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!
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...
From Bedtime Stories to Brand Guidelines
SteinArt - The Business I Grew Between Bedtime Stories and Brand Guidelines by Kathryn Steinhardt In 2009, I was pregnant with my second child, working as the only graphic designer in the Queensland office of the No.1 insurance broking firm in the world. It was...
Media Release: Backing Up in Roma
Backing Up in Roma: A Regional Long Lunch That Brings Businesswomen Together Like Never Before After a sell-out success in 2024, Ladies Who Long Lunch are backing it up in Roma with their third Regional Long Lunch set to return to the expansive, lush lawns of Western...
Empowered Women Empower Communities
Empowered Women Empower Communities – Our May Long Lunch at Hotel West End In May 2024, the Ladies Who Long Lunch community came together once again for an afternoon of inspiration, connection, and celebration—this time at the beautifully restored Hotel West End in...
Gayle Wetzel – A passionate advocate for giving back
Meet Gayle Wetzel: A Woman of Action, Heart, and Community Spirit At the intersection of business, leadership, and community service stands Gayle Wetzel —a woman whose impact is felt across many spheres. As the proud owner of The Studio Hair and Tanning, Gayle has...
Putting together a media kit
Read Kirsty Fields top 5 tips for creating a Media Kit. This article will be helpful for sending your career information and set of images to those who need it.
Robyn Baker – Who’s at your Helm
Artificial Intelligence (Ai) the NOW big thing? Article originally published in The Lunch Mag, Issue 5, March 2025.Who’s driving your business is it you or what Ai knows about you? I have had many who are confused and upset about Ai “taking their jobs” reach out to...
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