Inspiring Rare Birds

19/05/2026

Hey business owners and leaders, does this sound like you?

You solve every problem yourself
You struggle to switch off
Your growth feels heavy
You are constantly reacting
Delegation feels uncomfortable

Leadership requires an identity change. Does yours need a reset? Change gears and thrive with our practical, hands-on, FREE masterclass led by Angie Martin. She'll share her insights on how to become a great leader WITHOUT doing everything and burning out.

Ready to work smarter, not harder? Join us! RSVP to come to the live session, or receive a video to watch on demand.
Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 12:30 PM AEST

Confidence is often named as the thing we want more of – yet it’s rarely something we can simply ‘switch on’. In this Mentor Lab, Modern Work Leader and Coach Caitlin Guilfoyle invites participants to rethink confidence as an outcome of clarity, capability, and aligned action. Designed to me...

12/05/2026

Working ON rather than IN their business is a goal for many founders and SME owners.

Join this masterclass with The Growth Manager Angie Martin and learn the roadmap and strategies to make it happen.

WEBINAR: How to Step Into Leadership Without Doing it All and Burning Out
May 21, 2026 · 12:30 PM AEST
Join live or receive a recording to view on demand.

RSVP: https://www.bigmarker.com/inspiring-rare-birds1/from-operator-to-leader-building-influence-that-scales?utm_bmcr_source=Facebook

Who it’s for:
- Founders stuck in the day-to-day
- Professionals stepping into leadership roles
- Business owners carrying too much responsibility
- People wanting growth without burnout

See you there!

09/05/2026

This Mother’s Day, we honour the extraordinary strength, courage and love of mothers everywhere 💛

Across the world, there are mothers raising children through unimaginable hardship. Mothers living through poverty, war, displacement and oppression who still somehow find ways to create safety, hope and belonging for their families.

They are the quiet leaders holding communities together.
The protectors.
The nurturers.
The ones who fill darkness with light.

A mother’s love can inspire resilience in the hardest moments and remind us that hope is still possible, even in the face of uncertainty.

Today, we celebrate every mother and mother figure who continues to show up with courage, compassion and determination. Your care changes lives in ways that words can never fully capture.

May we continue to build a world where all women and mothers have the opportunity, support, safety and equality they deserve.

To the mothers, step-mothers, grandmas, aunties, chosen mothers and all the iconic women who raised us, Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Rare Birds. 🌸

07/05/2026

May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, when collectively we pause to reflect on the horrific prevalence of this crime across all demographics of Australian society.

It's a time to consider how we make meaningful impact on eradicating it altogether.

And it's a time to honour the victims by lighting a candle in remembrance of the light they brought to this world.

If you or someone you know needs help, visit https://whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/

12/02/2026

MENTOR MOMENTS: What’s one thing that helped you gain clarity when you were feeling unsure?
That's the question we asked Rare Birds Mentor Angie Martin. You won't believe how simple it is!

11/02/2026

The 2025 Business Booster Pitch Comp winners have been chosen!

A panel of judges reviewed a strong field of business pitches submitted by program participants across Australia and New Zealand. The following three standout business ideas were awarded a share of $50,000 in grant funding to help them grow.

1st – $25,000: Naomi Clements, Flora
Flora is an innovatively designed menstrual disc, reimagining comfort, accessibility, and confidence in period care through a thoughtful, user-led product design.

2nd – $15,000: Eduardo, Smart Cover
Smart Cover develops protective covers for solar panels, helping protect renewable energy infrastructure from hail and extreme weather events.

3rd – $10,000: Lisa Jolly, I Am Hot Honey
I Am Hot Honey is a premium hot honey product packaged in 100% compostable, plantable packaging, designed to create bee-friendly gardens after use.

Congrats to you all! This program really is a life changer for people driving or delivering on the Uber app with dreams of launching their own business.

Rare Birds was proud to partner with Uber to deliver this high-impact initiative for almost 9,500 people in 2025/26 ⚡

19/10/2025

Are you a female founder ready to take your next big leap?

Join Rare Birds x Spark Festival 2025 for a free online mentoring experience designed to accelerate your confidence, clarity and connections.
Across two small-group sessions, you’ll learn directly from startup Mentors who’ve lived the challenges of launching, scaling and thriving in business. Leave with fresh perspectives, practical next steps, and new allies in your corner. Friday Oct 31 and Nov 7 at 10.00am AEDT.

Places are limited, so register and create your match-ready profile today: https://mentoring.inspiringrarebirds.com/login?isRegistration=true

Empower your vision. Expand your network. Reach your goals with Rare Birds.

02/10/2025

Feeling so much gratitude for the grace and grit of this inspiring and courageous woman. What an incredible life of impact.

'Difficult woman' was a badge she wore with pride. We salute you Jane. Thank you for your passion and determination to make a positive difference and show the next generation 'If she can, I can' ❤️

Image: Johanna Lohr, creative commons https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en

27/05/2025

Please support if you can!
Dress for Success NSW & ACT empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing professional attire, career coaching, mentoring, and a supportive community. This transformative support equips women with the confidence and skills necessary to enter or re-enter the workforce, creating lasting positive impacts on their lives and their families.

That is why on International Women’s Day 2025, Rare Birds chose Dress for Success as our fundraiser. Every contribution brings dignity, opportunity, and economic independence to women across NSW & ACT.

Would you like to be a catalyst for change? Please donate to our fundraiser. Every bit helps!

Donate HERE: https://gofund.me/263fbb09

22/05/2025

This National Volunteer Week, we give MASSIVE thanks to our 1.2K+ Mentors who are volunteering their time in support of our mission to advance economic equality. We can't do what we do without you!