
2024 WiRE Showcase Series
The WiRE Showcase Series celebrates exceptional rural, regional, and remote entrepreneurial women, providing a resource for others on their entrepreneurial journeys. Featuring businesswomen and community leaders, these video interviews, conducted by Program Director Professor Retha Wiesner via Zoom, highlight their significant contributions despite internet challenges. Each showcase includes concise written case studies and video interviews, offering invaluable advice and lessons learned. Explore the inspiring stories and practical insights from these remarkable women to empower your own entrepreneurial path.
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Liz Couchman - Clever Bugs
Are you looking for a way to engage your children in learning thatās both fun and meaningful, without compromising on your values of sustainability and emotional development? Clever Bugs offers eco-friendly, educational toys and resources that not only entertain but also nurture emotional literacy and environmental awareness.
Are you looking for a way to engage your children in learning thatās both fun and meaningful, without compromising on your values of sustainability and emotional development? Clever Bugs offers eco-friendly, educational toys and resources that not only entertain but also nurture emotional literacy and environmental awareness.
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Marnie Louise - Asset You
Iāve helped hundreds of people and business owners to understand the power of gaining clarity, confidence and connection in their daily routines to ensure that they can lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.
Iāve helped hundreds of people and business owners to understand the power of gaining clarity, confidence and connection in their daily routines to ensure that they can lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.
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Anne Lee-Archer - 8VA Marketing & Aus Sourced
To bring work that is currently going off-shore, back on-shore. Grow Australian jobs and regional economies. Reduce parochialism and geographic narcissism, change negative stereotypes and prejudice towards regional workers.
To bring work that is currently going off-shore, back on-shore. Grow Australian jobs and regional economies. Reduce parochialism and geographic narcissism, change negative stereotypes and prejudice towards regional workers.
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Amy Braes - Conscious Copy
At Conscious Copy, we review our clients' content and copy, clarify their values and unique point of difference, and develop communication strategies to enhance their presence and drive sales.
At Conscious Copy, we review our clients' content and copy, clarify their values and unique point of difference, and develop communication strategies to enhance their presence and drive sales.
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Kylie Ufer - Naughty or Nice Baubles
Naughty or Nice Baubles reflects my deep love for Christmas ... the joy, the giving, the reflection, and the connection with family and friends. I also cherish the magic in our children and grandchildrenās eyes when they wake up to see that Santa's been.
Naughty or Nice Baubles reflects my deep love for Christmas ... the joy, the giving, the reflection, and the connection with family and friends. I also cherish the magic in our children and grandchildrenās eyes when they wake up to see that Santa's been.
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Narelle & Jen - Birdwings Forest School
Welcome to the Gold Coastās first Forest School! We operate 100% outdoors on Kombumerri Country for nature play, adventure therapy, and well-being. Birdwings teaches intuitive nature connection through play in wild spaces.
Welcome to the Gold Coastās first Forest School! We operate 100% outdoors on Kombumerri Country for nature play, adventure therapy, and well-being. Birdwings teaches intuitive nature connection through play in wild spaces.
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Karyn Brinkley - Women Leading Women Australia
Having women's perspectives represented and respected at every decision-making table is essential for our wellbeing and future as a species. We cannot solve the problems facing our world without women's insights, involvement, investment and engagement.
Having women's perspectives represented and respected at every decision-making table is essential for our wellbeing and future as a species. We cannot solve the problems facing our world without women's insights, involvement, investment and engagement.
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Susan Dunlop - Susan Dunlop Coaching
Through my work, I facilitate growth and empowerment, demonstrating a commitment to authenticity and the betterment of individuals and organisations.
Through my work, I facilitate growth and empowerment, demonstrating a commitment to authenticity and the betterment of individuals and organisations.
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Katrina Crawford - Athas Growth Education
What I do is support you to transform your mindset from that of an employee to a business boss so you have the confidence, clarity and conviction to get you and your business on track so you can hand in your resignation letter to your boss sooner!
What I do is support you to transform your mindset from that of an employee to a business boss so you have the confidence, clarity and conviction to get you and your business on track so you can hand in your resignation letter to your boss sooner!
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Elisa Mele Seul - Elisa: People, Places & Events
I am a Cultural Advocate and Facilitator, known for my role as a Storyteller specialising in story shaping. Through my work, I aim to bridge cultural divides, celebrate diversity, and foster meaningful connections within communities.
I am a Cultural Advocate and Facilitator, known for my role as a Storyteller specialising in story shaping. Through my work, I aim to bridge cultural divides, celebrate diversity, and foster meaningful connections within communities.
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Francesca Stabile - Studio Cesca Design Consulting
You go to build a holiday home and it comes to completion stage, only to realise you havenāt put a thought into what furniture or styling items youāre going to fill and arrange it with. It was an easy after thought that has now turned into a never ending list of items to source, before hosting eager holiday enthusiasts. At Studio Cesca, we specialise in alleviating such concerns long before your home reaches completion.
You go to build a holiday home and it comes to completion stage, only to realise you havenāt put a thought into what furniture or styling items youāre going to fill and arrange it with. It was an easy after thought that has now turned into a never ending list of items to source, before hosting eager holiday enthusiasts. At Studio Cesca, we specialise in alleviating such concerns long before your home reaches completion.
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Kylie Young - Kylie Young Wellness
At Kylie Young Wellness, our mission is to empower women with holistic nutrition and lifestyle solutions, guiding them on a transformative journey towards self-healing and well-being.
At Kylie Young Wellness, our mission is to empower women with holistic nutrition and lifestyle solutions, guiding them on a transformative journey towards self-healing and well-being.
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Amanda Carmody - Thriving Families
Our mission at Thriving Families is to empower parents with holistic, research-backed solutions for sleep, behaviour and toileting challenges.
Our mission at Thriving Families is to empower parents with holistic, research-backed solutions for sleep, behaviour and toileting challenges.
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Ruth Wagner - Batik Fabrics Online
Expand the price range of my fabrics to meet most budgets, whilst maintaining the quality of goods and service and streamline business procedures to try to make life easier for me.
Expand the price range of my fabrics to meet most budgets, whilst maintaining the quality of goods and service and streamline business procedures to try to make life easier for me.
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Dr Nikki Creber - Navigating Wise Woman Ways
A totally safe haven where older women can draw strength from one another's stories. A haven where one's resilience can be reborn, and new opportunities can flower amidst a wide landscape of woman's unique wisdom and this wise embodied wisdom can flow back out to enrich our communities.
A totally safe haven where older women can draw strength from one another's stories. A haven where one's resilience can be reborn, and new opportunities can flower amidst a wide landscape of woman's unique wisdom and this wise embodied wisdom can flow back out to enrich our communities.
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Greer Kharidi - Trauma-Aware Ed
Empowering schools to create nurturing, inclusive learning environments where every student thrives academically, socially and emotionally through trauma-informed practices.
Empowering schools to create nurturing, inclusive learning environments where every student thrives academically, socially and emotionally through trauma-informed practices.
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Shannon Townsend - Sionna Yoga & Lifestyle
At Sionna yoga, we are dedicated to guiding women through the transformative stage of life with grace, vitality and joy.
At Sionna yoga, we are dedicated to guiding women through the transformative stage of life with grace, vitality and joy.
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Kelly Beasley - Balance With Kel
To create a compassionate and supportive community where individuals can find holistic tools and motivation towards managing their chronic pain through the integration of mind, body, and spirit practices.
To create a compassionate and supportive community where individuals can find holistic tools and motivation towards managing their chronic pain through the integration of mind, body, and spirit practices.
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Julie Frost - Mrs Frost's Kitchen
My venture's mission is to craft moments of serenity and connection in the heart of the Gold Coast Hinterland, offering discerning guests an exclusive sanctuary where they can escape the chaos of urban life and savour the beauty of nature, the warmth of personalised service, and the delights of farm-fresh cuisine.
My venture's mission is to craft moments of serenity and connection in the heart of the Gold Coast Hinterland, offering discerning guests an exclusive sanctuary where they can escape the chaos of urban life and savour the beauty of nature, the warmth of personalised service, and the delights of farm-fresh cuisine.
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Bebe Jecis - Bebe's Country Weddings
To transform the wedding planning process into a joyful and exciting journey, making each event a unique and unforgettable celebration.
To transform the wedding planning process into a joyful and exciting journey, making each event a unique and unforgettable celebration.
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Kate Martignier - A Real Green Life
To change the health of the world, one small heart-centered action at a time.
To change the health of the world, one small heart-centered action at a time.
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Karin Littleton - KazLit Nutrition
The vision for KazLit Nutrition is to empower women to achieve optimal health through balanced nutrition, eliminating food confusion, boosting energy and to feel comfortable in their own skin.
The vision for KazLit Nutrition is to empower women to achieve optimal health through balanced nutrition, eliminating food confusion, boosting energy and to feel comfortable in their own skin.
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Suzy Loader - B Creative Design
My vision for B Creative Design is to empower my clients with carefully crafted standout branding. By carving out visual identities, with strategic thinking and creative flair, I will help them drive their customer engagement and sales.
My vision for B Creative Design is to empower my clients with carefully crafted standout branding. By carving out visual identities, with strategic thinking and creative flair, I will help them drive their customer engagement and sales.
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Natalie Youssef - Inner Compass Financial Therapy
To empower and embolden each person's financial relationship to live a rich and meaningful life.
To empower and embolden each person's financial relationship to live a rich and meaningful life.
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Pettina Jaques - Inspired Health Centre
Create a membership/programs/coaching targeted for people who are dedicated to maintaining long term healthy habits. Starting with preconception/fertility health, then ongoing Mumma support.
Create a membership/programs/coaching targeted for people who are dedicated to maintaining long term healthy habits. Starting with preconception/fertility health, then ongoing Mumma support.
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Megan Knight - Natural SurrenderĀ®
The mission of Natural Surrender is to enhance the accessibility and visibility of natural products and services by creating a community-driven platform that fosters collaboration and mutual growth among providers and consumers
The mission of Natural Surrender is to enhance the accessibility and visibility of natural products and services by creating a community-driven platform that fosters collaboration and mutual growth among providers and consumers
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Philippa Cox - Pregnancy & Birth Coach
My vision is to help over 10,000 women have a healthy pregnancy, love their birth and transcend into motherhood with confidence, resilience and resourcefulness
My vision is to help over 10,000 women have a healthy pregnancy, love their birth and transcend into motherhood with confidence, resilience and resourcefulness
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Debbie Bailey - Debbie Bailey Consulting
Debbie Bailey Consulting is dedicated to empowering established nonprofits and businesses with swift, short-term executive expertise to navigate their most pressing challenges.
Debbie Bailey Consulting is dedicated to empowering established nonprofits and businesses with swift, short-term executive expertise to navigate their most pressing challenges.
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