Introducing just some of the inspiring local business women of Glasshouse County and Maleny

Elena D’Addario

Elena is your local Aussie Mortgage Broker servicing Beerwah and surrounding districts.

With over 11 years of mortgage broking experience, Elena can help you with your home and investment loans, vehicle finance and home insurance needs.

She enjoys helping people achieve their property goals, and it’s her aim to make your journey of property ownership easier.

As a local resident, you will often see her out and about at local events in Beerwah.

As an Aussie Broker it is Elena’s specialty to help you find the loan that works to suit your needs and make the whole process easy for you.

Elena takes the time to understand your long-term property goals to find the right loan for you now and into the future.

To achieve this, she compares a panel of over 20 leading lenders and over 3,000 home loan products^ to help you find one that’s suitable for your needs.

Elena will handle the loan comparison research, paperwork and follow up on your behalf. Better yet, she doesn’t charge you a fee for the service she provides, and appointments free.

“I love to help people achieve their goals, and whether that’s your first home, an investment property, or if you’re selfemployed or consolidating existing debts, it’s my aim to get you a better deal, make your life easier, and most of all, save you money.” Says Elena.

Call, email or SMS and book some time with Elena today.

^Not all lenders are available through all brokers. Credit Licence 246786.

Benita Mogg

Naomi Pearce is the founder and director of Crest Creative, a multidisciplinary marketing agency that helps businesses reach new heights.

Crest Creative focuses on brand and web design, as well as organic marketing.

Through her 15 years in the industry, Naomi has developed an innovative, purposeful approach to bringing each client’s unique story to life –alongside her team, who are primarily women.

A longstanding champion of her local community, Naomi has been involved with several organisations since Crest Creative’s inception.

Her business is a major sponsor of the Glasshouse Districts Cricket Club’s junior program, as well as the Sunshine Coast Scorchers.

With Naomi’s sons and daughter involved in local cricket, it has been important to her to play a part in giving back.

Naomi is also a dedicated supporter of other business owners and sponsors the Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce through Crest Creative.

In partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, she is spearheading the coordination of the new Glasshouse Women in Business luncheons, an initiative that brings businesswomen together to network with, learn from and celebrate each other.

“Running a business can be tough – so it’s important to surround yourself with women who lift you up and remind you of your worth,” says Naomi. “The support and encouragement of others is what makes the biggest difference in achieving your goals.”

0423 838 152 crestcreative.com.au hello@crestcreative.com.au

Benita has a health care background and resigned from her nursing career in June 2022. She also had her own interior decorating business in the 1990’s and 2000’s and has also dabbled in floristry over the past 6 years.

Benita has taken a couple of floristry courses, and this interest partly inspired her to open her own business, Fleur Emporium in Simpson Street, Beerwah 5 months ago. Fleur Emporium is a multi-faceted business. While it is a florist shop, offering general floristry and all things corporate, weddings, funerals etc.

Benita’s style is very unique and boutique. “I’m bucking trends and showcasing that floristry is an art and art does not need to fit inside a commercialized mould.”

Fleur Emporium also offers a stunning gift range, where you can find gifts for everyone, from babies, small children to adults of all ages.

Benita’s other passion is building a sense of community with her regular workshops. “This is my other ‘baby’”, says Benita. Benita hosts workshops for a huge variety of things including, candle making, floristry, alcohol ink painting, earring making and during the year she has some other talented artisans coming onboard to share their talents and showcasing their products.

This is all done in the beautiful Fleur Emporium space. If you are interested in any of her workshops, she has an email list of upcoming events so contact her to join or follow Fleur Emporium on Facebook and Instagram to find out more.

Di Sinclair

Sinclair Tour and Travel are a family-owned business started by Di Sinclair with one bus and trailer and her husband Peter doing all the driving (along with their youngest son). Di was the entire office staff!

Coming from a tourism background – travelling overseas and promoting the Sunshine Coast as a destination, Di now enjoys taking Sunshine Coast Seniors all over the country and the world on fully escorted tours.

Sinclair Tour and Travel has been running for nearly 18 years and managed to survive the Global Financial Crisis AND Covid!

They have grown to now having seven buses and some wonderful staff members to assist with taking the tour bookings, doing some of the driving and leading some of the tours.

BUT they keep their groups small and personal. Sinclair Tour and Travel love to be able to know everyone’s names by morning tea on day one of the tour.

When you travel with Sinclair Tour and Travel – you’re part of their family.

Specializing in Senior Travel, with door to door transfers, Di and her team travel with the groups, starting at their front door, then through the flights, transfers and all the excitement of a fully Escorted Tour.

They also offer a lot of day tours to see shows, concerts and plays in Brisbane theatres as well.

Di has made many friends along her journeys and enjoys speaking at Retirement Villages and travel shows across the Sunshine Coast.

Lisa Krausz

Lisa delivers results to her clients greater than anticipated, because of her down-to-earth, friendly, and approachable nature, coupled with her determination and marketing expertise. Her marketing prowess has been utilised not only to be a successful a real estate agent, but also in her volunteer role as marketing and sponsorship coordinator for a local football team.

“Finding the right agent that you can trust to help you through your real estate journey can be difficult.

“I believe that integrity and honesty go a long way not just now, but into the future which is why I strive to build lasting relationships with my friendly charm and my down to earth nature”.

Lisa’s constant energy, strong drive for success and competitive nature has made real estate the perfect endeavour for her to be able to secure optimum results for her clients.

Qualifying buyer identification and using her extensive database to determine quickly and professionally who is interested and, in a position to buy now is one of Lisa’s key skills.

Her many years of customer service have given Lisa the client experience she needs to help her manage being a real estate agent.

“Everything you do reflects your brand, even when you are not working. Respect and authentic kindness are vital.”

5/68 Simpson St, Beerwah

0468 554 774 info@fleuremporium.com.au fleuremporium.com.au

0492 871 176