10 days of boss babes recap:
Our 10 days of boss babe’s series brought us all some serious inspiration! Whether through their favourite quote or their business itself every post was a little insight into an epic female owned Aussie brand!
Below are 10 absolute boss babes who are killing It and who we all can look to for Inspo and motivation!
Meet Mia: founder of Slick Stick co.
What is the business and the biggest seller?
Slick Stick hair company is a hair product brand and online store! Their best seller is the famous slick stick.
Get to know the babe:
What does a day off look like?
A sleep in, chai in bed and visiting my nana.
Biggest pet peeve?
Mess!
Three things you can’t live without?
Oats, chai and my dog Honey.
Favourite quote?
“If you’re not slightly embarrassed by the first version of your product, you launched too late!”
Meet Nadia: Founder of DIPD NAILS
What is the business and the biggest seller?
DIPD nails is An Australian made and owned dipping powder manicure like SNS that you can do at home! It is fast becoming the easiest way for women to achieve lasting salon nails and they can do it anywhere they like! The best seller is the DIPD nail kit!
Get to know the babe:
What does a day off look like?
Never a day off but a 'rest day' includes a sleep in, some upstate pilates or a bike ride and a big glass of wine over lunch!
Biggest pet peeve?
Gosh, i'm not sure? haha when my boyfriend Glen doesn't take the bins out!
Three things you can’t live without?
My puppy Winsome the whippet, she's hilarious! My morning almond latte and my brow wax, it polishes my look for the day so my brows are always on point!
Favourite quote?
"keep chipping away" and "Rome wasn't built in a day"!
Meet Sarah: Founder of Pretty Dead Flowers
What is the business and the biggest seller?
Pretty Dead Flowers is an online and retail store selling dried flowers and installations. The best seller is the dried flower workshops where customers can come and create their own arrangement!
Get to know the babe:
What does a day off look like?
I think I still find ways to work even on my days off.
Biggest pet peeve?
Negative people.
Three things you can’t live without?
Music, wine and my doggies.
Favourite quote?
"I'm all over it, like white on rice!"
Meet Kristy: Founder of Fancy Favours
What is the business and the biggest seller?
Fancy Favours is a bespoke personalised edible treats gifts for any occasion! The best seller is the custom branded cookies for any business.
Get to know the babe:
What does a day off look like?
Spending time with my family making memories.
Biggest pet peeve?
People asking for a discount code on custom products, my time is just as valuable as yours.
Three things you can’t live without?
Family, my customers and wine.
Favourite quote?
"Work hard, hustle harder"
Meet Darcy: CO-founder of LUMILA
What is the business and the biggest seller?
LUMILA is A women's health company designed to improve the health and well-being of all women. The best seller is the Women's multivitamin with probiotics and electrolytes.
Get to know the babe:
What does a day off look like?
Coffee date with the family followed by a beach day.
Biggest pet peeve?
People putting their feet on things (me included).
Three things you can’t live without?
Coffee, chocolate and Lumila of course.
Favourite quote?
"You only live once" - It's just so true and I find myself constantly saying it.
Meet Faith: Founder of BLONDEE
What is the business and the biggest seller?
Founded in 2019, BLONDEE is Australia's leading blonde specialist hair salon. If you're looking to take a trip to the lighter side of life, you can trust BLONDEE to take you there.
Just over 12 months old, BLONDEE has grown from zero to nine employees and growing with a waitlist of over 400 people. The salon has gone from strength to strength with popular waitlists and high demands as one of Brisbane's most trusted hair salons.
The best seller is Generally a lived in blonde. We do a root shadow on nearly everyone. That means it's a little more complimenting on a lot of skin tones and it grows out nicer.
Get to know the babe:
What does a day off look like?
A 6 am sleep in, going to the gym, doing as many jobs as I can possibly fit into my day and of course leaving some time with friends and family.
Biggest pet peeve?
People who winge about their problems but don't do anything to fix them.
Three things you can’t live without?
A to-do list , my friends and my hairdryer
Favourite quote?
"No one is you and that is your super power"
Meet Nova Jane: Founder of Fitcover
What is the business and the biggest seller?
Fitcover is Australia's First and leading Fitness cosmetic brand. Fitcover put's your skin and mind at ease with no nasties and sweat-proof ingredients. They pride themselves in communication and customer satisfaction. The best seller is definitely the "Active mineral powder foundation".
Get to know the babe:
What does a day off look like?
Listen to audible, exercise and dance in the kitchen to "Tones & i"
Biggest pet peeve?
when an influencer post boasts about how good their makeup is yet they have a filter on their face.
Three things you can’t live without?
Morning cuddles with my boys, the Gym and my staff members.
Favourite quote?
"Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future"
Meet Lisa: Founder of Tea Tonic
What is the business and the biggest seller?
Tea Tonic was founded in 1998 by Lisa Hilbert, a qualified herbalist and naturopath. Her goal was to focus on taste, health and well-being. She is committed to using the highest quality, pure ingredients to make the tea as she knew the risks associated with drinking anything heavily processed. It started off with one tea called 'complexion', and now Tea Tonic has over 30 blends. They are Australia's healthiest tea range!
The best seller is the Blue Magic Tea (I mean everyone needs a bit of magic in their lives). It contains butterfly pea, chamomile and rose petals. It helps boost the lustre of your hair, skin and eyes. It changes from blue to purple naturally with a squeeze of lemon, and it's nature's natural aphrodisiac!
Get to know the babe:
What does a day off look like?
Laps of the MCG with my kids, music around the house, playing in the garden and having a read of the paper at the local cafe!
Biggest pet peeve?
Road rage!!
Three things you can’t live without?
Tea (of course), my phone and an optimistic outlook on life.
Favourite quote?
"A woman is like a teabag, you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water."
Meet Emilee: Founder of SSKIN
What is the business and the biggest seller?
SSKIN is a customised cosmetic skin clinic located in Bundall, Gold Coast. SSKIN offers the most discrete and luxurious experience on the Gold Coast with leading doctors, nurses and skin specialists. One of the best sellers is the Rose Quartz Deluxe facial. It's so relaxing and you leave the clinic glowing!
Get to know the babe:
What does a day off look like?
Relaxing day at home by the pool with the kids and my husband. Some music and good food!
Biggest pet peeve?
Traffic! I'm so impatient.
Three things you can’t live without?
My phone, lip gloss and my SPF day cream.
Favourite quote?
"It's not how good you are, it's how good you want to be".
Meet Alison: Founder of Sparkling White Smile
What is the business and the biggest seller?
Sparkling White Smile offer a range of mobile and in-salon services Australia wide. With 25 franchises nationwide and performing over 200,000 client sessions. The Sparkling White Smile can whiten your teeth from 5 to 14 shades lighter in just one session. By using the latest technology and premium quality whitening materials, we can create your perfect white smile with a procedure that is quick, effective and safe. The best seller is the Triple teeth whitening session!
Get to know the babe:
What does a day off look like?
Haha, WOW! I actually haven't had a day off in 6 years. I physically might not be in office, but I am always remotely accessible. Our services are 7 days which means it is very hard just to switch off. In terms of a day off, I really enjoy spending quality time with my loved ones.
Biggest pet peeve?
People running late.
Three things you can’t live without?
My loved ones, SMILING and customers.
Favourite quote?
"Never start a business just to make money, start a business to make a difference".
BONUS BOSS BABE - Meet Melinda founder of Feather Sisters
What is the business and the biggest seller?
Feather Sisters is an Australian based online course cosmetic store home to a number of innovative and unique beauty products. The best seller is the microblading brow pen!
What does a day off look like?
A sleep in, followed by a day of pampering for some me time and then finished with good food, good wine and good company.
Biggest pet peeve?
Snoring and knuckles cracking
Three things you can’t live without?
Chocolate, phone charger and family.
Favourite quote?
"If you change the way you look at things, things will change the way they look at you"
What an incredible group of women! All of them are fantastic examples of Aussie boss babes working hard and achieving their dreams! Have you been inspired by one of the businesses? What was your favourite quote? We would love to know! Send us your answers here to our Facebook post and let us know what other boss babes you would love to see be featured in the future!
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Quotes highlights:
"I'm all over it, like white on rice!"
"Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future"
"If you change the way you look at things, things will change the way they look at you"
"Never start a business just to make money, start a business to make a difference".
"A woman is like a teabag, you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water."