ASPL #WeLead Campaign | Vol.
1. Tell us a little about yourself?
Founder and Director of Global Forwarding – Australia’s 1st logistics business to be a Certified Woman Owned enterprise. Single Mum, with two boys and an active SES volunteer.
2. Who are the women who have inspired you the most in your life?
Two teachers at secondary school, English and Politics. Challenged mainstream thinking. My mum – migrated to Australia at the age of 15, at 20, started her own business and published a book in 2013
3. Why do you think it’s important to increase the number of women in business, particularly in leadership roles?
Women bring a different perspective to management. Women are also more likely to employ other women. I believe the statistic is 67%, strengthening security for women.
4. How would you describe your current thinking about diversity and inclusion?
As a subject matter expert on Supplier Diversity, my views are that it is a lever with economic and social benefits for every Australian.
5. Would you like to tell us a bit more about your thoughts/ comments?
Recently commissioned EY to produce a report on Advancing Women-Owned Enterprises in a post-Covid economy. The report also highlights a roadmap for Certification and Legislating an MMR ( Minimum Mandatory Requirement) in Government and Business procurement.
Liz is the sole parent of two boys ages 10 and 12. She worked in senior corporate marketing for 20 years but she found that her corporate career kept her from spending enough time during her boys’ schooling years so she decided to make a big change. Liz followed her heart rather than her head so she started a new career and her own business in executive mindset coaching.
Gloria is a mum, wife, sister, auntie and love all things outdoors, including running and photography. She is an Author and Chief Diversity Equity & Inclusion Specialist at EVERYDAY INCLUSION. Gloria’s research specialises in Social Analysis on Race, Social Inequalities and Anti-Racism.
Marlie is a meaningful Marketing & Business Coach and the founder of Secret SisinBiz Society which membershio model is to help Sisters-in-Business grow personally and professionally. Marlie is so passionate about this because she is on a MISSION to close the gap between income and influence between men and women.
Jess is a 32-year-old business owner and mum of two young kids, a 3-year-old boy Jagger and a 1-year-old girl Indiana. Starting a business wasn’t her intention. She graduated in 2012 with a degree in HR and Management and felt she had certainly found her calling, progressing through the ranks of a global fashion retailer, a job which she loved. It was during maternity leave that an opportunity presented itself. Initially a side project, it soon gained more traction than anyone could have predicted!
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