5 years ago, Karina Pellicone made the decision to step out of a familiar corporate role and step into what she had always felt she was meant to do: tap into her talent for innovation, build her own brand,... read more
No one knows women better than a woman. And, no one understands this more than Dr. Kirstey Holland. Disappointed by mainstream medicine’s lack of support concerning women’s uniquely complex health issues, Dr. Holland was inspired to start her own... read more
“For a maker, the love is everything!” After a 20 year career in advertising, Katie Stafford decided it was time to find a new love and a new way to contribute to the world around her. In a blind... read more
As a seasoned artist with over 30 years of multimedia experience — Trompe L’oeil murals, mosaics, ceramics, acrylic painting, watercolour and textile sculptures to name a few — Alison Archbold decided that the next move for her business, Archbold Design,... read more
Katinka always had a finger on the idea of running a business. After finishing university, she worked on a lot of freelance graphic design and web design projects on the side. Tired of a sedentary job and lack of... read more
Tatjana had been working in government management positions for over 20 years and in fact, was very good at it and seemingly “successful”. However, the long hours she worked and the idea of a work-life balance was just that... read more
We’re excited to announce our latest donation to charity Kiva, an organisation that provides micro-loans in developing countries. Here are the stories and profiles of the latest recipients of funds from the Australian Businesswomen’s Network donations. These stories... read more
Erica Webb never really intended to start her business Erica Webb Yoga and Pilates, but looking back, she saw that the ‘signs’ were always there. Erica started her career as a Social Research Analyst in the Government and Not... read more
From a very young age, Kim Sowter could see, feel, hear and even smell or taste spirit phenomena. Kim knew she was different. Embracing her gift, Kim worked as a professional reader, healer and researcher into the paranormal. Feeling... read more
As a mother of a “perfect” baby, Kylie Herda was shell-shocked when her next child thought sleep was for the weak. Thankfully, her sister introduced her to the benefits of hypnotherapy. Kylie started studying hypnotherapy and adopted these techniques... read more
Jayne Day had been helping friends and business owners with online marketing as a hobby when, on one occasion, a friend suggested she do it full time. She ran with the idea and set up “Webonize”, an SEO and... read more
The idea for Arpana to start her own business came from her father who passed away in 1999. He established a very successful business in children’s clothing, with his enthusiasm and passion despite having very little capital. The qualities... read more
