Kate Toon is a digital marketing expert, speaker and author as well as the mum to a delicious small human, so she knows a thing or two about nasty old parental guilt. Here are her seven top tips for kicking that beast to the kerb. It’s late. I’m in my backyard office laboriously tapping out… Read more »
Life as a working mum is a constant juggle between a long list of family, household and work commitments, so it’s no wonder so many mothers are burning out. Author of Work. Mama. Life., Dr Ali Young shares her top tips for helping you thrive – not just survive – as a mum on a… Read more »
From teenage diving prodigy to Olympic medalist and now multiple business owner, Melissa Wu continues to impress with her grit, determination and stamina over her 21-year sporting career. She joined editors Cec Busby and Adam Bub on the First Act podcast to share some tidbits from her awe-inspiring journey from diving champ to serial entrepreneur.… Read more »
Known as the ‘queen of networking’, Amanda Rose is the founder of six businesses, columnist for the Daily Telegraph, business consultant and workplace trainer, and a passionate mentor for women in business. She joined editors Cec Busby and Adam Bub on the First Act podcast to share why supporting female entrepreneurs is her passion. Amanda… Read more »
When it comes to owning and operating a business, there are unique challenges that Australian women face every day. According to 2021 research by Pinstripe Media and Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network (DWEN), these very particular hurdles include finding a work-life balance, a lack of confidence in business and limited access to funding. Despite these challenges,… Read more »
Founder and Director of Kiddo, Rebecca Dredge, has been connecting parents with babysitters since 2019. With a focus on providing parents with easy access to quality carers, the easy-to-use app has captured the hearts and minds of Aussie parents. Dredge started her journey as an app developer while juggling her family and work life. She… Read more »
Olli Ella is not just a cute brand that sells adorable baby products, clothing and homewares but is a socially conscious business that cares about the world in more than one way. Sisters and founders Chloe and Olivia Brookman have considered every aspect of their business, thinking about how they can be eco-friendly, transform the… Read more »
Founders of Sia baby, Alexandra Caisey and Chantelle Lewis, are the latest challengers for the $17 billion baby carrier industry. With their new brand, the two young mums tackle one of parents’ most significant decisions when purchasing baby carriers: fashionable or practical. The future of baby carriers Sia baby aspires to challenge parents’ expectations for… Read more »
Latest research revealing that female entrepreneurs in Australia are still facing more barriers to business growth than their male counterparts is “disappointing”, says Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson. This International Women’s Day, I want to extend maximum respect to the incredible women out there dedicating their time and efforts to supporting small businesses,… Read more »
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has called for the Federal Government to use International Women’s Day as an opportunity to close the gap on women’s retirement funds by extending superannuation to paid parental leave. AIST CEO Eva Scheerlinck said women were disadvantaged most by the fact that parental leave was the only paid… Read more »
International Women’s Day is an incredible time for us to come together aligned with one vision — to harness the full potential of women worldwide and enhance career pathways into traditionally male-dominated sectors. But, women’s equality should be championed every day, not just one day a year, writes Kristen Phillips, UNSW Founders New Wave Program… Read more »
As International Women’s Day rolls around once more, this year’s theme of ‘Breaking the Bias’ is a reminder that we still have a long way to go to achieve gender balance in fields that have up til now been dominated by men. One way to achieve this balance is to encourage and support more women… Read more »
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