ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

“To unite every work bunch through a gamified world of fun.” 
 

OUR TAGLINE

Brighten up your bunch.  

Banana Life pledges 1% of employee time and 1% product to support causes that make a meaningful impact in communities. 

We understand your challenges

At Banana Life, we understand the real challenges workplaces face today:

  • Lack of connection: Teams are more disconnected than ever before, making it difficult for employees to work effectively and feel engaged.

  • Employee engagement struggles: Keeping your team motivated and connected can feel like an uphill battle, especially when managing it all in-house.

  • Team dynamics: Bringing teams together for meaningful experiences isn’t easy – but it’s essential for fostering collaboration and building trust.

That’s where we come in.

We specialise in creating team-building experiences that foster connection, improve communication, and boost morale.

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Here’s how we help

Team connection doesn’t have to be complicated. With Banana Life, we make it happen, simply and effectively.

  • Customised experiences designed to bring your team together, no matter their size or structure.

  • Gamified challenges that promote problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration.

  • Stress-free event management, taking care of every detail from start to finish.

We work closely with your team to design engaging, impactful activities that make team-building feel less like a task and more like a fun, valuable investment.

OUR VALUES

We think beyond the obvious and embrace fresh, playful ideas.
 
When faced with a challenge, we don’t just follow the usual path—we find a better, more exciting way forward. 
 
Whether we’re designing an experience, solving a problem, or making a moment more memorable, we bring originality and energy to everything we do.
 

We make things happen, no matter the constraints. With a mix of clever thinking, adaptability, and a little bit of scrappiness, we can turn any idea into reality.

We believe in doing more with less, using our ingenuity to craft seamless, high-impact experiences—without the excess fluff.

Great things happen when we work together. Whether it’s within our team, with our clients, or alongside the communities we serve, we approach every challenge with a spirit of partnership.

We listen, we share, and we build on each other’s strengths to create something bigger, better, and more meaningful.

We lead with kindness, generosity, and a commitment to positive impact—big or small, it all matters.

Whether it’s showing up for our teammates, supporting our clients, or giving back to the community, we believe in treating people with respect and care. Thoughtful actions create ripples, and we strive to make every interaction count.

We’ve got each other’s backs—within our team and in our community. We show up, give back, and use our skills to make a difference where it matters.

We stand for connection, support, and lifting others up, because real strength comes from standing together.

OUR PROCESS

We have a simple and proven process in helping our clients with their team building goals. 

MEET THE TEAM

Blake Cunningham | Virtual Events Producer

Blake's your guy. When the going gets tough, he’s the person you talk to for peace-of-mind, clarity and perspective. He’s also a funny guy, is scary-good at movie trivia!

Andy Balzat | Director

Andy has the ridiculously adventurous background of a movie character. He’s taught snowboarding in California, climbed mountains in Bolivia.

Johanna Lyon | Event Producer

Our creative genius, MC and host with the most. Johanna's charisma and story-telling are not-to-be-missed! She's also scary-good at improv!

Jimmy Fitzpatrick | Product Lead

Jimmy is a true chameleon, he has the 'magic Dad-energy', making him the life of the party from start to finish. With his infectious energy and boundless talent, Jimmy is sure to leave a lasting impression at your next event.

Vidya Newman | Business Development Executive

Vidya has a knack for creativity, marketing, sales and hosting, and an unwavering confidence that shines through in everything they do.

Danika Peeters | Sales Executive

Danika is a force to be reckoned with - not only with customer solutions but her crafty skills are so impressive that she could probably knit a sweater blindfolded while doing a handstand.

Matthew Butler | Host

Matthew is a writer and actor in a range of mediums including prose, audio-fiction, theatre, film, and TV with a passion for literature.

Jaya Fisher-Smith | People and Events Lead

A natural-born problem-solver with an eye for detail, Jaya excels at crafting captivating narratives that captivate audiences across all mediums.

Paul Pitsaras | Speaker

Paul is our wellness and mindfulness expert. Through his organisation The Open Mind Institute, Paul has worked with Banana Life for over 4 years delivering world-class workshops and activities.

Rebel Lyons | Host

Rebel is a seasoned actor, host, MC, and facilitator with a fashion sense that puts all others to shame - seriously, they've got more outfits than you can imagine!

Stacey de Waard | Event Producer

Stacey is skilled in dance, facilitation, art and music. You'll find her leading a flash mob, rapping on stage at comedy night or practising her synth skills late at night.

Matthew French | Host

Matthew is an experienced actor and musician who thrives on diversity, with an artistic flair and a sharp sense of humour to match.