In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’ve profiled four great Aussie founders to better and support their journey as female founders.

Originally from Sydney, Amy Meyer has lived in San Francisco for the past six years and is the founder of Aussie Recruit and the largest Australian expat group in San Francisco.

What are some of the challenges of being a female founder?
I started Aussie Recruit when my first son was a few months old, and have been with him full-time while growing my business. As I have very limited time to spend behind a computer, I am constantly thinking about what work I need to prioritize and what actions will have the greatest impact on the growth of my business. I need to adapt my approach to business, based on the stage of development my son is at. Fortunately, much of my work is meeting and speaking with people, which lately occurs at the playground. I need to accept that many things are out of my control, and I can only do my best to balance being a full-time mum and founder.

What positives of being a woman have contributed to your founder journey?
Being able to build my business while also being with my son full-time, has allowed me to do two things I love, without having to make too many trade-offs.

What does International Women’s Day mean to you?
A day to celebrate and embrace the diversity of women all around the world.

What advice would you give to other women on their founder journey?
Shape your journey into what you want it to be, not what someone else wants it to be. Be mindful of your choices, and let your ethics guide you.

Check out the profiles of our female Aussie Founders, Kaitlyn Lieschke, Samantha Taylor, and Natalie Cook.