GLOSS Issue 12 MAY 2014 | Page 9

nd P he F ir tS e e d s Fu s In This Month’s Issue P uor d . eht f o . dn u t Fs deeS s ri F . LIZZIE RENKERT ROD SOPER AMBER DAINES Lizzie Renkert is currently working as a freelance editor, writer, presenter and MC. She’s a fashion commentator on Channel 9’s Mornings, project manager for the 2014 OCRF White Shirt Campaign, part of the sister duo in new label, We Are Kindred. Director of Thinkersinq, Rod Soper has more than fifteen years in primary and early education. Rod is passionate about early learning and providing optimum opportunities for pre-schoolers to realise their full potential. Through his work, he aims to build a network of transformational educators and leaders by facilitating pre-schoolers and their families through personal growth, creative, critical and reflective thinking and innovation. Amber Daines has spent almost 20 years devoted to all things communications including print and TV journalism, public relations and marketing. http://wearekindred.com.au/ http://instagram.com/wearekindred https://www.facebook.com/wearekindreds The establishment of Thinkersinq is a culmination of Rod’s commitment and vision to foster a community of creative and enquiring minds that can go forward into the world with confidence and openminded curiosity. roppus ret With almost 20 years’ experience in journalism, Lizzie has worked at two of Australia’s most recognised women’s magazines, madison and marie claire. Her particular strength is tapping into the mindset of Australia’s working woman. Launching Bespoke Communications in 2007, Amber combined all her expertise to form a boutique agency servicing the not for profit, corporate, and small business sectors. Amber has contributed to a number of business books and in May 2013 launched her first selfpublished e-book ‘Well Spun: Big PR and Social Media Ideas for Small Business’. www.bespokecomms.com.au https://twitter.com/Ambieu777 [email protected] . . . JO MUIRHEAD DEBB MEYER CATRIONA POLLARD Jo is a speaker and business coach for the health and wellness industry. As the owner and principal rehabilitation consultant at Purple Co (www.purposeforpeople.com.au), Jo understands the challenges and obstacles faced by health and wellness business owners first hand. In 2013 Debb was Franchise Council of Australia’s National Franchise Woman of the Year. She has held senior leadership roles with McDonald’s, Foodco and Krispy Kreme, to now; leads global brand, Narellan Pools with her husband Chris. Catriona Pollard is director of CP Communications, which merges traditional PR tactics with cutting-edge social media strategies that engage consumers as well as business. Every organisation has amazing stories to tell, and we deliver meaningful and long-term results that link your stories and core messaging to what’s happening in the real world, in real time. She applies the learnings and successes she has had in her own business to that of her clients, showing them that they can effectively market their business, increase their revenue, and enjoy the work they do. For more information visit: www.jomuirhead.com Debb is a sharp business woman, engaging speaker, exceptional facilitator, writer and passionate advocate for women in leadership but most importantly; a wife to Chris and mother to Xavier, Eliza and Kingston. After the devastating death of her son Xavier, Debb became a voice for thousands of woman who suffer the loss of a child. She is proof a devastating loss in life can be the fuel to truly live life with passion, conviction and happiness. www.narellenpools.com.au E: [email protected] W: www.cpcommunications.com.au S: www.socialmediasydney.net.au Blog: www.PublicRelationsSydney.com.au T: @catrionapollard and @CPCPR