A painful and emotional medical journey placed Amanda Keller with the unenviable title of being in the top 10 per cent of worst cases in the state for her diagnosis, but life beyond recover has lit a fire in this remarkably strong woman to raise awareness about the condition that had been silently tearing her life apart. Amanda talks openly about suffering from endometriosis, a condition that can cause debilitating pain, infertility and life-threatening consequences. This article was published in OAK Magazine Issue 11. Narrated by Kristy Reading.ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEOAK Magazine is a proudly independent print publication dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female entrepreneurs and women in business in regional and rural Australia. Founded in Bendigo, this quarterly publication is filled with expertise, insights and small business guidance from driven, inspiring and successful local women.Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.
In an almost perfect reflecting of her life, Lauren Rogers' art exudes family, love, nature, determination and an ever-changing narrative through vibrant colour. A striking match of happiness radiates from her eyes through her bold canvasses. And for the first time, Lauren admits that at 'almost 40" she may just have eased into her perfect life. This article was published in OAK Magazine Issue 11. Narrated by Kristy Reading.ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEOAK Magazine is a proudly independent print publication dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female entrepreneurs and women in business in regional and rural Australia. Founded in Bendigo, this quarterly publication is filled with expertise, insights and small business guidance from driven, inspiring and successful local women.Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.
There is a contagious energy and zest for life about Issy Adams. Her signature is vibrant colour, fabulous daisies, and a sunny smile. Issy's brand Isobell & Co, is blooming and has seen her featured on Buy from the Bush, The Today Show , and bought about beautiful collaborations with a range of businesses. This article was published in OAK Magazine Issue 11. Narrated by Erin Auld.ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEOAK Magazine is a proudly independent print publication dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female entrepreneurs and women in business in regional and rural Australia. Founded in Bendigo, this quarterly publication is filled with expertise, insights and small business guidance from driven, inspiring and successful local women.Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.
Founder of Willow & Hide, Chloe Johnson is the definition of the modern-day regional woman not wanting to fit into a mould or conform to those all too common societal expectations. Not only did she ride competitive BMX in her teens whilst growing up in remote Western Australia, but she dropped out of university after one year and stumbled across art as therapy whilst her partner was working a seven day roster in the mines. This article was published in OAK Magazine Issue 11. Narrated by Kristy Reading.ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEOAK Magazine is a proudly independent print publication dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female entrepreneurs and women in business in regional and rural Australia. Founded in Bendigo, this quarterly publication is filled with expertise, insights and small business guidance from driven, inspiring and successful local women.Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.
Sarah Lockwood and Tahli Corin want people to relate with one another by connecting with the meaningful moment of life - the stuff that makes us who we are. Their Kyneton-based theatre company creates magical at-home adventures, inviting people all over the world to weave in rituals of storytelling, play and celebration as we move across thresholds. This article was published in OAK Magazine Issue 11. Narrated by Erin Auld.ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEOAK Magazine is a proudly independent print publication dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female entrepreneurs and women in business in regional and rural Australia. Founded in Bendigo, this quarterly publication is filled with expertise, insights and small business guidance from driven, inspiring and successful local women.Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.
Amanda Gibbon launched Learner and Beyond in 2012 so that people living in rural areas could access driving lessons close to home. Amanda considers herself a "mature-age" business owner and previously relied on traditional advertising. With the help of Rural Business Connections, Amanda has gained confidence using social media to find a new audience. This article was published in OAK Magazine Issue 11. Narrated by Erin Auld.ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEOAK Magazine is a proudly independent print publication dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female entrepreneurs and women in business in regional and rural Australia. Founded in Bendigo, this quarterly publication is filled with expertise, insights and small business guidance from driven, inspiring and successful local women.Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.
While flower farms are easy on the eye, they are often challenging businesses to run. Just ask Stacey Waylen who started her native plant business, Tulla Natives, five years ago. As demand for native flowers booms across Australia. Stacey and her husband Marc have learned to harness the power of social media to grow their sales base.This article was published in OAK Magazine Issue 11. Narrated by Erin Auld.ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEOAK Magazine is a proudly independent print publication dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female entrepreneurs and women in business in regional and rural Australia. Founded in Bendigo, this quarterly publication is filled with expertise, insights and small business guidance from driven, inspiring and successful local women.Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.
Starting your own business is exciting, but can also be challenging if you are not prepared. Rural Business Connections is supporting rural people to grow their knowledge, expertise and market opportunities through its cost free small business programs.This article was published in OAK Magazine Issue 11. Narrated by Erin Auld.ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEOAK Magazine is a proudly independent print publication dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female entrepreneurs and women in business in regional and rural Australia. Founded in Bendigo, this quarterly publication is filled with expertise, insights and small business guidance from driven, inspiring and successful local women.Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.
Womn-Kind founder Ruby Riethmuller is on a mission to close the gap in effective emotional support and mental health education for teenage gifts across Australia.This article was published in OAK Magazine Issue 11. Narrated by Libby Nuttall.ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEOAK Magazine is a proudly independent print publication dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female entrepreneurs and women in business in regional and rural Australia. Founded in Bendigo, this quarterly publication is filled with expertise, insights and small business guidance from driven, inspiring and successful local women.Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.
For Jane Cay, her ability to 'find the new' helps keep her excited and able to fall in love with her business, one of Australia's most successful independent online retailers, time and time again. The NSW Snowy Mountains town of Cooma, population 7000, appears an unlikely location for thriving online retailer Birdsnest, but that's just part of what owner Jane love about the business she's created. This article was published in OAK Magazine Issue 11. Narrated by Libby Nuttall.ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEOAK Magazine is a proudly independent print publication dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female entrepreneurs and women in business in regional and rural Australia. Founded in Bendigo, this quarterly publication is filled with expertise, insights and small business guidance from driven, inspiring and successful local women.Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.
Founded by Nicole Gilliver, Ewe Care is Australia's first sheep milk natural skincare range that combines the benefits of sheep milk with uniquely Tasmanian ingredients. This article was published in OAK Magazine Issue 11. Narrated by Libby Nuttall.ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEOAK Magazine is a proudly independent print publication dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female entrepreneurs and women in business in regional and rural Australia. Founded in Bendigo, this quarterly publication is filled with expertise, insights and small business guidance from driven, inspiring and successful local women.Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.
Since its creation, Bendigo Brittle has become a Bendigo icon; attracting crowds at local farmer's markets and poised to promote the regional city. For founder Greta Donaldson, the success boils dow to a love of produce, good country values, never saying no and a little bit of luck. This article was published in OAK Magazine Issue 11. Narrated by Libby Nuttall.ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEOAK Magazine is a proudly independent print publication dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female entrepreneurs and women in business in regional and rural Australia. Founded in Bendigo, this quarterly publication is filled with expertise, insights and small business guidance from driven, inspiring and successful local women.Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.
The biggest challenge faced by the rural and regional LGBTQIA+ community today isn't the openly homophobic slurs that were endured for decades before being corralled and extinguished by generations. It's indifference. And it's one of the reason that The Rural Pride Network, founded by Abbey O'Callaghan and Holli Walsh, wants to see its beating heart invigorate change across the country. This article was published in OAK Magazine Issue 11. Narrated by Libby Nuttall.ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEOAK Magazine is a proudly independent print publication dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female entrepreneurs and women in business in regional and rural Australia. Founded in Bendigo, this quarterly publication is filled with expertise, insights and small business guidance from driven, inspiring and successful local women.Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.
Johanna 'Giddy' Goldsmith is the designer and founder behind the Make Me Giddy - earrings with a purpose. While the name stems from a negative experience, Giddy says she has a knack for turning a negative into a positive. This article was published in OAK Magazine Issue 11. Narrated by Libby Nuttall.ABOUT OAK MAGAZINEOAK Magazine is a proudly independent print publication dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female entrepreneurs and women in business in regional and rural Australia. Founded in Bendigo, this quarterly publication is filled with expertise, insights and small business guidance from driven, inspiring and successful local women.Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook and Instagram.For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website. Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.
Editor's Letter written by OAK Magazine Founder + Editor Kimberley Furness
Welcome to our audio version of OAK MagazineI’m Kimberley Furness, the founder and editor of OAK Magazine and host of A Friend of Mine podcast.I believe in the power of storytelling - it plays a vital role in building, connecting and strengthening communities.Since launching our print publication in 2017, we’ve been sharing real, authentic, powerful stories that centre around regional and rural women who run a business. These stories are changing the way women view themselves and what’s possible.It’s beyond time that we bring our published stories to life and, more importantly, make them accessible to everyone especially those who have a visual impairment, learning difficulty, or low literacy. You will notice that each story has an image description. This is very new for us, and it’s something that I hope we can improve on each issue. Audio is one of the most intimate forms of media. The human voice is a powerful and emotive instrument. I have some special and very talented friends helping me with the audio version. These women have experience in radio and tv broadcasting. I really hope you enjoy listening to them narrate the stories as much as I have. Get ready to delve into the real and unscripted stories of women living, working and driving change in regional and rural Australia. If you have any questions, suggestions or just like to celebrate a win, connect with us on Facebook and Instagram or visit our website at www.oakmagazine.com.au