About Wendy Johnson
Wendy Johnson has a Master’s Degree in Journalism, an Executive Certificate in Event Management and a few other quals under her belt. She has a nose for news and loves writing about the people who make Canberra a very special capital indeed.
Wendy has owned Clarity Communications Australia since 1998 and gives generously to the community through expert pro bono work. She is also the Communications Director for FASHFEST, and loves peeking beneath the seams to stitch up stories on all things fashion.
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When Jane Pettersen opened fashion boutique Pink in Braddon, she was surrounded by car yards and the grunge of the city. Jane was the first trader in the area and her challenge was to stand out. The answer? Paint the shop the prettiest pink possible and create a powerful girl’s playground smack in the middle of a very established 'boy...
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A group of 10 leading Canberra professionals have joined forces to support local charities to survive, thrive and continue serving the vulnerable in the community. The professionals have launched a 10x10 Philanthropy chapter in the capital and will hold an event on 31 March, each inviting a minimum of 10 guests. The sold-out event will have more than 150 guests...
Local Leaders
When Toni Morrison is asked what she loves most about her job as an insurance broker at allinsure she hesitates, but only because there’s so much to love. Toni has been in the insurance broking industry for more than two decades and getting to the office every morning to help businesses with their insurance needs still floats her boat. “It’s...
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When this year’s Australian Orthodontic Congress was cancelled a week before it was to start in Cairns because of COVID-19, Dr Robert Wei of Embrace Orthodontists simply got on with helping patients create beautiful smiles. Then he received an email. Despite the event's cancellation, the Australian Society of Orthodontists Foundation for Research and Education was still granting its 2020 Milton...
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Everyone has a story about how life has changed with COVID-19. For many young people, the pandemic has meant missing traditional graduation ceremonies and celebrations after years of hard work completing their degrees. For graduates entering professions that have an additional entrance hurdle, like the legal profession, COVID-19 has been even harsher. In Canberra, law graduates must complete additional training...
Expert Advice
Chris Oates first started in the finance industry as a client service officer in a financial planning firm. Although he grew up on a farm in Orange, and had the option of becoming a farmer, the world of numbers took him down the financial path. He has never looked back, but still enjoys returning to the family farm when he...
Expert Advice
It's said that one-third of small-to-medium-sized businesses fail in their first year of operation and half fail in their second year. So when Canberra business face2face Recruitment turned 15 this year, owner Kate Prior and her 24 staff popped the cork on the champagne. Kate knew she was daring when she opened the business. It meant she had to quit...
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When Holly Komorowski looks at a property, she doesn’t see a structure with a foundation, roof, windows and a front door. She sees a rich story full of character and life. It’s this unique approach that led Elite Agency to select home.byholly as one of its Top 50 Real Estate Industry Influencers for 2019. The annual awards celebrate leadership. As...
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Real estate runs in Sam Taylor’s blood. His family has been in the biz for three generations. When growing up, he wanted to be an architect. Then he thought he’d like to be a builder. Today he’s a dynamic, young, up-and-coming registered associate agent with McGrath Belconnen/Gungahlin. “This is only my third year in the industry and I’m loving it,”...
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Human-centred design. Annex is passionate about it because they know that great online experiences only happen through great execution. Annex is a full-service digital agency based in the city. Although only young, the company has experienced incredible growth since swinging its doors open in January this year. And the web development team, according to managing director Leigh Gittoes, balances the...
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Crisis. It’s often what leads a person to come into contact with the law, which is why Michael Kukulies-Smith says holistic solutions to legal issues are essential. Michael is a partner at Kamy Saeedi Law (KSL), a leading local law firm that doesn’t just believe in what the law is. KSL believes in what the law can be and how...
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In just three years, Belle Property Kingston has grown from four staff to 26. It’s not just their growth that’s impressive, it’s their performance. While still a relatively young franchise, Belle Property Kingston won two awards at the National Belle Awards held recently in Sydney. Out of 80 offices nationwide, Belle Property Kingston placed second for the total number of...
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It takes courage, persistence and resilience to run a business. Last night’s 2019 Telstra ACT Business of the Year awards recognised the capital’s best. With around 29,000 businesses in the ACT, it’s no mean feat to be on stage at these awards, now in their 27th year. Winners at last night’s gala event, held at Gandel Hall at the National...
Local Leaders
Sofia Ligeros knows the power of going that extra mile. It’s her determination that makes her a great cultural fit for Independent Property Management. Sofia’s magic combination of professionalism, empathy and high-energy levels enable her to make such a difference to landlords and tenants. Like the prospective tenant she met around a year ago who was desperate to find a...
Local Leaders
home.byholly has just had a major growth spurt, with the addition of the McReynolds family — a father, mother and son team, all passionate about, and experts in, real estate. Even though now larger, the home.byholly team remains dedicated to providing boutique, personal, hands-on service, something the McReynolds are masters at. Jenny McReynolds says the trio was attracted to join...
Local Leaders
Justin Wong is a numbers guy. He loves crunching them, and helping clients understand and use them to full advantage in business. That’s why Justin opened PAQ Group, a bookkeeping and payroll solution that has designed its services especially for small business. “The benefits of understanding your financial position are enormous,” says Justin. “It lets business owners focus on their...