Inside The Cube

What does it take to turn decades of experience in fitness and nutrition into a global health movement?In this episode of Hear Me Roar, Kate Save and Tobi Skovron sit down with Donna Aston, founder of AstonRX - one of Australia’s most trusted and transformative digital health platforms.

With over 30 years in the health, fitness, and nutrition space, Donna shares how she built AstonRX from the ground up, helping thousands of people regain confidence, improve wellbeing, and create sustainable lifestyle change.

💬 In this episode, Donna reveals:

• How she transformed her personal training and nutrition experience into a scalable business model
• The science and data that power AstonRX’s approach to long-term health
• Why confidence, mindset, and growth are the ultimate keys to transformation
• Her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the health and wellness space

If you’re passionate about health, business, or creating impact, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger and lead with purpose.

🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more episodes with Australia’s boldest thinkers, founders, and innovators...

Show Links:

https://astonrx.com/

https://befitfood.com.au/

https://cubes.co/

Connect With Donna

https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnaaston/

Connect With Kate:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/

Connect With Tobi:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/

Tony Kofkin on Hear Me Roar with Kate & Tobi”

What does it take to build an empire, give back to society, and still find time to conquer 10 Ironman races?

In this episode of Hear Me Roar, hosts Kate Save and Tobi Skovron sit down with Tony Kofkin, the visionary Founder and Director of Kofkin Bond & Co, to unpack three decades of lessons on leadership, wealth, and purpose.

Tony’s story is one of endurance, empathy, and evolution.
From pioneering wealth strategies for some of Australia’s most successful families to founding initiatives like Open Futures Foundation and Kofkin Bond Charitable Giving, Tony shows what it truly means to lead with both head and heart.

You’ll hear how he:

• Built one of Australia’s most respected financial advisory firms

• Transformed traditional wealth management into a platform for impact

• Balances high-performance business with community and charity

• Applied the Ironman mindset to leadership, resilience, and success

• Defines true wealth beyond money - focusing on legacy, values, and service

Whether you’re a business leader, investor, or just chasing your next big goal, this episode will shift your perspective on what it means to win - and to give back.

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Show Links:

http://www.kofkinbond.com.au/ 

https://befitfood.com.au/ 

https://cubes.co/ 

Connect With Tony

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-kofkin 

Connect With Kate:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/ 

Connect With Tobi:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/ 

Meet Rosie Dumbrell – physiotherapist, mum of four, and founder of Everform Therapywear – the medical-grade compression system changing how women experience pregnancy, postpartum recovery and pelvic health.

With over 10 years in physiotherapy, Pilates, and women’s health, Rosie saw the gap in traditional support wear and turned her clinical expertise into innovation. Her creation, FemmeCore™ compression technology, is now helping women move, heal and live confidently – from pregnancy to post-surgery and beyond.

In this episode, we explore:
✨ How Rosie’s personal journey through four pregnancies inspired Everform
✨ The science behind pelvic health and medical compression
✨ The business story of scaling a women’s health innovation
✨ Why real experience and community connection matter in health entrepreneurship

This conversation is for anyone passionate about wellness, women’s health, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Rosie’s story proves that when passion meets purpose, you don’t just build a brand – you build a movement.

Show Links:

https://everformwear.com.au/ 

https://befitfood.com.au/ 

https://cubes.co/ 

Connect With Rosie

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-dumbrell-70a81111a/ 

Connect With Kate:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/ 

Connect With Tobi:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/ 

Jeremy Marmur joins Kate & Tobi on the Hear Me Roar Podcast to unpack more than 22 years of experience across property, hospitality, technology, and wellness.From leading high-performing sales teams to building and exiting successful ventures between 2019 and 2024, Jeremy’s story is a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurial leadership.In this episode, Jeremy shares:🏡 How he built a career in Melbourne’s prestige property market💡 Lessons from launching and scaling multiple businesses🤝 The art of building trust, relationships, and lasting client value🚀 How to blend corporate discipline with entrepreneurial creativityWhether you’re an entrepreneur, sales leader, or simply love hearing how high-performers think, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to elevate your own game.🎧 Listen now and learn how Jeremy Marmur continues to redefine luxury property in Melbourne through innovation, community, and vision.Show Links:https://www.abercrombys.com.au/ https://befitfood.com.au/ https://cubes.co/ Connect With Jeremyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremymarmur/ Connect With Kate:https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/ Connect With Tobi:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/

From humble beginnings in Melbourne’s public housing to leading one of Australia’s most respected video production agencies — James Shadrach is proof that grit, purpose, and perseverance can rewrite any story.In this episode of Hear Me Roar, hosts Kate Save and Tobi Skovron sit down with the founder of Purpose Productions to unpack how he built a business that not only looks good on camera but helps others grow on purpose.James shares:🎯 The moment that changed everything for him💡 How he turned a creative skill into a scalable business🔥 The lessons learned building Purpose Productions since 2017🎙️ Why his new podcast Scale is helping founders master growth and exitIf you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or business leader chasing growth with purpose — this conversation will light a fire under you.👇 Watch, subscribe, and join the movement.Show Links:https://www.purposeproductions.co/ https://befitfood.com.au/ https://cubes.co/ Connect With Jameshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/james-shadrach/ Connect With Kate:https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/ Connect With Tobi:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/

After 25+ years across mental health, education, IT, and facilitation, Joel Hines knows one truth - sustainable success starts with people. As a consultant, facilitator, and coach, Joel helps organisations build human-centred systems where trust, connection, and psychological safety drive performance.

Author of Holding Space and a TEDx speaker on the power of storytelling, Joel works with leaders scaling, transforming, or leading through change - helping them create cultures where humans flourish and results follow.

👉 Learn more about building human-centred organisations that thrive through connection, not control.

Show Links:

beinghuman.net.au

https://befitfood.com.au/ 

https://cubes.co/ 

Connect With Joel

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-hines-22a1121b/ 

Connect With Kate:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/ 

Connect With Tobi:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/ 

🚨 Australians are doing it tougher than ever. Rising interest rates, surging cost of living, and relentless economic pressure are squeezing families and business owners across the country.

On the latest episode of Hear Me ROAR, Kate and Tobi sit down with Paul Williams from Mortgage Choice South Melbourne – one of the best in the business when it comes to finance.

Paul isn’t just about loans and numbers. He’s about people. He’s about helping Australians get where they want to go – whether that’s buying their first home, growing an investment portfolio, securing business finance, or refinancing to breathe easier.

In this conversation, Paul shares:
🔑 How to navigate the toughest economic climate we’ve ever seen🔑 What really matters when buying, financing, or refinancing🔑 Why finance is more about goals than money

If you’ve ever felt the weight of the cost-of-living crisis, this episode is for you.

Show Links:

https://www.mortgagechoice.com.au/paul.williams/ 

https://befitfood.com.au/ 

https://cubes.co/ 

Connect With Paul

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulwilliamsmc/ 

Connect With Kate:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/ 

Connect With Tobi:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/ 

In this episode of Hear Me Roar, Bruce McFarlane steps up to the mic. As CEO of BDC Partners, Founder of BDC Law, and Co-Founder of BDC Investments, Bruce has helped franchisors and retailers turn roadblocks into growth stories. He shares hard-won lessons from decades in law, franchising, and investment - plus what it really takes to scale a brand in Australia and beyond.

From family-run ventures to global franchise deals, Bruce brings a rare blend of boardroom insight and hands-on grit. If you’re a founder, franchisor, or business leader chasing growth, this is an unmissable conversation.

Show Links:

https://bdcpartners.com.au/ 

https://befitfood.com.au/ 

https://cubes.co/ 

Connect With Bruce

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-mcfarlane/ 

Connect With Kate:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/ 

Connect With Tobi:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/ 

Meet Adam Morse: The Spark That Started It AllAt just 16, a chance conversation with a financial planning student set Adam Morse on a path that would redefine how families think about wealth. Fast forward to today, Adam is the founder and Managing Director of QuarterFive Family Wealth, an independent advisory built on a bold idea: wealth isn’t about money - it’s about legacy, values, and the impact you leave behind.Baptism by Fire: Lessons from the GFCAdam earned his licence in October 2007, just weeks before the Global Financial Crisis sent markets spiraling. Instead of walking into an industry built on glossy sales pitches, he was thrown into a storm. With clients panicking and portfolios bleeding, Adam learned fast that real advice isn’t about products - it’s about people. That crucible shaped his philosophy: integrity first, clarity always.What is QuarterFive?QuarterFive takes its name from the “fifth quarter” - what happens after the final whistle. For Adam, that means going beyond the numbers and helping families define success on their terms. The firm is proudly independent, separating advisory fees from fund management, ensuring total transparency.Their approach blends financial rigour with human values:Strategic Wealth Management - bespoke strategies that go beyond cookie-cutter investments.Family Governance & Charters - building frameworks to preserve both harmony and assets.Multi-Generational Forecasting - planning not just for today, but for decades ahead.Whole-of-Wealth Reporting - clarity at scale, so families see the big picture, always.Values Before ValuationsQuarterFive isn’t about chasing the hottest stock or squeezing clients into products. Adam built the firm on a values-based model that starts with asking the right questions:What does success mean to your family?What legacy do you want to leave?How do you balance harmony with ambition?This client-first, ethics-driven philosophy has become the QuarterFive blueprint - and it’s shaking up an industry that has long confused complexity with credibility.Why This Conversation MattersIn an era where financial noise is louder than ever, Adam Morse is offering something rare: clarity with integrity. His story is not just about surviving the GFC or founding a wealth firm - it’s about reimagining what wealth really means for families, entrepreneurs, and leaders who want to build more than just balance sheets.On the pod, Adam goes deep with Kate and Tobi on:How early setbacks became his biggest strengths.Why transparency is non-negotiable in modern wealth planning.The frameworks families can use to preserve both money and meaning.How to build wealth that outlives you.Final Whistle: The Fifth Quarter AdvantageAdam’s message is simple yet powerful: money is a tool, not the goal. The true measure of wealth is legacy - and QuarterFive exists to help families, leaders, and entrepreneurs write theirs.

Show Links:

https://www.quarterfive.com.au/ 

https://befitfood.com.au/ 

https://cubes.co/ 

Connect With Adam

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amorse/ 

Connect With Kate:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/ 

Connect With Tobi:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/

Gavin Appel joins Kate and Tobi on the Hear Me ROAR podcast to share how Ignition Lane is redefining business advisory with a startup‑mindset. Discover his bold strategies for founders scaling fast, and why this episode is a must‑listen for growth‑driven leaders.

Why Gavin's Episode Hits Different

Straight‑shooting insights from a pro

Gavin distils decades of hands‑on experience - from VC boardrooms to operational trenches - into clear, actionable advice. If you’re a founder or leader hungry for momentum, this conversation delivers.Fast-paced strategy, startup styleIgnition Lane isn’t your run‑of‑the‑mill consulting firm. Their advisory model moves with startup agility - cutting noise, zeroing in on what matters, and helping companies accelerate growth with clarity and purpose.Why this matters to you:

• You get leadership guidance shaped by success on the frontlines.
• They ask the right questions - so you see through uncertainty and keep your focus where impact lives.

• Focus fuels growth. It’s not about doing everything - it’s about doing what matters with precision.
• Mindset trumps size. Growth pioneers think like startups -nimble, ambitious, and unafraid to pivot.
• Integrity matters. Gavin emphasises that real leadership shows in how you listen, adapt, and deliver - not just what you promise.

Key Takeaways from the Podcast & Why You’ll Want to Listen:This episode isn’t just conversation - It’s a blueprint for growth-minded change makers. SHOW LINKS:https://www.ignitionlane.com

https://befitfood.com.au/ https://cubes.co/ Connect With Gavin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinappel/

Connect With Kate:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/ 

Connect With Tobi:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/