Peace Mitchell

(https://ausmumpreneur.com/)

Peace Mitchell is a keynote speaker, author, co-founder of The Women’s Business School & AusMumpreneur, Australian Ambassador of Women in Tech and Forbes.com business expert.

Peace believes that investing in women is the most powerful way to change the world and is passionate about bringing women together and supporting them to reach their full potential and create the life they want to live. She has helped thousands of women achieve their dream of running a successful and profitable business.

Today, Peace’s commitment is stronger than ever, to invest in the power of women to change the world and has worked with all levels of government to create change. Changing local government legislation to create more inclusive town-planning; calling for a national conversation on women entrepreneurs and partnering with the state Government to provide $1 million in support for small business owners.

Katy Garner

(https://ausmumpreneur.com/)

Award winning entrepreneur and author Katy Garner co-founded AusMumpreneur in 2009, with her sister Peace Mitchell, creating Australia’s #1 community for mothers in business and together they co-founded The Women’s Business School in 2016 to provide entrepreneurial education for women globally and was recently named Australia’s Best Incubator for women at the Women in Digital Awards. Peace and Katy have a community of 50,000 women and are surrounded by women who inspire them to dream bigger, reach for the stars and follow their calling every day. With a background in events and community engagement, she’s passionate about being a voice for women and has been active in advocating for more recognition of the work of Australia’s mums in business with State and Federal politicians, to encourage more funding and support for women in business and was a past member of the Queensland Small Business Advisory Council.

Ainslee Hooper

(https://ainsleehooper.com.au/)

Ainslee Hooper is an Applied Anthropologist & Disability Inclusion Consultant, and soon to be first time author.

Graduating from Deakin University in 2015 having worked and studied part time, Ainslee now runs her own consultancy to help reduce ableism and increase disability inclusion and commenced a Ph.D in 2021. Her thesis is researching the experiences of people with disabilities in her hometown of Geelong during COVID19.

Leanne Murner

(https://www.5littlebears.com.au/)

Leanne is a mum of 5 boys, ranging in age from 2 to 8 who loves hot coffee, caravan adventures and gardening.

After attending the Ausmumpreneur awards in 2018, she came home bursting with inspiration! She was approached by a preschool educator about making puzzles and sensory items. After extensive research, she found that there was an obvious void in the market for Australian themed educational resources. 

Emma Allen

(https://activepropertyinvesting.com.au/)

Emma Allen founded Active Property Investing (API) in 2014 to change the way people experience a property company. API is the culmination of years in the property industry fused with performance coaching and a service centric philosophy.

API’s value proposition is powered by two fundamental engines: their service and consulting expertise; and their research and strict culling process. Their focus is ‘quality’ – of service, partnerships, product, locations, and everything they are part of.

Ann Tomlinson

(https://aliumworks.com.au/)

As the founder and director of Alium Works, Ann Tomlinson works with job seekers and employers in the rail and construction industries to deliver more productive, rewarding, and safer workplaces. She has over 20 years experience working in the traditionally male-dominated rail industry including senior roles leading multi-million dollar projects in Australia and internationally. 

Ann has been recognised both personally and professionally for her commitment to innovation and creating pathways with an AusMumpreneur ‘Women will Change the World’ Award in 2020, a Digital Transformation Award in 2020, and a Diversity Award in 2019 for her career-building Pathway Program. Her focus is on providing opportunities and pathways for career growth to a broad range of job seekers, while she uses groundbreaking technology to help leading employers to acquire, grow and retain the right talent.

Anna Tim

(https://www.wellnesswilston.com.au/)

Anna Tim, is the founder of Wellness @ Wilston. Driven by her desire to help clients achieve a better state of health and wellbeing, Anna set out to empower others to live a long, full and healthy life- from what Anna had witnessed in our “healthcare system” she had this inherent belief that in the right environment with proper nutrition the body can heal itself. So, Wellness @ Wilston was born.

What sets her apart is her commitment to training and passion for helping her clients achieve their health goals. Anna’s Ultimate goal is simple to create a integrative healthcare system so humanity can have a choice on how they heal their body. 

Carrie Rheinberger

(https://sixcrowsfineart.com/)

Those who love fantasy, whimsy and vintage style would be great admirers of the works
of Carrie Rheinberger. Carrie combines old fashioned sophistication and charm with
modern photography technology to produce the amazing pieces of art her that clients travel from all over Australia to create with her either in her Brisbane or Calliope studio.

But Carrie is more than just a photographer – she’s an artist and her vision extends
beyond her one client. Her studio is a full photographic lab, producing heirloom quality fine art prints and museum quality canvas designed to be passed down through generations.

Yona Signo

(https://kaya.services/)

Kaya Services, a global organisation that provides businesses with resources to achieve their goals. Yona, CEO & Managing Director of the firm, is responsible for employing a highly skilled and remote workforce that helps businesses in Australia and beyond achieve operational efficiency. This enables her clients to move away from maintenance efforts, instead focusing on growth objectives tied to revenue and expansion. She is backed by a team who operate on the notion of doing good for others, ensuring the highest level of service and accountability that resonates with her client base today. Those who have had the privilege of working with her, know and understand that she lives with integrity, she attracts clients and employ people who believes in what she believes, and she strives daily to make a local and global impact.

Vanessa Fiducia

(https://www.profitfirstaccounting.com.au/)

Vanessa Fiducia is the mum of 2 amazing young children and the Co-Founder/CEO of Profit First Accounting. She is Certified in Fix This Next and Profit First Methodologies.

The business started when Vanessa was trying to juggle the work life balance of working a part-time job and owning a small bookkeeping practice. Vanessa had a great relationship with her Co-Founder and together they decided to merge Vanessa’s small bookkeeping practice and her Co-Founders small Accounting Firm.

Vanessa has managed at the age of 29 to grow the business 683% in terms of financial growth in the last 12 months. As well as grow from a team of 2 to a team of 7.

Yemi Penn

(https://www.yemipenn.com/)

Yemi Penn is a global thought leader, leading change in areas of empowerment and resilience. An Engineer by profession, Yemi is a champion and tireless advocate for equality and equity in STEM fields. Now an Entrepreneur and Mindset Coach, she is an advocate for self-empowerment and resilience as tools to get organisations back on track with wellness and productivity.

Karthika Sivarajan

(https://www.facebook.com/embracetheworld01)

Karthika Sivarajan is an eco-
conscious, kind and compassionate person. A Mother, she has had a colourful career, playing roles as diverse as Product Development Engineer, Software professional, Primary school teacher, Educator, Speaker and now an Entrepreneur who has started a social impact venture called ‘Embrace’. 

Her start-up ‘Embrace’ is all about embracing and empowering women, particularly those from the disadvantaged sections of society. Embrace promotes eco-friendly, sustainable products like hand-stitched cotton/jute handbags, lunch/laptop bags etc. made by mentally challenged women in rehab-shelters and women from lower socio-economic sections of India.

Kathy Rhodes

(https://www.thoughtalchemists.com/)

I am a French champagne loving ambivert from Sydney who lives in Terrigal, NSW with two fur babies, Luna and Ranger Agent Doom.

A few years ago, I realised I was put on this earth to bring out the gold in ideas and people.

I do that as the Founder and Chief Alchemist at Thought Alchemists, a consultancy dedicated to helping Australia’s
established and emerging female thought leaders change the world, get paid well for it, and feel ridiculously fulfilled doing it.

Kristy Fairbairn

(https://businessoasis.com.au/)

My name is Kristy Fairbairn and my journey towards building The Business Oasis starts in a small town in Tasmania where my father used to make a living as a Fisherman. Growing up in a household with a seasonal & lumpy income,  I have always known the pressure that it can place on your family when you’re not certain how much cash flow
you will have this month and you’re not in control of your finances.

I started a flexible bookkeeping role in 2017 that allowed me to work from home and spend time with my young family. The owner chose a new direction
in 2018, and I decided to buy the business and ‘The Business Oasis’ was created

Madeeha Usman

(https://thekalculators.com.au/)

Madeeha Usman is a Chartered Accountant and the Founder Director at The Kalculators, Australia.

After Madeeha became a mother, she decided to leave her high-flying corporate
job and create her own business, The Kalculators.

Equipped with entrepreneurial flair, Madeeha gradually built her business from the ground up. Now it’s her full-time job and she has 8 offices across South Australia with over 20 employees working for her.

Mairead Mackle 

(www.tarasis.com)

Mairead is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, owning and operating a diverse suite of progressive businesses across several industries including care, support, housing solutions, renewables and
construction. 

Alongside her business interests, Mairead is a loving mother to 7 children but despite the demands of business, She has made it her priority to give back to her community, in her voluntary work & in the charities & mentoring she is involved with. Mairead is a strong supporter of equality, diversity & women in business.

Maria Faalafi

(https://ecomarketplace.com.au/)

She thought she had it all, the career, the house, the partner, the perfect lifestyle. When she suddenly became ill and couldn’t find the answers, she had to question everything. She left her stressful corporate job, sold her home and completely transformed her world through a healthy diet and a sustainable, chemical free lifestyle. When she finally healed, a new passion was born, so she embarked on a journey to share what she had learned. She started Eco Marketplace and Eco Healthy Finder, two businesses based on her core values, passion for sustainability and healthy food. She continues on her mission to help other people change the world!

Melissa Homewood

(https://www.facebook.com/thealkalinecafe)

Western Australian Born and bred I am Melissa Homewood. I am a Entrepreneur, Chef, Café Owner, Boss, Wife, family member to many, friend, and Mum to 2 amazing children with allergies, intolerances, and different abilities.

My love for food changed when my children were little and with further education on foods and the effects it has on our bodies the more intrigued I became. The impact it had on our house the more I realized I needed to help others. To accommodate those with their own intolerances and allergies, to become healthier and wiser with foods. My cooking career changed to refined sugars, no gluten, no dairy and no meat, then it became my business.

Karen Dennett 

Founder, Educator, Facilitator, and Author Karen Dennett is a change-maker, passionate about building the capacity and courage of our next generation.  Karen has cultivated a growing tribe of inspiring experts and professionals to create meaningful learning opportunities that engage, broaden horizons and create possibilities mindsets.

Learning and growth occurs when individuals recognise their own worth, are aware of the opportunities that exist and have the courage to engage.   Every young person can shine, and Karen believes that we all have a role to play in guiding young people to recognise and share their value with their world.  We can all enrich learning and help teachers and schools to prepare for the future, and Karen is on a mission to make this happen.

Tash Treveton and Nicole Halton

(https://www.inspiredec.com/)

Tash Treveton and Nicole Halton are the co-founders of Inspired EC, an early childhood consultancy company established in 2008, whose mantra is “we are changing the world for children.” In the last thirteen years, Nicole and Tash have not only provided high-quality training and support throughout Australia and

internationally, but they have also founded several early childhood programs and
built a strong company culture that embraces parenthood and supports many women to do what they love in a way that works with their families. As mama’s themselves Tash and Nicole are driven to be positive role models to their children –
showing them that women can do what they love, dream big, and make a difference in the world

Sally Andrew 

(https://www.radianceacademytoowoomba.com/)

Sally Andrew is a wife, mother and business owner from regional Queensland. Her and her husband have had four business’ between them over the last 15 years. With a passion for excellence and development Sally bought a floundering
dance studio in 2015 and turned it into one of the regions most awarded dance destinations. Now encompassing three businesses in one building: the dance studios, retail outlet and vocational training centre. Sally is a life long learner and constantly studying for work or interest. With three busy children their life is a hectic
blend of work and play.

Laura Elizabeth 

(https://www.lauraelizabeth.com.au/)

(https://www.mavenpress.com.au/)

Hi, I’m Laura Elizabeth, a trailblazing change maker and advocate for women’s empowerment. Author of Loving Herself Whole, Back Yourself! Wild Woman Rising, Rising Matriarch and Heartcentred Leadership. Director at Maven Press, Creatress of Kuntea, and owner of Laura Elizabeth Wellness/Erotic Maven Medicine.

I am dedicated to creating intimate experiences for conscious women ready to
step into a deeper layer of understanding of themselves. I assist them to embrace and embody their sensuality, reclaim their voices and own their personal power.

A passionate solo mother of three, leading by example, smashing goals and living
with purpose, I hope to be a positive influence and for my own children to reach
their full potential and inspire others to do the same.

Petina Tieman

(https://iihub.biz/)

Petina Tieman, Founder and Director of iiHub and Managing Director of Complete Business Solutions (QLD) is a serial entrepreneur who is dedicated to helping startups, micros, SMEs and Indigenous businesses to thrive.

Mentoring business owners nationally for 25 years, she deeply understands the business ecosystem, and what drives business success without dependency on investment or funding. She lives her life through her passion of helping remote community Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander become independent business owners. The fundamental values across all her businesses are ….”to build skills, capability and capacity in others through education, empowerment, collaboration and connectivity!”