Thoughts during a race; it’s not all about the finish line
by Lucy Bowden Tough one – It’s been a considerable amount of time since I’ve raced the longer distance triathlons where there’s more time for
July 26, 2019
Why your SPF makeup is not enough protection – Experts Warn
When I first started investing my time and money into establishing a solid skin care routine, I had absolutely no idea that my most valued
July 23, 2019
From Hawaii to Noosa, damn, I’m lucky to live here!
How often do you look at your surroundings – the beaches, coves, national park, wildlife – and think ‘damn, I’m lucky to live in Noosa’?
July 21, 2019
Mountain Goats see the best views of the world, surely!
Although I’m all about routine and making sure each training session is quality, at least once a week my coach allows me to venture out
June 1, 2019
Queensland: Beautiful one day, deadly the next
Holding the title of Skin Cancer Capital of the World is one gong our sunshine state could do without, yet it has done so for
May 19, 2019
Have the courage to believe in yourself
I have a real love for sport, actually I love anything that involves being outdoors and photography! It gives me another reason to get out
April 22, 2019
Melanoma March – Marching to find a cure
Understanding melanoma Melanoma is a familiar word to most Australians. But it’s only when melanoma directly impacts our lives that we begin to understand the
March 31, 2019
Melanoma Mumma shows us what tough looks like
A tiny spot on our skin can be hiding a mean and deadly secret beneath: Melanoma, one of the most aggressive forms of cancer of
February 15, 2019
Sun Smart Kids & Fitness
We live in Queensland, by the ocean and are blessed with 25 degrees Celsius, warm sunny weather most of the year. Kids are playing outdoors
January 26, 2019
Practice, Practice, Practice
10 hours of practice for a 3-minute pitch. You only get one shot at making that first impression, especially when Glen Richards from Shark Tank
December 11, 2018
Podcast – Coffee Chats with Matt Collins
Matt describes his podcast as “I like conversations that challenge me, inspire me & make me think. And I like coffee. What a good combination”.
November 21, 2018
Wisdom of wild places inspires entrepreneurs
Last year, I was one of 12 Queensland entrepreneurs invited to spend a week without technology. The week involved activities to test and improve on
November 14, 2018
Entrepreneurship Expedition: Ben Southall Q&A on ‘The Venturer Program IV’
Similar to our previous Kickstarter blog post, this blog will focus on entrepreneurship and the importance of teamwork. It is based on my expedition in
October 22, 2018
Our awesome experience running a Kickstarter
I always had the idea of doing a Kickstarter campaign for bakslap because to me it would give validation to the product, allow us to
September 25, 2018
Don’t be the wrinkly old lady at 30
When I was given the opportunity to do an exchange semester abroad, I had a place in mind that I wanted to go…It was somewhere
April 23, 2018
Surf lifesaving is truly Australian
Volunteering, fundraising, local community and healthy competitive surf sport, these are the foundations of surf lifesaving and the embodiment of Aussie spirit. This week ‘The
April 14, 2018
Reducing melanoma skin cancer rates globally
We’re a social enterprise created to reduce melanoma skin cancer rates globally. As founder, I’m in my 30’s and for the first part of my
April 7, 2018
