From high school drop-out to the founder of a leading business advisory company for high net worth clients and A-List Hollywood celebrities, Anne McKevitt is a true entrepreneur.Her career has stretched far and wide, kicking off as a hairstylist before becoming a BBC TV presenter. She later ran a multi-million pound property development…
From a business-client relationship to business partners, Michelle Palmer and Erin Sing are at the forefront of Modern Currency, the PR agency that successfully bridges the "massive divide between client and agency" to ensure delivery of real, tangible results. Modern Currency currently works with some of the biggest clients in the world including Vinomofo, Supernova,…
Is technology taking all of our jobs? Many people seem to think so, but not Christina Gerakiteys and Lisa Andrews. On the contrary, the only female CEO team at SingularityU Australia are looking at the bigger picture, one that involves using technology to help tackle some of the world's biggest challenges.Their optimism and…
From humble beginnings in a shed to CBD Melbourne in what is now one of the fastest-growing small finance business in Australia, Michael Mancuso's company PGA Advisory helps people to achieve long-term financial security and growth. From investment strategies, debt reduction to retirement planning, PGA Advisory takes a 'thoughtful approach to wealth cultivation'.Raised…
At 20 years old we feel like we're on top of the world but we also know very little. We feel confident yet struggle to back ourselves. If only we knew then what we know now.Here, seven entrepreneurs step into their own personal time machines; rewinding to when they were 20 years…
After being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of 13, Jonathan Despinidic was looking at a very short life expectancy of 11-13 years. Now, almost 20 years on, he's still thriving and surviving.Jonathan is the co-founder of an exciting new round up shopping app called Sipora, which enables you to shop, save and…
With no retail experience Stylerunner founder and CEO Julie Stevanja took on the world of e-commerce in 2012 and won. Her brainchild has become thego-to digital destination for premium women's activewear brands. Her company has enjoyed triple-figure growth since its launch and has won multiple awards for its innovation in the category. Tell us about your…
Natasha Chadwick is the Founder and CEO of the nursing facility micro-town, NewDirection Care, Bellemere in Queensland -the first of its kind in the world. When her own mother reached retirement age, Natasha realised change was desperately needed in the aged care industry. From there, the NewDirection Care concept was born and she has gone on to…
At only thirty years of age, Anna Lahey has shaken up the Australian beauty game. Her range "Vida Glow" has brought marine collagen powders to the Australian beauty market and consumers across the globe are now reaping the rewards.Anna first discovered marine supplements while holidaying in Japan. At the time, she had been struggling with…
Synergie Skin founder Terri Vinson describes herself as "part science nerd, part beauty tragic." It is this combination of smarts that has enabled her to deliver great skin to Synergie Skin's legions of fans at home and internationally. Terri's brand, Synergie Skin, has experienced rapid growth since she founded it in 2005. As a scientist with…