Anissa Renae Kunda

Anissa Renae Kunda is the author of Always Rising! A Small Business Woman Turning Setbacks into Success. With more than 35 years behind the scenes of Australian adventure tourism, Renae helped shape a trailblazing, multi-award-winning, eco-certified business while raising a family and navigating the unseen labour so many quietly carry.

Her story spans hairdressing salons, cruise ships, Cape York adventures, business battles, motherhood, reinvention and the courage to finally step into her own light. Through honest storytelling, practical wisdom and lived experience, Renae inspires operators in business and life to recognise their value, honour their resilience and keep rising – one brave step at a time.