My Brilliant Geelong Career

Fiona McDonald takes us on a career journey that starts in a cafe, journeys through a satisfying career as an auto mechanic, and leads to CEO in her own not-for-profit which brings Industry and Tradespeople together to create awareness and support for Women working in male-dominated trade industries.

Inspirational VCAL Leader

Doing nothing is worse than failing.

Donna's job is critical to the successful running of our state. Her advice? "Don't think you are not good enough. Have a go, you will surprise yourself!"

Amber is an inspirational woman in a non traditional trade

Aamir is the Geelong Business Excellence Awards (GBEA)“Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2019” .After growing up in Aligarh city in Uttar Pradesh, Aamir did his Bachelor of Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University in India and immigrated to Australia at the age of 23 to undertake his MBA at Deakin University. and has now made Geelong his home. Aamir has made Geelong his home and founded Enterprise Monkey (a digital solutions agency), in the garage of his home. Today Aamir is Tech Investor and Co-Founder in 6 startups, member of the Minister for Planning Advisory Committee.Further information: https://aamirqutub.com/

Public Relations, Marketing, Coaching, Speaking and Radio personalityBest Career advice: “Follow your dream, don’t be afraid to have to travel for a role, and keep thinking of creative ways to showcase your talent” Roxie has travelled a number of different career paths, all leading to this, a Master Life Coach and professional speaker and presenter in Geelong, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and beyond. She combines her coaching and speaking career with PR and marketing through her boutique agency, Plan.it Roxie and a highly successful radio career on Bay 93.9. Roxie grew up in Colac and has lead a life of resilience, positivity and, not just acceptance but embracement of change always knowing it will lead her to the best of all possible places.Further information: http://www.roxiebennett.com/about-roxie/

Tegan Philip began playing netball when she was seven. Both her parents played and she grew up in Anglesea, a small town where everyone either played football or netball on a Saturday. She is now a dynamic goaler, renowned for her long-range accuracy and drive into the circle. In her debut season, Philip was named Melbourne Vixens’ Rookie of the Year, and was Grand Final MVP in the team’s premiership in 2014. In 2017, she was named as the GA in the inaugural Suncorp Super Netball Team of the Year. She has also represented Australia, claiming a gold medal in the 2014 Commonwealth Games – her debut tournament.Further information: https://melbournevixens.com.au/team/profile/tegan-philip

Student to Academic, and all with the beach on her doorstep.Mariel grew up on the surf coast, youngest in a family of four, and always had a fascination with perinatal health.Today Mariel has her dream job at Deakin, full time Psychology lecturer, a combined teaching and research role.Part of a strong Deakin team she helps research the psychology of eating disorders and body image, specialising in interventions and treatments for eating disorders. She has also maintained her interest in perinatal health, with a particular emphasis on body image during gestation.Mariel describes how Geelong and Deakin University have offered her world class research and employment opportunities, a great reward for seven years of study.“My research informs my teaching, so I get to help prepare Deakin students for their future with the latest data.”