At 16 Danielle Pardoe lost her father unexpectedly. Then one night while out socialising, she signed up to the military as part of a drunken bet and was accepted. At 24, 1 year into her military career, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Very soon after radiation therapy, she survived a near fatal car crash.

Danielle broke through military barriers and broke down stereotypes, excelling throughout her military career despite the obstacles.

Now a New Zealander (Kiwi) living in Australia for the past 6 years, Danielle is teaching businesses and management to challenge the status quo.