Joanna Spensley

Esme Soan has always been passionate about women’s health—from improving pregnancy care, to managing chronic pain to rehabilitation after cancer treatment. We discuss her career, Pear Exercise Physiology & Physiotherapy and emerging health issues.

Read more of Esme Soan | For better health

Filed under: Health and wellbeing, Entrepreneurship

Rebecca Jefferd’s resume is full of household brands from BP, L’Oreal, MECCA, the TOM Co and now Ultra Violette, the sunscreen empire she co-founded with a former colleague. The QUT Alumni Team discuss her career and what’s happening at Ultra Violette.

Read more of Rebecca Jefferd | Flawless foundation

Filed under: Entrepreneurship, Global careers

Gary Allen is the Co-Founder of Enabled.vip, a platform that provides the disability community with revenue streams outside of traditional nine-to-five roles. Gary discusses his business and how to support a more inclusive workplace.

Read more of Dr Gary Allen | Breaking Barriers

Filed under: Diversity and Inclusion

Sophie Beer completed a double degree with distinction in Creative Industries and Law and to the bewilderment of parents started a career as a freelance illustrator. Today, Sophie is a successful illustrator and author of children’s books.

Read more of Sophie Beer | Growing daisies in concrete

Filed under: Arts and Culture, Diversity and Inclusion

Emily’s journey is the antithesis of linear – migrating from Malaysia to study and graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering to then competing on the 2014 season of Masterchef Australia. This candid Q&A reveals what after the cameras stopped filming.

Read more of Emily Yeoh | No Time Like Now

Filed under: Entrepreneurship

12 years ago Lauren Roe launched I Love Linen - a brand offering bedding, living and fashion lines. We chat about her business and lessons learned.

Read more of Lauren Roe | The Great Indoors

Filed under: Entrepreneurship, Marketing

Alyssa Koenen is a former athlete and the Founder of Lyss Koenen Performance Nutrition. The QUT Alumni Team sat down with Alyssa to chat about her career, Nutritionists versus Dieticians and what it’s like to pursue wellness in the digital age.

Read more of Alyssa Koenen | The Pursuit of Wellness

Filed under: Sport, Entrepreneurship, Health and wellbeing

Since graduating with a Bachelor of Creative Industries, Amber Lowther has navigated a dynamic career journey—from magazines to radio. Today, she is the Founder of PLAY Media and the Host of the Fashion Avenue podcast.

Read more of Amber Lowther | In the Listener’s Shoes

Filed under: Entrepreneurship, Portfolio careers

David is a proud Wakka Wakka man from Central Queensland who founded Gilimbaa in 2008 – a full-service creative agency known for their innovative promotion of indigenous culture. In this Q&A he chats about his career and the power of connection.

Read more of David Williams | Innovating Indigenous storytelling

Filed under: Indigenous Australians, Arts and Culture

Wayne is a proud Birri and Guugu Yumidhirr man who left a remarkable career in the public service to found Carbon Creative. In this Q&A, Wayne chats about his career in the creative industries and his perspectives as an Indigenous Australian.

Read more of Wayne Denning | Championing Indigenous Stories

Filed under: Indigenous Australians, Arts and Culture

Sally Higgins is no stranger to hard work, balancing her days working for the Nous Group with co-managing a mixed use farm. In this article, we ask about Sally's Nuffield Scholarship research and how she manages her priorities.

Read more of Sally Higgins | Nurturing Progress

Filed under: Sustainability, Global careers

Dr Omniya el Baghdadi is a seasoned sustainability consultant with over 13 years of experience in research and consultancy in Australia and Egypt. In this Q&A Omniya discusses the parallels between the two countries.

Read more of Dr Omniya el Baghdadi | Nature Positive Cities

Filed under: Global careers, Sustainability