This podcast had me runway ready from the first sniff of the red carpet. This podcast deep dove into some sensitive topics and the journey that created a resilient mother, partner and entrepreneur. Alex and I discuss her becoming a mother at 22 years young to have her partner Lonny commit suicide 4 weeks later.

Alex openly discusses the struggle of being a single mum at such a young age, the reality of mental health and it’s effect on their loved ones and how meeting Brendan was pivotal in her moving forward. Most people know Alex as the wife of renowned AFL player Brendan Fevola but what they don’t know is Alex is a successful business powerhouse in her own right. Alex launched Runway Room Cosmetics in 2012. Runway Room was one of Australia’s first complete make over bars. Incorporating all beauty services in the convenience of one location, specialising in Hair + Make-up + Beauty. 

Soon after, Alex established Runway Room Australian Made Cosmetics and Runway Room Academy. Partnering with Chisholm Institute to create the Cert 3 in Make-up, Alex has grown her business from one single salon to a Cosmetics Power House, Salons, Make-up Academy and a Luxe Australian Made Cosmetics Line.

This is a must listen for any mum who is thinking about starting or growing a business alongside a family. Alex is a woman we can learn from, how to be resilient in light of tragedy and how work life balance can be maintained even by the famous.