Boldly in Business - A Conference for Women in Business
Description
Boldly in Business is a full day for women in business south of the river who are ready to stop circling the same problems and start making real progress in their business, and in the room with the people who get it.
This isn’t a conference built around inspiration for the sake of it, or where our attendees go home having listened to people talk all day.
It’s built around action.
The day combines practical workshops, panel discussions, business pitch opportunities, journey shares and meaningful connection points designed to help women move forward in their businesses with greater clarity, confidence and support.
We aim to create a room where people leave knowing exactly what happens next.
This is…
A day to connect. A day to learn. A day to walk away with an actual plan.
Details
📅 Friday, 18 September 2026
📍 John Wellard Community Centre, Wellard.
⌚ 9am to 5:30pm with optional Wine Down from 5:45pm
What's Included
✨ Panels and journey shares from women who've built real businesses, with the wins and the hard bits included
✨ Hands-on workshops across legal, finances, AI, working in your flow and managing the mental load. You'll leave with something actioned, not just notes
✨ Pitch Fest: put your business in front of the room for a chance to win a mentoring package and coaching prizes
✨ Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea catered
✨ Tea and coffee facilities available all day
✨ An optional wine down to close out the day and keep the conversation going
Why We Do This
Women in business south of the river are often:
✨ Building alone, without a room full of people who understand the reality of running a business
✨ Juggling the same questions around growth, pricing and systems, regardless of industry or stage
✨ Doing brilliant work that deserves more visibility and support in their own community
Boldly in Business exists to bring these women into one room for genuine connection, practical tools, and a day that ends with clarity on what happens next.
With Thanks To Our Sponsors
Platinum Partners
Alcoa
Osinski Finance
Gold Partner
Joss Legal
Pitch Fest Partner
Bendigo Bank Community Bank Kwinana
Silver Partner
BUSY Business
Bronze Partner
Secret Harbour Chiropractic
Catering Partner
Ambrosia Catering & Event Hire
Venue Partner
City of Kwinana
Community Partners
Em & Co Consulting
Emerald HQ
SEED Virtual Assistants
Tea and Coach
ND Legal
Three Leaves Admin
Amanda Hobley
Photography Partner
Kirsten Graham Photography
Workshops
Sarah Thomson - Online Social Butterfly
YOUR AI, YOUR VOICE Set up your AI account the right way, so it sounds like you, saves you hours, and actually works for your brand from day one. Sarah is the owner and founder of Online Social Butterfly. With over 15 years in business, she has focused on supporting female founders to grow and scale using digital products- building her own business around a busy family life. She lives locally in Wellard and has been an active member of SWC since its inception.
Michelle Murphy - Mercy Physio
WORK WITH YOUR FLOW A practical interactive workshop exploring how we can work, move and live in greater alignment with our changing physiology. Michelle Murphy is a Titled Women’s & Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, educator, entrepreneur and mentor with over 20 years’ experience across public and private healthcare. She is the owner of Mercy Physiotherapy and Iluka Physiotherapy, and founder of Impact HQ, a membership community supporting health and fitness professionals to create greater impact, freedom and wealth in their lives and businesses. Her approach combines evidence, experience and self-awareness, empowering women to better understand their physiology, advocate for themselves and create more sustainable ways to work, move and live.
Nikolina Milosevic - ND Legal
SERVICES AGREEMENT A hands-on contract review workshop designed to help you strengthen your service agreement and better protect your business. Nikolina Milošević BA, LLB, LLM (Applied Law) is the Principal of ND Legal, a Perth commercial law firm serving small and medium businesses, and individuals, across Western Australia. She founded ND Legal after walking away from the corporate grind, driven by a conviction that everyday Australians deserve better than the billable hour. Her practice spans commercial, corporate, leasing and contractual advisory work for SMEs, alongside property, consumer and civil matters for individuals (everything except criminal, family, insolvency, VROs and employment disputes). Nina's approach is unapologetically commercial, refreshingly plain-spoken, and built on the belief that excellent legal advice should be a tool for growth, not a tax on it.
Emma Bennett - Em & Co Consulting
MANAGING YOUR MENTAL LOAD A practical workshop helping business owners reduce mental load, simplify their workload, and create sustainable systems that support long-term success. Emma is the founder of Em & Co Consulting, helping women simplify the behind-the-scenes of their businesses so they can lead with more clarity, confidence and breathing room. With more than 25 years of experience across corporate, operations and small business environments, she brings a practical mix of strategy, systems and hands-on support.
Emma Burdett - Huddle Up Creative
BUILD YOUR BRAND BOLDLY A practical, hands-on workshop that helps women gain clarity on their personal brand, identify who they need to reach, and create a realistic plan to show up with greater confidence and visibility. Emma Burdett is an award-winning facilitator, experienced Brand and Marketing Strategist, and Managing Director of Huddle Up Creative. She is passionate about helping businesses position themselves effectively, strengthen their presence in the market, and grow through clear, purposeful branding strategies and activities.
Marianne Tansley
AUDIT. DECIDE. BUILD In this hands-on workshop, you’ll choose one business system, audit what’s happening today, identify the gap that’s creating friction, and create a practical plan for improvement. Marianne Tansley is a Systems Strategist and Microsoft 365 educator who helps business owners reduce overwhelm by designing practical, easy-to-use systems. With a background as an Executive Assistant, Marianne brings a real-world understanding of how work actually gets done - including the repetitive tasks, constant interruptions, and hidden workload that sit behind the scenes. She has trained hundreds of professionals in using Microsoft 365 tools more effectively, with a focus on automation, workflows, and AI (including Microsoft Copilot), helping people work more efficiently without adding complexity or relying on technical skills.
Taking care of the woman behind the business
Nina Visic
MINDFUL MOMENTS RESET & RECHARGE Take a moment to pause with Nina's guided mindfulness sessions, designed to help you reset your mind, recharge your energy and return feeling focused.
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