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
Starting your own business in a new country is an exciting opportunity, but it can also feel overwhelming. Whether you're just starting out with a brand new idea or looking to grow your existing business, confidence is a key ingredient to success. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources and support systems available to help you … Continue reading Finding The Confidence To Start Your Own Business In Australia
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
A humanitarian crisis of unprecedented scale has been unfolding in Sudan. Since April 2023, violent clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have displaced over 10.2 million people, exacerbating existing issues of conflict, disease outbreaks, economic instability and climate related natural disasters. The numbers are staggering. Half of … Continue reading Sudan in Crisis
Sydney food enthusiasts, we have a treat in store for you on Sunday, August 18th, 2024. Welcome Merchant is hosting a Malaysian pop-up event at Little Lagos in Enmore. The star of the show is Malar Sathasivam, the talented chef behind Sangee's Kitchen. This event promises to bring authentic Malaysian street food flavours to the … Continue reading Authentic Malaysian Cuisine at Little Lagos Pop-Up Event
Launching a business is a daunting task for anybody, but for refugees and people seeking asylum, the venture comes with an additional set of mental health challenges. We spoke with two entrepreneurs, Sparrow Uganda, a multi-talented creative, and Rawan Abdin, founder of One of a Kind Skincare, about their experiences starting and managing a business … Continue reading Overcoming mental health challenges in the world of business
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
World Refugee Day, celebrated each year on June 20, is a day to honour people who have been forced to flee their home to escape conflict or persecution. Refugees seek safety and protection in other countries, hoping to rebuild their lives and contribute to their new communities. However, despite their resilience and determination, refugees often … Continue reading Debunking common myths about refugees this World Refugee Day
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
