
Introducing Cohort 1

Ally Vardy
Sun Voyager Jewellery
Sustainably handmade jewellery from North Queensland using eco-friendly practices and zero-waste materials to combat fast-fashion.

Ashe Coxon
Medical Career Planning
Career counselling for healthcare professionals, addressing burnout, career dissatisfaction, and supporting rural and First Nations practitioners.

Caitlin Power
Munchily Foods
Pre-packaged, whole-food meals for babies and toddlers, prioritising nutrition, convenience, and additive-free ingredients.

Cathy Dalton
The Elite Edge Training Academy
A dedicated training provider for real estate, business, and leadership courses in North Queensland.

Cherie Malone
Cocotell
Geospatial solutions empowering sustainable decision-making for Government, industry, and NGOs through collaboration and excellence.

Deni Knuth
Roofguard
Innovative roof membrane reducing energy consumption by reflecting solar heat, enhancing durability, and improving efficiency in hot climates.

Dianna Hardy
Deep Data Academy
Practical AI training aligning with industry needs, positioning North Queensland as a hub for AI expertise and innovation.

Dorothy Smith
Goodjoo
Indigenous-owned business providing cultural solutions, workforce capacity building, and eco-friendly toilet paper products.

Fiona Guo
Lacez
A social running app connecting runners to local events, clubs, and a future runner-focused social media space.

Georgie Arnold
Coming Soon

Hannah Durie
Fan Wear Co. Pty Ltd
Female-led platform supporting athletes, charities, and fundraisers by designing and selling commission-based supporter tees.

Dr Helena Rosengren
Holistic wellbeing
Coaching and workshops blending neuroscience and wellbeing practices to foster a flourishing life for female entrepreneurs and business owners.

Jenna Mottin
TalkHQ Speech Pathology
Speech pathology services expanding rural families’ access to high-quality care in North Queensland since 2012.

Jennifer Smith
Task Tempo
Gamified app improving staff efficiency by breaking tasks into timed steps and tracking workflow interruptions.

Kate Pearce
Nutrition Queensland
Empowers women 35–60 with personalised coaching to balance hormones, improve energy, and achieve health goals.

Kaylee Boccalatte
Coming soon
Offering cupboard-stored food solutions for rural communities, developed with FNQ Food Incubator to ensure quality and convenience.

Laura Carcary
My Money Means
Teaching financial literacy to children through independent, curriculum-aligned storybooks, workshops, and creative resources.

Leisa Quagliata
Financial Empowerment Coach
Membership program for women regaining financial and emotional control through coaching and resilience strategies.

Megan O'Toole
Aussie Eco Tourism
Creates meaningful, sustainable travel experiences that educate, empower local communities, and promote conservation.

Melissa Varoy
Coming soon
Young adult fantasy novels and picture books explore nature, mental health, and climate change with interactive storytelling.

Naomi Porter
Spread the Word Marketing
Helps businesses define origin stories and leverage AI to enhance customer engagement and storytelling impact.

Natasha Elford
Investor Support
Personalised property investment management, including real estate decisions, renovations, and property oversight.

Natasha Wiltshire
Arei Designs Tiny Home Plans
Streamlining homebuilding with design libraries, preloaded estimating tools, and ultra-fast concept turnarounds for builders.

Rebecca Vinson
The Hot Mess Studio
Stigma-free complementary & integrative medicine treatment, counselling and coaching for psychological and stress-related conditions.

Rebecca Cody
Green Pantry Kitchen
Green Pantry Kitchen provides wholefoods, ready-made meals with a focus on sustainability and healthy living.

Renee Dembowski
Content Monarchy
Empowering franchises and multi-unit businesses with tailored social media content solutions for a fraction of the cost of outsourcing to an agency.

Sarah Chapman
STEM Changemakers
Empowering regional girls 12–18 through STEM projects, boosting aspirations, resilience, and workforce diversity in regional industries.

Shannon Delaney
3D Canvas
Crafts 3D marketing, explainer, and product videos using advanced tools like Blender and AI to simplify ideas and enhance branding.

Tania Jacobsen
Fractional Services
Scalable access to executive talent for start-ups and small businesses, offering leadership without full-time commitments.

Tyrelle Smith
Golalbi-gan
Personalised support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, fostering cultural connections and positive community outcomes.
I am blown away by the immense diversity of talent and interests among this group of 30 women… I am humbled and excited to know my learning journey will be vastly richer due to the cohort I am a part of!
Events
Check out our events page for guest speakers at our ‘on the couch’ sessions – for our Female Founders but everyone is welcome.
Events page
Introducing Cohort 2

Amanda Nicholson
Feasty Foodz™ Torres Strait Islander Cuisine
Blending Torres Strait Islander heritage with scalable food innovation and culturally authentic product development.

Anne McClure
Vesta Workwear
Designing female-fit PPE that improves safety, comfort and inclusion for women in trades.

Cayla Huhta
Track Back Auto
Providing managed vehicle tracking and recovery services that reduce theft risk and improve public safety.

Claire Hadfield
Kidmaps
A map-based app helping families quickly discover nearby children’s activities and services.

Courtney Armstrong
Armstrong Mechanical Solutions
Modernising mechanical services with digital systems that reduce downtime and improve fleet efficiency.

Cynthia Cormack
Dinkus Digital
We help purpose-driven organisations turn data into stories that build understanding, trust, and action.

Deborah Robson
DearMe App
A private maternal wellbeing app supporting reflection, emotional processing and postpartum mental health.

Di Smee
Lucky Bums
Turning recycled plastic bottles into bold, robust swimwear and underwear for coastal living.

Gemma Campbell
Mae
A personalised platform delivering evidence-based guidance to new mothers.

Jen Sperring
Occupational and Family Therapist Jen Sperring
Supporting health professionals to build sustainable private practices through tech-enabled systems and structured support.

Kathryn Lambert
BrightGov Consulting
Specialist consulting firm helping local governments deliver smarter, people-focused technology solutions.

Kellie Williams
Oz Industries Forecasting
Providing long-range weather intelligence to help agriculture and climate-exposed industries plan ahead.

Leesa Baker
Botanising With Leesa
Delivering practical horticulture and sustainability education that builds ecological literacy and community stewardship.

Lenka Galinie
Born to Be Alive
Designing custom AI agents that automate workflows and help organisations operate smarter and scale sustainably.

Lisa Newland
Step Out Academy
Creating curriculum-aligned walking tours that turn local spaces into engaging learning experiences.

Marie-Hélène Larouche
(coming soon)
Using Digital Twin technology to support sustainable asset and environmental management.

Melanie Clair
Brain Injury Online
Expanding access to cognitive rehabilitation through hybrid, digital and community-based support models.

Molly Brown
Education Travel App Concept
Turning travel into curriculum-aligned learning through location-based educational activities for families.

Natalie Siagian
The Personhood
Supporting purpose-driven creatives to build sustainable businesses and collaborate for positive impact.

Rebecca Youngberry
Black Cat Quilt Co
Australia’s first quilting subscription box connecting regional makers through curated supplies and community.

Rowena Burley
Townsville Loves Defence
Connecting Defence families with trusted local services to ease relocation and strengthen community connection.

Rubie Sam
Biodegradable Packaging
Creating biodegradable, edible packaging that reduces plastic waste and improves food safety.

Ruth Guice
Mouthin’ Off Communication Mentoring
Building confident communicators by tackling mindset and emotional barriers, not just presentation skills.

Sandra Atkinson
The Lady Engineer
Delivering tech-enabled engineering and asset monitoring systems for safer, more accountable infrastructure.

Saparna Pai
TAARA Therapeutics
Developing scalable, cell-based immunotherapy to prevent and treat serious lung disease.

Shelley Caverzan
Arcana Consulting
Helping SMEs embed practical privacy systems and responsible AI into everyday operations.

Sky Hunt
GreenSky Organic
Transforming farm surplus into nutrient-rich freeze-dried powders that reduce waste and improve food security.

Tara Rossow
Look Hear Australia
Developing practical assistive tools and visual supports to improve inclusive communication in real-world settings.
Tales of Transformation
An inspiring evening as we shone the spotlight on the remarkable journeys of regional business leaders who have transformed their industries through innovation. This event also launched the first cohort of the Accelerating NQ Female Founders Program, bringing together a dynamic network of entrepreneurs, SMEs, government organisations, and innovators.

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