The Finders Keepers
We're a dedicated team of passionate people championing the work of wonderful creatives. We inject goodness into Australia's creative economy on the daily, working to elevate small businesses around the country through our market events, Small Talks online masterclasses, Creative Business Summits and 24/7 Design Directory.
“I’m motivated by elevating the creative community, always balancing a strategic brain with a creative heart.”
Katie’s role at The Finders Keepers is to bring the biggest, wildest, creative dreams to life – on time and on budget, without comprising the vision.
Katie is a serial do-er. Cutting her teeth as a publicist, she went on to build an event management business and was a part of the founding team who grew Groovin the Moo to a six-state national touring festival. Katie has built her working life in the events industry.
Her passion for all things creative, community and events will ensure the iconic Finders Keepers events will continue offering a truly unique and carefully curated experience.
When she’s not event-wrangling, you’ll find Katie hanging with the fam, renovating their home and scouring the countryside for mid-century furniture.
"I'm on this earth not only to survive but to thrive! It's my mission to live a full life with passion, compassion, humor and a side dish of style."
Lindsay is one helluva powerhouse that comes to us from a career in managing mammoth events with one of Australia's largest hotel groups. She also grew up within her family's design business. Her skills to support streamlining and success are nothing short of super! Her personality is as big as her heart, and you'll love her as much as we all do the minute you meet her.
Lindsay's the one that makes sure every road trip runs seamlessly with an execution average that sits at the highest end of the calibre scale. From crafting mammoth floor-plans to writing run-sheets, Lindsay steers a tight ship. Best yet, she always does it with enthusiasm and infectious energy that keeps everyone upbeat.
“My mission is to share the creative spirit so it sparks the inner you!”
Roxanna is our Events 2IC and is the go-to gal for all things food and beverage. Working alongside our National Events Manager Lindsay, together this powerhouse team ensures the operations of The Finders Keepers is running optimally at all times. Not to mention brainstorming and investigating new, fun ideas for FK’s evolution!
Roxanna has worked the gamut from product development, publications, teaching and events always finding the creative side to life. She thrives on creating space for thoughtful being, living and doing and in her free time you can spot her using her jewellery skills to spread the good vibes through hands-on workshops.
"I believe in the power of voting with our wallets. I like to think that I live up to my sustainability values and along the way inspire those around me to do so too!"
Ashleigh has a background in journalism and PR and is passionate about conscious consumerism and supporting small business. She's a vocal advocate for Australian makers & producers, and has launched a directory The Fill Market to help Aussies access more sustainable groceries, no matter where they live across the country. She's also our resident waste warrior!
As community and relationships manager, Ashleigh ensures our stallholders, fans, partners and the media are always in-the-know with all things FK, sharing opportunities and news to build momentum for the conscious shopping revolution.
She also heads up our Indigenous Program, working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander makers, artisans and designers to maximise their exposure to the engaged FK audience.
“I'm passionate about creative self care! With so much going on in our world right now, I think everyone can benefit from getting a little bit crafty or just doing something different with their hands.”
'DIY Daisy' is our very own resident crafter and sewing blogger, heading up our social channels and blog to spotlight the amazing talent in the FK community.
With a marketing background, Daisy has been creating social content for brands in the home sewing, craft and textiles industry for the last four years, including Nerida Hansen, Cricut, In The Folds, The Fabric Store and Swim Style Patterns.
Daisy lives and breathes creativity as she shares free sewing tutorials to encourage and inspire makers of all levels to DIY their dream wardrobe.
“I am happiest when I'm around people – I love supporting others and sharing their highs and lows. I think that's why I enjoy creating engagement rings for my clients, what an incredible moment to share!”
Emma is our community support superstar! She's your gal on this end of the email and we're honestly not sure what we'd do without her.
Joining the team in mid-2021, it didn't take long for our stallholders to fall for Emma as she truly walks the stallholder walk with her eponymous jewellery label. Emma knows the juggle is real, balancing bespoke jewellery making with roles in marketing and customer service.
She knows exactly what it's like to be a small creative business owner, making Em the perfect addition to the FK fam.
The Finders Keepers acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country across Australia, and their connections to community, land and sea. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today and everyday.
