the woman behind the business matters.

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Female First exists for women who want to build something of their own and want their identity, experience and values to have a place in how they do it.

We bring business strategy, personal branding, learning and connection together, so you can get clear on your direction and take action with people alongside you.

A space to exhale.
To feel seen.
To reconnect with yourself and with others navigating similar seasons of life, growth and rediscovery.

explore how we work

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Why Female First Exists.

There are women with years of experience, strong ideas and knowledge that other people need — who still question whether they have enough to begin.

There are women already building businesses who want: clearer direction, stronger visibility and somewhere to work through what comes next.

Female First creates space for that work. We help you recognise what you bring, communicate it clearly and build the skills and relationships to move forward.

CONNECTION.

Vulnerability.

COMMUNITY.

Presence.

CONNECTION. Vulnerability. COMMUNITY. Presence.

Grounded in identity. Built through relationships.

It shapes the questions we ask.
The relationships we build.
The way we think about opportunity.

We start by understanding who you are and what matters to you.

We look at growth in the context of your life, your responsibilities and your community.

We value shared knowledge and the responsibility that comes with creating opportunities for others.

Our Indigenous-informed approach comes through the lived experience and leadership of our founder, Libby Cook-Black.

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Meet Libby.

I’m a proud Zenadth Kes woman from Erub Island in the Torres Strait, with kinship ties to Butchulla Country. I’m also a mother, founder and former representative athlete.

Across sport, leadership, community and business, I’ve seen how much can change when a woman recognises her own value and has people around her who see it too.

I bring what I’ve lived and learned into Female First. I care about women having the clarity to make decisions, the confidence to share their knowledge and the practical tools to create income and opportunity from it.

HOW I PUT IT INTO PRACTICE.

Our agency works with women on business direction and personal brands. Our online membership brings learning and implementation into an ongoing space. Our events create room for relationships to grow, and our free community gives women a place to begin.

My vision is simple:

“To create spaces where honest conversations, vulnerability and human connection can exist without pressure or expectation.”

Community & Leadership.

Australian Indigenous Education Foundation Alumni . Indigenous Marathon Program Graduate #106 . Former Australian Jillaroo Women’s Rugby League Representative . Former Queensland Maroon . Former Indigenous All-Star