Starting her illustrious hairdressing career as a 16-year-old apprentice, Emmalene Mahar opened her first salon 10 years ago and now owns three successful hairdressing businesses in Dickson and Queanbeyan.
Taylor Pitsilos, co-owner of Designer Op Shop Emporium and Mesaío, shares her entrepreneurial journey that all started with a pop-up shop, as she navigated the preloved fashion industry to create one of Canberra’s most beloved vintage and modern shopping destinations.
Lucy Stramandinoli and Anna Neilan opened their family law firm in January 2017, wanting to provide a boutique service to family law clients that focuses on the most efficient and cost-effective solutions.
After her own transformative journey from burnout to enlightenment, Melanie Greenhalgh is leading other women in the Canberra community to redefine success in their own terms, to achieve fulfillment, and to finally find work-life balance. Collective Wisdom Coaching is a boutique practice with a hyperfocus on holistic, client-led care.
Katie Kolenberg founded Heartstory Photography following the birth of her first child (she lovingly refers to the business as her “middle child”). Sixteen years later, Heartstory has grown to be one of the most awarded photography studios in Australia with a mission to give families their most meaningful memories as heirloom photographic artwork. In 2020, Katie founded her personal brand, Katie K.
Having proven the efficacy of Australian botanical skincare to improve problem skin, Adjunct Associate Professor Elissa O’Keefe is taking her Science Skincare products to the world, recently winning a 2023 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Award.
Cultivating a mindful approach to life since 2013, Melita Caulfield (BPsychSc) has a particular interest in human behaviour, specifically shame resilience, vulnerability, connection and sincerity. Through her business, This One Too, Melita offers mindfulness, self-compassion and resilience programs for adults and parents/carers of children of any age.
Dr Maria Comyns and her team at Why Aesthetics care deeply about each patient’s “why”, creating a comfortable space where patients are offered professional guidance, options and treatments to achieve optimal results.
Having grown Sapling Yard Wines from her shed in Bungendore into a renowned Canberra Region winery, the power of Carla Rodeghiero’s passion for wine is undeniable.
Outkast Tattoo is an exciting tattoo studio in the heart of Braddon where Sophie Bilal and her team of talented artists deliver a range of styles with exceptional care and creativity.
Continuing her lifelong interest and career in body movement, beauty and wellbeing, Adele Haussmann founded HerSmile in Canberra four years ago to help unfulfilled women realise their potential.
In the heart of Canberra, where diverse cultures converge, one name stands out as a beacon of authentic Indian cuisine, community engagement, and culinary excellence: Sanjay Kumar.
Diamond Phoenix, Canberra’s only all-women Dragon Boat Club, is hosting a free come & try event on Saturday 28 October 11am-12.30pm at Grevillea Park, Menindee Drive, Barton.
The Bold Bandannas Relay for Life Team, in conjunction with the four Curves Gyms of Canberra, is holding a fundraising Trivia Night for Cancer Council ACT on Saturday 14 October 6.30pm at Deakin Football Club.
From their first factory in Queanbeyan with four staff, the Byatt family business now employs more than 25 locals across two large premises in Fyshwick.
With hospitality flowing through their veins, it was a natural progression for the Tosolini family to buy Café Farmers’ Daughter in Yarralumla where they have fostered a warm and friendly community.
Former Canberra jewellery designer, Diana Thompson, and her son, award-winning jeweller Travis Thompson, who were at Briolette in Manuka for many years, have joined forces in Thompson Bespoke Jewellers, a glittering gem in the Braidwood business community.
Established in 1983, Simon and Sally have taken over the reins of the family business and are continuing to value family and quality over everything else.
Over the past 51 years, Project Lighting has expanded into a bigger showroom around the corner, and operates five more stores in the ACT and regional NSW.