Women of Wynnum Manly

Jane has some exciting things in store for her business in 2023, partnering with Cambridge Lane Expresso + Kitchen in Cambridge St, Manly.  Flowers on Cambridge is now a pop up at the coffee shop, so you can duck in for coffee or brunch and grab a bunch of flowers to takeaway.   I loved Jane's story of wanting to do something she loved at the worst possible time for business but giving it a g...

Tenille Lawrence is the owner of Little Birdie Hair Co - Australia's Best Eco Salon . She is a long-term Wynnum local who started her career after leaving school as a hairdresser and went on to build a business of four salons (Wynnum, Stafford, Mooloolaba and Gympie).  Tenille's salons are not like most though, they are eco friendly - so much so that they have won Australia's Best E...

What a chat this was!  If it would have been a video recording, you would have seen so much head nodding from me.  There was a lot of what Fiona talked about that resonated strongly with me, my life and my values.   Fiona has a strong and passionate belief that we as a society need to change the way in which we understand beauty and what it represents.  The conversation was energising and such a r...

Sally is someone who oozes energy and a desire to make a difference in the world.  Her business, fitwithsally.com is all about breaking down the stigma surrounding body image and trying to stop numbers on a scale defining who we are.  Sally believes that all bodies are good bodies and is Brisbane's only registered Body Positive personal trainer. It was great to hear how Sally approaches her b...

Joan Pease MP was on my list of potential interviewees when I first started this podcast.  She is an active in the community, and I always wondered what Joan's background was and how she got to be in politics.   I had a great discussion with Joan, where she shared her family history and grandfather's legacy as former Deputy Premier of Queensland in a very different time.  Joan's gen...

Tracy is a mortician and Trish is a former journalist, and together they have a unique blend of skills and experiences. They are great friends, who decided to use their knowledge to create a YouTube channel (Are You Dying To Know) to educate people about what happens to loved ones once they die.  They have over 10, 000 subscribers from all over the world.  I don't think we talk about death an...

Margaret is a powerhouse of life!  In her 70s, Margaret's journey saw her leaving school at 14 to become a hairdresser, taking on the role of a building consultant (as a sole parent of 7 children!), leading her to more than two decades as a Real Estate Agent and now Principal/Director at raineandhorne.com.au in Wynnum.  Throw in the mix Margaret becoming a recreational pilot in her 50s and ma...

My chat with Nicola Glasper was just how I imagined it to be - engaging and honest.  Nic is the co-owner and operator of Inspire Athletics (www.inspireathletic.com.au), which is a Brisbane based company supporting triathletes of all levels.  She also leads #move365, encouraging people to move every day. Nic is passionate about the tri community and the value in moving, knowing first-hand the benef...

Tracey Lucock is one of the founders and the President of Celebrate for a Cause - the Bayside's largest fundraiser.  In its 5th year, Celebrate for a Cause continues to grow and be supported by the local community. The 2022 event is scheduled for 22 October. You can still get tickets to attend or buy raffle tickets to support the fundraising by going to http://www.cfcmanly.com.au If you are u...

I didn't know about Sunfox Active until very recently, and now I know where to buy my new active wear clothing from!   Fiona started this business in 2020 and although it has been challenging, she is so enthusiastic and motivated to provide affordable and good quality active wear for women. She has a wonderful and contagious energy for life.   Coming to Australia as a nurse and landing in the...

Since starting this podcast, everyone in the area I have spoken to about it has asked if I was going to talk to Mali from Cedar & Pine.  I have personal experience with Mali and her excellent bar, having my 50th birthday party there a couple of years ago.   Mali is a busy woman, and she generously shared some of her time with me. I found out how it was that she came to be a Wynnum local, and w...

I met Jacqui doing my volunteer work with Rosies and Orange Sky Laundry in Wynnum.  Jacqui is a First Nations woman who has been the Police Liaison Officer in Wynnum for 24 years. She shared with me some of the challenges of the role, how she contributes to the community and her love of being an artist.   Jacqui is funny and warm and committed to her community and I am thankful for the work she ta...

My conversation with Melanie was delightful!  Melanie is a published author who illustrates the children's books that she writes.  She told me a funny story when we stopped recording, about how during Book Week, the administration team at the school she worked at used to dress as characters from her books!  This included the Principal!  I recorded the podcast at Melanie's house, which is...

Ellie has created a beautiful florist where you can go for high tea, scones, coffee and small events.  Opening the store was a dream of Ellie's, realised in 2021.  Fleur by Ellie is a florist, cafe and gift shop in one welcoming location.   After having high tea twice in the store, I really enjoyed getting to know more about Ellie and her path to Wynnum.  With English as her second language s...

Dee Hughes owns the Yoga Bayside studio, and has created a really beautiful and welcoming yoga and pilates space.  She also has an amazing Irish accent and I have always been intrigued as to how Dee got to be teaching yoga in Wynnum.  The conversation did not disappoint, with a back-story I did not expect.   We spent about an hour after recording chatting more, and I seriously could have recorded...

This was a lovely chat with Kel Connolly, who moved to the Bayside 5 years ago.   Kel shared with me her reflections on blended family parenting, the joy of becoming a  grandmother and the love of her beautiful Nan.  There were several very touching moments throughout this episode, and I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.  For more information about Huntingtons Disease, go to huntingtonsqld....

Al Lowson is the heart and soul of Blood Sweat and Beers (BSB), the Bayside running group.  My chat with Al explored the long road it took for her and husband Verne to get to the Bayside - it was quite the journey!  BSB is a Bayside running group - with free runs on Sunday morning and  Monday and Wednesday nights.  It also offers coaching for kids, one-on-one coaching, and coaching of new runners...

Women of Wynnum Manly - coming in July 2022.   I am looking forward to sharing the stories of the women of the Bayside with you.