News & Notes
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!
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 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
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
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
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...
Announcing The Redcliffe Treehouse as Premium Sponsor for International Women’s Day 2026
Ladies Who Long Lunch Announces The Redcliffe Treehouse as Premium Sponsor for 2026 International Women’s Day Event MEDIA RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brisbane, QLD — [16/12/2025] — Ladies Who Long Lunch (LWLL) is delighted to announce The Redcliffe Treehouse as...
Building a Bridge from Burnout to Balance
How to sustainably grow a business that fits your life Flexible Work? What’s that all about? If you’d told me 20-odd years ago I’d be running a community flexible workspace in a Brisbane suburb, I would’ve laughed. Back then, I was in Scotland, a senior...
From Salon Floor to Product Shelf
From Salon Floor to Product Shelf: My Journey into Business Ownership By Gayle Wetzel Fitzgerald Article originally published in The Lunch Mag, Issue 6, June 2025 After 40 years behind the chair in this incredible industry, I’ve seen it all - the trends, the...
Energy Vampires in Business
Energy Vampires in Business: Learning to Say No and Reclaim Your Self by Trudy Heins Article originally published in The Lunch Mag, Issue 6, June 2025 Let’s talk about something real, ENERGY AND JOY VAMPIRES. You know the ones. The clients, contracts, or even team...
The Art of Millinery
The Art of Millinery Inspiration, Craft and Confidence by Maree Starkey Article originally published in The Lunch Mag, Issue 6, June 2025 People often ask me, “Where do you find inspiration for your designs?” It’s a good question, and to be honest I’m never quite...
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