Member Directory

Is the author of "Step Parenting with Purpose; Everything you wanted to know but were too afraid to ask”.

This book provides invaluable insights and advice to those beginning or already on their journey in the step parenting/blended family world. It recently attained a number 1 ranking on Amazon.

It is also available from her website, which during Covid-19 disruptions to deliveries is very useful.

Karalee is a mother of 3 children and stepmother of 2 young adults. Karalee is also a sought-after news and current affairs commentator on television, radio, a regular columnist and a senior executive media trainer.

Beth Bonfiglio a clinical nutritionist and child feeding specialist and is on a mission to equip and empower parents to build a healthy future for their children.
Her online 6-week therapy programs offer clinically proven, research-based and easy-to-follow strategies to empower you to make positive changes for your family and improve their long-term health and longevity. Whether you have a picky eater or a problem feeder, her multidirectional approach promises that each child will thrive.

Kafui Hotsonyame is a health coach, personal trainer and World Level Powerlifter. Kafui has competed for team Canada and broken the World Record Deadlift for the 83kg weight class.
Kafui came from an athletic background playing competitive soccer for 13 years before becoming a strength athlete.
Kafui loves to help other achieve their goals follow him through his website and social media.

Melanie McGrice is a leading fertility and prenatal dietitian. She is the founder of Nutrition Plus Women's Nutrition Clinics, which provide specialist fertility and prenatal nutrition support around Australia. She runs the ‘Nourish with Melanie’ YouTube channel and is an ambassador for Compassion’s ‘Mum’s and Bub’s Nutrition Clinics’, with the Nutrition Plus team sponsoring one in Tanzania.

Dannielle Illingworth is a naturopath, kinesiologist and author of “Quit Stressing About Food!": Practical steps to simplify healthy eating for the whole family’. Through 1:1 coaching and group programs, Danni helps women create the change they desire in their lives. Book an appointment here.

Jennifer May holds a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Nutritional Medicine and an Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine. Aside from her work directly with patients, Jennifer runs an internship program for students and new graduates of Dietetics/Nutrition and works closely with many large corporations to support workplace wellbeing initiatives. Jennifer is a Nutritionist based in Sydney CBD, author of Pure Health & Happiness and Director of Food Intolerance Australia.
Food Intolerance Australia offers high sensitivity testing and support to sufferers of digestive issues and food intolerance Australia-wide.

Kiri Yanchenko is the founder of AMPERNA®, an Australian skincare brand which works with people with conditions such as acne, dermatitis and rosacea to understand their needs and concerns, then tailors the product solution. This approach has resulted in her customers getting great results.

Felicity is mum to her two daughters, Cassandra (3.5) and Vivienne (21 months) and her son Elliot (2 months). Her passion is the parenting industry and creating a community where everyone feels welcome no matter how they choose to parent. It is this passion that led to the creation of The Baby Vine.

Vanessa Sellick is Co-Manager of the Montelukast (Singulair) Side Effects Support and Discussion Group that has over 5850 members. She has a professional career as a Policy Adviser and is currently halfway through completing a Graduate Diploma in Psychology.
Since 2013, Vanessa has been a volunteer advocate, dedicated to spreading awareness, encouraging research and influencing positive Government change regarding the neuropsychiatric side effects of Montelukast.
As the mother of two Montelukast affected children, Vanessa and the amazing team of advocates she works with, are dedicated to preventing children on an international basis, from suffering the neuropsychiatric side effects.