Your vision. Your path. Your success.
Introducing the first-ever Indie Empowerment Summit in Australia! This one-day conference is tailored exclusively for independent hair, beauty, and wellness freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Whether you're a home operator, a mobile freelancer, a rent-a-chair professional, or a member of a shared workspace—or if you're still considering the leap into independence—this event will support you in building and expanding a business that offers the freedom, flexibility, and financial success you desire.
Join us for a day filled with inspiration, education, and practical insights guaranteed to elevate your personal brand and independent business to new heights.
An immersive & practical program featuring 4 keynotes, 2 panels & 6 workshops!
Taking the Leap
Building Your Brand
Winning Clients
Being a Brand Ambassador
Pricing Services & Managing Finances
Employing Systems & Processes
Meet our Headline Speakers
Get ready to learn from an incredible line-up of inspiring speakers and panellists, each sharing their incredible stories and practical insights. Meet our keynote headline speakers below!
Osher Gunsberg (Andrew G)
Freelance TV Presenter
Australian Idol, The Bachelor
Natalie Anne
Award Winning Hair Stylist, Influencer & Entrepreneur
Melanie Burnicle
Makeup Artist, Award Winning Entrepreneur & Podcast Host
Hayley Mears
Founder & Director,
Six Underground Media
Program
everything you need to take your solopreneur career to the next level.
Registration
9:00 - 9:30am
Keynote: It’s a little different when you’re the product
Osher Gunsberg
9:35am - 10:15am
How to Turn Your Passion into a Profitable Business
Natalie Anne in conversation with Osher Gunsberg
10:15am - 10:55am
Morning Tea
10:55am - 11:15am
Faces of Empowerment: Indies in Action
Katy Reeve
Martha Bedgood
11:15am - 11:50am
How to become a brand Ambassador
Patrick Kidd
Jose Bryce-Smith
Marie Cocciolone
Dr Naomi McCullum
11:50am - 12:35pm
12:35pm - 1:20pm
Lunch & Hair Festival Tour
1:20pm - 3:00pm
Afternoon Workshop Sessions
Participants selected one workshop per block to attend
1:20pm - 1:50pm
Workshop 1
Freelance Freedom: Empowering Your Own Empire!
Caitlyn Muir
OR
Know your numbers and manage your finances
Zander De Klerk
1:50pm - 1:55pm
Changeover
1:55pm - 2:25pm
Workshop 2
From Concept to Reality: Creating Your Perfect Workspace for Optimal Productivity
Chloe Gal
OR
Navigating the Digital Landscape: Tips for Selecting the Ideal Booking & Payment System
Angela Rose
2:25pm - 2:30pm
Changeover
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Workshop 3
How to Price Your Services for Profitability
Sammy Kennedy
OR
The Power of Product - Pay our rent in retail
Renee Meredith Day
3:00pm - 3:05pm
Changeover
Building your brand and clientele through social media
Hayley Mears
3:05pm - 3:40pm
Journey to Success: Effective Strategies for Freelancers and Small Business Owners
Melanie Burnicle
3:40pm - 4:20pm
4:20pm - 4:30pm
Closing Comments
4:30pm
Escape to the bar
All-Inclusive Tickets
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to take your solo career to the next level and meet like minded Indies! Tickets include morning tea, buffet lunch, networking drinks and access to Hair Festival. Limited spaces available. Secure your place today.
Early Bird
$175 + gst
Book now and save $75 with the limited Early Bird offer. Valid until May 31
(unless sold out prior)
Standard
$225 + gst
Secure your spot at our standard rate and save $25. Reserve your tickets before they're gone. On sale from 1 June
Last Chance
$250 + gst
Final call! Last chance tickets on sale from 29 June. You don’t want to miss out on this
Partners
Presenting Partner
Supporter Partners
Media & Collaboration Partners
Enquiries: info@indiesummit.com.au