This year we have seen a significant shift. Governments are now recognising how women owned businesses impact women’s economic security. Thank you for supporting Femeconomy to advocate for change, and to ensure the recognition of women owned businesses. Reflecting on 2022, we wanted to share some highlights: The Australian Greens...
For Amanda Patterson, Director, Principal and Licensee of Local Realty, people and community are at the center of what she does. Her business Local Realty is now over 10 years old, and was born from her own experience managing property sales and purchases, and a desire to make the process...
Bianca Crake is the Owner and Founder of Jaru Girl Designs artwork and clothing based in Wyndham in very remote Western Australia. Her business is named for her country Jaru, in the East Kimberleys and her art and designs reflect the Aboriginal stories of the land and waters of that...
Bouncing back or busting apart after a clusterf*ck of a crisis is a contributor feature by Femeconomy member Amber Daines, Co-founder of Grace & Grit Strategic Communications Advisory. The hacks keep on coming It’s fair to say the last month has been the worst Australian telco giant Optus has experienced...
Melissa Hatwell, Owner PPP Events transitioned from her 10 year teaching career to start her own party planning and events business in 2013 with a fairy floss machine and a tank of helium. Since then, Mel has exponentially grown her highly successful Pilbara based business to host corporate events for...
Dr Emma Barrett, Practice Owner & Veterinarian at Coral Coast Veterinary Hospital returned to her hometown of Carnarvon where she was born and raised after studying veterinary science at Murdoch University, and gained years of experience working across a range of veterinary practices. When the opportunity arose to purchase Coral...
Liz Van Vliet Managing Director of My EA Career transitioned from an award winning career in Corporate Sales in the technology sector to found a business dedicated to boosting the confidence and career development of Executive Assistants, after her own experience as an EA provided insight to the complexity and...
Jess Rennie, qualified Occupational Therapist and Owner of Mumma’s Magic founded her online business specialising in pregnancy, birth and postpartum products after the birth of her son Mack in remote Port Hedland, Western Australia. The lack of locally based supplies to help ease the burden of new motherhood led her...
Yawuru woman Tamara Bin Amat, Director Impact Digi started her award-winning, 100% Aboriginal-owned marketing business, formerly known as Impact Media in 2013. Based in Karratha, Tamara employs a team of 6 staff and contractors who specialise in graphic design, social media management, copywriting and website development. Tamara took a risk...
Clare Cane, Owner/ Manager of Red Rust Contracting based in Kununurra purchased the business specialising in agricultural construction works in the remote north of Western Australia and Top End of Northern Territory with her husband Ross, at the start of the COVID pandemic. Navigating the challenges and opportunities of a...
Shona Rowan‘s number 1 Amazon best selling book The Psychology of Successful Women is based on her signature coaching course, the Career Acceleration Program for Women. It is a highly practical, results-focused program, specifically designed to equip women with the skills, strategies and mindsets needed to accelerate their careers, maximise...
Jane Tittums is the Director Naanda Australia, a 100% Aboriginal Female owned company she founded in 2010 that specialises in Pest and Weed Control, Facility Management, and Labour Hire based in Karratha. As a business leader, Jane is a member of the Pilbara Indigenous Business Network Group and has recently...
Every month we will be sharing the journeys of female leaders, stories of brands that are making the world more equal and relevant gender equality reports. It’s our enews and we’d love you to take a peep.