Alex Karamouzis is the founder and CEO of Zeal, a Melbourne fitness rewards app that partners with gyms to reward members for showing up. With a degree in exercise and sport science, Alex founded Orphic Education, a fitness training college built to raise personal training standards, and sold it to Athletes Authority by age 25. He cofounded Zero Food with his father, growing the health food brand into more than 1,000 stores nationally, including Coles, before its sale. Zeal is their second business together. Alex believes consistency is the most underrated style, and builds his work and life around it.Credit: Zeal.

Stephen Tam is the founder of AU Beauty Bazaar, a Sydney-based online retailer bringing Korean and Japanese skincare to Australian customers. Launched in 2024, the business is profitable and on track for a AUD 4.0M annual run-rate, known for its curated range, personal customer service and getting new products into Australia first. Before becoming a founder, Stephen spent his career in corporate strategy and leadership, including as Chief of Staff to the Asia CEO of MetLife. He shares lessons on building an ecommerce business on LinkedIn.Credit: AU Beauty Bazaar.

Dr. Jelena (Jel) Blajer is a Melbourne osteopath, conscious parenting educator, mum of three and co-founder of Sports & Spinal Group. After 25 years working with families, she founded Happy Hearts to support the gap between understanding advice and using it in everyday life. Now developing an app while running two clinics, Jel brings an honest perspective on becoming a beginner again, building a brand with purpose and turning clinical experience into practical support. Her work centres on connection, emotional wellbeing and helping families feel supported beyond the clinic door.Credit: Happy Hearts.

Mandy Hawtin is an Australian cosmetic chemist, writer and founder of Seadragon Organic, an award-winning skincare brand dedicated to simplifying skincare for women in midlife through a two-step ritual. Passionate about challenging beauty industry myths, Mandy combines cosmetic science with a refreshingly honest approach to skincare. Her philosophy is simple: women deserve facts, not fear-based marketing, and fewer, better products that deliver visible results. Currently writing her first book, Skincare Detective, Mandy is on a mission to empower women with the knowledge and confidence to make informed choices about their skin. Credit: Mandy Hawtin; Seadragon Organic.

Michelle McIntyre is the founder of My Wellness Academy in Perth, Western Australia. A Reiki Master-Teacher and holistic wellness educator, Michelle brings more than two decades of experience in business, training and holistic wellbeing to her work. Through My Wellness Academy, she helps people explore Reiki, spiritual development and personal growth in a practical, grounded and accessible way. Her own experiences of navigating change, rebuilding and starting again have shaped her belief that growth doesn’t always mean starting over — sometimes it means moving forward with greater clarity and a stronger sense of who you are. Credit: Michelle McIntyre.

Marijan Divkovic is the founder of Pray Focus, an app that turns mindless scrolling into a prayer habit. It locks all your distracting apps such as TikTok or Instagram and then you need to pray to unlock them again. Credit: Marijan Divkovic; Pray Focus.

Ritika Gupta is the founder of Silk Jewels, a fine jewellery label working in solid 925 sterling silver, gold and certified gemstones. GIA-trained in Diamond Grading and Gem Identification, she designs every collection herself, around one idea: jewellery should be safe enough for a child's first earrings and finished well enough for an adult to wear every day. Every piece is hallmarked and independently tested nickel-free. Silk Jewels ships worldwide from Silk Jewel. Credit: Ritika Gupta.

Mei Yong is the Founder and CEO of My PlantCo, an Australian food innovation company reimagining everyday food through curiosity, creativity and purpose. With extensive experience in food and FMCG, Mei is passionate about turning bold ideas into products that make eating well simpler and more exciting. My PlantCo is home to Turban Chopsticks, Kado and Real Oats, with a growing focus on Australian-led innovation and creating new possibilities for locally grown ingredients. An entrepreneur at heart, Mei believes in staying curious, challenging convention and building brands that have the potential to make a meaningful difference. Credit: Mei Yong; My PlantCo.