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Empowering people with chronic illness

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The Spoonie Society was founded in Melbourne, Australia by Dominique Ribeiro Da Silva and Helene Hill. Dominique and Helene are very familiar with the suffering and stigma that is associated with having a chronic illness as they both suffer from Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.

Dominique was diagnosed with Endometriosis in July of 2019 via laparoscopy & endometriosis excision. She has since undergone multiple procedures in order to obtain the best quality of life. Dominique has built a career in digital marketing working for Australia’s leading publisher for the health industry. Dominique’s entrepreneurial spirit has assisted in bringing The Spoonie Society to fruition and hopes that this diary will assist in supporting the spoonie community.

Helene was diagnosed with Endometriosis in August of 2018 and has also undergone multiple surgeries & procedures includinga ketamine infusion for pain. Helene has a Bachelors in Fashion Design from Whitehouse Institute of Design and has previously worked in Hong Kong for a global sourcing company. In addition to this Helene is a strongwoman athlete and was crowned Victoria’s 3rd Strongest Woman in 2019.

Dominique and Helene met through social media in 2020 after sharing their journey’s with Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Together Dominique and Helene hope that through The Spoonie Society, chronic illness sufferers will find their voice and help gain awareness on chronic illnesses.

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AI and data sovereignty set to lead business innovations in 2025

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As businesses embrace cutting-edge tech, challenges like data sovereignty and AI are taking centre stage.

 

Over the past six months, the AI industry has seen significant advancements, with competing models such as Meta’s Luma and Google’s Gemini entering the market.

However, these developments come with a reality check. Building large language models (LLMs) requires substantial computing power and time, making immediate returns on investment unlikely.

One promising innovation is agentic AI, a step beyond generative AI, which enables proactive, automated solutions.

For instance, this technology could stabilise IT systems autonomously, diagnosing and resolving issues without human intervention.

Data sovereignty has also emerged as a key focus, with increasing emphasis on keeping data within national borders to comply with local laws. This has driven the adoption of sovereign clouds and private data centres, ensuring secure and localised data processing for AI development.

Deepak Ajmani, Vice President of ANZ & APAC Emerging Markets at Confluent, joins to discuss the evolving business landscape.

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Experts explore how to nurture a resilient business mindsets

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How emotional strength and flexibility is driving success in uncertain times.

Catherine Delcin, Managing Attorney at Delcin Consulting Group, delved into the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset and the traits that foster resilience within a business. She highlighted the essential role of adaptable leadership in navigating change and challenges.

Delcin emphasised that resilient character traits—such as persistence, emotional strength, and flexibility—are critical for entrepreneurs and leaders looking to guide their teams through uncertain times.

Adaptability, she notes, is key to thriving in today’s dynamic work environment. By nurturing these traits, leaders can build a resilient workforce ready to tackle any obstacle and stay motivated in the face of adversity. Her insights provide valuable takeaways for any leader aiming to foster a resilient and high-performing team.

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Australian boxing legend reflects on career and historic title win

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A look back at the fighter’s four world titles and the decades-long fight for justice after a controversial decision

In The Driver’s Seat shines a light on unconventional success stories. Each episode takes viewers on a journey into the lives of industry leaders, trailblazers, and entrepreneurs who have carved their own unique paths to success.

Hosted by Penny Lane, Founder and CEO The Perfect Cosmetics Company.

In this episode, Penny is joined by former champion boxer, Jeff Fenech.

Jeff Fenech compiled one of the most outstanding international records in the modern history of Australian boxing. Nicknamed the “Marrickville Mauler” early in his career, Jeff has an extraordinary four world boxing titles to his credit – in four different weight divisions, his fourth title being retroactively awarded thirty years after the controversial decision in 1991. Fenech joined a select group of boxers to have won world boxing titles across four weight divisions. Jeff Fenech was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1986 as an Athlete Member for his contribution to the sport of boxing. #in the driver’s seat

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