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Niti Bhargava
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Helen Kosta
Liza Rose Cagorski
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Jessica Dalli
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Sara Hansen
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Our Committee

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Helen Kosta

Career Strategist & Business Mentor / Coach

Our inspiring Co-founder of the group. A Certified Professional Coach & NLP Practitioner dedicated to helping results driven individuals, leaders and business owners achieve professional success with a sense of balance.

Through strategic goal setting and mindset coaching, Helen supports clients to build their resilience, boost their confidence, and achieve fulfilment across all areas of their life.

Helen offers 1 to 1 coaching services, facilitates group workshops and programs on Leadership, Career and Business Success. She is passionate about supporting Women to Thrive.

Her business mantra is ''Design the life you desire, seek success with fulfilment, and never let the past limit your future.

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Finance Broker

Niti Bhargava

Our inspiring Co-founder of the group. A passionate Finance Broker & Community Champion, who is specialised in small business finance solutions. Niti empowers women in business with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to take charge of their financial future.

Through bridging the gap between finance & community impact, Niti turns complex financial conversations into opportunities for empowerment. She is passionate about inspiring women to take charge of their financial journey building stronger, more resilient businesses.

Her belief? Financial literacy is freedom and she’s helping Melbourne’s women turn big dreams into thriving realities.

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Sara Hansen

Garage & Roller Door Service Manager & Socials by Sarz

Meet Sara — one of our vibrant Core Committee Members and the powerhouse behind Garage & Roller Door Services since 2019.

With Luke as “the hammer” and Sara as “the pen,” this duo has built a reputation for reliability, skill, and genuine connection in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

A lifelong learner, natural connector, and true social butterfly, Sara thrives on meeting new people, up skilling, and bringing community to every space she enters.
Her energy? Warm, curious, and always ready to grow - and help others do the same.

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Jess Dalli

Graphic Designer

Meet Jess Dalli - our talented Core Committee Member, brand designer, illustrator, and founder of Jess D Doodles. Jess helps down-to-earth, purpose-led businesses bring their brands to life through strategic design, storytelling, and a whole lot of heart.

Her passion? Helping women-led businesses show up confidently and create brands that truly reflect who they are.
When she’s not designing up a storm, you’ll catch Jess sipping a matcha latte, swapping pet stories, or wandering through local artist markets hunting for special pieces and inspiration. If you haven’t met her yet, come say hi at the next meetup — she’s always up for a chat and a laugh!

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Liza Cagorski

Creative Director, Floral Artistry & Community-led experiences.

Meet Liza Rose — our inspiring Core Committee Member, and true example of going from survivor to thriver. A breast cancer survivor and feminine creator, Liza has transformed her journey of healing into a life of purpose, artistry, and empowerment.

As the founder of The Rose Buffet, she blends graphic design, floristry, creative workshops, and event artistry into a one-of-a-kind platform that celebrates beauty, community, and resilience. Her work is a powerful reminder that creativity can turn pain into power and passion into legacy.

Her Strength? Through every project, event and her Annual Pink Event fundraiser, Liza champions innovation, authenticity, and courage, inspiring others to rise, express themselves, and create meaningful impact.

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Meet Anna Nguyen, Co-Founder of Anna James Media & Co. — a Melbourne-based destination photographer and creative director specialising in high-fashion editorials, luxury events, and cinematic portraits.

Over the past decade, Anna has captured the energy of global fashion capitals — including Paris, Milan, New York, and Australian and New Zealand Fashion Weeks — working with brands and designers who value artistry, precision, and storytelling.

Beyond the runway, Anna documents premier events and brand experiences, transforming moments into visual narratives. She also helps businesses and creators build magnetic online content that's not just beautiful — but purposeful. From aesthetic feeds to strategic storytelling, Anna crafts content that aligns with goals and resonates with audiences.

Events Photographer

Anna Nguyen

Want to be part of the team?

Our committee is a passionate group of women who believe in the power of community. If you're driven, generous with your time, and ready to help shape the future of BWOM, we'd love to hear from you.

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST  →  hello@businesswomenofmelbourne.com.au