JMM invites you to its first ever International Women’s Day Virtual Event, bringing together a panel of accomplished female leaders across Australian business.
This free online event and video series will feature a live panel discussion and accompanying video interviews, with successful women from a range of professional backgrounds and industries and their stories on how they have achieved success throughout their careers.
Moderated by Jane Morgan, Founder and Director of Jane Morgan Management, this event is an opportunity to engage with real stories, actionable insights, and a vision for a more inclusive future. Whether you’re a business leader, aspiring entrepreneur, or advocate for diversity in the workplace, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
This event is designed for professionals, business owners, and industry leaders who want to engage in meaningful conversations about women’s leadership and the future of Australian business.
SPEAKERS
Erin Holland
Golconda Property GroupDirector & Co-Founder
Erin Holland
Golconda Property Group
Director & Co-Founder
Erin Holland is the Director & Co-Founder of Golconda Property Group, leading the successful launch of Beju Residences, a luxury development redefining modern living. With a strong background in media and brand partnerships, Erin brings strategic vision and market influence to the property sector.
Alongside her real estate ventures, Erin is a renowned sports presenter and TV host, covering Channel 7’s Summer of Cricket and major global tournaments like the IPL and PSL. She has also collaborated with top brands including Qatar Airways, Louis Vuitton, Chery Motors and Moët & Chandon.
A dedicated philanthropist, Erin actively supports Breast Cancer Network Australia, RSPCA, and Tour de Cure.
Golconda Property Group
Golconda Property Group is the brainchild of Director Ben Cutting and wife Erin Holland. As a professional cricketer since 2006, the 'Learn or Earn' directive throughout Ben's playing career, led him to the Real Estate Industry. He has been investing & managing his property returns since 2009. Ben's extensive knowledge of the residential sector has led to a successful portfolio of investment properties, focusing on high growth, blue chip locations throughout South-East Qld. Ben has completed his REIQ Real Estate Licence Training and is an accredited Real Estate agent.
Golconda Property Group is a Brisbane based business taking a multi-faceted approach to the South-East Queensland Residential property market. GPG operates as a Buyers Agency, Sales and Property Development Firm focused on producing life changing results for our clients between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
The origination of the name 'Golconda' stems from Ben's time spent in India. Golconda is a 14th century fortress on the outskirts of Hyderabad, Telangana. Golconda translates to a 'source of great wealth' in a nod to its history as the source of some of the world's most famous diamonds. The city of Hyderabad remains close to Ben's heart following his Sunrisers Hyderabad win and MOM performance in the 2016 Indian Premier League Final.
Clare Winterbourn
Founder & DirectorBornBred TalentClare Winterbourn
Founder & Director
BornBred Talent
Clare Winterbourn has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. With a keen eye for identifying and nurturing talent, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of countless social media talents and social celebs. Born Bred stands as a testament to her dedication and passion for discovering and promoting exceptional individuals, making her a true trailblazer in the world of talent representation.
BornBred Talent
Born Bred is a creative powerhouse at its very core. The company’s essence is rooted in collaboration, where it joins forces with an extensive roster of like-minded influencers, creators, and social celebrities. Together, they craft content and campaigns that not only stand out but also carry a depth of meaning and creativity that resonates with our audiences. Its commitment to this collaborative process results in compelling and thoughtful content that elevates brands and leaves a lasting impact in the hearts and minds of viewers.
Melanie Leighton
CEOTitan Minerals Ltd (ASX:TTM)Melanie Leighton
CEO
Titan Minerals Ltd (ASX:TTM)
Mrs Leighton is a geologist with over 20 years’ experience in the resource sector, spanning multiple commodities, deposits and jurisdictions. She is a founding director of Leighton Geoservices Pty Ltd, a consulting firm providing corporate and geological services to the mineral resources sector with the mantra of bridging the gap between technical, corporate and investors.
Ms Leighton has held senior management and geological roles with Hot Chili Limited, Harmony Gold, Hill 50 Gold and Northwest Resources, gaining practical and management experience within the areas of exploration, mining, resource development, stakeholder engagement and investor relations.
Mrs Leighton currently serves as Non-executive director for Great Boulder Resources (ASX:GBR) and Industrial Minerals (ASX:IND).
Titan Minerals
Titan Minerals is an emerging gold developer and copper explorer focused on uncovering Tier One deposits in Ecuador. With several large exploration projects in the country’s southern Andean copper belt, Titan has significant exposure to large-scale gold and copper in a highly prospective, yet underexplored part of the world.
The Dynasty Gold Project hosts a substantial resource of 3.1 Moz gold and 22 Moz silver, with ongoing exploration confirming extensive mineralization beyond the current resource. A 10,000m drilling campaign is underway, targeting lateral and depth resource expansion, with an updated resource estimate expected by mid-2025.
In September 2024, Titan was pleased to welcome Hancock Prospecting subsidiary company, Hanrine, as a JV & Earn-in Partner for their Linderos Copper Project, whereby Hanrine can earn up to 80% interest by investing up to $180M and reaching a decision to mine. Titan is free-carried until Hanrine reaches 80%. A 10,000m drilling program to explore Linderos copper porphyry potential commenced in late 2025, with consistent drill results anticipated in the coming months.
Effie Kats
FounderEffie KatsEffie Kats
Founder
Effie Kats
Effie Kats is a third generation designer, learning the trade in her family’s workroom following the path of her father and his mother before that, who combined have over 50 years experience in the industry. In 2018, the Effie Kats brand was born.
Effie Kats
Effie Kats’ passion lies in crafting beautiful and sophisticated evening wear, inspired and made for the modern muse. Devoted to designing quiet pieces of luxury for all women of our world. The company’s true joy lies in empowering women. Its designs are a reflection of inner strength and grace, designed to inspire confidence, self-expression and femininity.
Proudly championing Australian-made fashion, the company are committed to supporting local trade and preserving traditional craftsmanship. Every step of its process is done at its Melbourne workshop with our beloved team. The company is dedicated is to ensuring the utmost quality and care in its garments to allow for a more sustainable future.
Zsofi Paterson
CEOTinybeans Ltd (ASX:TNY)Zsofi Paterson
CEO
Tiny Beans Ltd (ASX:TNY)
Zsofi Paterson is an experienced scale-up CEO with a track record of leading and growing private and publicly listed global digital consumer businesses. She is currently the CEO of Tinybeans (ASX:TNY), the leading private photo-sharing app that helps parents capture and safely share precious family moments.
Before joining Tinybeans, Zsofi was the CEO of Loup, a portfolio of digital fitness apps, including Centr by Chris Hemsworth, where she scaled the business globally and led its successful $100M+ acquisition by US-based PE firm High Post Capital. She previously held executive positions at Nine Entertainment and worked at the intersection of media, technology, and talent in Los Angeles with ROAR and Vessel.
A former corporate lawyer at DLA Piper, Zsofi holds LLB/BPA degrees. As a mum of two and an outdoor enthusiast, she finds joy in nature, family, and hiking mountains worldwide.
Tiny Beans
Founded in Australia in 2012, Tinybeans (ASX:TNY) is the go-to private photo-sharing platform for families, helping parents safely capture and share life’s most precious moments. With millions of users globally, 150,000+ 5-star reviews, and being named App Store’s "App of the Day" over 50 times, Tinybeans is a trusted and beloved family-tech brand.
Tinybeans offers parents a secure & private space to organise, share, and relive their children’s milestones while preserving their digital footprint. The company’s subscription-based model is complemented by personalised physical photo products, creating a unique intersection of family connection and digital innovation.
Melanie Howe
Founder & CEONibble & RestMelanie Howe
Founder & CEO
Nibble & Rest
Speaker Bio:
Melina Howe is a passionate mum, entrepreneur, and the founder of Nibble and Rest, an award-winning brand dedicated to making mealtimes easier for families. As a mother of three—including twins—Melina understands the joys and challenges of feeding little ones. Her journey into business began when she saw a gap in the market for stylish, functional highchair accessories and feeding products that truly support parents.
Since launching Nibble and Rest, Melina has grown the brand into a trusted name for innovative baby feeding solutions, earning recognition as Mother and Baby Store of the Year 2024 by Product Review. Living on the Gold Coast, she balances motherhood with running a thriving ecommerce business, all while inspiring other mums to embrace the messy, wonderful world of parenthood.
Nibble & Rest
Nibble and Rest is an award-winning brand dedicated to making mealtimes easier and more enjoyable for families. Founded by a mum who understands the challenges of feeding little ones, it creates high-quality, practical products that support parents on their feeding journey.
From innovative highchair accessories to silicone feeding essentials, its thoughtfully designed range helps reduce mess, encourage independent eating, and make food fun. The company is proud to have been named Mother and Baby Store of the Year 2024 by Product Review, a testament to its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Nibble and Rest believes that every bite is a step in your child’s growth—and it is here to support families every step of the way.
Sujata Stead
CEOJanisonSujata Stead
CEO
Janison
Sujata joined as the CEO of Janison on 1 May 2024. She has over twenty years’ experience in growth and transformation leadership in the global education and assessment sector.
Prior to joining Janison, Sujata was the founding CEO of Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment (CBLA), the Melbourne based organisation that develops and manages the Occupational English Test (OET).
Under Sujata’s leadership, OET created the market and became the leaders in language assessment for global mobility of healthcare professionals, delivering close to a million tests in just over ten years, with the business experiencing over 1000% growth during this period.
Sujata is a Trustee of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the largest convention centre in the Southern Hemisphere. She has a MSc in International Business from the University of London, Birkbeck College and MA (Cantab) from Cambridge University. Sujata lived and worked in the UK and India before moving to Australia. She loves travelling, cooking, and spending time with her young family.
Janison
Janison is an Australian-owned, ASX-listed education technology provider. The company’s team of experts create leading online assessment and learning solutions for global corporations, governments and education bodies.
When Janison began over 20 years ago, it saw how digital technology could improve the way we educate and learn. Today, its education technology solutions have transformed testing and learning for some of the world’s biggest institutions, organisations and government departments.
Kristy Morris
CEOKAILOKristy Morris
CEO
KAILO
Kristy Morris is the CEO of KAILO Group. She is the Founder of KAILO Nutrition and Co-Founder of KAILO Wellness Medispa, leading a team of 48.
Named 2024’s Best Luxury Wellness Brand CEO in the APAC region, Kristy’s passion for wellness began in 2013 while researching treatments for her son’s severe OCD, which led her to relocate to Los Angeles in pursuit of advanced therapies. Her personal health journey with Hashimoto’s disease, diagnosed in 2020, further fueled her commitment to innovative wellness solutions.
Kristy continues to push boundaries in wellness, blending science, nutrition, and holistic health to redefine the industry.
KALIO
KAILO’s flagship wellness medi-spa—located at The Calile Hotel, Brisbane—has been Australia’s #1 wellness medi-spa for seven consecutive years, treating over 250,000 clients, including global celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian, Charli XCX, and Colin Farrell.
In 2024, KAILO Group partnered with NYC-based trainer Jay Cardiello and will host The KAILO Summit (May 1-2) in collaboration with the globally renowned health & wellness company Goop, founded by Gwyneth Paltrow. The event will feature global wellness pioneers and mark Dr. Adeel Khan’s first-ever Australian appearance.
KAILO Nutrition, launched in 2022, has rapidly expanded into Neiman Marcus (USA), Kreation (LA), and Bloomingdale’s (Feb 2024). The brand is set to launch into 43 locations in Dubai, followed by Kuwait and Germany.
Nara Kassam
StockheadDirectorNara Kassam
Stockhead
Director
Born and raised in Kenya, Nara completed school in Canada before moving to Australia to pursue a Health Science degree. She began her career in healthcare but was drawn to new challenges. Her growing interest in macro economics and market cycles eventually guided her into financial media, where she now works with ASX-listed companies across various sectors.
As a Director at Stockhead, she focuses on business development, helping companies articulate their story and increase their visibility among investors through the company’s digital platform.
Stockhead
Stockhead is a business news publication dedicated to connecting investors with emerging ASX-listed companies.
The Stockhead website operates a team of full-time reporters covering small-cap ASX companies. Unlike other investment news sites, Stockhead is not interested in the ASX200 companies that get all the press.
Stockhead thinks Australia's best, untold stories lie with the other 2000 listed companies that barely rate a mention in the mainstream media.
The company focuses on resources, health and tech - but will cover companies in any sector as long as they have a good story to tell. All the content is free to access.
Jane Morgan
Founder & DirectorJMMJane Morgan
Founder & Director
JMM
Jane Morgan is the Founder and Director of JMM, a specialised Investor & Media Relations Firm, and a Board Member of BlinkLab Limited (ASX:BB1). With 18 years of experience in investor relations, marketing, and advisory services, Jane has worked across diverse industries, including energy and resources, biotech, professional services, and consumer goods.
Her expertise spans strategic stakeholder communications, investor engagement, and media relations, ensuring companies effectively connect with their target audiences.
Jane has a strong background in digital marketing and online public relations, allowing her to craft and execute impactful promotional campaigns. She is passionate about delivering high-impact investor communication strategies, managing flawless corporate events, and guiding emerging companies in navigating the investment landscape.
As a champion for female leadership in emerging businesses, Jane actively supports women in business and entrepreneurship, aligning with her commitment to fostering diversity and innovation in corporate leadership.
Jane Morgan Management
JMM helps clients toward their objectives through strategic communications that build market confidence and stakeholder trust, and with exposure to its pre-emminent network of high value personal and corporate investors in Australia and beyond.
For over 20 years JMM has been working with listed companies operating around the globe and across myriad industries, helping its clients achieve their goals with tailored investor relations solutions and by introducing them to the right people and companies to facilitate investment.
