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welcome to ourMaree TurkPHOTOGRAPHERMaree is a wife, mum and photographer. “I love getting CREATIVE and being part of the Living Local Team! Photographing the people and stories in our local area is a pleasure and great fun!”Larinda BrownLarinda has several years of experience working across various national and community news- paper publications. She loves generating fresh ideas.Candice McLintockFASHION STYLISTIn between caring for her three gorgeous boys, Candice loves being part of the Living Local team helping readers find the latest looks locally.Ellen MaloneBEAUTY WRITERA multi-award winning makeup artist, presenter and performer and private makeup coach. Ellenloves sharing her knowledgeand working with the Living Local team.spring edition!We are proud supporters of those who defy barriers. This edition you will find leading entrepreneurs including our full-steam-ahead cover girl, Elka Whalan! We talk with Elka about relationships, motherhood andencouraging others. "Surround yourself with a great group of friends. Enjoy life. Encourage each other; the power of our words are the strongest weapons we will ever have." Elka Whalan.Don’t forget to check out our new website and find us on Facebook and Instagram: www.LivingLocalGuide.com.au!follow usGRAPHIC DESIGNERWe hope you enjoy this edition! Have a wonderful spring!!Edwina Courtney-O’ConnorEditorP: (02) 8213 7306E: editorial@LivingLocalGuide.com.auW: www.LivingLocalGuide.com.au facebook.com/LivingLocalGuide instagram.com/LivingLocalGuideIn the above photo Edwina is wearing Esperance And Co and photo by Maree Turk.Michelle SealeSALESFREE HEELSElissa TomlinsLOCAL MUMwith every pair ofElissa has always lived on the North Shore. Never content with the same old parks, she loves being a mum and getting to know what else the North Shore has to offer.Robert C. JohnstonWRITER & RESEARCHERA writer and researcher witha background in international relations, history, indigenous education, and technology. Widely travelled, he is a volunteer life- saver and keen photographer.Kate Courtney-O’ConnorMEDIA / ADMINWife to Blair and, Mum to Amelia, Charlotte and Jacob. “I love my role with Living Local, I get to wear hats from media to administration.”1/2 SOLES REPAIRTurramurra Shoe Repairs P. 9983 06581380 Pacific Hwy, TurramurraValid: Spring16With a wealth of experience, Michelle has worked with many magazines, agencies and non-profits. She believes in the importance of village and is also passionate about her two children and husband, loves travelling and trying new things.Lesley Courtney-O’ConnorPROOF READERLesley lives in Warrawee, worked as a secondary teacher and has two sons, two daughters-in-law and three beautiful grandchildren. She loves travelling, playing golf, gardening and visiting good restaurants with friends.4 LIVING LOCAL SPRING 2016 “Dream, Inspire, Grow”www.livinglocalguide.com.au