Pelly's Podcast
Video Podcast
Season 1
Bianca Innes
Stephen Koukoulas
Michael Collins - New Zealand Chief Rugby Officer
Mayor Tom Tate
In Episode 4 of Pelly’s Podcast, Michael sits down with Bianca Innes for an incredibly raw and powerful conversation about resilience, perspective and what it means to keep moving forward when life changes in an instant. At just 20 years old, Bianca was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer after initially being told she was too young to be concerned. Trusting her instincts and continuing to push for answers ultimately led to a diagnosis that would completely change the course of her life. Bianca opens up about the reality of facing cancer at such a young age, advocating for yourself when something doesn’t feel right, navigating treatment, fertility and motherhood, and the grief and challenges she has faced along the way. Today, Bianca continues to use her experience to help others feel heard and less alone. Alongside Dakota Middleby, she co-hosts Bits & Boobs, a podcast born from their experiences with breast cancer in their twenties. Together, they have honest and often unfiltered conversations about cancer, health, relationships, identity and the parts of life that people don’t always talk about. This is an episode about far more than cancer. It’s about resilience, family, perspective, speaking up for yourself and finding purpose through some of life’s hardest moments. Real conversations. Real stories. Real lessons. All with one goal: raising $1 million for FightMND. Episode 4 of Pelly’s Podcast with Bianca Innes. Donate: https://support.fightmnd.org.au/fundraisers/michaelpell/pelly--s-podcast---on-our-million-dollar-mission-to-fight-mnd-
In Episode 3 of Pelly’s Podcast, Michael Pell sits down with one of Australia’s leading economists, Stephen Koukoulas. With more than 30 years of experience across government, banking and financial markets, Stephen has served as Chief Economist at Citibank, worked in the Commonwealth Treasury and was Senior Economic Advisor to Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Michael and Stephen unpack the Australian economy, interest rates, housing and where the property market could be heading next. They discuss why Stephen believes Australia can avoid a recession, the changing landscape for property investors, and why markets such as Melbourne could present opportunities over the years ahead. But the conversation goes beyond economics. Stephen shares stories from his career, his time working alongside some of Australia’s most influential decision-makers, and the experiences that have shaped the way he thinks about money, markets and life. A wide-ranging conversation about property, economics, opportunity and the lessons learned from a career spent at the centre of Australia’s economic landscape. Real conversations. Real stories. Real lessons. All with one goal: raising $1 million for FightMND.
Welcome to Episode 2 of Pelly’s Podcast. Michael Pell sits down with Michael Collins for an open and honest conversation about a life spent in rugby — from his playing days to leadership roles across some of New Zealand rugby’s biggest organisations. From the lessons learned on the field to leadership, mindset and the experiences that have shaped him off it, Michael shares stories and insights from an incredible journey through the game. Pelly’s Podcast is about real conversations, real stories and real lessons — all while working towards our goal of raising $1 million for FightMND. Listen in and join us on the Million Dollar Mission. Donate to Michael’s FightMND fundraiser: https://support.fightmnd.org.au/fundraisers/michaelpell/pelly--s-podcast---on-our-million-dollar-mission-to-fight-mnd- Real conversations. Real stories. Real lessons.
Welcome to Episode 1 of Pelly’s Podcast. Michael Pell sits down with Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate for an open and honest conversation about his journey, the experiences that have shaped him, and life behind one of the Gold Coast’s most recognisable roles. From business and leadership to family, challenges and lessons learned along the way, Tom shares a side of himself you may not have heard before. Pelly’s Podcast is about real conversations, real stories and real lessons — all while working towards our goal of raising $1 million for FightMND. Listen in and join us on the Million Dollar Mission. Donate to Michael’s FightMND fundraiser: https://support.fightmnd.org.au/fundraisers/michaelpell/pelly--s-podcast---on-our-million-dollar-mission-to-fight-mnd- Real conversations. Real stories. Real lessons.
Welcome to Pelly's Podcast. This is more than just a podcast. It's a mission. After losing my dad to Motor Neurone Disease (MND), I made a commitment to use my platform to help make a difference. Our goal is to raise $1 million for FightMND to help fund vital research, better treatments and, ultimately, a cure. Each episode features genuine conversations with inspiring people from all walks of life—business leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, community figures and high performers. Together, we unpack their stories, lessons, challenges and the mindset that has shaped their success. By listening, sharing and supporting the podcast, you're helping us get one step closer to achieving our million-dollar fundraising goal. If you'd like to support the mission, you can make a donation here: https://support.fightmnd.org.au/fundraisers/michaelpell Thank you for being part of the journey.