EMPOWERING ART & ART CLASSES IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
For women, kids and families who want creativity without the pressure to get it right.
Original art and creative experiences by Australian mixed media artist Jade Forder at Creative Abyss in Winmalee, Blue Mountains.
I'm thrilled to be a winner of the Impact: Education & Personal Transformation award and finalist in two categories at the 2026 Altitude Awards: The Change Maker, Purpose Driven Entrepreneur.
The application process gave me a chance to look back at how much Creative Abyss has grown, changed and evolved, and I'm incredibly proud to have the work I do recognised alongside so many brilliant women in business.
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One of the perks of being part of the Women With Altitude Networking group is that we have the opportunity to write for their quarterly magazine Brave.
This year I set myself the goal to write in each one but have only managed this one so far and that is ok. Life gets in the way and I am ok with that.
In this Spring edition, I reflect on what I have had to let go of to grow my business. A lot of the time in business, you are aiming for more, more, more but this was a great prompt to think of what I needed less of and what to ask yourself to reflect on this too.
Click to read this and other inspiring stories...
I'm proud to be one of 31 Australian women sharing our stories in The Business Sisterhood, a collection of honest experiences, lessons and practical wisdom about building businesses and navigating change.
My chapter shares part of my own journey of building Creative Abyss and doing business differently.
 Well Traveller blog. What to do in the Blue Mountains |
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 Well Traveller TV Partner. November 1st release |
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The crew from Well Traveller TV came to film an episode of their show at my place!
It went to air on Saturday 8th November at 3.30pm on Channel 10 and is available to watch in your own time on the 10 app.
Well Traveller choose an everyday Australian who is doing it tough and gift them with a few days of adventure, reflection and "me time" doing activities and being pampered.
Barry Dubois who you might remember from the Living Room with Amanda Keller was the host along with the Everyday Australian, Ange. We had lots of laughs as I taught the class.
I am extremely grateful for the experience I didn't even know I needed.
I am still pinching myself!
Make sure to check out their website as there are lots of wellness tips and retreats to inspire you.
