Herpreneurs

Nurturing hope together, through authentic development and connection.

HERpreneurs is an innovative social enterprise that supports Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) women in their journey towards self-employment and entrepreneurial success. Our mission is to empower women through comprehensive training, coaching, and business experience.

Certificate III Innovation and Small Business

HerPreneurs Training

Learnivation is an accredited training provider, teaching HerPreneur participants invaluable business skills to support their business interests and attain a Certificate III Innovation and Small Business. From establishing a business vision and values to managing finances, the training provides HerPreneurs participants with the foundation they need to run a successful business. Learnivation Founder and Trainer Danielle Duncan believes that collaboration and co-creation are the keys to unlocking extraordinary outcomes in business. She works closely with other HerPReneur program facilitators and participants to design meaningful and relevant learning experiences, which are tailored to individual needs.

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Our HerPreneurs Participants

Carolina Diaz

Maripupa Candles

🐛I’m Carolina Diaz, founder of Maripupa, a brand created to help you reconnect with your inner strength and magic. Whether through the simple act of lighting a candle or joining our workshops, we guide you on a journey of self-discovery.
At Maripupa, we craft sustainable soy wax candles, offer candle-making kits and workshops, and create customized candles for events and retreats. My journey has taught me that transformation, much like that of a butterfly, starts from within. 🦋

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Farzaneh Amiryazdani (Faren)

ACE Home Support PTY LTD

With a Master’s degree in Social Work and over 25 years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities and the elderly, I was inspired to establish a business in the field of rehabilitation and care services. Drawing on my extensive knowledge and expertise, my goal is to make a positive impact on society by fostering empathy and providing high-quality support to those in need of care.

www.acehomesupport.com.au
info@acehomesupport.com.au

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Pamela Freitag (Pam)

Founder

A little bit of my story is that I decided to join HerPrenuers because I was feeling a little bit like I needed a change and I have so many aspect me that I wanted to share but didn’t know how so I decided to do the business class I started with no product as I was initially wanting to cook but every week I tried different products at the market to see what works and what doesn’t then I developed the oils and spray s as I’m a chef that can’t use perfumes and also have a little bit of trauma so I decided to create them to help me with my fears and also I wanted to smell good at work to I’m also a healer ( with the elements of water ) and intuition so I’ve combined both and it works for me. So I’ve decided to follow this and now my business is empowering chef’s and individual s with effective solutions for mental health and well-being sustainable solutions for mind body and spirit. I also have had an incredible experience with an international returning customer all in all I’m deeply grateful for this opportunity thank you . 

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Giovanna Sandifort​

Project Support

Social Justice Advocate, Educator, and Community Development Activist.
Giovanna is a passionate advocate for equality and social justice with a strong academic background in international law and diplomacy. As a lawyer and associate lecturer at the University Bolivarian of Bolivia, she spent more than a decade working with governmental institutions and UN bodies. She also founded the Bolivia Humanitarian non-profit organization, focusing on empowering communities through financial freedom and ending violence against refugee women.

After migrating to Australia, Giovanna continued her journey of learning and growth. She became involved in business organizations, working as a Project Consultant for the Centre of Social Entrepreneurship at UniSC and as a Workers’ Rights Educator in the Australian legal system. Currently, she serves as the Project Worker Support at Her Preneurs from Nambour Community Centre, where she uses her expertise to empower women from diverse backgrounds to achieve self-employment and contribute to the flourishing of local communities.

Giovanna believes in the power of collaboration and collective action. She is committed to driving positive change through social enterprises, supporting women’s empowerment, and building sustainable communities. Outside of her professional life, Giovanna is a pet lover and fashion enthusiast, embodying her multifaceted passion for life.

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Vivian Gasperotto

Photographer of people and authentic brands

Vivian has always been drawn to storytelling through her lens. As a child in Brazil, she was known as the kid with a camera in hand, capturing spontaneous moments of friends, teachers, and life as it unfolded. At just 15, she began formally studying photography, and by 17, she was pursuing a Bachelor’s in Journalism. During her degree, her talent shone through, earning regional and national awards for her photojournalistic work.

As her entrepreneurial journey was taking shape back home, Vivian felt a calling to explore the world. Nearly seven years into her life in Australia, her love for photography remains unwavering. Today, she specializes in capturing the natural flow of life with authenticity, inspiring people to embrace their true selves and connect deeply with their values.

Whether she’s behind the camera or connecting with her clients, Vivian is driven by a passion for creating images that tell honest, meaningful stories—each frame a celebration of individuality and purpose.

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Paula McKensie

Essentia

Meet Paula Mackenzie, founder of Essentia, a branding studio that transforms businesses into unforgettable brands through creative and intuitive strategies. With over a decade of experience in graphic design, visual branding, and marketing strategies, Paula has worked with multicultural teams and businesses across industries to craft unique brand identities.

Her journey is powered by a passion for empowering women entrepreneurs and supporting diversity. At Essentia, Paula blends expertise with intuition to create designs that resonate deeply, telling the stories behind each brand with authenticity and charm.

Are you ready to elevate your brand to the next level? Connect with Paula and discover how she can help you create a magical identity that truly stands out!

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Davinia Vella

Program Manager

Davinia Vella has been in the social enterprise space since 2011, as a project worker, founder of a consulting social enterprise (#MakingitHappen), and an academic. During this time Davinia initiated, supported, and worked on several impact-led initiatives that benefitted clients, communities, and the social enterprise sector. This includes attracting millions of dollars in capital and seed funding to local social enterprises and impact-led businesses through grants and new business strategies, co-establishing and running networks on the Sunshine Coast to support social enterprises in partnership with QSEC, and contributing knowledge gathered internationally through attending several SEWF to national movements like Social Enterprise Australia. Currently, Davinia is writing a Ph.D. aimed at showcasing female role models within the Australian social enterprise sector.
Davinia ‘s passion is in addressing a more equitable distribution of wealth, through empowering women with economic opportunities. With lived experience in the disadvantage faced by migrant women in the fields of business and employment, HERpreneurs is a purpose led mission for Davinia.

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Ana Devi

Kyria Yoga

Ana Devi is a dedicated yoga instructor and founder of Kriya Yoga Tools, a shop offering curated products to enhance yoga practice and personal well-being. Originally from Curitiba, Brazil, Ana moved to Australia in 2014 after a decade as an environmental consultant to pursue her passion for yoga, which began in 2006 during a transformative experience in the Amazon.

With over 1000 hours of training in hatha, meditation, ayurveda, and yoga philosophy, Ana combines traditional wisdom with contemporary insights. Her journey includes a vipassana meditation course and a pilgrimage through the Himalayas, where she studied Vedanta. Ana’s classes cater to all levels, providing a nurturing space for kids, seniors, and pregnant women to explore self-knowledge and mindfulness.

Kriya Yoga Tools extends Ana’s mission to inspire vitality and consciousness, offering products like tongue scrapers, neti pots, and malas to support spiritual practice. Through her teaching and shop, Ana spreads the transformative power of yoga, helping others reconnect with themselves and the earth while fostering collective change toward greater awareness and harmony.

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