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The TKTN TeamMeet the team from The Kitchen Table Network

www.tktn.com.au

Kerry Stewart-HaynesCo-founder & Director of The Kitchen Table Network(TKTN)

Kerry Stewart-Haynes is half head honcho (not official title) of The Kitchen Table Network with her friend and business partner, Jackie Price. Kerry is sole parent to three wild and energetic little boys who are the source of constant challenge. With a background in ‘people’ oriented positions from Receptionist to Flight Attendant, Kerry has gleaned much insight from her observations of human beings and brings this info to The (Kitchen) Table. Believing that personal happiness is the key to world peace (!), she is passionate about encouraging women to be more than a spectator to life, bolstering community from within, and growing her three sons into caring and responsible young men. www.tktn.com.au

kerry@tktn.com.au0434 983 777

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Jackie PriceCo-founder & Director of The Kitchen Table Network (TKTN)

Jackie started The Kitchen Table Network with business partner (and friend) Kerry Stewart-Haynes. She is married to the ever tolerant Neil and has two gorgeous girls. Born in the UK, Jackie has a background in event co-ordination and recruitment, positions which have taught her much about the strengths, fragilities and just plain funny bits of human nature.

Happily relocating to Australia in 1996 (to marry the ever tolerant Neil), she worked in customer service before taking up her biggest challenge – motherhood.

In her capacity as Director and MC at The Kitchen Table Network, Jackie is passionate about providing events that make it not only easy but fun for women in business to connect.

www.tktn.com.au jackie@tktn.com.au0423 965 020

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Tatia PowerBranch Manager Mt Gravatt TKTNTatia Power has worked in advertising and marketing (including outdoor, print and digital media) for the past 7 years. Prior to this Tatia was a Corporate Trainer who got to travel extensively working with large corporations to improve their leadership and team working skills.

This background taught her the importance of presenting well and making long term, mutually beneficial contacts.

Aside from running the Mt Gravatt branch of The Kitchen Table Network with her long time friend, Lynn, Tatia works as a Campaign Solution Consultant for ReachLocal.

When she isn’t glued to the computer, she is enjoying life with her wonderful husband Mick and their two children, Sahtrea and Kaylum.

www.tktn.com.aumtgravatt@tktn.com.au0425 024 420

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Lynn JeffersonBranch ManagerMt Gravatt TKTN &Social Worker

Lynn Jefferson has a degree in Social Work and has worked for the past 12 years in the fields of child protection, youth & family and most recently disability services.

She is passionate about promoting Social justice and empowering people within their community.

Lynn set up the Mount Gravatt branch of The Kitchen Table Network, with her long time friend Tatia and is keen to support women to achieve a work life balance and personal growth through positive connections.

When she isn’t networking, Lynn is looking after her gorgeous baby Ethan with her equally gorgeous husband Leighton.

www.tktn.com.au mtgravatt@tktn.com.au0409 054 134

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Meet our MembersTKTN has so many talented members – browse through to learn about them and their businesses

Sue LesterMaster Practitioner of NLP & HypnosisResults Coach & SpeakerDirector of Growing ContentDuring over 20 years in education and social enterprise the one thing that stood out for Sue Lester is that the only thing really stopping people from moving forward is their mindset. Help them change that and they can change their world. In 2007 Sue started her business Growing Content to do just that. Sue Lester is an educator, Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming and Hypnosis, a Personal Results Coach and speaker. She uses NLP and Hypnosis therapeutically with clients at Paddington Clinic in Brisbane two days per week, and firmly believes in holistic well-being. Sue developed and runs De-Stress For Success workshops and retreats, the Conception Coaching program for those struggling to conceive, and numerous in-house training programs for a variety of organizations. Topics in demand include ‘Self Leadership’ and ‘Communication With Connection’. In demand as a guest speaker, Sue also writes regularly for a number of online magazines and forums. Somewhere in all of that Sue makes time to de-stress herself with bush & beach walks, travel with her partner Peter, and chocolate.

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www.growingcontent.com.au sue@growingcontent.com.au0428 128 679 or 07 3103 2679

Helen BahrChinese Traditional Massage ClinicHelen was qualified in Chinese Traditional Massage in China and brought that experience to Australia, where she enhanced her skills by completing a Diploma in Remedial Massage. She couples her massage skills with Chinese Herbal Medicine to relieve patients problems.

Helen has worked with patients suffering from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue and has helped to relieve their painful conditions.

Her company is based on the belief that her customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Her entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of Helen’s business is from repeat customers and referrals www.traditionalchineseclinic.com

Helen.bahr@yahoo.com.au0401 426 926 or 07 3161 4743

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Ryan McDonald SmithDigital ArtistDirector of Younique Creation

Ryan is a very talented Digital Artist who is passionate about working with businesses to find their ‘Younique’ image.

He builds customised websites, develops corporate mascots and cartoons, designs business cards and stationery, offers website and email hosting – and the list goes on!

His creative flair means his websites and designs are always a little different from the norm – which helps them get NOTICED, not just seen!

We have a few men at TKTN too!

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www.youniquecreation.com ryan@youniquecreation.com0413 729 665 or 07 3801 4187

Samantha MonahanCPA, B.Com (Acctg)Advanced Bookkeeping & Consulting

Samantha set up Advanced Bookkeeping & Consulting with her best friend, Leesa Dalton who are both degree qualified & Certified Practising Accountants. Sammy runs the Brisbane office while Leesa runs their Sydney office.

Sammy & Leesa started their company so they could focus on helping develop small businesses to their full potential. Sammy is devoted to offering valuable financial advice and services to all her customers.

Working from home gives her the flexibility to build her business and still enjoy family time with her 2 gorgeous girls and husband Anthony.

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www.samsabc.com.au samantha@samsabc.com.au0424 190 448 or 07 3348 4323

Moana RobinsonArbonne ConsultantExecutive Regional Vice President

Moana Robinson is Executive Regional Vice President for Arbonne - an International skin care and cosmetic company specializing in botanically based products which include a fantastic Anti-Ageing range. Prior to this business Moana helped her husband in their hydraulics business which supports the mining industry. Moana started her career many years ago as a legal secretary and worked in this role almost constantly while her daughters were young; working both full-time and then part-time. In 1994 the Hydraulics Business was started from the ground up and Moana helped with this while still working full-time in the city as a legal secretary. Moana’s passion has always been an interest in helping people to look, feel and be their best. During the year 2006 Moana completed a Beauty Therapy Diploma and had a salon business for a short time. However going back to the family business was a necessity at the time. Everything worked out perfectly when Moana discovered Arbonne International and realized that it would fit into an already busy lifestyle. After attaining the level of Area Manager Moana was able to back away from the hydraulic business and now as an Executive Regional Vice President is able to successfully run her Arbonne business full-time and show others how it can be done. A large part of the Arbonne business is meeting people, helping them develop and also investing in personal development so Moana loves attending networking events and developing quality relationships. It is a wonderful world out there and so many people have so much potential – This is what Moana enjoys about her business – Seeing others develop and reach their full potential.

beautyglow.myarbonne.com.au beautyglow@hyperfluid.com.au0419 120 087

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Nicola SmithDivine TherapyHeavenly Massage Treatments

Nicola Smith is a Massage Therapist who is passionate about the benefits of Massage Therapy. She achieved her Business Studies Degree in 1996, and went on to pursue a successful career in retail management, at store level, then later into head office positions in Merchandise Planning.

After suffering from years of headaches, migraines, stiff neck, muscle tightness and pain, due to too many hours in front of a computer (!), Nicola discovered the benefits of Massage. She then went on to study massage and became a Therapist herself. As well as benefitting specific muscle complaints or injuries, and promoting relaxation, she believes Massage Therapy is essential for maintaining overall wellbeing and general health.

Nicola holds a Diploma in Remedial Massage, and is a fully accredited member of the Association of Massage Therapists.

www.divine-therapy.comnic@divine-therapy.com.au 0419 483 689

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