o3kEtC / Here’s the gist of my story:

In 2011, I was a mining engineer, living my dream life in the Australian outback. Then, while competing in a 100km ultra-marathon, I was caught in a grassfire.

I was choppered out of the remote desert barely alive, with full thickness burns to 65 percent of my body. I lost seven fingers, had a hundred or so medical procedures and spent two gruelling years in recovery.

Surviving against overwhelming odds, I’ve rebuilt my life and defied every expectation placed on me. 

I’ve written four best-selling books, coached more than 40,000 people through my digital courses, sailed a boat around French Polynesia, competed at the Ironman World Championships, and even rubbed shoulders with Harry and Megs.

I’ve been recognised for my influence and advocacy — as a finalist for Telstra Businesswoman of the Year and Australian of the Year, and named a Westpac Woman of Influence. I’m also completing a Master’s in Women’s Health, and was invited to speak at the National Press Club, reflecting my commitment to shaping national conversations around equality, safety, and wellbeing.

Through my work as a coach, author and speaker, I’ve supported tens of thousands of people to achieve goals they never thought possible. My corporate running and resilience programs help organisations build stronger, more confident teams while boosting workplace wellbeing and performance.

With a community of over one million people across my social platforms, I use storytelling, research, and advocacy to drive conversations about public policy, health, safety, and empowerment.

I love spending time outdoors and on adventures with my spunky partner Michael and our two boys, Hakavai and Rahiti. It’s my whānau that gives me strength and keeps me grounded.