About this Event
Looking for a 5 star way to kick start your year with clarity, connection and celebration?
The Fresh Big Breakfast is our flagship event of the year, bringing together Fresh Networking members from across Melbourne for one powerful morning of inspiration, recognition and genuine connection.
Held at the stunning Melbourne Place, this is the only event where our Fresh community comes together under one roof.
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Why you should be there
An inspiring keynote from Julie Hyde
Julie Hyde does not just talk about leadership, she redefines it.
Julie holds a special place in HRF's personal networking journey, making her return to the Fresh stage a truly meaningful moment.
Now a highly respected speaker, coach and advisor, Julie brings over two decades of corporate and entrepreneurial experience. She has helped leaders and organisations navigate change, rebuild cultures and create clarity and resilience without burnout.
Julie is the founder of Lead.Her Collective™, a LinkedIn Top Voice, author of two books including You Always Have a Choice, finalist in the Australian Business Book Awards 2024, and host of the globally ranked Leading You podcast in the top 3 percent worldwide.
Keynote
You Always Have a Choice: The mindset shift every small business owner needs
Running a business demands everything. In this honest and powerful keynote, Julie shares how an unexpected stage 3 melanoma diagnosis reshaped the way she led, worked and lived.
What followed was clarity, intention and the realisation that 70 percent can feel like 100 when you are running too hard.
Julie will open powerful conversations about:
• The choices we make without realising
• How the way we show up shapes our brand
• The people we connect with and the opportunities that follow
• Why mindset is your greatest business advantage
• Why 2026 will not reward hustle, it will reward alignment
This keynote isn't about cancer. It's about being the leader of your own life. It's about choosing the version of you that your business, your family, and your future need.
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Fresh Excellence Awards recognising excellence in 2025
We will also celebrate outstanding achievements across our community, including:
• Hub of the Year
• Highest Guests Achieved
• Highest Referrals
• Networker of the Year
• Leadership Excellence
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Great food, real connections
Enjoy a plated hot breakfast, plus time to mix, mingle and reconnect with Freshies from across Melbourne.
Education. Connection. Recognition. Celebration.
All in one unforgettable morning.
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Limited tickets available
Only 150 seats are available. Last year sold quickly, so secure your ticket early and be part of Melbourne's freshest breakfast.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Melbourne Place, 130 Russell Street, Melbourne, Australia
AUD 88.00
