Julie Shaw, founder, Maara Collective, Sydney

“Though I didn’t grow up in an entrepreneurial family or come from a line of fashion designers, I was blessed with my beautiful parents [pictured], who encouraged me to follow my dreams and always, always believed in me. They instilled in me the sense that I could be anything I wanted to be. I was incredibly fortunate to have been raised on Country in Lightning Ridge among family and community. Though I’ve lived in cities all of my adult life, going home is always special as it grounds me with a sense of connection … Growing up in the outback, I’ve always appreciated the vast landscape rich in colour and texture.”