Benalla's Kylie Mort has been named as a finalist in the leadership category of the 2020 "AusMumpreneur" awards.
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The awards, which are presented by the Women’s Business School, celebrate and recognise Australian Mums achieving outstanding success in areas, such as business excellence, product development, customer service and digital innovation.
The awards are designed to recognise the growing number of women who successfully balance motherhood and business in a way that suits their life and family.
Kylie's business involved educational mentoring and performance coaching.
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Using her empowering story of overcoming horrific personal injury, she guides individuals past limiting-beliefs, toward fulfilment and connection.
A teacher of 20 years, a professional academic tutor for a decade, and a dedicated mother, she helps people heal, focus and grow.
Multiple times Kylie has reimagined and recreated her career to better serve the needs of others.
From secondary school teacher to creator of various companies in Benalla including a truck workshop; a tuition centre; and a business hub, her aim is to encourage and support the dreams of those around her.
Kylie’s empire was built on her maternal ability to provide for others, and she is now also a published author with the hard copy Empowering Women Empowering the World released this month.
She said as a specialist focused on academic and personal performance, she strives to study for her true passion, stripping away commercial enterprises to focus on developing women and young people.
“(It is about) facilitating personal and academic accomplishment through positive connections and intrinsic awareness,” Kylie said.
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“(I am) delighted to be named as a finalist and (I'm) proud of (my) achievements, particularly launching (a) new coaching connections program that will free women of all ages from limiting beliefs.
“(I am) aware that supporting women’s empowerment will in turn, create a brighter future for all who these women will go on to influence and inspire.”
Kylie said there were many benefits to balancing business and motherhood.
“Although being a mumpreneur can be a double-edged sword,” she said.
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“I have loved the ability to support and inspire with my limitless ideas and energy, whilst having the accessibility of raising my children concurrently at my side prioritising their presence and importance through every workplace design.
“I’m innately a giver, yet the life-changing impact of 2020 has helped me focus on self-care and self-prioritisation.
“Being a mumpreneur means the freedom to prioritise passion, not just profit, adapting and growing as needed in both career and motherhood.”
It can be challenging to be a successful businesswoman while raising a family and Kylie shared her advice for others thinking about starting their own enterprise.
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“To be successful you don’t need to know everything, you just need to know the right people,” she said.
“It takes strength to reach out for support.
“It takes courage to admit we do not have the answers.
“This is not an unchartered journey, so don’t limit yourself.
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“Surround yourself with people who encourage and motivate you.
“Seek mentors who have traversed the paths you wish to navigate, research information that will guide you past the pitfalls that will surely arise.
“In this era of global networking there has never been a better time to find your tribe.“
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The winners of the 2020 AusMumpreneur Awards will be announced at an online event in September.
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