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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.

5 Minutes with Kirra Hone of Hone Events. BDmag 2024

5 Minutes With… Kirra Hone of Hone Events

With the belief that Townsville deserved as much fun as the big cities, Kirra Hone kicked off Hone Events in her spare time – a volunteer group dedicated to enhancing the local event scene, with initiatives like the Townsville Pop Fest and the upcoming Townsville Medieval & Fantasy Festival.

5 Minutes with Kylie Thorley of The Spacious Life. BDmag 2024.

5 Minutes With… Kylie Thorley of The Spacious Life

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.

Alison Layt of B brave B strong. BDmag 5 minutes with. 2024

5 Minutes With… Alison Layt of Bbrave Bstrong

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.