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LIFE’S LITTLE

hen I close my eyes and think about the most luxurious thing one can experience in life, I keep coming back to the environment in which one lives. As cliche as it sounds, living and working in a location identical to a postcard paradise with its pristine, white sandy beaches and lush green Hinterland, is a luxury that much of mankind can only dream about. With brains to match its surreal beauty, the Sunshine Coast has the highest proportion of entrepreneurs per capita in Australia, making it an innovative business hub as well as a tourist mecca. I have heard the words ‘the next Silicon Valley’ being touted more and more, whoever you talk to there is no doubt there are big things in store for our slice of paradise. At Profile Magazine, we love to showcase the people and businesses as well as the remarkable destinations that adorn our sparkling Coast. Our local readers often find treasures within the pages that are right on their own doorstep, and are inspired by the stories we write about people, worthy of national glossies. We also send the magazine to Brisbane and now Toowoomba with the intent of luring the drive market to experience all our beachside bling has to offer, so they can also support the local businesses that advertise within our pages. The feedback is encouraging – they can’t get enough of our boutique shopping and varied gourmet offerings and will travel to see our talented professionals too. Sometimes it’s easy to forget how lucky we are to live in such a place, and all it takes is a gentle reminder to put our blessed life into perspective. So remember to have a break, step outside, take a deep breath, look out from one of our many stunning vantage points and let your soul appreciate the luxurious view.

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Meet the team TARA KING, EVENTS QUEEN Oﬃcially titled Events Coordinator, Tara is the Queen Bee when it comes to organising our showstopping events. She conducts the whole events process from ticket sales, coordinating speakers and MC, to catering, decorating, marketing – you name it, she’s got it covered! The next event Tara is working on, as we go to print, is the April Luxury issue launch and it’s looking very glamorous!

“We always like to focus on the finer details to make our networking events stand out from the crowd, this month we are looking at including wine tasting, a glamorous venue dripping with luxury and one lucky ticket holder will win some amazing bling.” Head to proﬁlemag.com.au/whats-on to buy your tickets to our April Luxury launch party!

STRONG LADY GOALS AND PASSION TEST

Strengthen your mindset, take the Passion Test and smash your goals on Saturday, 23 April with mother-daughter-duo Chris Childs and internationallyrenowned Strong Lady Charmaine Childs. From 9am to 2pm at Think Money, George Street, Maroochydore. Tickets $99, visit www.proﬁlemag.com.au for more details and to book your tickets.

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CONTENTS

Editor’s I

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don’t know about you, but life just seems to get busier as we get older. The pressures of juggling family life with work commitments leaves little time to stop and smell the roses and life’s little luxuries become even more precious. Whether it’s a long uninterrupted bubble bath, INGRID NELSON, EDITOR spending time around the dinner table with family or a new pair of designer shoes, luxury comes in many different forms and the Profile team is delighted to dedicate this issue to celebrating some of the finer things in life. One lady who epitomises luxury is our beautiful cover star, Jane Meredith. Co-owner of national diamond simulant company Secrets, Jane started her business with a passion to make the luxury of owning beautiful jewellery accessible to all women, not just the small minority who could afford high-end diamonds. From being down to her last dollar, to running a business empire, Jane shares with me her incredible rags-to-riches story. Local artist, Rick Everingham shares the story behind his luxurious Italian-inspired paintings; the talented and ever-so graceful ballerina Tayla Morrison takes us behind the scenes of what it takes to make it to the Royal Ballet in London; and florist Julia Hails shares her passion for working with nature’s floral jewels. I also catch up with the lunching ladies for their take on what luxury means to them and as always we bring you right up to date on all things food, fashion, homewares, business and much more. So go on, take some time out, pour yourself a glass of bubbles and enjoy reading this month’s issue of Profile. You deserve it! Until next time, Here’s to life’s little luxuries,

* March Issue of Blokes About Town (page 52) incorrectly stated Andy Whitmore’s business as My Community Connect, it should read Our Community Broadband. Apologies for any inconvenience it may have caused.

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78 FRONT COVER IMAGE BY PAULA BRENNAN FROM PAULA BRENNAN PHOTOGRAPHY. SPECIAL THANKS TO MELINA DEE MAKEUP ARTISTRY FOR CREATING THE LUXURIOUS HAIR AND MAKE-UP LOOKS, JULIE-ANN BOUTIQUE IN BUDERIM FOR CLOTHING AND SECRETS FOR JEWELLERY.

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Jane Meredith

Shares her secrets

With only a few dollars to her name, Jane Meredith opened her first jewellery store selling diamond simulants.

Tayla Morrison Prima ballerina

Tayla Morrison dances her way onto centre stage at the Royal Ballet in London.

Adrian Schulz Diamond class

Third-generation master jeweller Adrian Schulz creates treasured heirlooms.

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welcome

socials

let’s chat

editor’s note

events

future tayla morrison

people donna penny

homegrown julia hails

cover story jane meredith

secret life rick everingham

competitions

LIFESTYLE

the style edit johanna jensen-brown

style counsel jules sebastian

fashion

beauty

inspire lachlan smart

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the last word marcia hines

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the gourmet edit nicole fuge

ladies at lunch

gourmet matt yurko

recipe

foodie trail

culture rob mills

culture reviews

travel kate dever

POLISH YOUR LOOK with luxe beauty buys

Colorpop Cosmetics Anastasia Beverly Hills brow kits, rrp $95 each, available in 12 different shades, from Colorpop Cosmetics Maroochydore, www.colorpopcosmetics.com.au Nikki Stacey and her team at Colorpop Cosmetics Maroochydore created the loveinspired hair and make-up looks on the cover of our February issue. profilemagazine

SOCIALS

NARISSA HARRISON AND MARTIN VIDAKOVIC

DAWN OSBORNE AND EVALYN PARSONS

BRAD ADLER, NADINE NELEN AND ALVIA TURNEY

Inbox Workspace official opening and Profile Magazine March launch Inbox Workspace officially opened their new office sharespace in Maroochydore in conjunction with the launch of Profile Magazine’s March issue on Monday, 7 March. Key business and social influencers and special guests enjoyed catering by The Canape Project while networking and previewing the hottest new workspace on the Coast.

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#GirlsGotGoals Major life goals were realised and action plans put in place at the first #girlsgotgoals workshop on Saturday, 12 March, where attendees enjoyed a delicious high tea and learned first-hand the importance of goal mapping. Photos contributed

CAROLINE HUTCHINSON AND BERNARD SALT

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JOHN WILLIAMS AND RACHAEL YURKO

LADIES ENJOYED A HIGH TEA LUNCH

KAREN STONE AND JACKIE WRIGHT

Premier Speakers and Events Demographer, author and columnist Bernard Salt enlightened audiences with his predictions for the Sunshine Coast at Premier Speakers and Events’ ‘Get Up and Get Motivated’ breakfast at Lake Kawana Community Centre and a VIP Luncheon at Green Zebra Restaurant and Bar on Friday, 4 March. Photos Chesterton Smith Photography 6

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ORAH EASTHOPE

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Sunshine Coast Inspiring Women Awards The inaugral Sunshine Coast Inspiring Women Awards Gala dinner was held on Friday, 26th February at Lake Kawana Community Centre. The awards recognised and honoured inspirational women across the Sunshine Coast who are dedicated to making a diﬀerence in the lives of others.

FIONA SIMSPON, SUSAN STANLEY, CLINTON STANLEY AND ROZ WHITE

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GAIL MIDDLETON, BERTHA JANSEN AND MAYOR MARK JAMIESON

Stunningly Unique Antique Jewellery

MARK ASH, BRIGETTE SEYMOUR AND FIONA SIMPSON

Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network Sunshine Coast Young Business Woman of the Year Courtney Aspland hosted a special networking luncheon at TAFE Queensland East Coast’s Cartwrights Restaurant on Friday, 26 February. The menu was developed by TAFE trainers and chefs and featured a white chocolate mud cake created by Cakes by Zoe, a TAFE graduate. CLAIRE ALEXANDER, ROBYN EY ASPLAND LITTLEJOHN AND COURTN

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EVENTS

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THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET PRESENTS STORY TIME BALLET: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY

The brand-new production of The Sleeping Beauty is the perfect first ballet experience for boys and girls. Your little ones will love the dreamy kingdom of magical fairies, a beautiful sleeping princess and a prince searching for his true love, as well as meeting Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, the Big Bad Wolf, Puss in Boots and Bluebird. Tickets start from $19, for children aged three and up. www.scvenuesandevents.com.au

PROFILE MAGAZINE APRIL LAUNCH

The April issue of Profile Magazine is all about luxury and what better way to celebrate this opulent issue than with our loyal advertisers and readers with a super-glam launch! The Profile launches are an opportunity to get your hands on a copy of the magazine hot oﬀ the press, network and meet the people featured in the magazine, as well as the team who proudly bring you Profile every month. Keep an eye on our revamped website for details. www.proﬁlemag.com.au

20 WOMEN WITH A VOICE

Women with a Voice invites you to discuss topics all women can relate to in a safe and friendly environment with a facilitator to guide the discussions. Join in at 6.30pm at Coast Restaurant, 160 Maroochydore Rd (at the back of Maroochydore High School) and enjoy delicious cuisine provided by The Canapé Project. Tickets are $60 and include drinks and a three-course meal. Email rachael@insuranceworks.net.au for more. 8

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16 JAGUAR NATIONAL RALLY

Be on the lookout for packs of gleaming rare Jaguars when Australian Jaguar clubs gather on the Sunshine Coast. The best opportunity to get up close and personal to these beauties will be at the Pacific Jaguar Display Day on Saturday, 16 April where over 150 Jaguars will be in Apex Park at Golden Beach. www.jagqld.org.au

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16-24 April THE AUSTRALIAN SURF LIFESAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Be part of the action as this iconic surf lifesaving event returns to the Sunshine Coast for the first time since 1980. The Coast will host 7000 surf lifesavers representing 311 surf clubs, competing across three beaches in over 380 events during nine action-packed days of surf, sand and sun. Showcasing youth, masters and open competition, the Championships is the largest event of its kind in the world. Free to watch. www.sls.com.au

30 April – 1 May THE MALENY WOOD EXPO

Head to the Maleny Showgrounds over the Labour Day long weekend for the Maleny Wood Expo, celebrating 20 years. The expo is designed to promote the sustainable use of native timbers through the work of local and regional wood artisans, and is recognised as one of the best wood shows in Australia. Take the family along to meet craftsmen and women, watch live demos, browse local Maleny produce, and join hands-on woodwork. Entry is $15, under 16 free. www.malenywoodexpo.com

MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC

May

The Mother’s Day Classic is an annual national fun run and walk raising funds for breast cancer research. The Sunshine Coast event is held on Sunday, 8 May at the Brightwater Sportsground, Mountain Creek, with a 4km walk or 4km and 8km run, entertainment and activity around the course. Entry fees from $20. www.mothersdayclassic.com.au

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LET’S CHAT

LIFE WORDS NICOLE FUGE

Lounging on a velvet chaise in Paris, dripping in diamonds, feasting on chocolate, cheese and red wine – the word luxury conjures up a myriad of images. But has that all changed? After all luxury means different things to different people. What does it mean to you?

t’s interesting to see how the ideals of luxury change over the years as society progresses, experiences recessions and financial booms, as technology evolves and even as we get older. But regardless of what you or I consider items or experiences of luxury, is there a limit? Can we indulge too much? The Romans believed there was a limit and subsequently created the first laws on luxury, in turn limiting excessive shows of wealth by restricting how much could be spent on banquets and adornment. They believed there was a point at which we are satisfied, anything beyond that we simply have too much and fail to be pleased.

“TRUE LUXURY is being able to own your TIME … not [to] be compelled by OBLIGATION.” – Ashton Kutcher In 200 AD, the Baths of Caracalla in Rome were considered to be optimal luxury, with heated water, bronze panels for sun reflection and a library for leisure reading. Between 1400-1600, several goods and foods such as vanilla, coffee, sugar, tobacco, cocoa and chocolate were introduced to European society, appealing to the lavish tastes of the upper classes. The exclusivity of these goods led them to fetch higher prices. Meanwhile, here in Australia during World War 1, tobacco, cakes, puddings, condensed milk, sugar, biscuits and newspapers were considered to be luxury items and rationed among troops and civilians.

“In a day and age where so much is easily accessible and people’s perception of WANT and NEED is becoming more blurred – perhaps the real luxuries are not tangible.” What is luxury in today’s modern age? Coco Chanel, who many people would say epitomises luxury, said, “Some people think luxury is the opposite of poverty. It is not. It is the opposite of vulgarity.” Whereas fashion designer Marc Jacobs believes luxury encapsulates anything you don't need, “You need food, water, clothing, shelter ... but good wine, good food, beautiful interiors, nice clothes; those aren't necessities, they are luxuries – it's all luxury”. But I think it goes even further than that. In a day and age where so much is easily accessible and people’s perception of want and need is becoming more blurred – perhaps the real luxuries are not tangible. “True luxury is being able to own your time – to be able to take a walk, sit on your porch, read the paper, not take the call, not be compelled by obligation,” actor Ashton Kutcher says. While American designer Michael Kors says the older he becomes, “the more I realise that the ultimate luxury is time”. It’s a sentiment I wholeheartedly believe in. I feel like time is moving faster as the years go by and it really is of the essence – so take the time to enjoy the company of your loved ones and really be in the moment with them, put down your phone (yet another technological luxury of the modern age), does it really matter how many likes and comments accumulate on the photos from your lavish holiday in the Maldives?

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FUTURE

Prima Ballerina IN THE WINGS WORDS NICOLE FUGE PHOTOS REBECCA SMITH

She may not be the most flexible dancer, or the biggest jumper, but Tayla Morrison’s artistry is unmatched and caught the attention of internationally-renowned ballet dancer Li Cunxin in callback auditions for the Queensland Ballet. After spending years perfecting the graceful classical Italian artform, Tayla has found her sparkle.

ayla Morrison presses her pointe shoe into the crushed amber-coloured rosin, her foot perfectly arched from years of polishing her technique, as music from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker crescendos through the

speakers. Tayla is the epitome of a ballerina, from her bright smile, to the delicate placement of her fingers, right down to her spidery long legs – which her mum Kim tells me have been one of her greatest assets from the moment she was born. “Tayla I don’t think I’ve told you this,” she says across the studio as Tayla relaxes into a split, “but when you were born, the midwife commented on how long your legs were and said you would grow up to be quite tall.” It’s a remark that was almost lost on Kim on 25 April, 1998, but having watched her darling daughter grow up into the statuesque beauty she is today, the midwife was right. Watching Tayla practice her solo for the Sunshine Coast Conservatory of Dance showcase, goosebumps creep across my skin. As Tayla arches and contorts across the floor – it’s hard to believe she’s only been dancing for five years. “I did ballet when I was five for a year, but I got bored with it,” she shares, “so I went into gymnastics and calisthenics and did that for about six years and it was all about stage presence and big showgirl sort of stuff. Then I came back to ballet at the age of 12 and started from there … my teacher, Karen Manley, saw something in me and wanted to mould me to be the ballerina I wanted to be. She has become my mentor. “I remember watching a video on YouTube of Svetlana Zakharova, a ballerina with the Russian Ballet, she’s just beautiful and inspired me to come back and I want to be like that – have that grace and beauty.” Wearing bright green underwear underneath her white leotard and possessing terrible technique, 12-year-old Tayla was a mere shadow of the dancer she is today. “I was so far behind what some of the other girls my age were like, but instead of that making me insecure, it motivated me and that’s why I pushed myself to catch up, if not overtake.” The last year has tested Tayla’s commitment, juggling Year 12 at Matthew Flinders Anglican College; 25 hours/six days a week training in ballet, contemporary and jazz on the Coast and in Brisbane; and part time teaching dancers aged seven to nine.

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CULTURE

“My NATURAL ABILITY came easy, but my CONFIDENCE didn’t.”

“She has the class, the poise, the elegance, the grace, the aptitude and the attitude,” Kim says in awe, “without sounding like a mother, she is the whole package.” “My natural ability came easy, but my confidence didn’t,” Tayla shares, “even though I was skinny, I didn’t feel the part and didn’t feel I had the right look and it’s taken a while for me to come into my own. “One of my favourite quotes which has inspired me to keep going is from the movie Unbroken, ‘A moment of pain is worth a lifetime of glory’ ... I do have the right to be here; I will make it to the top.” It’s already proving to be a busy year, with Tayla being invited to join the Queensland National Ballet, where she will spend 2016 dancing full time with world-renowned choreographers and teachers. “Hopefully in 2017 I’ll be in a company, whether that be Australian Ballet, Queensland Ballet or Western Australian Ballet, to get experience in Australia,” she says. “My goal, by the time it’s 2018, I want to be international, I want to be in the Royal Ballet in London.” While that may sound like a fanciful hope, it’s not out of reach for Tayla, who has been coached by and given the golden stamp of approval from Claudia Dean, who recently retired from the Royal Ballet. “She is considered royalty to me, she’d been in the company for years. Here was this amazing soloist I looked up to telling me I could make it to where she was and that I have what it takes to get there. It boosted my confidence to believe in myself and keep working at it,” she says. And work hard she has. “She’s known to come home and do ice baths, soak her feet in ice cold water to reduce inflammation, she’s grated her feet and put methylated spirits all over them, it’s insane what they have to do,” Kim says. “But that’s the art of ballet, it looks so unbelievably easy and graceful and that’s why I get so emotional, I see how much work she puts into it and you see it on stage and go ‘Bravo!’ but that’s thousands of hours of work to get to that level.” As tiny dancers tiptoe into the room, ready for their class, it’s a mirroring moment of Tayla’s introduction to ballet as a child – how time flies! april 2016

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A Sunshine Coast mum diagnosed with terminal cancer has written a book to help her son and other families fighting cancer. Ingrid Nelson shares her story.

HER LIGHT WORDS INGRID NELSON PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

DONNA PENNY WITH SON KAI

onna Penny is one of those people who makes a big impression from the moment you meet her. Her sparkling personality and love of life is infectious. I first met Donna during an interview for Profile late last year, when, in true Donna style, despite being told she had terminal cancer had just opened a hair salon with her two best friends. Little did we both know what the next six months had in store for this courageous Sunshine Coast mother of two. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 at just 35 years of age and undergoing a double mastectomy, Donna was given the all clear until the cancer returned five years later and she was informed of the devastating news it had spread to other parts of her body and was given just two years to live.

“It’s not that I’m scared of dying. I’m scared of leaving my KIDS behind and I want them to know their mum LOVED them more than ANYTHING in the world.” “Statistically, I was given 24 months but it depends on how you respond to treatment. I am now nine months past my expiry date and I am just taking it day by day and living life to the fullest,” says Donna. “Don’t get me wrong I have days when I sit in my cupboard and cry and think why me? “But I pick myself up and I always get over it. I just don’t think it’s going to happen to me. I don’t want to die. It’s not that I’m scared of 16

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PEOPLE dying. I’m scared of leaving my kids behind and I want them to know their mum loved them more than anything in the world.” One of the biggest hurdles Donna has faced since her terminal diagnosis has been trying to explain to her nine-year-old son Kai that her cancer is never going to go away. “I remember Kai asked the question “Why out of all the mummies in the world does this have to happen to my mummy?” said Donna.

“How do you EXPLAIN to a child what TERMINAL means? Why your hair is falling out? That you’re not going to get better?” “How do you explain to a child what terminal means? Why your hair is falling out? That you’re not going to get better?” Having searched high and low for books that were suitable for her son, Donna found they were all too sad and “morbid” so she decided to write her own book to explain her situation to Kai, penning a heartfelt children’s book called Why My Mummy? “I couldn’t find anything that wasn’t doom and gloom. I wanted to create something

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bright that would be child-friendly, using language he could understand. The book explains that mummy’s cancer will never go away but doctors are keeping the cancer sleeping with special medicine. “He doesn’t really understand the full impact of cancer but through the story he has more of an understanding of what his mum goes through. The book has really helped his understanding of the condition.” Sunshine Coast creative design agency What The Fox have made the book possible by donating their time to design and market the book, which has had an overwhelming response. “They have looked after me and helped me handle the craziness. We have been working together on a crowdfunding campaign and I am so overwhelmed and grateful for everyone’s support so far. I love the book and I was just hoping the world would love it and embrace it too.” Having been touched by cancer herself, with the loss of her first husband to brain cancer, The Project’s Carrie Bickmore was so moved by Donna’s story she flew to the Sunshine Coast in February to meet her and share her story on the show.

“They were going to do a live cross but then when Carrie was told about my story she practically dropped everything and flew up with her crew. She was so sympathetic and hugged me like she really meant it. We cried together, we shared stories together. I felt like she really cared. Her little boy lost his father so she knew what my family was going through.” Donna’s aim is to leave a legacy for her family to remember her by. She wrote the book in the hope it would help other parents talk to their children about terminal illness and it is the first of many in a series she intends to write to support families at different stages of the cancer journey. “I want families who are going through this to be able to read it together and not be intimidated by it because it doesn’t use big, intimidating words, it’s just explaining cancer the way we explain it in our family.” Donna, the Sunshine Coast is right behind you. To follow Donna’s journey and show your support visit www.facebook.com/ whymymummybook

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HOMEGROWN

Lavish LIFE

WORDS ANNA RAWLINGS PHOTOS CHESTERTON SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY

The opulence of floral symbolism in a swirl of white roses, a frothy bouquet of baby’s breath, a bunch of blooms the colours of the desert. Flowers have given Julia Hails an abundant life, stemming from a childhood in fairy-like gardens intertwined with the roots of a rich family history.

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The decadence of flowers as a luxury is evident in the hefty price tags some blooms can carry: • The rarity and beauty of the Gold Kinabalu Orchid from Malaysia earns it the high price of $5000 per plant • The demand for the Saffron flower, its development and cultivation sees it attract a price of up to $1500 per pound • The heavenly hued Juliet Rose is the most expensive rose developed, taking famed rose breeder David Austin 15 years to create and carrying up to a $5 million price tag. 18

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eonies, hydrangeas, cottage roses, a fountain of white Phalaenopsis orchids. … this is a peony here, very luxurious and gold-plated,” Julia Hails says, gently touching the creamy frills of a flower, “bold, jeweltoned darker foliage are a bit moody, like they have a dark side.” As the florist depicts each blossom, it’s easy to be swept up in the opulent allure of nature’s floral jewels. I’m chatting to Julia in her home studio, aptly positioned on Rose Street, Caloundra in a space accessorised by a beautiful bouquet of hydrangea, Queen Anne’s lace, saltbush and burgenoia Julia’s prepared for her photoshoot. A passion that was nurtured in childhood bloomed as an adult; after completing a nursing university degree and a short stint as a paediatric nurse in Queensland, Julia moved to Sydney for her husband’s position in the Australian Defence Force. Five years and three children later, the arrival of a bunch of flowers piqued Julia’s interest, prompting her to start shopping regularly for blossoms for their home and on one such flower outing, Julia ran into an old friend at Paddington Markets who invited her along to the Sydney Markets. “Do you know that scene in My Fair Lady at the very start where they are lifting the blankets off the flowers, and it’s as though you can smell the flowers?” Julia enthuses. “It’s my favourite part of the whole movie and when I walked into the Sydney flower markets, that’s what I experienced.” Julia returned to the flower markets every week, influenced by some of Australia’s most renowned florists, including Saskia Havekes of Grandiflora, and she was inspired to complete a design course at Pearson’s School of Floristry, a break from nursing giving Julia the chance to experiment with an early ‘sea change’ to her career. “I started doing work for the army, a lot of the boys in Afghanistan would call me wanting flowers for their loved ones, then I started doing their inaugural ball functions at City Hall,” says Julia. Following Julia’s husband’s return to Australia and her mother falling ill, the family moved to the Caloundra home they’d purchased with the intention of renovating years prior, with their now nine-year-old daughter and seven-yearold twins. Almost five years on, Julia is an award-winning wedding florist, and her business, Ginger Lily and Rose, has a clientele profilemag.com.au

of weddings and corporate/private events. Julia’s affinity with floristry also traces back through her family; her mother was a keen gardener and her maternal grandmother, who Julia sadly never met, was a devoted rose enthusiast. “This is her rose bowl,” Julia picks up a delicate gold vessel, “she had an award named after her at the Toowoomba Flower Show called the Sylvia Rose Bowl.” However, it was Julia’s paternal grandmother who got her hooked during school holidays. “We’d spend summers down in Victoria, she had the most phenomenal garden, and I had a very vivid imagination along with my cousin and my sister, we’d be fairies all day in the garden,” Julia smiles. “I love ferns back from when I was a kid, they are so delicate and fairy-like and when you hold them up to the light they are like a stained glass window, stunningly beautiful.” “I love the old-fashioned cottage roses, that scent of a real rose is my grandmother.” And while the blooms evoke strong familial memories, so too do the roots of Julia’s ancestors. An aged portrait of her grandfather takes pride of place in Julia’s studio – Geoffrey Shrapnel (the surname given to the ‘shrapnel shell’ invented by Julia’s eight-timesgreat-grandfather who also invented the butterfly corkscrew), one of the pioneers of the resuscitation of the Buderim Ginger Factory in Yandina.

“He came back from the war, and the Buderim Ginger Factory at that point was pretty bankrupt … he said, really the only way we are going to save this is to get into export,” Julia explains. “The factory became the biggest supplier of ginger in the southern hemisphere, and for his work he was awarded an Order of the British Empire and met the Queen.” Tragically, Geoffrey and his wife, Sylvia, were killed in a car accident on the Bruce Highway when they were 50 years old. “It’s terrible, but my mother’s always spoken so much about them, she’s so fond of their memory and of the family’s history that I feel like I know them anyway,” Julia muses. In fact, Julia’s business, Ginger Lily and Rose is an ironically beautiful moniker. “We bought this house on Rose Street, and I thought, one day I’m going to have a business called Ginger Lily on Rose and then when we went to Sydney I called it Ginger Lily and Rose. When I think about it, my grandmother was a rose fanatic and has an award named after her – it’s like I’ve managed to incorporate them into the name without realising it,” smiles Julia. JULIA SHARES HER TIPS FOR BUDDING FLOWER ENTHUSIASTS, ONLINE NOW AT WWW.PROFILEMAG.COM.AU april 2016

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Down to the last few dollars in her wallet, Jane Meredith took a huge leap of faith when she opened her first diamond simulant store in Noosa in 2000. Sixteen years later and Jane is now at the helm of nine successful stores across Australia. Ingrid Nelson shares her remarkable story.

JANE MEREDITH

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must admit, I do love a bit of bling, so I was delighted to be given the opportunity to interview Australia’s queen of sparkle herself, Jane Meredith, owner of the renowned diamond simulant chain Secrets. During my recent visit to her beautiful home in Noosa, I got to know the humble woman behind the famous brand as she candidly opened up about her rollercoaster rags to riches story. And not surprisingly, like most success stories, it wasn’t all sparkle. “I remember the first day we opened our doors in Noosa,” says Jane. “I was beside myself. I had a huge amount of fear. My business partner and I had no money behind us, just enough to open the store. I had an old beat up car that I would hide down a side street and then walk a long way into Noosa. I would stroll down Hastings Street past all the lovely boutiques in one of the two dresses I owned, looking at all these people living the highlife and I felt totally inadequate.” But what Jane lacked in confidence she made up for in passion, determination and belief in her product. “It’s challenging enough starting a new business, let alone creating a new category no one knows anything about. There was no benchmark for it. I had no idea how it was going to be received. But as long as you know what your intention is, you know you are going to jump through every loop you possibly can to make it work and you have to remember you will be challenged and boy was I challenged.” In fact, Jane was so full of self-doubt that just a week before the shop opened, she almost opted out. “I was sitting outside the shop, thinking I’m never going to be able to do this, all my doubts crept in and I wanted to run away. I walked into a Hastings Street newsagency and I was drawn to Richard Branson’s book Losing my Virginity. I had enough money for the book and two glasses of wine. So I sat at a café all day and read the book from front to back and never looked back.” Jane even remembers the first item she sold that day, the memory making her laugh out loud as she recounts how nervous she was. “It was a $95 pair of earrings and I couldn’t get them in the box, my hands were shaking so much. Then a gentleman came in and bought an $800 ring and he paid cash. I was trying to count the cash and the sweat was pouring down my back. I was left thinking, did that really happen? I wanted to run out of the shop and shout it from the rooftops. It just snowballed from there.” So where did it all begin for this plucky entrepreneur and how did she arrive at this pivotal moment in her life? Born to British parents in the 1960s, Jane grew up in a typical blue collar family in Sydney. Disillusioned with the school system, she convinced her parents to allow her to finish school at 15, which they agreed to, providing she found herself a secure job.

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“My parents were very much about playing it safe and staying within the square, as were most parents during that era. I ended up working in the public service for 20 years and although I enjoyed parts of it I was never truly happy, I always felt stifled. I didn’t know it back then but I think I was always a bit of an entrepreneur.” Going from one extreme to the other, Jane took a redundancy package and bought a Donut King franchise with her then-partner of 20 years and within three months of opening the business they separated and Jane’s life took a very different turn. “It was a really challenging time, he had a midlife crisis and took an interest in one of the younger employees. So everything in my life that was normal changed overnight. I was 33 at the time, so to be in my 30s, not married and with no children … I really didn’t know who I was, I felt like I had no purpose and it took me a long time to work that out.” But as they say, when one door closes another one opens and as fate would have it Jane moved to the Gold Coast and was offered a job through a friend, selling high-end jewellery. It was during this time she met her future business partner and jeweller Dietmar Gorlich who first introduced her to the idea of diamond simulants, but she was far from convinced. “I said, ‘Are you joking, women are not going to wear that’. I was working in the high-end of the industry, I was going to Versace balls and wearing millions of dollars of jewellery. “But then a lot of things happened during the next 12 months. I had a better understanding of the industry and I could see what diamonds meant to women and how those who couldn’t afford them felt less than. I discovered that only about nine per cent of women around the world could afford to buy the beautiful diamonds we were selling and that was when I had a lightbulb moment, it was when I got full clarity of what I needed to do, I wanted to even the playing field.” Jane partnered with Dietmar and her business was born. So what exactly are diamond simulants I hear you ask? According to Jane, modern diamond simulants are not detectable to the naked eye and have come a long way from the old cubic zirconias we were introduced to in the ‘70s. “Back then they would break down and go milky and they didn’t realise the cutting of the stone was more important than the colour and clarity. If it is not cut to the ideal proportions it cannot sparkle. “Since then, there have been advancements in technology and in the mineral base which is zirconium oxide. The same heat required to create a diamond underground is replicated in the lab to create the diamond simulants, similar as a synthetic ruby or sapphire is made.”

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But despite her success, Jane has also had her fair share of challenges along the way including the GFC, which took a big toll on the business. “We got hit by the gold market even before the GFC. We are forever driven by gold and the dollar and they tend to stay in sync most of the time but it went way out of kilter in 2007 and had a massive effect on us,” says Jane. “Then the GFC hit, combined with increasing rent prices, reduced margins, high labour and utility costs and lower volume, it was the perfect storm.”

“It’s challenging enough starting a new business, let alone creating a NEW CATEGORY no one knows anything about. There was NO BENCHMARK for it. I had no idea how it was going to be received.”

But like all good business owners worth their salt, Jane and her team have ridden the storm and come out the other end. “You just have to make bigger and better decisions. Cutting margins and cutting profit is just what you do in business as it goes up and down. Success is not a straight line.” And there have been some valuable lessons learnt along the way. “You need to be really really passionate about what you want to do and I know that’s a bit of a cliché but if you’re not you are never going to get past the hard bits because there will be nothing else driving you. If you make it just about money it won’t happen. “Also, you must surround yourself with people who do it better than you. It was the one part of Richard Branson’s book I didn’t follow early on. I was challenged by colleagues who I thought were better than me. If I look back on my life, I thought I was stupid so I felt I had to prove myself and nothing was ever good enough. I was intimidated by people who were smarter than me. Of course I have worked on this and I thankfully no longer suffer from this illusion, I just admire them.” Jane is as passionate today as she was 16 years ago about her business, with plans to have 100 stores by 2025. “I still absolutely love what I do. I’m continually inspired by the confidence and sense of being valued women get when they leave the store with the jewellery of their dreams. What was once unobtainable can now be a reality for them.” Sounds like Jane’s found the secret to success. Shhhh! 26

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Immediately following stressful events such as emotional trauma, or chronic ongoing pressure can have such a substantial effect on your body that it can drive you into a pathological depression with anxiety, or for some it may cause a chronic fatigue state leaving you struggling to get out of bed each day. Recognising that this has happened gives you back the power to end the depression or anxious state, and therefore the stress, once your body is able to cope again. High stress, whether that be through an overwhelming work load, a difficult and strained relationship, financial pressures, or grief from a loss, can all trigger your stress hormone, cortisol, to rise well above normal, which automatically shuts down your digestive system while your body responds in the fight or flight mode only. In this state, your digestive function rapidly declines, just when you need it the most, leading to poor absorption of nutrients such as vitamin C, iron, Vitamin D, B6, B12, iodine, zinc and many more necessary nutrients for energy and the production of brain chemicals that make you feel positive, driven, excited by life, and happy.

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Internationally-renowned artist Rick Everingham is drawn to painting patinas, the layer that forms on surfaces as a mark of passage. And in a case of life imitating art, his own patina canvasses a 20-year immersion with Italy as he returns to the Australian art scene.

love the way time ages things, I’ve always liked landscape, cityscapes and old buildings, and that’s one of the appeals of Italy of course, there’s so much patina everywhere,” Rick Everingham says. Rick and his wife Desley (Des) have put down roots in the Hinterland artisan hub of Maleny, after two decades of travelling, painting and residing in the Italian villages of Soiana and San Gimignano, and their new place to call home draws parallels to their Tuscan lifestyle. “Maleny is a close community, everybody has time to talk and in Italy everybody talks all the time, so it’s a bit like living in a little village,” smiles Rick. It was during a reconnaissance tour through America and Europe’s museums and art galleries with his young family in 1977 that the first inklings of Rick’s affinity with Italy grew, before he returned in 1991 for an exhibition of purely Italian work. “We stayed in the home of an elderly Italian artist for a month and she asked if I’d like to have an exhibition with her the following year, so we went back in ‘92 and that began annual visits.”

From that first exhibition with Grazia Lolli Redini at Palazzo Ciotta in San Gimignano, a 20-year immersion began, as Rick and Des lived in Tuscan villages for three months each year before returning to Australia for Rick to paint what would aptly go on to be The Italian Series. “There are two magical points that happen for me as I’m painting. There’s a point where a painting changes from being something I’m working on, and it becomes an entity in itself. And there’s another point that always intrigues me, where one more mark on the painting, and it says it’s finished,” Rick muses. Despite having “always painted”, Sydney born and raised Rick didn’t intend to become a full time artist, upon leaving school he entered advertising/commercial art and worked for three years in a Sydney studio under the eye of artist Graeme Inson. “I started off painting in oils and I’m still painting in oils ... he taught me a particular technique which is tonal realism,” Rick says. In 1966, Rick was called for the National Conscription Service during the Vietnam War, and he became an officer, before training as a pilot.

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“I still painted all the time in the army, I used to do portraits of fellow pilots and their wives,” remembers Rick. He was transferred to Amberley, Brisbane for helicopter pilot training with the Army Aviation Regiment, however during a training flight at Ipswich, Rick was involved in a serious crash. “The conclusion of the official army investigation was misadventure. I fractured my spine and spent five months in hospital,” shares Rick, “you’ll notice I walk with a limp, I’ve got a bit of nerve damage to my leg from it.” While recovering in hospital, Rick enjoyed regular visits from the girl he’d previously been on just three dates with – his now-wife Des. The couple married in 1969, a year after Rick was discharged from the army and returned to commercial art in Brisbane, before being offered the chance of a one-man exhibition in 1970. Since then he has had an impressive career spanning 45 years; Rick has featured in mixed and one-man exhibitions in Australia and around the world, established galleries in Brisbane and filmed television segments. His paintings have scooped awards such as the American Bicentennial Prize (QLD)

“There’s a point where a painting changes from being something I’m WORKING ON, and it becomes an ENTITY in itself.” and Stanthorpe Art Prize (QLD), finalist in the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, and feature in private and corporate collections in Australia, America, England, France, Japan, New Guinea, New Zealand, Spain, Greece and Italy; former Federal Arts Minister Senator George Brandis is a big fan. “(The travel) has influenced my work because I’ve had a huge number of subjects. We had two little boys (now adult sons Andrew and Nicholas), a lot of my early paintings were of activities with the kids and their friends, as well as houses and landscapes,” Rick says. Rick and Des moved their official residency back from Italy to Brisbane in 2010, coinciding with Rick’s 100th one-man exhibition. Then in 2014, the nowgrandparents moved to Maleny. “It’s lovely and comfortable and has a bit of soul to it,” Rick smiles. The property is the old Thynne property house owned by sisters

who also owned the land Mary Cairncross Park is on, with space to accommodate Rick’s other artistic passions of bronze sculptures and carving stone, and newly-opened private studio/gallery. Rick is currently showing pieces at local art studios, including Art on Cairncross, and a Sydney gallery has asked him for an exhibition on the Amalfi Coast, which will see him return to Italy in late spring. “I said when we moved back from Italy, The Italian Series was going to be phased out … but in hindsight I haven’t finished it, I love the connection in Italy.” Arrivederci.

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The Sunshine Coast has long been touted as a desirable location for professionals, families and retirees. But advancements in the health sector are making it even more sought-after for leading doctors in their field.

ambour Selangor Private Hospital has recently undergone a significant refurbishment, adding 19 new private rooms and improving the depth of its multidisciplinary patient focused rehabilitation

services. As part of that growth, the Ramsay Health hospital has also welcomed three new doctors to its team – General Physician and Endocrinologist Dr Merryn Thomae, and Rehabilitation Medicine Physicians Dr Catherine MacIntosh and Dr Zeshan Ali.

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Dr Merryn ThoMae General Physician anD enDocrinoloGisT

Dr Merryn Thomae’s introduction to the health profession came in 1993 when she was granted a military scholarship through the University of Newcastle, and joined the Australian Defence Force as an undergraduate medical officer with the Navy. Dr Thomae was posted to the Middle East, including working at the United Nations Hospital, Qalqilya, in West Bank; South Lebanon; Israel and Syria; as well as East Timor, Sydney, Perth, Jervis Bay and Brisbane. She then transferred to the Army and posted to East Timor in 2000. “It was fantastic, an amazing personal experience, but also very good professionally,” she says honestly. “I had a medical post on the border at Maliana, in East Timor and was responsible for the care of the Australian soldiers, but also the United Nations police, United Nations civilian personnel, and local people.” Dr Thomae left the Defence Force in 2001 to pursue specialist training at Prince Charles Hospital and went on to work across a number of hospitals including the Royal Brisbane, Mater and Princess Alexandra. Through her role as a General Physician and Endocronologist, she says she has a holistic approach to medicine and care. “We do everything, the whole body, and are very happy to see people with diagnostic dilemmas, chronic illness, new diagnosis of 32

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“I have a HolIStIC approaCH to medicine and care.” diabetes and chronic conditions,” she says. In February, the mother of ten-year-old twins moved to the Sunshine Coast and is keen to immerse herself in her new local community. “I love contributing to the community I’m living in, whether that be in the hospital, with the RSL or other veterans groups or community groups, I really want to be involved in everything, work and personally.” profilemag.com.au

Dr caTherine MacinTosh rehabiliTaTion MeDicine Physician

While Dr MacIntosh says she’s only at the beginning of her career, having been working as specialist for just over a year, she has a lengthy background in the health industry – which almost didn’t happen. “At the same time I got into medicine as a seventeen-year-old, I also got a scholarship to go to the University of Washington in Seattle on a full gymnastic scholarship, so I went over there.” Years later, Dr MacIntosh went on to become a physiotherapist and worked in Sydney and then in London – where she decided she wanted to go back and study medicine. “I found when I was working in physiotherapy I really liked being holistic in looking after older people and their ongoing care, and as a physio I liked doing rehabilitation,” she says. Having lived in Tamworth for 10 years, Dr MacIntosh, her husband and their three children aged twelve, nine and four, packed up their lives and moved to the Sunshine Coast in January.

Now in her new role, Dr MacIntosh is keen to expand the rehabilitation service at Selangor and Noosa Private Hospital, while continuing to care for outpatients through the day rehabilitation programs. The types of conditions Dr MacIntosh tends to are trauma, orthopedic conditions, pre- and post-surgery, neurological conditions such as a stroke, acquired traumatic brain injuries, neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders, as well as amputations. She also helps patients who have had a complicated hospital visit, either medical or surgical admission, and become deconditioned and need time to get on their feet again. “The part I like the best is looking after older people, that’s the majority of people we look after in rehab and it gives you the opportunity to be holistic in your care,” she says. “And you see people get better which is always good.”

“and you see people get Better which is always good.”

Dr Zeshan ali rehabiliTaTion MeDicine Physician

“Dr ali is wanting to improve the qualIty of lIfe of the elderly population.” april 2016

Having worked in the public sector at Mackay Base Hospital for over two years and undergoing extensive work across Brisbane, Dr Ali possesses a comprehensive knowledge of the rehabilitation services available to patients. Two of Dr Ali’s greatest achievements to date have been setting up a private rehabilitation unit in Mackay, as part of his initial job placement, and being part of establishing rehab services at the Mater Hospital. In December, Dr Ali and his young familyof-four moved to the Sunshine Coast where he has been working at Selangor, as well as consulting at the Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital and has Day programs and consulting at Noosa Private Hospital. “The Sunshine Coast is going to be a new hub of excellence in medicine, surgery and rehabilitation services,” he says. Dr Ali is “very passionate” about his patients and rehabilitation medicine, particularly how he can improve people’s lives.

“This is the only specialty where you see your patients improving not only in their medical and surgical issues, but also in their physical function, their mobility, their quality of life, their independence in the community, and later down the track they can stay longer in the community rather than having frequent hospital admissions,” he says. “When you contribute to optimising that level of independence for these patients it’s very rewarding, it’s like a gold medal … it’s very satisfying if you can contribute to someone’s life.” Dr Ali, who is completing his Masters of Medicine focusing on chronic pain management, is wanting to improve the quality of life of the elderly population here on the Coast – tending to geriatric issues including deconditioning after medical or surgical illness, rehabilitation for amputee patients, Parkinson’s disease, neurodegenerative diseases like dementia, balance and gait improvement, and chronic pain management. profilemagazine

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hat started as a creative outlet has flourished into two successful businesses for Emily Larkin, founder of Stella Weddings and Events, and recently-launched flower delivery company The Posy Co. “I created Stella Weddings and Events in 2014 from a desire to combine my passion for weddings and styling. I was blown away by the support of my then local Brisbane community. When we relocated to the Sunshine Coast we received an even greater level of support here!” Emily shares. “My second business, The Posy Co., was launched almost out of necessity for the work we were doing with Stella Weddings; I needed affordable, market-fresh flowers for weddings and other events.” Interestingly, Emily’s background is far from weddings; after a childhood spent in an Air Force family she studied a Bachelor of Business, majoring in HR and Employment Relations and went on to work as an HR professional, and also holds a Bachelor of Laws, but shares there’s no plan to work in that field just yet. After all, her wedding industry businesses have bloomed; Emily scored a five-star rating from a national wedding directory in 2015. “One of the biggest obstacles I’ve personally faced was connecting with young, like-minded entrepreneurs,” Emily says. “Sometimes you have a great business idea and you just need to bounce it off someone who knows what you’re going through. I’ve found the Profile launches great for making these connections!” Of achieving balance while simultaneously running two companies that admittedly marry well together, Emily reveals, “the key is having a supportive family.” 34

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ridget Dyer’s business is in numbers, and when it comes to the finance industry, the dynamic young businesswoman is a diamond in the rough. “I started the business with the vision of doing things differently in the male-dominated world of financial planning. I had a big push and unconditional support of my family and friends around me,” shares Bridget, founder of Diamond Partners Wealth Management and Financial Planning. The epitome of a young entrepreneur, Bridget began working in the Financial Planning industry at 19 years old, and completed her Financial Planning Degree at age 21; choosing to go out on her own and open her business mid-2015 at 27 years old. “The biggest triumphs have to be the compliments received from clients, it’s a real intrinsic reward when you’re reassured of why you started your own business,” she says. “The biggest obstacles have been juggling all tasks from working on my business as much as working in it, this however probably just goes with the nature of starting your own firm.” To counter this, Bridget strives to maintain that elusive work/ life balance, thriving in the Coastal lifestyle as a long-term Caloundra local. “I put the effort in while I’m in the office which usually allows me to switch off when I’m at home. I wouldn’t be practicing what I preach if I didn’t step back and make time for the things I love!” This year, Bridget hopes to expand her team with a university graduate, and potentially another adviser, and is looking to commence further study via the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) in 2017. “Our first birthday is on 1 July so I’m looking forward to hitting that milestone. My goalposts keep moving and I’m always re-evaluating my benchmarks, so watch this space!”

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He is one of the most respected golf coaches in the business, with an unrivalled ability to produce champion players

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We find out that owning or running a business is not for the faint-hearted

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Celebrate EVERYDAY! In business, as in life, I believe you attract people like yourself. So I have always found that you need to be the right ‘boss’ to attract the right staff and clients. A business owner who has the right intentions, who puts people and clients first, and has an ethos of giving more than taking, will create such a positive environment that the business can’t help but grow and prosper. Having the right ethos in your business is part of my ‘High-five’ of business success. A FEW YEARS AGO, when I looked at my business, I realised that to create the business success I desired I had to change my approach in two areas.

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I had to get the right people in my business and have the best possible team – a team focused on the success of the clients and not focused on themselves.

 I had to decide on the type of client I wanted to work with, rather than just accepting any client. Having happy, successful clients makes it much easier to run a successful business.

I wrote down a detailed description of the type of employees and clients I desired. Second, I planned how I would keep both my team and clients all moving in the same positive direction. A huge part 44

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of this for me is ‘Celebrating Success’ and I try to do this everyday. What makes this even better is that everyone loves celebrations and good times.

Here are ﬁve strategies you can use to help build a happier team at work:

 Provide a sense of purpose for

your people – we focus on how each person can help create an awesome customer experience.

 Give opportunities for success so employees feel like they’re progressing toward a goal.

 Encourage, reward and

recognition among your team allows success and motivates them to do even more.

And here are some specific things I try to do that can create everyday celebrations: • We celebrate birthdays in a big way which means cakes, flowers, photos and more. • Rewarding staff spontaneously for their contributions with gift cards, movie tickets, wine or weekends away. • Simple things like ‘high-fiving’ in the office to celebrate great news. • Our clients receive gift hampers when milestones are achieved. Considering all of us spend a great deal of our life at work it makes sense to me to have fun. Why else would you turn up each day and spend so much time doing something if you didn’t enjoy it? When it’s a passion it’s not work!

 Create a balance through ﬂexibility

in roles and balancing work and life. Giving staﬀ ﬂexibility to fit in life and family increases loyalty and longevity in your team.

 Create a culture of trust open and honest communication is essential when building your team. If your staﬀ have no fear in alerting you to errors, then you can fix problems before they become a major issue.

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PERFORMANCE WORDS JESSICA CROFTS PHOTOS REBECCA SMITH

Grant Field is considered to be one of the most respected golf coaches in the business and while his ability to produce champion players is unrivalled, it’s his altruistic approach in putting others first that truly speaks volumes. So how does the Queensland Academy of Sport Assistant Golf Coach get the best out of his elite performers? GRANT FIELD

s I walk across the manicured green of the Twin Waters golf course to meet Grant Field, the scenery is something I could never tire of. Neighbouring a pristine lake, Grant’s office sits out in the open and as I approach him from afar, he is doing what he does best. Exuding a laid back and easygoing attitude, Grant is one of Australia’s leading golf coaches. Being a Certified Member of the Australian PGA, Advanced in Coaching, he is on the coaching panel of Golf Qld and the Boy’s Team State Coach. But these are only a few of Grant’s long list of achievements.

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In 2012, he was awarded Queensland PGA Teaching Professional of the Year, being nominated for the award the last four years in a row and is one of only a small number of coaches to be accredited with the AimPoint Green Reading Certification in Australia. Given Grant’s success, it’s no surprise it stems from a young age, as he started playing when he was 11 years old and finished his traineeship at 21. Then, after only playing for a year, Grant realised it wasn’t his sole passion to play, but to help others grow. “I wanted to help the people I was playing with, more than I was worried about playing

my own game,” he says, “I decided early on that coaching was what I wanted to do.” Living on the Sunshine Coast all his life, Grant has become a highly regarded golf coach and his reputation as ‘the best in the business’ keeps his student list growing greater every day, with the success of his pupils speaking for itself. Grant’s amazing coaching skills have led him to travel to all areas of the world, including Torrey Pines and Pebble Beach in the United States for US PGA Tour tournaments. “I’ve been to Malaysia for tour events, Argentina with an Australian Team and all over Australia with Queensland Teams,

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“Seeing others achieve their GOALS and be the BEST they can be is quite REWARDING.” I also went to some golf schools in the US from a learning point of view. Going forward I’ll be mainly travelling to the US and potentially Europe,” says Grant. “Most of the competitions are in the US. I do travel with a young guy I coach who won his US Tour card for this year.” As a busy man himself, Grant is quite flexible with his work, training individuals and teams. “I coach from a number of different aspects,” he says. “We have the Australian Golf Performance Centre based at two facilities, one here at Twin Waters Golf Club and one at Pelican Waters Golf Club, so I do three

generally the honesty and integrity of what people’s true characters are. “And from a social aspect they will spend more time with family and friends if they are out enjoying themselves walking around the golf course. If people enjoy playing, then they’ll generally play more. “I work with a lot of elite players, so as much as people say it must be great to win this or that, the reality is you’re helping people to better their lives and that’s just as rewarding.

it to that elite level, but the more they can ignore that, the better,” he says. “You have to look at it as a choice, not a sacrifice. It’s your choice to do what you want to do. I don’t like the word sacrifice because if you're sacrificing something it means you’re going without and the longer you go without something, you end up going the other way.

“With every challenge there’s going to be FRUSTRATION but it's how you pull through it that can lead to EXCELLENCE. If it was easy, everybody would do it.” days here at Twin, a day at Pelican and a day with the Queensland Academy of Sport program based at Brookwater. “I also take teams away a few times a year and have a few elite squads that I coach on a weekly basis. I’m a pretty busy man.” For Grant, it’s not always about being the best at the game, he strongly believes golf provides health benefits, both mentally and physically. “It’s about being outside in an environment with people you generally like spending time with,” he says. “Golf is also a great judge of character. How you see people react on the golf course is a reflection of who they are, and it’s april 2016

“I love helping them try to reach their full potential. Seeing others achieve their goals and be the best they can be is quite rewarding. “Of course with every challenge there’s going to be frustration but it's how you pull through it that can lead to excellence. If it was easy, everybody would do it.” As a big promoter of self improvement, Grant’s advice to young golfers is to never listen to naysayers – it’s sound advice which could also be applied to everyday business. “There are too many people telling them they can’t do things. It’s one of the biggest challenges and the reality is not many make profilemagazine

Rights and obligations about funeral arrangements and disposal of bodies is an area of law which is not even thought of until we hear media coverage of disputes about the funeral arrangements for celebrities like Michael Jackson and Anna Nicole Smith. Pippa Colman of Pippa Colman & Associates Solicitors talks about funeral arrangements and who can do what?

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

WHO CAN DO WHAT? PIPPA COLMAN & ASSOCIATES SOLICITORS

n 2008, there were 143,900 deaths registered in Australia with 27,335 in Queensland. Because of complex family arrangements such as blended families and de facto families, and cultural, religious and social differences, it is inevitable that there will be disputes about funeral arrangements. At the heart of those disputes is the question – who has the right to organise the funeral and who pays for this? In 2015, the Supreme Court of Queensland made a decision in relation to funeral arrangements where the body of the deceased had lain in a mortuary for 13 years after a dispute about the manner of death and appropriate arrangements. Here are some general propositions: • If a person has named an executor in a Will, and the executor is ready, willing and able to arrange for the funeral, the executor has the right to do so. • Although a person can specify an executor in their Will, a person, during their lifetime, has no right to dictate what will happen to their body after their death. • A person with the privilege of choosing how to bury a body is expected to consult with other stakeholders, but is not legally bound to do so. • If there is no Will or no executor is named in the Will, then the person who has the highest right to apply to the Court for the right to administer the Will has the same “rights” as the executor in relation to the arrangements for the disposal of the body of the deceased.

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• The right of the surviving spouse or de facto spouse will be preferred to the right of children. • Where two or more persons have an equally ranking privilege/ right, the practicalities of burial without unreasonable delay will decide the issue. • If a person dies in a situation where there is no competent person willing to bury the body, the householder where the death occurs has the responsibility for burying the body. • A person who spends their own money in burying a body has the right to take action to recover his or her reasonable costs and expenses from the estate. This includes the cost of headstones. • The holder of the right of burial cannot use the right in such a way as to exclude friends and relatives of the deceased expressing their affection for the deceased in a reasonable and appropriate manner such as by placing flowers on the grave. • After the death of the executor or administrator, the right to control the grave passes to the legal personal representative of the original deceased, not the legal personal representative of the holder of the right of burial. The “right” thing to do is to make your reasonable wishes known before you die to avoid any disputes during what is a highly emotional time.

Pippa Colman & Associates Solicitors 07 5458 9000 12/64 Sugar Road Maroochydore Q www.pippacolman.com

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WORDS WARREN TEGG, BENNETT CARROLL SOLICITORS

ccording to the Bureau of Statistics, there are more than 800,000 small businesses in Australia – many of these businesses are operated by couples taking control of their future. One third of these businesses will fail in the first four years, but the other two thirds succeed and those couples go on to create their own lifestyle supported by a business they started and grew during their relationship. While they both make a contribution, one of those contributions is more passive than the other. In the instance of a relationship break-up involving a business, it is common for one of the parties to be quite uninformed about the operation and record-keeping in the business, even if they have had some exposure to keeping the books or financial records of the business. It is common in Australia for a self employed individual to structure his or her business in a trust to permit income splitting for tax planning. But how does it work? Often I see the case where the wife or home-maker in these business structures is a passive party. The annual reports for the business are prepared by the accountant and they distinguish between the Trust (which will have as its trustee, usually, a single director company operated by the husband as that sole director). What we see in those reports is an income and expenses statement (called a profit and loss) and a balance sheet. These documents house very important information in a matrimonial split and it takes a specific knowledge of how to read these financial reports to unearth the facts. We tend to look for things like opening and closing stock and depreciation in any business that holds stock or is in manufacturing; and review any loans in the balance sheet – that may be loans to the business by shareholders such as one or the other of the parties, or loans by the business to directors or company members, which may be affected by Division 77A of the Tax Act or require forgiving in any settlement. If you are a party to a business, the director or shareholder of a Family Company or a beneficiary of a trust then it is very important that your solicitor is both knowledgeable and experienced at reading these financial statements.

WARREN TEGG BENNETT CARROLL SOLICITORS

INVESTORS TURNING TO COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WORDS CHRIS SALES, LUXE COMMERCIAL

The thought of investing in commercial property might seem like a far-fetched proposition; a luxury and privilege best left to the well-heeled and successful. Not any longer.

nvesting in commercial property is becoming increasingly popular, and a viable option particularly for Mum and Dad investors to build wealth. Luxe Commercial managing director Chris Sales says more first time commercial investors are taking advantage of the money sitting in their self-managed super funds. “Commercial property investments are no longer considered elitist, they can be a great alternative to a residential investment, often with better returns,” Chris says. “It’s not the luxury out-of-reach investment people might have once thought.” There are plenty of reasons why investors like buying commercial property, among them are the long lease options, up to 10 years with options to renew, and the outgoings are often covered by the tenants, who generally also take better care of a property. “There are some great buying opportunities on the Sunshine Coast from a small industrial shed or retail space, to a commercial-grade office in Maroochydore,” Chris says. “Buyers should always consider the location, proximity to amenities, size of property and market demand to assess the viability of any potential investment opportunity.” Chris advises buyers to always study the market and to do their homework before looking at commercial property. “It’s not unlike how you would approach a residential property investment,” he says. “Whether you’re new to the market or an old hand at property, investing in commercial can produce some high quality and consistent returns.” To find out if a commercial property is the right investment for your portfolio contact the team at Luxe Commercial for a confidential discussion.

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leadership AND

DECISION MAKING Owning or running a business is not for the faint-hearted, particularly when it comes to effectively leading your team towards greatness. I recently caught up with the Blokes about Town over a delicious lunch at Ocean Ended, Maroochydore for their take on the subject.

o matter what business you are in, regardless of how big or small it is, the ability to lead your team effectively and productively is pivotal to its overall success. Leadership is one of the hottest topics in the business world right now and there have been millions of books written on the subject, however, good management and leadership often comes down to experience and learning what doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work. Often it has little to do with seniority or titles but more the ability to inspire and

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motivate. A good leader leads by example and encourages the team to perform to their optimum at all times. So what are the characteristics of a good leader? Is it a skill we are born with or can it be learned? What are the challenges they face? To get some answers I posed the questions to a bunch of local business owners who are all great leaders in their own right, for their thoughts on what it takes to successfully lead their team. Joining me for lunch was Guy Gibbons, CEO of Bennett Carroll Solicitors; Drew Grosskreutz,

A good leader LEADS by example and encourages the team to PERFORM to their optimum at all times. CEO of Otium; Jamie Grigg, CEO of JGI Insurance Brokers; Jack Childs, CEO of Think Investment Realty and Tony Chamberlain, Owner and Instructor at Kumon Kawana Waters Education Centre.

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profile: Is there any particular leader who inspires you and your decision making process? guy: To be honest no. I pinch little bits from everywhere. I see clever people every day doing smart stuff I can adapt for my business. jack: I agree, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel you just have to keep your eyes open for good ideas. drew: I get so much great information from Twitter. They have 140 characters to impress me, it’s short, sharp interesting tidbits of information I can use.

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profile: What are the most important decisions you make as a leader/owner of your business? guy: I’m a numbers man so I have seven or eight KPIs I work to. I find that’s the easiest way to make decisions. I have to have something to hang on to and to test and measure. drew: The leadership I gravitate towards is followship, so being a leader people want to follow. I try and practice that as much as possible. I’m passionate about the staff following someone they respect. If you have happy staff, you have low turnover of staff and consistency of message.

“One of the most important things I learnt from a man I worked for 25 years ago was the importance of TESTING and MEASURING.”

- JACK CHILDS

profile: What traits do good leaders have? drew: For a start they have to want to be there and that goes back to giving them a platform to be brave enough to speak up and to bring up any problems, issues and concerns. There are times when we have had to change our business rapidly so a good leader needs to be able to adapt to that change. I also invest in coaching for my leadership staff so they feel confident in what they are doing and I don’t have to second guess how they are feeling. tony: I always carve out a niche for myself wherever I have worked. I had a staff of 150 teachers from all over the world when I worked in education in Japan. The biggest thing for me as a leader is the contact. I always liked to be available even if it was via Skype to get face-to-face with staff. I find that solves a lot of problems rather than letting things sit and stew.

DREW GROSSKREUTZ

jamie: I think you have to be a bit of a maverick. For me, it came from working somewhere I felt dissatisfied. I could see where changes needed to be made but was frustrated they weren’t put in place. That’s when I decided to become a business owner and director. jack: I’m pretty lucky, I got my first management role when I was 21 and I’m now 65. I have learned a lot about different management styles over the years and have used just about every one of them myself. One of the most important things I learnt from a man I worked for 25 years ago was the importance of testing and measuring and it’s the one thing we do better than most. I was lucky enough to have a couple of good mentors when I was young who gave me a crack and taught me stuff you can’t learn from a book. You can also learn a great deal from younger people too. april 2016

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“I believe ‘EFFECTIVE’ leaders are people who draw on a vast array of SKILLS and experiences built up throughout their lives and thus live ahead of their people; leading by POSITIVE example.” - TONY CHAMBERLAIN

profile: Are leaders born or made? jamie: I think some people naturally take charge, you don’t have to tell them four or five times to do one task. There are always those individuals who want to take more responsibility and naturally rise to the top. jack: I believe they develop from childhood which starts from watching their parents, through to when they start working and watching the way leaders around them work. I believe developing and learning from other leaders never stops. tony: My view is based on the Japanese idea of “SENSEI”. It literally means one who lives ahead of others. Therefore, I believe ‘effective’ leaders are people who draw on a vast array of skills and experiences built up throughout their lives and thus live ahead of their people; leading by positive example. profile: What are the challenges of being a leader? guy: You have to think fast and have the ability to think on your feet. You don’t see that in those who are not natural leaders. tony: I think it’s important not to be too hard on yourself. When you are operating at a certain level you are going to make mistakes, you are going to get knocked down and that’s okay. drew: There are challenges every day but I love it. It’s what I thrive on. I love leading a team of mostly women too. They are the most loyal employees. 56

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There is something quite magical about dining on the water’s edge and that is certainly the case at Ocean Ended which is set on the ever changing waters at the mouth of the Maroochy River. Oozing sophistication and charm, it was the perfect spot to catch up for a leisurely lunch with the Blokes about Town and our polished and professional waiter (and owner) Paul Holmes made the experience one to remember. Passionate about delivering fresh, local produce with a focus on seafood, Paul and his team have created a delicious menu and chosen an expansive wine list to suit most palates. We were spoilt for choice when it came to the lunch menu. First course included Ocean Ended prawn roll, slaw and kipfler chips; spanner crab and smoked cod cakes and mustard cream; beef carpaccio, herb salmoriglio, caper berries and parmesan or my choice, Mooloolaba tiger prawns on a rosemary skewer served on a bed of watermelon, heirloom tomato and mint salad – yum! Second course was just as delicious. Each dish was vying for my attention, but I couldn’t go past the linguini of crab, chilli, lemon and parsley and it was without doubt the best linguini I have eaten – big call I know! Perfectly portioned, light and with just the right balance of delicate flavours, it really hit the spot. Other choices included the duck confit, white bean, membrillo and sherry vinegar; Gympie beef eye fillet with fondant potato and butter sauce or maple glazed pork cutlet, potato hotcake, spiced corn and bacon butter. Going by the clean plates around the table, each of the dishes were a big hit, with all of the guests commenting on the freshness of the produce and the exquisite flavours. Chef Steve Hillen really knows his stuff and is passionate about serving beautiful fresh simple Coastal cuisine and it shows. Paul and his team treated us to superb wines to match each course, which went down a treat. Do yourself a favour and drop in and see Paul and the team. You’ll love it. Ocean Ended – Restaurant & Bar Ground Floor, Platinum 1/14 Duporth Avenue, Maroochydore Phone: 5443 4310

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fter one of the busiest summer seasons in the Noosa area for many years, we are now experiencing a marked increase in the number of people looking to buy here. And the interest in apartments and units has been especially keen. In the last couple of months I have sold seven reasonably-priced units in the Peregian and Coolum region and last week a beautiful million-dollar-plus luxury apartment in the heart of Noosa. Traditionally we have mainly seen investors in this segment. But now we have people who have holidayed on the Coast for years who are looking for a retirement home. Others are seeking a vacation getaway to share with their families, and yes, there are still investors around, attracted by the ongoing low interest rates and good returns. When talking with these various buyers one consistent theme emerges â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even those who intend to live in their units still love the idea that they are purchasing a home they can easily lock up and leave to go travelling. Despite the fact that we live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, Sunshine Coasters love to hit the road in their caravans, go cruising to exotic ports, or fly off to explore the world. It seems that every now and then we just like to confirm that where we live is still the best place there is.

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“If your home has little or no street appeal, the buyer is going to feel NEGATIVE VIBES and be reluctant to even ENTER the property.”

OPEN THAT DOOR WORDS SUE GODFREY, THE ART OF PROPERTY STAGING

When it comes time to sell your property, it is vital that you strike an emotional connection from the very start – which is why your street presentation is essential.

ften sellers overlook the outside of their property and concentrate on the inside. Any photography you’ve had taken has paid attention to the inside and showcases features of the property, but doesn’t give you a good indication of the street appeal. So the next stage of selling will entice the prospective buyers to do either, a Google Map/Street search, a drive by or visit an open home. If your home has little or no street appeal, the buyer is going to feel negative vibes and be reluctant to even enter the property. Even if they do, that first impression will stay with them and that ‘emotional’ connection is

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going to be harder to work with in creating a sale. It is vital that you strike that emotional connection from the very start – so your street presentation is very important. Stand out on your street and look at your property as if you are doing it for the first time. What do you see? Overgrown gardens, poor lawn care, broken foot paths, shabby fences, too much foliage against the house, tired looking front door, peeling paint, rusted gutters … some of these tasks require a little manpower to fix, or maybe you will need to hire a handyman (remember this is an investment to achieve that sale, so it is worth it). Don’t forget to fix or remove the problem areas. Sometimes it is better to have no fence than a broken one. If people see things that are broken or in bad repair, they will assume no attention has been paid to this property and begin to wonder what other things could be lurking in the home to cause them concern with hidden cost. Remove overgrown foliage from your

t. First impressions coun own Clean up that overgr rs ye bu e tic lawn and en . me into your ho

home that might be restricting light into the home. Open it up. Finally, look at your front door – does it need replacing? A coat of paint could really brighten it up. It is your gateway into your property, make it inviting to welcome that buyer inside. profilemag.com.au

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DRESS IN DARK COLOURS Darker clothing tends to appear more expensive. You can buy cheaper clothing in dark colours because the quality of fabric doesn’t show through as it does with lighter colours.

luxe STYLE FOR LESS

tyle doesn’t always need to come with the hefty designer price tag. Splurge on quality pieces you know you will wear over and over, mix those pieces with more affordable trend pieces. Here are a few simple tips for dressing your best on a budget:

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The better a garment fits the more expensive it looks. A few simple alterations by a tailor can take a simple and affordable black dress or skirt and make it look expensive and made just for you!

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Hunting for offce outfits that aren’t boring? It’s very easy to go into autopilot mode when getting ready for a day in the office. But your work wardrobe doesn’t have to be boring! There are so many ways to create a stylish and chic wardrobe, whether you work in finance, administration or creative industries. Not sure how to get started? I’ve got you covered with a Monday to Friday lookbook. Read more at profilemag.com.au.

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STYLE

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

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PROFILE STYLE EDITOR

was lucky enough to chat with the gorgeous Jules Sebastian, a personal style icon of mine. Jules is one talented woman – a fashion stylist extraordinaire, charity founder, TV presenter, wife of superstar Guy Sebastian and mother-of-two very cute boys – Hudson, three and Archer, one. Jules has become known for her unique style and is a social media sensation with a following of more than 100,000 across Instagram and Facebook. Catching up with Jules, I discover how she manages to juggle her success, spend time with her family and remain authentically ‘Jules’. What does a typical day in the life of Jules Sebastian look like? Usually it’s an early rise with the kids, get everyone fed and dressed for the day and we’re (or I’m) out the door. I could be going to the office for meetings and admin, or filming for Tea With Jules, a blog shoot, a styling day or working for our charity The Sebastian Foundation. I try to squeeze all of that into the first three days of the week while my oldest is in daycare, then spend the last part of the week with my babies. It sounds crazy but it does seem to balance and work. I’m home for the afternoon with the kids. Dinner, bath, bed routine then I’m usually back on the computer for more work! Sleep. Repeat. How did you build your brand to be the success it is today? The most important thing that has helped in building my brand is being authentic with who I am. I am very genuine with what I like and what I stand for. Something I have watched Guy do so well, is treat every person he comes into contact with kindness and respect, no matter who they are or their position in life. I believe in kindness and I believe that it can make a difference in someone’s day so we try to treat everyone the same. It sounds simple but people remember things like that and I want people to feel good about themselves. Also, I have learned that I can’t do everything on my own. I have an amazing team of people around me that help me implement all of my ideas.

What’s in store for you in 2016? I am so excited for 2016! I am really focusing on my blog and generating more creative content. I have a lot of inspiring interviews coming up on Tea With Jules and some other really fun videos that will be uploaded to the Youtube channel. The other focus of this year is our foundation, The Sebastian Foundation. We have big plans to help families in need and I can’t wait to get in there and make a difference in the lives of others. In among that of course is being a wife and a mum and having fun with that too! Read more from this interview at profilemag.com.au

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JULES SEBASTIAN

Describe your style in three words: Masculine/Feminine, comfortable, simple. Where do you ﬁnd style inspiration? All over! Mostly from blogs and instagram. I LOVE insta!

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Have you always had a love for style and fashion? Yes and no! I was a major tomboy growing up but was always extremely particular with how and what I wore – even if it was tracksuit pants! I have always been creative and that lead me to the path of fashion and styling. Clothes are like art to me and I am fascinated with design and aesthetic. Sometimes I have a physical reaction to beautiful things – I think that means I’m in the right job!

Favourite go-to item in your wardrobe? My Givenchy brogues. They are comfortable, stylish and go with everything. List three items that are always in your handbag: iPhone, wet wipes and lip balm.

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FASHION

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HEALTH

HEALTH DYSLEXIA

with Clinician Tracey Heslop

AT-HOME TREATMENTS with Shayna Hunter

All you need is: • A bathtub • Shower mitts or body brush • 1 can of full fat coconut cream • 1/2 cup magnesium salts • A glass of wine • Soft music • Candles • Lights oﬀ (If you have kids, lock on door!) Fill your bathtub with warm water, then pour in the coconut cream and magnesium salts. Let them dissolve

while you are filling your wine glass and choosing your music. Light your candles, turn oﬀ the lights and lock the door. Start with a vigorous dry body brush with brush or mitts only, this will prepare the skin for your treatment by removing any dry skin cells. Step into the warm bath tub, sit down, lay back and be sure to immerse your hair (it’s also a beautiful treatment for hair). The magnesium salt takes about 20 minutes to take hold before your muscles completely melt, the coconut cream will hydrate and soften your skin leaving it supple and smooth and the warm water will calm you as you inhale the soft coconut scent and exhale. You will not need to moisturise afterwards, you will smell amazing and have a very restful night’s sleep, it’s the perfect weekly home indulgence. MY LITTLE BEAUTY, COOLUM Phone: 5446 4411

Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that affects visual processing, auditory memory and processing speed which impacts on literacy development, mathematics, memory, organisation and sequencing skills. Additional difficulties may be seen in aspects of language, motor coordination, mental calculation, concentration and personal organisation. Dyslexia occurs across a range of intellectual ability and at least 10 per cent of the population has some form of it. A safe successful medically-based treatment was developed in Moss Vale New South Wales after decades of work and research in the field by Orthoptist Alison Lawson. Orthoptists work with the eye and the brain and Alison noticed a commonality among people presenting with the symptoms of Dyslexia – they had a moving focal point in one eye and subsequent suppression (the brain’s response to this anomaly) over the visual cortex part of the brain. In short, the suppression acts like a thick fog that hinders the processing of their learning, jumbling their words and letters. It takes a lot of energy and effort to push through to learn what those without it find easy. During subsequent treatment, the moving focal point is remedied first, then the suppression is removed. The brain is then retrained to process the visual correctly and the use of the visual memory is developed. Remedial work is also provided to catch up on missed learning. The result: reading, processing of learning and concentration will all be easier. THE ALISON LAWSON CENTRE SUNSHINE COAST Phone: 0459 024 340 www.alc-sunnycoast.com.au

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samples for teen skin are available at www.dawnosborne.org. All you have to do is pay for postage and the cost of the samples will be reimbursed upon purchasing the full size products.

Australian botanical ingredients Tea Tree words nicole fuge photos cheRYl nonMuS, onQ PhoTogRAPhY

• Easily and quickly penetrates the skin, serving as an antibacterial and disinfecting agent • Pure Australian tea tree oil is a natural essential oil and natural antiseptic, world-renowned for its purity and quality

It’s hard enough being a teenager these days without having to worry about what chemical imbalances are doing to your skin. That’s where Dawn Osborne’s Teen Skin range steps in, with a specially-formulated trilogy of products just for teens.

ummer Osborne was nine years old when she first noticed a blemish on her otherwise clear skin and the first thing she did was ask her mum for help. “When my oldest daughter started getting pimples at about nine, I wondered why kids were getting pimples,” Dawn Osborne says. “It wasn’t until I started talking to other mums who said their kids were getting them too, I thought, ‘it’s too early, what’s going on?’ “But I did some research and found there’s a lot of oil being produced under the skin’s surface, so you can’t stop them and don’t let any product tell you they can stop the pimples coming because they can’t, especially at that age – your body is changing chemically, you’re maturing, your skin’s adapting to the oils. “For me it was about keeping the skin and blemishes clean and stopping them turning into great big whiteheads and getting infected.” Having spent over a decade in the health and beauty industry, Dawn conjured up her own concoction just for young people’s skin and since launching her Teen april 2016

Skin range a year ago, she’s seen vast improvements in all of her four daughters’ complexions. “They’re able to maintain them, they don’t break out into great big pimples,” says Dawn, “they’re there but they’re not as angry, they’re cleaner.” Along with cleansing, toning and moisturising products, Dawn has also produced a mineral foundation for that age group, so the girls can wear a thin layer to even out their skin tone, without aggravating the blemishes. The boys have also been catered to, with their own range packaged their own way. “The feedback I get from the mums is that the boys love that it’s in the blue packaging, it’s for them, they’re not using their mum’s range or their sister’s range – this has been made specifically for them and they’re taking ownership of the skincare regime.” Given the success of Teen Skin in Australia and the United States, Dawn is building her business on glowing referrals (and skin) in line with her philosophy, ‘natural is beautiful’.

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Shea buTTer • Rejuvenates skin’s appearance with Vitamins A and E • Slows down the effects of ageing by healing skin naturally • Powerful anti-inflammatory agents soothe irritation • Cinnamic Acid provides vital UV ray protection

avocado • Powerful Vitamin E antioxidants prevent skin from oxidizing • Naturally hydrating oils absorb deeply to prevent dryness • Sterolin compounds produce skin collagen and reduce age spots • Omega-3 UV protection reduces risks of sunburn and skin cancer

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Whether you have a huge house or a studio abode, these finds will have your pad looking glam. Tap into one of the sleekest home decor trends with rich fabrics and glossy tones. gilt accent ARIES GOLD CUSHION, RRP $54.95, SHOP FROM OZ DESIGN FURNITURE MAROOCHYDORE, WWW.OZDESIGNFURNITURE.COM.AU OR 5479 1377

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HIGH WORDS ALLI GRANT PHOTOS REBECCA SMITH

Lachlan Smart wants to send a message to the people of Australia, particularly youth, showing dreams can be achieved, no matter how big or how small. In June, Lachlan will set off on a life-changing journey, travelling almost 45,000km in 70 days and if successful, will become the youngest person in history to circumnavigate the globe solo, in a single engine aircraft.

LACHLAN SMART

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remember the first time I flew in a small plane. And by small, I mean a four-seater Cirrus SR20. My husband was the pilot, and we were flying out of the Sunshine Coast to Lismore to see family. Truth be told, I was terrified. It wasn’t that I didn’t trust my hubby; I knew he was an excellent pilot. It was just that, well, the plane was teeny tiny, and we had to fly all the way to New South Wales! The ascent was terrifying, but once we got up there, high in the sky, I quickly forgot my fears and was overcome with wonder. Wow, it really is peaceful up there. And, like pilots always say, there’s an amazing sense of freedom that comes with flying. Eighteen-year-old Lachlan Smart knows that feeling all too well. Ever since he was a little boy, Lachlan has been obsessed with planes, and of that sense of peace that comes with flight. In fact, he describes it as “a complete feeling of freedom ... quite an extraordinary feeling”. “I’ve always loved aviation. When I was two years old Mum and I used to sit at Maroochy Airport with hot chips and watch the planes take off and land. I was so intrigued by the aircraft. It definitely sparked an interest in aviation and it only grew from there,” Lachlan recalls. Those endless hours spent at Maroochy Airport were the start of a love affair that will see Lachlan take on an epic world record attempt. In June, he plans to be the youngest person ever to fly solo around the world with his voyage Wings Around the World, covering 45,000 kilometres in 70 days. If successful, the former Nambour Christian College student will become the youngest person in history to circumnavigate the globe solo in a single engine aircraft, a Cessna SR22 (the slightly bigger brother, engine-wise, than the Cessna I flew in all those years ago). “For my 14th birthday Dad bought me my first flying lesson ... that had me hooked and I knew there was no going back. I flew solo

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for the first time a few months after my 16th birthday,” he excitedly explains. “I could fly solo in a plane before I could drive a car alone!” At just 17, Lachlan already has his PPL (private pilot’s licence) – aviation is his life. Even though he doesn’t yet have his CPL (commercial pilot’s licence), he is technically allowed to take on an around-the-world challenge and is currently focused on achieving his instrument rating and increase his hours. It’s all very impressive, especially for someone so young. But it’s not just his pilot prowess and big aviation dreams that inspires me. It’s his sense of giving back, empowering others, and leaving a legacy. I asked Lachlan why he was so keen to take on such a mammoth challenge, especially at such a young age. “I’ve always wanted to do something big, really big, I just didn’t know what that was. And I’ve always had a passion for aviation. So I guess it just all came together when I watched a 60 Minutes interview with Ryan Campbell [who set the same World Record back in 2013 at the age of 19]. I saw the story about his trip and knew instantly that it was something I had to do! But really, it’s also about the messages that I want to share, particularly with young people. “I want them [young kids] to know that they can set and achieve high goals, that nothing can hold you back other than the will to achieve and your own motivation,” he explains. “I’m just an average kid from Nambour – living a normal life, nothing extraordinary. If I can go out and achieve what I’m planning to do, then anyone can!” Lachlan plans to get to as many young people as possible with his message, through public speaking in schools and conferences, and charity work. So, back to Wings Around the World. I ask Lachlan what he thinks his biggest challenge will be. “Definitely the mental side of it. I’ll be alone for 10 weeks ... that’s going to be the hardest part. But I’ve had a few chats to Jessica Watson and Ryan Campbell and that has helped. “Fundraising is also a challenge – any adventure of this size requires a lot of money. We’re leasing the aircraft, the Cirrus, and there are a lot of things that need to be organised and paid for. We’re lucky to have a lot of sponsors, but we have a lot of fundraising work to do too,” he adds. Lachlan plans to take to the skies in early June. Throughout the 70 day-trip there are 26 stops planned. “I’ll land, rest for the day, rest the next day, and then take off – we’ve planned it like this to avoid mental fatigue,” he says.

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“I just can’t wait to take off! When I do this trip it will have been two-and-a-half years in the planning. I’ve done a lot of travel before, but I cannot wait to experience so many different cultures ... it will definitely be another challenge to add onto the trip. But if it was easy, it wouldn’t be a world record, would it?” And what about after Wings Around the World? “Once I’ve completed the trip I’ll work on becoming a commercial pilot ... I’d like to fly big jets for a period of time until I reach the 8000 hour mark, then I want to take on a bigger challenge. I figure if I can fly around the world, I can surely do this ...” And what’s this, I ask? “I’d really like to get into the commercialised space industry, like Virgin Galactic. They’ll look at you when you hit around the 10,000 hour mark. You need lots of experience and you have to find a way to get into the companies and introduce yourself,” Lachlan excitedly explains. Something tells me this confident, courageous young man won’t have any issues getting the attention of the likes of Richard Branson and his people. He’s an inspiring, passionate, committed highachieving visionary. An eagle among his peers. After my chat with Lachlan, I’m reminded of a quote, ‘Great men are like eagles, and build their nest on some lofty solitude’. Just like the eagle flies alone, solo, soaring, exploring, brave, so will Lachlan Smart. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WINGS AROUND THE WORLD HEAD TO WWW.WINGSAROUNDTHEWORLD.COM.AU

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rebuilding The family unit words nicole fuge photos chesterton smith photography

As barriers are broken down and mental health is de-stigmatised, a lot more people are willing to have day-to-day conversations around mental health. But sometimes it’s difficult to find the right language between parent and child, that’s where Sunshine Coast psychiatrist Dr Charis Gauvin comes in.

pecialising in family therapy at the Caloundra Private Clinic, psychiatrist Dr Charis Gauvin is already improving family therapy in-keeping with national trends. “There used to be a real emphasis on working individually with people,” she says, “but the evidence around working individually with young children is limited, so the idea now is you work with the family system around the young person. “That works really well with adults as well, we have a lot of patients from diverse backgrounds, but none of them exist by themselves, so I work towards a family inclusive model.” Dr Charis, who undertook her specialist training in South Australia and relocated to the Sunshine Coast last year, specialises in working dyadically with parents and their children.

We have a lot of patients from diverse backgrounds, but none of them exist by themselves, so I work towards a family inclusive model. “There’s a model of care called Parallel Parent and Child Therapy, which has its background in Systemic Family Therapy and Narrative Therapy, so rather than just working with the child, you’re working with the parent and child,” she says. “Quite often things get in the way of attachment relationships early in life, such as postnatal depression, grief or loss, and other circumstances and crises. What we do is go back and look at how that’s impacted on the attachment relationship and work on rebuilding it, so that dyad can have a better future together. “I love that part of it, particularly because it’s a very respectful way of working, I think a lot of parents feel very judged – society can be a little bit harsh and critical at times, so a lot of the therapy I do has a nonjudgemental approach, it looks a lot for shared narratives, mistakes of meaning and blame and underlying good intentions. “It’s very rewarding, it’s a great privilege that people share their story with you and you get to work with them towards sharing it with each other and working towards a better future.” The Caloundra Private Clinic is in the midst of a significant upgrade, including a purpose-built family therapy clinic, one of only a few in Queensland. “It has a purpose-built playroom with a reflective screen and a reflective space so we can do longer term dyadic work,” Dr Charis says. “I’ll be working with one of my colleagues, so we’ll have a therapist for the child and a therapist for the parent, working through that process. “It’s so important, particularly for younger people. In working with my adult patients who have teenage and younger children it’s really interesting to support those dialogues – sometimes parents also have struggles, it’s not something they need to keep to themselves. You can find the language to support them communicating that to their kids. That way they know if they have those struggles it’s okay there’s help available, you’re not isolated.”

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What is Dyadic therapy?

It’s about building a shared conversation around how both parent and child has wanted to connect with one another and putting language around that, to ensure they both have an understanding to achieve a positive joint outcome. It is used when there has been distress from the child and/ or the parent, who for whatever reason missed out on part of their child’s development – if they had medical illnesses or postnatal depression, or if there has been significant stresses, grief or loss throughout the child’s development.

The four stages of parallel parent and child therapy

Looking at shared parent child conversations from conception to present. Interview with the parent around their own developmental history and their own attachment relationships. If we’ve had a certain style of attachment with our parents, that’s more likely to be replicated with our children. Play therapy where the child is in one room with the play therapist and the parent is in another with their therapist, observing part of that play and reflecting on it. everyone comes together and the therapists slowly step out, allowing the parent and child to connect more.

Have a conversation

Parents should talk to their children and children should be able to approach their parents. CheCk in If the child is of school-age, talk to their guidance officer or similar. speak to your Gp Sometimes people will even turn to mentors in their community such as pastors and youth group leaders. referrals Access psychology sessions through the Mental health Care Plan. If you need a more comprehensive psychiatric review, you can be referred by your GP. The Caloundra Private Clinic has an easy access referral pathway, both for inpatient admissions and outpatient appointments, which follow a triage system to prioritise people who are in urgent need.

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THE gourmet EDIT:

KEY ingredients Just as you have must-have fashion pieces in your wardrobe – a pair of jeans, white blouse, tailored jacket, little black dress and a good pair of stilettos, you also need cooking essentials forever stocked for a well-dressed pantry.

aking sure you always have these key ingredients available in your kitchen not only makes cooking a lot easier, but it’s cheaper too, as you can often buy in bulk, or top up when certain items are on special at your local supermarket. Extra-virgin olive oil is at the top of the list, followed by salt and pepper for seasoning, and a range of your favourite spices including allspice, basil, bay leaves, chilli flakes, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, garlic, ginger, nutmeg, oregano, paprika, turmeric. Other must-have ingredients for a healthy kitchen are greek yoghurt, honey and rolled oats, and when it comes to baking, it pays to have self-raising flour, plain flour, caster sugar, brown sugar, baking powder or bicarb soda, eggs, butter and milk at the ready. I reaped the benefits of a well-stocked kitchen last Anzac Day when I had a craving for Anzac biscuits after the Dawn Service. It was too early to buy some, so I flicked through my cook books and sifted through my pantry and fridge and found what I needed – fortunately these scrummy biscuits are made predominantly from the staple ingredients listed above. Interestingly, Anzac biscuits have nothing to do with the Anzacs and it is believed they are a sweet adaptation of the hardtack biscuits added to the soldiers’ rations in Gallipoli. Hardtack biscuits were a nutritional substitute for bread, which did not go mouldy, and were very hard. To make them easier to eat, some soldiers made ‘porridge’ by grating them and adding water, while others soaked them in water and added jam, before baking over a fire into “jam tarts”. The texture and hardiness of the biscuits was so tough, soldiers also wrote messages on them to loved ones. Thankfully what we now know as Anzac biscuits are far more delicious and I hope you enjoy making these on 25 April – don’t forget to take a photo and share it on social media using the hashtag #profilegourmet.

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ANZAC BISCUITS • 1 cup rolled oats

• 125g butter, chopped

• 1 cup plain flour

• 2 tbsp golden syrup

• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

• 1 1/2 tbsp water

• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

METHOD

Preheat oven to 160°C and line a tray with baking paper. Combine oats, sifted flour, sugar and coconut in a large bowl. Place butter, syrup and the water in a small saucepan; stir over low heat until smooth. Stir in soda, then stir into dry ingredients. Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls; place 5cm apart on trays, flatten slightly. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden; cool on trays.

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angelo Puelma

Angelo Puelma is head chef and owner of family-run waterfront dining venue, See Restaurant. The Chilean-born chef uses his South American upbringing as a fusion influence in the fine-dining, modern Australian dishes he plates up. His culinary passion is driven by the cultural importance of food, using fresh, local produce and experimenting with flavours and ingredients.

The magic rooTs:

healing with food

The Three rooTs: garlic, onion, and ginger

onion

These three potent roots, known as the Trinity Roots, are essential for cleansing, sustaining, and producing energy in the body. The beneficial effect of each of them separately is amplified when they are cooked together.

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garlic

ginger rooT

• Fights viruses and bacteria. • Increases sexual energy that, with the practice of Kundalini Yoga, can be channeled upward for greater spiritual awareness. • Eat raw, baked, steamed, or in capsule form.

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Universal healing food. Purifies and builds new blood. Recommended for colds, fever, laryngitis, and diarrhea. Increases mental clarity. Eat raw (preferred), juiced, or cooked. Soothes and strengthens nerves by nourishing spinal fluid. Increases energy and vitality. Useful for menstruating women. Drink as a tea or juice or use it as a spice in main dishes.

Angelo’s Plate - Chilean Lemon Meringue Pie crusT

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265g (1 3/4 cups) plain flour 125g chilled butter, chopped 1 egg yolk, lightly whisked 2 teaspoons iced water 150g caster sugar

1. Mix all ingredients with the tips of your fingers, rubbing until well mixed. 2. Add all of the water and work the mix quickly into a dough. 3. Wrap and keep in the fridge for half an hour.

Filling

• 3 cans of condensed milk • Juice of 8 lemons 1. Mix the ingredients well. The pectins on the lemon will make it set in to a curd. 2. Line the pastry between two greased papers so it doesn’t stick to the workbench.

3. Put it into the baking tray quickly and blind bake for 17 minutes at 170 degrees Celsius. 4. When the pastry is cold again, add the mixture into the tray, spread well, and set in the fridge for 3 hours.

meringue

• 200 gm caster sugar • 4 egg whites • Pinch of cream of tartar 1. Combine sugar and 200ml of water in a small pan and bring to the boil, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves.

4. Start whisking egg whites with cream of tartar in the clean, grease-free bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. 5. Meanwhile, bring the sugar syrup to 121 degrees Celsius (hard ball stage). Increase the speed to high, and with the motor running, gradually pour the syrup into the meringue. Beat at a medium speed until it has cooled to room temperature and the meringue is thick and glossy. This will take 15-20 minutes.

2. Reduce heat to medium and brush down the sides of the pan with a clean, wet pastry brush to remove any sugar crystals. 3. Cook until syrup reaches 115 degrees Celsius (soft ball stage) on a thermometer. This will take 10-15 minutes.

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1. EMILY WILSON 2. KRISSY NEAL 3. LYNN LEVITT 4. PORK BELLY 5. JO DESMOND 6. ELISABETH DITTLBACHER 7. LUNCHING LADIES

“As the mother of four boys, I’m always trying to catch my breath so luxury to me is having a bit of TIME TO MYSELF.” JO DESMOND 3.

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WHAT IS

Luxury? WORDS INGRID NELSON PHOTOS CHESTERTON SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY VENUE PEAK WINE BAR, MAROOCHYDORE

When it comes to luxury, there is no one size fits all. But as I recently discovered over a delicious ladies lunch at Peak Wine Bar, Maroochydore there is one luxury most of us crave more of … time.

he dictionary defines luxury as an inessential yet desirable item which is expensive or difficult to obtain. It’s a pretty simple explanation considering how unique its interpretation can be from one person to the next. Don’t get me wrong, that’s not to say we ladies don’t like nice things, but perhaps we are beginning to realise that the existing definition of luxury is just too simple. Everything from our age, to our upbringing to our current situation in life determines what we consider to be a luxury and with today’s increasingly busy lifestyle, time has certainly become a precious commodity, as we try to achieve the elusive work/life balance. I had the luxury of chatting with a group of savvy business women for their take on the matter. Joining me for lunch was owner of Clio’s on Rosemount, Elisabeth Dittlbacher; Channel 7 news presenter, Jo Desmond; Profile’s general manager, Kara De Schot; CEO of Think Money Group, Chris Childs; cluster marketing manager at Sea Life Mooloolaba, Krissi Neal; marketing manager at Mooloolaba Surf Club, Emily Wilson and education, trainer and wealth coach at Think Money, Lynn Levitt. profile: What is luxury to you? emily: Something that’s not a necessity and more of a want than a need. It’s something for yourself. krissy: Beautiful products that make me feel great like a luxurious body lotion or perfume or quality make-up. Time is another one. Not having to set the alarm in the morning or a beautiful night away at a lovely hotel with my girlfriends are some of my favourite luxuries. elisabeth: Time. To get an evening off is so nice. Just to sit and watch some TV, even if it’s really bad and letting my brain go to mush and not having to think about anything is a luxury. As you get older you get busier and time becomes more precious. I would love the luxury of a cleaning lady. jo: It has changed over the years but I would have to agree with the other girls, time is probably the most important thing to me now. As the mother of four boys, I’m always trying to catch my breath so luxury to me is having a bit of time to myself. I love reading but I never seem to get time to read one from cover to cover. kara: Agreed. Time with family is also luxury for me. Having said

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that, I think it’s still related to money because the more money you have the more time you have to spend with your family. For example, last year we invested in a cleaner, that’s three hours a fortnight I can now spend with my family instead of cleaning. Looking to the future, I am looking forward to travelling more. I have travelled before as a backpacker but would like to go five star next time. lynn: Definitely family time. Hanging out with my husband and kids and sitting around the dinner table together is precious. Everyone is so busy juggling life and work and now that both are teenagers and working and into their sports, time is even more of a luxury. chris: Being the oldest one here I have been through all of that so I’m fortunate in that we are enjoying some luxury now. We have recently added a great deck overlooking the river to our home which is a real luxury. Spending time with our family and our grandson, Jax, is pure luxury. profile: Has your idea of luxury changed as you have matured? emily: At this stage of my life, I love dining out and enjoying time with friends and family and splurging on clothes but I’m sure that will change when I have family commitments. krissy: Absolutely. When you are younger, I think it’s a little bit harder to define luxury. As you get older you look at it in a different way. For me it can be the smaller things like time. When I was younger I would take those things for granted. jo: Definitely. Designer clothes and make-up were my thing when I was younger but they become insignificant when you have little people to care for and a family to look after. lynn: Probably not because I used to run a high-end corporate travel business. I’ve always seen it and felt it and touched it and got to travel quite a lot. I haven’t done so much since I’ve had the kids so I am looking forward to doing it again in style. krissy: When I was younger, I could put a price tag on it. But as you get older you realise luxury doesn’t have to cost a thing. tanya: It’s really changed for me because about five years ago I really wanted a diamond ring for my other hand to celebrate 10 years in business as a present to myself but if I had the choice now I would buy a kombi instead so my family could go on trips.

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PEAK WINE BAR Nestled amid the foodie mecca that is Ocean Street, Maroochydore, Peak Wine Bar offers a contemporary dining experience, serving up a creative mix of tapas in an inviting space. Designed by owner, Colin Cameron, the restaurant is an eclectic mix of concrete, timber, gold and vegetation, with bespoke artwork and furniture. The wall-to-wall mural is a stunning eye-catching piece of art that really sets the tone. On the day of our visit we were treated to a selection of some of the most popular choices from the tapas menu and each morsel was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Peak promotes locally farmed and foraged produce and makes everything in-house where possible, their menu changing to reflect the season. The tapas menu is available all day and offers a delicious range of choices including roasted pork belly with apple, fennel and radish; pan fried haloumi, baby beetroot, hazelnut and cress; southern fried chicken wings with hot sauce; citrus cured tuna, avocado, crisp tortilla and pickled jalapeno; mushroom, feta and caramelised onion truffle pizza; sticky Moroccan lamb ribs, pomegranate and sesame and lots more! Peak also offers delicious sliders including pulled pork and soft shell crab and freshly shucked Coffin Bay oysters served with a variety of sauces as well as a great wine list. It’s the perfect spot to catch up for lunch, dinner or anytime really! They also cater for functions of up to 60 people. I will definitely be back to sample a few more of the tapas! SHOP 4, 11 OCEAN STREET, MAROOCHYDORE PHONE: 5443 1548

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profile: What is the most luxurious item you own? chris: My jewellery and my Louis Vuitton luggage. I got spoilt for Christmas. krissi: I really enjoy splurging on products like nice make-up and perfumes. emily: Dining out. It’s kind of a luxury because I have the time to dine out with friends. Exploring different places to try out. lynn: My wedding ring. profile: What luxury could you not live without? emily: Travel. jo: Good food. Travel and rest and relaxation with my family. kara: My car with bluetooth. I bought myself a new car last year and it was the first one I have had with bluetooth. I can talk to people, I can organise things with my husband. It’s the best thing ever and I couldn’t live without it now. It’s worth its weight in gold. lynn: My husband Craig. He does all the cooking and I always get a glass of wine handed to me after work. He’s a great entertainer, he’s the whole package really. I really miss him when he’s not around. tanya: Nice perfume and skin care. krissy: Is it sad if I say social media? It keeps me in touch with my friends and family back in the UK. chris: Airconditioning. That’s it.

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THE FINER things in life I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Until recently, I thought the finer things in life were for other people. Not me.

remember visiting Puerto Banus in Spain when I was 28 and being completely awestruck by the extravagance everywhere I looked. The marina was peppered with five-storey mega-yachts, a Lamborghini here, a Ferrari there and designer clothing on every person we passed. We chose lobsters from a tank on a cobbled pavement, drank sangria and ate and laughed with our friends while we imagined we were living the life of the rich and famous. At 28, it all seemed so unattainable. Most of my life, I’ve resisted any changes I thought were ‘too fancy’ or ‘over the top’ because I came from working stock, and was proud of it. Life wasn’t meant to be easy. If I saw something I admired, I’d only ever allow myself to entertain the idea of owning it if it had a rock solid use. Extra points if it was a tool I could use to help me work more, and work harder. I’m not sure exactly when things started to shift – maybe the seed was planted at my

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first function in Buderim for a beautiful client named Deb. Her home overlooked the whole of the Sunshine Coast and standing from her balcony, admiring the view, maybe I dared myself to dream.

“Most of my life, I’ve resisted any CHANGES I thought were ‘too fancy’ or ‘over the top’ because I came from working stock, and was PROUD of it. Life wasn’t meant to be easy.” Whenever it started, I know that a few years on, my mind works differently. For my work, I’m lucky enough to frequent the most exquisite homes on the Sunshine Coast (think huge chandeliers in the kitchen, crystal sinks in the bathroom

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and yachts moored on the back deck). In days gone by, I’d have imagined these were things I could never own. I know that I need only to be clear about that being a goal and then to aim high. Now I’m not saying I’ve changed so much. My ultimate experience remains as it’s always been – waves crashing, camp-fire burning, a soft blue cheese and red wine with some Jack Johnson playing quietly in the background. But what I know now is that if I want to sail on a yacht around the Mediterranean, sipping champagne and eating beluga caviar, then I’ll need to stick a picture of this on my wall, and own it. I can have the best of both worlds. What I’ve come to realise is that while the finer things in life are for other people, they’re also for me, and in fact, they’re for anyone who dares to believe they can. Some people define luxury as being rich. For me – luxury is a family that loves me; health; (good) food on the table. So I look around, and I feel rich beyond measure. That’s my idea of luxury – what’s yours?

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RECIPE

CHEESECAKE WITH ANNETTE SYM, SYMPLY TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE

ingredients (SERVES 12) Base • 15 arrowroot biscuits • 3 tablespoons skim milk • cooking spray

Filling • 1 x 500g tub low-fat cottage cheese • 1 x 125g packet reduced-fat cream cheese • 1 tablespoon lemon rind • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence • ¾ cup white sugar • 2 egg whites • 1 whole egg • 3 tablespoons plain ﬂour Berry sauce • 1 x 425g can mixed berries • 1 tablespoon cornﬂour

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method

To make base: In a food processor crumble biscuits, add milk and blend together. Coat a 22cm spring-based cake tin with cooking spray and press biscuit mix onto base using the palm of your hand. Refrigerate while making the filling.

essence, blending ingredients. Slowly add in sugar until dissolved. Add egg whites and egg and combine with mixture, then add ﬂour. Once combined pour mixture over biscuit base. Bake for 1 hour. Gently release edge of tin to loosen cake away from edge, this may help stop cracking as it cools.

To make ﬁlling: Clean food processor bowl and add cottage cheese, blend until very smooth, add cream cheese and blend. Put in rind, lemon juice and

To make sauce: Place both ingredients into a small saucepan and bring to boil, stirring continuously. Leave to cool. Pour sauce over each slice of cheesecake.

Preheat oven to 160ºC fan forced.

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Elixiba Herbal Alchemy Elixiba is a new approach to the dining and nightlife experience with the bar and restaurant serving food and drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, that are infused with a variety of rare and wonderful active botanicals. Their drinks menu features an exclusive range of alcohols that have been custom brewed and distilled using herbs, superfoods and bush tuckers, along with unique non-alcoholic herbal elixirs that have relaxing, energising, mood enhancing, aphrodisiac and other eﬀects. From their low-allergy kitchen they serve herbal-infused cuisine in a variety of styles including Ayurvedic, raw, gluten free and Paleo. All appetites are catered for with share plates and taste plates available.

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Best Italian Restaurant Follow our Foodie Trail each month as we explore what the Sunshine Coast has to offer for food lovers!

All’ Antica If you’re hungry for Italian trattoria style cuisine, All’ Antica Italian Restaurant boasts an authentic Italian menu and being fully licensed, they oﬀer a warm, rustic atmosphere. Established over 24 years ago, All’ Antica is one of the Sunshine Coast’s must-try dining experiences. Their menu is an exciting mix of traditional dishes from the Northern Alps to the rich waters of the Mediterranean that surround Sicily, created with the best local produce and imported ingredients straight from Italy. So, what are you waiting for, come in and dine at All’ Antica!

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3/115 Point Cartwright Drive, Buddina Phone: 5444 0988 www.allantica.com.au

Kunara Cafe Kunara Cafe is passionate about creating meals that are delicious and nutritious. Their cafes are certified organic and cater to vegan, paleo, raw and gluten-free diets. Kunara is a tasty, fresh, healthy and convenient dining alternative for those who are conscious of what they put in their bodies. Relax and enjoy real food from their back-to-basics kitchen where their cabinet is bursting with a range of tarts, sweet and savoury delights, gluten-free pastries, paninis, burgers, soups and more. From ancient grain salads to decadent, dairy and gluten free cakes, there is something on the menu for everyone. Their baristas make beautiful organic coffee with fair trade Montville coffee beans, while they also offer herbal teas, smoothies and cold pressed juice bar.

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PLAY ACT WORDS ANNA RAWLINGS PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

From Australian Idol to musical theatre to television screens, Rob Mills is a triple threat. He chats with Anna Rawlings about his career, that Paris Hilton fling, and how he’s dancing through life to find his place on centre stage.

ack in 2003, as a pre-teen I remember watching Australian Idol and being somewhat enamoured with Rob ‘Millsy’ Mills, the cheeky, handsome, unofficial ‘bad boy’ poster child of the first season of the show. So it’s a pinch-myself moment to watch the 33-year-old, nowestablished performer stride towards me across the foyer of a Noosa resort. He was in town for the Noosa Long Weekend Festival to perform his hit one-man cabaret show Rob Mills Is … Surprisingly Good, the title drawn from ‘surprisingly good’ reviews of the early performances.

“I was literally DANCING through LIFE trying to find my PURPOSE.” “It (the show) is my life story from back when I was a kid wanting to be a footy player and dare I say it, the ‘journey’ from Idol to finding my way into musical theatre and finding my own voice,” Rob explains. Growing up in Melbourne, Rob studied music and drama, and was part of both an original and a cover band singing a few nights a week, covering Creed to Pearl Jam. “I loved the Sound of Music and Mary Poppins as a kid, and my grandma would have those old school movies like High Society so I’ve always loved musicals,” says Rob. At 21 years old, Rob auditioned for Australian Idol, something he credits with giving him a “leg up”, and after finishing in the top five, he was signed to a label, released a single, then debut album, and away from entertainment, made headline news during a publicised fling with Paris Hilton at the Melbourne Cup, something he covers in Surprisingly Good. “I need to say it to put it to bed,” he reveals, somewhat ironically. “I get asked about it everyday, what’s unfortunate is sometimes it’s when I’m with my partner, but she’s fine with it. But I do talk about it during the show, have a laugh, take the mickey out of myself.” Post-Idol, Rob began to take singing, dancing and acting lessons, and small roles in productions, including a three-week performance of Hair (2007) and after multiple auditions and “time spent waiting by the phone” was picked for the role of Fiyero in Broadway blockbuster Wicked in 2008 for a two-year contract and over 500 shows in Melbourne and Sydney. This was followed by roles in Into the Woods (2010), The Last Five Years (2011), Legally Blonde in 2013 and Danny in Grease from 2013-15. ROB MILLS

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“Fiyero is probably my FAVOURITE CHARACTER because I think at the time that was really me, sort of a lout, a REBELLIOUS kid.”

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“Fiyero is probably my favourite character because I think at the time that was really me, sort of a lout, a rebellious kid, I was literally dancing through life trying to find my purpose,” Rob reflects. “I really loved the character … he has morals in the end – he’s a good guy.” Rob’s also forayed onto the small screen, most recently appearing in Channel Seven’s Peter Allen TV mini-series Not The Boy Next Door as Chris Bell, has television acting credits for Winners & Losers and Underbelly – Razor, and featured in shows from Celebrity Apprentice (2013), to The Project, Dancing With The Stars (2009) and The Footy Show; and went on to host Young Talent Time in 2012. “Young Talent Time was incredible and what a gift of a job to get, being handed the mantle of hosting and mentoring the kids,” Rob smiles. As a reality television alumni himself, Rob appreciates quality mentors in the industry, counting Cameron Daddo as one of his own mentors after starring in Legally Blonde together, and reels off the inspiration of working with the likes of Maggie Kirkpatrick, Bert Newton, Todd McKenny and Rob Guest, and “incredible” musical directors Stephen Amos and Kelly Dickerson. “I think musical theatre people are the most outrageously talented people in the country. They work so hard now, they are legitimate triple threats. They sing, dance, act and they party as well,” he laughs. It was also through musical theatre that Rob met his longterm

girlfriend, choreographer, actor and dancer Ellen Simpson, with the couple based out of Sydney as Rob pursues TV and film opportunities around the world, this year focusing on corporate work, playing Sam in Ghost the Musical, and wrapping up Surprisingly Good. “The story itself has a shelf life – it’s all about me finding my voice and if I’m still singing it 10 years later, it’s probably, ‘why are you still doing Paris Hilton stories Rob?’, so time to move on from that,” he says. “I will have to work on a new show, I don’t know what the next subject will be, as cabaret generally stems from your own experiences, but hopefully it’ll make people laugh – that’s what I want to do.”

“Hopefully it’ll make people LAUGH – that’s WHAT I WANT to do.”

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IN CINEMAS FROM 21 APRIL Starring: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman and Christopher Walken Director: Dexter Fletcher

The ﬁlm details the inspiring exploits of Michael Edwards, better known as Eddie “the Eagle” Edwards, the notoriously tenacious British underdog ski jumper who charmed the world at the 1988 Winter Olympics and went on to become the most famous ski jumper in British history.

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FILM: EDDIE THE EAGLE

Starring Taron Egerton as Eddie Edwards, Hugh Jackman and Christopher Walken, the film portrays Edwards’ never-say-die approach to the sport, and celebrates the human spirit and resilience in the face of extraordinary odds and challenges. SYNOPSIS: Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael “Eddie” Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself – even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (played by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.

THEATRE: VELVET RETURNS FOR ENCORE SEASON After playing sell-out seasons in 2015, the award-winning hit show, Velvet, returns to Brisbane at the Cremorne Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) from 20 April, 2016 for a strictly limited encore season. Director Craig Ilott has created a hedonistic world, pitting dazzling acrobatics against disco divas at this spectacular show channeling the original Studio 54 nightclub. Singer/songwriter Brendan Maclean again heads the cast in this party like no other, alongside an international ensemble of circus, cabaret and music talent: Stephen Williams, Craig Reid, Mirko Köckenberger, Emma Goh, Chaska Halliday, Rechelle Mansour, Joe Accaria and the legendary Marcia Hines.

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When a young ingénue, Brendan Maclean, slips behind the red velvet rope at the glamorous nightclub Velvet, he encounters dazzling acrobatics, disco divas, seductive chanteuses and a hot, pulsating atmosphere. It changes him and empowers him! The performance follows his seduction and his transformation. Velvet shocks, surprises and scintillates at every turn. It’s a party, it’s dangerous, it’s electrifying, and the exhilarating disco soundtrack never lets up from the opening moment. Each performance invites the audience into an intoxicating glitter ball world where the performers and the audience walk the fine line between the romantic and the audacious.

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HOLIDAY IN YOUR OWN

backyard! WORDS KATE DEVER, LIVE IT TRAVEL

Let yourself be amazed at the great palette and scale of this incredible continent. Lose yourself in the rich ochres of Western Australia, deep greens of the Barossa Valley and the crystal blue waters of Tasmania’s Wineglass Bay. Our very own country is a great canvas of glorious colour, myth and beauty.

ravel is always a quintessential experience that leaves you with lasting memories and a breath of fresh air. Australians are well known throughout the globe for wanting to experience new cultures and having an adventurous travel spirit, which is in fact growing with about 35 per cent of the population venturing overseas. However, before you look abroad to start planning your next trip, ask yourself, “have you truly experienced everything your own country has to offer?” Many people think that in order to have a unique travel experience, they must leave their own borders. The truth is, you can have an authentic travel experience right here in your own backyard! Only here in Australia can you experience the diversity of dry deserts, lush mountains, calm beaches and natural rainforests; alongside trendy modern metropolises that constantly stack high on most livable and most enjoyable cities to live. Our country is full of unique wildlife, ancient indigenous culture, native bush foods, both dramatic and serene landscapes like nowhere else in the world.

Nambung National Park and the 13 gorges carved from ancient sandstone in Nitmiluk National Park. Head to the centre and visit Uluru, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders and listen to the fascinating stories of the Aboriginal people. So much to see and learn about; the local flora and fauna, local bush foods and the Aboriginal Dreamtime stories of the area.

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ISLAND PARADISE

Take a memorable journey and embark on a truly authentic tour of the Australian Outback. Discover Karijini National Park’s beautiful waterfalls and sparkling rock pools. Photograph the limestone Pinnacles within

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CULINARY DELIGHT Culinary connoisseurs, get your taste buds ready. If food and wine is your thing, spend some time in our wine regions. Find yourself lying on a beach one day, and at a world-class winery the next! Make your way through the charming wine region of the Clare and Barossa Valleys as well as the famous Margaret River. With a glass in hand, sample the finest reds and whites of the area and discover the intricacies of winemaking. Take a river cruise to get a taste of the waterfront way of life around Australia’s longest river – the mighty Murray River.

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MARCIA HINES

“My GREATEST achievement is ... having and bringing up my daughter, Deni.”

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I grew up in ... Boston. The first thing I do when I wake up is ... wash my face.

WORD Marcia Hines continues to wow audiences around the world with her vocal prowess, boundless energy and commitment to performance. Last year the legendary former Queen of Pop hit the stage for the awardwinning smash hit show VELVET, which will return to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in Brisbane from 20 April, 2016 for a strictly limited season. With a career spanning four decades, Marcia is an inspiration to women everywhere; constantly reinventing herself and setting industry benchmarks.

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If I could be better at anything it would be ... dancing. I am at my happiest when ... with my family and friends. When I am not working I am ... at home chilling. My biggest fashion blunder was ... there are far too many to mention. Most people don’t know that I ... play piano badly. When I was growing up I wanted to be ... a mortician. I couldn’t live without ... insulin. My greatest achievement is ... having and bringing up my daughter, Deni. My most annoying habit is ... chewing gum. I laugh out loud when ... watching Will and Grace. My hidden talent is ... I’m still working that one out.

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