In this episode of Beyond the Now, host Suzanne Pereira is joined by Kutira Bandte, resident at Kennedy Place and creator behind the Instagram account @superkombi, where she proudly describes herself as an Australian Age Disruptor.

With her bold fashion choices, vibrant energy, and refreshing outlook on ageing, Kutira is redefining what retirement can look like. In this uplifting and inspiring conversation, Suzanne and Kutira explore identity after work, the courage it takes to express yourself publicly later in life, and how creativity and self-expression can unlock confidence at any age.

Kutira shares the journey that led her to embracing fashion more boldly in retirement, including how social media became an unexpected creative outlet and source of connection. Together, they discuss the common misconceptions around ageing and retirement, and why this chapter of life can actually become one of the most freeing, expressive, and purpose-filled seasons yet.

The conversation also touches on the importance of community, encouragement from family and friends, and how living at Ardency has supported Kutira in embracing this exciting next chapter.

This episode is a powerful reminder that retirement is not about becoming smaller or quieter — it can be a time to rediscover who you are, pursue passions that have been waiting in the wings, and confidently take up space exactly as you are.

This episode is for you if:

• You’re navigating identity and purpose after retirement
• You’ve ever wondered if it’s “too late” to start something new
• You’re curious about how community living can support confidence, connection, and wellbeing
• You believe retirement can be a beginning, not an ending

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Beyond the Now, hosted by Ardency, brings you conversations that challenge outdated ideas about retirement and explore wellbeing, lifestyle, community, purpose, and modern retirement living.

Because this isn’t the end of something — it’s the beginning of a whole new future.

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