Sarah Davidson - Seizing the Yay
Sarah Davidson began her career in law, but soon lost her passion for the corporate world. After travelling to Africa and returning with a serious gut bug, Sarah found the magic in Matcha powder. She took a risk and built an online company, started a podcast and wrote a book - recognising that life is all about Seizing the Yay.
Sarah began her working life as a mergers and acquisitions lawyer at a leading international law firm. While she enjoyed several years building strong professional foundations, she found it increasingly challenging to reconcile the all-consuming corporate lifestyle with her personal passions for health, wellbeing, creativity and adventure.
In pursuit of balance, Sarah and her partner started Matcha Maiden closing a gap they discovered in the health food market for matcha green tea powder. Matcha is now one of the world's premier health food trends and Match Maiden leading the way with a very bright (green) future ahead.
Sarah has now hung up the suits and heels to step into the business full time. In 2016, the matcha mission developed into a physical venue and cutting edge cafe, Matcha Mylkbar, which is taking the food world by storm.
Sarah now splits her time between the two businesses and is thoroughly enjoying life as a full time funtrepreneur.
She has also started a podcast, Seize the Yay, which investigates the difference between success and happiness, the importance of cultivating "joy" and showcases the down to earth, human side of her diverse and esteemed guests.
The podcast became a book in 2020 and Sarah continues to grow the yayborhood as far and wide as possible.
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Website: https://www.spoonfulofsarah.com/
Insta: spoonful_of_sarah
LinkedIn: Sarah Davidson
Pinterest: Sarah Holloway
Youtube: Spoonful of Sarah
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Mandy Horvath - Conquering limb loss, mountains and trust
Mandy Horvath lost both her legs in a tragic accident in 2014, but not allowing this to defeat her, she became the first female bi-lateral amputee to ascend the Manitou Incline, and crawled all 13 miles of Barr Trail to the summit of Pikes Peak. Despite the great achievements, her addiction with alcohol led to her very public demise.
Mandy Horvath, is a bi-lateral above knee amputee, who in 2018, became the first female double amputee to ascend the Manitou Incline, raising awareness for limb loss. One month later, crawled all 13 miles of Barr Trail to the summit of Pikes Peak, using only her arms, to raise funds for Operation Ward 57 & The Battle Buddy Foundation. These historic events garnished local, national and international press.
But when the cameras were off, she struggled with alcoholism, and after a series of events, Mandy found herself in hot water with the law after committing 3 DUIs in a 6 month period and harmed an AMR paramedic who was attempting to assist her. 12 hours after she was awarded a community medal, she was found asleep in her car intoxicated. Because of a series of poor choices, in one night, Mandy went from being recognized as a community icon to being very publicly shamed for her wrongdoings.
Mandy was given a chance to resolve her addiction, and she figuratively ran with it.
Almost 3 years later and sober, Mandy has led a successful excursion of 4 grown men, including fellow bi-lateral amputee US Army Veteran Travis Strong, to the summit of Pikes Peak, became the first documented amputee to crawl up to the crown of the Statue of Liberty, and is now preparing to ascend Mt. Kilimanjaro.
She will be the first female amputee to reach one of the globe's 8 summits without the use of prosthetic equipment, and will be the legacy she leaves for her own children.
Socials:
Website: mandyhorvath.com
FB: Mandy Horvath @lifeproofMandyHorvath https://www.facebook.com/lifeproofmandyhorvath
Insta: @lifeproofbionicwoman
www.Gofundme.com/f/MandyHKilimanjaro
paypal.me/lifeproofbionicwoman
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Travis Strong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78lqEalvm58
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Belle Chapman - Creating Forevermore memories for families
At the age of 5, Belle Chapman lost her father to cancer when, leaving her with very few happy, healthy photos. This pain has driven Belle’s passion to cement the love and adoration families feel for each other in memories that can be kept for life to hand down through generations.
Belle Chapman is a photographer, mum, wife, adventurer, and storyteller.
When Belle had her first child in 2013, she decided to give up the 9-5 and try her hand as a work from home photographer, after falling in love with photography many years before at high school.
At the age of 5, Belle lost her father to cancer - he was only 36 years old. Losing her Dad and growing up in the days where we didn’t have mobile phones with good cameras, meant she has limited images of him (especially looking healthy).
This pain has driven Belle’s passion to cement the love and adoration families feel for each other in memories that can be kept for life to hand down through generations.
The pain was also the catalyst to Belle founding the Forevermore Foundation, a not-for-profit that provides a free photography session to families about to be impacted by the devastation of the cancer journey.
Belle’s aim is to capture the smiles, cuddles and laughter before treatment starts, so that these memories are the ones that last a lifetime, despite the outcome.
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Website: https://www.bellechapmanphotography.com.au/our-story
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Website: https://forevermorefoundation.com.au/
Insta: forevermorefoundation
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Katie Underwood - Healing through music and sound
Katie Underwood is a multi-instrumentalist, Vocalist, ARIA-nominated and APRA Award winning Recording Artist who traded the life of pop stardom to immerse herself in the wellness space. She now produces sound healing music, and is creating a ripple effect to bring more peace into the world.
Katie Underwood is a certified Meditation Teacher & registered Member of Meditation Association Australia. She has also trained in Remedial & Relaxation Massage, Reiki, Sound Healing Therapy, Yoga of Sound & Traditional Tibetan Sound Healing.
A multi-instrumentalist, Vocalist, ARIA-nominated and APRA Award winning Recording Artist. She has been working in the Wellness industry for 10 years and Music industry for over 35 years.
Her current passion & purpose is empowering people to enhance their self-healing with regular meditation, healing sounds & strong social connections, online and in person.
A prolific music producer, Katie has produced five meditation music albums in the last four years - Madrigal, Journey to Mantra, Awaken, Mantra Dreaming & Mantra Rising - available on iTunes, Spotify, CD & USB.
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Website: www.underwoodhealing.com
FB: Katie Underwood @underwoodHC Meditation Centre
Insta: Katie Underwood katieunderwoodhealing
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Sophie Wilksch - Shedding fears and building curiosity
Sophie Wilksch landed by accident in the coastal town of Mullumbimby after her car and the universe collaborated to ensure this was where she made her new home. She founded ‘Shedding’ and now supports the community to build things while shedding fears and building curiosity.
Sophie Wilksch is the founder and director of Shedding Community Workshop Inc. Sophie established Shedding as a not-for-profit organisation in 2018, through her own passion for carpentry and building… But most of all a passion for people and wellbeing!
Shedding’s aim is to provide a unique, supportive and hands-on environment for all members of the community to come together and develop sustainable skills in carpentry, building and everything in between. It is a place to shed your fears and build with curiosity.
In the third year of Sophie’s degree she had the opportunity to join the Design Construct Program co-ordinated by architect-builder David Morris.
The group headed out to a small town in the Australian desert to construct a number of buildings they had designed and prefabricated at the university workshop.
A couple of years later Sophie ventured off on a trip up the coast, but her engine had a major tantrum and she ended up on the side of the road in Mullumbimby.
With a dream to start a little carpentry business, she had just a square, a handsaw, a drill and a block of sandpaper.
This was the beginning of the Shedding journey. Taking all she has learned from mentors, Sophie and her crew have supported over five hundred students and have watched the community come together to support the organisation because they too share the same dream.
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Website - shedding.com.au
FB - Shedding Community Workshop
Insta - Shedding Community Workshop
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Cody Byrns - Releasing the scars to bring hope
Driving back from a meeting, Cody stopped at a red light. In a split second a truck ran the red light and rear-ended Cody’s SUV, which became a fireball and Cody was considered a fatality by rescuers - until they saw his hand move.
Cody Byrns is an award-winning speaker and performer with over 16 years of professional experience.
Cody’s life underwent a major shift in 2013 after a horrific traffic accident left his body burned and scarred.
After years of countless surgeries, and innumerable physical and emotional hurdles, Cody has since founded his own nonprofit Burn Foundation, and is on a mission to spread his story of inspiration, hope, and recovery to everyone he meets.
Author of best selling book - Scar Release: Breaking free of yesterday’s troubles, Cody does not let his scars dictate his identity. He encourages a life of freedom, and wants to help people live free from the bonds of scars™.
Socials:
Website: https://codybyrns.com/
Foundation website: TheCBFoundation.org
Instagram: thecodybyrns
LinkedIn: Cody Byrns
Podcast: Scar Release
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Dani Holloway - Building a very merry gumboot company
Born and raised in Leongatha, South Gippsland, Dani Holloway moved to Melbourne for University and work. Seeking a city appropriate gumboot and unable to find any she loved - Dani decided to have a go at creating her own.
Dani Holloway is the CEO & Founder of Merry People.
Merry People is a gumboot company that Dani founded in 2014 and has bootstrapped the business (literally) to where it is today.
Born and raised in Leongatha, South Gippsland, Dani moved to Melbourne for University and work. Seeking a city appropriate gumboot and unable to find any she loved - Dani decided to have a go at creating her own.
Dani is trying to change the perception of the humble gumboot, from a daggy occasional product, to an everyday fashionable staple that can be worn city to county, morning to night!
Dani now has a team of 7 based in Collingwood, with third party warehouses in Australia, the USA and soon the UK. Dani was named in the Top 50 people in Australian eCommerce for 2020 for Inside Retail, coming in at #12 and given an award ‘The One to Watch’.
Outside eCommerce and gumboots! Dani loves exercise, travelling and spending time with loved ones and her dog Sadie.
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Website - https://merrypeople.com/
FB - Merry People
Insta - merrypeople
LinkedIn - Danielle Holloway
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Yolunda Elam - Trading alcohol for authenticity
Diagnosed as an alcoholic in 2019, Yolunda Elam (aka Yo) is on a mission to help as many people as possible free themselves from the bondage of addiction, and to love themselves for who they truly are.
Yolunda Elam aka Yo, has taught in public schools for over twenty years, is an inspirational speaker with an infectious smile and contagious energy, and known for her compassionate spirit, ambitious mind, and being unapologetically herself.
Yolunda currently teaches Spanish to eighth graders in her local school district. She has held multiple titles in her twenty-year tenure including Teacher of the Year, Department chair, and Campus cheerleader.
She is a Marvel fan, loves to laugh, tell lame jokes, and spend quality time with her five grandkids.
Yo was diagnosed with the disease of alcoholism in March of 2019 and is passionate about sharing her journey with others in hopes they too may be freed from the bondage of addiction.
She is the founder of ‘Freedom to Yo’ which is about is finding a rhythm with all the parts of your life and making them flow the best way it can for YOU!
In Yo’s words ‘Be Yourself Everyday!!’
Socials:
Website - https://www.loveyolife.me/
Facebook Group - Be Yourself Everyday
FB - Yo Sadler Elam
IG - @loveyolife37
Twitter - @YoElam3
Clubhouse - loveyolife
Linkedin - Yolunda Elam loveyolife2020
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Lee Hicks - Define Your Vision
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Danielle McAlpine Johnson - Directing change for social justice
Danielle McAlpine Johnson is a Writer, Director, Producer, devoted to using film & TV as a catalyst for change in the social justice landscape.
Danielle McAlpine Johnson is a Writer, Director, Producer, devoted to using film & TV as a catalyst for change in the social justice landscape.
With an innate desire to see the next generation rise up in their own identity, Danielle believes that every human being on the planet has a unique purpose and that relentless love & passion we can overflow in our lives if we choose to pursue that purpose.
Along with her husband, singer/songwriter Chico Johnson, Danielle runs boutique production house CheekyMac Productions who have recently premiered Beyond The Fire on Network 10 - a 7 part documentary series dedicated to Gippsland's unsung heroes as they recreate life from the ashes after the Black Summer Bushfire Crisis. In late 2019 they released Behind The Sash - a 10 part humanitarian series currently available on AACTV & Virgin Inflight entertainment.
Parents to three beautiful children Jason, River & Nevaeh, Chico & Danielle continue on the pursuit of truth & revelation through music, TV and film, enjoy travelling with their family and plenty of adventure.
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Website - Danielle McAlpine Johnson - https://www.daniellemcalpinejohnson.com/
FB - Danielle Johnson - https://www.facebook.com/danielle.mcalpinejohnson
Insta - daniellemcalpinejohnson
CheekyMac Productions
Website - CheekyMac Productions - https://www.cheekymac.com/
Insta - cheekymacproductions
FB - CheekyMac Productions - https://www.facebook.com/cheekymacproductions/
Youtube - CheekyMac Productions - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZOPd7A-wBXKNwQ14VQyElw
Behind the Sash
Website - Behind the Sash - https://behindthesashtv.com/
Insta - behindthesashofficial
Beyond the Fire
Website - Beyond the Fire - https://www.beyondthefire.tv/
Insta - beyondthefire.tv
FB - Beyond the Fire - https://www.facebook.com/beyondthefire.tv
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Gippsland Lakes Complete Health
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Victoria Lioznyansky - Bringing the joy to public speaking
As a 10yr old, Victoria Lioznyansky was made to learn a 2 page poem and 4hrs later, recite it to 1,000 people. She failed. Over the years she has overcome her own fear of public speaking and now teaches others.
Victoria Lioznyansky teaches introverted entrepreneurs and business professionals how to overcome their fear of public speaking and become confident, compelling, captivating speakers.
After moving to the US from Russia more than 25 years ago with limited English, Victoria overcame her own crippling fear of public speaking to build several businesses, teach in a variety of industries, and speak in front of small and large audiences.
She appeared on Fox Morning News and has been featured in numerous publications, including CBS, NBC, Houston Chronicle and BizWest Media.
Taking her own experiences of going from scared to sought-after speaker, Victoria founded Brilliant Speakers Academy®, an online public speaking coaching program for anyone struggling with the fear of public speaking on and off stage.
She also owns Nutty Scientists of Houston, a passion project about inspiring kids to fall in love with science, which she grew to #1 Nutty Scientists franchise in the United States.
Victoria holds a Master of Science in Computer Science and is currently completing a Master of Arts Degree in Communications and Media Technologies. She lives in Houston with her husband and two sons.
Socials:
Website - https://www.byvictorial.com/
LinkedIn - Victoria Lioznyansky
Youtube - Victoria Lioznyansky
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Patti Dobrowolski - Drawing your future
Patti Dobrowolski is a nationally acclaimed comic performer, high performance business consultant, 4-time TEDx speaker and author of 2 books. She helps people and teams up their creative genius.
Patti Dobrowolski is a nationally acclaimed comic performer, high performance business consultant, and 4-time TEDx speaker.
She is also the author of two books:
9 Tips to Up Your Creative Genius
Drawing Solutions: How Visual Goal Setting Will Change Your Life
Patti works with teams at all levels to up their creative genius and capture their vision and strategy into huge, beautiful visuals with everyone from small/medium business owners to global clients Nike, Starbucks, Microsoft, amazon and the Gates Foundation.
She is known for her high energy, quick wit and commitment to helping people and businesses achieve their goals.
Socials:
Website - https://www.upyourcreativegenius.com/
Website (courses) - https://www.creativegeniusyou.com/
FB - Up your Creative Genius https://www.facebook.com/upyourcreativegenius
Insta - upyourcreativegenius
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patti-dobrowolski-532368/
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Robin Sharma - The 5am Club (20/20/20 Rule) https://www.robinsharma.com/book/the-5am-club
Hoffman Le Roche pharmaceutical https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoffmann-La_Roche
Draw Your Future class free code - DYFFREE
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Monika Krimendahl & Rick Hayhurst - Blitzing the social entrepreneur summit
Monika Krimendahl & Rick Hayhurst, are the co-founders of BlitzBe, a Digital Media Company, and The Gold Rush Summit, both helping Entrepreneurs create a better world.
Monika Krimendahl & Rick Hayhurst, are the co-founders of BlitzBe, a Digital Media Company helping Entrepreneurs make the world better by creating currency through traffic and connections.
BlitzBe, the umbrella brand, is simply the experience we’re all having each and everyday.
The Blitz: hurrying, racing, deadlines, etc. and the Be: rest, balance, breath, centering.
BlitzBe comprises 3 main areas:
BlitzBe Integrative Lifestyle Directory with over 20,000 members, ShopBlitzBe, which provides a variety of organic products, and BlitzBe Marketing
Monika and Rick have also created The Gold Rush Summit, A Movement That Transforms Lives.
BlitzBe and The Gold Rush Summit are the result of Monika and Rick journeying down their own healing paths to discover the joy of supporting others in their Big Dreams!
In their words “Healing is simply about improvement on any level. Manual Therapies, Yoga, Meditation, Coaching, Spa Life, Education, Activism have all created the crescendo that has culminated in the creation of a movement.”
Monika and Rick are committed to bringing healing to a world that needs it!
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FB - The Gold Rush Summit
Websites:
BlitzBe Integrative Lifestyle Directory
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Matt Langdon / Hero Round Table
Trav Bell (The Bucket List Guy)
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Jane Sahhar - Turning a tiny gadget into an empire
From a tiny beginning with one tiny gadget, Jane Sahhar and her husband Phil built a massively successful business from their lounge room.
Jane Sahhar started as a Secondary school English teacher, who noticed how many teenagers wore headphones as the ultimate accessory. Her move to co-founding ‘Friendie’ with her husband Phil, came after a realisation that 2 children and just 1 iPad is not great math!
It all started with an audio splitter so the kids could connect two headphones to one iPad and share music and movies on the go. After purchasing a splitter for an exorbitant price, Jane and Phil looked at it and thought, “We could do this better. We could produce these. These are useful, small, simple yet powerful. They are marketable and could be made to look beautiful.”
And they embarked on a side hustle start up journey of brand creation, marketing from scratch, product creation, challenges, setbacks and triumphs. They became addicted!
Jane and Phil then noticed a gap in the market for the perfect headphones. There was nothing to compliment the splitters, which were now very successful. There were no high-end, sportsluxe headphones that were on trend, fashion forward and versatile with great sound.
Step two for Friendie was to embark on a new journey of creation and produce headphones, which opened the door for more opportunities...and some pretty big leaps of faith…and the rest is history.
Friendie has been featured on the runway at Melbourne Fashion Week, pictured in glossy magazines and online, as well as being proud partners of Miss Universe Australia in 2020 and 2021. As a company, they are determined to give back to the community and Jane’s proudest moment of 2020 was running a “Friendie for Beyond Blue” campaign. Friendie donated headphones to those in need, asking customers to simply “Pay What You Can”, with profits going to Beyond Blue.
From a business born in their own home in country Victoria, and which begun literally in their lounge room, co-founders Jane and Phil now run a hugely successful company boasting a range of Bluetooth headphones, audio sunglasses, speakers and accessories.
But Jane will still tell you that her greatest achievements are their kids, Thomas and Charlotte.
Socials:
Website - https://www.friendie.com.au/
FB - friendie https://www.facebook.com/sharewithfriendie
Insta - friendie_audio
LinedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janesahharfriendie/
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Tommy Walker - Reprogramming the mind for success
Tommy Walker is better known as ‘The Mind Engineer’, who combined the best practices in the world, to develop Rapid Transformational Reprogramming™.
Tommy Walker is a Mindset, Business and Life Coach, and better known as ‘The Mind Engineer’.
He started his entrepreneurial journey more than 21 years ago, and has endured many struggles, but the past 10 years has seen Tommy’s success transform as a result of studying and working on the mind.
He has created 2 successful businesses, focusing mainly on the mindset and has reached more than 120 thousand people and has been invited to offer lectures around the world.
He has combined the best practices in the world, mixing the entrepreneurial journey and mindset, to develop Rapid Transformational Reprogramming™, combining coaching, neuroscience, inner child connection, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence.
Tommy is the author of ‘Mindset Secrets’, and the founder of ‘Unleashing Your Mindset For Success’.
He is now living his dream life, with his wife and kids in the mountains.
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Website: https://www.unleashingyourmindset.com/
FB - Tommy Walker (The Mind Engineer)
LinkedIn - Tommy Walker - The Mind Engineer
Book - Mindset Secrets
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Aisha Alim - Showing it's all within you
Aisha Alim turned a very dark past of domestic violence into a very bright future of empowering herself and then other women. During lockdown she wrote her first book titled ‘It’s All Within You’.
Aisha Alim is an empowerment coach, speaker, consultant, mentor, facilitator and now a published author.
Born in country Victoria, Aisha was raised in a domestically violent home, experiencing multiple forms of abuse and leading to a life of anxiety and severe depression. Aisha has also endured more than 40 surgeries.
A mother, former primary school teacher, Aisha became trained in life coaching including Meta Dynamics, NLP, and Mental Health First Aid. Aisha is also trained in body language, learning from world renowned experts, Greg Hartley and Scott Rouse.
In 2017 she turned her attention specifically to life coaching and facilitating adult workshops, with a passion in helping people find their purpose, overcome fear and develop confidence. She takes a very balanced view of things and believes true authenticity comes from experience and a willingness to learn.
With over twenty-five years’ experience, she aims to take her workshops worldwide to audiences seeking to better themselves and welcomes the opportunity to do so. She is heavily involved in her local community with a particular interest in teaching dance and umpiring hockey, as well as serving on a local committee.
Aisha’s hope is that every person walks away from her workshops feeling empowered and ready to change their lives by implementing her tried and tested tools.
During lockdown in 2020, Aisha wrote her first book It’s All Within You - a book not just for confidence, but a book for life.
Socials:
Website - aishaalim.com
LinkedIn - Aisha Alim
FB - Aisha Alim Coaching Solutions
Insta - Aisha Alim Coaching Solutions @aishajalim
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Victoria Reeves - Sharing creative stories from the soul
Victoria Reeves is a Writer, Storyteller, Producer and the Host of SOUL STORIES LIVE and creator of the CREATIVITY LAB. She loves to channel her parents and other wild characters into her stories, and helps others celebrate their unlimited possibilities.
Victoria Reeves is a Writer, Storyteller, Producer and the Host of SOUL STORIES LIVE.
Victoria loves to channel her parents and other wild characters into her stories, and is well known for her stage appearances at Soul Stories Live, This Much is True, Inspired Live Lit, and Louder than a Mom.
Her one woman show “BRASSY + INTREPID: Fighting to Be Me” was selected for Lifeline Theatre’s 23rd Annual Filet of Solo Festival and the Elgin Fringe Festival.
A passionate Creativity/Career Coach, Victoria is also the Founder/Guide for Creativity Lab - Women Thrive Here. Creativity Lab offers a virtual playground for judgement-free exploration and tools to curate an “experientially flexible” life!
With new classes every month, women from around the world connect, collaborate and celebrate their unlimited possibilities.
Socials:
Website - https://www.prosperitycareercoaching.com/
Facebook - Creativity Lab - Women Thrive Here http://www.facebook.com/PlayatCreativitylab
Facebook - Soul Stories Live http://www.facebook.com/SoulStoriesLive
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/VictoriaReeves
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Hacia Atherton - Befriending tragedy to build resilience and gratitude
Hacia Atherton was well on her way to becoming one of the world’s finest equestrian athletes, but in 2017 her life changed dramatically when she was crushed by her 600kg warmblood horse.
Hacia Atherton is Speaker, Company Director, Certified Practicing Accountant, Ambassador, Industry Thought Leader and Philanthropist.
In 2017, Hacia was crushed by her 600kg warmblood horse and doctors told her she would likely never walk again in any meaningful way.
Devastated by her new reality, Hacia fell into a deep depression. However, her fighting spirit revived itself, as she faced her toughest challenge yet - to stand unaided for the first time since her accident. Hacia was only able to stand without assistance for three seconds. She cried in agony, defeat, and frustration at the helplessness of her situation.
It was at this point mentally and emotionally that Hacia realised she had a choice. To let her tragic circumstances dictate the remainder of her life, or to face the seemingly impossible goal of walking again with courage, positivity, and spirit.
Three years and thirteen operations later, Hacia has defied the odds, not only learning to walk again but also completing two 100km bike rides and achieving her CPA from her hospital bed - successfully turning a major life trauma into a triumph.
Hacia’s adaptability and resilience, and her ability to redefine her own version of success, is a story she now shares to inspire audiences across Australia.
Hacia is also the founder of NFP Empowering Women in Trade, with the mission to radically increase female representation in skilled trades in Australia and to create a more equitable, balanced workforce that values and prioritises the participation of skilled female tradespeople. Empowering Women in Trade also aims to support women who are in vulnerable situations.
Hacia’s courage, adaptability and resilience has been recognised by numerous organisations. She has been invited to join the CPA Emerging Leaders Network Committee, is a Just Strong Ambassador and has been accepted into the pilot Women and Leadership Program run by the City of Darebin.
Socials:
Website: https://haciaatherton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haciaatherton/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haciaatherton/
Instagram: @haciaatherton
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Lee Hicks - Defining your vision
Against many odds, Lee Hicks has accomplished extraordinary mile stones including delivering a sailboat from Australia to Florida, becoming the captain of many super yachts. During a retreat in Bali he had a breakthrough and created The Define Your Vision Discovery Movement.
Lee Hicks is a Human Development & Lifestyle Educator, Visionary & International Speaker.
Against many odds, Lee has accomplished extraordinary mile stones & achievements in his life.
He has visited 49 countries around the world, was a pearl diver, delivered a sailboat from Australia to Florida, became one of the youngest qualified Super Yacht Captains in the industry & sailed around the world for 10 years.
He then moved to the land & developed a rain forest retreat in Noosa Australia, built large teams in two marketing companies & is now the Founder & Director of The Define Your Vision Discovery Movement.
Lee created The Define Your Vision Movement because he personally experienced a very real struggle that most online entrepreneurs suffer from. Lee had invested large amounts of time & money on both his personal development & the latest marketing skills, however he began to feel frustrated, burned out and overwhelmed when he wasn't creating the income he felt he was worth.
It was only when he realised he was chasing the money instead of creating a Vision in accordance with his core values, innate strengths & what he LOVED to do, that things began to manifest & shift!
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Website: www.defineyourvision.com.au/
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Brodie Pyle - Promoting local businesses with flamboyant flair
Brodie Pyle didn’t let his age get in the way of creating something big. The young comedian is on a mission to showcase his beloved Gippsland, after witnessing the suffering of many local businesses.
Brodie Pyle is a young comedian who is on a mission to showcase his beloved Gippsland.
His passion to support local business led to the creation of Gippsland Promotions, which provides free Gippsland social media content. The purpose of Gippsland Promotions is to rally around the community and make people laugh whilst getting valuable exposure for local businesses.
Brodie believes Gippsland Promotions puts purpose behind him talking shit, which he does fluently on his podcast ‘Brodie Pyle talks SH*T!’
Brodie can be seen around Gippsland with his microphone overtly sharing his pzazz with the world, and for the lucky ones, he can be seen strutting his alter ego Barbara Billions up and down his makeshift catwalks.
Socials:
FB - Gippsland Promotions
FB - Brodie Pyle
Insta - Gippsland Promotions
Insta - Brodie Pyle brodie_pyle
Podcast - Brodie Pyle talks shit!
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Jenn Donovan - Building community for bush businesses
Jenn Donovan believes that the currency of ‘community’ is deeply underestimated in business, and while building an online community of over 300,000, Jenn is helping small regional business build their social media and marketing.
After 15 years in law, Jenn bought a retail business in a regional town in Victoria. She built that business into a highly profitable 7 figure business and eventually sold it. Since then, Jen has been assisting other small business owners in retail, service based and tourism, around the country, to achieve their business goals.
Jenn specialises in helping start-ups in rural and regional areas turn ideas into businesses, online and offline marketing, social media and community building.
The founder of Buy From a Bush Business, Co-Founder of Spend With Us - Buy From a Bush Business Marketplace and host of the very popular podcast Small Business Made Simple, Jenn is all about community and humans interaction with humans! H2H Marketing - human to human marketing.
Jenn believes that the currency of ‘community’ is underestimated in business, and in 2021 is profoundly deeper than so many business owners, corporate companies or solopreneurs realise to their business.
With a community of more than 300,000, Jenn talks the talk but importantly, walks the walk!
Jenn is a gold winner of the Aus Mumpreneur Awards, and has been featured in MamaMia, Ticker, Whimn, Weekly Times and the Social Hub, Jen has appeared on the ABC, and is a highly sought after podcast guest.
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Website - jenndonovan.com.au
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