THE BRUNCH CLUB PRESENTS SHELLEY JACKS – OCTOBER 2026
Shelley Jacks is a powerhouse psychologist, entrepreneur and community champion who transformed her vision into reality. Since founding Magnus Health in 2019, she has built an extraordinary NDIS support company—which has grown to over 182 dedicated professionals and now delivers 12,000 hours of life changing support every fortnight across the region.
Her expertise runs deep: 10 years as a psychologist with Queensland Corrective Services working with high-risk offenders, a decade facilitating domestic violence prevention programs, plus experience with Qld Health and her own private practice.
But Shelley doesn't just build businesses—she builds hope. Over three years, Magnus Health have raised an incredible $455 000 for grassroots charities through signature events like the Magnus Ball.
A leader who doesn't just talk the talk—she walks the walk, and makes it look effortless.
Lessons from the hardest rooms - Hope is a skill
This presentation brings together what I have learned as a psychologist, businesswoman and mum.
I share lessons from some of the hardest rooms I have found myself in - from working with high-risk offenders in prison to sitting beside my daughter Holly in hospital as she has struggled with anorexia.
These very different experiences have shaped my understanding of adversity, resilience and, most importantly, hope.
Blending personal stories with practical, science-based insights, I explore what hope really is, why it matters, how we build it and how we hold onto it when life gets tough.
Because even in the hardest rooms, hope can change what is possible.
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The Brunch Club Events
The Brunch Club is the ultimate brunch event for people in business – think TEDx talks over delicious food and drinks. Come and join others just like you in a fabulous casual environment ✨, learn more about the topics you love from guest speakers who are leaders in their field 👸🏻. Have a cheeky beverage 🍹, plenty of laughs and win prizes over our favourite meal of the day – brunch!
The Brunch Club is a strictly no sales, no business cards, no pressure networking event. While I encourage you to meet new people, have a great time and expand your knowledge base – this is the event to come to if you’re sick of 30 second spiels and having business cards forced upon you. I want everyone who comes along to feel comfortable, supported and welcomed! 💕 When you meet a fabulous person that you’d like to connect or collaborate with, forget the business card and be a little creative. Why not take a selfie together and text each other, add each other on social media, swap emails, or tag each other in stories – think outside the box 📦
Each month I’ll be hosting a new speaker to come and share their knowledge with The Brunch Club, where you can feel free to ask questions and get involved in the conversation.
💁🏻♀️ To make the most of our time together, I’ve put together the menu options for you to pre-order your delicious meal when you book your ticket. 🥞
Be sure to let me know if you have any dietary requirements – there are plenty of vegetarian, plant based and gluten free options available. 🥗
Your ticket includes:
🍉Your meal
🥂Beverage on arrival – choose from juice or a glass of champagne
☕️Tea/coffee
🧞♀️Access to the fabulous guest presenter
🎁 Entry into the lucky door prize draw
Ticket Price: $85
Date: Friday October 9th
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: LiTO, Mondrian Gold Coast, Ground Floor, 3 First Ave, Burleigh Heads 4220
Parking: There is limited onsite parking, and paid/unpaid street parking options nearby.
Tickets close on Wednesday, October 7th
HOSTED BY
Lauren Bryant is a twin mum, event host, and award-winning small business specialist with a background in automotive and finance. As the founder of Empower House, she has spent nearly a decade helping women streamline and scale their businesses, while building more time, clarity, and confidence along the way.
At the heart of Lauren’s work is community. Through The Brunch Club, she has created a no-pressure networking space where women in business can show up as they are, feel genuinely seen and heard, and build meaningful connections. Across more than 70 live events, Lauren has facilitated thousands of connections and helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for charity.
Lauren is passionate about creating spaces that feel welcoming, supportive, and human — where conversation matters more than pitching, and connection comes before strategy. The Brunch Club reflects the values at the core of Empower House: community, empowerment, and education.
Learn More About Lauren
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