Early Life and Entrepreneurial Beginnings
Emma Isaacs is a serial entrepreneur, author, and speaker, best known as the owner and Global CEO of Business Chicks, Australia’s leading businesswomen’s community.

Isaacs’ entrepreneurial journey began at just 18 years old, when she dropped out of university and purchased her first business, Staff It, a recruitment agency. Despite having no formal business training, she successfully grew and managed the company, demonstrating her innate leadership and business acumen.

Her life took a pivotal turn at 25, when she attended her first Business Chicks event. Seeing the potential in the small networking group, she made a bold move and bought the company, transforming it into a global community that empowers women through events, mentorship, and networking.

Business Chicks: A Global Women’s Community
Under Isaacs’ leadership, Business Chicks has grown into one of Australia’s largest and most influential women’s business communities, with over 44,000 members. The organization hosts high-profile speakers, including:

• Sir Richard Branson
• Nicole Kidman
• Jamie Oliver
• Bob Geldof
• Arianna Huffington

Isaacs initially saw Business Chicks as a side project to her recruitment agency, but it quickly evolved into her primary focus, redefining how women connect, support, and grow in the business world. Today, Business Chicks hosts regular events, both in-person and online, offering inspiration, leadership insights, and networking opportunities to thousands of women.

Leadership and Influence
Beyond Business Chicks, Isaacs has held several influential leadership positions:

• President of the Sydney Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organisation
• Board Member of The Hunger Project, a global non-profit dedicated to ending world hunger
• Columnist for the Business Chicks Magazine

Her work in entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment has earned her widespread recognition, including being named one of Australia’s nine most influential female entrepreneurs by the Sydney Morning Herald in 2016.

Books and Thought Leadership
Emma Isaacs is a best-selling author, known for her practical and motivational approach to business and life.

• Winging It (2018) – This book became an instant #1 Amazon bestseller and was the second highest-selling business biography the year of its release, only behind Elon Musk’s biography. In Winging It, Isaacs encourages readers to embrace uncertainty, take risks, and pursue their dreams fearlessly.
• The New Hustle (2021) – This book focuses on rethinking traditional work culture, promoting a healthier balance between success, well-being, and happiness. Isaacs provides practical strategies to work smarter, stress less, and still make a significant impact.

Both books capture her fearless approach to entrepreneurship, offering inspiration and actionable insights for aspiring and established business leaders alike.

Awards and Recognition
Emma Isaacs has received multiple awards for her entrepreneurial achievements and leadership:

• Telstra Business Women’s Awards Winner (2015)
• Named one of Australia’s Most Influential Female Entrepreneurs by Sydney Morning Herald (2016)

She has also been featured in numerous media outlets, including ABC Radio National’s Life Matters, where she shared her perspective on risk-taking and business growth.

Personal Life and Legacy
Isaacs is not only a business leader but also a dedicated mother of six children. She openly shares her experiences of balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal growth, breaking stereotypes about what it means to be a successful businesswoman.

She currently resides in Los Angeles, where she continues to expand Business Chicks and advocate for women’s empowerment on a global scale. In February 2023, she publicly announced her relationship with Azure Antoinette, a speaker and poet.

Philosophy and Impact
Emma Isaacs embodies the philosophy of “winging it”—diving headfirst into challenges, trusting intuition, and learning by doing. She has spent over two decades in the trenches of entrepreneurship, inspiring thousands to pursue their passions without waiting for the perfect moment.

Through her books, speaking engagements, and Business Chicks, Isaacs continues to champion women in leadership, proving that success doesn’t require a perfect plan—just courage, resilience, and a willingness to take the leap.