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March 3, 2023

Creating a space to unwind, learn, grow and heal at Deśa Retreat

Emma Flick dreamt of creating a boutique retreat for 20 years. She wanted to create a place where people could come to rest and recalibrate...

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

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

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

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

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...