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Women in Business – Special Feature

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...

Hard work pays off

Darina Ryan moved to Torquay with her husband, Denis, in 1993 to build a family veterinary practice from scratch. "There was a lot to learn...

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...

Personalised service and support shine through at Gallant

With over 18 years’ experience in the legal profession, Lauren Cassimatis is one of Victoria’s leading criminal defence lawyers and a Law Institute of...

Gender equality is not negotiable

"I've always fought hard for gender equality," Geelong MP Christine Couzens says. "It's important across business and government – not just because it's the right...

Ferne’s focus on a life of creativity

Ferne Millen is a local artist, award-winning photographer, creative consultant and art director whose whole life has predominantly been dedicated to the arts. Ferne has...

Sarah finds her ideal fit

SARAH Minter's passion for the law is evident from the moment she starts talking about the journey that led her to join Coulter Legal...

Let Links Property find the right match

Digital girls living in a digital world. Links Property builds on decades of collective experience in real estate marketing and sales. But it's more than just...

Local artist living her dream

Dani Salvo is living her dream of being a practicing ceramic artist.

Nerida continues cutting edge approach

Step inside Nerida Hansen's world for the day and then you will begin to appreciate the busyness of an entrepreneur juggling multiple businesses, concepts...

Teaching new skills and growing confidence

AFTER a lot of hard work and years of planning Torquay finally has a locally owned and operated Surf Coast Gymnastics. Surf Coast Gymnastics was...

Botique agency focuses on clients and community

Robyn Dodd Real Estate was launched in March 2020. At the time, Robyn said she could not have predicted that the world would go into...

The duo behind Geelong’s bathware, tiling and flooring mecca

After 15 years in the tile and bathware industry, Trish Flanjak and Melinda Skoko reflect on the moments that have brought them to where...

Creating a unique lifestyle and career through advanced skin and body treatments

Sarah Oram spent the first 10 years of her career advising big business on how to grow as a senior strategy manager at global...

More than just flexibility

CHRISTINE Pope believes that offering genuine opportunities for development is what helps young accountants build confidence and feel secure in their roles. "Offering to pay...

Two women and a bowl

Friends Sam Learmonth and Tash Chamberlain had a shared vision to create a special space on the Surf Coast where healthy eating was at...

Honouring women’s pandemic contribution

The past two years have been confronting for everyone, but working women have shouldered an enormous burden during this pandemic.

“I know exactly what you’re going through”

Allison Rowe is the founding partner of Cahill and Rowe Family Law, with offices in Pakington Street, Geelong West and The Terrace, Ocean Grove.

Compassionate and integrated healthcare

OFFERING general practice and allied health services, Karuna-maya Medicine is a unique health centre that values real partnerships between practitioners and patients. Located in Jan...

Innovative work clothing

THE workforce has seen a steady rise in the employment of women in non-traditional roles over the last five to 10 years and CEO...

Relationship focus drives mortgage advisor’s approach

Barwon Mortgages is led by mortgage advisor and local mum, Sarah Daly. With extensive experience in lending and finance management roles at Australia's major banks,...

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