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Beryl Nielsen Practice Manager at Ritu Rana Medical
Fast Facts
Star Sign: Gemini
Fav Colour: Green
Fav Holiday Destination: Japan
Fav Music: A little bit of everything
Fav TV Show or Movie: I love a good documentary
Fav Quote: “If you could make something better for someone, why wouldn’t you?” – Cal Wilson
With a career spanning law, real estate, and disability support, Beryl Nielsen has mastered the art of organisation, adaptability, and keeping things running smoothly—even when life throws a curveball (or a surprise baby delivery!). As the Prac
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Fast Facts Star Sign: Aquarius Fav Colour: Pink! Fav Holiday Destination: Whitsunday Islands
Fav Music: Jessie Murph
Fav TV Show or Movie: I can’t choose just one! Fav Quote: “Believe you can and you’re already halfway there” At just 19, Edyn Paro took a bold leap and launched her own business—Boss Babes Beauty. Fast forward seven years, and she’s built a thriving empire, enhancing women’s beauty with high-quality lash services while mentoring young, ambitious women to follow in her footst
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Fast Facts
Star Sign: Aquarius
Fav Colour: Green
Fav Holiday Destination: Tasmania. We just went down there for Christmas and loved every minute of it. The food, the walking, the scenery...
Fav Music: Depends on my mood but very into Heidi Rojas at the moment. Fav TV Show or Movie: Zombie genre in general. Bonus points for things blowing up. Fav Quote: "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.” JRR Tolkien
A midwife on a mission to revolutionise maternity care in
Read the full storySimone Aitken Owner at East Coast Steel Supplies
Fast Facts Star Sign: ARIES Fav Colour: Royal Blue.
Fav Holiday Destination: The Whitsundays or Gold Coast.
Fav Music: I’m so alternative but I love anything that’s catchy and fun! Fav TV Show or Movie: Those corny real estate series on Netflix. Fav Quote: A person that never made a mistake, never made anything. If you think steel and fitness have nothing in common, think again—because Simone Aitken proves they’re both about strength, resilience, and breaking barriers. As the Owner of Eas
Read the full storyJosephine Carter Photographer/Videographer/Mentor with Josephine Carter Photography
Fast Facts Star Sign: Sagittarius Fav Colour: Forest Green
Fav Holiday Destination: Always Whitsundays
Fav Music: Indie Rock and Soul
Fav TV Show or Movie: Soul (2020) Fav Quote: “Be the example of the love, respect, and kindness you wish to see in the world.” Originally from Germany, Josephine Carter's holiday to Australia turned into a whole new life. Within a month, she made the daring decision to stay in the land down under, knowing no one but ready to build something special. That lea
Read the full storyJess Clark Functional Health and Lifestyle Nutritionist and Founder of Intentional Well-being and Movement
Fast Facts Star Sign: Sagittarius
Fav Colour: I have two that must go together and are my business colours - teal and purple
Fav Holiday Destination: The furthest I've travelled has been to Japan and New Zealand - both were amazing!
Fav Music: I have a pretty eclectic taste in music but I do have a special place in my heart for 80's and 90's music.
Fav TV Show or Movie: Sense8 - this is a must watch! Jess Clark is on a mission to help women feel strong, energised, and in control of their heal
Read the full storyBelinda Berg CEO At Mackay Women’s Services
Star Sign: Gemini
Fav Colour: Red
Fav Holiday Destination: Anywhere in the Whitsundays.
Fav Music: The Cure
Fav Quote: Be true to you.
Something most people don’t know about you? “I was a language teacher, and my specialty was Japanese. Empowering women to lead, succeed, and make a difference is at the heart of Belinda Berg’s mission as the newly appointed CEO of Mackay Women's Services. With over 25 years of diverse experience spanning the public sector, private healthcare, and law enforcement
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Fayith has been taking photos since high school and developed such a skill and passion for the craft that she decided to make it her business. She was born in Cairns but has always called Airlie Beach her home and used to enter her photos into the local Proserpine Show.
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Meet Dave Sampson, an adventurous soul who swapped Melbourne’s busy streets for the stunning Whitsundays 11 years ago. Dave’s passion for exploring his beautiful surroundings fuels his love for road trips, beach days, and bushwalks.
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Having grown up in Ayr her whole life, Tipsy Taps co co-owner, Sarina is a Burdekinite through and through. Growing up here gives Sarina a unique perspective and deep appreciation for life in the Burdekin, no matter the season.
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Zanika lives in Mackay and says moving to this vibrant city was the best thing she has ever done.
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A boomerang resident of the Whitsundays, Roxy grew up in Adelaide but moved to Hamilton Island in 2007.
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