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The Founder Files with Lauren Kennedy: On Building At The Intersection Of Fashion And Fraud
From luxury resale to fraud infrastructure at VerityAI: Lauren Kennedy on the pivot, the pregnancy, and the bigger bet she couldn't ignore.
The Founder Files with Paloma Newton: Why "More Good Years Together" Begins Long Before Your Dog Gets Sick
Meet Paloma Newton, the commercial operator building Elita, the world’s first pet longevity platform built on biology. On pivots, leadership, and the mission to give dogs more good years together.
The Founder Files with Kara Cummins: Why Your Next Outfit Is Already Hanging In Your Wardrobe
Meet Kara Cummins, co-founder of Wear Next, the app helping everyday people get dressed with confidence using the clothes they already own.
The Problem With “Main Character Energy” In A Purpose-Driven Brand Strategy
The post–International Women’s Day hangover and what this exposes about how big brands operate.
The Creative Files with Remi and Bella from Ponnd: On Non-Linear Careers, Creative Courage, and the Future of Work
Ballet in New York. Gaming marketing in Sydney. Ponnd co-founders Remi Dooley and Bella Cipolla on the wildly different paths that led them to build the future of professional networking.
The Creative Files with Holly Chapman: On Building Brands, Big Careers, and Finally Pressing Publish
Brand consultant Holly Chapman spent three years sitting on her Substack before pressing publish. In The Creative Files, she opens up about portfolio careers, working-mum guilt, and still wanting the big career.
The Creative Files with Alex Neilson: Who Are You Without the Job Title?
From semi-competitive skier to brand marketing consultant and community founder, Alex Neilson's career has never followed the script. In The Creative Files, she shares why she no longer sees the 9-5 as the safe option, and what finally gave her the courage to back herself.
What Does A Content Marketing Strategy Actually Look Like For A Small Business?
Wondering how to create a content marketing strategy? Discover the best content marketing strategies for small businesses (step-by-step guide included).
The Founder Files with Briella Brown from Biolae: Setting a New Standard in Women’s Health
Briella Brown, co-founder of Biolae, on why perimenopause has been overlooked for too long, the power of clinical rigour in a crowded wellness market, and why distribution is everything in the early days.
The Founder Files with Maddi Ingham from GreenPay: Turning Payments Into A Force For Good
Maddi Ingham didn't set out to disrupt payments. She set out to save nature. Here's how GreenPay became the business case for purpose-led profit.
The Founder Files with Ash Horovitz: Turning Personal Struggle Into mynd’s Greatest Strength
Ash Horovitz built mynd from her own experience with anxiety, and she's building it in public, with radical honesty. In this Founder Files conversation, she shares why vulnerability is her greatest asset.
How Copy Shrinks and Empowers Women
For women, the dictionary hasn’t always been on our side. Today, more women are building the brands. Writing the copy. Setting the tone. Choosing the words. Because copywriting can do so much more than sell products.
The Founder Files with Sienna Belle: What CHOPIT’s Viral Moment Revealed About Building A Brand
Sienna Belle went viral to 13 million people within weeks of launching CHOPIT. Here's what that moment revealed about building a brand that's more than just a beautiful product.
The Founder Files with Rach Tucker from Smooch Drinks: Before You Have a Product, You Are the Product
Meet Rach Tucker — strategy director by day, founder by night. In our first Founder Files interview, she shares how she's building a community around Smooch Drinks, Australia's first arousal-enhancing functional beverage, before a single can hits the shelf.
Not all content agencies are created equal: Here's what to look for
Choosing a content marketing agency? From green flags to red flags, here's how to choose a content marketing agency that leads with strategy, not just production.
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5 Female-Led Brands Making Waves In 2025
From cult condiments to game-changing podcast platforms, the female-founded brands we’re spotlighting are building real momentum, backed by powerful, unique ideas and authentic stories.
Changing the World Through Art and Allyship
Rachael Sarra’s work blends art, activism, storytelling, and softness. Her presence at Content Summit was a timely reminder that our industry doesn’t just need new trends. It needs new values.
9 Aussie Startups Led By Female Founders
Whether it’s a new business model, a creative idea that’s been well-executed, or powerful marketing that appeals to its audience, these female founders have helped to shake up the startup ecosystem for the better.