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.
Angelene Bourne first dreamt up her vintage-inspired children’s clothing boutique while smocking her daughter’s Christening gown… and that was just the beginning! Fifteen years on, Angelfish Dragonfly now boasts a beautiful shopfront in The Precinct, is a favourite stop for visitors at the weekly Cotters Markets and continues to sell clothing and gifts throughout the country via their online shop.
Katy Jensen has spent the past 25 years honing her skills as a florist, first as an apprentice, next as the co-owner of a bustling floral boutique in Ayr, and since 2016 as the Owner/Founder of PICK A POSY, creating unique floral creations for individuals, small weddings and events.
With a combined 40 years of business experience, Kim Dempsey and Odette Hooton, the dynamic duo of business management, decided to embark on the journey of launching Advantage Project Solutions earlier this year.
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