MARAYNA BAKER – KENZIE COLLECTIVE
“Being a WAHM (work-at-home mum) is challenging but knowing I’m changing people’s lives, one accessory at a time, is a dream come true. I’m determined to show people that wearing statement accessories to the grocery store is A-OK!”
“My motto is: You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough!” Barbara Smith.
KYLIE MAHER – PARKER MAY and ONE SILVER LINING
Fashion-forward mother of two (Amelia 5 and Thomas 2) Kylie Maher runs handmade businesses Parker May and One Silver Lining from her home in Jensen.
KYIA AND MATHEW HARM – AKOYA PEARLS AUSTRALIA
“I love opening each oyster, not knowing what colour pearl and how many will be inside. My most exciting find to date was twin pearls that were a stunning ocean blue.” Kyia says.
Callum O’Brien shares his link to Townsville: Townsville was our closest major business centre when growing up on ‘The Brook’ – a cattle property 180km north west of Charters Towers.
“Someone famous I met was John Butler, I once interviewed him for a project. The only place quiet enough for the interview was the Green Room’s ensuite. It took 20 minutes for us both to stop laughing enough to start the interview.” Anthony Ryan.
TANNYA BROUGH – SHH QUIET BOOKST
“I’ve had customers buy Shh Quiet Books for their children as they’re great for calming children who are anxious or over-stimulated.”
JANELLE BEASLEY – LONGDOG CREATIONS
“I grew up renovating Queenslanders with my parents, which is where I learnt a lot of my skills, and my godfather also restores furniture.”
