About Us

We're about

helping individuals thrive

The Inspiring team are dedicated in empowering young people to strive for their goals to unlock their full potential.

Robyn Bartley

Principal Executive Officer · Compliance Manager · Business & Finance Manager · Trainer & Assessor

As one of the founding members of Inspiring Training Academy, Robyn brings with her a background diverse in nature. She has a down to earth positive demeanour that flows into the training salon, empowering trainees to delve deep within themselves to strive towards their chosen goals.

Robyn has qualifications in beauty, massage and business bookkeeping and is very passionate about spirituality and equality.

Natalie Stevens

Executive Officer · Student Engagement Officer · School & Community Liaisons · Trainer & Assessor

Natalie, a founding member of Inspiring Training Academy, is a passionate campaigner for raising the quality of the beauty industry. Qualified in all aspects of beauty therapy with many years in the industry, Natalie specialises in salon treatments, skin science and engaging young minds.

With a fun loving, approachable nature, Natalie’s training salon is always a bubbling learning environment.

Our Team

Louise Rees

Administration Officer

Louise has always been a big supporter of the Inspiring Training Academy journey and is now a big part of our team on a Wednesday in the role of Administration Officer Extraordinaire!

Not only does Louise bring years of office management experience with her, but she is also an amazing listener for the students, a great source of comfort when needed and quick with a bandaid.

All student absences or salon enquires will go to Louise via salon@inspiringbeauty.com.au

Brodie Kleesh

Trainer & Assessor

Brodie is back for 2025!

Brodie began her hairdressing career in high school as a VET in School student, completing her Apprenticeship straight out of school. Brodie discovered a passion for passing on her skills and knowledge to others early on in her career.

She started by training her apprentices in her workplace that then lead her onto becoming a trainer for us in our VDSS program in 2022, Brodie took some time off to expand her private business but we are blessed to have Brodie join our team again for 2025.

Brodie will be found on a Wednesday teaching the Cert II in Salon Assistant in Lilydale.

Vicky Palladino

Trainer & Assessor

Vicky is a seasoned hairdresser with 30 years of industry experience. She has owned salons of her own, and is equipped with the tools to train staff and aspiring hairdressers of all knowledge backgrounds.

Always on the lookout to grow and improve upon her own hairdressing knowledge, Vicky is passionate about education. And as a mother and a devoted member of her local school community, she uses her bright and easygoing personality to inspire the same passion for growth in others.

This is Vicky’s second year with ITA and we are very excited to have her at our Boronia campus every Wednesday delivering Certificate II in Salon Assistant.

Stella Argyris

Trainer & Assessor

Stella, one of our first students at Inspiring Training Academy and one of our biggest supporters, is also a passionate hairdresser & beauty therapist with over 10 years experience in the industry.

Stella has attended numerous continuing PD classes over the years to keep herself up to date of the best and healthiest techniques to use. Stella is passionate to inspire and empower students to reach their goals.

In 2025 Stella can be found at our Boronia campus supporting the delivery of the Certificate II in Salon Assistant

From the beginning: Read about the early beginnings of Inspiring Beauty here in an article on the Leaders in Heels website.

"I can't think of any better representation of Beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself."

— Emma Stone

Testimonials

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"Thank you so much, I love my lashes - 24/02/2023"

— Stella A

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"Lovely relaxing experience, waxing was supervised by Robyn and had a great Head/shoulder Massage too - 18/02/2023"

— Lyn B

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"Lovely girls, great experience and a wonderful outcome. (I had the lash extensions by Talia) Look forward to return visits. Thanks again. Leanne - 09/12/2022"

— Leanne T

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"I love Inspiring Beauty. The salon is always so welcoming and professional. From massages, to waxing and more, Inspiring Beauty is my go to for all my 'beauty' treatments - 2/12/2022"

— Louise R

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"Friendly! and great service, it's a very relaxing environment - 26/11/2022"

— Sue S

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"Realised what I had been missing. Thanks so much - 18/10/2022"

— Veronica C

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"I have been going to this student salon from past two years now. I really enjoy going to this place for facials and body massages. Mel is really helpful about explaining my skin concerns and the right treatments. I have received student treatments from quite a lot of beauty schools, but this is some what different to others as people are amazing each time every time here. Very welcoming atmosphere... Definitely recommend this to others"

— Rahamath Shaik

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"I can not recommend this beauty school enough! I had endless help and support throughout my course from both Nat and Robyn and they are great at what they do. Nothing short of amazing and i am so glad i did my course here"

— Karlia Krop

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"My friend and I came for the first time today and each had a wrap and a pedicure. The staff were wonderful, the facilities were luxurious and the prices were very generous, meaning we could stay for 2 hours of treatments for $60! Will definitely be going back soon!"

— Sarah O'Connor

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"Nat and Robyn are awesome trainers, they are always happy to offer advice, help and even have a chat! I’m loving my course and glad I chose inspiring over the other schools! It’s fantastic we get to do our training in salon and we get the greatest clients that are so supportive! Couldn’t be happier!"

— Dora Batchelor

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