[1] Mihelakos began working as a volunteer for Melbourne radio station 3RRR when she was 14, helping with administration, compiling gig guides, and meeting band managers.
[2] Beginning in 1995, Mihelakos was editor of Melbourne's music street press title Beat Magazine, after previously contributing writing to them as a student.
[2] In 2003, Mihelakos and Glenn Dickie started the Aussie BBQ showcase of Australian music at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas.
[3] Their initiative paved the way for Sounds Australia who have continued promoting Australian music at events such as SXSW.
[9] Beginning in 2013, Mihelakos founded and produced the annual music festival Leaps and Bounds for City of Yarra.