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A WORD FROM THE CHIEF
Hi, Business Chicks!
It's now been three years since my team started managing
Business Chicks, and what a ride it's been! We've expanded
into all states of Australia, launched a mentoring program,
expanded our events programs to include workshops
and networking, supported our charity, Kids Helpline,
and of course started this wonderful magazine that's found
its way into your hands.
Summer is fast approaching, so if you're one of those
people who hibernates for the winter, only to fi nd the
motivation when it starts heating up, you'll love Donna
Aston's advice about which training routine to choose.
You'll also fi nd some tips on investing in property from
property guru Chris Gray. In this issue, we've explored
some fi ve-star camping experiences and met some
amazing women at the top of their game. Carla Zampatti
shares her success strategies with us, and we uncover
some celebrity beauty treatments.
So, it's all here for you. Enjoy reading this edition
of latte and we look forward to seeing you at one of our
upcoming Business Chicks events soon.
It's now been three years since
my team started managing Business
Chicks ­ and what a ride it's been!
BUSINESS CHICKS
Chief Chick:
Emma Isaacs
www.businesschicks.com.au

BUSINESS CHICKS LATTE MAGAZINE
Publisher and Editor:
Dani Carey
latte@espressomedia.com.au
Art Director: Josephine Bradshaw
Copy Editor: Anna Macdonald
Contributors: Felicity Andrews, Donna Aston,
Margaret Dekker, Chris Gray, Sarah Harvey,
Emma Isaacs, Harper Jones, Melissa Pye,
Annabelle Richmond, Joanna Tovia
Photography: Sarah Wentworth,
Sergio Dionisio, Gaye Gerard
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views expressed in Business Chicks latte magazine are not
necessarily those of Business Chicks or Espresso Media.
latte
Emma Isaacs
Chief Chick
A WORD FROM THE CHIEF
Hi Business Chicks,
It was great to see so many of you out in fi ne force at our fi rst event series of the
year. All around the country there were big smiles, optimism, connections, learning,
laughter and altruism in abundance ­ well done for taking the initiative to be with us
and for choosing to enjoy yourselves. Seems that although all we're hearing about is
the global economic crisis, us Business Chicks are well aware that the answer lays in
getting out and connecting with people who have the same ideals and outlook on life.
Now is the time to be proactive and positive and take advantage of this climate ­ while
others are distracted with the doom and gloom, put your head down and get on with it.
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting speaker and author Brian Tracy and
of all the things he mentioned, one point particularly stuck in my mind. He said
that today the average person spends thirty hours of their time in entertainment
activities versus one hour spent on educating themselves. He went on to say that
entertainment activities have no future value whereas the value of educational
pursuits stay with you for a lifetime. With that thinking in mind, I invite you to join
us for our one day masterclass (if you're in Sydney) on 23 April ­ we're presenting
Communicating with Infl uence. It'll be an awesome day of learning and meeting
other quality people.
We're also pleased to present our fi rst ever Musical Chairs event in Adelaide on
29 April. Musical Chairs is speed networking at its best ­ come along for a glass of
bubbly and the opportunity to meet other businesswomen just like you.
I can't believe how quickly each new edition of latte comes about! In this issue we
delve into the kitchens and businesses of some of Australia's best chefs and discover
the mega brands they've created. We also have some tips on making the move from
corporate highfl yer to working in a not-for-profi t, and give you some guidelines to
assist you when thinking about estate planning.
Enjoy your latte!
Today the average person
spends thirty hours of their
time in entertainment
activities versus one
hour spent on educating
themselves.
BUSINESS CHICKS
Chief Chick:
Emma Isaacs
www.businesschicks.com.au

BUSINESS CHICKS LATTE MAGAZINE
Publisher and Editor:
Dani Carey
latte@espressomedia.com.au
Art Director: Josephine Bradshaw
Sub Editor: Sue McMahon
Contributors: Felicity Andrews, Rod Brooks,
Dani Carey, Dr Adam Fraser, Anna Gibson, Sarah
Harvey, Emma Isaacs, David Kennedy, Melissa
Pye, Annabelle Richmond, Andrew Simpson
Photography: Josh Buxton, Bailey Langton,
Jess Winters
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Published by Espresso Media Pty Ltd PO Box 72
South Yarra Victoria 3141 (ABN 74 127 650 417)
latte is published six times per year for Business Chicks
(ABN 37 989 827 822) and its 20,000 members. The
views expressed in Business Chicks latte magazine are not
necessarily those of Business Chicks or Espresso Media.
Emma Isaacs
Chief Chick
april/may 2008 [7]
A WORD FROM THE CHIEF
latte
Hello you gorgeous latte readers,
Welcome to your bi-monthly caffeine injection of business, fashion, travel,
health and style! We know you're going to love what's contained in the pages
of this first edition of Business Chicks' latte magazine ­ it's been lovingly
prepared for you, and we're so excited it's found its way into your hands.
I'm often teased for being overly excitable. I jump up and down at the
thought of a new idea or a new project; dream about where I'll travel to next;
get excited about who'll I'll meet and what I'll learn; embrace old friends in
hugs that squeeze the air from them and talk a million miles an hour.
So, needless to say, I'm excited about 2008.
2008 will be `The Year of the New' for Business Chicks. A new website, a
new mentoring program, our new Lunch and Learn Series, a new launch into
Perth (spread the word!), new partnerships (a special thanks to our Platinum
Partner NAB that has committed to supporting women in business through
Business Chicks) and of course, our new magazine, latte.
And if you want to share latte with your friends, tell them to head to the new
Business Chicks site (www.businesschicks.com.au ­ do you love it?) where
you'll find (over the coming months) all back issues of this beautiful magazine.
In this issue, I love Rachael Oakes-Ash's story about the fluidity and
application of fashion design into other realms ­ rugs, phones, hotels.... Who
would have thought to team Alex Perry and a clothes dryer? And if you think
Rachael can write, you should see her speak. She'll be gracing our stage at
the Brisbane Business Chicks breakfast in May ­ come along for a belly laugh
and some insights into the truth behind female competition.
We've also done the hard work to discover the best island escapes across
the globe, my fave being Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives, where I recently
spent my honeymoon. There's seriously gorgeous winter fashion for the
workplace and 10 brilliant tips for staying more active while you are at work.
Throw yourself into this year, just as we are at Business Chicks. Take time
out for you, time to learn, time to give back and time to explore.
And enjoy your first latte!
Yours in excitement,
Emma Isaacs
Chief Chick
BUSINESS CHICKS
Emma Isaacs
Chief Chick
www.businesschicks.com.au
BUSINESS CHICKS LATTE MAGAZINE
Publisher & Editor in Chief
Dani Carey
Editor: Kirsty de Garis
Art Director: Natalie Matheson
Contributors: Daisy Allan, Felicity Andrews,
Dr Lee Naylor, Rachael Oakes-Ash, Melissa
Pye, Annabelle Richmond.
Photography: Shane Bell
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Published by espresso media Pty Ltd P.O Box 72
South Yarra Victoria 3141 ACN 127 650 417
latte is published six times per year for Business Chicks
ABN The views expressed in Business Chicks latte magazine
are not necessarily those of Business Chicks
or espresso media.
In this issue, I love Rachael Oakes-Ash's story
about the fluidity and application of fashion
design into other realms ­ rugs, phones,
hotels.... Who would have thought to team
Alex Perry and a clothes dryer?
Business Chicks is a national membership network for all women in business. Our
members love our inspirational events, educational workshops, mentoring programs,
fundraising opportunities, fi tness programs and everything else we've got on offer.
Come and join us!