“I always sensed an entrepreneurial spirit within me and knew that one day I would venture into business.” Melissa Horvat of Graphika graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Design (Graphic) and began working in a... read more
“To have an idea or concept explained in everyday language is a kindness everyone should expect.” In the very early and challenging days of the internet, Red&Crew founder Karen Parish worked closely with a software engineer with a Masters... read more
“Get a mentor or someone to be accountable to.” Clare Vandine of UpsideDown Productions originally started her business to escape the corporate world. One of Clare’s first jobs in Australia was working for a bank when they were doing... read more
“I have always been ambitious and wanted to live life on my own terms” Jayne Day of Webonize has always been ambitious and wanted to live life on her own terms. Jayne started her first business, a thriving Real... read more
“I love being on the tools and teaching others Property Law tricks and tips and have taken every opportunity to continue to be able to do so.” Sangeeta Thaker of S R Legal Group started her legal journey in... read more
“I love designing processes, working out the key steps to critical parts of businesses and implementing solutions.” Mandy Brasser of Streamline for Success holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Leisure Management. Mandy is also a Certified Partner... read more
“I’m passionate about supporting childcare service leaders in empowering their educator teams to be the best they can be.” Michelle McEwan, founder of Michelle McEwan Consultancy, has worked in the childcare industry for over 25 years, bringing extensive experience... read more
“I love everything about what I do and I’m constantly learning and expanding to ensure I am providing the highest standard of care I can possibly provide.” For most of her life Shan Withnell of Shan Therapy has been... read more
“I love being hands-on in a business and providing solutions that help.” Therese Goggin of Harbour Business Support says that her accounting journey began “aeons ago” in corporate Sydney, working in the accounting and payroll departments of multinational listed... read more
“I love helping entrepreneurs pay themselves a consistent wage AND still have money in the bank.” Natalie Waugh of Financially Fit Co is a seasoned money mentor, profit strategist, and certified Profit First Professional. Her passion lies in assisting... read more
“One of my favourite things about speech and drama is to see students grow. Even the smallest achievement is still an achievement – I love seeing them blossom and reach new Personal Bests.” Katie Riley of Speaking Out has... read more
“You believe that it’s all about processes but your mindset is the most important key in your business.” Three and a half years ago Jo Clark of Jo Clark Coaching left her former profession as a highly experienced educator.... read more
