Central West Inspired Women

Central West Inspired Women A networking initiative for Central West women across all industries to connect, learn and thrive.

27/08/2026

Have you all been putting your new skills to practice?

There was so much to learn at last week’s Own your Audience Workshop with Sophie Hansen. Managing your socials and a newsletter alongside work or running a business can feel a little overwhelming at times, but we are just taking one little thing at a time and hoping our routine shifts!

Thanks to all the women who joined us for this event, and especially to those who shared their thoughts with us on the day.

What is your best social media or newsletter tip to share?

Have you booked your seat for Connected Conversations Grenfell? We have a terrific line up of local women on our panel a...
26/08/2026

Have you booked your seat for
Connected Conversations Grenfell?

We have a terrific line up of local women on our panel and it’s shaping up to be a really great night. Join us for an evening of connection, collaboration and conversation.

Connected Conversations Grenfell
Thursday 10 September
6-8.30pm
Unwind Cafe

Book your seat here:
https://events.humanitix.com/connected-conversations-in-grenfell

This is a FREE event, but registration is essential. Complimentary catering will be provided on the night, with drinks available for individual purchase.

Connected Conversations Grenfell is a Central West Inspired Women program, proudly brought to you by Regional Development Australia Central West with the support of CommBank and Weddin Shire Council.

26/08/2026

We asked our attendees four quick questions as they left our Own Your Audience Workshop with Sophie Hansen and the answers were so good!

Thanks to everyone who shared so generously!

25/08/2026

We asked and you delivered!

Heres just a taste of what some of our attendees from last week’s Own your Audience Workshop with Sophie Hansen had to say after a big session of learning all things Instagram and Newsletters.

Thanks to everyone who attended and asked the burning questions we all have in our heads And big thanks to Sophie for leading such a great workshop and helping us all to understand why the connection between socials and email marketing is so so important!

25/08/2026

So much great content from Sophie Hansen at last weeks Own Your Audience social media and newsletters workshop.
Thanks for sharing so much so generously Sophie Hansen | Food Writer | Orange NSW
Who has been busy applying your new skills?!

CONNECTED CONVERSATIONS GRENFELLMeet Xan McAlpineThe Social HerdAlexandra MacAlpine (better known as Xan) founded The So...
21/08/2026

CONNECTED CONVERSATIONS GRENFELL
Meet Xan McAlpine
The Social Herd

Alexandra MacAlpine (better known as Xan) founded The Social Herd in 2020 - a creative studio which focuses on working with brands and businesses across rural and regional Australia to tell their stories through a combination of photography, film and storytelling.

Alexandra has worked with a wide array of rural and regional businesses, both large and small within the agricultural, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. She is a regular contributor to Graziher Magazine, and her work has also featured in other regional publications over the years. She lives on a sheep grazing property with her husband Alexander and their young children.

Keen to hear more? We know we cant wait!
Join us for an evening of Community, Business and Collaboration.

Connected Conversations
Unwind, Grenfell
Thursday September 10, 2026
6.00 - 8.30pm

https://events.humanitix.com/connected-conversations-in-grenfell

This is a FREE event, but registration is essential. Complimentary catering will be provided on the night, with drinks available for individual purchase.

Connected Conversations Cowra is a Central West Inspired Women program, proudly brought to you by Regional Development Australia Central West with the support of CommBank and Cowra Business Chamber.



This is a FREE event, but registration is essential. Complimentary catering will be provided on the night, with drinks available for individual purchase.

Connected Conversations Grenfell is a Central West Inspired Women program, proudly brought to you by Regional Development Australia Central West with the support of CommBank and Weddin Shire Council.

CONNECTED CONVERSATIONS GRENFELLMeet Elyse McKnightPaper Daisy StudioElyse is the founder and creative director of Paper...
20/08/2026

CONNECTED CONVERSATIONS GRENFELL
Meet Elyse McKnight
Paper Daisy Studio

Elyse is the founder and creative director of Paper Daisy Studio, a bespoke floral design studio in Grenfell creating timeless wedding and event florals across the Central West. With a background in design and years in fashion, she brings an eye for detail and a deep appreciation for natural beauty to every arrangement.

Elyse believes flowers should feel personal, not trend driven. Inspired by the seasons and Australian grown blooms, her designs are abundant, elegant and effortlessly romantic.

She is also co founder of Bud to Blossoms Flower Farm, growing seasonal flowers with a focus on sustainable floristry. From birthdays to big country weddings, her focus stays the same: florals that tell a story.

Keen to hear more? We know we can't wait!
Join us for an evening of Community, Business and Collaboration.

Connected Conversations Grenfell
Unwind Cafe
Thursday September 10, 2026
6.00 - 8.30pm

https://events.humanitix.com/connected-conversations-in-grenfell

This is a FREE event, but registration is essential. Complimentary catering will be provided on the night, with drinks available for individual purchase.

Connected Conversations Grenfell is a Central West Inspired Women program, proudly brought to you by Regional Development Australia Central West with the support of CommBank and Weddin Shire Council.

CONNECTED CONVERSATIONS GRENFELLMeet Natalie CaruanaNatalie Caruana is a regional business owner, educator and passionat...
19/08/2026

CONNECTED CONVERSATIONS GRENFELL
Meet Natalie Caruana

Natalie Caruana is a regional business owner, educator and passionate advocate for rural communities. With her family, she runs an agritourism business in regional NSW, creating farm experiences that connect people with agriculture and showcase the resilience of rural communities.

Alongside the family business, Natalie is an educator at her local Catholic school, with a career spanning education, business and community leadership, including property management for international clients and work with MND NSW supporting families through difficult circumstances.

Her own experience as a carer has shaped her commitment to compassion and service. She sits on several community boards and is preparing to launch a charity focused on educational opportunities for rural and regional families.

For Natalie, meaningful connections and shared experiences are at the heart of thriving regional Australia.

Keen to hear more? We know we can't wait!
Join us for an evening of Community, Business and Collaboration.

Connected Conversations
Unwind, Grenfell
Thursday September 10, 2026
6.00 - 8.30pm

https://events.humanitix.com/connected-conversations-in-grenfell

This is a FREE event, but registration is essential. Complimentary catering will be provided on the night, with drinks available for individual purchase.

Connected Conversations Grenfell is a Central West Inspired Women program, proudly brought to you by Regional Development Australia Central West with the support of CommBank and Weddin Shire Council.

CONNECTED CONVERSATIONS GRENFELLMeet Sarah Ryan, Quandialla CandlesSarah is an artist and small business owner from Quan...
19/08/2026

CONNECTED CONVERSATIONS GRENFELL
Meet Sarah Ryan,
Quandialla Candles

Sarah is an artist and small business owner from Quandialla NSW. She founded the Quandialla Candle Co in 2012 and still runs it today from her studio on the family farm, while helping her husband Trevor with his business Richmond Merinos.

Sarah grew up in Quandialla and returned to the area after completing school in Sydney, gaining her bachelor's degree in Visual Art Education at the College of Fine Arts UNSW.

Sarah still practices her art alongside making candles for her business when she can get the balance right.

Keen to hear more? We know we cant wait!
Join us for an evening of Community, Business and Collaboration.

Connected Conversations
Unwind, Grenfell
Thursday September 10, 2026
6.00 - 8.30pm

https://events.humanitix.com/connected-conversations-in-grenfell

This is a FREE event, but registration is essential. Complimentary catering will be provided on the night, with drinks available for individual purchase.

Connected Conversations Grenfell is a Central West Inspired Women program, proudly brought to you by Regional Development Australia Central West with the support of CommBank and Weddin Shire Council.

CONNECTED CONVERSATIONSNext stop: GRENFELL Thursday 10 September 2026An evening of connection, collaboration and conver...
16/08/2026

CONNECTED CONVERSATIONS
Next stop: GRENFELL Thursday 10 September 2026

An evening of connection, collaboration and conversation is coming to Grenfell.

Join us for a panel discussion with four wonderful local business owners/leaders:

Natalie Caruana, Glen Donald Farm
Elyse McKnight, Paper Daisy Studio
Sarah Ryan, Quandialla Candles
Alexandra McAlpine, The Social Herd

The Panel Chat will be followed by Connected Conversations, our refreshed networking format designed to inspire meaningful dialogue and real connection between women in our region.

Bookings now open for this free event (registration essential)

Connected Conversations
Thursday 10 September
6-8.30pm
Unwind Cafe, Grenfell

We look forward to welcoming you for an inspired evening.
Book your seat at this FREE event via the events link in our bio or copy the link to your browser:

https://events.humanitix.com/connected-conversations-in-grenfell

This event is proudly sponsored by CommBank and is brought to you by Central West Inspired Women and Weddin Shire Council.

Central West Inspired Women is an initiative of Regional Development Australia Central West.

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