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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Building clients’ confi dence
Kesh is driven by a desire to empower people by helping them to look their best and feel as confi dent as possible.
She’s the owner of three busy and successful Xtreme Beauty clinics in east Auckland.
Kesh’s love for the beauty industry and her passion to evolve as a professional and Kesh expand her business is an inspiring success story.
She started out working as a beauty therapist at various island resorts and spas in Fiji, but it was a holiday to New Zealand that saw her being o ered a job in the industry in Auckland.
In 2015 she opened the doors to her own business, Xtreme Beauty, at Botany Junction.
Customer satisfaction and word-of-mouth referrals from existing clients have seen her business grow, with her opening a second clinic in Beachlands in 2017.
Her newest clinic is Xtreme Beauty at Ormiston Town Centre, which opened in 2021.
Among the accolades Kesh has received was being named winner of the Indian Newslink Retail Business of the Year as well as NZ Fiji Times Businesswoman of the Year in 2019.
Xtreme Beauty o ers a range of treatments including waxing/threading, facials, massage, lash extensions, henna brows, dermaplan and needling.
“Our mission is to make you look and feel confi dent.” Xtreme Beauty Clinic & Spa,
Shop 57/226 Ormiston Town Centre, Ormiston Road, Flat Bush.
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The fl oral studio bringing joy to its customers across the city
Creative, passionate and willing to go the extra mile, Tessa Gaskell is owner of Poppy in April, a boutique fl oral studio that takes pride in supporting other small businesses and delivers a range of fl oral and gifts throughout Auckland.
“Hearing of their life stories, the special occasions and meaningful need for our fl owers, always brings so much joy,” says Tessa whose business is named after their daughter Poppy born in the month of April.
The important lessons the enterprising mum has learnt in business are, fi rstly believe in yourself.
“Self-doubt holds people back from success. If you have a quality product you believe in, there will always be a market for your talents. Secondly, when you turn your life’s passion into a job, you will never feel like you’ve worked a day in your life.”
The secret of Tessa’s success is giving 110 per cent of herself, providing each customer with not only a service and product but a beautiful experience that makes ever-lasting memories.
Tessa Gaskell
Poppy in April Founder Tessa Gaskell Phone 021 252 6246 Email tessa@poppyinapril.co.nz www.poppyinapril.co.nz
Love your smile
Dr Arishma Lata is one of the leading dentists in Lumino The Dentists – a place she calls her second home having been with them for about 10 years.
Spanning a career of over 15 years in professional dental experience, Arishma completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in Fiji and then upgraded her Degree at University of Otago.
Arishma is currently practicing at Lumino Sanctuary Dental, giving her patients the smile and oral health care they always wanted. With a beaming smile, she says it is a privilege to be a part of such a great company.
“I get satisfaction from being in a very engaging environment, an inclusive culture, working with talented support team members and continuously learning,” she says.
She is a strong believer that the secret to success is listening with intent to understand her patients’ needs to provide them with the best dental treatment.
If you have a fear of the dentist, Lumino Sanctuary Dental is the place to go where you will get a warm welcome from a friendly reception team.
Whether it’s providing pain relief, a cosmetic smile or dentures to her geriatric patients, Dr Arishma promises that you will leave the clinic with a smile. And wait there’s more – not only will you walk away booking your annual check-up appointment, but you will also receive a free toothbrush and a toothpaste.
Dental, mental, and physical wellbeing are all key to creating smiles and a happy life.
Dr Arishma Lata
Lumino Sanctuary Dental Lumino The Dentists Unit 20, 2 Dunn Place, Botany. Ph: (09)273 2173 Email: info@sanctuarydental.co.nz
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Angela Cai delivers with expertise
Award-winning Ray White Pakuranga real estate salesperson Angela Cai has built a reputation as one of the country’s top agents over the course of her 20 years in the industry.
Her outstanding knowledge and experience have earned her numerous Angela awards including most recently that of Elite Performer 2021-22 and 2019-2020, Chairman’s Elite Performer 2020-2021. She was also named a Top 100 Agent nationwide 2022 by Rate My Agent for customer service experience.
Angela delivers outstanding customer service and is willing to go the extra mile to achieve the best results.
She specialises in marketing residential property locally across east Auckland and central Auckland, focusing on Pakuranga, Sunnyhills, Highland Park, Bucklands Beach and Half Moon Bay.
She believes the best way to build positive business relationships that last is by understanding the individual needs of every client. Angela prides herself on the integrity she brings to her work and on putting people at ease. One major advantage she o ers, as well as her two decades of experience, is the team she works with.
They can provide expertise to buyers and sellers from di erent countries and cultures.
“We are focused on and committed to delivering complete satisfaction for our clients and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously,” Angela says. Angela Cai | 021 889 058 Ray White
Five AM Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) www.angelacai.co.nz
Your Driving Miss Daisy ladies
Driving Miss Daisy is a safe, friendly and reliable companion driving service operating across east Auckland and throughout New Zealand.
Daisy cars are a familiar sight in the local community, with wheelchair-accessible vehicles included in the range. vehicles included in the range.
Our Daisies are dedicated to Our Daisies are dedicated to making your journey as safe and making your journey as safe and comfortable as possible, o ering you independence and peace of mind.
Anne McClean owns Driving Miss Daisy Pakuranga, after having worked 20 years in the Disability Sector and 12 years in a corporate role as a Customer Experience Manager. Anne enjoys providing clients with a meaningful and personalised service.
Brenda Stuart is the owner of Driving Miss Daisy Howick/Bucklands Beach. She was a local pharmacist for 15 years and realised the community is her passion, so decided to continue working locally by becoming a Driving Miss Daisy franchise owner.
Brenda is passionate about providing a service that will help vulnerable local people get to where they need to go safely and on time.
Janita Isaacs owns the Driving Miss Daisy Botany franchise which operates in Botany, Flat Bush, Whitford and the Pohutukawa Coast.
Janita previously worked in corporate roles in marketing and advertising and enjoys providing an excellent community service as well as meeting lots of new people.
Anne, Brenda and Janita
Driving Miss Daisy Anne: 027 472 9921 | Brenda: 021 410 476 Janita: 021 174 9999
Need for business to be accessible online
Carol Rigby brings more than 20 years’ of professional experience to the advice and support she provides to businesses of all sizes.
The Botany-based chartered accountant is Xero-certifi ed and says the ongoing pandemic has highlighted the need for businesses to be accessible online.
“We o er Xero set-ups and training, and processing of GST and fi nancial accounts through to tax submissions.”
With the lockdowns, people are having to budget more and Carol can help with Xero budgeting and review of actual to budget with recommendations.
Carol o ers prompt customer service and, when Covid allows, prefers to meet new clients for the fi rst time in person, o ering a free 30 minute initial consultation.
What sets her apart is her auditing experience obtained while working as a manager in a large fi rm, enabling her to understand your business.
Meeting clients fi rst-hand enables this better understanding of your accounting needs.
Carol Rigby
Carol A Rigby Chartered Accountant, 59 Botany Road, Botany Downs. Phone: 09 533 0520. Email: carol@carolrigby.co.nz
