The Women of Colour Founders Network

Yvonne Liao is a New York based shoe designer. She designs and creates fun, vibrant and comfortable footwear for women to wear from day to night. You were a secondary school teacher in Singapore before moving to the US to pursue your studies in the creative industry. How did your experience as a teacher support you in your transition into a fashion entrepreneur? I think being a teacher definitely built a strong foundation for living my life abroad in many

Sienna (“Shenna”) Aguilar is a Filipina woman living and playing on Gubbi Gubbi Land in Southeast Queensland. She helps purpose-led women and gender diverse people tune back into their bodies, building the self-trust and capacity to pursue what matters without abandoning themselves along the way. Through coaching, practical tools and BJJ-informed mindful movement, Sienna helps clients shift from hesitation to grounded clarity. We often talk about the importance of women’s mental health and wellbeing. Why do you think it’s important

Soelily is a Dutch trained legal professional who migrated with her family under the skills in demand program, a mum, wife, Type A planner, travelista + foodie by passion and owner and founder of Serenity Travels. She lived in the Netherlands for over 30+ years and calls Australia home since 2013. Prior to moving to Canberra with her family in 2013, she worked in corporate law and legal aid in the Netherlands. Advocacy has been her passion from early on

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 spaces where she often felt unseen — has evolved into a mission to create what she once searched for. Through her dance, she preserves and

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 career began in marketing, she quickly discovered her true calling. After leaving a job, without a job (due to circumstances), she took the powerful step

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 work. Through her private practice, Jesica Lule Counselling, she offers therapy in both English and Spanish, and delivers workshops and community programs designed to empower