This Future Makers webinar is designed for women small business owners and entrepreneurs who are looking to expand their networks, build meaningful mentoring relationships, and create sustainable pathways for growth.

The session will explore practical approaches to building and leveraging networks, engaging with mentors and support systems, and turning connections into real opportunities. Through an expert-led discussion and live Q&A, participants will gain accessible, real-world insights they can apply at any stage of their business journey.

About the Speakers

Jodie Dunn- Founder & Principal HR Consultant, Envisage HR Total Solutions
Jodie brings over 30 years’ experience in HR, recruitment and leadership consulting. She supports small businesses to build effective teams, strengthen workplace culture and navigate people management with confidence.

Maria Smith - Founder of Bounce
Maria Smith is a small business owner, wellbeing pioneer, and mindset expert. As the founder of Bounce Global, she’s spent nearly two decades empowering leaders to build resilience and thrive. Maria blends lived experience with positive psychology, showing women in business how to lighten the load and lead sustainably.

Melina Morrison: CEO, Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals

Melina Morrison is the CEO of the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM), the national peak body for co-operatives and mutuals in Australia. She was a driving force behind the establishment of the BCCM and has more than two decades of experience advocating for member-owned business models in Australia and internationally.

Moderator: Heidi Cooper, CEO, Business Chamber Queensland

Key Takeaways

Participants will:

• Build confidence in developing and using networks to create opportunities

• Understand the role of mentoring in supporting business and career growth

• Identify practical steps to build strong, supportive connections

• Learn how to turn relationships into meaningful collaborations and pathways

• Gain strategies to overcome common barriers to networking and visibility

Why Attend

This webinar goes beyond theory; it offers practical guidance on how to build and use networks, engage in mentoring relationships, and create growth opportunities. Participants will gain clearer insight into how to connect with others more effectively, strengthen their support systems, and take confident steps toward sustainable business growth.

Additional Information

• This is an online-only event

• The webinar will be recorded and made available on the ACCI Future Makers website

• By registering, participants will also be subscribed to the ACCI Future Makers mailing list (with the option to unsubscribe at any time)