What a transformative experience it was attending last night's Canberra Weekly's Women in Business 2025 event!
Once again women's amazing capability shone through!
I’m so grateful to be invited to the Canberra Weekly Magazine’s Women in Business 2025 event, held in Canberra, Australia.
The atmosphere buzzed with energy, and I felt a deep sense of gratitude for the opportunity to meet so many remarkable women.
Each one of us has our unique story, and it was inspiring to see the passion and dedication that fills our community.
The highlight of the night was undoubtedly hearing from our special guest speaker, Leanne Castley, MLA and Leader of the Canberra Liberals.
Her insights into leadership and perseverance for small business owners resonated with all of us, reminding us of our potential to make a difference in our respective fields.
Image: Photo by Wilson, Canberra Weekly Magazine.
As a proud member of this vibrant network, I couldn’t wait to share my own excitement about a incredible step forward in my business. I recently purchased a BOT from BotBuilders using ManyChat and Chat GPT that can pre-qualify leads and increase sales.
It’s not just a time saver; it’s set to improve our bottom lines in ways we haven’t even begun to imagine.
Picture this: a tool that not only engages potential customers but also sorts through inquiries, ensuring that we connect with the right leads. It’s like having a team member who works round the clock!
For all the small business owners out there, especially the incredible women I met at the event, I encourage you to explore similar innovations.
Embracing technology like this BOT can free up your time to focus on what truly matters: spending time with your families as well as growing your business and fostering meaningful relationships with your clients.
As we continue to uplift one another, I invite you to reach out if you’re curious about how this technology can fit into your small business.
Together, let’s create a community of empowered women who support each other in thriving and succeeding. Here’s to the future of our businesses, fueled by innovation and strengthened by our connections.
Image: Co-generated with Chat GPT. 2026 Calendar Cover.





Awwww… your post reminded me how much I loved living in Canberra during my exchange student year. I look forward to returning to visit people I am still connected with after all these years.
It is awesome to read that they have a strong Women in Business group - Whoo Hoo!!
I love this Helen: ‘let’s create a community of empowered women who support each other in thriving and succeeding’. Beautiful!
I didn’t realise you were in Australia?