The Newcastle Writers Festival is a community event that shines the spotlight on local and nationally significant literary talent.
Rosemarie Milsom is a leading journalist and Founder of the Newcastle Writers Festival. Her commitment to the Newcastle arts region saw her selected for the Australia Council for the Arts Leadership Program in 2019. The same year, she was announced as a Newton-John Award Achiever for Innovation and Creativity in Arts, Creative Sectors and Culture…
Michael Morrissey is the Managing Director of Morrissey Law + Advisory, which he opened in 2017 with the intention of delivering legal services and commercial advice with an innovative, practical, and people-centric approach. Michael’s team has since grown to 25 over the past four years, with additional offices in Sydney, Port Macquarie, and Central-West NSW….
Karen Ansen Consulting provides a holistic and pragmatic approach for all your people needs. Specialising in Workplace and Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management, Karen Ansen Consulting responds to client needs with warmth, tenacity and dedication.
Karen Ansen founded her business, Karen Ansen Consulting, in 2019 with the intention of creating a consultancy firm that challenged the traditional perception of Workplace Law and Human Resources. She is passionate about delivering practical solutions and is an advocate for positive change in the workplace and everyday life. Karen previously sat as a Director…
Madeleine Tiedeman is a Workplace and Employment Lawyer at Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors and is passionate about helping businesses understand the intricacies of employment law. Following the completion of her degree at The University of Newcastle in 2015, Madeleine quickly dived into her first employment law role. At the beginning of 2021, Madeleine was…
The Balanced Beans team works with businesses locally and Australia-wide to manage their day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, and taxation requirements.
Our passion is to help small and medium businesses improve their financial operations and business efficiencies through systemisation, training, and support. We have over 35 years of accounts-specific experience and undertake regular professional development.
Brodie White is a Chartered Accountant and Registered Tax Agent at the Hunter-Based accounting firm, Balanced Beans. Brodie has over two decades of experience in the industry. She is passionate about helping small businesses succeed by alleviating the burden placed on business owners from tax and accounting obligations. Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher RSS…
Jane McConville is the Founder and Principal Consultant of FiveSeven Consulting, which provides businesses with modern and innovative ways to problem solve, while also working to develop and deliver strategies for success. Jane’s work at FiveSeven sees her assist businesses and their leaders to manage complex people problems, while helping them to build stronger internal…
Alicia Halliday is the Owner of Jeunesse Skin Health, which is dedicated to delivering tailored skin solutions for men, women, and teenagers. Originally from France, Alicia started her beauty training apprenticeship when she was just 14 years old. After completing her diploma, Alicia made the to move to London to learn English and travel the…
Blair Powell is the resident Tax, Estate Planning, and Business Succession Specialist at Collective Financial Partners, a local financial planning and accounting firm. After spending many years as a successful accountant, Blair shifted to focus on helping people manage their finances. During his 30-year career, Blair has dedicated much time to further his education and…
Timothy Jackson is the larger than life drag queen and performer, Timberlina. After a short hiatus from the limelight, Timberlina was re-born in spectacular style and glittery glory in early 2017 and continues to be an ever-evolving chameleon of the performance and hosting world. Timberlina is paving the way for young drag queens and performers…
Steve Moore is a Financial Advisor at Infinity Financial Advisors. As a Financial Advisor at Infinity, Steve provides investment strategies and financial advice to his clients to help them achieve financial freedom and live the life they want. Steve is passionate about building trustworthy relationships and helping his clients achieve their financial goals. He was…