Gail Forrer
For Mia-renee Seiler, 20, Cornubia isn’t just a postcode—it’s where she’s grown, explored, struggled, and flourished. Nestled in the heart of Logan, Cornubia has been Mia-renee’s home for the past decade, and her connection to the wider area stretches back even further, from early days in Springwood to the formative friendships and experiences she’s built along the way.
Having attended Springwood Central State School, then John Paul College, and finally completing her senior studies through TAFE at Alexandra Hills, Mia-renee has always been deeply tied to the local community. Whether dancing at Universal Dance Company (formerly Wild Child) or playing representative netball with the Cornubia Park Netball Association, her local involvement has brought lasting friendships and powerful memories.
Regular visits to Springwood Baptist Church also helped shape her perspective, grounding her faith and offering clarity during life’s more challenging seasons.
What Mia-renee appreciates most about her home is the little things—moments that others might overlook.
“Even though I know my hometown very well, there’s always something new to see,” she shares.
From golden penda blossoms lining the streets to peaceful evenings at Skinners Park, it’s the details that keep her feeling grounded and inspired.
And when it comes to indulgences, she swears by the Black Forest cake at Roberto’s Cheesecakes in Springwood—a local favourite that never disappoints.
Now a qualified hairdresser at Hair Architects Co. in Fairfield, a salon owned by her older sister, Mia-renee’s journey into the profession was one of slow discovery. What started with weekend tea-and-tidy shifts as a teenager turned into a passion for the precision and creativity of cutting hair.
“From consultation to the client’s smile at the end—that’s what I love,” she says.
Her creative spirit doesn’t stop at hairdressing. She paints, journals, hikes, bakes, reads, and sews—always seeking new ways to express herself and bring beauty into everyday life. That same creativity helps her see Logan differently than others might. While she’s faced the tougher side of life here—break-ins, addiction in the community, and car accidents—she sees those experiences as lessons.
“Life is what you make it,” she reflects. “Everything is an opportunity.”
For Mia-renee, Logan is far more than the stereotypes. It’s a city full of colour, character, and community—perfect for anyone willing to see its beauty.
