Ensuring women’s voices are at the forefront
BELLARINE MP Alison Marchant is proud to be part of a State Government that is working hard to create a safe and equal society...
Empowering workplaces with integrity and strategic insight
IN today's fast-paced and ever-evolving dynamic business environment, where legal challenges are increasingly complex and workplace relationship dynamics ever-changing, the role of a skilled...
Creating healthier, more connected communities
BEST friends, mums and Torquay locals Emma Sharp and Niki Leana are creating a community and building a movement like no other in Geelong...
Helping others live by their own design
EBONY Sugars is dedicated to empowering individuals to create lives that align with their true values and aspirations. Through her healing practice, Manger Spiritual Healing,...
Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale’s yoga studio
Yoga has been an integral part of Dianne Riley's life for more than 30 years, beginning when she started watching Swami on TV when...
Striving for continued excellence
RENEE Reynolds, director of Jellis Craig Geelong, was always destined to be a business owner. Both parents had their own business in Geelong and Renee's...
Celebrating 120 years of evolution
WHEN Davidsons first opened its doors in Geelong in 1905, the concept of women in accounting was almost unthinkable. Fast-forward 120 years, and while the...
Freedom, flexibility and running a business
Dominique Ho probably would have laughed if you'd told her in 2016 that she'd be running a thriving digital marketing agency in a few...
Modern and pragmatic legal services
IN the dynamic landscape of legal services, Neon Legal stands out as innovative and modern. Based in Melbourne and Geelong, Neon Legal is a forward-thinking...
A spotlight on the female leaders at HarvestHR
PROVIDING expertise on the economy, employment landscape and latest HR trends is what Maree Herath and Arzoo Thakur do. Maree's journey from being the daughter...
A leading business and e-commerce expert
SARAH Quinney is making waves in the local business scene with her Boardsox Surf Shop in Ocean Grove. As a female-led business, Boardsox is more...
A passion for community, movement and wellbeing
LARN Anderson is a fitness professional whose passion for community, movement, and wellbeing has created a welcoming space for all. Her passion and community spirit...
Breaking barriers: 50 years of client-centric legal services
Fifty years ago, the legal profession was a vastly different landscape – one that was often seen as opaque, intimidating and out of reach...
Helping women reconnect with themselves
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day is a moment to celebrate the power of women, not just in their personal lives but in their impact on communities...
Launching careers
EMMA Skrnjug and Alex Tito have launched their accounting careers at West Carr & Harvey and they couldn't be happier. As recent graduates – Alex...
The march goes on
ON International Women’s Day, the Australian Government releases a report card on the status of women in Australia. The first report card in 2023 ranked...
A health club for every woman
SINCE purchasing Fernwood Waurn Ponds in 2019, club owners and sisters Dani and Brooke have made it their absolute mission to create a gym...
Rest, relax, restore, rejuvenate, retreat
DEB Fowler is the embodiment of transformation. She has been following a healing journey since she suffered a severe accident some 20 years ago. While many...
A brand built by mums for families
Fizz Apparel isn't just another children's clothing brand – it's a heartfelt creation built by two mums who know first-hand the challenges (and joys)...
The most awarded female agent on the Surf Coast
KELLIE Saddington is a proven high performer with professional integrity and the respect of the industry, having recently received the award for 'Rate My...
Delivering grants for maximum impact
MEET two of the inspiring women who make up and support the Geelong Community Foundation. Geelong Community Foundation board member Allana Goldsworthy is a barrister...
Building brands that drive success
Kate Dewey is an award-winning strategic brand designer based in Geelong. More than 15 years ago, she founded D&Co Studio from her spare bedroom with...
Eliminating the guesswork
MANY individuals and families have experiences where they are actively seeking support, resources and guidance ensuring their loved ones have the tools to navigate...
Supporting women, the local community and those in need
SINCE opening in November 2024, Zambrero Torquay has seen extraordinary success thanks to the incredible support of the Surf Coast community, enabling 22,541 meals...