Hi! I'm ANGELA
All my life, I’ve taken the road less travelled, hustled hard, and reinvented myself more times than I can count.
I started again at 50, not from scratch, but from experience.
What I know for sure?
Midlife is your advantage and success has no expiry date.
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Angela's Story so far...
SELF LEADERSHIP
At just 12, Angela was lacing up her spikes and pushing through the final stretch of a 400m and 800m sprint, already learning the kind of discipline, self-leadership, and resilience most people take decades to master.
Angela was selected to compete in America alongside Cathy Freeman during her early athletics career, an experience that shaped her identity and drive.
Athletics taught her self-leadership, discipline, and the power of having a coach or mentor. These early lessons became the foundation for everything she would go on to build in life and business.
BECOMING AN ENTREPRENEUR
Angela stumbled into entrepreneurship with no formal training, just curiosity, courage, and a fierce work ethic. Her first business was a baptism by fire. She learned to figure it out on the go, trained thousands of women how to start and scale their businesses, won awards, and travelled the world in style.
Before that she was a hairdresser and managed at Stefan's Hair Salons. It was there she discovered the power of personal presentation, beauty, wellness, and the confidence that comes from showing up for yourself. She learned how to lead teams, build relationships, and carry herself with pride.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
In her early 20s, Angela attended her first personal development seminar with Tony Robbins. From that moment, she was hooked. She found her people and dove headfirst into the world of growth and mindset.
Her dad used to joke, "Angela, you've done more courses than Phar Lap!" And he wasn't wrong. That hunger to learn never stopped.
BLENDED FAMILY
Angela met her husband Mark and became a stepmum to two boys, Jack and James. Later, they welcomed their son Dylan.
Blended family life came with love and chaos. Statistically, only 1 in 4 survive. The odds were against them.
Angela tried everything to make it work—but real leadership showed up not in control, but in patience. In presence. In learning how to navigate deep emotional waters and keep showing up.
MEET DYLAN
From the moment Dylan arrived, Angela knew he was different. He was intense, energetic, and challenging. By preschool, the daily calls began. He couldn't sit still. He was constantly in trouble.
Eventually, he was diagnosed with ADHD. And Angela began a long journey of advocacy. While other parents walked out of school smiling, she was often in the principal's office.
It was exhausting. Lonely. But she kept showing up. Consistently. Even when it felt like nothing was getting through.
Then came Year 12. Dylan wrote Angela a letter, thanking her for everything she'd taught him. The values. The resilience. The love.
Leadership, she realised, is not about being perfect. It's about being present.
Dylan is thriving and has started a career in Real Estate.
BECOMING AN AUTHOR
Angela wrote The Second Wives' Guide to help women navigate blended families—because she lived it. She knew the pitfalls, the pressures, and the heartbreak. And she wanted to save others from learning it all the hard way.
That book led to U.S. morning shows and national interviews. But one moment stood out: moments before a live TV spot in Austin, Texas, she found out Robert Duvall had just left the set. Imposter syndrome hit hard.
But she grounded herself in purpose. If she could help just one woman watching—she had to speak. And she did. That moment taught her to lead even when fear was present.
BUILDING VASCO'S BRAND
Not long after that, Angela and Mark launched Vasco's, a chargrill chicken restaurant brand. Angela had zero experience in hospitality. But what she lacked in experience, she made up for in vision.
The staff didn't take her seriously at first. But she kept showing up. She asked questions. Learned fast. Became resourceful. And over six years, she led Vascos into an award-winning, seven-figure business in a male-dominated space.
They won the Australian Small Business Award in their second year. She built and designed two more restaurants, scaled the brand, and eventually sold it to a hospitality group.
Angela didn't lead with expertise. She led with vision. She anchored her team in values, in belonging, in a mission: Discover. Enjoy. Share.
That's when people started to believe. Not because she told them to. Because she showed them why.
THE MIDLIFE CROSSROADS
From the outside, life looked successful. But internally, Angela knew she was being called into something bigger.
Selling the business became more than a business decision. It became the beginning of a complete reinvention.
At 50, she made the decision to start again. Not from scratch, but from experience.
That season became the foundation for the work she does today, helping others navigate change, reinvention, and identity shifts.
THERE IS POWER IN PROXIMITY
Angela immersed herself in personal development, leadership, speaking, and mentorship.
She invested in coaches, masterminds, and mentors who challenged her to think bigger, trust herself more deeply, and step into a completely new identity.
That season taught her one powerful truth: if you want to fast-track your success, learn from others and then implement - FAST!!.
The mindset, resilience, and emotional intelligence she developed during this chapter became the foundation of the message she shares on stages today.
FINDING HER VOICE · HARMONY IN THE HUSTLE
As Angela rebuilt her next chapter, she launched the Harmony in the Hustle podcast.
What started as conversations around reinvention, resilience, business, confidence, leadership, and burnout quickly evolved into a platform featuring inspiring entrepreneurs, experts, and thought leaders from around the world.
The podcast became a reflection of Angela's message:
Success should not cost your health, identity, or joy.
Today, Harmony in the Hustle continues to inspire people navigating growth, reinvention, and leadership in every season of life.
STEPPING ONTO THE STAGE
Angela began putting herself forward for speaking opportunities, sharing her story of resilience, reinvention, business, and leadership.
Her honest, storytelling style quickly connected with audiences. She spoke openly about:
- starting over at 50
- rebuilding confidence
- menopause and identity shifts
- leadership and resilience
- learning to trust yourself again
What started as saying "yes" to smaller stages quickly became the beginning of a powerful speaking career.
THE TEDx STAGE
In 2025, Angela stepped onto the TEDx stage in Tampa, Florida to deliver her talk:
"The Midlife Advantage: Why Your Greatest Success Can Come After 40."
Her message challenged outdated beliefs around ageing and success, reframing midlife as a launchpad instead of a crisis.
The talk resonated deeply because it wasn't theory. It was lived experience.
Angela shared how resilience, reinvention, and decades of experience became the very thing that helped her build her next chapter.
THE NEXT CHAPTER™
After years of entrepreneurship, Angela created The Next Chapter Programme™.
A coaching programme designed to help women reconnect with themselves, rediscover their purpose, and create a life that feels aligned, meaningful, and successful on their own terms.
Through workshops, coaching, retreats, and online programmes, Angela now guides women through the same transformation she once experienced herself.
Helping them realise:
You are not starting from scratch.
You are starting from your experience.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY · WOMEN OF INFLUENCE
One of Angela's biggest keynote moments came when she spoke at the Women of Influence International Women's Day event on the Gold Coast.
Standing on stage in front of more than 600 women, she delivered a keynote on resilience, reinvention, leadership, and navigating life's different seasons.
Her message reminded women that:
Your best chapter is not behind you
It is still being written.
The response to the keynote further positioned Angela as a leading voice in reinvention, leadership, and turning lived experience into personal power.
THE LIFE SHE DESIGNED
Today, Angela is a sought after keynote speaker and mentor.
Angela speaks on stages across Australia and internationally.
Her work is centred around one core belief:
Your lived experience is your greatest competitive advantage.
And you're not behind, you are in you’re becoming.
Angela is an absolute powerhouse of a woman, who lives with integrity and confidence
She cares so deeply about supporting others to stand in their power and create a life they truly desire. Her work ethic, warmth and kindness all showcase the incredible leader she is.
Erika Cramer,
The Queen of Confidence
Author, Podcast Host, Speaker and Business Coach
If you want to get inspired and achieve big things, listen and follow everything what Angela says.
I have known and worked with Angela Vassallo for over 21 years. Over that time I have seen her grow a brilliant career as a successful businesswoman, best-selling author and an international media personality. Now I'm delighted to see Angela taking the stage to share her wisdom with others. If you want to get inspired and achieve big things, listen and follow everything Angela says.
Dale Beaumont,
Business Blueprint
Founder & CEO
I can vouch for the fact this book abounds with the soundest of advice.
As a second wife and step mum I can vouch for the fact this book abounds with the soundest of advice. All those contemplating the leap or already travelling the rocky road should buy a copy right now.
Judy Nunn,
Author and Actress
She is an absolutely inspirational female entrepreneur and I highly recommend connecting with her.
Being a female business owner myself, I actively follow other successful business woman. I have known, and worked alongside of, Angela for over 5 years now. She is an absolutely inspirational female entrepreneur and I highly recommend connecting with her
Rene Herald,
Temple Skincare & Spa
Director
This book certainly touched on most situations that I have encountered along my journey.
Angela Vassallo has captured the humour that is often present in stressful blended family situations, with empathy and useful guidance. I am not only a second wife/stepmother to my husband’s 4 children but also a step grandmother to their 10 children, all of whom are under the age of 7. I am also an ex-wife/ mother from my previous marriage and my husband and I also have a child together. Blending these families with HIS, MINE, and OURS was complicated and I am not sure I have come out the other side yet. This book certainly touched on most situations that I have encountered along my journey. When life gets complicated as it invariably does, I used to say “Welcome to my World” – Now I say “Welcome to my Village”!
Trish Duncan,
Chartered Accountant
She is nothing short of an inspiration.
I have known Angela now for 12 years and she is nothing short of an inspiration. She is a personal friend of mine and my business advisor. I have watched her go from strength to strength developing both herself and her business whilst helping develop so many others along the way. I wish her every success in her future ventures and cannot recommend her highly enough if you are looking for a mentor.
Sarah Dalton,
Paragon Professional: Customised Training and Development
Director
Intelligent , inspirational and influential.
Intelligent , inspirational and influential – Angela Vassallo is a born leader with compassion and charisma. Angela consistently strives to help others achieve their dreams and goals.
Sandra Sherratt,
Entrepreneur, Property Guru, Virtual CEO
She understands the value of a coach to help her become the absolute best she can be.
I have been Angela’s Coach and Mentor for the last year, she understands the value of a coach to help her become the absolute best she can be. Angela is a Leader that has invested in herself to give her that Million Dollar Mindset, that will help her achieve all her Goals and Dreams. Angela is passionate about sharing her knowledge, expertise and wisdom and help other’s live their best life.
Adam Mortimer,
Best Selling Author Director of Coaching
I feel safe and comforted having her around as I grow old.
It is my absolute privilege to work, be associated, support many charities and share my working and everyday life with this remarkable women.
She holds true family values, is a devoted Mother, daughter, friend and wife, her loyalty is unquestionable. Her achievements are a result of damn hard work, study, discipline, determination and , tenacity and yet she is still able to take time out for those who need help and guidance. They say,’ don’t read a book by its cover’ in this case , this testimonial is not about the book she has actually written but the journey of her actual life. A girl brought up in a working class family, her father a real hero, a paramedic who risked his life for others and still does, her Mum a very attractive, humble, and high principled devoted mother and wife.
Angela was a great Athlete a champion sprinter, studied drama/ acting for years, public speaking, sales and marketing and worked with me on PR/ and charity events.
Now she is an author in her own life, a brilliant business consultant and a mentor to hundreds of women.
Angela’s beauty lies from the outside in, and you can be rest assured that she will never forget those who follow her or where she has come from. I feel safe and comforted having her around as I grow old, but feel so proud to watch her grow with her achievements as she blossoms.
Paula Duncan AM,
Actress and Business Women
I am now ready to change limiting beliefs and fears.
Thank you Angela so much for your course. How wonderful to have mentors and coaches such as you who have paved the way for other women to learn from and go through our transformation Journeys. The self acceptance lesson was particularly encouraging to me as a foundational stepping stone as I am now ready to change limiting beliefs and fears. This course is a lovely encouraging way to take those first steps out of the comfort zone and step forward with Direction and confidence.
Jude Williams
I am incredibly grateful for the guidance and support I've received from Angela in our coaching sessions
From the moment we began working together, she has helped me unlock a deeper understanding of myself and my goals. Her compassionate approach, thoughtful advice, and powerful coaching techniques have made a profound impact on my life. She has also helped me overcome challenges I once thought insurmountable, and I now feel more empowered than ever to move forward. I can’t thank her enough for her dedication, and patience.
Rezwana Bashir,
Nima's Nook
Owner
Her words were powerful, grounding, and deeply inspiring. A beautiful reminder to start each day with intention
Brooke Hawksford,
QLD | NSW Manager
Coraggio
Her message challenges perceptions of ageing and shows leaders how to stay resourceful
Ramsden Law,
Legal Services
Bundall, Queensland
Her story of reinvention and resilience is a masterclass in leadership
Holly Gilholme,
Practice Manager
Attwood Marshall Lawyers
She wanted everyone to walk away with one takeaway - she exceeded that promise
Stephanie White,
Senior Associate
DiMention Recruitment Pty Ltd
She described midlife crossroads like she had access to my inner thoughts. Pause. Pivot. Power move. Purpose
Therese Dogra,
Founder - Principal Consultant
Collaborative Culture
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