MP mumpreneurs By Zahrah Ahmad Photos Supplied
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he AusMumpreneur Awards celebrate the efforts of women around Australia that have dedicated themselves to entrepreneurship alongside the challenges of parenthood. The awards are presented by The Women’s Business School to “celebrate and recognize Australian Mums in business achieving
BUBBA ORGANICS
outstanding success in areas such as business excellence, product development, customer service and digital innovation,” according to an AusMumpreneur media release. In September 2021, many mothers in the Mornington Peninsula area won awards for their efforts in establishing and maintaining businesses that not only thrive but are creative and sustainable.
DAFFI LEATHER
Bubba Organics’ waterless skincare is proving effective in the battle against eczema, acne and cradle cap.
Ainsley Kruithof found there was a lack of customisable belts in the fashion industry.
Founded in 2016, the Bubba Organics prides itself on its ethical and sustainably made products.
Daffi Leather has filled that gap, offering customisable belts in different sizes and colours.
“Not only does a waterless formula make the product more potent and effective, but here is also no need for chemicals or parabens. It is also more environmentally friendly,” co-founder of Bubba Organics, Kerri Chadwick said.
With no prior leatherwork experience, she spent a year learning the craft, creating her own special twist on the standard product and a vintage look and feel, and in only a year she has sold 2,000 belts.
Proudly made in Melbourne, Bubba Organics created this uniquely Australian range as a love letter to the Aussie bush, with a blend of 100% natural and vegan-friendly ingredients including native, wild harvested Kakadu Plum. The team of mums behind this skincare line found that most family products contain water, reducing their effectiveness and wasting the natural resource. The skincare line offers a range of cleansing solutions and lotions for infants and children. “We created Bubba Organics as we couldn’t find skincare products for newborns that were made in Australia, all natural with no added water.” says Kerri. Australian mothers have used their products to treat infant eczema, acne and cradle cap. Kerri’s business was awarded a shared third place for ‘sustainability’.
www.bubbaorganics.com.au
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Ainsley combined her love for fashion with her own experience working in different businesses. She believes Daffi Leather gives people of all shapes and sizes the opportunity to embrace their bodies. ”Don’t be afraid to follow your instincts, trust your ideas and back yourself 100 percent,” Ainsley says. Despite the challenges of balancing a business with motherhood, she finds the experience extremely rewarding, hoping to inspire her daughter to pursue her own dreams. “All of this wouldn't be possible without the support of my beautiful husband Richie, he has been on this journey with me from the very first spark of an idea, constant and rock solid, backing every idea and adding his own unique flavour to the Daffi brand. Each belt has both of our creative energy, loving intention and hard work infused into its very essence,” Ainsley says. She was awarded third place in the ‘emerging’ and ‘product design’ categories.
www.daffileather.com.au