Lady StartUp - Mamamia

'I've been told for years I need my own website. So I gave my side hustle a serious upgrade.'

"I was very hurt." While running their business together, Lindy Klim split from her husband.

'I'm a small business owner. I'm begging you to stop asking for free stuff.'

"It makes you super laser-focused." How becoming a mother has changed how Laura Byrne works.

“You need to have equal amounts of rage and desire.” How comedian George McEncroe became an entrepreneur.

'It took ages.' How Keira's small business secured a spot in one of Australia's biggest retailers.

One night in 2017, Samantha crashed her car. On the way to hospital, her ambulance crashed too.

'Within minutes, an orgy began.' For book research, Sally Hepworth attended a swingers party.

“I kept pitching myself.” How at 20 years old, Flex Mami transformed herself into a brand.

How Australian entrepreneur Poppy King revolutionised the beauty industry not once but twice.

After years of excruciatingly painful sex, Lara was introduced to a product that fixed it.

In 2010, Olympian Steph Prem suffered a horrific injury that changed the course of her life.

When a photo of their shoe design broke the internet, these 2 mums' lives changed overnight.

“Don’t keep your ideas secret.” The CEO of Plann on how to create and build a successful app.

‘We had 50 dogs and extreme fire danger.’ How a pet company coped through fires and COVID-19.

“Listen to your team.” The 4 lessons Trinny Woodall's learnt since becoming her own boss.

Just 14 things you can buy from small Aussie businesses right now, if you're able.

"Say yes to every opportunity." Roxy Jacenko's top five tips for building your brand.

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Jen was facing a working mum's day from hell when she decided to leave her corporate job.

Busy mum struggling to juggle everything? Jo Burgess created just the app for you. And it's genius.

Becoming an empty nester made Melinda finally pursue her lifelong dream of photography.

Katie Steele is on a mission to make your home more environmentally friendly.

Janae turned her passion for chemical-free and organic flowers into a blooming success.

Been meaning to digitise your photos since 2009? Don't fret. Kim has a solution for that.

Hello Organised's Sharon Hallett is Australia's answer to Marie Kondo. And yes, she sparks joy.

Nearly vomiting on Brad Pitt gave Nehal the push she needed to start her own business.

Frustrated by the lack of skincare products available for babies, Michelle decided to create her own.

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'I'm a small business owner. I'm begging you to stop asking for free stuff.'

"We were determined to survive." How innovation is saving businesses during COVID-19.

"I nearly folded the company." 8 successful Aussie women on the worst mistake they've made.

Jen was facing a working mum's day from hell when she decided to leave her corporate job.

Busy mum struggling to juggle everything? Jo Burgess created just the app for you. And it's genius.

Becoming an empty nester made Melinda finally pursue her lifelong dream of photography.

Katie Steele is on a mission to make your home more environmentally friendly.

Janae turned her passion for chemical-free and organic flowers into a blooming success.

Been meaning to digitise your photos since 2009? Don't fret. Kim has a solution for that.

Hello Organised's Sharon Hallett is Australia's answer to Marie Kondo. And yes, she sparks joy.

Frustrated by the lack of skincare products available for babies, Michelle decided to create her own.

'I spent four days with Tony Robbins and discovered the key to overcoming fear.'

Briony Benjamin

Woolworths is closing 30 BIG W stores around Australia as shoppers move online.

"My Instagram blew up overnight." How Gemma Crowe started a line of mother-daughter swimwear.

11 books Aussie Lady Startups reckon you should read if you want to be your own boss.

The top 6 online courses that are actually getting people jobs.

"You don't realise until you're in the middle of it": The harsh reality of being a chef.

A woman's brutally honest response to a job offer has gone viral for all the right reasons.

How Nicola built her own lady startup to help rural businesses get their legal stuff right.

How Sue Brabender turned taking some much needed "me time" into her very own business.

Jen was facing a working mum's day from hell when she decided to leave her corporate job.

Busy mum struggling to juggle everything? Jo Burgess created just the app for you. And it's genius.

Becoming an empty nester made Melinda finally pursue her lifelong dream of photography.

Katie Steele is on a mission to make your home more environmentally friendly.

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