Join Kylie King, founder of Australian Ladies in Business Initiative as she talks to Athanasia Tsambas of Empowering You Support Services.

Bio:

My name is Athanasia, but most people call me Sia. I am the eldest of two daughters, a proud sister, partner, and new auntie to my beautiful niece. I juggle many roles, including being a devoted carer for my fiancé, parents, and mother-in-law. I am always approaching each role with compassion and commitment. In my spare time, I enjoy Greek music, photography, family time, reading, and most of all cruising to all of which keep my life rich with love, culture, and connection.

At Empowering You Support Services, we provide personalised disability support in Western Sydney to help individuals live their best life possible. We proudly support participants and families across the region — offering personalised, flexible support that puts your goals, independence, and happiness first. We believe everyone deserves to live with dignity, choice, and confidence. That’s why we take the time to understand your unique needs, working alongside you to empower your everyday life and future dreams.

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Join Kylie King, founder of Australian Ladies in Business Initiative as she talks to Sara Knight of Sara Louise Photography.

Shutterbugs: Little lenses, Big Memories: Bonding and Creating Through Photography - https://www.saralouisephotography.com.au/my-books/

Sara's bio:

I’m Sara, the creative force behind Sara Louise Photography—an award-winning photographer, author, and proud autistic woman. Based in Western Sydney, I specialise in storytelling through authentic, emotive imagery that celebrates real people and raw moments.

As a survivor of domestic and family violence and a mother of six (including neurodiverse and chronically ill children), my lived experience deeply informs my work. I create safe, inclusive spaces for clients of all backgrounds—particularly those who are often unseen or misunderstood in traditional photography settings.

Sara Louise Photography is a Western Sydney-based photography business that specialises in authentic, emotion-driven storytelling for families, businesses, and individuals. Founded by Sara Spearpoint—an award-winning autistic photographer and author—the business is built on the values of inclusivity, empathy, creativity, and sustainability.

With a deep understanding of trauma, neurodiversity, and family dynamics, Sara creates a safe, welcoming environment for clients from all walks of life. From candid family portraits to personal branding sessions and event coverage, her work is known for capturing genuine connection, raw emotion, and the unseen beauty in everyday moments.

With national and international recognition, including International Street Photographer of the Year 2023/24, Sara Louise Photography continues to grow while staying true to its mission: to tell powerful stories that honour both people and the planet.

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Join Kylie King, founder of Australian Ladies in Business Initiative, as she talks to Julie Ross of Angelic Inspirations.

Julie's bio:

Hello, my name is Julie Ross and I am the very proud owner of a gorgeous little bridal boutique located in Canberra; Angelic Inspirations. I am 57 years old, the Mum of two lovely teenage daughters and wife to a wonderful and ridiculously supportive husband, Matthew. I fondly describe the purchase of Angelic Inspirations as the best midlife crisis I have ever had! At the time the business was advertised, I was on maternity leave and looking for a career change. I happened to stumble across the advertisement and began thinking, ‘What if...?’ The move was a big change for me but perfect for my 15 years’ experience in management, retail and customer service roles with Qantas and over 10 years’ experience in training and HR. With two littlies under 2, I knew I didn’t want to go back into the corporate world and I had always wanted to work for myself. The shop was local to me and had real sentimental value – I’d bought my own wedding dress there. At age 45, I took the plunge and bought the shop, telling myself I would give it a red hot crack for five years and then reassess. We are now in our 12th year of operation and I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER….

About Angelic Inspirations

Angelic Inspirations is one of the most experienced bridal shops in the Canberra region. Located in Federation Square in Gold Creek, we predominantly sell beautiful, exceptionally well-produced wedding gowns. We offer a wide range of bridal accessories, veils, bridesmaids dresses and other formalwear, along with a gown cleaning service. We also stock a large range of plus size wedding gowns to cater to this very specific and important market. Our products are from a mix of local and international companies and are sourced from only the highest quality, reputable and trustworthy organisations. We’re open daily from 10am-3 or 4pm, extending to 5pm on weekends and 7pm on Thursdays by appointment when needed.

Our business philosophy is centred on customer service. Rather than simply selling a dress, our goal is to create a positive, enjoyable experience for our customers. Our quaint, unpretentious boutique is designed to make our customers feel comfortable and welcome. In our experience, by delivering on exceptional customer service, customers return for other products or services or provide referrals down the track. This is achieved through our carefully designed customer service processes, which include surprising our customers with champagne on arrival and gifting them a specially designed ‘I Said Yes to My Dress’ cookie on the placing of an order. Also key is our individual appointments in our private fitting rooms, with each bride promised a one on one fitting with one of our consultants and a room to themselves for their entire appointment.

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