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Meet our panelists
Bella Leone
Bella Leone brings a bubbly personality and infectious laugh to i98FM's morning breakfast show.
As a working mum of one, she shares the hilarity and reality of juggling it all and she’ll bring that same warmth and energy as our event emcee!
Emma Smith
Emma Smith is a radio journalist and breakfast news presenter at i98FM and she’s also the co-founder and co-host of the Interview Boss podcast.
It’s had 3.5M global downloads and was crowned Best Business Podcast at the 2024 Australian Podcast Awards.
Emma will share practical interview tips, helpful resources and the power of networking to help you navigate today’s job market.
Award winning, Dharawal based Australian artist, Anna Glynn creates work investigating the connection between humans, history, nature, land, place, physical and the ephemeral. Her practice includes: painting, drawing, video, sculpture, installation, photography, writing, music and sound.
Rebecca is Shellharbour’s 2026 Athlete of the Year, a nationally acclaimed stand‑up paddleboarder, and a dedicated event director growing the sport in her community.
Bronwyn is Shellharbour City Council’s Team Coordinator Bushland Management, known for her passion for the environment, her resilience in a male‑dominated field, and her inspiring journey from creative industries to environmental leadership.
Flora is Shellharbour City Council’s Executive Manager of Corporate Governance and Risk, whose 39‑year career reflects her dedication to ethical leadership, strong governance, and supporting the next generation of governance professionals.
Janine is the long‑serving leader behind award‑winning Priceline Shellharbour and a passionate fundraiser for the Sisterhood Foundation, driving major community impact.
Suzi is a proud Muruwari woman and dedicated educator whose 36‑year career, including 15 years as a high school principal has been defined by her unwavering fight for equity and her lifelong commitment to empowering communities through education and Aboriginal language revitalisation.
Tahlia is Shellharbour’s 2026 Young Citizen of the Year, recognised for her inspiring leadership, community service, and dedication to supporting local youth in agriculture and sporting programs.
Margaret is the acting Engineering Works Manager at Shellharbour City Council, a young leader excelling in a traditionally male‑dominated field.
Maddy is a young community advocate and emerging leader, gaining valuable political and activism experience.
Kyarlee–Rose is a proud Gamilaraay woman and 2025 NAIDOC Young Achiever of the Year whose leadership, cultural advocacy, and dedication to empowering Indigenous youth make her an inspiring force in our community.
Zali is an IAS Rugby 7s athlete whose rapid rise from local league tag to elite development programs reflects her passion, resilience and Olympic ambitions.
Ally is the founder and designer behind sustainable fashion brand Malia the Label and the owner of Thirroul + Co, championing conscious design and local small businesses.