Raised on a farm in country NSW, June Irving dreamed of using colours and scissors to make people beautiful. For the past 46 years, June has been doing just that, working her way from apprentice to owner of the thriving salon, Bentleys Hair of Canberra at Jamison Plaza.
Empowerment through movement
After experiencing workplace toxicity, building herself back up during the pandemic, and now thriving as a self-made fitness entrepreneur, Natasha Vujic has created her own “happy place” – not just...
Being injured can have a traumatic effect on your life and on your family – and the women at MEJ have the knowledge, compassion, and dedication to walk hand in hand with our clients to guide you through the legal process, each step of the way.
Living proof that STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) is not limited by gender, the team at GHD engineering, architecture and construction services in Canberra includes a strong cohort of women from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences.
Over the past two decades, titled sports physiotherapist Suzie Goodall has grown Powerhouse Physio into more than a leading sports physiotherapy clinic.
Dr Sophie Haydon and Dr Michelle Yip lead a female-dominated, calm and caring team of highly trained professionals who pride themselves on providing high quality, ethical and personalised dental care.
Accredited Specialist Family Lawyers Debra Parker, Catherine Coles and Jacquelyn Curtis founded Parker Coles Curtis in September 2020, in the shadow of the first COVID-19 lockdown in Canberra.
Christine Bassingthwaighte, Christine Shaw and Debbie Maddigan are three dynamic, highly experienced and high performing Licensed Agents at Blackshaw Manuka, driven to achieve the best result for each client.
Dreaming of owning a small business from a young age, Phillipa Leggo never imagined it would be a creative one with her husband. The pair showcase stunning landscapes from around Australia through Scott Leggo’s award-winning photography.
Serving the Canberra community for over 60 years, Snedden Hall & Gallop has three female Directors – Julia Bridgewater, Emily Shoemark and Amber Wang – in their leadership team.
After starting Donut Bouquet Canberra in 2019, Kristy realised how coveted the baked goodies were during the pandemic as a way to spread love and joy. What began as a small donut business run by one woman is now a full-range edible gift delivery service, employing nine people and continuing to bring smiles to the local community.
A compassionate, inquisitive woman equipped with a Master of Business and Master of Financial Planning along with extensive experience in financial services, Serhan Mackey established Canberra Advice Financial Planning in May 2021 to help Canberrans manage their finances so they can take control of their futures.
Former public servant Jorja Wallace bought The Bunched Co, home of the original donut bouquets in Canberra, during the pandemic restrictions as a deliberate lifestyle choice and a way to spread joy and kindness around town.
The future looks bright for Karen Porter and her team at Solace Creations, who have been installing insulated windows and doors in homes across Canberra for the past 17 years, enhancing liveability and energy efficiency.
