“It started as a hobby making foot cream whilst studying aromatherapy and working at the podiatry, then a few friends asked me to make a spritzer and my interest grew.”

Her travels took her to London where Sharen stayed to study aromatherapy in earnest. On her return to Australia in the mid 1990s Sharen established Secret Scent Aromatherapy, turning her passion for aromatherapy into a successful business.

“Now I have over 100 aromatherapy products for sale. The products are made of the highest quality carrier oils, the purest essential oils, natural extracts and floral waters.”

Secret Scent Aromatherapy has been a vehicle for Sharen to turn another of her passions, feng shui, into a flourishing business venture. Based on the ancient Chinese art of harnessing positive energy known as chi, feng shui is about harmonising your life with your environment.

Sharen offers feng shui consultations, advising clients on how to bring positive energy to their home and office environment. She walks the talk and has used the principles of feng shui in her own life and in the development of Secret Scent.

“Things just slowly fell into place with good feng shui as I needed them to happen.”

Sharen always aims for a feng shui balance, and makes sure she has time to indulge in her other interests. She loves dips in the ocean, beachside yoga, food, wine and good coffee.

Sharen’s advice for others considering starting a business is “love what you do, and you’ll never feel like you’re at work!”