Your Local Business Network - with Megan Forster

11/09/2026

Meet Dr Adrienne Leahy, the woman behind the Crows Nest branch of Spine and Health North Sydney and Crows Nest, helping people look beyond short-term pain relief to understand what may be happening across their whole body.

Adrienne always knew she wanted to work in healthcare.

Fascinated by human biology and naturally drawn to helping people, she originally planned to become a physiotherapist. But while working as a physio assistant in a hospital, Adrienne realised she wanted to take a more hands-on role, one where someone could walk into an appointment feeling one way and leave feeling a tangible difference.

That led her to chiropractic.

Several years into her career, however, Adrienne became frustrated by the inconsistency of the results she was seeing.

Two people could arrive with similar neck pain and receive similar treatment. One experienced lasting relief, while the other felt better for an hour before the pain returned.

Adrienne wanted to understand why.

Her search for better answers led her to Advanced Biostructural Correction, or ABC, a specialised, whole-body chiropractic method she has now practised for 12 years.

Instead of focusing only on where someone feels pain, Adrienne assesses the body from head to toe, looking at the spine, hips, knees, ankles and feet.

One of her clients was an ultra-marathon runner who experienced severe headaches during or after running.

He had already explored his diet, eyesight and other possible causes without finding an answer.

Adrienne identified structural and postural issues affecting the way his body absorbed the impact of running.

By working across his whole body, not just the area where he felt symptoms, she helped him improve his posture and return to running with significantly fewer headaches.

“We’re not a quick-fix clinic,” Adrienne explains.

Her approach is thorough, measured and designed to understand why a problem may keep returning, not simply provide temporary relief.

If you’re living with recurring back or neck pain, headaches, muscle tension or postural concerns, contact Dr Adrienne Leahy at https://spineandhealth.com.au to find out whether their approach may suit you.

Are you a Sydney business owner with a story worth sharing, or do you know one? Send me a DM to nominate a business for a future Sydney Business Spotlight.

09/09/2026

What's the best way to get more out of BNI? Learn from the people who already have!

Had a great evening at the BNI Sydney North East "Green Stars and New Members Dinner", with Wendy Lloyd Curley and some of BNI’s Star Members as they shared their practical tips for building stronger relationships, better referrals and greater results through the network.

02/09/2026

Going to the latest North Sydney Business Chamber After Hours event reminded me that even if I'm tired, I should always take every opportunity to go out and meet new fellow local business owners!

I ended up having great conversations (not all about business) and making new connections.

I met an impressive mix of local business owners from interior design, printing production and brokerage, to marketing, nutrition, psychotherapy, cybersecurity and IT, and we got a demo of the new NSBC app and website that is going to make it easier for everyone to connect outside of events.

It’s always valuable to connect with people who bring different expertise to the table. You never know where one conversation might lead!

If you run a business in the North Sydney council area or serve customers in the area, come along to the next one, I'll be there, even if I'm tired!

31/08/2026

Book a Seat at my FREE Workshop - Turn Your Time Into Profit.
If too much of your week is disappearing into admin, interruptions, fixing problems and work someone else could be doing, this workshop is for you.

We’ll look at what your time is really worth, what low-value work is costing the business, and what you can delegate, systemise, automate or stop.

FRIDAY 4th September, 12:15pm Sign in, Urban Collective, Neutral Bay.

Book here. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/business-owner-breakthrough-workshop-turn-your-time-into-profit-tickets-1997673872328

20/08/2026

Join me for my FREE Workshop for Busy Business Owners who'd like to learn how to turn their TIME into more PROFIT and personal income.

It's on Friday 4 September at 12:30pm
Urban Collective, Neutral Bay

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/megan-forster-business-growth-coach-121637491636

31/07/2026

Meet Hamish Dowling, the young entrepreneur behind .gardens, bringing fresh energy and personality to garden and property maintenance across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

Growing up on a farm near Young, Hamish was used to hard work and getting his hands dirty.

After moving to Sydney to study business, he took a part-time retail job, but after just two shifts indoors, he knew it wasn’t for him.

So, with a $500 second-hand van, a $100 mower and tools borrowed from his dad, Hamish started mowing lawns and handing out flyers.

When COVID took him back to the family farm, he used the time to develop a business plan. On returning to Sydney, he handed out business cards at local cafés and offered referral fees for new customers.

Within a year, he had 30 regular clients and enough work to bring a friend into the business full-time.

Hamish chose the name "Grouse" because he wanted something memorable, different and full of personality.

Today, he has a team of seven, around 150 clients and services ranging from regular garden care to irrigation, landscaping and major outdoor projects.

What sets Grouse apart is its young, personable team and “nothing is too hard” attitude. Clients see familiar faces, have direct access to the owners and know the people working on their property genuinely care about the result.

Now co-owned with his brother Archie, Hamish plans to build dedicated maintenance and landscaping divisions while protecting the close-knit culture behind the business.

For Hamish, success isn’t only about growth. It’s about creating opportunities for his team, delivering consistently for clients and having time for the people and things that matter.

From borrowed tools and a second-hand van to a growing team and a big vision, Hamish has built something pretty grouse.... and he’s only just getting started.

Looking for help with your garden or outdoor property? Follow or contact Grouse Gardens to see what Hamish and the team can do.

Know another inspiring Sydney business owner? Tag them below or send me a message.

29/07/2026

29/07/2026

Business owners! Ever wondered how to get potential customers to see the real value of your services?

28/07/2026

Meet Sharon Bae, the woman behind Artemis Finance, helping people make confident financial decisions through some of life’s biggest changes.

Eight years ago, Sharon was juggling life as a mortgage broker, raising two young children and navigating the uncertainty of separation.

Rather than letting life happen to her, she chose to build the life she wanted and a business with purpose.

She named it Artemis Finance, after the Greek goddess and protector of women and children, inspired by her own experience and the many women around her who were also facing separation, divorce, and the challenge of rebuilding their financial future.

Sharon quickly realised that many people didn’t just need a mortgage broker. They needed someone who could help them understand their options.

Could they keep the family home? Buy out their former partner? Borrow on a single income? How should they structure a settlement to protect their future?

Today, Sharon and her team often start helping clients long before they’re ready to apply for a loan.

“Someone going through a separation might be two years away from becoming a client, and that’s okay. We’d rather help them make informed decisions than rush a transaction.”

That philosophy is what sets Artemis Finance apart.

For Sharon, it’s never just about the loan. It’s about the life the loan makes possible.

One client came to Artemis Finance hoping to refinance and stay in the family home with her young daughter after a difficult divorce. After navigating a complex lending situation, Sharon called to let her know everything had settled.

The client burst into tears.

“My daughter gets to stay in her room, in the home she knows.”

It’s moments like these that remind Sharon why she does what she does.

Backed by expertise across mortgage broking, banking, tax and financial planning, the Artemis Finance team combines technical knowledge with genuine empathy, helping clients navigate some of life’s biggest financial decisions with confidence.

Because behind every mortgage application is a person, a family and a future worth protecting.

Thinking about buying, refinancing, or navigating a financial change? Reach out to Sharon and the team at artemisfinance.com.au for a conversation. They genuinely care and will help you understand your options before you make your next move.

I love sharing the stories behind great local businesses. If you’d like to feature your business in a future Business Spotlight, DM or comment SPOTLIGHT below.

16/07/2026

Networking, referrals and a cracking view. Not a bad way to start the day with my new friends at BNI United located on the beautiful