The Business Hub

The Business Hub is a dedicated space created in collaboration with Commonwealth Bank of Australia, spotlighting the realities, challenges and opportunities facing women leading small and medium businesses across the country. Bringing together in-depth reports on the state of play for female business leaders alongside inspiring profiles of founders and executives, the hub offers insight, data and real-world experience to inform, connect and empower women driving Australia’s small business economy.

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Farm angel: How Natasha Johnston is helping farmers in hard times

Natasha Johnston’s organisation, Farm Angels, is working to ensure farmers have the financial and mental health support they need.

Burnout ranked top concern for women in business: Ruth Limkin shares a guide to mitigate it

Ruth Limkin shares a practical guide that can help women in business mitigate burnout before it takes over.

Social entrepreneur Alison Harrington is using music and tech to reimagine dementia care

Social impact entrepreneur Alison Harrington has built her third business, Resparke, merging technology into the aged care space.

Fleur Madden’s blueprint for women-led businesses looking to grow

Serial entrepreneur Fleur Madden draws on her expertise in business to offer a practical blueprint for women-led businesses looking to grow.

How Ren Fernando turned a simple idea into a movement for women starting over

Through her organisation, ReLove, Ren Fernando is leading a movement to give people in crisis a fresh chance at dignity and safety.

How Holly Fowler built the world’s first social app connecting neurodivergent people

Founder and CEO Holly Fowler created Wable, a first-of-its kind social networking app and a space for neurodivergent people to connect.

Kate Russell on driving inclusivity for First Nations businesses

A proud Awabakal woman, Kate Russell shares more on her role as CEO of Supply Nation, promoting opportunities for First Nations business.

How Holly Ransom found her voice by listening to and interviewing the world’s greatest leaders

Speaker and founder Holly Ransom shares how she found her voice by interviewing leaders like Sanna Marin, Simone Biles and Jacinda Ardern.

How Leanne Pilkington became one of Australia’s most influential leaders in real estate

Leanne Pilkington is recognised as a trailblazing thought leader and one of the most influential figures in Australian real estate.

Olivia Orchowski on building Kyri: Wearable health tech for women

When the idea for Kyri first sparked for Orchowski, she noticed that the tech space had been designed around men, leaving a market gap.

How Ovum AI could transform the $1 trillion women’s health gap

Ovum is an AI-powered health assistant that is set to transform the way women interact with the health system.

Examining AI ethics with Nadia Lee: How ThatsMyFace is leading the way

Founder of ThatsMyFace, Nadia Lee, is leading the way in the ethical use of AI, while managing the challenges of running her own business.

Shelley Nitschke’s evolution in Australian cricket, from player to coach

Head Coach of the Australian Women’s Cricket Team Shelley Nitschke shares how she evolved from player to coach.

Michelle Gortan is shaping leadership in philanthropy with passion & purpose

Michelle Gortan is the CEO of the Macdoch Foundation, a leading philanthropic organisation focussed on nature, climate change and the food system.

Founder of ActivOT Helen Whait is empowering occupational therapists with work-life balance

Founding the world’s first occupation therapy franchise business, Helen Whait has helped support the work-life balance of over 10,000 people.

The strategy behind Rachael Wilde’s multi-million-dollar tbh Skincare brand

At 28, entrepreneur Rachael Wilde has spent four years building tbh Skincare to become a muilti-million-dollar brand.

‘Go big or go home’: Why founder Nicola Trotman doesn’t shy away from going where others won’t

For Nicola Trotman, being a successful entrepreneur is about being creative and willing to go where other people won’t.

How Jessie Sadler turned her sketches into an inclusive, runway fashion label

Fashion label Christina Stephens made its debut at Australian Fashion Week in 2022, becoming the first adaptive clothing runway in Australia.

How world para surfing champion Sam Bloom found purpose through sport

After an accident that left her paralysed from the chest down, Sam Bloom has gone on to represent Australia in Paracanoeing and become a World Para Surfing Champion.

What to do when your inner voice holds you back: Nicole Hatherly

Nicole Hatherly speaks with confidence, clarity and an ease that appears to have been there her entire life. Ten years ago, she could barely speak in front of three people.

Yasmin London: From good cop to online safety hero

Yasmin London was a NSW police officer for 13 years before entering the tech industry. Now she’s bringing these experiences together to help create a safer online world for kids.

‘When leaders share their vulnerabilities it can literally save lives’: How Angela Davies is shifting the way we approach leadership & wellbeing

For Angela Davies, the founder of Mind Your Grit, the intersection of leadership and wellbeing is not just nice-to-have, but key.

How entrepreneur Priyanka Ashraf is supporting diverse women into business

Entrepreneur Priyanka Ashraf is on a mission to support diverse women to become wealthy through wellness and business creation.

Surprises, setbacks and success: Suzie Betts and her small business, Boob Armour

Anyone who has ever launched a new business remembers their “lightning bolt” moment of inspiration for what they sell.