March 18, 2026
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Celebrating International Women’s Day
To mark International Women’s Day, we were honoured to host Lesley Gillespie OAM, co-founder of Bakers Delight, who shared her inspiring journey from a single Hawthorn bakery to a global franchise. A powerful reminder of leadership, purpose, and giving back.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we were honoured to host Lesley Gillespie OAM, co-founder of Bakers Delight. Lesley shared the fascinating story of her journey—from opening a single local bakery in Hawthorn to leading a global franchise with over 700 locations.

Beyond her business success, Lesley spoke passionately about the Gillespie Family Foundation and the marvelous work they are doing to support initiatives such as Breast Cancer Network Australia and the World Mosquito Program.

An incredible reminder of the power of giving back.