New Beginnings Fair

Alex is the Founder and Managing Director of online fashion brand The 5TH.

Having conceived the creative and unique sales model of only selling products for 5 days every month, Alex has grown The 5TH from an adolescent company to a reputable brand in a short two year period.

Having built a startup from the ground up, Alex has acquired skills and a wealth of knowledge in areas of sales and marketing, team building, product design, leadership and management.

Through The 5TH, Alex hopes to continue facilitating creativity and design.

Candice Rose-O'Rourke is the co-founder of Australian fashion label, Zulu & Zephyr.

Heading up Sales and Marketing, Candice drives the growth of the brand both locally and abroad.

With a background in publishing and event management, Candice is an entrepreneur who has introduced the brand to over 120 stores globally, whilst intertwining her passion for photography and creative direction.

Steph is the founder and environmental scientist behind the sustainable swimwear brand, OceanZen. Through her experience in marine conservation she learned of the human impacts effecting our oceans, and launched her sustainable brand using a fabric made from recycled plastic bottles and fishing nets from the ocean.

The brand communicates marine conservation for the oceans with a global community of ocean loving women supporting the cause and founder Steph is literally saving the ocean, one bikini at a time. 

Kaylene is founder of Startup Creative, a unique business incubator, magazine, online course and professional development and mentoring program.

Genuinely committed to bringing together motivated individuals and connecting them with industry experts, funding opportunities, development programs and mentors — Kaylene is determined to support and champion a new generation of Australian entrepreneurs and business owners.

With an impressive and extensive professional network and industry knowledge born of experience and diligence, Kaylene will be leading a fun and interactive Speed Business Coaching Masterclass at New Beginnings Fair.