The DayBreak Innovation Festival brought together a dynamic array of speakers, entrepreneurs, and innovators, and BWN was honored to host the Friday morning breakfast session.
Held at the Cargo Shed, the festival’s headquarters, this event unfolded across the city, showcasing the vibrant spirit of innovation.
BWN assembled a remarkable panel discussion, skillfully moderated by Tanya Drummond. Our speakers, representing diverse industries, shared their experiences of business growth while navigating the challenges of motherhood and multitasking. Despite focusing on seemingly domestic products, their innovative solutions propelled them to international and national success.
Among our outstanding speakers were Kristy Hunter, co-founder of Good Change Store, who recently secured a contract with Woolworths Australia; Catherine Hart of BabySleep, offering worldwide solutions for infant sleep; and Renee Hall of Lactation Station, known for her delicious lactation cookies available in 150 stores nationwide.
During the session, each speaker offered valuable insights:
Catherine Hart – Baby Sleep
- Advice for startups: Define your audience meticulously and maintain consistency in your messaging and presence on social media.
- Key lesson learned: Consistency is paramount; persistence pays off in building a successful brand.
- Greatest achievement: Developing a digital product with high demand and effective social media-driven sales conversion.
Kristy Hunter – Good Change
- Advice for startups: Embrace resilience and courageously navigate setbacks and challenges.
- Key lesson learned: Adaptability is crucial in responding to market dynamics and competition.
- Greatest achievement: Securing placement in Woolworths Australia, aligning with their vision for business expansion.
Renee Hall – The Lactation Station
- Advice for startups: Set clear goals and break them down into achievable tasks.
- Key lesson learned: Failures are opportunities for improvement; resilience is key.
- Greatest achievement: Creating a sustainable business while balancing motherhood and supporting family ventures.
The DayBreak Innovation Festival provided a platform for these entrepreneurs to share their journeys and insights, inspiring attendees to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams with resilience and determination.
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Baby Sleep Team ™ – Your Newborn, 3-4 month & Toddler Sleep Experts
