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MEET OUR MEMBERS
Rose Vespoli
Manager Vespoli Constructions, Samrose Developments | MEMBER SINCE Feb 2011About me
My backgroung in Management, Accounting and love of Interior Design as well as self motivation, good interpersonal, and strong attention to detail and being the Virgo perfectionist through and through (lol) has contrubuted to the success of my career.
Bronwyn Evans
Senior VP Quality & Regulatory Cochlear | MEMBER SINCE May 2013About me
I love being an engineer and working in the medical device design and manufacturing area. I am passionate about getting more women into engineering and technology roles.
Lisa Chesterman
Specialist - Sales, Marketing & Logistics qube.recruit.consult | MEMBER SINCE Nov 2012About me
Perfer winter to summer...... perhaps I live in the wrong country / state but I do love living near the beach.
Debra Birks
Director ANEWDAY Holistic Executive Coaching | MEMBER SINCE Jan 2012About me
With over two decades of Senior Management and Leadership experience across a broad range of professions, including the creation and running of FOXTEL's Executive coaching programme, in 2008 I founded my boutique coaching practice ANEWDAY. I divide my time between corporate and private clients.
Raphaelle Wilson
Spiral Foods Pty Ltd | MEMBER SINCE Jun 2011Kim Wilkinson
Manager / Owner Bejeweled | MEMBER SINCE Jan 2013About me
I've recently had a career change, launching my own business, Bejeweled selling fashion jewellery & accessories online on 16th April 2013
Charlene Haysom
Director of Business Development Link Plus | MEMBER SINCE Dec 2012About me
I have an obsession with chocolate and also cheese. These are my two biggest vices, that also help make my clothes a little tighter on certain days. I love to travel and plan new adventures, and also really enjoy finding time to have a quality glass of wine and sitting to watch a marathon of my favourite TV shows.
Anna Kyriacou
CEO AKA Group Accountants Advisors Mentors | MEMBER SINCE Dec 2010About me
Having started my own advisory young and from scratch, I know what many business owners face on a daily basis running a business and striving for that ultimate success and balance. I feel I bring more to my clients business then just tax and number crunching. Many of our clients to us as a sounding board and for board guidance.
JACQUELINE ARIAS
Founder & CEO REPUBLICA | MEMBER SINCE Jan 2011About me
After spending 10 years as a journalist producer for the ABC (winning a number of accolades including a UN Peace Media Award), I drew inspiration from my birth place, Colombia & launched myself into the world of coffee, fueled by the belief that a profitable business can go hand in hand with an ethical company...my quest continues!
Lisa Messenger
Group Managing Director The Messenger Group | MEMBER SINCE Jan 2011About me
On the back of Lisa’s first book, Happiness Is… she developed a custom funding and distribution model that is unique in Australia. She was a finalist in the 2005, 2006 & 2009 Telstra Business Woman of the Year Awards. She has also been an award recipent for My Business and Champion of Champions. In 2008 she was named Entrepreneur of the Year by think...
Tenille Emmett
Head of ICT Practice Talent 2 | MEMBER SINCE Feb 2013About me
I love keeping with yoga, running and netball and love my music (don't play my saxophone nearly enough now!) I also love fumbling my way through my rudimentary Spanish whenever I get the opportunity. Currently taking Tango lessons!
Linzi Roy
Director Own business | MEMBER SINCE Sep 2012About me
I have a degree in Education and a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy. My experience includes 15+ years in sales, marketing, business development training and education.
Liz Earl
Circulation & Newspaper Sales Director The Age Company Ltd | MEMBER SINCE Feb 2012About me
I have now moved into a more operational and logistics role in managing the circulation of the print business for The Age which has allowed me to develop new skills and understanding how the business ticks. I also sit on the board of a small charity, Life's Little Treasures Foundation that supports the families and lives of premature and sick babies
Tatiana Pereira de Souza
Manager Accenture | MEMBER SINCE Apr 2012About me
I love travelling and exploring new places and cultures, so went after the opportunity to work abroad. I came to Australia in Dec/2006 for a project, and decided to transfer after a few years.
Elizabeth Shenlyn Lee
Co-founder Bowerhaus | MEMBER SINCE Oct 2012About me
The most notable characteristic of these bowerbirds is their unique courtship behaviour where the male bowerbird will spend hours frantically collecting shells, leaves, flowers, coins and even discarded pieces of plastic or stones to create a bower worthy of attracting a female mate. Like wise the Lee sister's are utterly obsessed with collecting beautiful tri...
Kim Wilson
Director/ Officer in Effective Control Barry Plant Boronia Rentals | MEMBER SINCE Aug 2011About me
My firm belief is that everyone given the opportunity should invest in Real Estate and become a landlord. My goal is to make being a landlord a stress free, money making machine. I am a fully Licensed Estate Agent, as well as a Lecturer for the local University teaching the Agents Rep Course, which is the VIC requirement to become a Real Estate Agent.
Claire Savage
Managing Director Savagely Creative | MEMBER SINCE Apr 2011Andrea Harris-Poddi
Owner Amarcord Photography | MEMBER SINCE Oct 2011About me
Accredited Member of the AIPP. Portrait, Wedding and Commercial Photography. I am deeply passionate about photography and see its absolute importance in documenting key moments in life.
Amanda Zimmermann
Director Plan Ahead Events | MEMBER SINCE Oct 2011About me
I have been working in the industry for many years, and love working will all my clients and help them achieve their business goals.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SYDNEY BUSINESS CHICKS BREAKFAST WITH ALISA CAMPLIN
FRI 21 JUN 2013, REGISTRATION FROM 6.50AM FOR A 7.15AM START. ENDS AT 9AM.Where: Grand Ballroom, The Westin Sydney, No. 1 Martin Place, Sydney
Price: Premium members - $99.00 Subscribers - $115.00 Table of 10 - $990.00
- SYDNEY BUSINESS CHICKS LUNCH WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
FRI 26 JUL 2013, 12.30PM - 2.30PM - SYDNEY BUSINESS CHICKS HIGH TEA WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
FRI 26 JUL 2013, 2:30PM - 4:30PM
BRISBANE BUSINESS CHICKS LUNCH WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
TUE 23 JUL 2013, 12.30PM - 2.30PMWhere: Grand Ballroom, Sofitel Hotel Brisbane, 249 Turbot Street Brisbane
Price: Premium members - $169.00 Subscribers - $199.00 Table of 10 - $1690.00
- COSMOS WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL IN BRISBANE
TUE 23 JUL 2013, 11:45AM ARRIVAL FOR A 12PM START. ENDS AT 12:30PM
MELBOURNE BUSINESS CHICKS LUNCH WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
WED 24 JUL 2013, 12.30PM - 2.30PMWhere: Palladium Ballroom, Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank
Price: Premium members - $169.00 Subscribers - $199.00 Table of 10 - $1690.00
- COSMOS WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL IN MELBOURNE
WED 24 JUL 2013, 11:45AM ARRIVAL FOR A 12PM START. ENDS AT 12:30PM - MELBOURNE PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING NIGHT
WED 31 JUL 2013, 6.00PM - 8.00PM
ADELAIDE BUSINESS CHICKS LUNCH WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
FRI 19 JUL 2013, 12.30PM - 2.30PMWhere: Hall F and G, Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide
Price: Premium members - $169.00 Subscribers - $199.00 Table of 10 - $1690.00
- COSMOS WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL IN ADELAIDE
FRI 19 JUL 2013, 11:45AM ARRIVAL FOR A 12PM START. ENDS AT 12:30PM
PERTH BUSINESS CHICKS LUNCH WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL
THU 18 JUL 2013, 12.30PM - 2.30PMWhere: Bellevue Ballroom 1, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth
Price: Premium members - $169.00 Subscribers - $199.00 Table of 10 - $1690.00
- COSMOS WITH CANDACE BUSHNELL IN PERTH
THU 18 JUL 2013, 11:45AM ARRIVAL FOR A 12PM START. ENDS AT 12:30PM
CANBERRA PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING NIGHT
WED 7 AUG 2013, 6.00PM - 8.00PMWhere: PwC Canberra, 28 Sydney Avenue Forrest, Canberra
Price: Premium members - $72.00 Subscribers - $92.00









