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You’ll find loads of information here about  Ladies Who Long Lunch. As well as past, current and upcoming project insider info. Read about locations we’ll be at – meet our Empowerment Panellists – venue notes – and more!

More Than a Bra

More Than a Bra

More Than a Bra: The Luxury of the Right Fit  Let’s start with a truth most women quietly live with: the majority of us are wearing the wrong bra.  Too tight.  Too loose.  Straps digging.  Bands riding up.  Cups that gape or spill.  And yet, we accept it. We adjust,...

Financial Growth

Financial Growth

Financial Growth & Confidence  By Donna Baden The day I was told “no” - and why that still matters for women today  There’s a moment I can pinpoint that changed the direction of my life.  I was going through a separation (and later a divorce). Nothing...

Free From Fear

Free From Fear

Rebuilding a Life, Redefining Success By Vianne Hills  There was a time in my life where the path ahead of me had already been decided.  Not by me - but by the environment I was raised in.  I grew up in a highly controlled religious setting in regional Queensland,...

The Redcliffe Treehouse

The Redcliffe Treehouse

Coming Home: A Community Hub in the Making By Cei Heck “Wouldn’t it be great to have a place to sit, play board games, and chat on a couch all day with a cuppa?” – Cei’s Friend Sarah.  “It would, I bet I can do that.” – Cei Heck  That simple conversation did more than...

Being Nice

Being Nice

When Being Nice Becomes an Expectation  By Ruth Cleminson   There’s a moment many female business owners experience, but not many talk about openly.  It’s the moment you stop over-accommodating. Stop over-giving. Stop accepting less.  The moment you stand up, for...

Community as Currency

Community as Currency

Community Is the Currency That Matters Most  By Hayley Clark People often ask how I ended up as a personal injury lawyer. The truth is, I don’t have a neat or strategic answer. After all, I was nine when I made that decision. Somewhere along the way, I realised I...

More Than Money

More Than Money

Helping Women Turn Home Dreams into Reality  It starts with a dream.A kitchen filled with laughter. A backyard where the kids play. A front door that’s entirely your own.  For many women, buying a home isn’t just about bricks and mortar — it’s about independence,...

Be Present

Be Present

The Secret to Heart-Led Networking   Running a business is rewarding but can also feel overwhelming. Between the endless emails, deadlines, client work, and family commitments, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly running on empty. That’s why finding a networking...

The Art of Credibility

The Art of Credibility

Branding That Builds Reputation   Let me ask you a question or two.   Before your ideal client even meets you, how would it feel if they already held you in high regard?   Imagine the confidence you’d carry walking into that new relationship, knowing your...

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