The founder of a western suburbs mothers’ magazine has been nominated in this year’s AusMumpreneur Awards.
The awards, to be held in September, will celebrate and reward mothers in business throughout Victoria.
The editor in chief of the Footscray-based Westside MamaMag, Sarah Cavalier, is up for ‘Emerging Business of the Year’ and the ‘People’s Choice Award for Making a Difference’.
Ms Cavalier said she started the free magazine at an emotionally and financially challenging time in her life. “Not having worked full-time since the kids were born I suddenly found myself without both a husband and a full-time income. I had two small kids to support so a steady income was essential.”
Ms Cavalier said the magazine was born from a love for her community and a desire to use her design and advertising expertise.
She and her sister, Rebecca Gelsi, launched Westside MamaMag a year ago and it now has a monthly circulation of 5000 throughout Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong.
“It’s been an amazing ride and I’m thrilled my hard work has paid off,” Ms Cavalier said.
“MamaMag has given me the opportunity to meet so many wonderful local people and businesses and I just love being able to give something back to the community. It’s an honor to be recognised for my hard work, with my AusMumpreneur nomination.”
Round one voting closes August 7.
