Welcome Merchant had the privilege of speaking to the founder of One of a Kind Skin, Rawan. A skincare business that started in 2020, derived from all-natural and sustainably sourced ingredients, with a message to treat yourself with kindness. A one-woman business championing natural Australian ingredients, with proceeds going to much-needed charities. Rawan was born … Continue reading Skincare That Gives Back | One of a Kind Skin
Empowering Women and Strengthening Communities Cafe Stepping Stone based in Canberra, and founded by Vanessa & Hannah, is more than just a cafe serving delicious vegetarian food and coffee. It is a social enterprise driving the initiative to provide employment and focused training for new migrant and refugee women struggling to find work. Moving to … Continue reading Empowering Women and Strengthening Communities
Hassanatu Bah, the founder of Natu Natural’s, was born in Guinea, West Africa. In 2017, she migrated to Australia, reuniting with her mother, who had fled her country due to the instability of civil war. In Australia, she completed high school as well as her HSC while eagerly pursuing her dreams. In 2020, she began … Continue reading Better Hair Days with Natu Natural’s
Rue Liew who goes by they/them pronouns is formerly from Malaysia and is still seeking asylum. They currently reside in Melbourne where they tend to their ceramics pop-up shop in Footscray. The pop-up shop, Liew Ceramics, hosts workshops & private events and offers an opportunity to shop for handmade ceramics. They have previously sold their … Continue reading Liew Ceramics Pop-Up Shop
Once again it is that time of the year to start gift shopping for your friends and family. The festive season comes around far too quickly. This is the time to spoil the ones you love and admire with a gift they will cherish. The small businesses featured have a passion for the products and … Continue reading The Perfect Presents for Your Loved Ones
Lida Mangal the founder of Ghan Fashion has been supporting women in Afghanistan through her online traditional clothing business. Her clothing pieces help the women, and their families gain some financial means with the Taliban regime taking away their agency and freedom. We spoke to Lida over a year ago discussing the topic of Afghan … Continue reading Lida Mangal on Ghan Fashion and The Taliban Regime
Aheda Amro is originally from a small village called Halhul, in Palestine. She comes from a large family of five brothers and three sisters. She is a mother to four children and her husband sadly passed away 14 years ago. She came to Australia in 2018 but could not work as a chef due to … Continue reading Cooking Classes and Resilience
Our names carry the weight of our culture and identity that has been selected by loved ones to represent us. The significance of someone’s name is integrated deep into their roots and shapes who they are. Mispronouncing or not attempting to get an ethnic name correct sends a negative impression to the person. The same … Continue reading More Than Just a Name
Emmanuel Asante migrated from Ghana West Africa to Australia 9 years ago and has been residing in Fairfield Western Sydney. He has always been passionate about pursuing art. Becoming an artist was something he fought for despite the doubters. His dream of becoming an artist became a reality once in Australia where he shares his … Continue reading Sydney Stories of Power | Emmanuel Asante Art
Owner of Hala Beauty Glam, Hala Elnour a beauty therapist born in Libya to Sudanese parents who lived in Egypt for four years and since then have moved to Australia. Before living in Canberra with her family and establishing her beauty business, she was based in Sydney with her parents. Her passion had always been … Continue reading All Things Beauty with Hala Beauty Glam
