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Onyapreneur: Noor Oberoi, Founder of RAIA

Steeped in ritual and reimagined for modern life, RAIA is redefining what fragrance and body care can be. Inspired by her Indian heritage and the Ayurvedic practice of abhyanga, founder Noor Oberoi

December 24, 2025

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Onyapreneurs: Amanda Dziedzic & Laurel Kohut, Founders of HotHaus

In a design landscape increasingly hungry for meaning and craftsmanship, HotHaus is a radiant standout. The female-owned, led and operated glass studio in Heidelberg West is the creative home of artists Amanda

December 24, 2025

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Onyapreneur: Ali Lennard, Owner & Head Designer of Philosophy Australia

Guided by her design mantra of easy wear, easy care, wear anywhere, Ali creates collections that move effortlessly with modern women’s lives: timeless silhouettes with comfort, versatility and longevity at their core.

November 21, 2025

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Onyapreneur: Bridget Carmady, Founder Of Clémence Organics

When life handed her heartbreak, Bridget Carmady chose healing. After losing her father in 2009 and supporting her sister through cancer in 2016, the qualified naturopath’s passion for health — and for

October 23, 2025

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Onyapreneurs: Makayla & Tom Donovan, Founders Of TMC Fine Jewellers

When most 21-year-olds are still figuring out their next move, Makayla and Tom Donovan were already building an empire. What began with just $10,000 in savings and a shared vision for a

October 20, 2025

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Onyapreneur: Nick Dobromilsky, Co-Owner of King Island Dairy

Tucked away in Bass Strait, King Island is home to some of Australia’s most celebrated cheese — and at the helm of its iconic namesake dairy is co-owner Nick Dobromilsky.

October 9, 2025

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Onyapreneur: Rachi Fernandopulle, Founder of Food Voyageur

Melbourne’s south-east has welcomed a delicious new addition to the food scene this year, with Food Voyageur opening its first store on Carlisle Street, Balaclava, to serve up some of Melbourne’s best

August 26, 2025

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Onyapreneur: Melissa Haddad, Founder of DEIA Cosmetics

Former MECCA staffer turned lawyer, Melissa Haddad, has returned to her first love — beauty — with the launch of DEIA Cosmetics, a female-founded, Australian-made brand putting skincare first.

August 26, 2025

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Onyapreneur: Rinat Strahlhofer, Founder & CEO of LiVELY

Rinat Strahlhofer is a former marketing insider for one of Australia’s largest telecommunications companies, who saw firsthand how technology is designed to hijack our attention…and decided to do something about it.

August 18, 2025

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Onyapreneurs: Sally Obermeder & Maha Corbett, Founders of SWIISH

We caught up with Sally and Maha to talk about their journey, their approach to wellness, the power of community, and what’s next for SWIISH.

August 11, 2025

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Onyapreneur: Shawn Singh, Founder of Copper Culture

Sometimes the most transformative business ideas come from the most personal places. For Shawn Singh, founder of Copper Culture, it was a battle with chronic fatigue that led to a life-changing encounter

August 11, 2025

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Onyapreneur: Sophie McGrath, Founder of Bed Intentions

Bed Intentions is a modern wellness brand specialising in sex and sleep products designed for the evolving spectrum of pleasure. Sophie McGrath founded Bed Intentions after struggling to find a personal lubricant

August 6, 2025

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