Janie Bartlett

Janie Bartlett is the founder and owner of My Best Friend is a Bag, a company that creates stylish and functional work bags and accessories for busy working women.13 She established the company in 2011 after leaving a 20+ year career in advertising and marketing, where she worked with many prominent Australian brands.24

Bartlett started My Best Friend is a Bag because she couldn't find a work bag that met her needs as a professional woman. She believed that a great work bag should be "like a true best friend — it never leaves your side, shares all your secrets, and will help you look great and stay organized while you lead your busy life".1

The company specializes in vegan leather bags that are designed to be both beautiful and practical, featuring smart organizational elements like key fobs, multiple pockets, and laptop protection.1 While based in Australia, the brand's products are available internationally through Amazon.1