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March 3, 2023
Photography focused on sharing women’s brilliance with the world
Leslie Carvitto has been taking photos for as long as she can remember, but she never anticipated making a career out of it. After graduating...
March 3, 2023
Print perfectionist
Melanie Swan has been fortunate enough to work and raise her family in the town she has called home for the past 20 years. Arriving...
March 3, 2023
Wines with quality, community and purpose at its heart
Sixteen years after launching the first vintage of BAIE Wines, Nadine Kuc looks back at what a wonderful wild ride the venture has been. Together...
March 3, 2023
Learn gymnastics in a positive supportive and fun environment in Torquay
After a lot of hard work and years of planning, the doors to locally-owned and operated Surf Coast Gymnastics have opened and the team...
March 3, 2023
Education key to keeping children and young people safe
Debbie Boyse developed Child Safe Strategies in 2016 with a goal to support organisations, clubs, parents, and carers to learn more about child abuse...
March 3, 2023
Picnic packages and hampers prove the right mix
After a career in hospitality, marketing and events, Lynda Lister is the proud founder of The Surfcoast Picnic Co, which two years on is...
March 3, 2023
A boutique agency focusing on a personalised approach
Robyn Dodd and Melissa O'Driscoll of Robyn Dodd Real Estate are supporting hundreds of clients throughout their buying, selling and rental journeys. "We simply love...
March 3, 2023
Curated catering by experienced professionals
When Mandy Woolley saw the opportunity to purchase a business in November 2021, she and her partner Nick Kelly jumped at it. "We knew that...
March 3, 2023
Communicating authenticity for business’ success
With PR and communications experience spanning 13 years in both Australia and the UK, Courtney Smith brings passion and experience to every client that...
March 3, 2023
Soulful Living offers a fresh approach to real estate on the Surf Coast
With more than 30 years' experience in sales and management, Kellie Saddington's renewed approach to Soulful Living has enabled her to deliver a uniquely...
March 3, 2023
How local woman Sarah Oram built success from the ground
After spending the first 10 years of her career as a senior strategy manager at a global company, Sarah decided it was time for...
March 3, 2023
Blinds expert, businesswoman
CO-FOUNDER of Champion Blinds Group Kerryn Mandersloot has more than two decades of experience juggling both running a business and being a mum. More than...
March 3, 2023
The My Health story
Soula Mantalvanos is an entrepreneur who has dedicated herself to making a difference for people living with chronic illness. This mission stems from her experience...
March 3, 2023
Karuna-maya Medicine celebrates the contribution that women make to Businesses on the Surf Coast
Karuna-maya Medicine is excited to welcome two new doctors to their dedicated team. They are Dr Madhur Suri, who brings her wealth of experience back...
March 3, 2023
Discover strength of body, serenity of breath, and wisdom of mind at Lotus Yoga Studio
Thirty years of being a devoted yogi led Dianne Riley to complete her Yoga Teacher Training in an effort to fully understand yogic postures. The...
March 3, 2023
Look your best at Eye Galllery
Mandy Lovett has established herself as a unique designer eyewear specialist in Geelong and is the owner of Eye Gallery. Her commitment is to provide...
March 3, 2023
Join the plant caring community at Arizona Living
Indoor plants have filled many homes in recent years, but if you're not a natural "green thumb" it can be hard keeping those plant...
March 3, 2023
Vintage denim and tailored pieces offer a sustainable fashion solution
After becoming slightly obsessed with denim and particularly vintage jeans, Jodie Hayes decided to use her 10 years' experience in the fashion industry and...
March 3, 2023
Sparkling smiles ignite passion of seaside jeweller
A decade after taking a leap of faith to start her own Torquay jewellery shop, Sabrina Kingsley's passion for the business has never been...
March 3, 2023
Made Great – your strategic partner for marketing greatness.
When Kate Ware was a child, she'd spend hours with her cousin, building "businesses" in her bedroom with a redundant rotary dial phone and...
March 3, 2023
Merrin is taking Geelong Women’s Business Club international
Merrin Schnabel is a high-profile Australian influencer, speaker, presenter and media identity who is also a professional mindset, life and business coach, entrepreneur, business...
March 3, 2023
Aged care at home for Surf Coast seniors
Anglesea resident Lucy Lincoln started Country to Coast Home Care Services after she recognised the need in the local area. Lucy and her team now...
March 3, 2023
Diverse range of advisors a winner with clients
Muirfield Financial Services is a long-standing local business that specialises in all things retirement planning. The business was started by Hayden Torney more than 30...
March 3, 2023
Supporting health and wellness in pregnancy, birth and parenthood
Meet Talia Avenell, founder of Village Birth in Torquay and passionate women's wellness advocate. As an Allied Health Assistant in the Physiotherapy stream and Clinical...
