The Bangarra choreographer

Interview with Frances Rings

“If you just watch an indigenous performer’s feet and their tactile relationship with the surface you’ll understand the connection an indigenous person has to country.” Frances Rings.     When Indigenous dancer and acclaimed choreographer Frances Rings uttered these words during … Continue reading

The Hagar Australia CEO

Interview with Jo Pride

“Women have an incredible capacity to put aside the political and religious differences that might divide them, where there is a cause that they care about and they can rally.” Hagar Australia CEO Jo Pride.   Hagar Australia combines the nous … Continue reading

The luxury designer

Interview with Allegra Hicks

“Dignity is within and is nothing to do with the people surrounding you; it’s very much what you have in yourself, how you cultivate yourself.” Allegra Hicks.   The more we’re bombarded by images and e-noise, the more I find … Continue reading

The tech exec

Interview with Karen Stocks

As managing director of Twitter Australia, Karen Stocks is used to talking in 140 characters or less. I convinced her to say a little more. Here, she shares what it’s like to work for the social media juggernaut and how … Continue reading

The plus-size model

Interview with Hayley Hasselhoff — Body image warrior.

“I’ve gone from modelling to a body advocate and just being able to tell girls, “here’s my story, here’s what I think about my body, you can take my advice or leave it but I still want to hold your … Continue reading

THE STYLIST'S HOME

Interview with Heather Rivendall

Heather Rivendall, stylist. It’s easy to shut the world out when you step inside the home of visual merchandiser and interior stylist Heather Rivendell. It exudes effortless calm thanks to a restrained palette and design choices. The living room features this striking … Continue reading

The queen of pop

Interview with Colleen Hewett

“The great thing is all the downs make the ups so much brighter and so much fresher again. The potholes are great, I appreciate them in hindsight.”  Colleen Hewett, Queen of Pop.   Colleen Hewett has nailed the ‘longevity’ thing. Loved … Continue reading

BEE'S HOME, WONDER & THUNDER

Interview with Bee Czarnota

BEE’S Bee Czarnota, stylist. Bee Czarnota’s home in Bayside Melbourne tells the story of visual inventiveness. With three males in the house she carefully meshes her feminity with a touch of boy edge. It comes into play as soon as you walk through the front door. … Continue reading

OUR WHITE RIBBON AUSTRALIA AWARD

And in news just in… our community continues to make a positive impact in the world. Engaging Women has just won the White Ribbon Foundation highest women fundraising award following our event at the amazing Lido Theatre. You guys rallied your tribes … Continue reading