Mandi Gunsberger | Entrepreneur. Storyteller. Speaker.
I am a keynote speaker who has captivated audiences on over 100 stages at conferences and events across Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Europe.
Keynotes and Workshops
Real stories. Honest insights. Conversations that inspire change.
Inspiring audiences to think differently about business, wellbeing and what it really means to succeed.
I'm Mandi Gunsberger - entrepreneur, business founder, mentor and international keynote speaker.
Over the past 25 years, I've built businesses, made plenty of mistakes, celebrated some extraordinary successes and learnt that sometimes the most valuable lessons come from the moments when things don't go to plan.
From founding and selling Babyology, one of Australia's leading parenting media platforms, to launching Nourish Travel and creating meaningful experiences around the world, my journey has been anything but conventional.
Along the way, I've taken some big leaps, including packing up my family and moving to Tuscany for a year - an experience that completely changed how I think about success, work and life.
I've spoken on more than 100 stages across Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Europe, sharing practical insights, personal stories and lessons from the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship.
My speaking style is energetic, warm, candid and full of humour. I love connecting with audiences through storytelling, encouraging people to think differently and leaving them with ideas they can actually put into practice.
My keynotes
1. The Art of Switching Off
Boundaries, Burnout & Finding Balance in an Always-On World
When did being constantly busy become a badge of honour?
Drawing on my experiences as an entrepreneur, business leader and working mother, I explore the mental load of modern life, the challenges of switching off and why protecting our wellbeing isn't a luxury, it's essential.
Through relatable stories, honest reflections and practical strategies, I help audiences rethink their relationship with work, technology, expectations and downtime.
Ideal for: Corporate wellbeing programs, leadership conferences, Mental Health Month events and workplace teams.
2. Avoiding the Pitfalls
Nine Critical Business Mistakes I've Made and How You Can Avoid Them
After 25 years of building businesses, I've learnt a thing or two, often the hard way!
From growing and selling Babyology to starting again with Nourish Travel, I share nine of my biggest entrepreneurial mistakes, what they taught me and how others can avoid making the same ones.
It's an honest, practical and entertaining look behind the scenes of entrepreneurship, with lessons in leadership, resilience, decision-making and knowing when to change direction.
Ideal for: Entrepreneurs, business owners, founders, startups and leadership teams.
3. The Power of Strategic Partnerships
Why the Right Relationships Can Change Everything
Some of my biggest business opportunities have come not from what I knew, but from the relationships I built along the way.
Drawing on decades of entrepreneurship, mentoring, community building and partnerships, I share how to identify the right collaborators, create mutually beneficial opportunities and build relationships that last.
This keynote explores why genuine connection is one of the most powerful tools for business growth and how to make it work without losing authenticity.
Ideal for: Business conferences, leadership teams, entrepreneurs, sales and partnership professionals.
4. A Year in Tuscany
What Stepping Away Taught Me About Success, Family & Reinvention
What happens when you step away from the life you've spent years building?
After selling Babyology, I packed up my family and moved to Tuscany for a year. What began as an adventure became a powerful lesson in slowing down, embracing uncertainty and questioning what success really looks like.
Through the stories, surprises and challenges of our Italian adventure, I share what happens when we give ourselves permission to do things differently, and how that experience ultimately helped shape the next chapter of my life and business.
A funny, heartfelt and thought-provoking keynote about courage, change and creating a life that feels like your own.
Ideal for: Women's leadership events, personal development conferences, corporate retreats and audiences navigating change.
Workshops, Panels & Conversations
Not every great conversation needs a stage.
Alongside keynote presentations, I facilitate interactive workshops, participate in and moderate panel discussions, and work with organisations to develop sessions tailored to their teams and audiences.
Whether it's navigating entrepreneurial challenges, building meaningful partnerships, setting healthier boundaries or rethinking success, my sessions combine real-world experience with open conversation and practical takeaways.
Available for in-person and virtual events across Australia and internationally.
Why Work With Me?
100+ speaking engagements across Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Europe.
25 years of entrepreneurial experience, including founding, scaling and selling a successful digital media business.
Regular media appearances, including The Today Show, The Project and Today Tonight.
Real-world business experience, from leadership and partnerships to navigating change and building a new venture.
Engaging, relatable storytelling, with humour, honesty and actionable insights
I believe the best speakers don't just deliver information. They make people feel something, challenge their thinking and inspire them to take action.
Let's Start a Conversation
Planning a conference, corporate event, leadership retreat or workshop?
I'd love to hear what you're creating and explore how we can make it memorable for your audience.