by SA Woman Member | Jun 25, 2025 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
When you first meet me I can be a little quiet and reserved, until I get to know people then I relax. I am fun loving, happy and easy going person who love a challenge and is always willing to help.
15 years ago I packed up my home and life into six boxes and made the big move, on my own, to SA to start a new relationship and have been happily married for 14 years. I have two grown up children, from my previous marriage, now 36 and 39 who chose to remain in the UK, both have happy in life and have successful careers.
Before leaving the UK I worked for a leisure/hospitality company as Business manager firstly at a gallery and craft centre and then a leisure centre. I love technology, am an Apple fanatic, and had always dreamt of working for them. That dream came true in 2013 when I was lucky enough to join an amazing team for the opening of the new Apple Store in Adelaide.
When I retired, in 2018, I imagined spending my time gardening, collecting cacti, playing video games, being Treasurer for the Cactus and Succulent Society, maybe taking up a craft and enjoying the beautiful environment I live in, just having a relaxing time. But that’s not me as I soon discovered that this wasn’t enough, I needed more, I got restless and bored, so I put together a plan to start up an online business.
by SA Woman Member | Jun 25, 2025 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
I am a highly skilled Registered Conveyancer and the proud owner Cornerstone Conveyancing. I am committed to delivering efficient, innovative, and client-focused conveyancing services. I embrace a forward-thinking, 100% paperless approach, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability.
by SA Woman Member | Jun 25, 2025 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
Sarah is an accomplished leader with a distinguished career spanning the corporate, not-for-profit, and elite sports sectors. As a former Chief Executive Officer and senior executive, she has effectively led national and international organisations, promoting strategic growth, cultural transformation, and meaningful stakeholder engagement.
With expertise in leadership development, organisational culture, and business strategy, Sarah has successfully steered large-scale initiatives, fostering high-performance teams and sustainable change. Notably, she was the Founder and CEO of Nature Play SA, where she built a thriving organisation from the ground up, influencing policy and community well-being across South Australia.
Beyond her corporate leadership, Sarah brings the mindset of a champion, having represented Australia as a Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist and Netball World Champion. She seamlessly integrates her elite sporting experience with executive leadership, specialising in coaching, team dynamics, and performance optimisation.
by SA Woman Member | Jun 25, 2025 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
Donna Adams is a nationally recognised Leadership Coach and Behaviour Change Specialist with over 20 years’ experience helping people lead, grow, and thrive through change. A Master NLP Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, and internationally accredited Coach and Trainer, Donna brings together mindset, leadership, and wellbeing to create sustainable impact for leaders, teams, and business owners across South Australia.
Through her consultancy, Donna Adams Consulting, she partners with CEOs, leaders, and teams—particularly in the community service sector—to drive growth, connection, and strategic clarity. Whether she’s facilitating a dynamic leadership circle, mentoring a business owner through burnout recovery, or delivering an engaging keynote on culture and psychosocial safety, Donna is known for cutting through the noise and guiding people to practical, powerful action.
Her programs and workshops don’t just teach theory—they shift beliefs, change behaviours, and inspire real results. With a degree in Business and Commerce, combined with deep expertise in human behaviour and systems thinking, Donna bridges the gap between business strategy and human potential.
She’s the founder of the Southern Leaders Circle and Business Leaders Circle—game-changing programs that provide structure, accountability, and peer support to leaders who want to think big, act brave, and create lasting change.
Above all, Donna is on a mission to grow confident, well leaders who build healthy workplaces where people—and performance—flourish.
Donna is a wife and mum to two girls aged 10 and 12. She is an explorer and has backpacked through Europe, Middle East, Africa and South America. She loves the water and can be found in summer at the beautiful beaches on the Fleurieu or wake boarding and skiing with her family on the River Murray. She is a lifetime learner and loves fostering connections and learning about people stories.
by SA Woman Member | Jun 9, 2025 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
Since starting my career at a small firm in 2001, I have practised in a number of areas, including wills and estates, family law, commercial law, and tax law.
I now specialise in wills and estates and help with practical advice about estate planning, simple and complex wills, enduring powers of attorney, and advance care directives. And when things go wrong, she likes to assist with estate disputes – including making or defending claims against the will or challenging the will itself.
With a particular focus on making the estate administration process as straightforward as possible,I am here to help with grants of probate, and letters of administration.
I joined Johnston Withers in 2022 after heading up one of SA’s largest wills and estates teams for over 10 years. I am a northern suburbs local and have always worked in the Salisbury area and continue to work at Johnston Withers’ Adelaide and Salisbury offices.
I am a longstanding member of the Law Society of South Australia’s Succession and Elder Law Committee as well as the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners’ SA Branch.
I have an academic background in engineering and law, and bring a uniquely analytical perspective to the team and I use this to find innovative solutions.
I understand that wills and estates can be a sensitive matter, and I pride myself on providing empathetic, practical advice to my clients in a timely manner.
Outside of the law I am married with two teenagers who keep my hands full but still find time to squeeze in an early morning F45 session. I also enjoy spending time with family on our 21 acre property in the northern suburbs.
by SA Woman Member | Jun 9, 2025 | Meet a Member, SA Woman
Hi, I’m Kate Phillips — founder of Relok8, a premium home packing and unpacking service helping busy families move house without the stress. I’m also a mum of three, flight attendant, horse lover, and proud chaos-tamer.
Relok8 was born from my love of turning overwhelm into order. We don’t just pack boxes — we help families declutter, edit, and settle into their new homes feeling calm, organised, and ready to enjoy life again.
