Even though it was very challenging and there were often many delays and false starts over a 20-year period, Linda Emslie was determined to follow her dream. When the opportunity surfaced for Linda to switch fields from corporate to... read more
Having watched her parents run successful small businesses, Amanda always knew she wanted the same freedom to build a life on her own terms. Today, as the head of Your Strata Property, Amanda feels very privileged to do what... read more
When Sonia Ferlauto’s old boss wouldn’t listen to her suggestions, Sonia took a leap of faith 24 years ago and started ACS Debt Collection, an award-winning all-female debt collection agency. Sonia loves the freedom of running her own business... read more
Founder and CEO of Cranberry Beads, Joanne Ivy helps creative customers pick out the perfect beads and supplies for jewellery making through her online shop. Joanne transformed her passion for beading from a hobby to a business. As she... read more
Frances Pratt Founder, KISS to Sell With a graduate certificate in change management, an MBA from Melbourne Business School and over 15 years of sales experience in every industry, Frances has a wealth of business knowledge. With years of... read more
In 2003, Angela Raspass started her own business to have the flexibility she needed while supporting two children. She used her media background in marketing, sponsorship and sales as the foundation for her marketing consultancy. Nine years later Angela... read more
Founder and editor of SmartStepstoAustralia.com, Karen Bleakley packed her bags and moved to Brisbane from the UK with her husband and three children. After facing the challenges of moving across the world, Karen decided to create a migration blog... read more
