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Onyapreneur: George Poutakidis, Founder Of Addicted To Audio

From spending his teenage savings on a Nakamichi cassette deck to building one of Australia’s leading premium audio retailers, George Poutakidis has spent a lifetime chasing exceptional sound. What began as a

October 26, 2026

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Onyapreneur: Luke Vu, Founder & Executive Baker, Luke’s Bánh Mì

Luke Vu arrived in Melbourne from Vietnam in 2007 at just 19, armed with a student visa, a family history in baking and plans to build a better life. A third-generation Vietnamese

September 7, 2026

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Onyapreneurs: Tomas Tappin & Michael McRae, Co-Founders of Two Dudes

What started in a New Zealand garage in 2020 has grown into a men’s grooming brand stocked in more than 2,500 stores across Australia and New Zealand. Two Dudes founders Tomas Tappin

September 4, 2026

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Onyapreneur: Hannah Lane, Founder of Little Lane Haircare

After 20 years behind the salon chair, Hannah Lane knew exactly what parents were struggling with when it came to their children’s hair. They wanted products that were gentle enough for delicate

August 28, 2026

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Onyapreneur: Daniel Poyner, Executive Chef & Co-Owner Of Bang Bang

Bang Bang has been serving up bold Pan-Asian flavours in Melbourne for a decade, and Executive Chef and partner Dan Poyner has been behind the menu from the beginning. Now, the group

August 28, 2026

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Onyapreneur: Daniel Motlop, Founder of Seven Seasons

From AFL stadiums to craft spirits, Daniel Motlop has taken an unexpected turn. The former AFL star is now the founder of Seven Seasons, an Indigenous-owned spirits brand behind an award-winning Green

July 9, 2026

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Onyapreneur: Claudia Giblin, Founder of Reckon

After building her career at leading advertising agencies in Australia and the United States, Claudia recognised a growing gap: international brands wanted to break into the US market but lacked the local

June 27, 2026

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Onyapreneur: Stefanie Reilly, Founder of To Italy & Back

What starts as a dream holiday for many has become a whole new life for Stefanie Reilly. After moving from Australia to southern Italy at 40 to pursue her Italian citizenship, she

June 27, 2026

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Onyapreneur: Hannah Spilva, Founder of Done

Grey roots are inevitable. Spending hours and hundreds of dollars dealing with them doesn't have to be. After more than two decades of colouring her own hair, entrepreneur Hannah Spilva realised one

June 27, 2026

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Onyapreneur: Katherine Douglas, Founder of BraveFace

Stress and anxiety have become part of everyday life for many Australians, yet finding natural, evidence-based support can still feel overwhelming. Katherine Douglas set out to change that. Drawing on a lifetime

June 27, 2026

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Onyapreneur: Tamara Craig, Founder of VOULEZ Vodka

Founded by French-born entrepreneur Tamara Craig and distilled in Victoria, VOULEZ Vodka is an ultra-premium spirit blending French elegance with Australian craftsmanship in a category rarely shaped by female founders. Inspired by

June 27, 2026

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Onyapreneur: Sarah Gosling, Founder of Scandi Sleep

When Sarah Gosling moved in with her partner, she didn’t expect blanket battles to become a nightly ritual. Like many couples, they tried bigger beds and different doonas, but broken sleep kept

April 8, 2026

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