Mikhaila Warburton
Director/Founder, no sunday blues
Hi, I’m Mikhaila.
I’ve spent 20+ years in recruitment across Australia’s creative, design and marketing industries, helping agencies and brands build great teams while supporting individuals to navigate their careers with confidence.
I’m the Co-Founder of no sunday blues, a recruitment agency for the creative industry. Along the way I also ran a career coaching business for women, and founded Less Than 10%? F That!* — a community connecting females in creative.
I’m passionate about creating spaces where women in the industry can connect, grow and back themselves.
I’m also a mum of two girls who keep life busy and inspiring in equal measure ✌🏼
Career & Background
What inspired you to do what you are doing now?
Creating a business, a life on my own terms. Taking my 20 years of industry knowledge and experience and doing it for myself, my family and for my community.
Could you tell us a bit about your professional background and where you are headed in your career right now?
- 20 years in agency recruitment.
- Now Founder and Director at no sunday blues and I focus on recruiting across creative and design roles.
- Previously launched two coaching programs on maternity leave for women called Work It Mumma, interview prep, LinkedIn training and resume writing as well as The Pocket Coach, a program to help women build and launch small businesses.
Your favourite food for thought
Books
- Fk Being Humble
- The Career Come Down
- 5am Club
What drives and inspires you
What are your core values?
- Authenticity
- Creativity
- Diversity
- Fun
- Gratitude
- Humour
- Kindness
- Making a difference
- Trust
Who is your biggest inspiration and why?
There are too many women to mention who inspire me but as a business owner and a mother I think Tori Clapham, founder of Peaches is really inspiring. She always puts her family first. She’s creative, authentically herself, will do anything for her community, she’s passionate about her craft and making real positive change. She’s cool AF.
You as a Mentor
What are the top skills or qualities you bring to mentoring?
- Confident
- Well-connected in the industry
- Empathic
- Great listener
- Sees potential in others
- Non-judgemental
- Supportive
- Willing to be vulnerable
Ready to apply?
The best time is right now. Take a chance – you never know where an Assisterhood mentor can take you.