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5 Minutes with Adrienne Brooks of Elevate Studios NQ. BDmag 2024

5 Minutes With… Adrienne Brooks of Elevate Studios NQ

After leading prenatal and mum-and-baby yoga for almost two decades, Adrienne Brooks decided to try something new. This led to a quick trip to Melbourne for teacher training in aerial hammock yoga, and on her return, Elevate Studios NQ was born.

5 Minutes With… Dylan Pappalardo

Dylan Pappalardo, owner of DebtSet, worked his way through the ranks of an accounting internship and financial planning to owning his own business in finance broking. Dylan not only owns one businesses, but offers consultancy work with PUFT Events and has recently opened a coffee/wine bar in the CBD.

5 Minutes With… Jo Lukins of Dr Jo Lukins Pty Ltd

With over 30 years of experience and a PhD in Psychology, Dr Jo Lukins has worked with elite athletes, the Australian Defence Force, and outstanding professionals in the corporate and educational sectors, assisting them to help achieve their goals. Alongside her work, she has also authored four books, sharing her knowledge to a wider audience.

5 Minutes With… Alex Salvador of The Rhythm Connection

Facilitator of Australia’s longest running council-funded community drum circle, and owner of The Rhythm Connection, Alex Salvador, left his job of 20 years to pursue his passion. Now facilitating drum circles in schools, festivals and special events, as well as team building activities for groups and organisations, he hasn’t looked back and is working on expanding into smaller regions like the Hebert and Burdekin.

5 Minutes With... Maree O'Shea of Sweeter than Sugar & Hello Picnic. BDmag July 2024

5 Minutes With… Maree O’Shea of Sweeter Than Sugar & Hello Picnic

Noticing a gap in the local market, Maree O’Shea decided to establish Sweeter than Sugar over 14 years ago, creating joy for Townsville residents though baked goods. More recently, her continued desire to make people smile inspired her recent purchase of local boutique event business, Hello Picnic.

5 Minutes With... Zac & Katie Solari - owners of Mary Who Bookshop. BDmag July 2024

5 Minutes With… Zac and Katie Solari of Mary Who? Bookshop

After serving for almost 12 years in the RAAF, Zac and Katie Solari have chosen Townsville as the perfect place to settle down with their young family, and are excited to see what the future holds after taking over the reins of the CBD’s iconic Mary Who? Bookshop.

5 Minutes With… Loretta Woodford of Baby First Aid Qld

As a Registered Nurse and grandmother, Loretta Woodford recognised the critical importance of equipping parents and caregivers with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively in emergencies involving infants and young children. Motivated by this vision, Baby First Aid Qld was born, bridging the gap in first aid education and infants.