Over the past 25 years I have had the privilege of working with some of the most dynamic organisations (big and small). When I started out it was watching my father operate his businesses, in rural Qld. He was charismatic, professional, customer-centric and for his time and place, he was innovative and entrepreneurial. It was never my aim to follow in his footsteps, as much as I enjoyed being around the business vibe. I wanted to be an artist, and for a while I played in the creative sector and studied at Art College, but I wasn’t yet versed on how to do this with a commercial lens.

Over the following years, I worked for family-owned business in both rural and metro areas in the fashion and jewellery industry, honing my skills as a young manager and formally studying business at USQ. Later on, I worked with the Country Road Group and InvoCare, experiencing some of the most dynamic periods of business – the good and the challenging – but I was always keenly focused on creating a positive workplace, consistent results and ensuring the customer was always the centre of what we did.

But soon enough, my creative spirit drew me back to “the bush” to start my own business and for the past 3 years I’ve enjoyed a flourishing photography career. However, I have always enjoyed doing more than one thing, so alongside my creative business I have continued to share my business experience as a Non-Executive Board Director, Entrepreneurship Facilitator and Accredited Trainer in Business studies.

Having the knowledge of what it’s like to start and run a small business, is why I have combined these qualities to open the doors to The Bush Business Collective. A place where business operators outside of the metro areas, can cultivate a network, learn, feel inspired or simply connect for some advice or knowledge.

Connect with me or go it at your own pace - it is my aim to help you be your best in your own business.