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BDmag 5 Minutes with Kristina Ihme of Happy Vibes Cafe September 2023

5 Minutes With… Kristina Ihme of Happy Vibes Café

After discovering the alarming rate of unemployment for people with disabilities, Kristina Ihme began her journey towards founding Happy Vibes Café, working to provide security and stability for her own daughters and others in the Townsville community.

Tim Hansen, Director of Hansen Engineering Group | 5 Minutes With... Tim Hansen of Hansen Engineering Group | BDmag August 2023

5 Minutes With… Tim Hansen of Hansen Engineering Group

In our latest 5 Minutes With… Tim Hansen of Hansen Engineering Group shares his challenges of being a small business owner, his hopes for the future growth of the business, and his advice for anyone about to embark on their own founder journey.

Dannielle Fitzgerald & Tom Flemming, owners of FoodFitz in their prep-kitchen. 5 Minutes with Dannielle and Tom of FoodFitz | BDmag August 2023

5 Minutes With… Dannielle and Tom of FoodFitz

After leaving the Australian Defence Force early in 2023, self-proclaimed foodies Dannielle Fitzgerald and Tom Flemming saw a gap in the healthy school lunch market, leading to the launch of their new delivery service FoodFitz.

Aaron Rieniets, Owner and Founder of Tan Lines Distilling holding a bottle of his award-winning gin. BDmag "5 Minutes With..." July 2023

5 Minutes With… Aaron Rieniets of Tan Lines Distilling

Whilst others were binging Tiger King during the COVID-19 lockdowns, Aaron Rieniets decided to take the plunge into starting up his own distilling business – Tan Lines Distilling. He shares his journey, his vision for the future, and his love of a good Dad-joke in our latest “5 Minutes With…”.

Jono Pearson, Co-Owner of PUFT Events Townsville. BDmag "5 Minutes With" June 2023

5 Minutes With… Jono Pearson of PUFT Events

In our latest “5 Minutes With” we chat with Jono Pearson, Co-Founder of PUFT Events about the team’s mission to create accessible and inclusive community events for residents of Townsville and North Queensland.

Shannon Delaney from 3D Canvas - 5 Minutes With... BDmag 2023

5 Minutes With… Shannon Delaney of 3D Canvas

POV: You buy a 3D printer and get completely hooked, so you start a business that creates instructional 3D imagery. Shannon Delaney of 3D Canvas tells us more about her journey in our latest “5 Minutes With…” along with her business challenges and how she keeps herself motivated.

Sarah & Hannah from SAHN Markets pre-loved clothing - 5 Minutes With... BDmag 2023

5 Minutes With… Sarah & Hannah

For most people ‘side hustle’ ideas come and go, but for co-workers Sarah and Hannah, their daily coffee chats, love of fashion, and passion for sustainable shopping turned an idea into reality with SAHN Markets – a preloved clothing and vintage marketplace held each month in Flinders Lane.

Shayne Connolly pointing at neon sign labelled "Keep It Simple Group" with vase of dried flowers also in the frame

5 Minutes With… Shayne Connolly

Introducing Shayne Connolly, Founder and CEO of Keep It Simple Group, a local business specialising in building compliance software solutions and systems.

Fiona Ramage of Witch Way Australia. BDmag "5 Minutes With"

5 Minutes With… Fiona Ramage

From an early age Fiona Ramage experienced a deep connection to the earth and a fascination with the odd and unusual, leading her to explore and practice Witchcraft since her teenage years. More recently she has turned her knowledge and passion into a business opportunity, starting Witch Way Australia alongside her daughter Kristan.