16th Ave Creative Studio

09/09/2025

🌟 I’m so honoured to be recognised by The Enterprise World as one of "The Most Iconic Business Leaders to Watch in 2025." 🌟

This feature shares the journey behind 16th Ave Creative Studio—and the values, strategies, and client-first mindset that have shaped how we help women-led businesses grow with intention, clarity, and impact.

I’d love for you to read it and share it with others.

And, if you're a female founder in wellness, coaching, or health and you're ready to elevate your brand and digital presence, let's chat! I’m always open to meaningful collaborations.

Read the full article here: https://theenterpriseworld.com/samantha-bell-16th-ave-creative-studio/

16th Ave Creative Studio | Helping women in wellness, health & coaching lead with impact—through strategic branding, Squarespace websites & offers that amplify visibility and scale sustainably.

24/07/2025

24/06/2025

✨ Wonderful news for women and girls in Gympie! ✨

I’m absolutely thrilled to share that the work of Zonta International is expanding, with the newly formed Zonta Club of Gympie now officially up and running! 🙌💛

As an active member of the Zonta Club of Brisbane, I can truly say what a joy it is to be part of such a passionate group of professional women working together to make a real difference. Our mission? To champion gender equity, human rights, and to improve the lives of women and girls — not just here in Brisbane, but across Australia and the world. 🌏

Two of our incredible members recently travelled to Gympie to support and celebrate the creation of this new club — what a proud and exciting moment!

👏 A huge congratulations to the Zonta Club of Gympie and its founding members — wishing you every success as you embark on this important journey. Your work will no doubt create positive change in your community and beyond.

If you’ve been searching for something meaningful, rewarding, and inspiring to be part of, I encourage you to explore your local Zonta Club. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of coming together with like-minded women to drive change and give back. 💫

Zonta Club of Brisbane members Gwen Jull AO and Susan Davies recently attended a Gympie meeting to support the creation of a new Zonta Club in the area.
As D22 Club Creator Chair, Gwen invited Susan along to share with prospective members her thoughts on "why join Zonta". Gwen and Susan were met with loads of enthusiasm, and we look forward to seeing the club develop and flourish into the future.

28/05/2025

✨ Big News! ✨

I’m thrilled to be one of the amazing women sponsoring the Golden Brands Collective Women in Business Conference this October—one of the most empowering events on the Brisbane calendar! 💼🌟

If you're a woman in business (or know one!), this is your golden ticket to connect with inspiring leaders, grow your brand, and walk away with game-changing strategies to elevate your business.

📍 The Calile Hotel, Brisbane
📅 7th October
💬 DM me for all the juicy details—I’d love to see you there!

Let’s rise together. 💖

19/05/2025

On 30th May 2025, I’m walking in the 2025 Darkness to Daylight Challenge.

This isn’t just a walk for me.

It’s a walk through my past… and a step toward a brighter future.

I’m participating in the 2025 Darkness to Daylight walk because I’m a survivor of domestic violence.

And I’m walking for the countless others—especially women and children—who are still living in fear, still trying to find a way out, still trying to heal.

For years, domestic violence shaped every part of my life.

It shattered my sense of safety, drained my confidence, and left scars—some visible, some hidden.

But the hardest part wasn’t what happened to me.

It was watching the ripple effect it had on my children.

The trauma doesn’t end when you leave.

It lingers in your body, your mind, your finances, your friendships, your future.

That’s why this cause is so deeply personal.

Because I know what it’s like to feel alone.

And I know how life-changing support can be when it finally reaches you.

By walking in this event, I’m not just honouring my own journey—I’m walking for those who never made it out.

I’m walking for those still in the dark, who need to know that help exists, that healing is possible, and that they are not alone.

Every single donation helps fund programs that offer safety, support, education, and hope.

Your contribution isn’t just money—it’s a message.

It tells survivors: we see you, we believe you, and we’re fighting for you.

💜 Please consider supporting my walk. Your donation will fund life-saving programs that help survivors, educate communities, and work to end the cycle of abuse.

Together, we can bring hope, healing—and light.

🦋 Donate here: https://www.darknesstodaylight.org/page/SamanthaBell-16881453

Together, we can turn pain into power, silence into strength—and darkness into daylight.

With heartfelt thanks,

Samantha

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16/05/2025

Ladies, nurturing a business is just like gardening. It needs time, attention, and the right care to thrive!

Share the skills you've cultivated to nourish your brand because together, we grow stronger.

Not sure how to grow your service business? Book your call with Samantha today!

02/05/2025

It’s the Federal Election tomorrow here in Australia, and like many of you, I’ve been thinking hard about where my vote will have the most impact.

For me, issues like equality, women’s rights, and ending domestic violence really matter—but they haven’t had much airtime in this campaign.

If these issues matter to you, just as much as the economy and energy, it's worthwhile taking a moment to find out who in your electorate values them and will work to make them a priority in the next government.

There’s a brilliant, unbiased tool by Fair Agenda that makes it super easy. Just put in your address to see all your candidates, and you’ll get a clear breakdown of where each candidate stands.

It helped me see things a little differently—and it might do the same for you.

Progress towards a fair and gender equal future is going to take leadership and action. This federal election we’re asking political candidates to step up and commit to championing critical reforms by taking the Pledge for a fair and gender equal future.

26/02/2025

This morning was a delicious step away from my creative desk to the Brisbane Business Hub for an utterly transformative presentation by Juanita Wheeler of Full and Frank.

Juanita spoke passionately, with so many brilliant insights into the world of public speaking and overcoming your fears.

I learnt so much, laughed and left energized! Not to mention we both have amazing taste in colours vibing in our red!

Thanks Juanita! There’s a speaker in everyone ♥️

https://fullandfrank.com/

05/11/2024

What Does SUCCESS Look Like For You?

Everyone's journey to success looks different. So the meaning of success is different for everyone too.⁠
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Success for one person may be finishing an art project they've been working on for months or finishing the final chapter of a book that's been sitting on the bedside table for the past year. Or getting your dream job at the company you've wanted to work for since you were a child.⁠
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If you're a business owner, the journey to success is quite often full of twists, turns, ups and downs mixed with confusion, overwhelm, imposter syndrome and feeling alone.⁠
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But, no matter what success looks like for you, it's important to realise you're not alone. There's no straight line to success.⁠
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Success isn't about being perfect or finding the perfect idea.⁠
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It's about taking massive, imperfect action EVERY DAY.⁠
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Some things you can do to help yourself are:⁠
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- Create a positive mindset⁠
- Be consistent⁠
- Focus on your own lane - stop comparisonitis!⁠
- Believe in yourself⁠
- Surround yourself with like-minded women who understand⁠
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So, if you're struggling with self-doubt and worrying about when you'll be a success, remember this...⁠
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You already are!⁠
You can do this!⁠
You're not alone!⁠
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Reflect on your successes, and remember to give yourself a pat on the back from time to time.⁠
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What does success look like to you? Share with us in the comments.

02/10/2024

R U OK? It's a question we're, thankfully, all learning to ask. I've suffered from anxiety and depression for many years, so I know how debilitating it is to struggle with your mental health.

Today is the first time I've admitted that publicly to anyone outside of my immediate family.

Please join me in supporting R U OK? as I take part in Tread as One to raise funds and awareness for R U OK?

Every year, over 65,000 Australians attempt to take their lives – that gives me 65,000 reasons to Tread As One.

R U OK?'s vision is a world where we're all connected and protected from su***de.

Their mission is to inspire and empower people to meaningfully connect and lend support to the people in their world who may be struggling with life.

I believe in their mission and will be walking as far as I can and raising as much money and awareness as possible for this cause that’s close to my heart.

I’d really appreciate your support – every donation helps.

Your donation will help inspire people to take the time to ask "are you OK?" and listen, which can help people struggling with life feel connected long before they even think about su***de.

Thank you for your support, together we will make a difference as we Tread As One.

Every year over 65,000 Australians attempt to take their lives – that gives me 65,000 reasons to Tread As One. I’d really appreciate your support – every donation helps.