Dan Dimmock is driven by a deep desire to create video content that is remarkable, unusual, shocking, brilliant, and cutting-edge. He is the Founder and lead Video Productions Specialist of Straightline Media, which was established in 2017. Prior to starting his own business, Dan was a former radio host on weekends for Triple M Newcastle…
Lyndall Allan is the Director of Salt Property, with over 23 award winning years in the industry behind her. Lyndall was encouraged by friends, family, and former clients to strike out on her own after her long-term success in the property sector. She is one of the only female auctioneers in the Newcastle region and…
Adrienne Donnelly is the founder of Organised by Adrienne. In 2016, she saw a need in the market for Virtual Assistants and established her business to provide all round support for small business owners. Based in Crown Street, Newcastle, Adrienne’s diverse creative team work with her on numerous projects for clients in a range of…
Matt Taylor is the Founder of Heart HR, a human resources consultancy based in Newcastle. Heart HR provides professional services for small to medium sized businesses seeking independent HR advice and support. Matt holds a Bachelor of Environmental Management from Cranfield, UK, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Newcastle. He has…
Vivek Jayachandran is the Managing Director and Founder of Jaegersoft, a software engineering consultancy that aims to help closely guide start-ups with web design and software development. As a proud University of Newcastle alumni and having been born and bred in Newcastle, Vivek is passionate about facilitating growth for innovation and technology in the region….
Nichola Benkovic is the People and Culture Coordinator at AGL Australia and is the Co-Founder of The Hunter in a Basket, a gourmet gift basket business. After graduating high school, Nichola commenced a Business Administration Traineeship, which kickstarted her career in human resources. But while on maternity leave, with her second daughter, Nichola decided that…
Jess Hodge is the Managing Director of Resourceful Living, a retail business that was developed to open people’s eyes to the plastic crisis whilst providing a sustainable solution when it comes to reducing waste. Jess and her partner, Geoff founded the business, and together they help transform salvaged materials into useful furniture for people’s homes…
Norma Samson is the Director of Synchronicity Wealth, a business focused on providing people with the knowledge and resources to achieve their true-life goals. After an extensive career in the financial planning industry, Norma decided in 2020 that it was the right time to launch the values-based business she dreamed of. Note: At the time…
Justine Aubin is the Founder and Principal Lawyer of August & Claire Lawyers where she specialises in Wills and estates, estate planning, and Will disputes. Justine has extensive experience in contested estate matters, having practiced exclusively in this area of law for several years on both the plaintiff and defendant side of matters. She has…
Annie Jiang is the Founder and Director of Go Circular, a not-for-profit organisation based in Newcastle whose mission is to encourage the shift to a circular economy whilst meeting the needs of society and the environment. She is a highly skilled professional with more than 15 years’ experience across private and not for profit sectors,…