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It’s #RefugeeWeek - Celebrating the #YearOfWelcome ?Our sister Pakao of Red Owl | Canberra Pakao started making soft toy animals in 2009 after she arrived in Malaysia as a refugee from Burma. The Mon Women Refugee Organisation (MWRO) taught her how to sew, while her best friend at MWRO, Thanda, gave her the courage to learn English, sew clothes and make soft toys. In 2012, she arrived in Australia as a refugee, speaking Mon, Burmese, Thai and Malay – and now English. She’s an active member of the Mon Association, joining their bus tours to explore the district, visiting Young to see the cherry orchards, or observing local Burmese and Buddhist celebrations. Named after the owls in her village in Burma, Pakao always enjoyed the sights and sounds of these creatures at night – and decided that the shape of their big body with the little ears would make for a cute, soft toy. After winning a scholarship, Pakao bought two sewing machines and started using traditional Mon fabric to do just that. She creates handcrafted owl and dog toys and doorstoppers. She wants her customers to appreciate the traditional woven fabric of the Mon people. Her products are sourced from Canberra, Sydney and Burma, and inspired by patterns from other fabrics and even cardboard boxes. Find Pakao’s cute stuffed animals here: https://globalsisters.org/sister-shop/pakao-sorn/ #BackHerBrilliance #MakingBusinessPossible

It’s #RefugeeWeek - Celebrating the #YearOfWelcome ?Our sister Jennifer of Teepaw | Canberra Jennifer’s passion is to help those who’ve suffered like she has – having fled violence from her home, living in a refugee camp along the Thai-Burma border in 1984. In addition to weaving for her business Teepaw, Jennifer helps refugees get around language barriers so that they can find work in Australia, be financially independent, and support their families. Her mix of languages helps – fluent in Karen, Po-Karen, Burmese and Thai! She has sponsored her aunt to come to Australia, which has had a ripple effect, bringing more and more Karen people to enjoy life in Canberra. Teepaw – meaning ‘water flower’ – is a business that uses traditional fabrics and materials to create beautiful clothes, bags and dolls for the community. With a love of craft and making things, owner Jennifer ‘Teepaw’ Lowe has been growing the business since 1999, when she moved with her Australian husband and daughter to Canberra. Originally from Karen in Burma, Jennifer believes Teepaw helps to keep the Karen culture alive through craft and the tradition of weaving strong. She teaches others to weave and design, bringing joy and support to women. “When I was young I never had a chance to do craft. Even though I’m now older, I love it… It is a hobby I’m paid for.” Find Jennifer’s beautiful dolls here https://globalsisters.org/sisters/jennifer-teepaw-lowe/ #BackHerBrilliance #MakingBusinessPossible

It’s #RefugeeWeek - Celebrating the #YearOfWelcome ?Our sister Lauraline of By Mee Mee | Canberra Lauraline hand-crochets beautiful children’s toys using soft cotton to create classic keepsake toys such as bunnies and teddies. Nicknamed ‘Mee Mee’ as a child, Lauraline felt it the perfect name – meaning ‘cute cat’ in her native tongue – for her business. Lauraline’s family are Karen ethnicity – an ethnic minority in Burma, her parents fled persecution, war and conflict in 1984. Lauraline was born in a refugee camp on the Thai-Burma border. Life in the refugee camp was very difficult but Lauraline survived living here for 18 years. In 2007 Lauraline and her husband, her parents and sister received word that they could resettle in Australia. She now lives in safety in Canberra and her and her husband are raising three children of their own. Find Lauraline’s cute toys here: https://globalsisters.org/sister-shop/lauraline-khser/ #BackHerBrilliance #MakingBusinessPossible

Refugee Week - Celebrating the #YearOfWelcome ?Our sister Kadi of Mama & Pikin Kitchen | Canberra My WHY for having my own business : “Back in West Africa Guinea Conakry, my mother and I survived by making and selling treats. I now want to share her story, past and culture through my love and passion of cooking. I’m hoping to become financially independent so I can support her family as well as giving back to those in need.” Kadi makes sweets and snacks including biscuits, sesame snaps, peanut brittle, and African inspired treats. She is looking into running workshops to cook West African cuisine. If you’re in Canberra and feel like a sweet treat, head over @mama_and_pikin_ #BackHerBrilliance #MakingBusinessPossible

It’s #RefugeeWeek - Celebrating the #YearOfWelcome ?Our Sister Cindy of AMOK Sisters |Sydney Cindy is a single mum of three kids, living in South-West Sydney. She is a refugee from Cambodia who has overcome significant challenges to be financially independent and support her family. Cindy is proud of her Cambodian heritage and serves authentic, healthy Cambodian food in her catering business, AMOK. AMOK Sisters is not just a business, it’s a social enterprise that helps refugee women to gain confidence, foster community networks and to access opportunities to long-term employment. Cindy says: “I want to support disadvantaged Cambodian women so they can have financial independence, and therefore support their families to have a better life. This will help my goal of supporting more and more women and also making women feel strong and confident!” Head over to @amoksisters & check out Cindy’s amazing dishes! #BackHerBrilliance #MakingBusinessPossible

? Our Sister Chantelle - Wildlife & Cultural Photographer | Fish River, Northern Territory My WHY for having my own business: “Financial independence and freedom of choice is important. I dream of creating a rewarding pathway beyond the limited traditional employment available in my remote Nauiyu community.” Chantelle is on a journey to turn her passion for nature and media savviness into a career, by providing professional photography services to market local businesses. As a young Aboriginal Australian woman of Labarganyan Country, Chantelle recognises the importance of keeping culture alive through photography and storytelling. She is currently collaborating with Wungeniwurr Culture Centre to capture the essence of Fish River in Northern Territory, to promote the launch of their 2021 ecotourism initiative. Learn about how to support Chantelle's business by enquiry at www.wungeniwurr.org. #BackHerBrilliance #MakingBusinessPossible

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?Our Sister Bek of Milestone Momentoes | Flagstone My WHY for having my own business: “I created this business as a solution for my customers to get affordable keepsakes with exceptional quality. Since starting my Business, my ‘WHY’ has changed and evolved much like any evolving business. Milestone Momentoes now offers a service to parents who sadly couldn’t bring their babies home. My goal is to be able to offer this service for free or at a discounted price through fundraising or pay it forward program.” Bek specialises in creating casted keepsakes of your loved ones hands and feet, then frames them beautifully in timeless displays for her customers to marvel at for years to come. Connect with Bek here @milestonemomentoes #BackHerBrilliance #MakingBusinessPossible

?Our Sister Fiona of Fiona’s Pet Services | Glen Iris My WHY for having my own business: “Growing up I always had a love and passion for animals. I love to look after them and make sure the pets are well cared for to give peace of mind to pet parents and families. I wanted to work my own hours and be in a job that makes me happy to go into work each day.” Fiona's Pet Services provides peace of mind for pet owners through pet sitting, dog walking, pet transport , and house sitting in Glen Iris and surroundings. If you’re in Glen Iris & surroundings, and need looking after your pet connect with Fiona by looking up “Fiona’s Pet Services” on Facebook or Google. #BackHerBrilliance #MakingBusinessPossible

?Our Sister Alli of Diilhami | Teesdale My WHY for having my own business: “To express myself creatively, to inspire and encourage others through my art and to become more financially independent.” Alli is an intuitive abstract artist. She creates original artworks on paper and canvas and sells her artwork made into cards in some shops. She also has an Etsy Store where she sells prints and cards. Check out her beautiful artwork here @diilhami #BackHerBrilliance #MakingBusinessPossible

?Our Sister Sibel of Sibosh | Melbourne My WHY for having my own business: “My dream is making a difference in health and nutrition, providing the highest quality food. Preparing everything from scratch , I prefer to use seasonal ingredients and serve tasty and nutrient rich food, snacks high in protein, fruits and vegetables. I also would love to get kids to love fermented foods one day as part of their daily life.” Sibel will be selling her products again (such as Noah’s pudding- a Turkish dessert porridge that is made of a mixture consisting of grains,dried fruits and nuts) at Farmer’s Markets while she sets up the online component of her business. Stay up to date and head over to @sibosh.au #BackHerBrilliance #MakingBusinessPossible

?Our Sister Cat of Happy Cat Productions | Brisbane My WHY for having my own business: “First and foremost to be of service to the community & humanity at large. For myself, it is for the joy of self-expression in the many creative, spiritual and educated ways that I can do that. I want to help people to be better, feel better and do better, in a way that energises them and gives them the empowerment to rise above their limitations and achieve their goals, just as I have. Happy Cat Productions is a media, events, and service-based business. Services include Life/Business Coaching, Spiritual Guidance Sessions & Civil Funeral Celebrancy. I specialise in assisting people to focus on their life direction and I provide spiritual services to people who seek this, but who do not resonate with religion. I appear on a weekly radio show, have a YouTube channel, and appear regularly as a public speaker and host events.” Connect with Cat & head over to @cat.edwards33.6 #BackHerBrilliance #MakingBusinessPossible

It’s World Environment Day ? This year’s theme is #Biodiversity ! ⁣ ?Our Sister Emma of Cloth Baby- modern cloth nappies | Wangaratta She says: “Every baby born will go through at least 6,000 nappy changes before they are toilet trained. By using reusable nappies, there is a significant amount of waste being avoided to landfill. When I attempted to use modern cloth nappies for my children, I was unsure on the different styles and methods for washing (which have changed significantly from years ago). I started my business to make modern cloth nappies more accessible and easy to understand, benefiting new parents.” Cloth Baby retails Australian modern cloth nappies and makes it easy for parents to use cloth nappies, save money and avoid waste They have put together the @seedling_baby range , which highlights the Australian biodiversity of wildlife in light of World Environment Day & have created a BIODIVERSITY BUNDLE. ⁣ Head over to @clothbabynappies and shop now! #BackHerBrilliance #MakingBusinessPossible

?Our Sister Vikki of Lewah Bowtique | Eagleby My WHY for having my own business: “I am a Single mum to 4 children and have started this business to become financially stable, as well as teach my children about running a business. Lewah Bowtique is a family run business. Carter my eldest (14yo) makes candles and wax melts, Joan (12yo) makes bath bombs and bath magic, Annakii (10yo) makes soaps, my youngest Horatio (6yo) makes salt scrubs and I make essential oil roll-ons. We are also all about helping the community and give a third of our profits back into the community in the form of food vouchers from the Lighthouse.” Find Vikki’s beautiful products by searching for Lewah Bowtique on Facebook! #BackHerBrilliance #MakingBusinessPossible

?Our Sister Fiona of Fiona Adams Artwork | Wangaratta My WHY for having my own business: “Firstly, I desire to share my art with the world with the aim of brightening up their lives in these troubled times and helping them to make their homes a place they love to be. A place to gather their family and friends, where they will feel welcomed, comfortable and relaxed. Secondly, I aim to sell my artwork and make enough profit to provide for myself and grow my business.” Fiona sells original paintings and prints to brighten up your home. Are you looking for a special piece for your home? Head over to @fionaadamsartwork and check out Fiona’s beautiful paintings #BackHerBrilliance #MakingBusinessPossible

?Our Sister Vicki of Howlong Natural | Howlong My WHY for having my own business: “I have a background in environmental management and am passionate about creating a natural product that contains local and sustainable ingredients. These replace the need for other ingredients such as palm oil, that has seen massive global environmental damage. It is personally rewarding to provide a natural product that is beneficial to the skin, ethical and reduces environmental impact.” Vicki’s business manufactures natural handcrafted soaps using essential oils with no artificial colours or fragrances. She attends local markets and also does custom orders for wedding guest gifts & boutique style accommodation. To treat yourself to one of Vicki’s natural and sustainable soaps head over to @howlong_natural #BackHerBrilliance #MakingBusinessPossible

It’s National Reconciliation Week & we are celebrating some of our brilliant aboriginal business women & Sisters! #InThisTogether2020 ?Our Sister Phillipine of Wungeniwurr Culture Centre | Fish River (Labu Country) Phillipine is a Labarganyan woman and a recognised Traditional Owner of Fish River. As a mother of five, with an extensive network across the community, she plays a significant role as a coordinator. She provides dedicated support for local women to connect meaningfully to their land, while creating a marketplace for individuals and groups to develop business. Wungeniwurr Culture Centre is a platform for women of Daly River region to preserve and share their culture through product and service-based businesses. In 2021, Phillipine looks forward to welcoming early stage micro-investors into the wilderness of Labarganyan Country through ecotourism experiences provided in partnership with Bewilder. You can register your interest to book an immersion for 2021 directly via liaison@bewilder.earth #BackHerBrilliance #MakingBusinessPossible