A Life of Greatness

What does it take to build one of the most successful retail empires in Australia… and sustain it for decades?In this episode of A Life of Greatness, Sarah Grynberg sits down with Mario Tascone, Deputy CEO of Retail at Chemist Warehouse, a business that disrupted an entire industry and grew into a global powerhouse with over 600 stores worldwide. From humble beginnings working in a single pharmacy to helping lead one of the country’s most recognisable brands, Mario shares the mindset, risks, and relentless work ethic behind the journey.This conversation goes far beyond business. Mario opens up about the influence of his immigrant parents, the discipline that shaped his success, and the personal transformation that saw him completely change his health, lose over 25 kilos, and run the world’s biggest marathons. He reveals why discomfort is the key to growth, why consistency beats talent, and how never giving up has been the foundation of everything he’s built.In this episode, you will learn:Why Chemist Warehouse succeeded where others failedThe simple philosophy behind building a billion-dollar businessHow discipline and discomfort drive long-term successWhy most people fail when trying to change their healthThe mindset shift that helped Mario transform his life during COVIDWhat running marathons taught him about resilience and mental strengthThis is a powerful conversation about business, identity, discipline, and legacy, and what it truly means to build a life of greatness that goes far beyond success.Because in the end, a life of greatness isn’t just about what you build… it’s about who you become along the way.This episode of A Life of Greatness is brought to you by Wanderlust High Strength Berberine.If you’re looking to better support your metabolic health, Wanderlust High Strength Berberine is a powerful, plant-based supplement designed to help regulate blood sugar levels and support healthy metabolism. Traditionally used in herbal medicine, berberine has been shown to assist with energy balance, gut health, and overall wellbeing.Wanderlust combines this potent ingredient with a commitment to quality and purity, creating a formula that’s both effective and easy to incorporate into your daily routine. Always Read The Label and Follow The Directions for Use.You can find Wanderlust High Strength Berberine at Chemist Warehouse in store or online here: https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/136923/wanderlust-berberine-120-capsulesPurchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here.Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.Instagram: @sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg

Have you ever wondered if the things that didn’t work out… were actually protecting you?In this episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg explores the quiet shift from seeing disappointment as loss to understanding it as something that may not have truly aligned. She reflects on the way we often fall in love with the idea of something, a job, a relationship, an opportunity, and how that imagined version can feel so real that losing it feels like losing something certain.Sarah unpacks why what we grieve is often the story we created, not the full reality we couldn’t yet see. She explores the difference between something that fits and something that requires constant effort to hold together, and how with time, clarity reveals what was once hidden beneath hope and expectation.You’ll learn:Why we attach to the idea of something before fully understanding its realityHow to recognise the difference between alignment and forcing something to workA powerful reframe that shifts disappointment into clarity and self-trustThis episode is an invitation to soften your perspective when things don’t go the way you planned. To allow disappointment without letting it define the meaning of what happened. Because sometimes what falls away isn’t something you lost, it’s something that didn’t fully fit. And the things that are truly right for you won’t need to be forced.Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here.Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.Instagram: @sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg

Are you feeling sceptical of the news but still craving honesty and integrity?In this deeply moving episode of A Life of Greatness, Sarah Grynberg sits down with Ita Buttrose, one of Australia’s most influential media figures, for an honest and reflective conversation spanning legacy, leadership, resilience and humanity. From her groundbreaking work at Cleo and The Australian Women’s Weekly to her role as Chair of the ABC, Ita reflects on a life shaped by courage, conviction and service.In this episode you will learn about:• Losing independence through ageing and living with a mobility disorder• The emotional adjustment of asking for help after a lifetime of self-reliance• Starting at Cleo and Women’s Weekly and learning journalism from the ground up• What working alongside Kerry Packer and Rupert Murdoch taught her about power and leadership• Media bias, integrity in journalism, and why trusted news matters more than everThis episode is a reminder that greatness is not about status or accolades, but about doing your best, treating others well, and continuing to show up with purpose, even when life asks you to walk a different path.This episode of A Life of Greatness is brought to you by Wanderlust High Strength Berberine.If you’re looking to better support your metabolic health, Wanderlust High Strength Berberine is a powerful, plant-based supplement designed to help regulate blood sugar levels and support healthy metabolism. Traditionally used in herbal medicine, berberine has been shown to assist with energy balance, gut health, and overall wellbeing.Wanderlust combines this potent ingredient with a commitment to quality and purity, creating a formula that’s both effective and easy to incorporate into your daily routine. Always Read The Label and Follow The Directions for Use.You can find Wanderlust High Strength Berberine at Chemist Warehouse in store or online here: https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/136923/wanderlust-berberine-120-capsulesPurchase Ita's new book Unapologetically Ita herePurchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here.Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.Instagram: @sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg

Have you ever noticed how someone can say all the right things, but never actually follow through?In this episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg explores the true meaning of integrity and why being a person of your word is one of the most powerful qualities you can bring into business and life. She reflects on the quiet disconnect between intention and action, and how trust is not built in what we promise, but in what we consistently deliver.Sarah unpacks the emotional toll of dealing with people who overcommit but underdeliver, and why inconsistency creates confusion, frustration, and ultimately a loss of respect. She also turns the lens inward, acknowledging that none of us are perfect, and that integrity is not about getting everything right, but about being honest, self-aware, and accountable in the moments that matter.You’ll learn:Why your reputation is built on follow through, not intentionHow overcommitting and people pleasing quietly erode trustThe small but powerful shifts that help you become someone others can rely onThis episode is a reminder that integrity is not loud or performative. It is quiet, consistent, and deeply felt. It lives in the moments where you do what you said you would do, or have the courage to say no when you can’t. Because in the end, people may forget what you promised, but they will always remember whether they could rely on you.Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here.Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.Instagram: @sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg

Are we living through one of the most dangerous moments in modern history?In this powerful and deeply confronting episode of A Life of Greatness, Sarah Grynberg sits down with returning guest Marianne Williamson for her fourth appearance on the show. Together, they unpack the current state of the world from rising political tension and misinformation, to the erosion of truth, the influence of big tech, and the growing divide across societies.Marianne speaks candidly about her experience running for the US presidency, the emotional toll of having her campaign suppressed, and what she believes is really happening behind the scenes in American politics.In this conversation, Marianne explores a range of powerful themes, including:• Charlie Kirk Assassination and The Epstein Files• Free speech and the responsibility we each carry• Spirituality and the shift from fear into love• The role we all play in shaping what comes nextAt its core, it’s a conversation about courage, truth, and what it means to choose love in a time where hate feels louder than ever.Because as Marianne says, when hate is screaming, love cannot afford to whisper.Purchase Sarah's book: https://bit.ly/sarahgrynberg-bookPurchase Sarah's Kid's Meditation: https://bit.ly/3kfVJMhFollow Sarah for more wisdom and inspiration:Website https://sarahgrynberg.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahgrynbergTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahgrynbergFacebook https://facebook.com/sarahgrynbergTwitter https://twitter.com/sarahgrynberg

Have you ever stopped to wonder if the point of life isn’t to get it right, but simply to experience it?In this episode of Sarah’s Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg reflects on a poem that has stayed with her for years, Instructions Before Visiting Earth by James McCrae. Through its words, she explores the nature of being human, the beauty and weight of having a body, loving deeply, losing things we wish could stay, and moving through moments that don’t always make sense.Sarah unpacks the quiet truth that life is not meant to be perfect or predictable, but deeply felt. She speaks to the way we often rush past our own lives, trying to avoid discomfort or fast forward to something better, and how this disconnects us from the very experience we’re here to have. She invites us to soften, to pay attention, and to recognise that both joy and pain are not interruptions, but essential parts of the same story.You’ll learn:Why life is not about getting it right, but allowing yourself to fully experience itHow avoiding discomfort can disconnect you from meaning and presenceThe importance of slowing down and noticing the moments that are already hereThis episode is a gentle reminder that life is fleeting, and that is what gives it depth and meaning. You are not here to perfect it or control it. You are here to feel it, to live it, and to be present within it. Because the beauty of this experience is not found in having all the answers, but in not missing the moments that matter.Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here.Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.Instagram: @sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg