After finding her love for helping people as a career’s advisor at her children’s school, a note from a colleague inspired Alison Layt to further her passion. She wanted the opportunity to inspire and work with people of all ages and walks of life, so, after pursuing further education in Neurocoaching, she founded Bbrave Bstrong.
Debbie Rains has run Gallivanter Travel (previously Travel Associates) for 37 years and through a number of re-brands. Now, she is preparing to take a step back for her son Liam to manage the succession of the business. See how she did it!
After two decades working with the ‘big engineering corporates’ Mark Hausfeld took a leap in 2020 and established his own company, Civil IQ, from the comfort of his lounge room.
After deciding to pursue a career he was passionate about, Josh Fletcher left the legal industry and created HelloFitt, a single membership that opens the door for members to access to its network of health, fitness and wellness facilities.
Filitsa Kounias is an authorised marriage celebrant renowned for crafting bespoke ceremonies that truly reflect her clients. With a soulful and free-spirited approach, Bohemian Spirit Ceremonies offers personalised experiences ranging from weddings to celebrations of life.
Like a personal trainer provides someone with a weights program, The Wellbeing Trainer provide a wellbeing program that trains your mind to get mentally fit. Luke Harlen’s passion for coaching lead him to discover you have to look after the person before the player, which was the beginning of The Wellbeing Trainer.
After 40 years in heavy industry, Ray Alexander never imagined he would be running Gaysha, an eclectic art shop with his wife, Rose. His love of finding quirky, vintage furniture and second hand items fill the store with an assortment of pieces you wouldn’t find anywhere else.
Local law practice Sarinas Legal is going from strength to strength with Director Evan Sarinas and his team recently celebrating 13 years in business. With plans to expand the firm’s Family Law and Estates Litigation departments, he is excited to further evolve their legal services within the region.
For Jillian Joyce, Owner and Founder of PRIDE Human Performance, the overarching goal for her and her team, is to continue making a positive impact in the region, whether by nurturing the next generation of North Queensland athletes or through inspiring narratives from her new podcast “Making It Happen”, which is set to launch this month.
In 2022, Ben and Anne McClure took the plunge into owning their own automotive panel and paint workshop, following the retirement of Ben’s previous employer. Two years on McClure Refinishing has become a trusted name in the industry, with the pair working to provide opportunities for the next generation.
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