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…
While most come to Splendour In The Grass for the live music and partying, the three-day festival also offers a vast selection of arts, crafts and culture among the chaos! From meditation sessions to Indigenous music and dance, Gyoto Monk sand mandala ceremonies, to crafting workshops – there’s plenty for those after a more low key…
Calling all Brisbane-based fashion fans! Do you run your own label? Work in the industry? Or are you simply interested in the future of Australian fashion? You won’t want to miss the upcoming Fireside Chat hosted by QUT CEA (Creative Enterprise Australia) in conjunction with their latest Fashion Accelerator Showcase next Friday 29th July 2016. They’ve gathered a panel of…
We spoke with our very first Peppermint Pitch winner Matthew Zaranski recently about his plans for creating more opportunities for women in the construction industry. Matthew pitched the idea for his project at our PepTalks event in May leading to a resounding applause and the winning vote for $300 to put towards his project. Congratulations…
Sustainability is a team sport. Don’t do it alone. That’s Tim Loftus, the sustainability manager from outdoor adventure wear brand Kathmandu, speaking at the Sustainable Brands conference in Sydney recently. Sustainable Brands is a roving global event, having started in New Orleans in 2006, and now reaching six continents, with the Sydney rendition its first…
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