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,...
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 client-focused approach
LOCATED on the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula, Joti Financial has been serving clients in and around Geelong since April 2023. With a commitment to providing a...
Bringing weddings and love to life
IN the heart of Geelong, a small florist business is blooming into a wedding industry favourite. Bonnie Blossom, founded and run by 22-year-old Shay Pizaro,...
United in a love for the game
MEET the women behind one of the country's largest basketball associations and new WNBL franchise Geelong United. Jessica Chappell's role as board chair is all...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Scoring points for women’s basketball
GEORGIA McLean is a lawyer who brings a strong legal and governance perspective to Geelong United Basketball. She not only sits on the board,...
Pioneering leadership, healthcare and transformative wellbeing
IN the dynamic landscape of business and leadership, Watceilia Varso embodies the art of reengineering by seamlessly integrating leadership coaching, healthcare and holistic wellbeing...
Valuing caregivers on the coast
COUNTRY to Coast Home Care Services provides in-home care services exclusively on the Surf Coast, so locals can stay at home for longer. Working in...
A new chapter for Karuna-maya Medicine
FOR Dr Millie Glen, taking over Karuna-maya Medicine wasn’t a leap into the unknown — it was the natural next step. After five years as...
Empowered to thrive: the women shaping the Gateways culture
AT Gateways Support Services, leadership isn't just about titles or achievements, it's about people, their stories and the communities they nurture. People and culture executive...
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...
Passion for perfection
GROWING up in Geelong, Sharon Parker and Bernadette Carr have been blessed to experience the opportunities that the region has to offer – from...
Banking on balance
BALANCING a fulfilling career while prioritising family to achieve a healthy work-life balance is a challenge many professionals face. For Sarah Posterino and Karen Mason,...
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...
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...
Redefining law with care
TAYLOR Legal believes legal services should be accessible, straightforward, and built around the needs of its clients. Led by Katherine Taylor, the firm takes a...
Meet the duo championing women at Meli
MELI'S Jessica Smith and Keeley Davies are leading the march forward towards a workplace where women are empowered to succeed and everyone in the...
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...
Helping others create a life that feels good
HEATHER LA is not your average wellness coach. She's been in the trenches – burnt out, overwhelmed and running on sheer willpower. After years in...