Byron's Badass Women of Business

A fresh take on International Women’s Day.

Join us for Byron’s Badass Women of Business, an afternoon of bold conversation, meaningful connection and shared insight.

We’re bringing together a powerful group of local women in business to lead facilitated discussion tables on the topics shaping how we work and lead right now, from closing the AI opportunity gap and navigating self-doubt, to building wealth, turning up authentically and knowing when and how to pivot.

Join a discussion table and take part in an honest, energising exchange of ideas and lived experience. Connect with founders, leaders and decision-makers from across our region, and leave with fresh perspective, stronger relationships and renewed momentum.

With limited seats to ensure depth and quality conversation, bookings are essential.

📅 Date: Friday 6 March | 4-6pm
📍 Location: Elements of Byron
🎟 Tickets: $25 for Chamber Members | $35 for Non-Members: Not a member yet? Join here.
🍹 Included: A glass of sparkling or a soft drink on arrival plus grazing table (additional drinks available for purchase)

Meet Our Table Hosts

Professional Courage – What You’re Willing to Lose in Order to Grow

Hosted by Louise Bannister, Chief Creative Officer, Fireside Communications & Co-Founder of Frankie Magazine

What happens when you let go of certainty and step into rooms where you’re no longer the expert? This conversation explores the discomfort of starting again and why protecting status can quietly limit growth. An honest look at why courage often means being willing to lose before you win.

Closing the AI Opportunity Gap, Thoughtfully

Hosted by Elizabeth Griffiths, Founder, Wellcome AI

As AI reshapes how we market, plan and serve customers, who benefits and who risks being left behind? This discussion explores how women can engage with emerging tools in strategic, informed and values-aligned ways. Practical, grounded and future-focused.

From Earning to Owning – Stepping Into Financial Agency

Hosted by Dr Dionne Payn, Founder & CEO, Women 4 Homes and High Impact Property Investments

Why do so many capable women feel like beginners when it comes to money? This no-judgment conversation explores the shift from making income to building long-term financial confidence and agency. We’ll unpack practical steps toward greater ownership and impact.

Backing Yourself – Confidence Beyond the Inner Critic

Hosted by Marissa Treichel, Founder & Director, The Cassettes

Operating in systems shaped by entrenched power can amplify self-doubt. This discussion explores how to move forward even when confidence wavers, with practical strategies for overcoming perfectionism and backing yourself more consistently in business and leadership.

The Pivot – Changing Direction Without Losing Yourself

Hosted by Lyn McCarthy, Founder, Niche Pictures

When careers shift or outgrow us, how do we move forward without losing our identity? This table explores reinvention, resilience and recognising opportunity within disruption. A conversation about navigating change with clarity and confidence.

Built on Passion – Doing the Work So Well You Can’t Be Ignored

Hosted by Miss Renee Simone, Founder, Byron Bay Experience

Some businesses start with spreadsheets. Others start with obsession and craft. This discussion explores how consistency, reputation and wholehearted delivery can become your most powerful growth strategy, turning passion into sustainable demand.

Authentic Digital Marketing – Finding Stories in Everyday Life

Hosted by Miranda Ivey, Founder, Byron Digital & Miranda Ivey Media

What if your perceived disadvantages are actually your strongest marketing assets? This session explores how to uncover authentic stories in your daily work and translate them into meaningful digital connection across email, social media and beyond.

From Doer to Leader – Building Teams That Thrive

Hosted by Elle Meredith, Co-Founder, Blackmill Consulting

Growth eventually demands more than working harder. This conversation explores the shift from hands-on operator to strategic leader, and how to build teams that communicate clearly, take ownership and perform with purpose.