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Founder, publisher and editor-in-chief Kelley Sheenan started Peppermint way back in 2008, when sustainable was still far from becoming a mainstream buzzword. As a former graphic and fashion designer, Kelley decided to bridge the gap between sustainability and style – and now 16 years later, Peppermint is the leading sustainable fashion, sewing and lifestyle platform in Australia and beyond. Still based in beautiful Brisbane, Australia, Peppermint remains successful because of a focus on building an authentically connected community through inspirational storytelling and beautiful imagery.

Kelley Sheenan

Founder / Editor-in-chief / Designer

Kelley combines her editing, design, photography and publishing skills to create every issue of Peppermint. With her keen eye for detail and passion for ethics and sustainability, she’s dedicated to providing a platform of positive, empowering media with purpose.

Donnay Torr

Deputy Editor

Words, birds, music, and a smidge of cheesy B-Grade horror – these are a few of Donnay’s favourite things. Incurably curious about everything, she uses her experience as an editor and writer to create stories that inspire change. When not reading or writing, you’ll find her snorkelling, wrangling wombats, and getting awed by people who still believe in doing good.

Mandy Borrett

National Advertising Manager

With over a decade of experience in arts and entertainment marketing in Australia and the UK, Mandy proudly looks after our awesome advertisers and partners at Peppermint. She builds strong connections with partners that share our values and works closely with them to bring campaigns to life. Deeply collaborative, kind and warm, Mandy is happiest at the op shop or around a campfire.

Laura Jackson

Sewing Manager / People and Culture

An avid sewist, crafter and all-round creative Laura is our (and your) go-to gal for all things stitchy. With a professional history in cultivating beautifully connected and high performing teams Laura brings together two key strengths in her combined role of People and Culture/Sewing Manager.

Emily Howard

Community Manager

Emily is always up for a chat about all things Peppermint. As an artist and lover of all things slow fashion, Emily’s favourite place to be is either at a local art gallery or at her sewing machine. She’s our go-to for customer enquiries, subscriptions and partnerships and is always keen for a creative chat!