From mining diesel mechanic to fashion designer, proud Pinkura woman Kira Trow feels she's found her niche.
Last year Ms Trow launched a line of eco-friendly baby clothing with her mother and business partner, Betty Ramsay.
Named Isla and Mimi after Ms Trow's baby daughter and the Pinikura word for 'mum', the online label offers clothing designed for girls aged 0 to three years made with organic cotton and GOTS-certified materials.
Ms Trow's baby suffered from eczema, leading to her researching organic cotton and materials, the catalyst for Isla and Mimi.
She said she was inspired to create baby clothing that was not only gentle on the environment, but also celebrated the beauty and richness of Indigenous culture in a way that was accessible and meaningful for all families.
"Mum and I feel a strong sense of pride and responsibility to honour our heritage, so we wanted to create a collection that is playful and comfortable for little ones, with a strong meaning behind the designs," the mother-of-two said.
"In Aboriginal paintings, campsites hold a special place and are often painted as circles. They show where families and communities come together to live, share stories, and connect.
"I want to be able to share how beautiful our culture is in a way that makes it enjoyable for all, not just indigenous people."
With childhood aspirations to become a prosecuting lawyer, Ms Trow's journey to fashion isn't typical.
She left school in Year 11, worked in childcare, then started working on mines in the Pilbara as a trainee diesel mechanic.
"The workshop didn't even have a women's toilet, I was the first female to work to there, and that was in 2010," she said.
During the next decade, Ms Trow held various roles in mining including four years as an Indigenous support advisor, where she thrived.
"I had a feeling of making a difference and making an impact," she said.
"I left mining and have been self-employed ever since, owning a couple of businesses, but the feeling deep in my soul that I'm making a difference was missing."
Now with a clear purpose, Ms Trow has surrounded herself with a team to set her up for success, including a business mentor.
"Launching was so scary, but I like to feel the fear and do it anyway," she said.
It seems she's on the right path, with Isla and Mimi recently awarded the Editor's Choice for First Nations Business of the Year at the She.Com Awards, which celebrate female-owned e-commerce businesses.
