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09/09/2025

For Monique, boxing isn’t about money—it’s about passion.

She shares how the sport empowers bullied kids, builds confidence, and even helps fight anxiety. Boxing is more than a sport—it’s therapy in gloves. 🧠✨

08/09/2025

Does Monique still have the itch to fight again?

She opens up about pressing pause, why the love for boxing never fades, and how discipline and pain keep calling her back to the ring. 🔥🥊

05/09/2025

Monique believes in growing boxing from the ground up.

Partnering with Wanderer Promotions, she champions grassroots talent and gives Aussie fighters the spotlight they deserve.

This is where true boxing stories begin. 🌟🥊

04/09/2025

From interviewing Terence Crawford to Jai Opetaia, Monique shares her biggest career highlights.

Her journey proves how quickly passion can evolve into unforgettable opportunities—and what world champions teach us beyond the ring. 🏆🎤

03/09/2025

4:30am alarms. Split shifts. Late-night training.

Monique opens up about juggling boxing and media, the toll it took on her health, and the lessons learned about burnout.

Her story is a reminder to fight for balance, not just success. 🌙💼

02/09/2025

Monique’s media journey started with boxing—but led to radio, TV, and becoming Sydney’s “chopper traffic reporter.”

From countless demo tapes to finally getting noticed, her grind shows that persistence pays off. 🚁🎤

01/09/2025

Monique shares how her first sparring session taught her resilience—realising getting hit wasn’t the end, but the beginning of courage.

Boxing builds confidence, teaches pressure management, and uncovers inner strength. And beyond the punches?

It’s about women backing women—like sparring with Ebony Bridges and proving to her Italian family that boxing is more than “just getting hit.” This is where barriers break, respect grows, and women’s boxing thrives. 💪❤️🔥

28/08/2025

From feeling lost after school to stepping into the ring, Monique Bovino shares how boxing gave her purpose, belonging, and confidence.

Discover how the sport transforms women and kids, building resilience and self-belief.

This isn’t just about fighting—it’s about finding yourself. 🥊✨

08/08/2025

🚨 EPISODE 26 is LIVE with the incredible Monique Bovino! 🚨

Monique wears many hats — and wears them with power and purpose. From throwing punches in the ring to delivering traffic updates on Sunrise on 7, she opens up about what it takes to succeed in male-dominated industries, stay mentally tough, and navigate the pressures of public life.

In this episode, Monique shares her boxing journey, the mindset that keeps her going, her transition into TV and radio, and how discipline in sport helps her thrive in the media world. She also talks about the importance of female representation and what motivates her every single day.

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Power Panel Discussion with:
Ron Pratap from ‪‪‪ Wealth Management
Patrick Zarzour from ‪ Sparks Electrical
Ben Ilacqua from ‪‪‪ Fitness Club
Inspirations Paint Gregory Hills

11/07/2025

Darby Maguire, mental health advocate and ultra runner, shares how grief, loss, and deep emotional pain turned into a life of purpose and resilience.

Alongside him, legendary boxing coach Nudge Mieli talks about how boxing saved lives and taught Darby the mental edge to keep pushing when it hurts most.

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Youtube: https://youtu.be/QXOJJN_IWaI
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Power Panel Discussion with:

Ron Pratap from ‪‪‪
Patrick Zarzour from ‪
Ben Ilacqua from ‪‪‪
Inspirations Paint Gregory Hills

20/06/2025

🎙️ EPISODE 24: The Connect Podcast - feat. Ben Ilacqua Founder & Head Instructor, Shadow Fitness Club | Franchise Owner, Inspirations Paint |Multi-Business Owner | Martial Arts Educator | Youth Mentor

In this powerful episode, we dive into the story of Ben Ilacqua— Ben is the Founder of Shadow Fitness Club and Franchise Owner of Inspirations Paint, Gregory Hills.

From a turbulent childhood and rebellious teen years to becoming one of Australia’s leading Martial Artists, Ben’s journey is all about resilience, reinvention, and leading with purpose. He shares how martial arts, discipline, and community helped him rebuild after hitting rock bottom.

Now a successful multi-business owner, mentor, and family man, Ben uses his story to empower others—especially youth—to rise above adversity and stay consistent, even when it’s hard.

🎯 Don’t miss this raw, inspiring conversation about growth, grit, and legacy.



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Power Panel Discussion with:
Ron Pratap from ‪‪‪
Patrick Zarzour from ‪
Ben Ilacqua from ‪‪‪

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