Today we’d love to introduce you to MATTER – a socially minded business committed to fostering a global fashion culture grounded in provenance. In a material form, this translates as a range of pants, jumpsuits, tops and scarves made from artisanally crafted textiles. In a broader sense, the label aims to inspire consumers to value the…
Joseph Sealey was inspired to make a positive impact in the world after a life-changing trip to Argentina where he saw how the simple gift of stationery and pens could bring a smile to the faces of disadvantaged children. He recently created social enterprise Two 4 One Stationery – a one-for-one company that donates a ‘school pack’ of stationery…
There is more to Wanderlust Sunshine Coast than good vibes and picture-perfect settings. The tagline of ‘Find Your True North’ can sound a little like an Instagram-ready marketing gimmick but the truth behind it is that it’s impossible to leave the festival unchanged and, in some cases, the experience can be soul shaking. Yoga is…
Think about the last time you looked in the mirror – not just at your face, but at your whole body. Did you really look? Or did your eyes automatically slide to the parts of yourself you think you could – or should – improve? So maybe we should rephrase the question: When was the…
Kemi Nekvapil’s initial reaction on hearing about the raw food movement in the early 2000s was less than positive. “It made me think of weak, sad people walking around eating limp carrot sticks,” the Melbourne-based wellness advocate admits. Yet after swapping a few meals for raw salads, she quickly discovered the opposite was true, and…
If you’ve walked down bustling Smith Street in Fitzroy, Melbourne, chances are you’ve passed the strikingly pink in.cube8r gallery. But this vibrant space isn’t just a gallery – it’s a haven for lovers of all things handmade that provides customers with the opportunity to purchase unique jewellery, clothing and homeware items from local artisans. From…
Craving a sense of calmness and connection? Wanderlust, the annual festival dedicated to mindful living, is returning to the Sunshine Coast! Running from Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd October 2016, Wanderlust is a transformative long weekend of yoga, meditation, live music, workshops, inspirational talks and local, wholesome food – giving you the chance to recharge, reconnect and revitalise. This year, wellbeing coach,…
Thank you Peppermint Magazine for bringing such a great event to town! @thenakedgardiner Craving some good news? Looking for inspiration? Want to hear from amazing people making a positive impact in the world, while having a meaningful night out in the company of likeminded folk? Our PepTalks events are for you! The next one, happening at Wandering Cooks in Brisbane…
Congratulations to our latest Peppermint Pitch winner Jodie Hilton from co-working fashion studio The New Garde! Jodie shared the concept of The New Garde with us at our PepTalks event in July and was voted the winner of $300 to put towards the business. The New Garde is a unique fashion co-working space located in Newstead, Brisbane,…
On an ordinary summer’s night three years ago, Canadians Derek and Jen Woodgate plonked themselves down to watch a documentary with their kids. Afterwards, their eldest son Ethan couldn’t stop talking about what he’d seen. Three million children just like him were dying each year of malnutrition – why wasn’t his family doing something to…
I hope qualities like mindfulness and compassion become seen as necessary qualities (rather than luxuries) for creating a healthy, enlightened and creative culture Australia’s Mindful Leadership Forum is set to take centre stage again in Sydney on September 22-23, 2016. We attended the forum last year and can vouch for the positive impact this life-changing event has had…
Jade Anderson takes her chocolate obsession very seriously. So seriously, in fact, that she’s turned it into a small but thriving ethical business. From her tiny Melbourne kitchen, Jade – a former watermelon farmer with a fierce sweet tooth – uses local produce and manual tempering techniques to create small batches of handmade chocolate goodness…