Dr Sophie Haydon and Dr Michelle Yip lead a female-dominated, calm and caring team of highly trained professionals who pride themselves on providing high quality, ethical and personalised dental care.
Accredited Specialist Family Lawyers Debra Parker, Catherine Coles and Jacquelyn Curtis founded Parker Coles Curtis in September 2020, in the shadow of the first COVID-19 lockdown in Canberra.
Christine Bassingthwaighte, Christine Shaw and Debbie Maddigan are three dynamic, highly experienced and high performing Licensed Agents at Blackshaw Manuka, driven to achieve the best result for each client.
Dreaming of owning a small business from a young age, Phillipa Leggo never imagined it would be a creative one with her husband. The pair showcase stunning landscapes from around Australia through Scott Leggo’s award-winning photography.
Serving the Canberra community for over 60 years, Snedden Hall & Gallop has three female Directors – Julia Bridgewater, Emily Shoemark and Amber Wang – in their leadership team.
After starting Donut Bouquet Canberra in 2019, Kristy realised how coveted the baked goodies were during the pandemic as a way to spread love and joy. What began as a small donut business run by one woman is now a full-range edible gift delivery service, employing nine people and continuing to bring smiles to the local community.
A compassionate, inquisitive woman equipped with a Master of Business and Master of Financial Planning along with extensive experience in financial services, Serhan Mackey established Canberra Advice Financial Planning in May 2021 to help Canberrans manage their finances so they can take control of their futures.
Former public servant Jorja Wallace bought The Bunched Co, home of the original donut bouquets in Canberra, during the pandemic restrictions as a deliberate lifestyle choice and a way to spread joy and kindness around town.
The future looks bright for Karen Porter and her team at Solace Creations, who have been installing insulated windows and doors in homes across Canberra for the past 17 years, enhancing liveability and energy efficiency.
For Dr Tanya Caltabiano, her aim was always crystal clear: create a vet clinic the Kingston community would be proud of. In April 2021, with all the new business stresses, The Foreshore Vet opened its doors.
The Canberra office of national law firm McInnes Wilson Lawyers is home to a large team with professional women in key positions, including Vanessa Flowers, Athena Cains, Michaela Broughton, Chloe Tuazon and Laura Goodwin.
Inspired by her own experience buying a home, Jessika Ahlgren decided to become a mortgage broker to help educate clients and give them a better understanding of their finances.
Winning numerous awards since establishing Blackshaw Queanbeyan and Jerrabomberra 17 years ago, Alex AhKey and her team are passionate, professional, and focused on taking care of one another, their clients and their community.
Jemma Mrdak launched Dak & Co seven years ago, after seeing a gap in the market for social media and marketing support for small–medium sized businesses.
Deanna Ezzy initially just wanted to grow something of her own when she set out as a woman in business, but quickly realised that More Than Mortgages was an opportunity to help others grow their own career, and themselves, personally and professionally.
Inspired by the rich tradition of hand-made cakes passed down through generations, Marcelina Gunawan founded Joyful Baking Australia with the aim of preserving these recipes whilst infusing creativity.
Meet three of the women in key positions at Canberra business advisory, audit and consulting firm, RSM Australia, an inclusive workplace creating opportunities and making positive change in the professional services industry.
As Registered Nurses with nearly two decades of combined experience in aesthetics, skin and medicine, Rachel and Aileen are new to the space – recently opening their doors next to Ainslie’s renowned Edgar’s Inn – but not to the industry. Aesthetics & Wellness Collective is a boutique clinic with a hyperfocus on holistic, patient-led care.
Transforming her career in fitness into kinesiology, kinaesthetic healing and body work, sound healing and yoga, Eliane Haski bought Canberra Yoga Space in 2018 after four years of teaching there.
Through her own business, Spinach Ventures, Renee Beerworth helps cultivate work cultures where businesses thrive, people flourish and communities prosper.
Starting her illustrious hairdressing career as a 16-year-old apprentice, Emmalene Mahar opened her first salon 10 years ago and now owns three successful hairdressing businesses in Dickson and Queanbeyan.
Taylor Pitsilos, co-owner of Designer Op Shop Emporium and Mesaío, shares her entrepreneurial journey that all started with a pop-up shop, as she navigated the preloved fashion industry to create one of Canberra’s most beloved vintage and modern shopping destinations.
Lucy Stramandinoli and Anna Neilan opened their family law firm in January 2017, wanting to provide a boutique service to family law clients that focuses on the most efficient and cost-effective solutions.
After her own transformative journey from burnout to enlightenment, Melanie Greenhalgh is leading other women in the Canberra community to redefine success in their own terms, to achieve fulfillment, and to finally find work-life balance. Collective Wisdom Coaching is a boutique practice with a hyperfocus on holistic, client-led care.
Katie Kolenberg founded Heartstory Photography following the birth of her first child (she lovingly refers to the business as her “middle child”). Sixteen years later, Heartstory has grown to be one of the most awarded photography studios in Australia with a mission to give families their most meaningful memories as heirloom photographic artwork. In 2020, Katie founded her personal brand, Katie K.
Having proven the efficacy of Australian botanical skincare to improve problem skin, Adjunct Associate Professor Elissa O’Keefe is taking her Science Skincare products to the world, recently winning a 2023 ACT Chief Minister’s Export Award.
Cultivating a mindful approach to life since 2013, Melita Caulfield (BPsychSc) has a particular interest in human behaviour, specifically shame resilience, vulnerability, connection and sincerity. Through her business, This One Too, Melita offers mindfulness, self-compassion and resilience programs for adults and parents/carers of children of any age.
