furry friends, and her philosophy - dognitive Media's news talk radio 3AW, a dig behaviour
therapy - helps dogs by training not just them, segment on Magic 1377 and a live radio pet
but their owners too. Based in Melbourne, she is segment on Australia Overnight. With a third
an expert in the behaviour modification of book due for release later this year, Laura is
aggressive dogs in particular. already the author of two books 'Things Your
Laura’s passion for animals is evident and her Dog Wants You To Know' and 'Dognitive
love for them deep. She was the youngest Therapy'. She also has a podcast of the same
person to be employed by Zoos Victoria name on SCA's Podcast One network.
as a conservation educator, pioneering the Laura V is available for media and PR
organisation’s first Marine Conservation opportunities, TV and radio presenting, writing,
project Seal the Loop. corporate speaking and ambassador roles.
Since then, she has educated hundreds of
thousands of children and adults on wildlife
conservation, building awareness for animals
.LIFESTYLE
EXPERT BIO
DR NIKKI GOLDSTEIN
RELATIONSHIP AND DATING EXPERT &
SEXOLOGIST
NIKKI’S FRESH, BALANC ED AND C ANDID INSIG HTS O N THE SUBJEC TS O F SEX,
DATING AND RELATIO NSHIPS STRIKE A C HO RD AND NO RMALISE THE SUBJEC TS
SHE DEALS WITH, MAKING HER INSTANTLY APPRO AC HABLE.
Dr Nikki Goldstein holds a Bachelor’s Degree Today she is Australia’s modern day media
in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in commentator and expert on all things sex,
Counselling from Bond University and a relationships and EVERYTHING in between.
Doctorate of Human Sexuality from San Nikki is the author of book #singlebutdating - a
Francisco’s esteemed Institute for Advanced single girls guide to life in a modern dating
Study of Human Sexuality. world and is the host of Podcast One’s Sex and
Prior to receiving her doctorate, Nikki worked Life - a series about opening our eyes to the
in mediation at Relationships Australia for ways in which sex and intimacy play a key role
couples going through divorce. This led to her in our lives and relationships.
interest in the importance of communication and She appears regularly on shows such as
its part in intimacy. House of Wellness and Studio 10 and
A highly credible authority on the topics of appeared in Channel 9’s The Last Resort. Nikki
love, sex, dating, romance and relationships, writes regularly for a range of publications
Nikki is open minded, curious and always open including news.com.au, Body&Soul,
to learning. In her own words: Rendezview, PedestrianTV and various online
and print publications.
“The work I do is on a larger scale. Twice voted Australia’s Best Sex Educator by
I am a sex researcher and educator Eros Shine, she’s bright, honest and already
helping people not only with their has a credible background her peers would
relationships, sex and romantic lives but envy.
also with ther general wellbeing and
Nikki is available for media interviews and
their lives at large”
appearances, speaking opportunities, PR and
advertising campaigns, TV and radio
Real, poised and self- assured, Nikki radiates
presenting.
effortless charm and is a wonderful entertainer.
SHOWREELEXPERT BIO
DR GINA CLEO
DIETITIAN EXPERT IN HABIT CHANGE & WELLBEING
DR GINA CLEO IS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S LEADING EXPERTS IN HABIT CHANGE AND HAS DEDICATED
HER CAREER TO HELPING PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THEIR HABITS AND HOW SMALL CONSISTENT
STEPS CAN LEAD TO LONG TERM IMPACT ON AN INDIVIDUAL’S HEALTH AND WELLBEING.
Dr Gina Cleo has a PhD in habit change, She loves applying her research insights to the
specialising in sustainable health and well-being real world by communicating her evidence-
and is an Assistant Professor at Bond University. based research and methodologies in an
She also holds a Bachelor in Health Sciences with authentic and relatable way that’s digestible for
a double major in Biomedical & Sport Science and everyday Australians.
a Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics. Her research has been published in medical
Her passion for nutrition and diet extends beyond journals globally and she has appeared on over
just what we eat, but also focuses on how we eat 150 news outlets, including many Australian
and why, its impact on our lifestyle practices and television networks, sharing her expertise on
the ways in which we can all achieve greater ABC News, Channel 9’s Today Show and
wellbeing. Channel 10’s Studio 10. She has also featured in
a number of publications such as 9Honey
After spending 11 years working clinically in Coach, Women’s Health, News.com.au and
hospitals and private practice, predominantly in MiNDFOOD.
weight management, Gina discovered a purpose
beyond the clinic and decided to focus on "the An intelligent and charismatic woman, Gina is
why", after seeing many people lose weight, only also passionate about promoting and
to gain it back again. supporting women in STEM, and these days
she divides her time between research and
In 2017, Gina completed her PhD at Bond
lecturing at Bond University and working and
University in sustainable habit-change to achieve
consulting with corporates and health
positive, long-term health and wellbeing
practitioners to change lifestyle and
outcomes. Gina is now recognised as the only
workplaces and inspire healthy habits.
Australian researcher in the area and has
developed two programs through The Habit Dr Gina is available for keynotes, brand and
Change Institute, which she founded - Habits for campaign partnering, content creation and
Change and the Habit Practitioner Course., media opportunities.EXPERT BIO
ALISON SHAMIR
CAREER COACH & SPEAKER - CONFIDENCE & IMPOSTER
SYNDROME
C O NFIDENC E IS O NE O F THO SE SEEMING LY MAG IC AL Q UALITIES EVERY O NE WISHES
THEY HAD MO RE O F – AND ALISO N SHAMIR IS THE WO MAN WHO C AN HELP US G ET IT.
Alison wants people to learn that confidence isn’t Today, Alison is a respected coach and
something we are born with, it’s a skill, a science entrepreneur, a journey that was inspired by her
and an art that anyone can develop with the right close friend who lost her battle with cancer in
tools. Alison believes we are only ever one step 2017. Through her grief, Alison realised that she
away from rebooting our confidence & redirecting needed to use everything she had learned to
fear & Imposter Syndrome. teach other women to step into their power and
take charge of their lives. She believes life is too
Her own story is testament to that powerful
short to settle for mediocrity, and her deepest
message. Today Alison exudes self-assurance and
wish is that more women learn how to bolster
poise as a coach and speaker, having appeared on
TV shows including Studio 10 and Today Extra. But their confidence so they can make bold changes
she certainly wasn’t born with that confidence – in their professional and personal lives.
Alison describes herself as a shy child who Alison, who honed her skills as a thought leader
experienced a tumultuous, abusive upbringing and through our specialised mentoring program The
ended up in large debt at the age of 24. Remarkably, Academy by TLS, offers coaching and workshops
she climbed her way out and seemed to be living to help people harness the skill of confidence,
the dream as a high-flying corporate executive. push through fears and achieve their career and
life goals. She also works with organisations
Behind the veneer, however, things were not always
locally & internationally to empower their teams
so rosy, with Alison enduring workplace
and enhance performance, creation, writing and
harassment, bullying and crippling bouts of
Imposter Syndrome – the feeling that she was a media opportunities.
fraud who didn’t deserve her position – was a Her warmth, relatability and engaging nature
constant companion she felt unable to shake off. make her an in-demand speaker, and her ability to
The turning point was an extreme (Imposter dispense much-needed wisdom, evidence-
Syndrome induced) panic attack in 2013. This was backed insights, and practical knowledge means
the impetus for Alison to free herself from the she’s often interviewed for podcasts and media
shackles of imposter syndrome, vowing to learn articles.
everything she could about it, including how to use Alison is available for media and PR opportunities,
confidence as a weapon against it. corporate hostingRENOVATION & DESIGN
EXPERT BIO
MICHAEL AND CARLENE
INTERIOR DESIGN, STYLING & RENOVATION EXPERTS
MICHAEL AND CARLENE DUFFY FIRST APPEARED ON OUR TV SCREENS IN 2015 AS PART OF
CHANNEL 9’S THE BLOCK GLASSHOUSE AND RENO RUMBLE. SINCE THEN, THE DYNAMIC DUO
HAVE BEEN IN HIGH DEMAND - AS THE HOSTS OF 9 LIFE’S READY SET RENO, OPEN HOMES
AUSTRALIA AND RENOVATE OR REBUILD.
A passion for renovation launched Michael and they have built a strong and engaged
Carlene into Channel 9’s The Block Glasshouse. audience across their social platforms sharing
Averaging more than 1.3 million viewers each everything from their life hacks to tips and
episode, Australia watched as Michael and advice about building, design and styling.
Carlene worked tirelessly week in, week out to
With an ever-growing list of accomplishments,
create a truly exceptional home.
Michael and Carlene are always finding new
A professional carpenter and project manager, ways to apply their renovating skills and as
Michael mapped layouts and managed avid campers have added transforming
contractors whilst Carlene’s eye for design vintage caravans to their list of
added an element of sophistication and style. accomplishments - having completed four
Today they run a successful interiors and design restorations to date whilst documenting the
blog and e-design business, Cedar & Suede journey, with a fifth on the way and a book due
which effectively combines the couple’s design for release in late 2022.
eye, experience, and creativity, to provide the
Michael and Carlene are available for brand
best in unique and comprehensive renovation partnerships, media opportunities,
and design. Entertaining and humorous, the appearances and TV presenting.
unstoppable team have always maintained an
upbeat personality, a calm composure and dry
wit.
Together under the keen guidance of Carlene,
and by chronicling their work, through short
digital videos and stories,EXPERT BIO
YASMINE GHONIEM
INTERIOR DESIGNER
A SUC C ESSFUL INTERIO R DESIG NER, Y ASMINE IS PASSIO NATE ABO UT DESIG N THAT
IG NITES ALL FIVE HUMAN SENSES: SIG HT, SO UND, TO UC H, TASTE AND SMELL.
Born to an Egyptian father and Australian In February 2020, Yasmine established YSG
mother, Yasmine’s projects reflect the encompassing her existing interior design
nomadic childhood that has provided the basis practice and custom-designed ranges for
for an immersive approach to design. Her the home. She has a sophisticated, eclectic
formative years were spent in Kuwait and Saudi aesthetic and collaborative approach and her
Arabia before studying Interior Design at The hybrid residential and hospitality projects have
Savannah College of Art & Design in the US. She been lauded for their instinctual approach to
went on to work as a lead designer in Portland in design with daring pallete-plays, organic
the US creating unique spaces, designing shapes and unexpected textural pairings
boutique hotel interiors and high end residences. which combine to create truly unique spaces.
In 2013, she moved to Sydney where she In 2020 alone, YSG has achieved a number of
founded the edgy and wildly successful Amber design accolades including Best Residential
Road Design partnership with her sister, Design, Best Residential Decoration and Best
landscape architect Katy Svalbe. Together they of NSW at the 2020 Australian Interior Design
worked across projects in commercial, retail, Awards.
residential and urban spaces. In the span of just Yasmine has worked alongside Shayna Blaze
six years, Amber Road won and were shortlisted in Foxtel’s Deadline Design, seasonally
for over 40 design accolades including the Belle contributes content to realestate.com.au, has
Coco Republic Interior Design Awards Emerging tutored interior architecture at the University of
Design Star (Winner 2017) and the Editor’s NSW and regularly sits on panels for interior
Medal at the Interior Design Excellence Awards design
(Winner 2017) cementing Amber Road as one of awards.
Australia’s most directional and respected
Yasmine is available for TV presenting and
design studios.
brand partnerships.EXPERT BIO
DEAN IPAVIZ
BUILDER
& SUSTAINABILITY EXPERT
DEAN IS A QUALIFIED CARPENTER, AND REGISTERED BUILDER & PROJECT MANAGER WITH A LOVE
OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND A WILLINGNESS TO SHOW PEOPLE BETTER WAYS TO SUSTAINABLE
BUILDING PRACTICES.
Born and raised on Melbourne’s picturesque It is this genuine love of upcycling and restoring
Mornington Peninsula by hardworking blue collar old pieces of furniture that led Dean to his
Italian migrants, over the years, Dean has become latest role as host of Foxtel’s ‘The Repair Shop’
extremely passionate about the environment and due to go to air in 2022. A huge hit with TV
is committed to sustainability and creating audiences all over the world, The Repair Shop
awareness around sustainable building practices. features craftspeople rescuing treasured
possessions and returning them to their
By educating clients, fellow tradesmen and
forming glory.
viewers alike by introducing the three R’s (reduce,
re-use, recycle), Dean is on a mission to make In addition to his media work, Dean also runs
green building principles and practices more his own building business. Verdecon, servicing
accessible and the go-to choice for the average the entire East Coast of Australia and dedicated
renovation or new build. to educating people around sustainable
building principles and helping them
Dean’s strong project management experience
understand that by taking active steps to
combined with his vast building knowledge has
reduce their carbon footprint, they can have a
come in handy in his roles as co-host of the ABC’s
Escape from The City, Best Houses Australia on significant and positive impact on the
environment.
7two and Dream Home Ideas on The Lifestyle
Channel. Dean loves all things outdoors so if he’s not out
surfing in his free time, you’ll more than likely
Inspired by his experience as host of Escape from
find him on the golf course or travelling the
the City, in 2018, Dean made his own ‘escape from
world.
the city’ relocating to Byron Bay with his partner.
He has a love of second-hand furniture and Dean is available for all types of media and PR
spends much of his spare time upcycling old opportunities, brand partnerships and TV
pieces, turning them into functional works of art. presenting.You can also read
