Fiona Simpson, State Member for Maroochydore has a track record of delivering for the Sunshine Coast region and a reputation for hard work and passionately advocating for her local community. She subscribes to the motto of “service above self”. In 2012 Fiona was elected to the position of Speaker, making her the Queensland Parliament’s first […]
Michelle’s technology career started at QIT (now QUT) learning to program mainframes with punched cards. Within 3 years of entering the work force as a Systems Analyst, IBM launched its first Personal Computer (PC) and Michelle wanted to be on that journey. She was passionate about helping businesses get the most from the software that […]
Amanda Yeates is a civil engineer and Deputy Director-General with the Department of Transport and Main Roads. She leads the delivery of an integrated program of infrastructure projects and the maintenance and operation of the states just over 33,000 km of road network. This includes the delivery of TMR’s record $21.7b program of works over four years […]
Katrina McCarter is the founder of Marketing to Mums, a marketing and research consultancy based in Melbourne. She is a Marketing Strategist, Best-selling Author, Speaker and Mentor and specialises in helping businesses sell more effectively to the world’s most powerful consumer, Mums. Katrina provides strategic, educational and research support to assist brands gain a competitive advantage. […]
Gabby Desch is just 9 years old and she’s already started her own business – Kindness4Kids. Along with help from friends and family Gabby has been baking, decorating and delivering birthday cakes to underprivileged or sick children on the Sunshine Coast. So far she has helped more than 10 children. Gabby’s now looking for volunteers […]
With retail running through her veins, third generation retailer Tracey Mathers has been continuing the family tradition for over 25 years. As the granddaughter of the founder of Mathers Shoes it was inevitable, she would become a leading retailer in her field. Having had up to six stores she has learnt to deal with […]
Amanda is the best-selling author of Shine from Within; a teen girl’s guide to life (Hay House), a youth mentor, a certified life and business coach and a co-host of the Gentle Business Mastermind. Amanda loves supporting teens and tweens to shine from within and also train adults around the world to be inspiring youth mentors through […]
After leaving school Claire took an apprenticeship in Corporate Travel in London, lots of fun joining the world of work in the big smoke! After 10 years the sunshine of Australia beckoned. With a one year working holiday visa in her passport, Claire arrived on the Tuesday and had a job by the Friday. Luckily Australia loved […]
Kym has spent over 20 years in Sales Leadership & Enablement roles across Australia, NZ, SE Asia and USA and is now using her expertise & experience to empower and enable individuals & teams to achieve greater success & personal development. Kym’s business leadership and highly acclaimed learning programmes have resulted in many individuals […]
Kirsty always knew that she wanted to be a teacher and empower young women, she just didn’t know what she wanted to teach. Fresh out of university, Kirsty landed a terrific job teaching Japanese and English at a leading Australian private high school. She loved everything about that job but she also longed to travel and experience the culture […]
