Meet our March Speakers

Founder, editor, and publisher of Woopi News, Lisa will be your host.

Recognising a gap in the Woolgoolga market almost six years ago, she created Woopi News as a platform to connect the people of Woolgoolga and the Northern Beaches - both businesses and the broader community. 

This naturally evolved into hosting networking events that bring these groups together.

Lisa saw the need for a more collaborative approach, fostering connections while providing valuable business and life insights, a touch of fun, and a commitment to preserving local history.

 Welcome to Networking with a Difference!

Local Woolgoolga Resident and State MP

 Gurmesh Singh is the Member for Coffs Harbour in the NSW Parliament and Shadow Minister for Regional Health, Emergency Services and the North Coast

He is a third-generation Coffs local, raising two young children with his wife in the most beautiful part of NSW.

Gurmesh grew up in a farming family from Woolgoolga and is proud to have lived and worked on the North Coast. He attended Woolgoolga Public School and then graduated as Dux from Woolgoolga High School. After studying Industrial Design at UNSW, Gurmesh has previously worked as a businessman and farmer with experience in the tourism and marketing industries. 

Gurmesh will be covering issues such as crime tourism and local business

Founder of JumpStart Matrix (JSM), certified web design, ‘Google Partner’ Digital Marketing Agency

Maggie was a crowd favourite last month and is back to make sure we are making the most of our google business pages. 

As a certified Google Partner Digital Marketing Agency, JumpStart Matrix specialises in web design, SEO, SEM, and online marketing, transforming websites into powerful, revenue-generating tools.

With over 35 years of experience, Maggie understands both traditional and digital marketing and knows that success starts with strong foundations. One of the most common questions businesses ask is, "Where do I begin?" Maggie will guide us through the essentials - how to get online and be seen, optimise your Google Business Profile Page, and make data-driven decisions that ensure your website converts visitors into customers.

If you're looking to improve your search rankings, understand Google Analytics, and maximise your marketing ROI, Maggie's series of talks are for you.. 

  Acclaimed speaker, sharing strategies to maximise networking opportunities. 

Prior to semi-retiring to Woopi in April 2024, Robyn Henderson was known as a global networking strategist, author and professional speaker. With 25+ years in the speaking industry, Robyn has written and contributed to 30+ books on networking and business and career development and spoken in 13 countries about her passion – networking.

Founder, editor, and publisher of Woopi News, Lisa will be your host.

Recognising a gap in the Woolgoolga market almost six years ago, she created Woopi News as a platform to connect the people of Woolgoolga and the Northern Beaches - both businesses and the broader community. 

This naturally evolved into hosting networking events that bring these groups together.

Lisa saw the need for a more collaborative approach, fostering connections while providing valuable business and life insights, a touch of fun, and a commitment to preserving local history.

 Welcome to Networking with a Difference!

  Acclaimed speaker, sharing strategies to maximise networking opportunities. 

Prior to semi-retiring to Woopi in April 2024, Robyn Henderson was known as a global networking strategist, author and professional speaker. With 25+ years in the speaking industry, Robyn has written and contributed to 30+ books on networking and business and career development and spoken in 13 countries about her passion – networking.

Founder of JumpStart Matrix (JSM), certified web design, ‘Google Partner’ Digital Marketing Agency

As a certified Google Partner Digital Marketing Agency, JumpStart Matrix specialises in web design, SEO, SEM, and online marketing, transforming websites into powerful, revenue-generating tools.

With over 35 years of experience, Maggie understands both traditional and digital marketing and knows that success starts with strong foundations. One of the most common questions businesses ask is, "Where do I begin?" Maggie will guide us through the essentials - how to get online and be seen, optimise your Google Business Profile Page, and make data-driven decisions that ensure your website converts visitors into customers.

If you're looking to improve your search rankings, understand Google Analytics, and maximise your marketing ROI, Maggie's series of talks are for you.. 

Offering advice on staying focused and reducing stress.

A lifetime of challenges including addiction, domestic violence and single parenting inspired Kim to immerse herself in the world of Personal Development. Understanding who she was and how she operated was the key to changing her life around. As a coach and published author, she now specialises in stress reduction, Mental Fitness and Mindset.

 Sharing stories and updates on various local groups he is involved with fostering a strong sense of connection within the community.

 Professor Bob Breen OAM has spent nearly 30 years researching Australian military operations, including extensive fieldwork in conflict zones between 1993 and 2007. His contributions to the official histories of peacekeeping and numerous published books reflect his deep expertise in the field. Now residing at Plantations in Woolgoolga, Bob is an active member of the community and is dedicated to restoring Woolgoolga’s War Memorial.