22/10/2025
I recently had the good fortune to sit next to the incredible Dr Leanne Faulkner at a Hunter Business Women’s Network event — and what an inspiring experience it was!
Dr Faulkner is an engaging and genuine keynote speaker with first-hand experience in building a successful international brand, Billy Goat Soap. Now, having completed her PhD on the role mental health plays in business ownership, she’s helping other small business owners not just survive, but thrive.
Through her business, Fortitude at Work, and her podcast, The Better Business Book Club, Leanne continues to support and empower business owners to strengthen both their resilience and wellbeing.
After sharing some of my own small business struggles with her, Leanne kindly recommended a few books to read — and in fact, one of them arrived from her just yesterday. This little boost came at exactly the right moment.
Thank you, Leanne, for your generosity and your down-to-earth approach to supporting small business owners.
A huge thank you as well to HBWN for another inspiring event that brings together women in business for such meaningful and supportive conversations.
