Business Awards

Katherine Kemp, owner of Ruby Red Jewellery was presented with a Special Impact Award at our virtual announcement last week in recognition of her contribution to Women’s Network Australia, as well as women and girls in the community.

Kath embodies impact in everything she does!

She is a mentor to young girls, regularly runs and hosts community events, actively supports a number of not-for-profit organisations, contributes to many networking events, and in amongst all of this, has recently completed her MBA and a Diploma to further her learning.

Congratulations Kath!

As Managing Director and Co-founder of Whisper & Thread, Luisa Hogan has built a business truly grounded in the belief that confidence begins with the words we say to ourselves. She also runs a consulting practice focused on mindset and resilience and regularly shares learnings about self-talk, emotional resilience and conscious leadership. 

Luisa has created a more than meaningful product with Whisper & Thread, which I’ll let her tell you more about, but has also sparked a broader conversation around self-worth, conscious choice and what it truly means to support one another, from the inside out.

Congratulations Luisa! Thanks for joining us all the way from Western Australia for the celebrations!

Taneal Perry is the owner of DreamLife Strength. Her core mission is to create resilient women who embrace their power in a space that is safe to feel vulnerable. 

She focuses on empowering women to redefine what health means – beyond aesthetics – to encompass confidence, self-trust and holistic wellbeing. 

She works hard to make wellness education more accessible for women at all stages of life and creates a ripple effect of impact by empowering women to believe they are capable of more and then giving them the tools and community to prove it. 

Congratulations Taneal!

Melody Towns founded Be Hers, a Hobart-based charity committed to restoring hope, dignity and freedom to women and young women affected by modern slavery, violence and systemic exploitation. 

With a local and global reach, Be Hers connects women with real-world opportunities in education, employment, wellbeing and mentoring through its impactful programs and partnerships. 

On a global scale, Be Hers funds work in rescue, rehabilitation, legal advocacy and survivor support through international partnerships, proving that local action and global change can go hand in hand.

We’re thrilled to recognise Melody’s work in this way! Congratulations Melody!

Janette Corporal is the owner of The Gown Chick based in Brisbane. She is dedicated to inspiring and empowering other women and girls through her business and community work. 

Janette is also an active member of several women’s business networks. Her commitment extends to supporting women’s education and futures. Through The Gown Chick, Janette sponsors a bursary with the National Council of Women of Queensland helping a mature-age woman pursue her studies and achieve her goals. 

She also donates 10% of all sales to She Rescue Home, an organisation dedicated to rescuing and restoring the lives of women and girls affected by trafficking and exploitation.