When CJ, founder of FemCo, hit her lowest point, she was no stranger to hormones, health, or hard work. A certified menopause coach, a champion of women’s wellness, and an educated professional in fitness and nutrition — but all of that knowledge didn’t shield her from the storm of menopause.
Read MoreThere is a quiet kind of love that doesn’t wait to be asked. It simply arrives. Arms open, kettle on, phone call made. It’s the love that holds the centre when everything else feels like it’s falling apart. It’s not flashy. It’s not Instagrammable.
Read MoreFor celebrant and community builder Bianca Dixon, life hasn’t just thrown her curveballs—it’s handed her grief, uncertainty and heartbreak in rapid succession. And yet, she continues to show up. With grace, grit, and generosity.
Read MoreWhen Charlotte Heller started Project Pink, it wasn’t just about fitness. It was about freedom. It was about giving women and children—especially those affected by domestic violence—somewhere to feel safe, seen, and strong again.
Read MoreAt 76, Vivien Hanrahan is she’s still teaching hospitality to young people in Mackay, sewing costumes for local theatre productions, and volunteering for community causes that make life softer, safer, and more connected for others.
Read MoreSarah Brown doesn’t just preach body love—she performs it, photographs it, lives it, and shines a big, hot spotlight on it.
Read MoreWith nearly 20 years of experience as a naturopath, Jody has become a leading voice in women’s health, period literacy, and hormonal education.
Read MoreAs a journalist for Mackay and Whitsunday Life and Core Magazine, Hannah has quickly transitioned from a beginner to a skilled storyteller, using her platform to give a voice to those often unheard.
Read MoreThe lifelong quest of self-acceptance.
Waiting in the wings since adolescence.
Trying to discover its essence.
Forever researching hoping to find the perfect reference.
Read MoreTerrilee is a woman who walks to the beat of her own drum. As a mother of four – her 19-year-old daughter and three sons aged 17, 15, and 14 – her role extends far beyond her own family.
Read MoreRod Francisco's unwavering support for women, both professionally and personally, has made him a true champion for gender equality. With a long career in Human Resources, a field predominantly occupied by women, Rod's teams have always been a testament to his dedication and support.
Read MoreHer nominator described her as “an Absolute Star”.
She not only juggles motherhood, working as a writer and editor for Mackay Whitsunday Life and being an amazing friend… Last year she also took on the challenge of beating the big C.
Read MoreAs a devoted mother of five, business leader, and pillar of the Greater Whitsunday community, Lisa Versaci has turned a deeply challenging personal tragedy into a legacy of love, support and empowerment. What this woman has done, really boggles the mind – so strap in.
Read MoreSari Jurczyluk symbolises everything this award represents – compassion, strength, and an unwavering dedication to the health and wellbeing of mothers and families.
Read MoreArhamah Haider's nomination reads like the pages of a "Little People, Big Dreams" book, yet her story is only just beginning. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things that we are bound to read about her in the future.
Read MoreNell Thomsett embodies the spirit of a Magic Muse through her transformative boudoir photography and unwavering dedication to empowering women.
Read More𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲.
In case of love, she has hope in love.
The quest for love, makes her in charge of love.
Read MoreBeing a female in a male-dominated industry is no catwalk.
In a world where gender stereotypes still persist, it takes courage, determination, and a true passion for breaking barriers for many young women to pursue non-traditional trades.
Codie Ebner is doing just this.
Read MoreFor as long as she can remember, Adrienne Bradshaw has had to adapt. At 14 she held down two jobs, cared for her siblings, and ran their household all while still studying – she was determined to finish year 12. She did and became the very first one in five generations to graduate from high school.
Read MoreNot only has Marnie Louise endured chronic health issues that she thought meant she could not have children, relationship breakdowns, domestic violence, depression, the heartbreak of losing her father, almost losing her eldest daughter, the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial mind and owning her own business.
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