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Supporting tradies & the amazing Ladies Behind the Tradies 💛 Founder of Building Connections | Business GP for family-run trade businesses | Helping women in the building industry feel seen, supported & successful.

29/10/2026

What if we were as addicted to our partners, our kids, our health and our businesses as we are to scrolling our phones or watching Netflix?

Andy from Lifestyle Tradie raised this in a Facebook Live yesterday, and it really got me thinking.

Imagine how different our lives could look if we put that same energy, time and attention into the things that really matter.

As business owners, we can get so caught up doing all the things, ticking boxes, putting out fires and getting through the day that we forget to make time for the things that actually move the needle.

And I'm not only talking about business.

What are we doing to move the needle in our relationships? Our health? Our family life? And in creating a business that gives us the life we actually want?

Because being busy and making progress aren't always the same thing.

And sometimes the things that make the biggest difference aren't the big, complicated things. They're the little things we choose to do consistently.

It's certainly made me stop and think about where I'm putting my own time and energy.

So here's a question for you…

Are you spending your time being busy, or are you making time for the things that really matter?

24/10/2026

There’s something so special about family recipes. ❤️

Today I’ve been busy making Grandma’s Apple Pie for the family coming over for lunch, and as I was making it, so many beautiful childhood memories came flooding back.

I can still remember being a little girl, helping Grandma make the icing for her apple pie. And even now, all these years later, there’s still that same excitement at a family gathering when someone walks in with Grandma’s Apple Pie!

The recipe comes from a very special book my brother put together for us all for Christmas the year we lost Mum. Rose’s Loved Ones Cookbook is filled with all our family favourites, lovingly brought together so those recipes, stories and traditions can live on.

And the best part? Our girls have now mastered Grandma’s Apple Pie too. 🥰

Four generations connected through something as simple as an apple pie.

It’s funny how food can do that, isn't it? Bring back memories, make us feel close to those who are no longer with us, and create new memories for the next generation.

It’s so much more than apple pie. It’s family, love and a little piece of our history being passed down.

19/10/2026

A little time away to reconnect. ❤️

Phil and I escaped to Cowes for the weekend, and it was just what we needed.

Sunrises, sunsets, long walks along the beach, a visit to the Nobbies and some beautiful fresh seafood cooked on the BBQ. Nothing fancy, just time together.

Over the past few months, I'd been feeling like we'd become a little out of sync. Not because anything was wrong, but because life, business and all the things that need our attention had been taking up so much space.

When you work together and live together, there's certainly no shortage of conversation!

But something this weekend reminded me of is that communicating and connecting aren't always the same thing.

Sometimes we get so busy managing life together that we forget to simply enjoy it together.

No big discussions or problems to solve this weekend. Just slowing down, enjoying each other's company and making space for us.

We also came home with a commitment to be more intentional about spending time with friends and family. Those people we keep saying we must catch up with, but somehow another month slips by.

Because connection doesn't always happen just because we care about someone. Sometimes we need to make room for it.

And really, isn't that what makes all the hard work worthwhile?

Here's to more moments like these, and not waiting until life slows down to enjoy them. ❤️

12/10/2026

That icky, uncomfortable feeling… what if it isn’t always a sign to back away?

What if sometimes it’s a sign that there’s something worth stepping into?

I’ve been reflecting lately on the things I do now that I would never have had the confidence to do 15 or 30 years ago.

The discomfort hasn’t necessarily disappeared. I’ve just become more willing to do the thing anyway.

Walk into the room. Start the conversation. Say yes to the opportunity. Put yourself out there.

And quite often, there’s something really worthwhile waiting on the other side.

I’d love to know — when have you stepped into something that felt uncomfortable and been glad afterwards that you did?

Maybe your story is exactly what someone else needs to hear today.

01/10/2026

It’s the 1st again… so here I am with your check-in. 🧡

The older I get, the more I realise that looking after ourselves is about so much more than eating well, moving our bodies and remembering to book the appointments.

We humans are actually pretty simple creatures underneath all the busyness.

We need to feel safe.
We need to feel connected.
We need to feel like we belong somewhere.
We need purpose.
We need rest.
And I reckon we need a decent dose of fun too.

Yet somehow those basic needs can be the first things to disappear when life gets full.

We keep working.
Keep showing up.
Keep looking after everyone else.
Keep saying “I’ll get to that.”
So today, rather than giving you another thing to add to the list, I want to give you a few questions.

How’s your body?
Have you noticed anything different or something you’ve been putting off getting checked?

How’s your head?
Is there room up there to think, or are there 47 tabs open and one of them is playing music you can’t find? 😅

How connected do you feel?
Who are the people you can be completely yourself with — no fixing, performing or pretending required?

Are you having any fun?
Not productive fun. Not networking disguised as fun. Actual this makes me feel good fun.

And finally…

What do you need right now?

That might be a GP appointment.
A conversation.
Some help.
A boundary.
A walk.
A laugh.
A quiet afternoon.
Or a coffee with someone who gets it.

You don't have to overhaul your life today.
Simply notice.

Because sometimes the best self-care starts with paying attention to what your body — and the rest of you — has been trying to say.

And as always, please know your body. If something has changed or doesn’t feel right, get it checked.

Body. Mind. Connection. Joy.

How are you doing this month? 🧡
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26/09/2026

Soaking up the beauty of Spring 🌼

The canola fields, the wild flowers so beautiful if we could skip the hayfever it would be perfect 😅

01/09/2026

Sometimes the best gift is the one you give yourself. 🧡

And sometimes that gift is simply paying attention.

It’s the first of the month, which means I’m popping up with my little reminder again.

It started as a reminder to check your breasts and know your body — something that will always be incredibly important to me.
These days, I think it’s worth making the check-in a little bigger.

How’s your body?
Anything changed? Anything you’ve been meaning to get checked?

How’s your mind?
A little too much going on up there lately?

How’s your soul?
Are you making room for the people and things that make you feel good, or have they slowly been squeezed out by everything else?

And then there’s the question we’re often not very good at asking ourselves…

What do I need?
Not what does the business need.
Not what does the family need.
Not what does everyone else need from me.

What do I need?

Maybe it’s making that appointment you keep putting off.

Maybe it’s an early night, a walk, a coffee with a friend, asking for help, saying no to something… or saying yes to something that’s purely for you.

It doesn’t have to be big.

Give yourself a few minutes today to notice what your body, mind and soul have been trying to tell you.

And please, if something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t put it off. Get it checked.

That might just be one of the best gifts you ever give yourself. 🧡
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28/08/2026

Kylie Jansen ~ Growing Greatness threw this question into the mix on our Walk & Talk today…

What are you building right now that will outlast the effort it took to build it?

It’s one of those questions that follows you home.

For me, I keep coming back to connection.
Building a community takes time.

Relationships take time. Creating spaces where people feel comfortable enough to have real conversations, ask for help, share what they know and cheer someone else on takes time too.

You don’t always see the result of that effort straight away.

Then you hear that two people you introduced are now working together. Someone says a conversation was exactly what they needed that week. A friendship forms. An opportunity comes from a connection made months ago.

And you realise the thing you’re building is bigger than the event, the coffee, the lunch or the introduction.

That’s the bit I hope outlasts the effort.

Thanks Kylie for today’s Walk & Talk, the photo, and particularly for the question. Kylie has a wonderful way of bringing women together around conversations that go a little deeper than the usual “how’s business?” definitely worth connecting with her if that sounds like your kind of thing too.

Now I’m curious… what are you building that you hope will outlast the effort it takes to create it?

01/08/2026

🌸 Your health is your greatest asset—don’t leave it to chance. 🌸

In the building industry, we’re often checking permits, plans, and project timelines—but when was the last time you checked in on you?

Whether you’re on the tools or behind the desk, early detection saves lives. Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate—and neither does heart disease, skin cancer, or stress-related burnout. Men and women, this is your sign to take your health seriously.

Let’s make the 1st of every month your official self-check-in day. Block it in your calendar. Put a sticky note on the mirror. Set a phone reminder. 💗💪

👉 Breast checks
👉 Skin checks
👉 Mental health check-ins
👉 Blood pressure and routine GP visits
👉 Asking for support when you need it

is more than a hashtag—it’s a commitment to yourself, your family, and your future.

Let’s normalise looking after ourselves as much as we do our businesses.

Tag someone to remind them too. 📅💖

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26/07/2026

A fabulous Sunday celebrating Christmas in July with an awesome bunch of people Yering Meadows Golf Club

Golf, live music, bbq, drinks and great company. Thanks to the dedicated committee for putting on such a fun day ⛳️🎄🎅

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