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Leading Ladies of Loan Market

Every woman is capable of achieving amazing things. But we all know we can’t do it alone.

Since 2016, the Leading Ladies of Loan Market community has been connecting like-minded, ambitious women across the finance industry. 

Our purpose is to empower progressive female entrepreneurs to elevate their leadership capabilities, enhance their business performance, and support each other to be the best they can be.

Our Leading Ladies community creates an energy where nothing is impossible. Since it began, this community has helped women break down barriers to success and form lifelong connections.

Who is the Leading Ladies community for?

We are a safe home for ambitious women wanting to achieve their version of success. This community is built for:

  • Business owners
  • Brokers
  • Team leaders 

Whether you run a solo practice, lead a high-volume team, or are navigating business ownership, this network is built to help you make an impact. We back brokers who lead with purpose, drive exceptional customer experiences, and value community over isolation.

This focus is why Loan Market continues to outpace the industry – our network is 31% female (2026 data), well ahead of the Australian national industry average of 26%.

Meet our Leading Ladies President, Suzi Trajanovski

Suzi sets an agenda that supports the growth of women in finance, including:

  • Sharing ideas on how to scale a business and balance the juggle
  • Connecting emerging leaders with experienced mentors
  • Engaging with keynote speakers who are experts in issues unique to female clients
  • Building confidence through the collective power of the community 

“I lead a community and culture that encourages female brokers to open up and engage in a non-judgmental space. I’m all about empowering women to enter finance and, more specifically, thrive in the broking industry.”

Suzi Trajanovski Leading Ladies President

Previous & upcoming destinations

2027 – Sydney (our 10th Retreat!)
2026 – Cairns
2025 – Queenstown
2024 – Noosa
2023 – Sorrento
2022 – Byron Bay
2021 – Virtual Summit*
2020 – Virtual Summit*
2019 – Byron Bay
2018 – Barossa Valley
2017 – Sydney
* Covid-imposed travel restrictions

FAQS

When was the Leading Ladies community founded?

The community began in 2016 and since then has helped women form lifelong connections, break down barriers to success and scale their businesses.

Who can join the Leading Ladies community?

The community is open to progressive female business entrepreneurs across Loan Market and the broader LMG network. 

What events do female business owners at Loan Market get invited to?

Members gain access to both dedicated community initiatives and flagship network events: 

Leading Ladies Community Initiatives:

  • The National Leading Ladies Retreat – an exclusive, high-trust annual retreat to step away from operations, recharge, and map business growth
  • Exclusive Leading Ladies breakout sessions and keynotes at our Scale Up conference
  • PowHER state-based lunch female literacy events with a keynote speaker

Loan Market business growth & professional development:

  • The Elevate program for structured guidance on team scaling, capacity building and profit acceleration
  • Milestone recognition and access to exclusive events with high performers.
  • Biannual PD Days to build lender relationships and stay on top of industry trends, new technology and new campaigns to help you find and keep more clients.
  • Loan Market International Awards – recognition honoring industry-leading businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

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