Two Businesses, One Purpose: The Woman Redefining Beauty and Culture

Deepa Mani is a Melbourne-based entrepreneur, artist, and founder who brings together the worlds of culture, creativity, and conscious business. As the Founder and Artistic Director of Chandralaya School of Dance and the Founder of POC Beauty, her work is deeply rooted in identity, representation, and purpose. What began as a personal journey — navigating […]

Rewriting the Script: Vishma Mistry’s Journey of Resilience

Vishma Mistry is the founder of Mistry of Words – A copywriter, brand designer and coach.  Born and raised in the UK, Vishma grew up surrounded by a rich literary heritage, from Shakespeare to the Brontë sisters. You could say her love for words began here, and the roots have only grown stronger. While her […]

Healing Through Connection: Jes’ Mission to Empower Migrant Women Finding Their Feet

Jesica Lule is a Mexican-born counsellor based in Brisbane who’s passionate about supporting women, parents, and migrant communities to build emotional wellbeing and a sense of belonging. With a background in psychology and over a decade of experience in mental health, corporate wellbeing, and multicultural engagement, she brings a trauma-informed and heart-centred approach to her […]

Breaking Barriers on the Runway and Beyond: Sara Shams’ Mission to Make Every Space Inclusive

Sara Shams dressed in a beautiful traditional pink sari standing in front of the QLD Multicultural awards banner

Sara Shams is a proud disabled woman of colour, pharmacist, speaker, actor, and the founder of Ethnobility – a consultancy dedicated to building inclusive, culturally responsive spaces through an intersectional lens. A double above-knee amputee, Sara lives at the intersection of race, gender, and disability, and uses her platform to challenge systemic barriers and foster […]

A Candle Business That Is Built On Sustainability, Spirituality and Connection To Self

Carolina Díaz is the founder of Maripupa Candles, a purpose-driven brand born on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. She is passionate about wellness, transformation, and intentional living. Her mission is to share her inner light with the world while helping others do the same. Carolina creates artisanal candles crafted from recycled wine bottles or artistic pottery […]

Redefining Movement & Wellness With A Revolutionary Exercise Product

Yumi, a japanese woman and founder of Koa moves using the product on a yoga mat

Yumi Lee Schaefer is originally from Japan as a third-generation Japanese born Korean. She has lived in Australia for 27 years. She loves Australia and has always loved being active and adventurous. Playing sports and being active has been big part of her life. Naturally her pursuit for career took the way to fitness, wellness […]

The Power of Cultural Connection: Identity, Storytelling & Finding Your Voice

Richa Joshi is the passionate founder behind Dual Nation and Unmuting You, two initiatives born from her lived experiences as a woman of color and migrant in Australia. Dual Nation celebrates multiculturalism through meaningful products that empower individuals to embrace their heritage while embracing a broader cultural identity. Unmuting You is her platform to support […]

From Corporate Life to Creating a Revolutionary Zero-Waste Luxury Candle Brand

Krish is the co-founder of Lunaire and a passionate advocate for mindful, purpose-driven living. At 26, she has taken a leap of faith to build a life that aligns with her values—one rooted in sustainability, entrepreneurship, and personal freedom. Born in India and migrating to Australia at the age of five, Krish spent years following […]