Unveiling the secret weapon for female entrepreneurs
The entrepreneurial journey is paved with excitement, challenges, and often, a healthy dose of chaos. For women navigating this path, the juggling act intensifies, balancing...
Women working in the for-purpose sector
Joy Leggois the chief executive officer of Cultura, a multi-faceted organisation covering service delivery from humanitarian support, immigration services, aged care services, home care,...
Empowering women with the confidence that comes from good hair and makeup.
Emma McFarlane, director of Blush Group, has achieved incredible success with her third salon opening and no plans of slowing down yet. Blush Bar was...
Elevating beauty with expertise and care at Beachside Ink Cosmetic Tattoo
As the founder and owner of Beachside Ink Cosmetic Tattoo, Jasmine Nance has established a business dedicated to transforming the beauty industry. Jasmine’s business specialises...
Boutique property law firm offers friendly and relatable approach to conveyancing.
In the real estate market, it is imperative that both vendors and purchasers receive comprehensive legal advice before signing on the dotted line. At Cahill...
Support, flexibility, respect and trust: How Davidsons inspires diversity and inclusion
Since its beginning in 1905, Davidsons Accountants and Business Consultants has seen its fair share of change. From the early days of servicing wool mills...
Empowering Geelong’s manufacturing industry: Celebrating women’s contributions on International Women’s Day
Geelong has seen inspiring examples of women breaking barriers and thriving in the manufacturing industry. From engineers and technicians to managers and executives, women are...
Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale’s yoga studio
Yoga has been an integral part of Dianne's life for more than 30 years, when she began watching Swami on TV when she was...
Tailored services to meet all your bookkeeping needs
Philippa Rickards, the driving force behind My Bookkeeping Buddy, wears many hats – from dedicated mum to loving nanna. Family has always been her priority,...
Exceeding client expectations and delivering exceptional service
Kasia Lopez's business journey, Coastline Ink, began a few years ago with scalp micropigmentation, also known as hair tattoo, a relatively new technique aimed...
A proud history of legal service
One of the oldest and most trusted law firms in Geelong, Wightons Lawyers have a proud history of providing legal services in the area...
Let our family help yours
As the population of the Surf Coast and beyond continues to grow, the need for family-based, inclusive support services has never been greater. From her...
Recognising the strength of women with a focus on leadership
Charlie Clark is a senior associate at Coulter Legal, practicing in litigation and dispute resolution. She has worked at Coulter Legal for more than seven...
Award-winning real estate with a local focus
Helena Fantela's introduction to real estate began when she was just a young girl. As a child on a Sunday afternoon, she recalls the family...
Supporting women in real estate
McCartney Real Estate, is proud to have fostered a nurturing and flexible work environment that caters to the needs of its team members in...
Inspiring and empowering women to start their own entrepreneurial journeys
Merrin Schnabel is a high-profile Australian influencer, speaker, presenter and media identity who is empowering and inspiring the Geelong community with everything she does. Merrin...
Global success and innovation in the fitness industry
Step into the world of Mel Tempest, a trailblazer in the fitness industry whose journey is marked by innovation, determination, and relentless success. Since the...
Invoking an experience through imagery
Vanessa Claire's photography journey began in 2017 on her first big overseas trip to Canada with her partner, who was a professional landscape photographer. "Initially,...
Privileged to care for the Torquay community
With beautiful garden spaces and outdoor areas, residents at Star of The Sea Aged Care Residence are well looked after. The facility is one of...
Finding the balance in leadership
Claire Higgins was the first female chair appointed to lead the Board of Geelong-based private health insurer GMHBA in its 90 years of operations. Taking...
Fostering flexibility and growth in Geelong
Moore Australia, part of a global network of chartered accountants, auditors, and business advisors, prioritises a balanced and flexible workplace. With a team composition of...
Unafraid of challenging barriers and biases that prevent equity or inclusion
If anyone can challenge stereotypes and inspire inclusion, it's Mandy Baxter, director of Children's Services at Geelong not-for-profit community service organisation Meli. Mandy believes everyone...
Shedding light on the silent struggles of chronic pain
In a world where millions silently battle with chronic pain, a local podcaster is stepping in to amplify their voices and experiences. "Chronic Convos," hosted...
A shift in the fitness industry: from looking good to feeling good
Since purchasing Fernwood Waurn Ponds in 2019, club owners and sisters, Dani and Brooke have made it their absolute mission to create a gym...