Little Black Book: The Entrepreneur's Podcast
Elevating Profiles • Kate Hannemann • communikate et al
Join us for a conversation with Kate Hannemann, founder and Managing Director of communikate et al, who built a thriving agency of 15 staff by the age of 24. Kate shares her values-driven approach to business, the lessons that shaped her journey, and the pivotal role advisors have played in her success. A powerful episode on growth, reputation, and leadership.
Breaking Bread • Toby Bensimon • Transworld Enterprises
Join Toby Bensimon, Managing Director of Transworld Enterprises, as he shares the story behind iconic Australian brands Shiels and Grahams Jewellers. Toby reflects on his entrepreneurial roots, the importance of connection, navigating generational transition, and how a strong online vision helped the business thrive through COVID and beyond.
Travel Icon • Phill Hoffmann • Phill Hoffmann Travel
Phil shares his remarkable journey from teaching and government roles to taking a leap of faith — putting his hand up to run a small travel business, and later launching his own in 1990 with a team of just three. His passion for people and travel turned that small operation into one of Australia’s most awarded travel agencies.
Unlocking Potential • Daniel Healy • Leading Teams
Drawing on his experience as a former professional sportsman, Daniel Healy brings a wealth of knowledge on driving high performance in teams. Transitioning seamlessly from the sports arena to the corporate world, Daniel became a founding athlete facilitator with Leading Teams.
The Change Agent • Anna Fisher • Zonte’s Footstep Wines
Join us for a refreshing look at Anna’s unconventional path through the world of wine and entrepreneurship, proving that business can be both bold and fun.
Driven By Culture • Max Rofagha • Finimize
Max is the founder of Finimize, a mentor at Techstars and Startup Bootcamp, and was named in Forbes’ “30 under 30” list in 2016. He shares how purpose, culture, and disruption shaped his journey — and how he’s redefining what financial advice looks like for the modern investor.
Making Business Fun • Luke Talbot-Male • Adventures Beyond Group
Entrepreneur Luke Talbot-Male, Owner and Managing Director of Adventures Beyond Group, shares how he's built a thriving business through strong culture, adaptability, and a simple mission: to make the world more fun.
Gold Medal Excellence • Nat Cook
5x Olympian Natalie Cook shares her journey from the podium to business — unpacking her unique brand of motivation, resilience, and courage, and why knowing what you truly love is the key to pushing through the tough times.
Scaling Up • Nick Sinclair • TOA Global
Join us as we chat with Nick Sinclair, founder of TOA Global, and discover the insights that fuelled TOA’s remarkable growth journey.
The Clubhouse • Rob Nixon
Rob Nixon, entrepreneur, TED speaker, and business coach, shares his secrets to goal-setting, focus, and building thriving businesses — plus why saying “no” is often the key to success.
The Disrupter • Sarah Bartholomeusz • You Legal
We sit down with Sarah Bartholomeusz, founder of You Legal. Join us as we gain insights into Sarah's dynamic approach to life and business.
A Girl’s Best Friend • Eric Kariuki • Pink Diamond Capital
Discover the insights and experiences that have shaped Eric’s journey in business and life. Pink Diamond Capital specialise in helping investors, collectors and connoisseurs around the world acquire rare, Australian mined Argyle Pink Diamonds for their portfolio or personal holdings.
It’s Hammertime • Simon Hammond • Spinach Effect
After a successful corporate career, Simon Hammond founded Spinach Effect, a specialised marketing solutions company for the hearing care industry.
‘Chief Eating Officer’ • Greg Hobby • Taylor & Holmes Hospitality
We sit down with Greg Hobby, co-founder and CEO of Taylor and Holmes Hospitality, a family business serving up success with a winning recipe of strong values, a clear vision and a thriving culture.
