“After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” ~ Philip Pullman Born in Warsaw, this pioneer rose from poverty and overcame personal tragedy and sexism to follow her passion to study science... read more
As a small business owner, there is nothing more exciting than the promise a great PR opportunity brings. The combination of the nerves you feel when being interviewed by a journalist and the knowledge that the result of that... read more
2016 has been a tough year for ageing creative icons – and we’re only a third of the way in! So far we’ve mourned the deaths of David Bowie, Alan Rickman and now, Prince. I distinctly remember singing along... read more
There are many authors amongst the amazing businesswomen in this network, but there are also many others who know that book is inside them and they’re just not sure how to get it into the right hands. A visit... read more
I wanted to be a journalist from the age of seven. I had a desire to know what was happening around me, drove my parents mad with endless questions and spent hours writing at the desk in my room.... read more
Images have a powerful pull on humans, and this is something you can use in your favour. I’ve been working as a journalist for 20 years now, 10 of those as a freelancer, and people I interview still seem... read more
The year that saw Michelle Payne become the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, another change of Prime Minister and an Australian competitor in Eurovision is drawing to a close and a little PR planning now will... read more
Writing goes with the job of being a business owner or corporate manager. Whether you are writing copy for your website, putting together a newsletter for your database, crafting social media updates or brainstorming inspiring words for an annual... read more
The 21-year-old me worked in a public service job she loathed, dreaming of the day she would fulfill her goal to be a journalist. She was assertive and driven but lacked confidence. Almost 20 years later, the 40-year-old me... read more
Social media is fantastic for both business and personal use. It can be used as a marketing tool and a place to share photos from your latest beach holiday concurrently. But what happens when the fine line between getting... read more
Do you remember how much fun you had with a rainbow of coloured pencils and a pad of paper as a child? I know I did, but somewhere in the growing up and being an adult process, I forgot... read more
Layne Beachley and I both grew up at the beach; she at Manly in Sydney’s Northern Beaches and I a bit further up the NSW coast at Terrigal. We both loved the beach, but while she lived to surf... read more
