Rebecca Di Noia

SEA (Self Employment Assistance) is funded by the Australian Federal Government and is designed to help aspiring and existing business owners start, grow, and strengthen sustainable businesses through practical coaching, mentoring, and strategic support.

• Founded SOAP AI, an innovative startup focused on developing AI tools for SMEs to assess environmental impact. • Partnered with the University of Technology, Sydney, to create a user-friendly sustainability reporting solution. • Translated complex environmental data into actionable insights, empowering businesses to adopt green practices.

Rebecca Di Noia is a Sydney-based singer-songwriter whose music feels like memory — tender, haunting, and boldly human. Her lyrics are forged from lived emotion: the ache of forbidden love, the quiet strength behind vulnerability, the spiritual unravelling of connection and distance. As the sole writer of every lyric, Rebecca invites listeners into her inner world — one shaped by poetic metaphor, cinematic storytelling, and the kind of emotional honesty that lingers long after the song ends. Partnering with AI to compose her musical arrangements, she blurs the boundaries between intuition and innovation. Her songs live in the space between touch and technology — revealing how digital tools can deepen, not dilute, artistic intention.

Soap de Villa is an Australian own business that provides Australian made, natural soap and skincare products. Soap de Villa was established in 2013, after its founder was unable find a suitable product to use without causing skin irritation. Soap de Villa is also a member of "Australian Made " logo since 2013. - 2015, product sponsor for Australian Chamber of Business Leader’s Annual Gala Dinner, Canberra - 2016 & 2017, product sponsor for Miss World Australia NSW state final events - 2019, members of Export Trading Mission to Shanghai, China. - 2020, product sponsor for Australian Chamber of Business Leader’s Annual Gala Dinner, Canberra - 2021, one of 9 finalists for David Kochie Business Builder “Back to Business” Competition - 2022, winner of Emerging Leader award, Altitude Award -2023, winner of Business Excellence award, Kingdom Women Entrepreneur -2024, finalist of Outstanding Business Leader award, Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence (WSABE) www.soapdevilla.com.au

• Served as a member of the judging panel for the Australia Best Medium Business and Australia Best Regional Business categories. • Evaluated submissions based on innovation, sustainability, and overall impact on the Australian manufacturing sector. • Collaborated with industry experts to ensure a fair and comprehensive assessment of nominees.

• Advised nearly two thousand existing business owners, start-ups on business-related issues, resulting in improved business strategies and growth. I actively encouraged clients to think creatively, embrace new technologies, identify business goals and develop actionable plans during the advisory session. • Conducted comprehensive presentations and workshops, enhancing participants' understanding of business development and strategic planning, leading to increased engagement. I have been conducting workshops and presentations on leadership, innovation, and industry trends and have written articles for Western Weekender column since 2023 and other business community blogs such as Women with Altitude Magazine to share knowledge and life experiences. • Provided referrals and resources that facilitated business growth, leading to an increase in client satisfaction and success rates. • Engaged with stakeholders such as local councils, business chamber of commerce, and business groups to promote the program and seek collaboration in other business events and programs. I first approached Parramatta Council and was able to partner to conduct a series of business workshops that were held at the University of New England, Parramatta, between 2017 and 2019. These workshops have provided approximately 4800 business owners with the knowledge to be applied to their businesses and a place to network with each other after the workshops. Also, using the tools within the Business Connect program, I first introduced the innovative concept of "Business Health Check" sessions in 2022 with the Cumberland Council. This initiative targets business owners who may be unaware of potential issues or opportunities within their businesses. The program has since expanded and undergone successful trials in other councils such as Parramatta, Fairfield, Hills, and Penrith, to name a few

• Led the Fairfield branch of Women with Altitude, enhancing member engagement and satisfaction. • Conducted research to tailor educational events for the multicultural business owners, resulting in increased attendance among diverse members. • Fostered collaboration with local business owners, boosting the group's visibility and community impact.

Judging Committee member for The Stevie Awards for women in Business, under COMPANY/ORGANIZATION & ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Guided students to understand client's brief and needs, enhancing their research skills and project outcomes, resulting in increased project completion rates. • Motivated students to push further, leading to high-standard recommendations and improved analytical and presentation skills, enhancing student and client's satisfaction. • Discussed findings with students, improving their ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.

This Microskill covers the fundamentals of Generative AI and its application to various routine business functions. Gain advanced guidance and applicable strategies to initiate the use of Generative AI. The course covers Generative AI tools like DALL-E, Midjourney, Bing Image Creator, and ChatGPT and discuss the potential these tools have to transform the way we brainstorm, ideate, create and build various content – Text, Images, Videos and more. The course provides an overview of how they work and describes how they can fit into the creative and productive workflows of various kinds