“I always loved small business and would jump into any conversation with excitement and so many ideas.” After several years working in various marketing roles in the corporate world, and taking some time off to raise a family, Lily... read more
“It’s never too late to chase your dreams.” Sue Frendin was in her mid 50s when she left her public service job five years ago to start Fold Out Furniture. Her journey started when she wanted to buy a... read more
“Prioritise self care to fuel your wellbeing and performance” Lisa McDonald is a Strategic Life Management Coach, who is passionate about helping clients to reach the next level in their lives. She is an inspired individual who has the... read more
Eleni Mitakos has had a passion for driving and tinkering with cars, since buying her first vintage car as a teenager, a 1956 Holden FE. With no view mirrors, nor seatbelts, Eleni was eager to get her hands greasy.... read more
Ann Mawhinney is nothing short of an impressive woman. A career starting as a registered nurse, Ann, rose through the ranks to run regional, rural, and remote hospitals and health systems. Her last position was as CEO of a... read more
Susan Bell started Susan Bell Research after the birth of her second child. Susan recognised that, with the long hours in her industry, she could not be the parent she wished to by remaining employed. Susan is a consumer... read more
Life can be a bit tricky whenever a career change is in sight. Luckily, the journey of career change is a bit easier to navigate thanks to Helen Froling. Helen Froling, the founder of Identity Empowerment Coaching, helps women... read more
Launching her own business was a massive step for Kirsty Ogden. Kirsty Ogden is a qualified designer, editor, and owner of Brisbane Self-Publishing Service. Her five-step self-publishing framework helps prevent overwhelm for her clients by streamlining all steps involved... read more
Deb Bower of Olive & Ash has always been a strong believer in the power of Nature. As a practising naturopath, she felt that her one on one consultations were not reaching enough people who were facing poor skin... read more
Bitten by the travel bug at a young age of 16, it comes as no surprise that lifetime traveller, Carole Medcalf would have a career in travel and tourism at the age of 60. A Sociologist by training, Carole... read more
Yvonne El-Alam runs PatternCreative, where she spends time working closely with designers to produce inexpensive designs without the need to compromise quality and style. Yvonne has been part of the fashion industry for over 30 years, with expertise in... read more
We are thrilled to announce that our Member of the Year is Fiona Keary, owner of Style Liberation. Fiona Keary has grown her business many times since joining the HerBusiness Network by following heart and vision – while simultaneously... read more
