NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND AWARDS
11-12 August 2025
Rydges Geelong
Have you got your tickets to the 2025 National AusMumpreneur Conference & Awards yet?
We are so excited about this years event!
This event is about so much more then the awards night, it's a chance for the community to come together, to learn and grow, network and to find your people!
The Conference begins at 9am on Monday 11 August (VIP Masterclass Program is on the 10th) and will feature a 2 day packed program of talks and panels from entrepreneurs from across the country! You can read about each of the speakers in the program here
2025 National AusMumpreneur Conference & Awards
Rydges Geelong | 10-12 August 2025
Program Overview
Sunday 10 August – Masterclass Day
Exclusive Pre-Conference Masterclass Workshops
10:00am MASTERCLASS – LEADER BY DESIGN with Colleen Callander
Are you ready to lead with more clarity, confidence, and purpose—both in business and in life?
Join Colleen Callander, award-winning former CEO of Sportsgirl and Sussan, founder of Mentor Me Women, and author of Leader By Design, for an empowering 2-hour Masterclass that will ignite your leadership potential from the inside out.
This is not your typical leadership session, Colleen will share the lessons, tools and strategies that helped her lead iconic Australian brands and now empower thousands of individuals across the globe. In this highly interactive session, you'll explore:
The power of self-leadership and values-driven decision making
How to build real confidence (not just the highlight reel version!)
Ways to prevent burnout and protect your most important asset—you
Creating culture from the inside out
Leadership that’s kind, human, and high-performing
1pm Long Lunch at Jack Rabbit Winery
3:30pm Wine Tasting & Mentoring Walks
7pm VIP Dinner at The Arborist, Geelong
Monday 11 August – Conference Day 1
Registration 8:30am
Peace Mitchell - Welcome and Power Circle
Christine Kankkunen - Ship Happens: What Every Product-Based Business Needs to Know Before They Import
Laura Jones and Emma Madafferi - Why Women Want More and How to Get It
Nicole Carroll - Accelerating Great – Improved Digital Connectivity to Elevate Your Business and Community
Cassandra Cadorin - Leaking Time, Losing Money: The Silent Cost of Running a Business Without the Right Tools
Morning Tea
Helen Whait - How Female Founders Can Scale the Smart Way
Mel James - Being willing to pivot and change as you, your business, your Industry or society changes.
Julia Foyster - Get 'em High to Buy: How to Activate the Brain’s Buy Button
Lunch
Kathy Rhodes - AI Tools for Busy Entrepreneurs
Leonie Dawson - Radical Success on Your Terms
Catherine Ashton - The Invisible Load: Turning Overwhelm into Legacy
Afternoon Tea
Elena Likopoulos - Launch Smart, Leave Strong: Why Every Business Needs an Exit Strategy
Justine Martin - From Invisible to Invincible: How the AusMumpreneur Tribe Built My Resilience, Reputation and Reach
Elise Norton - Kitchen-Table to Six Figures: The 10-Minute Handmade Growth Playbook
Natalie Alaimo - The Anti-Hustle Manifesto: Growing Your Business by Doing Less
Sarah Clayton - Profit With Purpose: Building a Business That Supports Your Life
Laura Goldberg - The Rebuild- What I learnt about leadership, mental health and rebuilding from the inside out
7:00 – 9:00
Social Care Solutions Welcome Party - Theme Purple / PJ's
Dreams & Determination Book Launch
Tuesday 12 August – Conference Day 2
8:30 MC - Nartarsha Bamblett
Melina Bagnato - Content That Converts: DIY Digital Marketing for Busy Mumpreneurs
Tanya Hicks - Empowering Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs
Jocelyn Brewer - Overcoming Digital Fatigue
Natasha Prestidge - Building a Brand with Heart
Suji Sanjeevan - The Beautiful Rebuild: How Reinvention Made My Brand — and Me — Unmissable
Morning Tea
Jules Robinson - Finding Your Power and Purpose
Power Panel - Live Q&A
AusMumpreneur Awards
1pm – 4pm Industry Awards
7pm – 10pm Awards Gala Dinner
10pm -11pm AusMumpreneur Disco!
Speaker Bios
Peace Mitchell
Co-founder of AusMumpreneur, Peace is an international keynote speaker, author, and champion for women in business.
Christine Kankkunen
Founder of Pivot Frieght Solutions, Christine helps product-based businesses streamline import logistics.
Laura Jones and Emma Madafferi
Emma is a finance expert and Laura is a life and leadership coach together they are passionate about empowering women to redefine success on their terms.
Candice Gersun
PR expert and founder of Reconnect PR, Candice supports women-led businesses to get media coverage.
Nicole Carroll
Nicole advocates for improved digital connectivity to boost business growth in remote communities.
Cassandra Cadorin
CanTicket founder & director of Candid Marketing, Cassandra specializes in helping you with streamlining your efficiency, simplifying your projects, time tracking and invoicing.
Helen Whait
Founder of ActivOT, Helen Whait is a business speaker, franchising expert, and award-winning leader in allied health.
Mel James
Founder of Social Care Solutions, SCS is a purpose-led child safeguarding consultancy, specialising in training, assessment and support services across Australia.
Leonie Dawson
Leonie is a best-selling author, illustrator, and self-made entrepreneur teaching radical self-expression in business.
Catherine Ashton
Catherine Ashton is the founder of Critical Info, a certified social enterprise helping Australians improve death literacy and plan for end-of-life with confidence.
Justine Martin
Speaker, author and resilience coach, Justine shares her journey from invisible to invincible.
Elise Norton
Elise Norton is the founder of Teacup Nethies, Australia’s most loved handmade brand for small pets.
Natalie Alaimo
Natalie Alaimo is a Funnel & Facebook™ Ads Strategist for online service providers, course creators and experts who are ready to turn their expertise into a predictable revenue without creating more content.
Sarah Clayton
Tax specialist at Freshwater Taxation, Sarah simplifies financial literacy for women.
Nartarsha Bamblett
MC and Indigenous entrepreneur, Nartarsha is known for empowering storytelling.
Melina Bagnato
She’s bold. She’s real. And she’s walking proof that you can build a magnetic personal brand while raising a family and running a business without burning out.
Tanya Hicks
Founder of Neurodivergent Empowered, Tanya is a globally recognised advocate, author, & visionary leader redefining leadership, empowerment and well-being.
Jocelyn Brewer
Jocelyn's passion and expertise is in the Intersection of psychology, technology and authentic wellbeing as a tech wellness advocate helping women avoid digital overwhelm.
Kathy Rhodes
Kathy is a business strategist, author, and Thought Leadership Commercialiser, dedicated to empowering women to achieve financial success while making a meaningful impact
Natasha Prestidge
Bridal entrepreneur and founder of Koukla, Natasha blends heart-led leadership with fashion.
Suji Sanjeevan
Doctor turned Alchemist as seen on SHARK TANK, Suji shares how personal reinvention transformed her brand and life.
Jules Robinson
CEO of FIGUR and reality TV star, Jules inspires women to embrace body confidence and entrepreneurship.
Payment plans are also available so now is the perfect time to grab your tickets!
Read more here
https://ausmumpreneur.com/ausmumpreneurconference-2/
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