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FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, LINKEDIN, Pinterest, Youtube (and I’m not quite cool enough for Snapchat, just give me a couple more months to add that to my repertoire). Love it or hate it, the whole world is now virtually closer than ever before with social media. See what your favourite celeb had for breakfast, chat with your aunty in the UK, announce your engagement to the whole world – social media is an unavoidable mainstream method of communication, in both our business and personal lives. Here in the digital age you’d be remiss if you tried to run a business without ‘social’, we at Profile Magazine love the direct line social media gives us to our readers, to find out what makes them tick and how we can better serve our community. We then use this information to deliver more relevant content in the magazine and through our online channels. We are guilty of spending a LOT of time on social media because, well, we just love the fun things you can do with it; we produce our own video segments and reviews, run online polls and competitions, invite people to events, start shared interest groups, you know, the fun things! We spend so much time online in fact, we have a dedicated Digital Coordinator to keep our social media audience and website growing and developing – it’s a huge part of our business. She knows the difference between a listicle and a blog post! So join us! Tell our Editor what you’d like to read in the magazine, show us your beautiful pictures of the Sunshine Coast, talk to our Gourmet Editor or Style Editor about the secret foodie or fashion treasure troves you’ve explored lately, we’d love to hear from you, we may even share your pics (and make you Insta-famous!).

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CONTENTS

EDITOR’S NOTE

i everyone! Welcome to our March issue of Profile Magazine. This month we are all about showcasing the creatives who call the Sunshine Coast home and boy, do we have a plethora of them. INGRID NELSON, EDITOR From writers and designers, to actors, artists, musicians and performers, there is some amazing talent right here on our doorstep. It’s no secret Hollywood can’t get enough of our Aussie talent either, with actors like Nicole Kidman, Mel Gibson, Liam and Chris Hemsworth, Hugh Jackman and Cate Blanchett to name a few in huge demand overseas. Speaking of which, we are delighted to shine the spotlight on another Aussie actor set for stardom when he makes his mark in Hollywood. In an exclusive interview with Nicole Fuge, former Sunshine Coaster, Andy Ryan, well known for his roles in Love Child, Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS and Underbelly, opens up about how he quit his previous drug and alcohol addiction and is ready to take his career to the next level. Watch this space! What the Fox brand strategist Natashya Manfield shares what gets her creative juices flowing, revered poet, writer and presenter Rupert McCall reveals his journey from lawyer to where he is today and we chat with rising star, songbird Ayla Scanlan. Health and fitness enthusiasts will love Anna Rawlings’ interview with The Biggest Loser star and new mum Michelle Bridges who shares how life has changed since the birth of her son Axel, and how she built a business empire. It’s a great read. Until next time, we hope this special issue of Profile inspires the creative in you! Cheers,

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Andy Ryan

Andy Ryan goes to Hollywood.

From a child actor in Les Mis to starring alongside television royalty, Andy Ryan is Hollywood bound.

Ayla Scanlan Ayla: Unearthed.

Meet the local singer and songwriter making waves on the national music scene in 2016.

Michelle Bridges The motivator.

The fitness queen and television personality has built an empire while improving the nation’s health.

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72 10 14 Walk on the wild side with a touch of animal print!

76 Check out abstract home style!

REGULARS 03

welcome

socials

let’s chat

secret life natashya manﬁeld

view kim pengelly

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editor’s note events

people rupert mccall

competitions

the last word angus o’loughlin

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BUSINESS + REAL ESTATE 49

milestones

blokes about town

in focus

business judy elsworthy

real estate sue godfrey

LIFESTYLE 70

the style edit johanna jensen-brown

fashion

style counsel leaarna sale

beauty

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home style home monica werner

GOURMET + CULTURE 82

the gourmet edit nicole fuge

ladies at lunch

gourmet matt yurko

recipe

foodie trail

travel kate dever

culture reviews

Our gourmet editor, Nicole Fuge is NUTS about food!

culture sam and xanthe coward

SOCIALS KAY HOLLYOAK AND NICOLE WYKES

STACEY MCBRIDE WILSON, AMY YOUNG AND LOUISE THOMPSON

ANDREW BLAKE AND JAC

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Profile Magazine February issue launch

Everyone was feeling the love at the launch of the February issue of Profile Magazine at Best Western PLUS Oceanside Kawana. There was networking, canapes, drinks and desserts aplenty – and even a bouquet toss to top oﬀ the special evening. Photos Brian Geritz

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Premier Speakers and Events Olympic gold medalists Kerri Pottharst and Steven Bradbury came to the Sunshine Coast on 5 February to speak at Lake Kawana Community Centre as part of Premier Speakers and Events’ Breakfast of Champions. Along with captivating presentations by both Australian sporting legends, audience members were up close and personal with Kerri’s gold medal from the Sydney 2000 Olympics and her bronze from Atlanta 1996 Olympics and Steven’s gold medal from the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games. Photos Chesterton Smith Photography 6

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Caloundra Chamber of Commerce At a Caloundra Chamber of Commerce member’s only event on 9 February, business people gathered to hear Simon Verdouw from Generation Innovation and The Beacon Foundation highlight some of the challenges associated with understanding what makes today’s youth tick in the workforce. Photos Brian Rogers Photographics DOUG WEST AND CATHY KNIGHT

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MAR CH. 11–13 March MOOLOOLABA TRIATHLON FESTIVAL

The Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival has been a feature event on the Australian Triathlon Calendar for over 22 years, attracting thousands of triathletes to the famous course. Watch the elite Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup, or be a competitor – there’s something for everyone to swim, ride and run, from the ASICS Mooloolaba Twilight 5km run, SuperKidz Triathlon and the Special Tri. Free to watch, entry fees apply. www.ironman.com

March #GIRLSGOTGOALS

This is THE workshop you need to attend to make your goals happen! Make 2016 your year with #girlsgotgoals. Learn how to articulate your goals in life and relationships, health and wealth or whatever they may be, and create an action plan to start achieving your dreams! You deserve to create a life you love, but it needs to start with you. Delicious high tea and refreshments provided mid-morning. A fun and creative way to get what you want with Goal Mapping! Tickets are $149. visit proﬁlemag.com.au/whats-on/girlsgotgoals

April BEN SALTER AT THE BISON BAR The Bison Bar is a luxurious cocktail and coﬀee lounge that hosts some of Australia’s leading live music acts. On 1 April, The Bison Bar will present Ben Salter, singer/songwriter with Giants of Science, the Gin Club and The Wilson Pickers. To get tickets to this intimate acoustic show visit The Bison Bar website and Facebook. The Bison Bar is also an exquisite venue available for hire to host your next special event. www.thebisonbar.com

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FUTURE

...UNEARTHED WORDS NICOLE FUGE PHOTOS BRIAN GERITZ

She recorded her first EP when she was just 13 years old and went on to impress international audiences with her songwriting prowess at the age of 16. Now in her 20s, songbird Ayla Scanlan holds the key to musical greatness.

ith wet hair and not a stitch of make-up on, Ayla Scanlan walks through the door at her local coffee shop, and introduces herself with a warm embrace. While she’s a jitter of nerves, she fails to show it; this fresh-faced 20-year-old songbird remains demure and humble as she navigates her rise to stardom. Performing under the moniker of her first name, Ayla is all about the music and feels more comfortable on stage in front of her legion of fans than she does in an intimate interview setting. But given her flourishing popularity, it’s something she’s getting used to and settles into the conversation as she sips on her cappuccino. Ayla grew up on her parent’s farm in Cooroy, where she capitalised on the abundance of inspiration around her from an early age. “I was always making up little songs in the car when I was really young,” she says. “I grew up on the farm, so I really like animals – I own 12 cows, we have mostly cows and I used to have a horse and we’ve had all kinds of animals; pigs, goats, geese, ducks and chickens and we have some camels! “We’ve got another farm in Rockhampton and the camels keep the dingoes away from the cows, they’re ‘guard camels’ and they eat the weeds and stuff too, so they’re really handy.” As a Year 3 student at Noosa Christian College, Ayla’s musical talent was fostered when her teacher encouraged her class to buy a $20 ukulele each, and it wasn’t long before she upgraded to guitar and continued composing songs. “It’s always been a way of expressing myself and that hasn’t changed, but I was pretty lucky to grow up on the farm, that made for a pretty good place to write songs,” she says, “we were on the top of the hill so we had a nice outlook.” In more recent years, Ayla’s paperback songbook has been replaced with a notes app on her phone, jotting down verses and melodic phrases as they spring to mind. And Ayla’s dexterity with songwriting was quickly recognised when her song Talk About Home was shortlisted in the International Song Writing Competition in 2012, when she was just 16. The following year, Ayla once again made it into the finals, this time with her song Wish I Was. At the beginning of 2014, Ayla released the latter single 10

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“The FIRST TIME I ever heard Wish I Was being played I was on the highway and I pulled over because I was SO EXCITED.”

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When I was little I listened to a lot of Neil Young and John Denver, because my dad really likes them and I think they’re both great songwriters. I’ve always liked John Mayer because I think he has the whole package in that he writes great songs, plays really well and has a great voice. And I really like female artists like Sarah Blasko, Norah Jones, Florence and Sia.

through Triple J Unearthed and began catching people’s attention through regular airplay. “The first time I ever heard Wish I Was being played I was on the highway and I pulled over because I was so excited, I didn’t know what to do, whether to listen to it or not,” she says. “I usually hear the first bit and get excited and then I turn it off.” Then in 2015, Ayla released another two songs Waiting and When The World Ends, which were both added to regular rotation on Triple J, who late last year invited her into the studio for the coveted weekly segment Like a Version, in which she covered the Hunters and Collectors’ Throw Your Arms Around Me. Of her song choice, Ayla says, “I’ve always liked that song, my mum sings the chorus of it around the house sometimes, so I’ve always had a special place for it”. Ayla has also been polishing her stage performances, supporting various artists including The John Steel Singers, Katie Noonan and Husky, before hitting the road to tour the east coast of Australia, playing shows in Sydney, Melbourne and wrapping in Brisbane – in the midst of all that she also released her EP When The World Ends in November, the same month as her 20th birthday. “I don’t really get nervous about performing, I’ve been doing it a lot and it’s something I enjoy so much, it’s the other stuff that I get nervous about,” she says candidly. Now at home, Ayla is back into the swing of writing, teaming up with fellow Sunny Coast songstress Katie Noonan, along with other artists in Sydney. The end result will hopefully transpire into another EP or fully-fledged album release. “When I was younger I did do another EP before this one, but that one stays in Mum and Dad’s garage! That was when I was 13,” she says with a bashful laugh. Having enlisted the production skills of Elliot Heinrich from Heliport Studios in Buderim for her debut EP, Ayla is rounding out her skills as an artist and is currently studying production at university in Brisbane. Ayla has also reverted to her roots, picking up the ukulele again (albeit a more expensive one this time), and doing cover gigs around the Sunshine Coast under a secret guise, “Living the double life,” she says with a laugh. Having purchased Ayla’s EP the day before our interview and awaiting its postage, she tells me she has some in her car, and pulls out a vintage wicker picnic basket, plucks a cd from its tartan lining and offers to sign it, swiftly fishing around her handbag for a pen. “Dear Nicole, Thanks! Ayla,” she scribes. march 2016

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LET’S CHAT

Holy DAY OR holiday? WORDS NICOLE FUGE

Every year the holidays merge closer together – I mean hot cross buns and Easter eggs have been on the supermarket shelves since before Christmas! But as we approach this holy day, how many associate it with religion or is it just another holiday?

aster is the oldest festival of the Christian church, celebrating the resurrection of Christ and held on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the northern spring equinox. But how much of the traditional Easter message is lost on the everyday modern person? Do more of us associate this time of year with eating too much chocolate or scoring four days off work, than honouring their faith and going to church? In the most recent Australian Census, 25.3 per cent of people cited Catholic as their religion, 22.3 per cent had no religion, 17.1 per cent were Anglican, five per cent belonged to the Uniting Church and 2.8 per cent were Presbyterian and Reformed. It will be interesting to find out the results from the 2016 Census, given the incredible multicultural shift in recent years. And observe how the diversification of religion and increasing rate of people of no faith effect days such as Christmas, Good Friday and Easter. In his Easter Sunday sermon a few years ago, The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, highlighted the need for Christianity to reconnect with its original message of life, forgiveness, reconciliation and hope. This retaliation came from a survey revealing 53 per cent of children were unaware of the religious significance of Easter and 30 per cent thought it was to celebrate the birthday of the Easter Bunny. “It is deeply sad that millions of children don't know the great news of the true meaning of Easter,” he said. So do eggs and chocolate actually have anything to do with religion?

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RELIGIOUS IDENTITY OF AUSTRALIANS

25.3%

17.1%

22.3%

2.8%

Catholic

No religion

Uniting church

Anglican

Presbyterian and Reformed

27.5%

Other religion

The Easter egg has been traced back to the early Christians of Mesopotamia, who stained eggs red in memory of the blood of Christ shed at his crucifixion. Eggs have since been associated with Easter as a symbol of fertility, rebirth and the Resurrection. This then evolved into painting chicken eggs with vegetable dye and charcoal, then in the 17th and 18th centuries egg-shaped toys were given to children, along with cardboard, plush and satin-covered eggs filled with chocolates. Chocolate Easter eggs were first made in Europe in the early 19th century in France and Germany. As for the origin of the Easter Bunny – that still remains a mystery.

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From fashion designer with her own successful label to brand strategist with a leading creative agency and now part-time law student, Natashya Manfield has always loved a challenge. And as I recently discovered, this creative powerhouse is only just beginning.

atashya Manfield was always destined to stand out from the crowd. Blessed with a great imagination from a very early age, the eldest of five children was raised to dream big and challenge the status quo. “I grew up in a large family in the country, so we had to make our own fun,” says Natashya. “There was a lot of storytelling and make-believe, being the eldest I was often responsible for setting the narrative. We were always nurtured to break down boundaries and follow our dreams, it was a great way to grow up.” Having always had a unique and somewhat eclectic flair for fashion and a keen eye for style, Natashya spent her youth working alongside her mum, Kim, at her fashion boutique, becoming involved with everything from the visual merchandising to the buying. It’s not surprising really, you could say fashion is in Natashya’s DNA, her grandmother was also a talented dressmaker. But despite her background, Natashya, also a gifted academic, hadn’t always set her sights on studying fashion, in fact she had her mind set on law. “I was never really creative at school to be honest, I was more academic but then the 17-year-old me wanted to mix it up and express myself and I applied for a fashion course which I was completely unprepared for. “I had never sewn a garment in my life. Perhaps it was my teenage rebellion to do the unexpected, but I absolutely loved it.” Armed with a double degree in fine arts majoring in fashion and business majoring in advertising, Natashya worked for various department stores, designers and boutiques after graduating, until she decided to open her own business, and bespoke fashion boutique Miss Manfield at Mooloolaba opened its doors in 2011 in partnership with her mum. In what was a milestone year for Natashya, she was also chosen as a contestant on Project Runway from thousands of designers after a rigorous application process. It was a baptism of fire for the then 24-year-old.

“I think my skin thickened in my early 20s. I feel like I’ve lived five years for each actual year. There isn’t much anyone could say that would really offend me. Running a business and being on a reality TV show was pretty full on, but in hindsight it was really good for me to be able to learn how to take criticism early on in my career.” But while others may have been content with such success at an early age and happy to follow one career path, Tarsh (as she is affectionately known) was already on the lookout for her next big challenge. “Working on my own label felt very self indulgent and I wanted to take what I had learnt and apply it to other businesses. I had a sense of urgency I guess, to validate my skills.” As fate and timing would have it, Tarsh was introduced to What The Fox Creative, a rapidly growing Sunshine Coast creative agency known for thinking outside the square, and within months was sharing her flair and knowledge to help clients grow their brands. It was a match made in heaven. “What the Fox could see what I had done with my own brand, how much I valued having a consistent brand voice and being able to visualise the emotive side of my brand message through online and offline touchpoints. “I now work with companies of all sizes to generate ideas to nurture their relationships with their customers,” she says. “We are a collaborative team, and I know people use that like a buzz word, but our CEO Nita Childs actually employs each fox in the den for their unique brain. Everyone brings something different to the team. When a client walks through our door they are not just getting one person for one hour they are getting 10 to 15 experts working on their project. My role as a strategist is

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“Business is so COMPETITIVE, you must be doing something DIFFERENT and interesting or you simply won’t SURVIVE.”

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to bring each of the experts together to deliver a customised solution that will achieve our client’s goals. “There are different specialisations in a technical sense, we have foxes coming up with social media and digital content ideas, those who are focused on website user experience, those designing physical brand collateral and those working on the marketing message and advertising or activity. When we all work together it’s incredible what can happen.” When it comes to inspiration, Tarsh says she has always been naturally curious, which helps her enormously when thinking from a client’s point of view. “I am always observing. As a consumer, I am always analysing the experience so when I go to a restaurant I am hyper aware of what the atmosphere is like, what the menu font is like, what the receipt is like, all of those touch points are really important to me. “Business is so competitive, you must be doing something different and interesting or you simply won’t survive.” And just when you think this chameleon may have stopped changing colours, she throws a law degree into the mix. Told you she loves a challenge! “It has been a busy year. Balancing studying law with a business that is growing at an incredible pace is a juggle, but it’s incredibly exciting. I love it. I thrive on it,” she says. “If I am ever feeling overwhelmed I just remember what Mum always said to me, “just do one thing at a time and the next step will appear, just trust that ‘future Tarsh’ will have it sorted.” Speaking of which, where will Tarsh be in 10 years I ask? “Ten years used to be this huge milestone but I don’t want to decide yet. Tarsh in 10 years’ time will have a greater depth of wisdom and a much better answer to that question. “People have asked me why law? Are you not a fashion designer? It could be perceived as a big shift but I don’t see it that way, it seems like a natural progression to me. “Any gap I have in my knowledge is being filled in law which will only help our clients.” We can’t wait to see what you do next Tarsh. Watch this space. march 2016

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Starring in Love Child, Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS, Underbelly, and doing theatre sports with the NRL, Andy Ryan is one of those actors who is never out of work. Three years ago his career began to soar, incidentally coinciding with a decision to rid his body of drug and alcohol addiction. Now, Andy is going to Hollywood.

“The terrible thing with ADDICTION is, it’s one of the few DISEASES that tells you you don’t have it ...”

e used to call him Spot, because of the brunette patch on his otherwise blonde head of hair. But when he became known around the schoolyard as the “kick it to me” kid from the Vita Brits commercial, and landed the role of Gavroche in Les Mis, he was starting to make a real name for himself – Andy Ryan. “That’s where my love for performing took off,” he says of his role in Les Mis, “and that’s been my favourite one because I was a boy living a dream and I’ve never been able to match that ever.” Andy was just six years old when his infatuation with performance began upon enrolling at Andrea Dalton School of Dance. Being the token male in his tap, jazz and ballet classes, Andy was often front and centre – just the way he liked it. “I liked entertaining and over the years it narrowed down to acting, but I always wanted to be in front of people,” he says. In his teenage years, Andy honed his acting skills and studied with speech and drama teacher Jane Thomas, before moving to Brisbane in Year 10 to attend Kelvin Grove State High School, specialising in drama. While studying acting at QUT, Andy hired an agent before moving to entertainment mecca Sydney, where he’s lived for the past eight years. Here, he immersed himself in the industry, writing and producing a handful of shows, and building his acting portfolio with Tomorrow, When the War Began, The Jesters, Underbelly and Reef Doctors. Having known Andy since we were young dancers, I’ve watched Andy’s career from the wings and make note of the fact his career started to soar in the last two years – a time frame which takes him aback.

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“Two years and nine months ago I decided to get clean and sober from drugs and alcohol because I was addicted to them, so it’s funny once you put down those things how your life takes off,” he says. “The first role I got since getting clean was INXS and I got nominated for an AACTA award for that and that’s the highest accolade and recognition I ever got for anything. That got me into Love Child. “I don’t look at it as my career has taken off, I look at it as my life started.” Ironically, Andy turned to drugs and alcohol in an attempt to launch his career while at uni. “I had this grandiose idea I had to be some sort of tortured artist,” he says, “and no one had really died and I was middle class, so the only thing that could get me to that depression was drinking and drugging – and that’s where it got a hold of me. “Then I moved to Sydney and I had the adult world at my feet; there’s a lot available to you there. “I thought the big struggle was making it in Hollywood and becoming this big famous actor and setting the world on fire and really they were materialistic things I was chasing and I forgot about me being, existing inside a human body and not taking care of it. “I was hurting people … they constantly worried if I was going to be here next week or if I have enough money at 26. When’s Andy going to get it? “The terrible thing with addiction is, it’s one of the few diseases that tells you you don’t have it and it’s the only one you can really solve purely by yourself, no one else can do it for you because you’ll always return.” Andy’s last performance under the influence was in a touring play Liberty Equality Fraternity. “I couldn’t keep up,” he says, “I’d wake up in the morning hungover and have a drink to even me out. Then I’d go do a show and get to the end of the show and be so happy,

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“I had this grandiose IDEA I had to be some sort of TORTURED ARTIST.” it was an achievement I’d made it to the end of the show. So I’d get pissed to celebrate and it was this vicious cycle.” Sipping on a long black coffee with a side of sparkling water, Andy not only feels much better, he looks much better – dressed from top-knot to toe in his signature black garb, he truly is a star. As our interview drifts in and out of reminiscing and talking shop, Andy tells me he’s moving to Los Angeles, where he’s signed with a manager and already met with various studios. So could we have the next Chris Hemsworth on our hands? “Definitely not, definitely not. Without a doubt, that is laughable,” he says in a fit of laughter. “Chris Hemsworth is 6ft and muscly and drop dead gorgeous, I’m 5ft 9 and it’s just a different ball game. “I go for the character roles or the comedy, I’m not the leading man, Chris Hemsworth is. Besides, the supporting role gets all the better lines.” In 2015, Andy was nominated for an Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Award for Best Guest or Supporting Actor in a Television Drama – Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS. Andy played Andrew Farris, the keyboardist and main composer of INXS, and he delves into the difference between playing a real and fictional character. “The fundamental structure is still there, but the pressure is different because you don’t want to cock it up,” he says, “and you’re dealing with a character like Andrew Farris who is so nuanced and quiet and almost like a bit of a nerd – you dance between factual performance and offensive.” Andy’s most recent performance is in the second and third season of Love Child. “I knew the director and he got me to do a chemistry read with Miranda Tapsell who plays Martha, and we kind of hit it off straight away and Simon Bowditch was born,” he says. In between jobs, Andy also works for the NRL, doing theatre sports tours with the Broncos and Titans, addressing topics such as drugs and alcohol, respect for women and domestic violence. “I never thought I’d get to meet JT or Billy Slater and be acting with them,” Andy says before revealing, “they should all stick to football, but they’re all pretty funny.” As we wrap our interview and part ways with a big bear hug, I can’t help but snap a quick pic of the two of us together, not only for memories sake (I’m sure Mum would love to see it), but who knows, he really could be the next Chris Hemsworth.

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Possessing a natural business sense and gifted creativity, Kim Pengelly is both a daydreamer and a night thinker, holding her in good stead as she prepares to take the reins of the Woodford Folk Festival. fes·ti·val. a period or program of festive activities, cultural events, or entertainment: a music festival; a film festival.

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t’s an apt description of what Woodford Folk Festival promises to be, and in my mind’s eye I see a kaleidoscope of culture and community, a chance to allow my inner boho to roam free from high heels and deadlines. When I meet Kim Pengelly, discernible by her stack of bright notepads and lacy white kimono for our interview, she only enhances my expectations as she describes the internationallyrenowned music, culture and arts festival that thousands flock to each year. As we chat, Kim’s mobile buzzes. “Sorry, this is going to keep happening all arvo,” she laughs. It’s no wonder she’s in demand, at just 28 years old the deputy general manager of Woodford Folk Festival is poised on a trajectory of career success, just over one year into a three-year handover to the general manager role. “When we go to government-type stuff and top level sponsorship deals, you can feel the reaction when you walk into the room, they’re like, oh I didn’t expect you to be young,” Kim laughingly reveals. “But I learnt on the ground, I was raised in a business-minded family so it’s always come naturally to me.” Born in South Africa, Kim and her brother and parents moved to Australia when she was 11 years old. After graduating high school, she briefly studied event management on the Gold Coast before returning to study a Bachelor of Business at the University of the Sunshine Coast, scooping the award for Highest Achieving Student in Event Management in 2009, and graduating in 2010; Kim now returns to the university as a guest lecturer. At just 23 years old, Kim’s university course coordinator recommended her for the job of commercial manager at Woodford Folk Festival, and having always had a passion to work with music and arts, Kim took on the challenge. “I took on a big role actually, they took a risk with me,” Kim reflects. “Certainly I was a bit of a baby in it really, but I just tackled it. I was so grateful and still am.” Fast forward to 2015, marking Kim’s fifth festival and the festival’s 30th anniversary, and Kim was promoted to deputy general manager, as the Woodford Folk Festival scooped the major event category at the 2015 Australian Tourism Awards, beating out the Melbourne Cup Carnival at the “Oscars of the events industry”. profilemag.com.au

As deputy general manager, Kim commutes between her Coolum Beach home, where she lives with her builder partner Mitch, and her office on the picturesque 500-acre site at Woodford; she oversees a huge team, and manages the festival’s businesses and income streams, including 16 bars, 180 stallholders, artists and performers’ merchandise, two general stores and a dispatch department. “It’s a unique business structure in that we have six days to make our annual income,” Kim explains. The scope of the festival is incredible – manpower alone is 22 full time staff, who manage 250 department heads who then manage a team of 1700 volunteers. The

2015 festival featured 2000 performers and 408 performance groups from 17 countries, and with an economic impact of $30.4 million from the 2014 event for the southeast Queensland region, Kim estimates the economic impact of the 2015 festival to be higher, while awaiting verified statistics. “The festival started out with an attendance of 700 people, in 2014 our aggregate attendants was 126,122 people so that’s pretty large scale growth,” Kim says. “Last year (2015), our aggregate attendance was 129,000, so in a climate where it seems events are being cancelled frequently we are thrilled our attendance grew.” During the six-day festival, Woodfordia is a cornucopia of music, arts, culture, food, atmosphere and community and Kim is at the beating heart of it all, working year-round on planning and logistics, mapping out the intricacies of the music, programming and design. As happily as Kim exudes creativity, she mirrors the passion when it comes to business, and although Kim modestly won’t let me print the incredible percentage increase in sponsorships she’s achieved, she knows what her strengths are, and you bet she plays to them. “A business and creative mind work handin-hand, it’s how I’ve always operated ... if you

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“A BUSINESS and CREATIVE mind work hand-in-hand, it’s how I’ve always operated.” fuse the two you can have some really good outcomes.” Case in point, Kim has recently project managed a 900-page document for a multimillion dollar federal government infrastructure grant application for an amphitheatre stage to be built at Woodford, and is in talks with touring promoters for stadium-style artists. Clearly driven, Kim shares the shape of her and the festival’s future. “The three-year handover is where it’s at, at the moment. There’s a lot to learn, so much to take in. There’s certainly some ambitious artistic things going on, so being part of that and fusing business and arts is pretty much a dream. “My favourite quote in the festival’s 500-year plan is, ‘we’ll build a forest of goodwill and benefit from its shade’. It’s not talking about KPIs and dollar figures, it’s talking about trading with ethics,” she smiles. “Woodford gives people the opportunity to feel as though they are part of creating something rather than just consuming it. Our objective is to create a world that we wish the world to be all year around.” And what a world it is, sunsoaked pebbled streets weaving through stalls of sparkling jewels and rainbow-bright threads, past a group yoga class, shouts for artisan iced coffee orders mingling with the thrum of a musical troupe, giant light puppets commandeered by wild-eyed entertainers as night falls, Woodford citizens following lanterns from campsites to the festival’s heart to revel in its colourful charm. Just like Kim, marching to the beat of her own drum.

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Rachael Yurko from Insurance Works finds happiness when she has a sense of purpose. This month, she shares the importance of ‘just having a go’ and not putting too much pressure on yourself to get it perfect.

was a chef for 10 years, and that’s often caught people off guard – both at the time, and even now, seven years on. For whatever reason, I don’t ‘look’ like a chef and sharing this news inevitably means I’ll be grounded for the next 10 minutes with questions fired at me one after another, in rapid succession. “Is it true about the pans flying across kitchens?” “Is it hard?” “Do/did you enjoy it?” And when I speak with females in particular, it’s always followed with a strong opinion either way – either that they adore food, or that they loathe it, and wonder how anyone could do this for a living. The thing is, I’d have done it for free. And the same is true of my career now as a personal insurance adviser. Maybe it has less to do with the actual task, and more to do with my general take on things. As long as I feel like I’m moving forward and with purpose, and I’m continuing to create things, I’m happy. I think it comes down to these three things: I stop and I breathe, often. That really deep kind of breath that makes you tilt your head backwards, eyes closed and feel the breath fill your lungs. I feel the breath travel down to my lungs and up again, and I’m thankful that everything’s in good working order. I know it won’t always be, so I take a moment to notice my hands, my toes, my five senses and to be thankful. It takes 30 seconds, and I can do it anywhere, anytime. I’m aware of the objects I touch each day. Not always, but I keep myself checking in if ever I start to feel disconnected. Most of the time, it’s really simple stuff – like a pen that works well or a strawberry growing in our patch long after the season should have finished. If a fabric feels fantastic on my skin, I make myself aware of it for longer than is probably natural, and I share it with whomever I happen to be with.

“As long as I feel like I’m moving FORWARD and with PURPOSE, and I’m continuing to CREATE things, I’m happy.”

If there’s a mental block that’s feeling like it might stop me moving forward – I look for the thing that can be done, because there’s always something. The thing is just to start. Pick up a pen and write a word, or a paintbrush if you fancy being creative. If the task is too big and looks overwhelming, look for that tiny little bit you know. You’ll find it, and when you do, chip away there. Like a puzzle, some other really obvious piece will fall into place right after, until before you know it – you’re done. I’ve always loved the quote from Gerard Way that says, “Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect, it means you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections”. And I have a feeling that I’m happy because I don’t put pressure on myself to get it perfect – just to give it a go.

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Rupert McCall has captured the hearts and souls of people all over Australia and beyond with his moving poetry. We caught up with the talented poet, writer and presenter to discover a little more about the inspiration behind his magic.

t’s not surprising to hear Rupert McCall has been likened to iconic Australian poet Banjo Patterson, in fact, it was one of Banjo’s iconic poems – A Bush Christmas that sparked Rupert’s interest in storytelling as a young boy. “I remember reading a couple of his poems in grade five and they really lit a spark in me and introduced me to the great storytelling that exists in this country,” says Rupert. However, it wasn’t until Rupert was a young law graduate that he decided to leave his short-lived stint in the legal profession and follow his passion for poetry. “I was a fully qualified solicitor but I knew my heart lay in writing,” says Rupert. “At the time I was 23 years old, 10 foot tall and bulletproof and the decision seems bigger now than what it was back then, it was an interesting phone call to my parents at the time to tell them my decision,” he laughs. “But you have to trust your instincts, go with your passion and what is going to put a smile on your face. That’s the lesson I try to impress upon kids today.” Rupert need not have worried about his decision, the talented writer and father-of-four went on to author six anthologies of verse that have collectively sold over 120,000 copies as well as carving a successful career in radio and television, presenting on Channel 7’s Great South East, 4BC’s Sports Today program and Channel Nine’s Weekend Extra. So how did he get his first big break? “I actually penned some of my first poems during the early days of my career as an articles clerk, when I had lots of time waiting around to file documents,” says Rupert. “I had enough work to write my first book, Rhymes Idols & Shenanigans in 1993 and I had to beg and borrow the money to self publish, but the book went very well and really consolidated my RUPERT MCCALL

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decision to leave law and follow this path.” It was the first of many books to follow including Book Antiqua, on the way to somewhere, Stories for the Old Man, Green & Gold Malaria, Slops Props and Goosestep Flavoured Lifesavers, all of which were best sellers. In fact, Green & Gold Malaria sold 50,000 copies across Australia. “This book was named after a poem I wrote for Australia Day in 1995. A lot of my previous work was state proud and Queensland centric but I needed something to connect with a national audience and my version of Australian pride. I was very proud of it,” he says. Although Rupert’s first love is writing, he is also a seasoned presenter and loves nothing more than the thrill of a live audience. “It’s pretty nerve wracking, although I’m getting better at converting the nerves into positive energy,” he says. “The best thing about it is when you have written something powerful that really connects with the heart and soul of an audience, you feel the spark and appreciation that’s flowing from one mind to another, and the audience is lifted by your words, it’s like a magician pulling off a magic trick. I find it extremely satisfying and rewarding.”

“With the early poems I was just writing for the LOVE of it, I had no inclination it could become a CAREER.”

responsibility to tell the story well. “Reciting A Firefighter’s Dream to pay tribute to the firefighters at Ground Zero on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 was another big moment. It was very humbling to think I could write something that would resonate with people on the other side of the world. That connection with the firefighters became a great friendship. “Writing and reciting tributes to sporting greats like Roger Federer and Rod Laver when both those guys were in the room was pretty amazing and writing The Crocodiles are Crying to be read at Steve Irwin’s memorial was another proud moment. The gravity of the moment you find yourself writing something that connects with Steve Irwin is pretty special.” So where does his inspiration come from? How does he masterfully piece the words

“You have to TRUST your instincts, go with your PASSION and what is going to put a SMILE on your face.” But it’s not just his writing and presenting skills that Rupert is renowned for, it’s his special poetic tributes that make him truly unique, inspiring standing ovations from Perth in Australia to Palm Springs in America with his spine-tingling delivery. “Some of my favourite moments in my career include the honour of being asked to open the Dawn Service in Gallipoli with my poem Ninety Years Ago in 2005, it was very special. Those assignments come with a great march 2016

together to create his magic I ask? “You digest the inspiration and you tick it over in your heart and soul and crack it open and find an angle in the piece. It’s so important to tell a story,” he shares. “You look for the rhythm, you find the way you are going to tell it. Once I’ve cracked it open I’m on a roll and at that point I might write a fair bit in one session and then come back to polish it and fine tune it later. It’s important to leave a message too. “It was never like I decided the way I was going to write, it wasn’t a conscious decision. With the early poems I was just writing for the love of it, I had no inclination it could become a career. It has evolved and improved as you would expect with anyone over 20-plus years. “My style is connecting with the heart and delivering a message that inspires and leaves people feeling good about themselves.” We’re so glad you followed your heart Rupert, so you could connect with ours. profilemagazine

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The iconic holiday home Many people have fond memories of summer holidays spent with our families at a beachside home somewhere along the coast. Anthony Gorman from Gorman & Gray looks at the resurgence in holiday homes.

or me it was a family holiday home in Torquay in Victoria where we would go with our parents and grandparents to spend a couple of weeks getting sunburnt, playing beach cricket and trying every flavour icecream cone we could! Sure, times were a lot simpler then, we all worked less, we weren’t “online” all of the time and “posting” and “tweeting” meant very different things. But despite the undeniable pace of today’s life, the resurgence of beachside, family holidays is quite dramatic. Our region is blessed with some of the best beaches on the planet and uniquely, the towns and suburbs that

surround them have an enviable amount of facilities without the blight of overdevelopment that scars the Gold Coast. Gorman & Gray Holidays director Vivienne Gray-Gorman has seen this trend happen first hand, “Our holiday letting service mainly focuses on mid range to luxury houses in prime beachfront, waterfront or premium view locations and outside of sporting groups, virtually all of our homes get booked by some form of extended families looking for a costeffective holiday experience. One of the biggest trends in holidays is experience holidays and the Sunshine Coast covers so many options for this type of traveller”. Surprisingly, it would appear that most of the visitors to the Sunshine Coast are native Queenslanders with Vivienne reporting that the majority of the homes booked are from guests travelling within the state.

“I love it! I’ve always loved holidays and I get to help people plan their family getaways every day.” “We certainly have international and interstate guests come and stay regularly but the majority are from Brisbane or the regions and are looking for a comfortable getaway that they don’t have to spend too long travelling, can pack as much of their things with them and meet up with friends and family too. Also the falling Australian dollar makes domestic travel more appealing”. Managing holiday homes from Caloundra to Coolum, Vivienne is certainly a wealth of knowledge in the field and she has a real passion for the industry. “I love it! I’ve always loved holidays and I get to help people plan their family getaways every day,” she says. If you’ve considered holiday letting your home, Vivienne is certainly the first person you should speak to.

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HOW TO CULTIVATE AN AWESOME BUSINESS There is some hard work and heavy lifting to do to make your business the well-oiled machine you want it to be. The most important lesson I have learned is that to expand a business I need to get and stay organized. I work on the CANII system – constant and never ending improvement and innovation and I apply this thinking constantly to five keys areas of business – I call them my ‘High 5’. Get this right and you will have more money, and more time to enjoy it. 1. THE RIGHT PEOPLE.

Set yourself up with the right people and the business runs itself. If you’ve hired the wrong people then work becomes hard work. With the right people, the passion for business ﬂows and it can’t help but attract the perfect clients. People are drawn to businesses that are internally happy and professional. 2. THE RIGHT CLIENTS.

Realising you can’t be all things to all people and focusing on attracting the

perfect client, the sooner you will be successful. When you ‘need’ to accept all clients, you will always have friction and unhappy clients. Saying no and recognizing when a client won’t fit your business model will elevate your business, bringing a level of service for you to have exceptionally happy clients, leading to more client referrals and positive feedback. 3. THE RIGHT TOOLS, MARKETING AND PLANNING. Getting your marketing right, testing and measuring the results, keeping your database clean, working ON the business on a weekly basis as well as working in the business are all CRITICALLY vital parts of running a successful business. 4. THE RIGHT ETHOS.

5. THE RIGHT MINDSET.

Mindset is a choice. It really helps if you decide to have a happy, positive and motivational attitude. Staﬀ are more inclined to bring problems, mistakes and issues to you rather than if they think they are going to get a negative or volatile reaction. Mindset also includes a positive look to the future, goal setting, team spirit and leadership. Get these right and your business can ‘High Five’ itself to success.

You need to have the right ethos to attract the right clients and the right ‘boss’ to attract the right people. 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 will grow and prosper. WWW.CHRISCHILDS.COM.AU

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Getting creative with your property portfolio is about diversifying; spreading your risk, broadening your horizons and varying your current holdings.

n short; avoid putting all your eggs in one basket. Luxe Commercial’s managing director Chris Sales says a diversified property portfolio allows for more balanced and consistent returns and greater flexibility particularly in the commercial market. “Property investments are long-term propositions and by diversifying your portfolio and where your money goes provides balance and reduces the risk of any potential negative impact,” he says. When considering diversifying, Chris suggests starting with location and price points. He recommends picking a sector based on its risk profile, industrial being the lowest risk and retail being the highest. Vacant or partially vacant space will often represent a higher return based on the “value add” potential. Property returns are almost always directly linked to the level of risk involved; the riskier the investment the higher its potential return. “The best place to start is to look at investing in areas that you know well and are comfortable with,” he says. “But putting all your money in one area leaves you open to a sudden downturn in a particular sector.” Spreading your risk across different price points can strengthen a property portfolio and provide variety, while buying multi-tenanted investments also reduces risk. Chris maintains quality over quantity as the golden rule, however spreading your investment across multiple properties provides flexibility and security. “It’s not uncommon for clients to mix things up across industrial, office, medical and retail properties. Having a portfolio with a couple of conservative, or relatively safe, investments, allows for greater risk elsewhere,” he says. “With a little creativity the opportunities to build wealth through property are endless.”

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No financials? NO WORRIES!

Does this sound familiar? You’re a small business owner who has just looked at your work program for the upcoming year and have decided now is the time to buy new or replacement vehicles and equipment to help meet your work commitments. It’s March and your accountant has not yet completed your 2015 tax returns so how can you get finance approval now, when you need it most?

ost banks and financiers now have policies such as Self Declaration of income and Easy Upgrade finance. They refer to them as ‘matrix deals’, which basically means as long as your current position fits the criteria, you can access these policies which don’t require you to provide up to date financial statements. The Self Declaration policy is designed for businesses that have a trading history and owners who are in a sound financial position to either self declare the income of the business or sign a declaration to confirm they can afford the monthly repayment. The financier will then rely on this information to assess the business’s capacity to repay the loan. AS SUCH, THERE IS SOME BASIC QUALIFYING CRITERIA INCLUDING:

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The business and owners must have a clear credit file. Even paid defaults exclude you from many of these products.

The business will need to have an ABN that has been registered for GST for two years. The business owner is currently a home buyer or can contribute 20 per cent deposit.

The goods being purchased new-to-three years old and are predominantly for business use.

The second alternative is the Easy Upgrade policy. This is perfect for when you need to trade and upgrade your current car or equipment. In this case your good repayment history proves you can pay the loan, so as long as the new payment is not more than 125 per cent of your current payment, you don’t need to provide financial statements. These policies allow for faster processing and are no more expensive than a normal fully disclosed application. So if you meet the criteria and know you can meet the loan repayments, don’t let a lack of financials stop you from moving your business forward today.

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Fitness queen and TV personality Michelle Bridges has built an empire, guiding people to wellness, coupled with her intense ambition to create invigorating business success. She gives insight into life as a powerhouse in the Australian health and fitness industry, introduces her new family and talks business lessons and success, in a candid interview with Anna Rawlings.

s a young teen, I remember excitedly tuning in to watch reality television fitness show The Biggest Loser Australia. Inspired, I toyed with the idea of becoming a personal trainer, before choosing a journalism degree and career in the media (although I’m still a bit of a gym rat!), with Michelle being one of my biggest fitness inspirations. So it’s with some anticipation I’m connected through to the queen of a self-made fitness empire and come to discover that away from the glossy brand and television personality, Michelle is down-to-earth, chatty and open. “We’re under a bridge, we’re just driving in Sydney at the moment, you can probably hear the kids in the car,” explains Michelle over the background noise of traffic. ‘We’ is of course, Michelle’s blended family, partner and TBL costar Steve ‘The Commando’ Willis, his three kids, and their first baby together, son Axel who was born in December 2015. With the body and looks of someone who’s spent her entire life adamantly eating well and working out, after all she’s a walking advertisement for her business and brand, Michelle’s earned the crown of ‘fit queen’; she’s broken two Guinness World Records, launched a 12-week weight loss program, published 10 books, and developed a vitamins/supplements and fitness apparel range. Michelle transcended the fitness industry to find household fame in 2007 on the first season of The Biggest Loser Australia and it was through the popular reality show that she met Steve, 39 and the duo has been touted as Australia’s very own ‘celebrity fitness couple’. Of late, snaps of Michelle pushing Axel’s pram in Sydney, or photos from an exclusive mother-and-son photo shoot pepper her Instagram page alongside motivational images of Michelle in the gym. And it’s this new side to Michelle – first-time mum at 45, that has garnered particularly heightened attention. DON’T MISS MICHELLE BRIDGES ON 2ND & 3RD APRIL 2016. TO SECURE YOUR TICKET CALL 1300 433 552 OR VISIT PREMIERSPEAKERSANDEVENTS.COM.AU 46

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“It’s a completely new chapter for me, it’s really exciting. It was in the back of my mind and always there, but for me it was about timing. It’s certainly changed a lot of things, all good changes,” she says of new motherhood and starting a family. “Axel is going to have the same lifestyle I have, so good education, we’re always going to be active, eat healthy food, there’ll be the occasional treats here and there, otherwise pretty much healthy habits.” Michelle spent her early years growing up at her grandparents’ motel in remote country north-west of Tamworth, before moving to Newcastle. “I had a country-ish upbringing, I was pretty much playing every sport I could ... my mum was always complaining, why do you have to do every sport known to man!” she laughs. At 14 years old, Michelle noticed fellow students weren’t participating in the weekly sports lessons and pitched teaching fitness classes to her school mistress. “I put together my mix tape, got my legwarmers out and put pieces from all of my sport together like a circuit, and I thought, I was an absolute champion at this!” she laughs. “So I took myself down to my squash court and told them I could teach fitness classes, they let me loose on the general public at the age of 14 with no registration,

you could never do it now, you’d be sued!” Michelle spent the next four years teaching fitness classes until she qualified as a fitness instructor at age 18 and by her early 30s had a prominent profile in the fitness industry and on television, and had been named Australian Fitness Leader of the Year in 2004. The call from Channel 10 casting agents for The Biggest Loser role was almost serendipitous timing, as Michelle candidly reveals that after two decades in the fitness industry, she almost turned her back on it. “You got me thinking about what was going on in my career in the fitness industry just before Biggest Loser turned up, and I had become disenchanted, I felt like I had done everything,” she admits. “I thought, I’ve done classes, I’m a personal trainer, I’ve owned a gym, I’ve had my own business, there’s not that much more out there.” Michelle started writing for magazines, and was working part-time with a newspaper in advertising just before she got the call for TBL. “What felt like a bad thing actually turned out to be quite good, it made me break the mould and think outside the square of how I could reinvigorate my career and find new ways of doing stuff in my industry. “Straightaway within the first few weeks of Loser, I thought to myself, having been a business owner and operator, you always have your exit plan. So in my head I thought, you should really start getting yourself out there now so you have something to stand on as a foundation, so my book ideas and all the other things, I did that off the first season. “It was like trailblazing in a way and I guess that’s a pretty cool message, that what might be at the time disenchanting or a problem, the solution that can come from it can be a whole new way of tackling stuff.”

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Michelle also weighs in on the nation’s health and obesity epidemic, how she copes with social media criticism, and shares her personal training regime in an extended interview online now at www.proﬁlemag.com.au

But forget the standard tips of implementing exercise into your day for professional success; Michelle outlines a message when it comes to motivation. “My biggest thing is I want to get in their heads – what do they want to achieve? Do you want to lose weight, be fitter, run 5km, run for charity? Work out why it is you want to do it and then look at all the roadblocks you’ve been putting in front of yourself. The bigger question is why aren’t you doing it?” Delivered in typical Michelle Bridges style, upfront and honest. And, she’s taking her own advice with the recent launch of her new book. “I’m excited/nervous because I’ve never done a book like this before ... it’s all about taking stock of where you’re at and what you want to achieve in life, and some personal stories and lessons I’ve learnt along the way.” Michelle will be on the Sunshine Coast next month for a dinner event and morning bootcamp for Premier Speakers and Events. “The Friday night will be an opportunity for me to talk to people about bigger questions, to lead into exercising and eating better. You’ll get to know me a little bit better, not just that trainer who yells at people to do 20 push-ups, although you’ll get a taste of that the following day when you do the workout!”

“What felt like a BAD thing actually turned out to be quite GOOD, it made me BREAK the mould and think outside the square of how I could reinvigorate my career.” march 2016

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In 1982, Barbara Lamont’s life changed – having left her career as a graphic designer to travel, she found herself in the Australian outback where she met and fell in love with her husband-to-be, Piet and in turn was introduced to opal mining.

arbara and Piet began opal mining as a ‘hobby’ and by 1984 turned it into a full time business. Over the next few years they mined, cut and polished opal and Barbara used her talents as a designer to create their own jewellery range. The Opalcutter was formed in 1990 and in the early days, Barbara and Piet concentrated on the light opal, sourced from their own mines at Coober Pedy as well as Andamooka and dark opal from Mintabie. The pair also frequently searched Australia-wide to source black opal from Lightning Ridge and the Queensland boulder opal fields. After Piet’s untimely death in August 2006, Barbara ran the business almost entirely by herself and continued the dream.

Life changing milestone 3: Losing my beloved husband, business partner and best mate, 2006 Everything came to a crashing halt with Piet’s sudden death of cancer in 2006. Missing him and running the business by myself I decided to close the shop and move away from Coober Pedy. Piet and I had already planned some time earlier that we would move to Cairns and start a new opal mining venture on the Queensland boulder opalfields near Cunnamulla.

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Life changing milestone 1: Life in the Australian outback, 1982 In 1982 I left a career as a freelance graphic artist in Germany intending to holiday by travelling part of the world. After visiting India and then Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide I travelled up the centre and ended up in Coober Pedy. There I met and fell in love with Piet Lamont as well as the outback. Within two days I started a new career as an opal miner, and within the month we were engaged and married a few months later. We had a great personal and working life together, enjoying the beautiful and sparse landscape as well as the easy and simple lifestyle. On the other side, we experienced a lot of financial hardship along the way, as opal mining can be quite an expensive ‘hobby’ despite our best intentions to make it a profitable business – a great learning experience!

Life changing milestone 4: Meeting Edi, 2007 The intention to move from Coober Pedy took on a different time frame and direction when my German shepherd Rex met another German shepherd puppy also Rex (he now answers to Max). Meeting the young Rex’s owner, the last thing I imagined was to find love again. We were married by the end of the year, Edi retired as school principal at Coober Pedy and we moved to Cairns. It didn’t take long for the opal-bug to get me again and we spent lots of time on our mining lease near Cunnamulla, 1000 kms west of Brisbane. Although we loved the mining and simple lifestyle of working on the boulder field, the process is expensive and we were going financially backwards.

Life changing milestone 2: Opening ‘The Opalcutter’ shop, 1990 While continuing our own opal mining, cutting and polishing we started cutting stones for tourists as well as designing and handcrafting jewellery. We quickly grew to a successful business in Coober Pedy and became known as ‘the leaders in modern opal jewellery design’ both locally and overseas. With a great team behind us, Piet and I were able to travel Europe and especially to the London jewellery fair to showcase our beautiful Australian opals to the world. We did this for 10 years and loved every bit of it.

Life changing milestone 5: Opening a new business in Montville, 2012 In 2012 we looked for a new place to live and start a business and liked Montville in the Hinterland of the Sunshine Coast. In December of that year we opened our new shop. As much as we love opal, there are lots of other jewellery and gemstones from all around the world. Mining has come to a halt; now we are busy working seven days a week in our gallery-style shop and we are very happy with our life together. Thanks to Rex and Max for getting us together!

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Deb Manson

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hile browsing online classifieds website Gumtree in 2013, Deb Manson found out the site’s ‘buy or sell almost anything’ tagline was worth its weight in gold. Well, gold foil. “I was looking for a new business where I could still have a life after having a busy real estate business. An e-commerce business was the direction I knew I wanted to go in, I always dreamed of owning a gift shop from a young age and Gifts2remember ticked all those boxes when I saw it advertised,” says Deb. Deb took over Gifts2remember from its founder, who created the gift hamper business in 2004. “We purchased it after selling our real estate business while travelling through Europe, on Gumtree would you believe!” Deb laughs. With the purchase of Gifts2remember, Deb traded in a background as a real estate agency owner and eight-year career as a private investigator for more creative work, surrounded by flourishing ribbons, quality products and beautiful bows. In the last two years, Deb has successfully grown the business, particularly her corporate clients, and aims to grow the gourmet food and gift hamper business throughout the Sunshine Coast, with plans to move into a new store in the near future. “I’m passionate about every gift hamper that leaves our warehouse. We take care with how they are boxed, ribboned and bowed because we always remember that it’s going to be received by an individual as a gift from another individual,” she shares. “The greatest thing about an internet business is you can work on it at anytime of the day or night. It still allows me to enjoy my days in my garden, relax with a glass of red with my husband, and spend time with my family.” Now, that’s a gift! 50

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our years ago, Kelly Powell wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty – juggling 18 months of subcontracting for a cleaning business after hours, six days per week, while holding a full-time job to bring in additional funds. Now, what was a part-time cleaning company born out of sheer financial desperation has grown to a full-scale independent business, and Kelly and husband Jamee are cleaning up. “Don’t be too hard on yourself and don’t be afraid to fail. We have fallen down too many times to count, but we always keep moving forward. Surround yourself with people who want you to succeed,” Kelly advises. “Our biggest triumph was believing in ourselves enough to take that first plunge.” With a joint background in corporate financial services, Kelly and Jamee established Kapows Commercial Cleaning in 2012, winning their first official contract in October that year. “At the time, it was a little scary giving up full time work to ride the crazy train of small business ownership, but we wanted to give it a go,” says Kelly. “We have had profit growth year on year from day one, so that risk paid off.” On the back of winning a large tender in January 2013, the couple was able to grow Kapows to the independent company it is today. Later that year, Kelly was recognised as a finalist in the 2013 Sunshine Coast Business Woman of the Year Award, a nomination she describes as “surreal, overwhelming and insightful,” as her achievements in business ownership were recognised. “We had been employees for such a long time, and thought being our own bosses for a bit sounded like great fun. It is!” Kelly laughs. And fun is certainly on their checklist – at home, Kelly and Jamee “love doing simple things – kayaking, barbecue on the beach, going to local markets, catching up with friends, just simply being together – even grocery shopping can mean lots of giggles!” After all, what’s success without a sparkle of fun?

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Stress, it’s an unavoidable part of daily life but it’s how we deal with it that counts. I caught up with the Blokes About Town for their take on stress, how it affects them and how they keep it under control.

t’s no surprise our increasingly busy lifestyle has seen our stress levels rise considerably during the past 10 years, particularly with the explosion of social media keeping us continually plugged in! In fact, stress has been called the health epidemic of the 21st century by the World Health Organisation and costs businesses billions of dollars a year. But it’s important to remember that not all stress is bad. Managed stress makes us productive, happy and keeps us on our toes, mismanaged stress can lead to a host of health problems both physical and emotional. Fortunately we have also come a long way when it comes to recognising and managing stress and a growing number of men and women are turning to mindfulness and meditation to find that elusive balance. I recently caught up with a group of savvy businessmen to wax lyrical about the age old problem over a delicious lunch at the Palmwoods Hotel and what I discovered was very enlightening to say the least. Co-hosting the lunch was

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business development manager with Think Money Craig Levitt, joining us was Warren Tegg, senior solicitor with Bennett Carroll and Andy Whitmore, owner of My Community Connect. profile: On a scale of one to 10 what is your stress level right now? craig: That’s a difficult one because it varies day-to-day. I would say at the moment a six or seven. It really does depend on the time of year too. Towards the end of the year I am really looking forward to a break because I work in marketing so I need to be creative. Towards the end of the year the creative juices are running low so it doesn’t flow as well then your stress levels go up due to frustration! warren: Within the last fortnight I am at a six or a seven. I find the same thing happens towards the end of the year, my stress levels tend to go up as everyone wants everything done before Christmas. andy: My stress levels are fairly high at the moment as we are going through a huge period of growth in our business. The last two profilemag.com.au

months have seen us explode. We have huge customer expectations we now need to deliver on and it needs to be outstanding. It has also been pretty stressful moving my family from the UK recently. profile: What catalysts spike your stress levels? craig: My stress comes from my own internal pressure to produce good work. It’s a direct result of my own self-judgement. With most of us, stress is self created, it’s how we think about what we are going through. warren: Anyone who has high standards will always have a certain level of stress. We are also probably affected to some extent by people who have unrealistic expectations. andy: My stress levels come from being a perfectionist. I also take things quite personally, people say you shouldn’t, but if you care, you just do. If things are not quite right or a customer is not happy first time, I find that phenomenally stressful and everyone around me knows too. profile: How does stress affect your personality? andy: It depends on the situation and who I’m dealing with. If I’m dealing with people who should know better and they can take criticism it can be quite an abrupt response. But broadly I am trying to take 10 seconds before I respond and be more considered. It comes with age. craig: I deal with stress internally. It takes a fair bit for me to get outwardly angry. I tend to shut down and go within. warren: I’m the opposite, I’m a completely emotional animal. If I stand up at my desk and I’m on the phone, look out!

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profile: What methods do you use to cope with stress? warren: I did an extensive amount of mediation training in the late ‘80s when it was new. I learned a lot about my personality and other personalities, it was very helpful. I also took up yoga a year-and-a-half ago and I love it. I do two separate classes every week, one is high intensity and the other is stretching, meditation and relaxation. Breathing control is a big part of yoga. I can now control my breathing at the desk when I become stressed. craig: I practice and teach mindfulness, which is the Western word for meditation. I had always wanted to try it because I have a busy mind but like many people I failed the first time. A couple of years ago I had a friend who wanted to get into the corporate space to promote more stillness and calm in the office and I helped him to deliver some programs. I then did an eight-week course in stress reduction and I loved it so much I started running some free classes on the Coast and we have now started doing it at work for the same reasons. warren: It can be hard at the start, but once you become aware that you can do it, you can actually control your emotional and physical responses pretty quickly. It’s not like you need

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“Anyone who has HIGH STANDARDS will always have a certain level of stress.” to be in a zen state for 10 minutes. Most of us also breathe too quickly! My sister who is a bit of a zen master has been telling me for 10 years to breathe and I finally get it now! andy: Apart from a bottle of wine you mean! No seriously what is quite refreshing in Australia is the openness. I would never sit across the table in front of two businessmen and women and talk about stress and meditation and yoga, in the UK they would say, ‘what do you mean you’re stressed, get over it’; so I am very early in my journey. profile: Do you think men and women deal with stress differently? craig: I don’t think it’s really that different from male to female but more person to person. Generally you have people who flow their stress out, which some will tell you is more healthy and those who stay quiet and keep it in, which is worse because it comes out physiologically. I am the latter but I know the benefits of people being able to explode. warren: I agree 100 per cent. It’s a personality thing and not a gender thing. andy: I think it is a personality thing too. The only generalisation I would make is historically women are more considered in their response to stressful situations so I don’t understand why there aren’t more women in CEO positions. I think women balance men beautifully.

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The Palmwoods Hotel has always been a firm favourite among the locals (my family included). It’s one of those venues you can always depend on for a great family meal in the relaxing beer garden setting, or a cosy lunch or dinner for two on the balcony. Affectionately known as ‘the Palmy’, the family-owned restaurant seats up to 300 people, making it a popular choice for parties, functions or even weddings. Well known for their legendary steaks (always my hubby’s choice) the Palmwoods Hotel offers an extensive menu with something to suit all tastes. Families love the fully-equipped kids’ room, complete with the latest in video games and an active play gym to keep the little ones entertained while you relax – perfect! On the day of our visit, we sampled some of the delicious dishes on the lunch menu including the Guinness beef and mushroom pie served on a bed of mash with green beans, which got the big thumbs up from Warren. I couldn’t go past the grilled barramundi which never disappoints at the Palmy. Grilled and served with a fresh salad, it really hit the spot. Other choices included the lemon pepper calamari served with beer-battered chips, salad and aioli and of course the famous rump steak, served to your liking with beerbattered chips, salad and sauce of your choice. Don’t forget they also offer a courtesy bus that operates within a 10km radius of the hotel so you can relax and enjoy a few drinks over lunch or dinner. 28-34 MAIN ST, PALMWOODS PHONE: 1300 725 696 WWW.PALMWOODSHOTEL.COM.AU

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IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU? PIPPA COLMAN & ASSOCIATES SOLICITORS

This month, the experts from Pippa Colman & Associates talk about mediation, a cost effective method for resolving family breakdowns and separation without the intervention of Court.

he start of a new year can put some families under financial and emotional pressure. “Happy New Year” resonates with optimism and enthusiasm for the new year ahead but for those dysfunctional families, the new year often becomes the catalyst for life changing decisions, ending relationships and breaking up family units. Mediation is a cost effective method for resolving family breakdowns and separation without the intervention of the Courts. Mediators are highly trained professionals who are impartial and don’t take sides. Mediation is also privileged i.e. nothing you say during mediation can be used in Court or shared with anyone. Mediators don’t give advice or pass judgment. Instead they guide you through a structured process, which allows both parties to speak and be heard, while keeping the discussion flowing so you can find your own solutions.

Mediators are highly trained professionals who are IMPARTIAL and don’t take sides.

Mediation can SAVE you TIME, legal fees and court costs as well as possibly retain an amicable relationship moving FORWARD.

If you can’t agree on arrangements and need the Courts to make orders, then it is compulsory to attend mediation and to show to the court that you have attempted to resolve your issue.

The types of things mediation can resolve include a parenting plan, child support, financial arrangements and property settlement without going to Court. Working with a professionally trained mediator assists couples to identify their major issues, endeavouring to find mutually beneficial 58

resolutions. Mediation can save you time, legal fees and Court costs as well as possibly retain an amicable relationship moving forward. When you are co-parenting young children, it helps if you can both work together with the children’s best interests at heart. Resolutions are not automatically binding on the parties, but can be made binding if agreed and documented by a Binding Child Support Agreement, Consent Orders, Binding Financial Agreement or a combination.

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In children’s matters, the mediator will encourage both parties to view the dispute through the eyes and emotions of the child/children taking into account each child’s age and maturity. Mediation may not be appropriate if a dispute involves violence that renders one party unable to negotiate freely because of another’s threats. Talk to the mediator or your solicitor if you have concerns. To minimise the confrontation, it is not unusual to ask for separate rooms for the mediation session. During the mediation process, you are allowed to obtain legal advice at any stage to ensure you are making an informed decision.

So consider mediation as your first course of action when faced with the breakdown of a family. Your solicitor can talk you through the process and ascertain what is best for you and your family. Pippa Colman & Associates Solicitors 07 5458 9000 12/64 Sugar Road Maroochydore Q www.pippacolman.com

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ockhampton appeals as an important Rockhampton regional city with a diverse economy, affordable real estate and good rental returns. Perhaps its greatest strength is that, while it receives some impact from the resources sector, it is less reliant on it than Mackay or Gladstone and benefits from having a more diverse economy than its regional neighbours. Rockhampton services the cattle industry and markets itself as “the Beef Capital of Australia”. It is also the gateway to Capricorn Coast tourist attractions and a centre for manufacturing, mining and the military. The State Government’s Queensland Infrastructure Plan names Rockhampton as the primary service centre for Central Queensland. The population of Rockhampton is projected to reach 113,000 within 20 years. Agriculture, education and resources are key features in Rockhampton’s economy. The region’s biggest employer is construction, with 11.5% of all jobs. The next four biggest job providers are health & social care (10.3%), retail (10%), accommodation & food services (8%), and education & training (7%). Other major employers include transport, postal & warehousing, agriculture, forestry and fishing. The Central Queensland economy has year-round production of coffee, hydroponic lettuces, basil, pineapple, silver beet and scallops, and seasonal output of oranges, lemons, lychees, banana prawns and mud crabs. The Fitzroy region produces 46% of Queensland’s peas, 43% of the state’s lupins, 41% of the rice and 47% of all table grapes grown in Queensland. Queensland Rail has a large workforce in the city, which is the meeting point for the main north coast rail line and the line to the major coalfields to the west. Rockhampton Airport services the City of Rockhampton and Central Queensland, with regular flights to Brisbane, Gladstone, Mackay, Townsville, Cairns and the Gold Coast. There is also the coal-fired 1,440mw Stanwell Power Station, 30km west of Rockhampton. The Australian Defence Force carries out extensive training exercises at Shoalwater Bay, 75km north-east of Rockhampton. The merger of Central Queensland University and Central Queensland TAFE in 2014 means Rockhampton has a strong reputation in education Rockhampton is serviced by Rockhampton Base Hospital and two private hospitals. Visitors inject $525 million of direct expenditure into Rockhampton region each year, supporting 5,600 jobs. The Great Keppel Island Group and the beaches at Yeppoon are main drawcards. Most suburbs have long-term growth rates (average annual rise in median house prices over the past ten years) around 6-7%, which reflects strong growth from 2004 to 2008, followed by some decline in 2009 and 2010. The market is now moving into the next growth phase. Yields are generally in the 5% to 6% band.

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JUDY IN HER ACTING DAYS

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How does a woman step off the stage and into the directorship of a polymer manufacturing business supplying the mining industry? “With a healthy dose of terror and a sense of humour,” according to Judy Elsworthy, who, following the death of her husband Trevor, found herself with some very big boots to fill.

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knew nothing about dirt” says Judy, “And dirt is effectively the foundation of our business. I had to learn everything about the business from the ground up. But I do believe that a little bit of terror does you the world of good.” Judy and Trevor’s love story began when they met in a Chinese restaurant in Perth in 2001. But shortly after they were married, they received the devastating news Trevor had liver cancer. Having started her working life as a nurse, Judy cared for him for nine years until he passed away. Weeks before his death, Trevor handed Judy the reigns of his business Australian Engineered Polymers (AEPOL) – a specialist manufacturer and supply company focusing on the development of smarter materials for agriculture, construction and mining industries. It was at this point that Judy put a lifetime of skills and achievements to the test. Having previously been at the helm of a successful communications and training business and a former recipient of the Telstra AusIndustry Business Woman of the Year and Canberra Business Woman of the Year awards along with a professional modeling and acting career, Judy pulled her considerable resources march 2016

together, giving her the confidence to step up to meet this new challenge. “I was terrified,” says Judy earnestly. “I had a broad idea of the business but when it came to actually running the whole show, it took six months before I felt it was under control. I could see straight away that the company needed modernising in terms of marketing and it needed a strong online presence. So in a sense, I had to move backwards before I could move forwards.” Having put these things in place, AEPOL did extremely well during the next 12 months and continues to perform strongly, something Judy is extremely proud of. “It wasn’t easy and it didn’t happen overnight,” she says. “I found myself at mine sites in my pink hard hat and steel-capped boots, ready to do business and the men would be looking over my shoulder for my

suppression to the mining industry. So what motivates her? “I needed to find something about polymers that interested me, something positive and exciting,” Judy explains. “And I did - I discovered what these products do from an environmental point of view and I became very focused on that. “By using polymer-based products on mining roads, the need to spray the roads

“I found myself at mine sites in my pink hard hat and steel-capped boots, READY to do business and the men would be looking over my shoulder for my BOSS.” boss. I felt like they were going to ask me to make them a cup of tea,” says Judy. “When I encountered this the first time, Trevor was still alive and I asked him ‘what am I going to do?’ and he said ‘well, you better do your thing’. So I did. I played to my strengths, stood up tall and told them ‘I’m doing this and you need to deal with me now’, and they were always apologetic, they don’t see many women on site and just had no idea.” Judy’s previous career, training diplomats overseas and enthralling audiences on stage, seems a far cry from selling and manufacturing spray polymers for dust

with water four or five times a day disappears and the maintenance on these roads is also greatly reduced. Our other product is a dust suppressant that is enormously important for coal mining regions. Wherever you are digging holes and blowing things up, dust becomes an environment and health issue. “Another very exciting potential application for our polymers is in the management of asbestos. A polymer spray can act as an encapsulating coating and an entire house can be sprayed. We are only now beginning to discover all the uses for this smart material and its benefits to industry and the environment.” profilemagazine

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DRESS UP YOUR HOME

“Update your cushions on the lounge to give new COLOUR and CONTRAST to the room – an inexpensive way of giving the room a LIFT.”

WORDS SUE GODFREY, THE ART OF PROPERTY STAGING

If a picture paints a thousand words, you want to make sure photographs of your home when on the market are picture-perfect. Here are some helpful tips to consider when dressing your home for sale.

LIVING ROOMS • Remove unnecessary furniture – lessen the amount in a room • Centre the arrangement with a floor rug ensuring the pieces of furniture are on the rug • Make sure furniture does not block any entry/exit points/windows – create an easy walk through flow. • Remove window dressing if it is heavy and blocking light. It is best to have no window coverings than something that will draw the attention to the buyers and especially if it is blocking natural light. • Remove personal items such as family photos/cards. • Update your cushions on the lounge to give new colour and contrast to the room – an inexpensive way of giving the room a lift. • Minimise the amount of items you may have on your coffee table or TV units – keep it simple – less will give the room a larger feeling.

BATHROOMS • Remove all personal items including things like shampoo/body washes etc. unless these are designer bottles matching. If the bench suits, perhaps place a nice package soap and a small pot plant. • Remove floor mats. • Buy new towels – keep within your colour scheme of the bathroom but the safe option is neutral such as whites/taupes/ greys. Patterned towels are striking but make sure they do not clash with your tiles and benchtops. Fold the towels by bringing the edges to the centre then fold back a third of the way and place over the towel rail to give bulk and no edges showing.

KITCHENS • Keep your benches clear of items other than a nice coffee maker. All other appliances should be put away. • Remove all fridge magnets/children’s drawings etc from fridges. • Place a simple arrangement of one colour fruit in a bowl on the bench or perhaps a nice wooden bread board with a couple of colourful bowls and small plates. • Pots of herbs or flowers can work but it must suit the room and they must look healthy! Fresh is best.

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BEDROOMS • Remove any furniture other than the bed and side tables if your bedrooms are standard size. If the room is very large then other furniture pieces may work, such as a chair or dresser. • Keep the master bedroom neutral. You want to create a feeling of relaxation and calm. This room is viewed as a sanctuary, somewhere people escape to after a long day. • Avoid hot colours unless they are incorporated into accessories. • Try to keep it plain with quilt covers. Busy covers will draw attention to the bed and will make the room feel smaller. They are also harder to dress with cushions/throws etc. • Make sure your bedside tables have minimum items. • Match your bedside lamps and try to stick with light shades. • Remove all personal photos and items. • Choose artwork that brings the room together or perhaps a mirror may work. Check to see what is reflected in the mirror before placing. profilemag.com.au

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NAMBOUR

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Throughout the early establishment of the Sunshine Coast, Nambour was the thriving epicentre of the region. But during the early 1960s, as the Coast grew and Maroochydore became the central location, Nambour experienced a downturn and was no longer the beating heart of the region – but all that is about to change.

he hinterland town of Nambour is now in the early stages of a long-awaited revival. In late 2013, major businesses began moving back into the area, and throughout 2015, savvy entrepreneurs saw the potential in Nambour and set up in town, and a host of existing shopfronts underwent extensive refurbishments. The biggest turning point was in October 2015, when Sunshine Coast Council endorsed the Nambour Activation Plan, giving the community the green light to reactivate the Hinterland town. “Nambour has already embraced increased business investment and the final Nambour Activation Plan further empowers the business sector and community to use their innovative ideas to build on Nambour’s strengths,” Divisional Councillor Greg Rogerson says. “The plan has been developed as a collaborative project by the Nambour Project Working Group – consisting of local residents, members of the business and notfor-profit communities, education leaders, clergy and the Nambour Alliance – and is a culmination of previous planning and projects, community aspirations, and the outcomes of recent community consultation. “Based on the feedback received, the plan

places more significance on being family and pedestrian friendly, improving the ‘look, feel and lovability’ of Nambour, and the importance of building on existing cultural and heritage assets.”

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Cr Rogerson says one of the key recommendations is a funding request to undertake a $60,000 feasibility study for a water splash park in association with the Nambour Aquatic Centre, as part of 2016/17 budget considerations. “The study will explore a range of splash park elements, consider the traffic

management and car parking of the site and determine what might be viable,” he says. Cr Rogerson says the plan is a contemporary and creative approach to urban renewal and sets a framework to guide activation of businesses, streets and public places in Nambour. “The plan’s success relies on an ongoing collaborative approach and council looks forward to working with the community and focussing on opportunities to make Nambour an extraordinary place to live, work and play,” he says.

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NAMBOUR StANdS OUtS fOR

Affordability, Growth and Yields By Terry ryder, director, hotspotting.com.au

he Sunshine Coast is one of the strongest up-and-coming regional markets in Australia - and the inland town of Nambour is one of the strongest parts of it. Median prices have risen 9% for units and 7% for houses in the past 12 months, but the market remains one of the most affordable in the Sunshine Coast region. Rental yields are also strong, with a 6.8% median yield for units. Nambour, with a population around 10,000, is a comfortable drive to coastal shops, restaurants and nightlife – but it doesn’t really need to be, because Nambour is a self-contained regional centre, with an array of shopping, business, government and other services.

It’s the administrative centre for the Sunshine Coast Region. The Sunshine Coast Regional Council has its HQ in Nambour. State Government agencies in Nambour include Primary Industries, Natural Resources and Transport. The Nambour Civic Centre offers a 900-seat concert hall and a 200-seat theatre. Nambour General Hospital, a major regional hospital, recently had a $24 million expansion and employs around 2,500 people. It is currently the major hospital for the Sunshine Coast region (until the $2 billion Sunshine Coast University Hospital at Kawana is completed). Selangor Private Hospital is also at Nambour. Parmalat, a subsidiary of dairy giant Pauls,

“Nambour, overall, presents an attractive package to property investors: an affordable precinct backed by strong services and amenities, in a growth region, with low vacancies and strong rental returns.”

has a milk processing plant in Nambour, while the Department of Primary Industries Maroochy Research Station is nearby. Nambour has numerous primary and secondary schools - including Nambour Christian College, St Johns Catholic College, Nambour State High School and Burnside State School - plus the Sunshine Coast TAFE Nambour Centre. The key centres of Maroochydore and Mooloolaba, as well as the Sunshine Coast Airport where a $450 million upgrade is planned, are all within 20 minutes by road, while Noosa Heads is a 40-minute drive. Nambour has a busy property market, with over 200 houses sold in the past 12 months. Affordability is a key market driver. The median house price is $350,000, compared with the Sunshine Coast average around $500,000. The Nambour median has grown 7% in the past year. The median rental yield for houses is 5.6%. Rents are expected to remain strong, as the vacancy rate is below 1% (and has been consistently below 2% for the past three years). The unit market has recorded 60 sales in the past year at a median price of $245,000, up 9% in 12 months. This market has attractive rental returns, with a median yield of 6.8%. Nambour, overall, presents an attractive package to property investors: an affordable precinct backed by strong services and amenities, in a growth region, with low vacancies and strong rental returns.

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JEANS A pair of jeans is essential for the cooler months and an easy update for your wardrobe. Black skinny jeans are still a great staple to have. But if you’re looking for an everyday style then a pair of boyfriend jeans will see you through autumn, winter and even into the start of spring.

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I love the start of a new season! Each bringing new styles and trends to follow, new colour palettes to explore and new fabrics to suit the change in temperature. Autumn is a beautiful time of the year, and a great excuse to add a few new pieces to update your wardrobe. Let’s take a look at a few key staples to invest in to see you through the coming months:

JACKET I’m a huge lover of the jacket! It’s such an easy and affordable way to transform your summer wardrobe. My pick would be to stick with denim, leather, classic trench coats or a waterfall coat. Neutral tones will be popular for the autumn and winter seasons and are an easy addition to your wardrobe.

Australian lifestyle brand Zulu & Zephyr is a perfect fit for our coastal surroundings. Each new collection from the iconic brand is more visually stunning than the last. The Fall 2016 ‘Drifter’collection was designed with a focus on texture – with beautiful cotton, chunky knitwear and raw edge hemlines. This luxe laid-back coastal collection will adapt perfectly to your autumn wardrobe with versatile and high-quality pieces that suit our sun, sand and sea lifestyle. Stocked locally at Alterior Motif in Cotton Tree and Noosa, or visit www.zuluandzephyr.com to shop the new collection online. 70

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A touch of animal print is a timeless addition to your wardrobe and the perfect companion for your black and neutral staples. As a general rule, choose one statement-making animal print piece and keep the rest of your outfit a solid colour. Take a walk on the wild side!

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Little Frankie sits at the front of the market stall, luring customers closer, but once they spy Leaarna Sale’s jewellery collection, they have a good reason to stay a while – admiring the intricate silver pieces twisted into all sorts of shapes and styles.

eaarna Sale had been working in a retail management position for years, doing a job she really loved but got to a stage where she had no work/life balance and was burning out physically and mentally. “It took courage but I quit my job and made some big life changes,” she says. “I wasn’t really sure at the time what I was going to do. I just knew I loved working with jewellery and felt that with what I’d learned in the industry I could design a range that would appeal to a broad range of Australian women.” Three years ago, Leaarna launched Frankie Lea Jewellery, partly named after her beloved pooch, Frankie. “Frankie was a puppy at the time which gave me the inspiration for the name and the logo,” she says. “It’s been so fun having her with me from the start, customers love her and really associate the jewellery with her.” profile: Who was your earliest influence when it comes to fashion? leaarna: Probably my big sister. I’ve never really been one to get caught up in celebrities or fashion icons, and as a kid I was a bit of a tomboy. It wasn’t until I was around 10 or 11 that I started noticing my “cool” older sister and wanting to dress like her. profile: How would you describe your own fashion style? leaarna: I like to weave together a classic and modern look, I tend to start with something simple as a base for an outfit then accessorise and layer from there. I think fashion is important but believe wearing what suits your shape and your personality is a good base for style. profile: Where does your inspiration come from when designing? leaarna: I’m mostly inspired by the people in my life. I look to my customers, friends and local culture. I’m more drawn to what’s going on locally rather than looking too far afield for inspiration. 72

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profile: Why did you choose to have your jewellery made from sterling silver? leaarna: Using sterling silver means I can offer my customer a product that is affordable yet of exceptional quality. I think there is something beautiful and natural about wearing something that is sustainable and not a throwaway product. profile: What is your favourite season to design for and why? leaarna: Jewellery tends to be pretty versatile when it comes to seasonal change, I think sterling silver is especially beautiful in summer though, I love sun-kissed skin, a casual dress and layers of Frankie Lea Jewellery! profile: What is the current fashion trend you’re loving? leaarna: I love the geometric shapes that are trending at the moment, I’m seeing it everywhere from jewellery to print and homewares. profile: What is the must-have fashion item we should all have? leaarna: Earrings, it doesn’t matter if it’s a tiny stud or a statement ear jacket. Earrings are a must-have fashion accessory – I don’t leave the house without them. profile: What do you always have in your handbag? leaarna: Business cards, mobile phone, doo-doo bags for Frankie, eyeliner, zip pouch for jewellery and paw paw ointment. profilemag.com.au

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kakaDu plum

• This Australian fruit has the highest source of Vitamin C, which is the most essential antioxidant to slow the ageing process. It helps to form proline, an amino acid that makes collagen.

• It gives a natural shine and glow to the skin. • The inner bark of the tree can cure many skin disorders and infections.

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Dawn Osborne was 32 when she first noticed wrinkles appearing and now aged 41 and with four doting daughters, she’s the best advocate you’ll find for taking care of your skin.

• Vitamin C can clear pimple-causing

revention is better than the cure,” Dawn says, “if you can start earlier you will get a better result to prevent that ageing process by keeping your skin hydrated and feeding your skin with the good stuff.” After launching her Teen Skin range a year ago, the mums began asking, ‘Have you got anything for me?’ ‘Will this work for me?’ ‘Can I use this if I’ve got older skin?’ But as the Teen Skin range has been specially-designed for boys and girls, Dawn was inspired to research active ingredients to formulate a range for women, the end result is the Signature Dawn Osborne Range for women. “My range ticks all of the boxes; it’s safe, it’s Australian, it’s botanical and it has active natural ingredients which are good for you and give you confidence in your skin.” At the time of our interview the product is so fresh it’s in the final stages of creation and I can feel Dawn’s excitement – after all, she can’t wait to get her hands on the product to use herself! “I have some really exciting active key ingredients,” she says. “I’ve put in beautiful Australian botanical ingredients like Kakadu plum, active oils like Frankincense, hyaluronic acid which will plump your skin, Dragon’s blood, hydrolysed collagen, tea leaf extract, bearberry and peptide 8. “I’m really excited about the Kakadu plum because it’s Australian and is full of Vitamin C. The Indigenous people farm it so we buy it off them.” Dawn, who has an impressive background in the health, fitness and

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beauty industry, says while there are plenty of ranges on the market boasting to be ‘all natural’, she couldn’t find anything she wanted to use on her own skin, as their products were harsh and abrasive. That’s where her range differs, not only is it safe, it actually does something, because of the use of active natural ingredients. “A woman over 40 wants results, we did some market research, they said, ‘I want you to plump out my wrinkles, I want you to hydrate my skin’. So I’ve researched the most natural active ingredients and put them in it.” The new range includes two cleansers, for normal-to-dry skin and for oily skin, an exfoliating cream, a facial gel, a hydrating cream, toner and antioxidant facial mask. “I know there are other mums out there who have reached that point with their skin where they have a few areas they want to address – like the wrinkles around the eyes and hydration.” Given the success of her Teen Skin range, not only here in Australia but across the globe – as far afield as Texas, USA, Dawn is building her business on glowing referrals (and skin) in line with her philosophy, ‘natural is beautiful’.

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PLUSH How many adventures can one person have? If you ask Monica Werner it’s as many as you can cram into a lifetime. The savvy businesswoman and talented designer behind her self-named brand is showing all of us you can have it all, plus a little bit of fun.

onica Werner has lead an extraordinary life filled with travel, adventures, exotic locations and courageous endeavours. She is living proof that you can reinvent yourself and have more than one career

in a lifetime. Monica is a city-dwelling professional turned designer and entrepreneur who runs her own business styling interiors and producing textiles such as cushions, table cloths and screen printed tea towels. Monica grew up in Sweden and completed a Bachelor of Business in London, going on to visit over 40 different countries and live in several including Belgium, where “the chocolate was amazing,” Bali, “before everybody moved there,” and Wales, “lovely people, but the weather really got me down”. After finishing her university degree, Monica was offered a dream job in Bali. “I was expected to work in a bank but I yearned to travel and to explore the world,” she says, “I left London and arrived in Bali where I worked in hotel management and travelled frequently to India where we had five large resorts. “It was a challenging and exciting time. I was outside my comfort zone, living alone in a faraway country. It taught me resilience and to trust myself.”

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“It was very strange, after a week we had this connection, we knew we would spend the rest of our lives together,” she says. “We came to Australia 12 years ago and settled in Sydney, where we married and our daughter was born.” About four years ago a career and lifestyle change brought them to the Sunshine Coast. Monica’s husband, who had studied industrial design at university, wanted to get out of the computer-based office environment and learn the art of carpentry and building. “He got this fantastic opportunity, so within seven weeks we had packed up, rented out our unit in Sydney to move to the Sunshine Coast,” she says. “This also paved the way for me to reinvent myself in this beautiful natural landscape, among creative people.” While Monica is no stranger to textiles, having worked in the garment industry in the UK and for Sheridan’s head office in Sydney, her new venture is a far cry from her former career as business analyst. “I’ve always wanted to run my own business – my father was an entrepreneur and I wanted to put my business background into practice. I also wanted to do something creative,” she says. “Andrew and I share a love of interior design and renovating houses, he was learning a new trade and I saw our move to the beautiful Sunshine Coast as an opportunity to do something creative.” Monica’s passion for interiors and yearning to be creative led her to launch Monica Werner Designs in 2011. “My travels inspire me,” she says, “and my designs are influenced by my Scandinavian heritage but with an Australian twist. “I love clean lines, unfussy designs and natural fibres.” Monica now designs and makes a large variety of cushions and homewares and says you can transform tired cane furniture by changing the fabric seats. “New seats can add valuable additional living space to a home and cushions are the quickest and most cost effective way to add colour and comfort to any space. “I love white, but colour really works well in our climate – so many people shy away from colour in their homes. I think they worry they will get it wrong. “Colour makes you happy and pops of it will enhance any home.” profilemag.com.au

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with goal mapping extraordinaire Lynn Levitt

oal setting is an important skill to learn to enable you to get what you want faster. Thinking about positive actions and implementing them release “happy” chemicals in the brain and create the brain-cell connections, which in turn bring about new ideas and answers. Conversely, when we think about what we don’t want, this negative thought blocks the free flow of information in our brains, which can often result in seeing more of the problem and result in feelings like giving up. Goal setting done correctly helps activate your whole brain, hold a positive thought about what you want to achieve, and follow a simple strategy to move towards it. It is a learned behaviour and often has to be taught to us. Setting a goal without a date and action plan is otherwise known as a “wish” or a “dream”. This is a great starting point, but the way to achieve your wishes and/or dreams is to proactively break down your goals and start to take one action at a time. Setting goals and taking small steps towards them will keep you moving forward and will enable you to reach your goals faster than just “making a wish”. Once momentum takes hold the world is your oyster.

“Setting a GOAL without a date and ACTION plan is otherwise known as a “WISH” or a “dream”.” All successful people have and constantly reset goals, because like anything good, once you know how great it feels you simply want more of it. If all that was standing between you and your goal was writing it down, doing something towards it and then reviewing your outcomes, why wouldn’t you do it everyday? It’s like anything, it has to be taught; you have to practice and then it gets easier and easier. One of the biggest challenges with goal setting is people overthink it. They have to get it perfect the first time. I don’t know any successful business person or millionaire who got it right the first time. It takes practice and action! Lynn is a certified goal mapping practitioner of the worldrenowned Brian Mayne’s Goal Mapping Programme, and has 20 years of experience coaching people from all walks of life. She keeps it real, raw and honest and is a beacon of light and positivity when it comes to helping clients achieve their financial and personal goals as Think Money Wealth Coach and Goal Mapping Expert. 80

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NUTS about food

Crunchy, salty and sometimes sweet; crushed and dusted over a cake, toasted and ground into a dukkah crumb or stirred through granola – nuts are incredibly versatile when it comes to cooking and they have wonderful health benefits to boot.

was never one to use nuts when cooking, aside from in something obvious like a satay sauce, but once I started tossing a handful of cashews into my roasted vegetable, kale and feta salad, or coating a chicken breast in crushed macadamia nuts, garlic and herbs, my senses were introduced to new flavour combinations and possibilities. Little did I know, this simple addition was also improving my heart health – Nutrition Australia recommends 30g of nuts a day to help you meet your daily nutrient needs and maintain your health. So how much is 30g? Let’s break it down into individual nut varieties – 20 almonds, 10 Brazil nuts, 15 cashews, four chestnuts, 20 hazelnuts, 15 macadamias, 15 pecans, two tablespoons of pine nuts, 30 pistachio kernels unshelled, nine walnuts, or if you prefer to mix it up, two of each of the above 10 nut varieties equates to 30g. While I often incorporate nuts into my savoury dishes, I love the taste of almond and hazelnut meal in cakes, and they’re a great adaptation to use instead of white flour (although it is higher in fat). To make sure your cakes don’t fall flat, make sure you add one teaspoon of baking powder for every cup of almond/hazelnut meal when replacing self-raising flour. With Easter just around the corner, I thought I would share my favourite carrot cake recipe with you, which you can impress friends and family with over the holiday season (or anytime of year) – just make sure the Easter Bunny doesn’t eat it all!

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Carrot Cake

INGREDIENTS Cake

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1/2 cup olive oil 2 medium carrots, grated 3/4 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 eggs 2 1/2 cups almond meal

Cream cheese frosting

• 500g cream cheese • 400g icing sugar

METHOD Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease the base and sides of your cake tin with olive oil or line with baking paper.

Grate the carrots (I find it’s quicker and easier to pop them into a food processor) and place the carrot pulp in between a couple of sheets of paper towels to absorb the liquid – it’s important to do this as I forgot once and the cake mixture was too runny. Place the sugar and oil in a bowl and using a whisk, mix togethe r. Then add the vanilla and eggs and mix until well combined. Fold in the almond meal and grated carrots. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin and bake for 30 to 40 minutes (or until a skewer comes out clean when poked into the middle). Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring onto a wire rack to cool completely. To make the cream cheese frosting, place cream cheese and icing sugar in a large bowl and using an electric mixer, mix until smooth , or another tip for making silky smooth icing is to blend it in a food processor, it gets all the lumps out. Once the cake is cooled, spread the frosting over the cake using a spatula. You can decorate the top of the cake with crushed walnut s.

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“When we get stressed and have high levels of anxiety we tend to take that out on the ones we love because we know it’s safe but we just need to take more time out for us.” TONI DESBROW

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In this month’s Blokes About Town we asked the lads how they deal with stress, so we thought it only fair to get the ladies’ take on what spikes their stress levels and what they do to keep it in check.

t’s probably safe to say that when us ladies are feeling a little stressed out we tend to do what we do best – talk! Whereas our male counterparts are more likely to withdraw and retreat into their man cave, sound familiar? While this is not always the case, and in some relationships the opposite is true, research suggests that while men tend to react to stressful situations with a “fight or flight” response, women “tend and befriend”. To discover more I decided to have a chat to the ladies over a delicious lunch at Elixiba Herbal Alchemy about how they react to stressful situations and the mechanisms they use to cope. What I discovered was although there are certainly differences between the genders, when it comes to stress, no one is exempt, it’s how you deal with it that matters most. Joining me for lunch was Vicki Cooper, owner of Star Property Noosa; Helen McNally, owner of All’ Antica Italian Restaurant Buddina; Toni Desbrow, owner of Missing Pieces counselling service; Nita Childs, CEO of What the Fox Creative and Kara de Schot, general manager at Profile Magazine. profile: How would you rate your current stress levels from one to 10? helen: It varies, but at the moment I’m about an eight. Generally though I’m much lower! Our functions have doubled this year and although we love it of course, with that comes a certain level of stress. Running a small business can be stressful. You really don’t ever switch off. vicki: Mine constantly runs at about 10. When you are in small business you are responsible for the premises and the staff, as a real estate agent I am also responsible for everyone’s property – getting it sold, getting the right price, there are a million things going on in your head at one time. Then you are looking for new listings, it’s a constant. You have to be very well organised and you have to like doing it. You work six days a week and it’s hard to shut down. I’m reorganising things a little differently this year so everyone in the office, including me, can have a break. nita: I would say about an eight also. Mind you if you asked my partner Jay to give you my score – actually please don’t! It depends on the time of year. Before we close the office at the end of the year we are looking forward to that precious time off but as we get closer to it I’m all about trying to meet deadlines and ensuring clients are happy and we can hit the ground running the next year. As a small business owner, you are not just thinking about your business and your life but

maintaining all these different families as well. I’m always thinking, do I have enough work for everyone or am I overloading anyone? It’s that delicate balance of being busy but not too busy. I have shifted back from a 10 and I’m hoping this year I’ll sit around a six. We have hired an operations manager so that has taken a massive load off me. My team has grown a huge amount in the past year. Every time the team grows my stress goes down a bit, then as it goes up it means I need more staff! toni: I’m a bit lucky at the moment, my stress levels are pretty low. Since we got out of our own retail business, which we had for 10 years, my stress levels went from a 10 to a five. I do get stressed but when I do I try to remind myself life is about living and I will try to continue to do that in my new venture. My aim is to maintain a fairly constant level. I’m lucky that I can tend to stay pretty calm. kara: I’m sitting at about four or five. I had a big turning point in my life last year because usually I do operate at a 10 at work and then go home and work at a 10. When winter came last year I got sick and my body must have been on reserves and I went down big time, I was out of work for two months. This year my resolution is to have more me time. I am operating at the same level and I can achieve just as much but I don’t work overtime, I take lunch, I take time out. profile: What are some of the strategies you put in place to cope with stress? toni: During my counselling training I have learned to think before I speak and assess before I jump in. I tend to be able to process it a bit first. It taught me a lot about myself and how to approach things. vicki: I exercise a lot, I go to the gym. nita: I do yoga nidra which is the relaxation part of yoga. I find it easier than meditation because there’s that mind body connection. I’ve done yoga on and off all my adult life but I went through a period a few years ago where I became addicted to bikram yoga and I found all I was doing was replacing that cortisol addiction and moving it physically. Yoga is quite yin because it’s slow movements like Tai Chi. helen: I go to the gym three or four times a week and we have just started to see a naturopath/nutritionist to keep our weight in check. toni: You have to have that me time, if nothing else I go and have a massage. For the last 10 years I have managed to go for a massage once a month followed by a Himalayan salt bath. No one talks to me until I am out of the bath!

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L ADIES AT LUNCH nita: As women and mums and businesswomen we are used to giving and giving and almost thrive in that martyr mentality. We keep overcommitting but if we take a little time out for ourselves we are doing an even bigger service to the people around us. On a recent trip with my family to Byron Bay I escaped for an hour and went down the road to a restaurant, ordered some oysters and a glass of wine and read my book, it was bliss. Since then I have done a few things like that for me and it makes such a difference. It’s such a tiny part of your day but so worth it for your relationships and your stress levels. tanya: To be honest I don’t really stress much. I really enjoy my work and we have good family times. We spend a lot of time at the beach together. The way I start my day really helps too. I always go for a walk with the dog on the beach. The only time of day I feel stressed is getting the kids to school on time. I’m not really a morning person, I would love it if people didn’t talk to me for an hour in the morning. kara: I have started meditation and I love it because I have a very busy brain and it’s nice to stop and think about nothing. The funny thing is, often when I am meditating that is when my brain has time to stop and think and it’s more creative! I was very interested to discover that positive stress releases the same amount of cortisol as negative stress, so your body doesn’t know the difference. Even if you have really good things happen, you still have to have your down time. profile: How does stress affect your personality? kara: At work I am quite unflappable (I think anyway!), but at home I can be more easily stressed in the day to day dealings with a threeyear-old (they just aren’t very rational sometimes!). It can make me grumpy and irritable and I have to remember to step back and take a moment to breathe and wind down if it has been a busy or stressful day, so I don’t carry any stress with me to the next day as that really doesn’t help anyone. nita: I tend to snap at those closest to me when I’m really busy. It’s not that I blame them but I behave like I do. It’s all just me not being disciplined enough to take time out. toni: Yes I agree when we get stressed and have high levels of anxiety we tend to take that out on the ones we love because we know it’s safe but we just need to take more time out for us. profile: Who stresses more in your relationship? tanya: My husband does but I don’t. He’s a worrier about things I don’t even think about. I worry when something happens not before. It’s probably good one of us is worried though! He surfs which helps him to relax but that is just the way he is. If I get stressed I tend to just go quiet. We are the complete opposite, but it just works. helen: In our relationship I am definitely the one who stresses more and I need to stress before it happens because I am the planner. We are complete opposites too but it just works! kara: My husband Paul. I’m a bigger picture person while he is a details person. I’m sure he would say me though. vicki: Definitely me, my husband is retired!

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ELIXIBA HERBAL ALCHEMY Elixiba Herbal Alchemy is one of those restaurants you really need to experience first hand to fully understand and appreciate just how unique it is. My recent lunchtime visit was a first for me and I was blown away by the stunning decor, decadent food and exotic smells – Elixiba truly is a feast for the senses. Located on Ocean Street, Maroochydore, Elixiba is an experience your mind and body will thank you for. Serving exquisite food and drinks infused with a variety of rare and wonderful active botanicals, it’s hard to believe that food so delicious can also be so good for you. From the entree of warm herbal olives to every delicious morsel that followed, Elixiba exceeded all of my expectations. Every dish was beautifully presented and made with love and attention to detail. Owners Kitty Ukkola and Niall Fahy are passionate about delivering something special to their diners and they certainly deliver. Some of the dishes we sampled on the day included coconut “calamari” made from coconut ﬂesh with herbal aioli (amazing!); tea smoked mushrooms topped with nasturtium pesto, raw napolitana sauce, vitality rolls with a high protein brazil nut and rainbow vegetable filling with a lemongrass and lime dipping sauce and my favourite, raw herbal falafel with energised hummus and goji tomato salsa. Dessert was equally as delicious and almost guilt free – crunchy herbal chocolate samosa filled with caramelised sweet potato and banana served with chocolate sauce and coconut cream. We also enjoyed a couple of Elixiba’s unique cocktails made with exotic ingredients and deliciously scented with essential oils, they were some of the best I have sampled. 3/11-13 OCEAN STREET, MAROOCHYDORE PHONE: 5443 9880 WWW.ELIXIBA.COM

GinGer: the power of healing with Angelo PuelmA, See ReStAuRAnt

iving on the Sunshine Coast, we encounter this beautiful root called ginger, one of the most amazing foods that’s easy to use and enjoy. Ginger promotes health and healing in many ways. According to Chinese herbal lore, it strengthens the immune and nervous system, restores sexual energy, helps with bronchial problems, prevents and relieves menstrual cramps, clears the uterus after childbirth, and promotes health recovery by building strength following longterm illness. When shopping, select ginger root that is firm, fresh in appearance, with wrinkle-free skin. Wrinkly, dried-up ginger root can be woody, tough, stringy, difficult to chop, and unpleasant to chew.

how to prepAre GinGer: • Always peel ginger before chopping or slicing (it’s okay to leave the skins on for tea). This can be done with a potato peeler (which will take some of the flesh along with it), or by scraping with the edge of a paring knife. I prefer the latter method as virtually none of the ginger is wasted. To chop, slice thinly along the grain. Then cut into thin matchstick-like strips. These can be chopped into the desired length (3cm for mincing, up to 4cm for curries, etc.). Ginger root also can be successfully chopped with a food processor. Chop with short pulses, being careful not to over process. • When I peel and chop ginger for cooking I like to save the peels and use them for a nice pot of ginger tea.

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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.

GinGer recipes: • The easiest way to enjoy ginger is with ginger tea. Take about 5-7cm of ginger, wash it well, and slice thinly. Boil in 6-8 cups of water for 20 minutes. Add a little milk if you like and sweeten to taste. Ginger tea is both soothing and invigorating, and is the best thing for women during menstruation. • I like to make Yogi Tea (available in supermarkets and natural food stores) with extra ginger. Just boil four tea bags in a quart of water with about 5cm of thinly sliced ginger for 10-15 minutes. • Feel a bug coming on? Chew on a slice of raw ginger every hour. If you have a juicer, toss a 2cm piece of ginger in before your other veggies. Good combinations are carrot-apple-ginger, apple-ginger, and carrot-beetroot-ginger. Ginger juice can also be mixed with fresh lemon juice and honey to help with coughs. Although I have no tolerance for caffeine and very rarely drink colas, I have found that this combination for kicking viruses really works – 300ml Coca Cola, 60-80ml ginger juice, and 60-80ml lemon juice.

Angelo’s plate: ceviche oysters This recipe is ideal for people who don’t enjoy fresh oysters, as an alternative for the fresh seafood season.

inGredients: • 12 fresh shucked oysters • 30ml of lemon juice • Juice of 1 lime • 2 tablespoons of coriander (chopped finely) • 1 tablespoon of parsley (chopped finely) • 2 tablespoons of red diced onions • 2 tablespoons of capsicum (diced finely) • Dash of red wine vinegar • Salt and pepper to taste

method: Take the oyster meat and chop roughly in a bowl. Mix all ingredients to combine well, place the mix back into the shells and serve.

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get creative IN THE KITCHEN

It’s 3.47am on a humid Wednesday morning, my eyelids are flittering and I’m trying not to open them so I can drift back to the land of nod, instead of mentally writing my day’s prep list while I wait for the sun to come up.

hen you want to create, it keeps you up long after you should be and wakes you before you’re ready. For me it’s flavours, or a new technique that I’d like to try. There’s this burning desire to invent, and to present something new to a raptured audience. I guess it’s the same for an artist – dreaming up colours and mediums into

father’s clothes, but he also faked his own funeral in order to surprise attendees with a miraculous ‘rise from the dead’. There’s a man who’s comfortable with his own creative genius. Kitchens have always been full of misfits, who are full of passion. We’re a bit of an awkward breed and maybe that’s prerequisite to choosing a career in a kitchen, or maybe it’s the creative power impregnated into the heart of kitchens that moulds us. Essentially though – it’s the same for me, when I walk into a kitchen, as it is for you. We both imagine we’ll take the best of what the season is offering and create a dish that’s truly divine. For March, as autumn ushers its way in, think beetroot, avocado, eggplant and cauliflower. Autumn’s fruit are some of my all time favourites too – pair pomegranate with finely sliced fennel, mint and some persian fetta for a salad that is at home with lamb as it is with fish (and equally delicious on its own). Just don’t be afraid to create – nature gave

“Don’t be afraid to CREATE – nature gave food the most VIBRANT colours imaginable, a million different textures and ENDLESS COMBINATIONS.” exquisite images, and then trying to transfer the dream to paper. One of my favourite stories of creative gourmands belongs to Grimod de la Reyniere – the original restaurant critic. An eccentric host, and son of a rich farmer general, his rôti sans pareil (roast without equal) boasted no less than 17 birds, stuffed inside of each other. Grimod is famous not only for once inviting guests to a dinner where he dressed a dead pig in his

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food the most vibrant colours imaginable, a million different textures and endless combinations. I will never get sick of watching someone close their eyes while a slow smile creeps across their face when eating something I’ve made. That’s what we do it for. So until next time, I’ll leave you with two of my favourite quotes. From Julia Childs, “The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking, you’ve got to have a what-thehell attitude”, and from the great Grimod himself, “Beware of people who don’t eat; in general they are envious, foolish, or nasty. Abstinence is an anti-social virtue.”

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CHICKEN AND ROAST PUMPKIN RISOTTO WITH ANNETTE SYM, SYMPLY TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE

INGREDIENTS (SERVES SIX)

• 3 cups pumpkin, diced • cooking spray • 400g skinless chicken breast, diced • 2 teaspoons light margarine • 1 onion diced • 2 teaspoons crushed garlic (in jar) • 2 cups Arborio rice

• 5 teaspoons salt-reduced chicken stock powder • 1½ litres (6 cups) water • ½ cup dry white wine • ½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated • ½ cup roughly chopped basil leaves • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

TIP: Cooking slowly is the key to risotto allows the ri as it ce time to cook . Risotto shou have a moist ld consistency w hen cooked.

METHOD

Preheat oven 220ºC fan forced. Place chopped pumpkin onto a ﬂat baking tray that has been coated with cooking spray. Bake 25-30 minutes or until browned. In a boiler or large saucepan that has been coated with cooking spray, sauté chicken until just cooked. Remove onto a plate and leave to one side. Re-spray pan then melt margarine, add onion and garlic and cook 1 minute stirring often to avoid burning onion. Add rice and cook 1 minute to combine well. Add stock powder to water and dissolve. Pour 2 cups of water into pan, mixing with the rice. Bring to boil, then reduce to a slow boil, stirring frequently

to avoid rice sticking to base of pan. When rice has absorbed water, add the wine and another cup of water. Keep at a low boil. When this has absorbed into rice, add 1 more cup of water then after that has been absorbed add remaining 2 cups water. When rice is cooked add parmesan cheese. Combine well, then add chicken, basil and pepper. Gently fold pumpkin through mix, heat and serve.

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In local foodie news, All’ Antica has just won Best Italian Restaurant on the Sunshine Coast 2016, with Australian Good Food Guide! 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!

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

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Pum’s Kitchen Is this the Sunshine Coast’s best food court restaurant? Since opening in the Big Top Market Fresh just over 10 months ago, Pum’s Kitchen has had a stellar run, scooping more than 50 five-star reviews, a recommendation from Queensland Tourism and high acclaim from the Sunshine Coast Restaurant Reviews web page. Head chef Pum has over 30 years’ experience, and has introduced the delicious, genuine ﬂavours of Thailand to the local food scene. Each meal is prepared fresh every day by Pum, with her dedication to bringing customers the best quality Thai cuisine winning foodies’ hearts across the Sunshine Coast.

Big Top Market Fresh, 10 Ocean Street Maroochydore Ph: 0435 508 101 www.facebook.com/PumsKitchen/timeline

Ocean Ended Located at the mouth of the Maroochy River – where the ocean ends – is one of those rare restaurants where the food and service are as good as the view. And the view is just stunning! Paul Holmes, ex-maitre d’ at Ricky’s in Noosa, opened Ocean Ended four months ago and says the view drew him to the site and was central in naming the restaurant, as well as deciding the cuisine. The menu features innovative ‘coastal cuisine’ such as seared scallops with crumbed cauliﬂower for starters and linguine of crab with a chilli kick for mains. Exceptional steaks and seasonal specials mean all tastes are catered for. A modern and relaxed setting with friendly, professional service ensures an elegant dining experience for all, whether it’s a business lunch, dinner with friends and family, a long Sunday lunch or a special occasion for two or 50.

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Do you love to travel? Do you love food? If your answer is yes to both of these questions, then uncover a world of authentic, mouth-watering cuisines upon a foodie tour!

ot just your regular scenic tour, these special food-focused itineraries aim to really get you under the skin of the world’s most exciting food cultures. Be it chomping a trail through Thailand’s food markets, whipping up Peruvian delicacies under the tutelage of world-class chefs or touring Tuscan vineyards, there is something in it for everyone! Foodie tours are realworld experiences with a delicious twist: one part culture, one part adventure and three parts delicious. From bite-sized trips to gastronomic odysseys, they’ll get you munching, crunching, sipping and slurping just like the locals.

Pack your chopsticks and celebrate thousands of years of food artistry by diving into one of the world’s most elegant, eclectic and harmonious cuisines. Spend your time seeing the sights and scouting out prized eating and drinking spots. Watch yakitori sizzling in front of you, eat fresh-off-the-boat sashimi march 2016

and learn to make soba noodles in a hands-on cooking class. If you’re looking for a trip that tantalises the taste buds as well as sates a sense of adventure, then a foodie tour through Japan ticks all the boxes.

Italians are the masters of creating simple dishes that sing with flavour. Regional, seasonal and as fresh as possible, Italy’s cuisine is hearty, satisfying and made with heart. Italy’s food is authentic and surprising – pizza and pasta are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the diverse array of unforgettable food you’ll find on a foodie adventure that takes you around Italy.

Leave moderation at home and indulge on a gourmet adventure in Sri Lanka. Lie back on the coast, cool down in the highlands and weave through the streets of the buzzing capital. Taste melt-in-the mouth desserts, cook seafood straight out of the hands of a fisherman, uncover fiery curries and spend time with welcoming locals keen to share the mysteries of Sri Lankan cuisine. While

you are there take time to explore the rich culture of Sri Lanka: elaborate temples, ancient fortresses and wildlife-filled countryside. It will make a true adventure for all of your senses.

Explore the sights, sounds and tastes of Spain. Immerse yourself in culture, history and cuisine as you taste local produce at Santa Catarina Market, whip up Catalan specialties in a cooking class and wander the stunning Gothic Quarter. Enjoy the wealth of tapas bars in Logrono, explore the medieval streets and underground wine caves of Laguardia. Venture north to one of Spain’s most celebrated cities, San Sebastian, where beautiful beaches, historic buildings and a thriving food and arts scene bask together under a beaming sun. Experience a traditional Asturian sidreria (cider house) near Oviedo, attend a centuries-old farmers’ market near the Picos de Europa National Park and devour fresh seafood on the coast in Galicia. profilemagazine

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FILM : KUNG FU PANDA 3 Everyone’s favourite Panda is back for more hilarious Kung Fu action. This Easter one of the most successful animated franchises in the world returns with its biggest and newest comedy adventure yet, KUNG FU PANDA 3. Synopsis: When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all of the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible—learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas! Follow Profile Magazine on Facebook for your chance to win a family pass to a special advance screening in the Dreamworld cinema, then stay the day in the park to enjoy Kung Fu Panda land. IN CINEMAS FROM 24 MARCH Starring: Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoﬀman and Angelina Jolie

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THEATRE: CONCERTO FOR HARMONY AND PRESTO “Where words fail, music speaks,” Hans Christian Andersen.

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A fitting quote for this new family show, premiering at QPAC’s Cremorne Theatre for the Easter school holidays, created for three to eight-year-olds using a theatrical exploration of music as a communication tool for overcoming diﬀerence. Concerto for Harmony and Presto is an original show from local theatre company debase and Out of the Box that mixes theatre, physical comedy, clowning, puppetry and music to create a quirky and fun experience for children and their families.

ignore him – until the cart transforms before her eyes into a mountain of musical possibility. Sound. Rhythm. Harmony. Presto! Another place and time! Harmony discovers that music is everywhere! These melodious journeymen are escorted by Lucy, the prancing and dancing puppet, created by the renowned ‘Dead Puppet’s Society’.”

Synopsis: “Harmony likes to have everything just so. One day her ordered existence is disturbed: Presto has arrived dragging a cart bursting with a wild array of bric-abrac, odds and ends.

This production is brought to you by debase, who have been creating brilliant new comedies, since 1998. Written and performed by comic actor and clown Liz Skitch, and Melbourne musical chameleon Don Voyage, with key creatives including director, award-winning Michael Futcher; Donald Stewart, musician/composer; dramaturge Robert Kronk and design by award-winning Josh McIntosh.

Harmony suspiciously eyes Presto and his cart full of junk. He’s a vagabond, a stranger in a new place. She tries to

Duration: 45-50 minutes with additional time for performers and audience to interact.

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Stepping in and out of character is all in a day’s work for Sam and Xanthe Coward as the couple spearheads the resurgence of the local entertainment scene. Anna Rawlings goes behind the scenes with the creative theatricals who share a vision larger than the stage.

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he theatre is a world of chaos and our lives are so ridiculous we just go with it,” laughs Sam Coward. Theatre; a term loaded richly with substance and prestige, is the bread-and-butter of Sam and Xanthe Coward’s world, but the plethora of their other creative pursuits, well, that’s their strawberries and cream. “In my job of radio it’s theatre of the mind. I’m telling stories and engaging with people through their ears and trying to get them to visualise things,” shares Sam. Xanthe Coward, teacher, reviewer, blogger and author adds, “and then you’ve got your written word as well.” Their insight into how life imitates art and how we are characters of our own design are gems of revelation, as Sam who resents the notion of being “told to grow up,” notes my role interviewing the couple. “Everyday you come to work you’re representing Profile, you have a character who is your Profile character, you’re dressed immaculately and groomed beautifully, all the time selling the high standard of the publication you’re representing,” he points out. Onto the main act of Sam and Xanthe Coward, and in their 15 years together they have played lead roles in each other’s lives and as owners of entertainment company XS Entertainment, each has an impressive swathe of credits to their name. Locals will be familiar with Sam’s gregarious voice as one half of Hot 91.1’s morning breakfast radio show ‘Sam and Nerissa’; he has acted, written and directed theatre productions and recently appeared in his first feature film movie role; while Xanthe is a drama teacher, stage actress, author, blogger and theatre reviewer. As we chat, I’m regaled with hilarious tales of the couple’s life – as a double act they are a show-stopper, stage managed by their nineyear-old daughter Poppy Éponine (her middle name honouring Xanthe’s roles as Éponine and Fantine during two productions of Les Miserables). “When she turned nine it was evident she was far more business savvy than both of us so she’s in charge now,” Sam chuckles. “She’s becoming quite the comedian. She’s also starting to look

“I think you have a RICHER life by engaging with people that bring MORE to the table, I don’t want to talk about the WEATHER with people, that’s boring.” a lot like Xanthe now, but she might pull through,” he adds wickedly. Xanthe, tall, blonde and stunning, laughs; witty banter seemingly part of the fabric of the couple’s ties. “We value time together because it’s so rare. We are big personalities and that collective energy doesn’t fit all the time.” The Coward family lives in Buderim, the epicentre for Sam to start his breakfast radio gig by 4am and for Xanthe to travel to Brisbane regularly for theatre reviews and her seat on the board of the Queensland Theatre Awards. Both long-term locals, each hails from a creative background, participating in community theatre, school shows and vocal classes; Xanthe going on to study drama and education. How the two met is told in deadpan humour by Sam. “It was 1999 and we were both in long-term relationships with other people at the time, Xanthe had been with a fella for three years and I had been with a young lady for about three weeks and we met at an audition for a play and Xanthe auditioned for the part of the witch and got it, and I auditioned for the part of Prince Charming and got it,” Sam says, smiling wickedly. “And nothing’s changed in 15 years.” Since marrying in 2002, the dynamic duo has gone on to become local entertainment identities, poised to play a role in the march 2016

Noosa Long Weekend Festival; both are on the festival’s board. Sam also made his first appearance on the silver screen in filmmaker and director Chris Sun’s horror flick Charlie’s Farm, and will appear in Chris’ upcoming film, Boar. Sam’s vocal influence on Hot 91.1 is his first radio gig. “I certainly don’t undervalue the opportunity to be on air ... I’ve ticked a lot of lucky boxes on the way but I don’t take it too seriously,” he says. “Radio, theatre, it’s all entertainment. There’s a lot of lighttakers and I feel people who enjoy entertaining have a responsibility to keep that balance. The news can talk about ISIS all day, I want to talk about why cheese is better than chocolate.” However, the thespian couple aren’t just actors and entertainers, and interestingly hold a strong interest in discussions of female role models, societal issues and equality. “One of the things that inspires me and informs the shows I do is strong women,” Sam shares. “I think we have a responsibility to put messages into the work we do and I like to reinforce the message of strong, independent

women, having a very strong, independent wife and developing a beautifully strong and independent lady ourselves. Xanthe adds, “It’s important to see a male director and producer creating those works.” “I think you have a richer life by engaging with people that bring more to the table, I don’t want to talk about the weather with people, that’s boring,” says Sam. “I want to talk about anything that’s a bit deeper than surface-level and I think entertainment and theatrical people are more open to having those kinds of conversations.” An illustration is the annual Sunshine Coast Theatre Festival – Sam is the chair of the Theatre Alliance, which incorporates 12 different age and performance groups. “That is one of the most beautiful things about our game, it’s truly inclusive,” says Sam. “Whether you’re performing or watching it, everyone is welcome and has something to take from it,” he adds. As the interview wraps, I have a newfound respect for the art of entertainment. There’s the joy in a funny joke, the beauty of theatre and the richness of drama; but also the realisation that life is a cast of thousands and it’s who you choose to play with that matters.

“The theatre is a world of CHAOS and our lives are so RIDICULOUS we just go with it.”

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resurgence of the Sunshine Coast arts and culture scene. “The industry’s gone full circle ... it’s kind of earthy and grounded now. Because of the digital revolution people are wanting to see live entertainment and performers and tactile experiences,” says Sam. “We’re looking at people like David Berthold (artistic director of Brisbane Festival), the way Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton have been changing the Sydney Theatre Company over the last few years, we’re determined to do the same thing to create better, more interesting work,” adds Xanthe. Xanthe and Sam are invested in local talent and performances, with Xanthe recently appearing in David Williamson’s Dream Home at the

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I grew up in... a loving single parent family. My mum raised me and my sister for the majority of our lives in Torquay, Victoria. The first thing I do when I wake up is... grab my phone, check Twitter, Instagram and my email. If I could be better at anything it would be... everything! I would start first at becoming a better listener and less opinionated. I am at my happiest when... I’m with the people I love, having too many laughs. One of my greatest memories are parties my friends and I had in Wren Crescent, Buderim. Anyone who lives in that street now hates me because the cops were called for a lot of noise complaints. When I am not working I am... watching Netflix, scrolling through my phone. I’m reading a book for the first time in years so I’m slowly getting through the chapters. I’m also probably having a drink! ANGUS O’LOUGHLIN

From the Sunshine Coast to Sydney, popular radio presenter Angus O’Loughlin’s star has well and truly risen. Angus’s career began in Townsville as a promotions coordinator in 2007 before his journey to the mic saw him take a hosting role with 91.9 SeaFM on the Sunshine Coast in 2009, before pursuing other opportunities in Adelaide and eventually, Sydney. After two years hosting The Bump solo from 2013, Angus now co-hosts the Take 40 Australia Countdown with Emma Freedman. Angus entertains audiences across Australia, and has interviewed celebrities from Kim Kardashian to One Direction to pop star Ariana Grande, and spends much of his down time with his Great Dane, Buckets! 98

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I wish I could... create the cure for cancer. My biggest fashion blunder was... throwing out my old clothes from when I was growing up. Those ‘90s throwbacks would be epic right now. Most people don’t know that I... own a house in Maroochydore, my first ever property. And I plan on retiring in Noosa! When I was growing up I wanted to be... accepted. I was a loud kid, didn’t fit every mould completely so I would go between different social circles. I discovered that self-acceptance is the most important thing. My most annoying habit is... always being on my phone. I’m trying to be better – dinner is a no phone zone. I laugh out loud when... I get surprised. I’ve been in entertainment eight years now and can watch a skit and pick the punchline before it hits. That’s why I love when I think I know what’s coming and I’m way off.

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