Shaping Creative Futures: Michelle Crotty from Chisholm Institute

In this episode of HER Peninsula, Sophie sits down with Michelle Crotty, the Manager of Art, Design and Environment at Chisholm Institute, a creative leader who has built a dynamic career centred around education, innovation, and nurturing local talent. Michelle takes us through her career journey…

Pouring Heart into Wine – Rhiannon Goodwin’s Peninsula Chapter

In this episode of HER Peninsula, Sophie sits down with Rhiannon, the creative force behind Rhino Tiger Bear, a small batch wine label making waves on the Mornington Peninsula. Rhiannon shares her journey from her Canadian roots to falling in love with winemaking in Australia. We dive into how he…

Finding Strength & Friendship: Meagan & Heather of BreastFoot Forward

In this uplifting and genuine episode, Sophie sits down with Meagan and Heather, two remarkable women whose individual breast-cancer journeys brought them together and sparked the creation of BreastFoot Forward.  They talk candidly about the challenges of diagnosis and treatment, how the experienc…

From Passion to Profession – Amber Gardener’s Local Lens

What started as a creative outlet has grown into a thriving business capturing the heart and soul of the Mornington Peninsula. In this episode, we sit down with Amber Gardener, the woman behind Natural Light Photography, to hear how she turned her passion into a career. Amber shares her journey i…

Crafting the Customer Experience with Ainslie Lubbock

In this episode of HER Peninsula, we sit down with Ainslie Lubbock, one of Victoria’s most respected hospitality leaders, and the driving force behind the renowned dining experience at Pt. Leo Estate. Ainslie shares her career journey in hospitality, from her early experiences to becoming a key fi…

Jackie Green on Art, Action, and Making Space for Girls

In this episode of HER Peninsula, we chat with Jackie Green, a dynamic local artist whose early career involved some seriously daring sign writing. Jackie shares stories from those early days, where creativity met risk, and how her love of sport, despite limited opportunities for girls at the time,…

Fertility, Flow & the Female Body – Kirsten Wolfe’s Healing Approach

Kirsten Wolfe has helped thousands of women on the Mornington Peninsula navigate their fertility journeys with compassion, insight, and the support of traditional Chinese medicine. In this episode, she shares her holistic approach to hormonal balance, fertility treatment, IVF support, and emotiona…

Swimming with Purpose – Judith Muir’s Journey Beneath the Surface

Judith Muir has spent decades introducing people to the wonders of the water through her work with Polperro Dolphin Swim in Sorrento. But her journey goes far deeper than dolphin tours, it’s about connection, conservation, and helping people find a sense of peace and purpose in nature. In this ep…

HER PENINSULA - Trailer