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Are you ready to hear real, unfiltered conversations with inspiring voices who are redefining what it means to do business with purpose. These panelists spark connection, creativity, and the kind of insight you’ll actually use.

How to monetise an online community

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Facilitated by the one and only

Fiona Johnston

Owner of Peach

You’ve never met a money coach like Fi before. For her, it’s not about profit OR purpose; one fuels the other.

Fi has dedicated her 20+ year career to small businesses as a chartered accountant (yes, really!), fractional CFO, business strategist and money coach for women.

She has helped many small businesses make a lot of money, which earned her the title of ‘Rainmaker.’

Fi talks about money making, psychology and management - try running a profitable small business without these!

Fi is the co-founder of the Ripple Festival and one of your festival hosts, facilitating panels, introducing artists and taking good care of you.

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Cailin Marwahai

Owner of Your Style Coach, Influencer & Online Business Extraordinaire


From bold colour palettes to bold business moves, she’s the definition of showing up with style and substance.

Please welcome to the stage one of Australia’s most stylish digital entrepreneurs… Caitlin Marwahai.

Founder & CEO of CM Style Squad, Caitlin transformed her passion for personal styling into a thriving seven‑figure online community, empowering thousands of women to “get dressed with confidence every day.” As an influential Instagram creator (@bycaitlinanne), she blends expert colour consulting, course creation, and engaging reels to help women curate wardrobes that work, without breaking the bank.

If you’re ready to show up, stand out, and feel damn good doing it, this is the woman to learn from!

Sammi Dobbinson & Mandy Couzens

Bloggers and Co-Founders of Mamma Knows West

Get ready for your next big family outing with a dash of fun and real mum energy—stuffed full of honest recommendations, local finds, and a whole lot of heart.

Meet Melbournes dynamic duo Sammi Dobinson & Mandy Couzens, the pair behind Mamma Knows West.

Starting from a simple shared passion for playgrounds and local café adventures, they turned their blog and Instagram feed into the go‑to hub for families in Melbourne’s west, all while juggling life with kids. Mamma Knows West now delivers the best playgrounds, parks, indoor play centres, cafes, markets and free‑or‑low‑cost adventures every single week.

As Instagram storytellers they keep busy parents in the loop with playful posts, giveaways, and community events, making every weekend feel like a new adventure.

If you're ready to discover hidden gems, reclaim weekends with your little ones, and find real‑world tips from mums who get it, you do not want to miss out on Ripple Festival.

Dante St James

Serial Entrepreneur, LinkedIn Top Voice, Meta Certified Trainer at Dante St James

Are you ready for a taste of entrepreneurial adrenaline, tech wisdom, and some “I-can’t-believe-he-did-that”?

Introducing Dante St James, A Meta‑certified trainer, LinkedIn Top Voice 2024, and serial founder behind Clickstarter, Speakstarter and Dante St James Consulting.

After 13 years in radio, Dante was told he was “too old, unemployable, and would struggle to learn” so he launched a web agency, sold it (clearing debt in 2022), flipped cafés during the pandemic and now pulling in over $3M annually transforming his business into powerhouse training programs working with Meta AU/NZ, governments, startups and corporates

If you’re looking to diversify income, harness digital tools, master public speaking and messagecraft or just learn how to start, scale and sustain ventures while staying true to yourself, You do not want to miss Dante on this panel. Come ready to learn how bold pivots, tech mastery and show-stopping storytelling can redefine your next chapter.

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Marketing That Moves The Needle

(And The Money)

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Facilitated by the one and only

Mia Fileman

Owner of Campaign Del Mar

Online business today is a marketing swamp.

It’s awash with self-proclaimed gurus, seven-figure megaphoners, and regurgitated formulas that don’t work.

Mia Fileman has had a gutful. She’s known for her straight-shooting, no-BS approach—calling out the fluff, the false promises, and the tactics with a shelf life of five minutes.

A global marketing and campaign strategist, Mia has spent two decades honing her craft—working for brands like Vegemite, Maybelline, and BIC.

Now, she's a marketing trainer and mentor for SMEs, helping them create memorable, multi-channel marketing that delivers tangible business results.

As the founder of Campaign Del Mar, co-founder of Ripple Festival, mum, and proud defence partner, Mia proves that success doesn’t have to mean constant chaos. She’s built a career on smart strategy over chasing shiny objects, showing that strong boundaries, clear priorities, and sustainable marketing can fuel real growth—without selling out.

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Jarrah Brailey

Founder and CEO of Jampacked Agency

From creative kid to powerhouse agency founder — meet Jarrah Brailey. 👋

At just 26, Jarrah has built a thriving digital marketing agency, scaled countless brands, and generated record-breaking results — but according to her, she’s just getting started.

As the Founder & CEO of Jampacked Agency, Jarrah leads a team specialising in content creation, paid ads, and organic growth strategies that actually deliver. Think 11x ROAS, 96% revenue jumps, and skyrocketing website traffic — all through strategic, data-driven marketing with heart.

At Ripple Festival, Jarrah will be sharing the real story behind building brands that stand out, the paid vs. organic strategie

Sammi Dobbinson & Mandy Couzens

Bloggers and Co-Founders of Mamma Knows West

Get ready for your next big family outing with a dash of fun and real mum energy—stuffed full of honest recommendations, local finds, and a whole lot of heart.

Meet Melbournes dynamic duo Sammi Dobinson & Mandy Couzens, the pair behind Mamma Knows West.

Starting from a simple shared passion for playgrounds and local café adventures, they turned their blog and Instagram feed into the go‑to hub for families in Melbourne’s west, all while juggling life with kids. Mamma Knows West now delivers the best playgrounds, parks, indoor play centres, cafes, markets and free‑or‑low‑cost adventures every single week.

As Instagram storytellers they keep busy parents in the loop with playful posts, giveaways, and community events, making every weekend feel like a new adventure.

If you're ready to discover hidden gems, reclaim weekends with your little ones, and find real‑world tips from mums who get it, you do not want to miss out on Ripple Festival.

Dante St James

Serial Entrepreneur, LinkedIn Top Voice, Meta Certified Trainer at Dante St James

Are you ready for a taste of entrepreneurial adrenaline, tech wisdom, and some “I-can’t-believe-he-did-that”?

Introducing Dante St James, A Meta‑certified trainer, LinkedIn Top Voice 2024, and serial founder behind Clickstarter, Speakstarter and Dante St James Consulting.

After 13 years in radio, Dante was told he was “too old, unemployable, and would struggle to learn” so he launched a web agency, sold it (clearing debt in 2022), flipped cafés during the pandemic and now pulling in over $3M annually transforming his business into powerhouse training programs working with Meta AU/NZ, governments, startups and corporates

If you’re looking to diversify income, harness digital tools, master public speaking and messagecraft or just learn how to start, scale and sustain ventures while staying true to yourself, You do not want to miss Dante on this panel. Come ready to learn how bold pivots, tech mastery and show-stopping storytelling can redefine your next chapter.