Team Bio’s

Leanne - Publisher
Publisher

Leanne Hart

0414 946 361

With over 30 years in the advertising and marketing industry, my passion lies in helping people and businesses thrive. Since 2011, I’ve been proudly leading the Gold Coast’s most trusted lifestyle magazine, navigating the ever-evolving world of marketing with enthusiasm and expertise.

I thrive on the challenges that come with guiding businesses through the complexities of modern marketing. From leveraging the timeless value of print advertising to crafting compelling content and delivering tailored solutions like branded publications and digital makeovers, I take pride in creating strategies that resonate and deliver results.

What truly drives me is the opportunity to collaborate with clients, turning ideas into impactful campaigns. Whether it’s simplifying the digital maze or amplifying a brand’s presence, I’m passionate about making a difference. For me, it’s not just a job – it’s a commitment to helping others succeed.

Digital Solutions

Andrew Harmer

Andrew Harmer is a seasoned IT professional with over 30 years of experience in fields as varied as Financial Technologies, Cryptography, and Mining. From taming complex systems to developing innovative solutions, Andrew has been at the forefront of IT’s most intriguing challenges (and yes, he’s seen it all—even when the server mysteriously “fixed itself”).

Currently, Andrew lends his talents to Get It Media, where he wears many hats, contributing to digital content creation, research, and web development. With a knack for prompt engineering, he transforms ideas into sharp, accurate content faster than most can type “AI.” And when a topic isn’t already in his wheelhouse? No problem—Andrew has a superpower for hunting down the right information, making sense of it, and putting it to work like he’s been doing it for years.

Beyond his technical wizardry, Andrew is a creative force as well. A well-established electronic music producer and artist.

Designer

Melinda Leu

Melinda is a talented graphic designer with over 25+ years’ experience working as a professional creative.

Specialising in print publications, she has designed hundreds of books, magazines, catalogues, annual reports and more.

Her passion for typography, eye for colour, meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality, gives unique design solutions to shape a diverse range of clients from street to corporate. Her work is innovative, intelligent and engaging while ensuring all solutions are functional, practical and economical.

Editor

Nicole Madigan

Nicole Madigan is a journalist, editor and author, specialising in investigative features, news analysis and long-form features. She has previously written across the News Corp and Fairfax national and state mastheads (print and online), as well as The Guardian Newspaper, along with writing for and editing a variety of print and online lifestyle publications.

Nicole is a non-executive board director and ambassador for domestic violence charity, Friends with Dignity. She is a passionate advocate against domestic and family violence and non-dv stalking.

Travel Guru

Charmaine Yabsley

Charmaine Yabsley is a health, wellness and travel editor with a love of discovering the hidden delights and the extraordinary in the everyday. Whether it’s finding the best bushwalks in Gold Coast’s backyard or sipping chai by the campfire, Charmaine knows the value of local travel and how to turn a short trip into a grand adventure.

Beyond travel, Charmaine is a wellness and lifestyle author of 16 books, focusing on self-care, adventure, and a touch of luxury. From wellness retreats to weekend getaways, she’s on a mission to show that you don’t have to go far to find peace—or the perfect story.

Contributor

Dee Hardy

Dee Hardy is a professional counsellor, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and nationally accredited mediator. As the founder of Shifting Tides Counselling & Mediation, Dee specializes in high-conflict relationships, reunification therapy, and co-parenting support.

She serves as Chair of the Australian Counselling Association, an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors and Board Member at Endeavour College of Natural Medicine.

Contributor

Justine Williams

Justine Williams is an award-winning Clinical Hypnotherapist, meditation teacher, inspirational speaker, and mental health advocate. Creator of the groundbreaking Hyp Little Fairy Tales® audiobooks she helps children and adults build essential life skills like resilience, confidence, and self-worth.

Winner of a Women Changing the World Award, Justine’s work transforms lives, empowering you to thrive in today’s fast-paced world.