Thought Leadership

Shara Evans has been in the male dominated tech industry throughout her career - starting as a software engineerthen head of program management deploying huge telco networks for carriers and government agencies, regional head of sales and marketing for a global telco vendor - and founded her first tech analyst firm in 1997 (which she sold to a publicly listed company) and has been running her own companies ever since then.

Today, Shara is known as one of the world's Top 50 Female Futurists (per Forbes in March 2020) - one of only a few technology futurists on the list - and is a professional keynote speaker and regular media commentator.

She’s appeared on global and Australian broadcast TV many times including a recent USA science education documentary series that was nominated for 3x Emmy awards in 2021.

enter technology related fields and has mentored many people about the exciting career paths in the science and technology sectors. As a world leading technology futurist keynote speaker - who happens to be a woman – Shara has the ability to influence the actions of C-suite execs in global corporations as well as educate a wide variety of audiences about how technology can be used in many different ways, and the importance of ethics, privacy and security in the development of products and services. And, as a cyber security expert also helps many people understand cyber risks and how to best protect themselves.

She’s encouraged many women (and men) to

As it stands, Financially Fit Women is the first ever financial education course developed specifically for women business owners in the Australian market. With Amanda’s expertise, the course was born from extensive research and consultation, including market research, situation analysis and consultation with clients and prospects to assess knowledge gaps.

Course content was developed from Amanda’s expertise in business and finance in addition to collaborating with experts in other fields such as legal, marketing and mortgage broking to provide a holistic financial education offering. To make the course accessible to those who can benefit most, Financially Fit Women, offer a fully sponsored position in each course to a woman who is not able to pay.

This position is filled based on nominations from the business community. An ongoing membership community is available to participants who would like continued coaching and support, and all membership revenue will be donated to organisations working to support victims of domestic violence.

Women-led businesses being afforded opportunities to secure capital and resources, enabling them to grow Women-led businesses experiencing more growth, creating more jobs and having a positive economic impact Improved workforce participation.

Women business owners paying themselves a proper wage, leading to financial freedom and independence

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Carlie Victor is passionate about making a difference. She started Real Active in 2017 after a difficult time struggling with the loss of her beloved Nan. She had suffered from anxiety and depression for half her life and after such a difficult year, her anxiety was at an all-time high and mood at the lowest of lows.

She started to dream of ways she could make a living doing what she is passionate about and help others suffering with their mental health too. And so, the seed of Real Active grew. Real Active is an activewear and accessories brand that make a difference by championing mental health awareness and donating 10% of all proceeds to mental health charities, such as Batyr and The Yoga Foundation.

To date, she has raised over $21,000 for youth mental health, making a difference to the lives of 500 young people. Carlie has grown the business to a multiple-six figure business, with over 16,000 customers from 41 countries all over the world and an inspiring, passionate community (in other words, over 45k followers on social media!).

RHIANNON CONCEPTUALISED AND LED THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WORLD-FIRST; SUBSCRIPTION MODEL TO OWNING YOUR OWN FRANCHISE BUSINESS.

RHIANNON IS THE CEO OF AUSTRALIAN HOME SERVICES FRANCHISE, JAMES HOME SERVICES AUSTRALIA.

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