The business of menopause

The end of female fertility is still not fully understood. Emsee, a specialist healthcare platform, guides women through the confusion of menopause symptoms and treatments.  Female leaders might draw inspiration from Drew Barrymore, who removed her jacket at a TV talk show in April and candidly acknowledged a perimenopausal hot flush.  Her revelation reflects a […]

Amber Pitsis turned a health obsession into global brand Valli Snacks

How Amber Pitsis turned a health obsession into a global snack brand

From a training addict to health food entrepreneur, Amber Pitsis took her sweet tooth and love for superfoods and turned them into Valli Snacks, a functional gummy range now stocked across Australia, Singapore and Dubai, with the US firmly in her sights. Amber Pitsis didn’t set out to launch a global snack brand. She was […]

Collector nation: eBay’s central role supporting Australia’s estimated 7.6 million enthusiasts 

As eBay celebrates 25 years in Australia, the country’s managing director, Sarah Sternau, is leaning into the popular online marketplace’s central role in supporting a vibrant and growing community of passionate buyers and sellers. Having spent more than two decades in e-commerce, eBay Australia managing director Sarah Sternau loves how eBay empowers consumers of all […]

Meet the the woman transforming how Australians dress for work

The woman behind Total Image Group is leading a uniform revolution and transforming what 350,000 Australians wear to work.  Pamela Jabbour, CEO and founder of Total Image Group (TIG), has spent the past 20 years transforming what 350,000 Australians wear to work each day. What began as a bold idea at just 20 years old […]

From a wild idea to a global VR empire: Zero Latency turns 10

The pioneers of free-roam virtual ​reality ​technology are celebrating a decade in business by expanding their partner network ​and​ scaling their immersive business worldwide. Zero Latency started as an experiential virtual reality prototype, growing into a global force delivering jaw-dropping virtual reality entertainment in a truly wireless multiplayer experience.   The global pioneer in immersive entertainment […]

How MoleMap’s life-saving algorithm is reinventing skin cancer care 

Michelle Aquilina is transforming MoleMap Australia & New Zealand into a pioneering force in melanoma detection. Combining strong purpose with technology-enabled scalability, she’s revolutionising healthcare while empowering her people to save more lives.  Every six hours in Australia, someone dies from melanoma.  Michelle Aquilina and her network of MoleMap nurses are on a mission to […]

Skin in the game: How a first-time founder built a $60-million beauty empire

Samantha Appel is disrupting the beauty industry with The Skin Bar, her rapidly growing chain of non-surgical skincare salons, but her founder journey is profoundly personal. In an industry dominated by the quest for eternal youth, cosmetic injectables have become de rigueur for women of all ages. Once a tightly held secret, treatments such as […]

How women invest: Key insights from CMC Markets

Female and male investors often exhibit different investing behaviours, and preferences for specific markets, according to Amy Wang of CMC Markets.  At a time when there are signs of growing participation of women in investment markets, global online brokerage CMC Markets is observing distinct gender-based approaches that can help understand market dynamics.  Amy Wang from […]

From homelessness to housing solutions: Meet the founder helping Australians achieve financial independence with a social impact

Ramsey Property Wealth’s Ewan Ramsey educates investors on achieving their financial aspirations while fulfilling his mission to create lasting social change amidst the housing crisis. Ewan Ramsey was on his honeymoon in Bali in 2019 when it all clicked into place. He’d forged a stellar career in the banking sector while building a personal property […]