Linda Woodhead Owner and Founder Mocha Publishing

Linda Woodhead is the dynamic force behind Mocha Group, Australia’s leading media brand dedicated to the hair, beauty, and barbering industries. With over three decades of experience in publishing, events, and industry development, Linda is widely recognised as a passionate advocate for creative professionals and business excellence.

After emigrating from the UK in 1986, Linda launched her first publication, RAVE Magazine, a street press music and entertainment newspaper that played a pivotal role in launching iconic events like Big Day Out. Her career continued to soar with the creation of several successful titles across business, lifestyle, and franchising.

Linda later brought her expertise to AHJ Publications, where she served as General Manager and Event Director for the Australian Hair Fashion Awards, as well as the founding force behind the Australian FAME Team in partnership with the British Fellowship.

In 2006, she founded Mocha Group — a multi-platform powerhouse delivering print and online magazines, national events, and industry awards across Australia’s hair, beauty, and barber sectors. Under her leadership, Mocha Group has not only celebrated talent but also made a difference, raising over $150,000 for Love Your Sister through industry-wide charity initiatives.

A self-described “fire walker,” Reiki Master, and motivational speaker, Linda brings unmatched passion and energy to every room she enters. She’s also a proud mother of three and “Nanny Loulou” to grandson Sage, living on a tranquil Gold Coast Hinterland property with her beloved dog, Kai, and rescue cat, Mittens.

At Aesthetic Business Masters Sydney, Linda will bring her vibrant energy and decades of media and business wisdom to the PR & Brand Panel, sharing how to elevate visibility, connect with the right audience, and build a brand that stands the test of time.

Linda will be on the PR Panel at the Aesthetic Business Masters Sydney