Mary Gouganovski is the founder & director of Mary Grace, an award-winning Australian beauty and lifestyle brand specialising in natural, sustainable, ethical, and cruelty-free formulations for the face, body, and home. Starting out in the family’s beloved small-town candle boutique over twenty years ago, Mary developed a work ethic at a very young age and found passion in the day-to-day challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship. She holds a Bachelor in Business and Commerce with a Major in Marketing, a Certificate 4 in Small Business Management and a Diploma in Copywriting. Currently residing in the southern highlands of NSW, Mary is a self-taught entrepreneur, published author, community advocate, and budding motivational voice. In her spare time, she enjoys books and movies, often found curled up on the couch in her pjs on her down time! Is in the process of writing a novel, and functions on coffee and adrenaline. She loves Autumn and Winter, daylight savings and lazy Sunday mornings.