I’m bringing you ENERGY and PASSION in our final blog edition for the year. And who better to bring that vibe than the utterly glorious Jess Fishburn of Gen Health Hamilton! As a Director of two businesses and a passionate public speaker and advocate for women’s health issues, Jess is a woman who oozes passion and knowledge. I hope you enjoy reading her story and be sure to give Jess your support! Happy Christmas everyone!

A brand new business has hit town! Local mum of three, marathon runner, compassionate advocate and talented lawyer, say hello to Amy Lane, owner of Lane Family Law; a new, bespoke law firm in Port Fairy, Victoria. Be sure to give Amy your support and I hope you enjoy reading her story!

If you’re looking for a cosy getaway - one where you can disconnect, disappear and reemerge feeling recharged and refreshed, then I’ve got a destination for you! Our feature this month is the very lovely Lynne Williams of Lot Three Dairy; owner and curator of a magnificent bespoke accommodation located just out of the coastal township of Port Fairy in South West Victoria. Be sure to give Lynne your support and I do hope you enjoy reading her story!

It’s all about following our dreams this month and of taking a chance on change, when opportunity knocks. I’m very pleased to introduce you to Sarah Carter; local mum and teacher and new owner of a beloved local establishment, Ironbird Bookshop. Be sure to give Sarah your support and as ever, I hope you enjoy reading her story!

When strangers turn into friends - it’s the concept I’m pondering this month with my very special feature for August! I’m very pleased to introduce you to Laurelle Cousins; rural mum, wool classer and writer of Rural Romance Fiction. Be sure to give her your support and as ever, I hope you enjoy reading her story!

In our July feature, we’re embracing the concept of ‘paddock to plate’ and supporting our local farmers. I’m very pleased to introduce you to Jodi Clarke of Great Ocean Ducks and Clarke’s Farm Shop . Jodi tells us all about her duck farm, situated in picturesque Port Campbell, right on the 12 Apostles Artisan Food Trail. Be sure to give her your support and as ever, I hope you enjoy reading her story!

You’re in for a real treat this month! Say hello to the very talented, Cecelia Sharples of Her. Skin Lounge, Port Fairy. Cecelia tells us all about her passion for the skin and beauty industry and her motivation for creating a beautiful sanctuary where clients come for skin treatments and targeted therapies and leave feeling truly nurtured. I hope you enjoy reading her story!

Let’s meet our feature for May! Bec Sharp, baker and owner of Two White Ducks tells us about her love of cooking and how a sliding doors moment led her to start her own business, selling delicious muesli. Trust me, your day will start in the right way with a bowl of her very yummy ‘crunch’. I hope you enjoy reading her story!

For our April feature, we are getting creative and covered in clay with local mum, Chelsea Fox; the multi creative and talented ceramicist and owner of Chelsea Fox Ceramics. Her beautiful and bright creations can be regularly found at the Port Fairy Community Market and they are beloved by all who visit. Be sure to give her your support and as ever, I hope you enjoy reading her story!

Are you ready for something sweet? In our March feature, we’re getting creative in the kitchen with local mum, Caitlin O’Grady; baker of beautiful biscuits and owner of Coco Lane Cookies. If you have a party or social event that could use the touch of cookies made with love, then jump on her socials. I hope you enjoy reading her story!

In our February feature, we’re harnessing the power of storytelling; how they celebrate, empower and challenge us. But most of all, how sharing our stories builds a sense of connection.

I have great pleasure in introducing you to local dairy farmer, community minded woman of unlimited energy and passion for the dairy industry and creator of the highly successful and informative More than Milk Podcast, Chloe Brown. I hope you enjoy reading her story!

Welcome to the New Year and a whole range of new and wonderful small business women to feature throughout 2025! To start us off, I’d like to introduce you to local Koroit flower farmer, Brooke, from Meadowbrooke Flower Farm. Read all about her passion for growing fresh, local, seasonal flowers and be sure to follow her socials for all the details of her on farm, ‘Pick Your Own’ sessions. I hope you enjoy her story!

With Summer holidays nearly upon us, I thought for our December feature, I’d introduce you to Bec Wilde and her cosy cottage, Codrington Hideaway, tucked away in a secluded rural setting and just waiting for you to stay for your next getaway. I hope you find our little town of Codrington on the map and enjoy reading her story!

Creating handmade custom beanies, personalised gift boxes and seasonal collections that bring comfort and brighten the soul, our November feature is Ally Robinson of Blue Wren Designs. If you find yourself at the Port Fairy Market, make sure you stop in. I hope you enjoy her story!

"There is no better feeling than dirt under your fingernails and a wheelbarrow full of weeds!" Read all about Penny Mather of Tyrendarra Flowers and breathe in the blooms. I hope you enjoy her story!

Dairy farmer, green thumb, amazing home cook and agricultural advocate, Renata Cumming of Farm, Garden, Table is our September feature. I hope you enjoy reading her story!

I’m very pleased to introduce you to Meg Sonego of Thrive Wellbeing, Port Fairy. I hope you enjoy reading her story!

I’m very pleased to introduce the very talented Jenny Phillips, of the Tower Hill Art Studio. Enjoy reading her story!

It all begins with an idea.