When Griffith graduates Sarah Schoeller and Marissa Bowden were made redundant back in 2008, they had no idea their business journey would lead them to be nominated for Cosmopolitan magazine’s Women of the Year awards.
But now that they’re here, the co-founders of The Village Markets are thrilled to be in such esteemed company. “We’re so honoured!” former Bachelor of Business student Sarah says. “We’re finalists alongside some amazing women and it’s such an honour to even be nominated.”
In a boost for Griffith University, fellow nominees also include Griffith Business School graduates Thessy and Yiota Kouzsoukas of Sabo Skirt, and Arts Education and Law School’s Alana Nastin-Byrne of Femeconomy. They’re nominated for Fashion Designers of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year respectively.
Sarah and Marissa’s big business brainwave came to them during the GFC. After a strong start to her career with positions within the BreakFree, Mantra, Peppers
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