Challenor began her journalism career in 1989 as a cadet reporter with The Redland Times and Bayside Bulletin newspapers.
[2] She studied part-time at the University of Queensland, majoring in journalism and Australian government.
In 1991, she landed a job as a reporter with Seven News Brisbane and travelled the State covering numerous rounds including the environment, police, politics, medical news and education.
Challenor held the weekend news position for 12 years and the bulletin consistently ranked in the top 10 most watched programs in Queensland.
[1] She is currently the PR and media manager for children's health promotion charity Life Education Queensland and presents the Life Education Podcast for parents which provides advice from experts on a range of key topics.