2024 Loving Your Later Life Expo – Tamworth

It was over a decade ago that Julie Goodwin became a household name overnight when she was crowned Australia’s first MasterChef.  Thrust into the limelight, there were the joys and highs of so many new opportunities, TV shows, best-selling books, radio, appearances, columns, endorsements and her long-time dream of opening a cooking school came true. 

Viewers loved her honesty, sense of humour and humble cooking style. Her family-focused cooking style and ‘mum next door’ persona has turned her passion into a hugely successful career, with six successful books, TV, Australian Women’s Weekly column for over 8 years, radio co-host for 4 years, and many more successful partners and appearance throughout the nation.

“Commando Steve” is one of Australia’s most recognised and well-respected fitness experts. After growing up in Queensland, he joined the army when he left school and over the next decade served in the Australian Special Forces. In 2004, he left the army to launch a new career as a fitness professional. Five years later, Steve placed fourth in CrossFit Games. At the same time, Steve was becoming a familiar face on TV screens as Commando Steve in Australia’s Biggest Loser and, more recently, on Australian Survivor. 

Closer to home, Steve is the father of four beautiful children, two daughters and two sons. Steve is passionate about enriching people’s lives. Steve knows how this can be difficult when faced with the many challenges life throws at us. He is an advocate for encouraging a foundation of support and understanding through sharing experiences and conversation that promotes self awareness. With mindfulness (observation) at the heart of our daily practice and routines we open the door to understanding, compassion and the beauty and joy of life.