Answers we once had to hunt for in sealed sections of magazines are now out in the open thanks to people like Lucy Wark, founder of sexual wellness brand NORMAL. In tandem with creating a sex toy brand, she created a modern guide to sex, which is free, led by a sex coach and accessible to anyone online.

Making a name for themselves with pieces covered in sequins, fluffy pink pom-poms, and dreamy pastel hues, the brand's custom make-to-order service ensures everyone can get in on the fun or, according to Rachel, "feel like a fucking queen."

In 2021, a whopping 365,480 new small businesses were started in Australia, a 3.8% increase on the previous year. While there's no black and white answer as to why that may be, there's no denying that Aussies are more willing than ever to take the leap of faith into manning their own ship.

We chatted with five female business owners who have managed to make it work despite the odds. Running the show has given these women a chance to reflect on their working lives — and what skills have helped them along the way.

Ditching a seemingly stable job to go out on your own and do things differently is always a difficult feat — especially when it's in an industry you've put years of passion and dedication into.

We spoke with six people who have balanced a full-time job with a side hustle to unearth the strategies that make this double life more efficient and sustainable. Ahead, tips from real people that can help make the full-time-freelance shuffle a bit more manageable.

Jewellery is more than just the finishing touch to a perfect outfit. While a glint of gold can make you feel put together, it’s the meaning we place on jewellery that bears the most value.

"Slow fashion is about creating timeless pieces that our customers can wear forever. Our garments are trans-seasonal and well-tailored, manufactured at the rate that they are sold to minimise wastage and lower our environmental impact."