IMMIK - Inspirational Interviews

Dana’s career as a teacher began in 2004 when, after settling in to grade 4 at a private school in Canada, she quickly identified the intensity and complexity of friendships for young girls. Inspired by her students, Dana began researching relational aggression, conflict resolution, and the inner workings of female relationships. In 2009, Dana developed and launched the first ever GirlPower friendship program, teaching her students how to foster a community of kindness and support. The girls embraced the program and learned how to have a voice in their friendships, improving the overall culture of the school. Dana knew she needed to devote her life to this and her husband, Michael, believed in her dream and turned GirlPower into a company. Since then, Dana worked with tens of thousands of girls, parents, and educators in schools and community-based venues across Canada, the United States, and Australia. In 2012, Dana wrote and published her first book, The Friendship Project – a workbook for parents and tween girls. URSTRONG’s focus on healthy relationships has improved the social climate in schools globally, teaching kids a common language for confidently managing conflict and creating a culture of respect and kindness.  

She is the founder of two fitness businesses - Australia’s first ‘entertrainment’ group the BUF Girls and athletic performance studio AGOGAin Bondi. She is also co-founder of wholefood, grass-fed meat protein snack Chief Bar. In 2017 Chief Bar merged with This Natural Life, a distributor of health food products. Libby is a qualified journalist and has worked in TV, newspapers and magazines. She writes extensively for various publications in both print and online, including her own weekly blogs via her businesses. "I believe I was put on this planet to help people be happy, feel good about themselves and live life to the full. Health and fitness has proven to be the most impactful way for me to do that." Libby Babet  

Krumbled Foods is owned by self confessed foodie, health nut and nutrition coach Keira Rumble. Keira is not only dedicated to help educate and introduce healthy living into your household, she is a young ambitious go getter, who through her own health and weight battles, her product Krumballs emerged.  Together with a team of expert nutritionists, food developers, industry gurus, Krumballs is set to become a household name.  

“One of my earliest memories as a little girl was playing with my mum’s bottles of perfume at every opportunity and as a teen I taught myself how to make candles at home. It was only natural I would chose Lumira to be a passion fully explored.” Almira Armstrong, Lumira brand founder. Lumira fragrances are undeniably luxurious, defined not only by the the quality of their ingredients, the meticulous attention to detail applied in production but, most importantly, the ambiance they create.  

Tracy Campoli helps "busy babes" who struggle with loving their body, lose weight without dumb diets, embrace the "la dolce vita" lifestyle and become fit fashionistas.  She is the creator of LIGHTEN UP group coaching program for women worldwide and Total Body Transformation, her global fitness membership program.  She has a successful YouTube channel with over 16 million views, and was recently awarded one of YouTube's Next Up creators. Tracy has been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, WABC7, Well + Good, USA today. She lives in NYC with her husband and is a foodie that can be found at all the best restaurants. 

Money – it’s a topic we all have in common. Lack of money, excess of money, hard-earned money, easy money – it’s something that affects everyone. But few people have seen money from as many angles as Curry Glassell. From being born into extraordinary money as the daughter of an oil magnate, she’s had it, lost it, found it again and along the way learned so much about different people’s relationships with the almighty dollar. She’s spent the last ten years teaching people how they can change viewpoints that keep them from creating wealth, and also how to be comfortable with money once they get it. Curry is a dynamic producer, author, speaker, philanthropist and facilitator.

Osher Günsberg is one of Australia’s most recognizable media personalities. Osher has been a guest in the living rooms of Australian’s for over 17 years.

Gary M Douglas is a bestselling author, international speaker and business innovator. The founder of Access Consciousness®, a global community that transforms lives with simple-yet-profound tools, Gary has become an internationally-recognized thought leader, facilitator and pioneer.

Alida Fehily counsels people from all walks of life, including business owners, celebrities and entrepreneurs. She guides people by helping to open their portal to the gift of self-awareness, which has dramatic effects on peoples realities. By allowing people to open their minds to a new way of thinking, Alida allows her clients to find the genius within. Using her intuition, Alida helps clients eliminate the vital factors that hold them back from reaching their goals and living their dreams.

Jacqueline Alwill is a qualified, practicing nutritionist, whole foods cook and most importantly mother to Jet. She is passionately committed to improving the health, wellbeing and happiness of all individuals. As founder and director of The Brown Paper Bag, Jacqueline has established herself as a leading nutritionist, health writer and presenter, with an in demand nutrition practice and wholefoods catering company ‘The Brown Paper Bag’. Jacqueline’s philosophy in health lays the foundations for the experience clients and the community have in her practice, workshops and the food they cook and taste.

Colour & Coconuts is the brainchild of Lauren Pell a long-time health & wellness enthusiast whose business motto is ‘create something you wish existed.’ Lauren is coconuts about producing engaging events that nurture, educate and inspire and has used her background as a top-level TV producer to create an authentic and unique business.   The first event from the C&C team, The Wellness Festival, was held in Melbourne in April 2016 to a sold out crowd of 600 attendees. Dubbed ‘the Coachella of the health world’ by Sporteluxe, the festival is the first of its kind combining health, business and a heap of coconut-y fun.   The Wellness Festival, held over one day, is a hub of activity featuring world-class speakers, a live DJ, fresh coconuts and The Wellness Market featuring Australia’s top health brands and services.

Jules Sebastian is a Sydney-based television presenter, stylist and professionally trained make-up artist. Jules’ television career began at the helm of MTV’s Style Me, and her warm, bubbly and down-to-earth personality affirmed her a very special stylist to work with. Creating looks for celebrity clients and walking the red carpet herself, Jules understands the importance of always putting your best foot forward and is dedicated to being there every step of the way to ensure her clients are looking and feeling their very best. In 2014, Jules returned to television, this time transforming the lives of everyday Australians in the Seven Network’s feel good transformation series, Bringing Sexy Back.

Christie launched Hatching Lab in 2014 with the intention of offering a genuine service that gives tech advice and support for the non-tech minded, and for those who wish to expand their business into the digital landscape. Her business continues to grow with an impressive client portfolio, recognition in the industry, and has been nominated for The Australian Start-up Awards. Christie is also an advocate for women’s success and recently Cofounded Poppy Renegade

Debbie is a business coach specialising in mindfulness, purpose and value. She has a background in board level advertising, a degree in philosophy and has been trained in eastern philosophy, meditation and mindfulness. She is also the Author of ‘Zenful Business’ : 11 Models for Flow and Peak Performance at Work” (published by Balboa Press AU

Taryn Williams was Finalist in the Female Entrepreneur Awards, Voted by B&T and Smart company 30 under 30. She is the CEO of WINK Models and The Founder of The Right.Fit

At 32 she had it all, things were perfect BUT she was not happy with the release of her book “I was supposed to be happy” she shares her journey and how she transformed her life and found fulfilment. 

After giving birth to baby Sierra stillborn in 2009 Rachel Holm was forced to reflect upon her life and the direction it was taking. With a successful career as a dancer and commercial model Rachel changed her life direction. Rachel is now an Energetic Healing and the Founder of the beautiful Hanako Therapies.

Alison’s decade of research has now led her to create the unique proposition that is The Life Kitchen - bringing books to life through entertainment and education. She is successful Author with one of her books being picked up to become a feature film! Alison is ready to bring books to life on the global stage and inspire her team, her authors, audience, her readership, her tribe and the general public to be inspired to thrive and live a life you love using the world of books and storytelling to both escape from your life and be inspired to create a deep love of life. Alison writes books, mentor authors, co-collaborate with industry specialists to bring their content to life and collaborate with film partners including producers and directors to create story content and books as inspiration for screenplays and film projects.  www.thelifekitchen.com    

Providing women with stylish, high quality, quick fix products has always been the basis of iconic beauty brand, ModelCo and the personal mission of Shelley Barrett, CEO and Founder. After owning and operating one of the most highly respected model and acting management groups in Australia, representing over 1800 talent for over a decade, Shelley saw a gap in the market for innovative, dual-purpose beauty solutions for women on the go. More than a decade on, Shelley Barrett is as much a household name as ModelCo. Her brand is stocked in over 3000 stores internationally and draws attention from celebrities, makeup artists and industry experts alike. Shelley can currently be seen on Australian television screens in Channel 9’s Celebrity Apprentice in the role of Advisor to Mark Bouris. Shelley brings her extensive business knowledge to the role and acts both as a mentor to contestants and the eyes and ears of Mr Bouris.

Camilla launched her namesake label ten years ago. Now, celebrated designer and artist Camilla Franks is a name synonymous with Australian fashion and lifestyle. Each CAMILLA piece is infused with story: the destination and adventure are yours to fill with vibrant colour, digital print, bohemian detailing and intricate craftsmanship. All pieces are luxurious, individualistic and timeless, creating a sentimental place in your wardrobe and life. Camilla first found inspiration in theatre, designing flamboyant costumes for the colourful characters of the stage, reveling in the ovation they received. Her entrepreneurial spirit inspired the launch of    In 2004, Camilla opened her first boutique, at the world famous Bondi Beach. Her collections captured Sydney’s global yet earthy identity, with exuberant colours and prints, precious silk fabrications, and detailed crystal embellishments.     CAMILLA, and her collection of bold kaftans marked a pioneering moment for resortwear in Australia and globally. Her designs being loved by the likes of Oprah, Beyonce & Kate Hudson.