As a Producer and Executive Producer, Kate has worked on audio projects for Audible, Spotify, SBS, LiSTNR, ABC, CBC, and NPR. She has also led podcast workshops at the Sydney Opera House, Screen QLD, Spotify, and the NSW Writers Centre. When Kate is not dreaming of audio stories, you’ll find her chasing after fish in the ocean or hiking through her favourite national parks.

In the name of a good story, Marcus has eaten insects, run through fire, and recorded completely nude. As the Current Affairs Digital Lead at SBS, Marcus developed original video series and assigned daily and long-lead online journalism across Insight, The Feed and Dateline. He has also produced radio for ABC and Deutsche Welle (Germany).

Obsessed with sound, Laura can be found recording audio whenever something catches their ear. As a producer and sound engineer they have worked on projects with AGNSW, the Sydney Opera House, Red Bull, Guardian Australia, CSIRO and more. When they’re not working, you can find them in the ocean or hanging with their dog.

Olivia has been known to miss her train stop when listening, reading or eavesdropping on a good story. At work, she has consulted some of Australia and New Zealand’s leading podcast talent on content development and growth strategy, and has produced podcasts including The PJ Podcast, The Good Bits and Talking Words. When she’s not immersed in audio storytelling, you will find her writing and petting her greyhound, Wizard.

Mandy came to the world of audio storytelling after a career in tech. When she realised she listened to podcasts more than she listened to her mum, she thought she might as well start producing them too! Working with partners like Qantas, Woolworths, Westpac, and Subway in her past career, Mandy brings nerdy business acumen and project management skills. She most recently worked on the Sydney Writers’ Festival podcast and is currently producing the second season of Seen for SBS.

Nicola is a globally qualified accountant with over 25 years experience in Accounting & Finance spanning careers in the UK, USA and Australia. Nicola has worked in commercial finance for many years in leading corporate media businesses, including Warner Group, CBS and Viacom. More recently, she has been Sydney side, geeking out with finance teams, talking numbers and strategizing with business leaders on how to maximise growth and profitability. In her spare time, she’s dreaming up her next overseas adventure.

Evan Kaldor is Founder and CEO of Kinderling, a radio station focused on kids and parenting. Prior to Kinderling, Evan was the General Manager of FBi Radio. His background is in investment banking, he has an MBA from the University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business, and is a Director of Kaldor Public Art Projects.

Cassandra Kevin is the director of Avant Agency, managing strategic sponsorship marketing and partnerships for communities and organisations. Cassandra has over 15 years experience in the events industry working across the arts, sport, and food sectors, and delivering new business sponsorship properties across Australia.

Brett Oaten is the principal of the imaginatively named law firm, Brett Oaten Solicitors. Since 1992, Brett has represented many of Australia’s leading musicians, personalities, film and TV producers, start-ups, and creative businesses. Brett is a founding and life member of radio station FBi 94.5 and presented a weekly “comedy” show on FBi for ten years.