Brayden Aisworth

Brayden Ainsworth is a former AFL player, wellbeing facilitator, and lived experience mental health advocate. 

Raised in Esperance, in regional Western Australia, he now shares his personal journey to help others break through stigma and build resilience. 

Brayden works closely with communities to promote honest and relatable conversations about mental health and connection. He has a particular passion for engaging with young people, and through his work with Happiness Co, directly works with up to 10,000 students a year.

Heidi Anderson

You might know the confident, bubbly voice from breakfast radio & TV or the bold founder of Shit Show Live Stories — but behind the scenes, Heidi’s journey is one of transformation, grit, and courage.

Once crippled by chronic anxiety, Heidi went viral in 2016 when she shed her polished mask live on breakfast radio, sharing her struggle with millions.

That unfiltered moment sparked a global conversation and a mission: helping people shed their sh*t and live their most authentic, confident lives. 

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This moment launched Heidi’s mission.

Her career skyrocketed as a breakfast radio host for SCA’s Hit Network in Perth, Newcastle, and Bunbury. Never one to shy away from bold moves, Heidi joined the Big Brother house and made it to Day 43. Over her 10-year radio career, she racked up multiple awards and became a household name.

As a writer, Heidi has contributed to some of Australia’s biggest media platforms. She held columns in OK Magazine, news.com.au, and Perth Now for five years and continues to write regularly for Mamamia, Australia’s #1 women’s online platform.

Today, Heidi is the mastermind behind Shit Show Live Stories — a sold-out national event series giving others a stage to share their voices. Her clients are scoring major wins, landing features in top-tier publications, and nailing their personal PR with Heidi’s private VIP PR Days.

And just when you think she’s done, Heidi and her husband take authenticity to a new level by lifting the lid on their marriage in live therapy sessions on their #1 podcast, which was featured in Apple’s New and Noteworthy.

Heidi’s mission is simple, shed the masks, take up space, and show the world what happens when you step into courage.

Kendall Whyte OAM

Kendall Whyte is the founder and CEO of Blue Tree Project, a grass-roots movement which has turned into a charity, making an impact across Australia and other parts of the world. 

From Mukinbudin in the Central Wheatbelt of Western Australia, her journey started after the heartbreaking loss of her brother to suicide in 2018. Since then, she has channeled her energy into creating vital conversations around mental health, particularly in regional and rural communities where such discussions are often neglected. 

Her work has not only helped break down the stigma surrounding mental health but also inspired change on a national scale. She’s been recognised with numerous accolades, including being named the 2022 Young Australian of the Year for Western Australia.

Courtney Ugle

Courtney Ugle is a powerhouse of resilience and a proud Noongar woman from Bunbury, Western Australia, who has transformed personal tragedy into a mission of hope, healing, and big dreams. She is the founder of Waangkiny, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering communities and fostering change through storytelling.

Growing up in an environment marked by domestic violence, Courtney has faced significant challenges that have fueled her vision and purpose. She is driven to be a voice for those whose stories need to be told and heard, breaking cycles and creating ripples of change to inspire others to find their strength.

Sport has played a pivotal role in Courtney’s journey, serving as both an escape and a powerful tool for healing, discipline, and growth. From a young age, she found strength, purpose, and community through sport, using it as a way to navigate life’s hardships and channel her energy into something great.

She believes in the power of shared stories to not only heal but to unite and uplift. Through Waangkiny, Courtney delivers keynotes, workshops, and consulting services that guide individuals and communities to move beyond adversity, embracing resilience and ambition. Her message is one of boundless hope, big dreams, and the belief that every person has the potential to transform pain into purpose.

Beyond her work with Waangkiny, Courtney has impacted countless women and young people through programs addressing family violence, promoting healthy relationships, and encouraging personal growth—with a strong focus on supporting Aboriginal youth and women. As a speaker, she is known for her authenticity, warmth, and ability to connect deeply with audiences, leaving a lasting impact and empowering others to find their voice.

Courtney’s story is one of strength in adversity and the unshakeable belief that hope can rise from hardship. Through her work, she is building a legacy of courage, compassion, and a future where everyone can dare to dream big.