CONTRIBUTORS Editor’s Note

HELLO SUNSHINE!!

It’s so good to be here! If there’s one thing 2020 has taught us, it is the power of community. We see this as a key role of this magazine: to connect community through storytelling and shine a light on the Savvy, Surprising and Spirited people of the Sunshine Coast.

This magazine has been a twinkle in our eye for some time and we decided in 2019 to deliver this baby in 2020. A few ‘hiccups’ along the way but we’re here and we’re grateful. Our launch edition features stories of hope; profiles on inspiring people and businesses; the latest food and drink news; wellness tips to help you enter 2021 reinvigorated; and fashion, homewares and art to inspire!

We know we have only just scratched the surface of this great region but everyone needs to start somewhere right? We want this to be your magazine so please get in touch, send us your story ideas, tell us what is happening and help us to capture and celebrate the spirit of what makes the Sunshine Coast great.

We are more than a magazine! Let’s get to know each other better - like and follow us on social media, sign up for our free e-newsletter, listen to our Everyone has a Story podcast; and keep your eye out for our special events. From our family to yours, have a safe and enjoyable festive season and we look forward to saying “Hello Sunshine” in 2021!

Deb Caruso Editor-In-Chief

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February 2021 Deadlines

Bookings close: 1 February 2021

Art Deadline: 8 February 2021 hello@inpublishing.com.au www.hellosunshinemag.com.au

Matt Golinski Food

Matt Golinski is a highly regarded chef with a passion for simple, produce-driven cuisine based on seasonal, fresh local ingredients. He is an active member of the Slow Food movement, a champion of artisan producers and a generous mentor to keen young chefs. When he's not cooking up stories for IN Publishing you’ll find him at View by Matt Golinski at Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas.

Tony Cox Drinks

After 25 years of sniffing, swirling, spitting and slurping various vinous temptations our drinks writer has decided that his future lies firmly planted on the consumption and storytelling side. Tony not only still enjoys consulting about wine and other beverages but is now part of the successful Kate Cox Real Estate Team at Reed & Co. Estate Agents.

CARLIE WACKER FASHION & LIFESTYLE

Carlie Wacker is a presenter, emcee, freelance fashion writer and stylist. She is also the co-founder and curator of Runway Fashion Australia (still to come!) and our Fashion Editor for Hello Sunshine Magazine Carlie recently launched her own range of World of Wacker handmade polymer clay earrings and she keeps busy managing our social media pages, not to mention churning out stories regularly.

HELEN FLANAGAN TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE

The Coast’s sophisticated charm, vibrant food culture and the magnetism of a subtropical paradise surrounded by national parks, inveigled Helen’s manic world and flipped it on its side. She pursues the good life with gusto, instinctively understanding the joys of travel, the art of story-telling, a candid review and surviving another reno whilst thriving on the motto: Live Laugh Love!

Nina Shadforth Arts

Nina Shadforth is Curator for the Sunshine Coast Art Collection (Caloundra Regional Gallery) and co-curator of Wild/flower Women exhibitions. She has worked professionally in the arts sector for more than 20 years, having held appointments in regional Qld galleries as Curator/Director at Caloundra and Noosa Regional Galleries as well as the Butter Factory Arts Centre, Cooroy.

Jennifer Swaine Writer

A born storyteller and connector of people, Jennifer works with a number of SMEs looking after their branding, marketing strategy, communications, PR and events. As Chair of the Sunshine Coast Business Awards, Vice President of the Sunshine Coast Chamber Alliance and a Non-Executive Director of Visit Sunshine Coast, Jennifer proactively engages with local businesses.

Tricia Welsh Journalist

Tricia Welsh began her career as a cadet reporter on the Nambour Chronicle and has since visited all seven continents. Having specialised in food and travel for nearly 40 years writing for top national and international magazines such as Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller and Australian Gourmet Traveller where she was Melbourne editor, she felt she had ‘come back home’ when she recently relocated to Cotton Tree.

Martin Duncan Social Butterfly

Martin Duncan aka ‘Sunshine Coast Foodie’ is an avid promoter of the region and connector of people. His passion for social media and creating and hosting events provides a platform for promoting others. Martin is an Ambassador for the Food & Agribusiness Network (FAN)and an active ambassador for foodies and the global Slow Food movement. He is at all the fun events, capturing the action and making meaningful connections.

Kim Morrison is a health and wellness educator, author, speaker, entrepreneur and mentor. She is qualified in clinical aromatherapy, homeobotanical therapy, personal training, NLP and the Four Temperament Personalities. She is a five times, award-winning author; mentor in Self-Love and Wellness; runs online programs on essential oils and chemical-free living; and is the founder of organic aromatherapy and skincare company, Twenty8.