Inspirational Locals

Everybody has a story. Meet some of the many fabulous and inspiring mums, dads, and child-friendly business owners in Sydney's Inner West and just some fabulous people we would love to feature!


Meet Nick Woodall who started Inner West Boxing & Personal Training in order to spend more time with his young family.

Read our interview with him here.






Anton hughes is a local ex-muso who created Kindie Rock Band 'TeddyRock' when his son started bopping away to some of his favourite rock bands.

Read our interview with him here.






Jody Allen wanted to stay home and enjoy her young children so she decided to get organised and learnt to live on one wage.

Then she decided to share her secrets and set up a website as a support network for other mums everywhere.

Read our interview with her here.







Lena Andrews started making her own designs as she found it hard to find Australian made dresses for her little girl.

Find out about her story here.






Ben Erickson's mum Vanessa shares her families journey...

4 week old Ben from Alexandria was diagnosed with a heart condition requiring open heart surgery. Here's Ben's story.





Di Phillips, online storybook templates, 'Inner Nutshell'

Meet Di Phillips, who created 'Inner Nutshell'.





Sharyn, 'My Party Place', online one-stop party shop

Meet party planner, Sharyn, 'My Party Place' owner.






Jayde and Steve, Electric Lunchbox

Meet local Marrickville Mum & Dad, Jayde and Steve from Electric Lunchbox!





Celia Morris, Shorties Newtown

Meet local Leichhardt Mum, Celia Morris, 'Shorties Newtown' owner and designer.





Susie Hobday, Earthbeats Children's Music

Meet Susie who set up Earthbeats, music classes for children.






Jen O'Brien, Billy Lou Kids shoe store, Leichhardt

Meet local Mum, Jen O'Brien, 'Billy Lou Shoes' owner.





Rebecca Webb, Lorenzo's Playground designer.

Meet local Mum, Rebecca Webb, from 'Lorenzo's Playground'.