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Your Second Act Starts When You Meet Reality Head‑On

Helping women over 40 reclaim their health, confidence, purpose and financial independence — because your greatest chapter doesn't have to be behind you.

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Your Second Act Starts When You Meet Reality Head‑On

Helping women over 40 reclaim their health, confidence, purpose and financial independence — because your greatest chapter doesn't have to be behind you.

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The Woman Who Rebuilt Her Life

...And Is Now Helping Thousands of

Others Rebuild Theirs

There comes a moment in life that no one prepares you for.

The children grow up.

The marriage isn't what it used to be — or perhaps it's over.

The career you've spent decades building no longer lights you up.

You wake up one day and wonder...

"When did I stop becoming me?"

For many women, this moment arrives in their 40s, 50s and beyond.

From the outside, life looks successful. Inside, they're exhausted. Disconnected.

Uncertain. Craving more.

Not because they've failed — but because they've spent years putting everyone else

first.

Lourene Bevaart knows exactly what that feels like. And more importantly, she knows

what it takes to rebuild.

Meet Lourene

Three Dreams. Every One

Achieved.

As a young girl, Lourene had three dreams: to become a PE teacher, become a World Champion and become a mum.

Remarkably, she achieved every one of them.

She represented Australia around the world, won five World Karate Championships and became one of Australia’s original Gladiators, known as Glacier.

That success opened another extraordinary chapter when Lourene began working as Russell Crowe’s personal trainer. What was initially meant to be a short-term role developed into a five-year working relationship, helping him prepare physically for some of the most demanding roles of his career.

Russell later referred Australian cricket legend Shane Warne to Lourene as he prepared for his return to elite cricket.

Working with two of Australia’s most recognisable high performers reinforced something Lourene had always believed: success is rarely accidental. It is built through preparation, discipline and the standards you maintain when no one is watching.

From the outside, it looked as though Lourene had won at life. She had built an extraordinary career and created the family she had always dreamed of.

But behind the success, another story was unfolding.

Like so many women, Lourene slowly stopped choosing herself. She poured everything into her family, her marriage, her children and supporting everyone else’s dreams, until one day she realised she had forgotten her own.

When her marriage ended, everything changed.

She found herself raising two young daughters alone, financially uncertain, carrying significant debt and emotionally exhausted. A woman who had once stood on world podiums no longer recognised the person staring back at her in the mirror.

That became the moment she stopped waiting for someone else to rescue her.

It became the beginning of her Second Act.

Meet Lourene

Three Dreams. Every One

Achieved.

As a young girl, Lourene had three dreams: to become a PE teacher, become a World Champion and become a mum.

Remarkably, she achieved every one of them.

She represented Australia around the world, won five World Karate Championships and became one of Australia’s original Gladiators, known as Glacier.

That success opened another extraordinary chapter when Lourene began working as Russell Crowe’s personal trainer. What was initially meant to be a short-term role developed into a five-year working relationship, helping him prepare physically for some of the most demanding roles of his career.

Russell later referred Australian cricket legend Shane Warne to Lourene as he prepared for his return to elite cricket.

Working with two of Australia’s most recognisable high performers reinforced something Lourene had always believed: success is rarely accidental. It is built through preparation, discipline and the standards you maintain when no one is watching.

From the outside, it looked as though Lourene had won at life. She had built an extraordinary career and created the family she had always dreamed of.

But behind the success, another story was unfolding.

Like so many women, Lourene slowly stopped choosing herself. She poured everything into her family, her marriage, her children and supporting everyone else’s dreams, until one day she realised she had forgotten her own.

When her marriage ended, everything changed.

She found herself raising two young daughters alone, financially uncertain, carrying significant debt and emotionally exhausted. A woman who had once stood on world podiums no longer recognised the person staring back at her in the mirror.

That became the moment she stopped waiting for someone else to rescue her.

It became the beginning of her Second Act.

SIGNATURE KEYNOTE

Your Second Act Starts When You Meet Reality Head‑On

What happens when the life you have carefully built changes without warning?

When the marriage ends. The children no longer need you in the same way. Your health, finances or career shift. And suddenly, the woman who has spent years holding everything together is left wondering:

“Who am I now, and what comes next?”

In this powerful and deeply personal keynote, Lourene takes audiences through success, identity, loss and reinvention.

From becoming a five-time World Karate Champion and Australian Gladiator to training Russell Crowe and Shane Warne, Lourene appeared to have achieved everything she had dreamed of.

But when her marriage ended, she found herself raising two daughters alone, financially uncertain and disconnected from the strong, confident woman she had once been.

Her Second Act did not begin because life became easier.

It began when she stopped waiting to be rescued, faced the reality of her situation and took responsibility for rebuilding her health, confidence, finances and future.

This keynote is not simply about Lourene’s story.

It is for every woman in the audience who has quietly wondered:

“Is it too late for me?”

Lourene’s message is clear. It is never too late to choose yourself again, reclaim your direction and build a powerful next chapter.

The Turning Point

The Hidden Cost of Giving Away Your Power

One of the most powerful moments in Lourene’s keynote has nothing to do with winning World Championships.

It’s about something millions of women unknowingly do every day: giving away responsibility for their own lives. Not intentionally. It happens slowly, over time.

After years of trusting professionals to manage her finances and business administration, Lourene was told she owed more than $400,000 to the ATO.

No one could explain how it had happened, not even her accountant.

Most people would have blamed everyone around them.

Instead, Lourene made a different decision.

She became the CEO of her own life.

She hired Marion Mays from Money Strong, who coached her for twelve months.

She found a new accountant, a new bookkeeper and better systems.

She began asking better questions, learned to understand her numbers, organised her finances, updated her legal documents and stopped assuming someone else was taking care of everything.

$400K

Debt Uncovered as Largely an Administration Error

$1.6M

Reclaimed in Assets

Because no one will ever care about your future more than you do.

Today, Lourene challenges every woman to reclaim ownership of the things that matter most: her health, her finances, her life administration and her future.

Because empowerment isn’t only about earning more.

It’s about knowing you’ve built a life that doesn’t depend on someone else keeping it together.

The Turning Point

The Hidden Cost of Giving Away Your Power

One of the most powerful moments in Lourene’s keynote has nothing to do with winning World Championships.

It’s about something millions of women unknowingly do every day: giving away responsibility for their own lives. Not intentionally. It happens slowly, over time.

After years of trusting professionals to manage her finances and business administration, Lourene was told she owed more than $400,000 to the ATO.

No one could explain how it had happened, not even her accountant.

Most people would have blamed everyone around them.

Instead, Lourene made a different decision.

She became the CEO of her own life.

She hired Marion Mays from Money Strong, who coached her for twelve months.

She found a new accountant, a new bookkeeper and better systems.

She began asking better questions, learned to understand her numbers, organised her finances, updated her legal documents and stopped assuming someone else was taking care of everything.

$400K

Debt Uncovered as Largely an Administration Error

$1.6M

Reclaimed in Assets

Because no one will ever care about your future more than you do.

Today, Lourene challenges every woman to reclaim ownership of the things that matter most: her health, her finances, her life administration and her future.

Because empowerment isn’t only about earning more.

It’s about knowing you’ve built a life that doesn’t depend on someone else keeping it together.

The Turning Point

The Hidden Cost of Giving Away Your Power

One of the most powerful moments in Lourene's keynote has nothing to do with winning World Championships.

It's about something millions of women unknowingly do every day: giving away responsibility for their own lives.

Not intentionally — it happens slowly, over time.

After years of trusting professionals to manage her finances and business administration, Lourene was told she owed more than $400,000 to the ATO. No one could explain how it had happened. Not even her accountant.

Most people would have blamed everyone around them. Instead, Lourene made a different decision. She became the CEO of her own life.

She hired Marion Mays from Money Strong, who coached her for twelve months. She found a new accountant. A new bookkeeper. Better systems. She asked better questions, learned to understand her numbers, organised her finances, updated her legal

documents — and stopped assuming someone else was taking care of everything.

$400K

Debt Uncovered as Largely an Administration Error

$1.6M

Reclaimed in Assets

But the greatest lesson wasn't financial. It was personal. Because no one will ever care about your future more than you do.

Today, Lourene challenges every woman to reclaim ownership of the things that matter most: her health, her finances, her life administration, her future.

Because empowerment isn't about earning more. It's about knowing you've built a life that doesn't depend on someone else keeping it together.

the takeaway

What Audiences Walk Away With

— Reconnect with the woman they've been

putting last.

— Understand why so many women lose themselves during life's biggest transitions.

— Learn practical strategies to rebuild

confidence after divorce, career changes or

empty nesting.

— Discover why health, purpose and financial independence are deeply connected.

— Gain the confidence to take ownership of their finances and life administration.

— Stop outsourcing responsibility for their

future.

— Walk away believing it's never too late to create a powerful Second Act.

The Takeaway

What Audiences Walk Away With

Reconnect with the woman they’ve spent years putting last.

Understand why so many women lose themselves during life’s biggest transitions.

Learn practical strategies to rebuild confidence after divorce, career change or empty nesting.

Discover why health, purpose and financial independence are deeply connected.

Gain the confidence to take ownership of their finances and life administration.

Stop outsourcing responsibility for their future.

Walk away believing it is never too late to create a powerful Second Act.

Perfect For

Where This Keynote Lands Best

Women’s Leadership Events Leadership Conferences Women’s Conferences International Women’s Day Events Corporate Wellbeing Programs Business Conferences Financial Empowerment Conferences Health and Wellbeing Summits Professional Associations Women’s Networking Events Community Organisations

Why Event Organisers Love Lourene

She Doesn’t Just Inspire Audiences.

She Moves Them to Take Action.

Lourene’s keynote combines world-class achievement with honesty, warmth and real-life vulnerability.

Audiences laugh. They are moved. Most importantly, they see themselves in her story.

They leave with more than inspiration. They leave ready to take greater ownership of their health, finances, confidence and future.

Because when a woman realises she still has another powerful chapter to write, everything can change.

About Lourene

Keynote Speaker · Entrepreneur · Five-Time World Karate Champion · Australian Gladiator

Lourene Bevaart is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, former Australian Gladiator and five-time World Karate Champion. Her career has also included working as a personal trainer to Russell Crowe and Shane Warne.

After rebuilding her own life following divorce, financial hardship and the loss of her identity, Lourene has dedicated her work to helping women over 40 reclaim their health, confidence, purpose and financial independence.

Her message is simple:

You are never too old. It is never too late. And your Second Act has the potential to become your greatest one yet.

That became the moment she stopped waiting for someone else to rescue her. It became the beginning of her Second Act.

Media, Press & Interviews

FEATURED NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

Crowe’s

“Glad He Had Her”

News24 — 18 September 2002

An international news story reporting on an incident involving Russell Crowe and Lourene in Rosarito Beach, Mexico.

The article describes Lourene as Russell Crowe’s personal trainer and a five-time world karate champion.

It’s the

Gladi-Eater

New York Post — 12 May 2002

An article about Russell Crowe working with Lourene to improve his fitness and prepare physically for his film roles.

Where Are the Original Australian Gladiators Now?

Herald Sun — January 2024

A retrospective feature on the original stars of Australian Gladiators, including Lourene Bevaart as Glacier.

The article highlights her success in karate, television and her work as Russell Crowe’s trainer.

Subscription may be required.

MAGAZINE FEATURES

Martial Arts Australia

Lourene Bevaart Feature

A multi-page feature covering Lourene’s journey from physical education teacher to five-time karate world champion, Australian Gladiator, celebrity trainer and entrepreneur.

The interview includes stories about:

Becoming a karate world champion

Competing on Australian Gladiators

Working with Russell Crowe

Training Shane Warne

Business, personal development and reinvention.

Martial Arts Australia

Lourene Bevaart Feature

Previous Magazine and

Newspaper Features

Lourene has also appeared in publications including:

Blitz Magazine

The Sunday Age

New Idea

Sunday Herald Sun

The Age

Women in Sport

Traditional Karate Magazine

Australasian Fighting Arts

TV Week

Gladiators Magazine

Northern Guardian

Croydon Mail

Croydon Post

Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express

VIDEO INTERVIEWS

Martial Arts Australia Interview

with Graham Slater

Approximately 22 minutes

A career-spanning interview covering Lourene’s karate achievements, Australian Gladiators, Russell Crowe, Shane Warne and her journey into business.

Lourene Bevaart Interview —

Graham Slater

Approx 12 minutes and 46 seconds

A shorter interview from the Kapow TV and Graham Slater video archive.

Gladiator and Trainer to the Stars — Part One

Dr Warrick Bishop Podcast

Lourene discusses her journey into karate, becoming a world champion, winning Gladiators and training international stars.

Lourene discusses her journey into karate, becoming a world champion, winning Gladiators and training international stars.

Gladiator and Trainer to the Stars — Part Two

Dr Warrick Bishop Podcast

Part two explores Lourene’s health, wellness, business and personal reinvention.

Part two explores Lourene’s health, wellness, business and personal reinvention.

Be a Stronger Independent Woman

A longer personal interview about strength, independence, rebuilding and becoming more powerful through life’s challenges.

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Dr Warrick Bishop Podcast

Spotlight:

Lourene Bevaart

A short profile covering Lourene’s leadership, career and business journey.

A short profile covering Lourene’s leadership, career and business journey.

PODCAST INTERVIEWS

From World Champion to Starting Again

Courageous Me Podcast — 2026

A powerful conversation about identity, success, motherhood, financial rebuilding and having the courage to begin again.

A powerful conversation about

identity,

Ready, Set,

Unleash

Turned On Podcast

A conversation about karate, Gladiators, mindset, women’s health, strength, boundaries, movement and ageing powerfully.

A powerful conversation about identitcal rebuilding a

I Finish

What I Start

Dr Warrick Bishop Podcast

An interview about determination, discipline and the mindset behind Lourene’s sporting, personal and business achievements.

A powerful conversation about identitcal

AUSTRALIAN GLADIATORS PROFILE

Turned On Podcast

Lourene appeared as Glacier on Australian Gladiators after winning the women’s competition and representing Australia internationally.

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Speaking Enquiry

If you're looking for a keynote speaker who will leave your audience inspired, empowered and equipped to create meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're planning a conference, corporate event, leadership program or women's wellbeing event, Lourene will tailor her keynote to create maximum impact for your audience.

"Your second act doesn't begin when life gets easier.

It begins the moment you decide to meet reality head‑on."

— Lourene Bevaart