by Lyla Fleming | Sep 18, 2018 | Articles, Inspiring
In March 1994, I gave birth to my second child, a beautiful, perfectly formed little girl. We named her Bridget. Within her tiny body, Bridget stored a huge secret. The secret was called gender. That secret was kept for another 22 years. Bridget grew just like her...
by Lisa Evans | Sep 10, 2018 | Inspiring
As soon as I woke up, I knew something was wrong. The room was spinning violently; I couldn’t lift my head from the floor. My worst hangover minus the alcohol. I could hear a swooshing sound like when you hold a seashell to your ear – and that was all. It...
by Sarifa Younes | Jul 9, 2018 | Inspiring
It’s not easy being a woman, let alone a Muslim woman, in an industry dominated by men. Things are changing, of course, and there are more opportunities available to women and young people now then there have ever been before – especially in Australia.
But not all...
by Peggy Weekes | Jun 12, 2018 | Inspiring
“There are things we can control and things we can’t. Why not start with what we can?” Before I share my own story which began a long time ago, I will take you back to when my son was only three-years-old and my mother suffered a devastating ventricular aneurysm. It...
by Stacey Barrass | Jun 4, 2018 | Inspiring
I am smart, strong, determined and damn sassy. So how the hell did I fall into disadvantage? Well, I followed my heart and fell on my ass! I come from a ‘normal’ family. You know the deal, mum and dad, one brother, one sister, traditional suburban quarter acre block....
by Suzanne Duncan | May 30, 2018 | Inspiring
The most important belief I have as a single parent is that the future is bright. Irrespective of what’s brought me to single parenthood, I know that one day, I’ll be dancing to life again. I know that the challenges I face will ebb and flow and I will find the...
by Nadine McGrath | May 12, 2018 | Inspiring
I was only a child when one of my favourite eldest cousins was expecting a baby. The entire extended family was excited, counting down with anticipation the weeks until her due date. However, I still remember my mum going “oh no” as she spoke on the phone to my...
by Sarah Cannata | Apr 30, 2018 | Inspiring
“Women cry when they get in the front seat and say, ‘I cannot believe it’s taken my entire life to be able to travel without fear.’” Georgina McEncroe, the founder and CEO of Shebah, Australia’s first all-female ride-sharing company’s comments certainly hit a nerve...
by Sarah Cannata | Apr 23, 2018 | Inspiring
At first glance, Ferial Youakim appears similar to any other woman. She has a successful business as an image consultant, an adoring husband and three grown-up children who make her proud. Beyond what’s visible on the surface, Ferial’s remarkable story epitomises...
by Sarah Cannata | Apr 13, 2018 | Health, Inspiring
On 28th May 2014 Kerry Anne Nelson returned from her family business to find her husband had passed away unexpectedly at home. The next day Kerry Anne asked herself one question: “Do I let my passion die with him, or do I follow it with everything I have?” She decided...
